Unrivaled Tang Sect: Xiao Ding Zhen Tian

Chapter 129 The Competition Begins

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone into Star Luo City, the capital of the Star Luo Empire revealed a serious atmosphere.

All streets around Xingluo Square were blocked by soldiers in bright armor. Especially near the Xinghuang Hotel, there are thousands of soldiers stationed, and the streets leading from here to Xingluo Square have been completely under martial law. Only the participating team members from each academy who walked out of the Star King Hotel can pass.

The competition stage used for this continental advanced soul master academy soul fighting competition is not built in the center of Xingluo Square. But in front of the main gate of the imperial city. In this way, His Majesty the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire and his civil and military ministers could watch the battle directly from the top of the imperial city. Not only does it have the best view, it's also safe and worry-free.

The entire competition stage is 100 meters long and 5 meters high. There are a total of 108 metal pillars around the competition stage. This is not a decoration, but a real protective soul guide. After the game starts. One hundred and eight soul masters will be in charge of protecting the competition stage. These metal pillars will form a protective shield to block all soul skills inside from escaping, so as not to damage the imperial city or hurt innocent people.

Just building this competition stage cost a huge amount of money, plus mobilizing soul masters to serve the competition for more than a month. Without national-level strength, it is really difficult.

At this time, Xingluo Square was empty. Except for the soldiers in the distance, there was no one in the square.

The last time the Star Luo Empire held the Continent-wide Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition, there was a stampede incident. This time, the Star Luo Empire royal family attached great importance to it. Not only did they dispatch an army to maintain order, but they also came up with many new methods.

There are many iron fences in the square. These iron fences with a height of about 1.5 meters will not affect the sight of most people, but they divide the square into different areas. There are different entrances and exits for spectators entering and exiting. This way, it would be much easier for the soldiers to maintain order. There will also be clear limits on the number of people allowed in each area.

The Imperial City is on the north side, facing south, and a luxurious rest area is also built on the west side of the competition stage, specially provided for the participating members of each academy. However, the seating area can only accommodate about seventy colleges. There was clearly no preparation for a spot in a college that was eliminated in the first round. This is not wasted. At the same time, it can also stimulate the fighting spirit of the participating students.

Since the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition switched to the current format, apart from the finals, the most exciting thing is actually the first round of knockout matches, which are far more exciting and even tragic than the ones that follow. Round robin.

The round robin can also have tactical arrangements and even tactical failures. But this first round is a direct elimination round. If you lose, you will leave. Any participating college must pass this level. Even the previous champion Shrek Academy is the same. There is a bye in the competition, but no college can directly enjoy the bye privilege.

Early in the morning, the teachers from each academy had already arrived at the Imperial City and were drawing lots with the number plates they had received when they registered. At this time, the drawing ceremony had already been completed. The officials from the Xingluo Empire had already counted the results of the drawing. Once the order of the competition was announced, the final preparations for the competition were completed.

The sun slowly rose into the sky from the distant east, and a sense of warmth suddenly rose in Xingluo City, which was located in the middle of the continent.

At the top of the imperial city, a middle-aged man wearing a bright yellow robe and a purple gold crown with eight treasures on his head stood with his hands behind his back. The position he was standing at was in the very center of the imperial city's main gate, and it was also the best place to watch the competition stage below.

Beside him was a beautiful woman wearing a gorgeous palace dress, who was respectfully and tenderly accompanying him. A few steps behind were the civil and military officials of the Star Luo Empire.

"Your Majesty." An old man wearing bright red civil servant clothes quickly stepped forward, came to the man's side and saluted respectfully. It could be seen from the python pattern embroidered on his robe that this old man's status was extremely noble. It can be described as an extremely human minister.

"Prime Minister, how are the arrangements going?" His Majesty the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire asked with a smile.

The Prime Minister said respectfully, "Everything has been arranged. The draw has been completed, and the order of the matches has been arranged. The outside is in order. The public can enter now."

Emperor Xing Luo nodded with a smile, "Okay, pass on my order, all checkpoints will start letting people in, control the speed, and maintain order. Whoever is in charge of a problem will be severely punished."

