Douluo: Ant Power Breaks the Sky

Chapter 76 Promotion Tournament

Shi Yi returned to the dormitory and lay quietly on his bed.

"It will be soon. After this competition is over and Tang Hao leaves, I can do what I want to do." Shi Yi said secretly in his heart.

Although the current plot direction has undergone some changes due to the weakening of Tang San, Shi Yi is still maintaining a good overall performance.

Shi Yi estimated that the time Tang San spent training with Tang Hao would be extended. After all, apart from his second martial soul and the Tang Sect's unique skills, Tang San didn't have much more than a normal soul master. He was at a similar level to the geniuses of the Four Elements Academy, and was even slightly worse because of his martial soul.

As the training time gets longer, the training time in the Slaughter City will inevitably also be longer. Without extremely critical things such as immortal spirit bones, Shi Yi estimates that it is difficult for the Sea God and the Shura God to look favorably upon Tang San. If all goes well, once Tang San's development cannot keep up with the pace of the Spirit Hall, then Shi Yi will not even need to do anything, as he can survive perfectly to the end, complete his training journey, and successfully go to the God Realm.

This is why Shi Yi was so decisive in killing Xiao Wu. For Tang San, Xiao Wu is like a natural soul ring and soul bone storage device. The Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python chose Tang San because of Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu can even be said to be the most important foundation for Tang San to become a god.

"It looks like we can have peace for a long time." Shi Yi murmured softly.

Gradually, in this extremely relaxed state, Shi Yi fell asleep after a long time. When he opened his eyes again, a hint of yellow light penetrated through the window and entered his eyes.

Shi Yi clapped his face with both hands and yawned. His eyes were dull, and after a while, a trace of emotion flashed across his face. He didn't know how long it had been since he had such a relaxing nap.

Feeling a little hungry, Shi Yi washed up casually and headed towards Shrek's cafeteria.

As he entered the cafeteria, Shi Yi instantly felt countless eyes focused on him. Shi Yi was slightly stunned and walked towards the food window with some embarrassment.

After getting his dinner, Shi Yi glanced around casually and saw two familiar figures. He then took his dinner tray and sat down in front of Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.

"What? Shui Bing'er didn't pack your dinner? She let you, the qualifying champion, Marquis Tiandou, eat in the cafeteria?" As soon as Ning Rongrong opened her mouth, she smelled the familiar taste.

Shi Yi also smiled and said, "We just want to have a meal together and get to know each other."

Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes at Shi Yi, picked up her plate and left on her own.

Shi Yi looked at Zhu Zhuqing with some confusion and asked, "What happened to her today? She seems a little abnormal."

The chopsticks in Zhu Zhuqing's hand paused slightly, and she thought of what Ning Rongrong said to her when Shi Yi came back. A faint blush appeared on her cold face.

Shi Yi looked at Zhu Zhuqing's expression, and subconsciously glanced at the place where Ning Rongrong left. A flash of realization flashed in his eyes. Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's appearance, Shi Yi chuckled and said, "What? Do you have anything to say?"

Zhu Zhuqing glared at Shi Yi, looked at him hesitantly for a while, snorted lightly, and finally did not say anything.

Seeing this, Shi Yi didn't ask any more questions and smiled, "Let's eat first."

Shi Yi was eating the food in front of him, wondering if he should be more proactive as a man. However, Zhu Zhuqing quickly finished her meal and left without even saying hello to Shi Yi.

Shi Yi was slightly stunned as he looked at the departing figure, helpless look on his face. He understood that Zhu Zhuqing still had burdens in her heart, which was why he had not chosen to be more proactive. He hoped that she could make a choice more easily, rather than under the pressure he gave her.

On the other side, Ning Rongrong, who had been observing secretly, saw Zhu Zhuqing running out quickly and also pulled her back.

"Zhu Qing, why don't you say anything? I'm almost going crazy with anxiety. There's obviously only a thin layer of window paper left. If you break it, you can control that bad guy Shi Yi with dignity." Ning Rongrong said angrily.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing whispered, "I don't think it's appropriate now. At least... at least we have to wait until the game is over."

"That bad guy can wait, but other women can't. It's obvious that Shi Yi, that bad guy, has some special feelings for Shui Bing'er. If someone takes advantage of the situation, don't come to me crying." Ning Rongrong said unhappily.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing thought of Shui Bing'er and nodded, saying with some disappointment: "She is indeed more suitable for him than me..."

Ning Rongrong patted her forehead helplessly and said, "Well, your fighting spirit has been shattered before the opponent even makes a move."

However, when Ning Rongrong thought about Shui Bing'er in her mind and compared herself with her, apart from the background of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, she seemed to be inferior to her, not to mention that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was still a minus point in Shi Yi's heart.

The enemy was indeed very powerful. Ning Rongrong sighed slightly. Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's appearance, Ning Rongrong understood that Zhu Zhuqing still had some burden in her heart. She also understood that this was not something she could persuade her, and she could only let Zhu Zhuqing figure it out herself.

"Okay, you can do whatever you want." Ning Rongrong's voice was a little complicated.

The two looked at each other, and in each other's eyes, they both caught the pity for each other. At this moment, they understood that the biggest gap between them and Shui Bing'er was freedom.

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Ning Rongrong and said softly, "Let's go, Rongrong."

Ning Rongrong nodded slightly, and then the two of them headed towards the girls' dormitory.

The January holiday has passed slowly, and it has been more than two months since the start of the competition.

Flanders also brought the Shrek group to the venue of the promotion tournament, the Tiandou Royal Hunting Ground.

After registration and inspection, the Shrek people were assigned five barracks for their rest. This made Shi Yi frown slightly. For him, who had many secrets, this was not good news, and he did not like living with other people very much.

The promotion match also followed a round-robin system, but because the number of teams had been reduced, the duration of the competition was also reduced from one month to half a