"Yes."

The Prime Minister took a few steps back before turning and leaving.

Emperor Xingluo said to the beautiful woman beside him, "Empress, I have waited for twenty years for this grand event. I really miss my youth! It's a pity that the royal family has too many rules, otherwise I really wanted to participate once."

The Queen smiled slightly and said, "The Emperor has always had a martial heart."

"Look, the students from the participating academies have already entered the venue. However, they cannot use the rest area today. Only those who win the elimination round are eligible to enter the rest area. However, it is said that Dai Hao's eldest son is representing Shrek Academy in the competition this time. I wanted to transfer Dai Hao back to watch the game. After all, it only takes 20 years for our country to have a chance to watch. But then I thought about it and decided not to. The Sun-Moon Empire is getting more and more restless. I feel more at ease with him guarding the Western Frontier."

The queen just listened gently without making any comments. As the mother of the country, she also could not interfere in politics, especially when there were many civil servants and generals on both sides. Those generals are all powerful soul masters, and their ears are very strong.

At this moment, people began to enter the venue from all directions in Xingluo Square. Under the guidance of the soldiers, they gathered into the venue like long queues.

Watching the All Continental High-level Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition is not free. The daily entrance fee is not too expensive, just two gold soul coins. However, although Xingluo Plaza has strictly controlled the number of people entering, it can accommodate more than 200,000 people to watch the game at the same time. Two gold soul coins are just the most basic price. The closer the area is to the competition stage, the more expensive the entrance fee is. In the circle of viewing area closest to the competition stage, each person must pay 100 gold soul coins to enter.

For civilians, this is a lot of money, but for some businessmen and nobles, it is nothing.

The Star Luo Empire has adopted a method of treating all spectators equally. Those with money will be placed at the front at most. But the treatment is the same, you can only stand and watch the game. There aren't even seats. This way more people can be accommodated.

From the daily admission fee income alone, the Star Luo Empire can receive approximately two million gold soul coins. In one month, that would be 60 million gold soul coins. Excluding military expenditures and investment, the empire can also make a lot of money. This is one of the reasons why the four major empires are very willing to hold the continent-wide Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition. You know, Star Luo City’s annual tax revenue is almost this amount!
The people from Shrek have already arrived at the contestant area. Due to the special nature of Shrek, they are at the front. After all, the title of the first academy in ten thousand years is not exaggerated.

A group of people were wearing dark green uniforms, which was the traditional color of Shrek's uniforms. But after some improvements, it was still okay.

Especially since the Shrek members are all good-looking, coupled with their extraordinary talents, they stand out from the crowd.

Especially those who are very good-looking, such as Xiao Yun, Ma Xiaotao, and Ling Luochen.

Many girls from other colleges exclaimed in amazement after seeing Xiao Yun's appearance.

"You are quite charming, kid." Xu Sanshi said with some jealousy.

Xiao Yun smiled slightly, "Senior Sanshi, you dare to say such words in front of Senior Jiang, you are really brave."

Xu Sanshi said somewhat awkwardly, "Just pretend I didn't say anything."

The college teams behind them looked at the Shrek team in front of them, and secretly prayed that they would not meet them in the first round. The contestants from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor College stood behind the Shrek College. This also made it easier for them to observe the Shrek College students in front of them.

It took nearly half an hour for the audience to enter the venue, and there were simply too many people.

The originally empty Xingluo Square was now overcrowded. Fortunately, there were some iron bars blocking the area, dividing it into areas, and the soldiers maintaining order, so it didn't seem so chaotic.

At this time, it was already three poles high in the sun.

"Quiet." A loud voice suddenly spread throughout the audience. Upon hearing this voice, all the soldiers stood at attention and raised their spears high.

Suddenly, a solemn and murderous atmosphere spread throughout the venue. The Xingluo Plaza, which was originally a bit noisy, suddenly became quiet.

"His Majesty the Emperor has arrived."

"Wow!" The people suddenly fell to their knees in large areas, and hundreds of thousands of people made the same neat movements at the same time. The scene was indeed extremely spectacular.

The soldiers knelt on one knee, and all participating colleges had been accurately informed beforehand, allowing them not to kneel, but they needed to bow ninety degrees to show respect for the emperor.

"My lords, please come to peace." The voice of the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire was amplified and transmitted by the amplified soul guide. The people then stood up one after another, and the students from the participating colleges also straightened their backs. Everyone's eyes were focused on the top of the imperial city directly ahead.

Emperor Xingluo had already brought his queen and officials to the front of the city, patrolling his people with gentle but majestic eyes.

"The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition is the most important event in our Douluo Continent soul master world. This time it is our turn to be held in our Star Luo Empire, and I am very happy. Here, on behalf of the Star Luo Empire, I welcome you from far away Representatives from various colleges including Shrek Academy are here. I hope you will show your due style in the competition in the next month."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The leaders and students from the colleges bowed again.

Emperor Xingluo also smiled and nodded in their direction.

"Okay, I announce that the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition has officially begun." Under the loud announcement of Emperor Xingluo, the curtain of this grand event was unveiled.

"Long live, long live, long live!" the people shouted in unison. Emotions were aroused almost instantly.

"Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom..." The roar of the salute sounded at the top of the city and lasted for 108 times before stopping. Xingluo Square has turned into a sea of ​​excitement and cheers.

Emperor Xingluo led the officials to retreat slightly. The seats had been arranged. He and the Queen took their seats and waved to the Prime Minister next to him. The Prime Minister immediately understood and gave the order to his subordinates to start the competition.

The loud voice from before suddenly sounded again, "According to the competition rules of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition, the first round will be an elimination round. In this competition, there are a total of senior soul masters and soul teacher academies who have signed up. Thirteen schools. After drawing lots, one of them got a bye in the first round. A total of sixty-six games will be played. The first round is a knockout system. The loser will directly end the journey of this competition. Next, the first game will start immediately. . The two sides of the competition are the Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy team from the Dou Ling Empire, and the Shrek Academy team from the No. Academy in the mainland, which has countless honors and has won almost all competition championships in the past nearly a thousand years."

With this announcement from the host of the competition, the atmosphere in the entire Xingluo Square suddenly boiled to its peak.

"Shrek, Shrek, Shrek..."

The shouts of Shrek Academy resounded from almost every corner of the square.

Almost all of the Shrek students present felt as if a fire was ignited in their hearts by this sound.

That is the flame that represents glory.

Xiao Yun listened to the shouts of the audience and had to say that Shrek's reputation was indeed at its peak now, especially after he led the original three kingdoms to repel the Sun and Moon Empire, his reputation reached its peak.

As a holy academy that all soul masters in the continent dream of, even though many of the audience present have no soul power and are not soul masters, they still yearn for this academy.

Shrek is not only the pride of the students, but also the pride of the original Three Kingdoms.

“Don’t panic, this is our honor, and also Shrek’s honor. We also faced the same situation in the last competition. What I can tell you is that our opponents will be ten times more nervous and panicked than us, because we are Shrek Academy.” Ma Xiaotao saw that the reserve team members behind her were a little nervous, so she quickly spoke to comfort them.

Beibei nodded vigorously, "Senior Xiaotao is right, this is our honor."

"The first round is our reserve team's first match. No matter what, we must win."

"Old Xiao, you are the captain, why is it senior Beibei who is doing the mobilization?" Dugu Jing whispered in Xiao Yun's ear.

Xiao Yun shrugged indifferently, "Whatever, I don't have any other ideas about the captain's position. Besides, Senior Beibei is older than us and is a calm person. There's nothing wrong with his words at this time. Besides, he's also the vice-captain."

"You kid, you really don't fight or compete."

"There's no need to get upset over a captain's position. With your mentality, it's no wonder you're still a child."

"Tsk, you talk as if you're not that person." Dugu Jing rolled his eyes in annoyance.

Xiao Yun pursed his lips and smiled, “That’s really not the case.”

(End of this chapter)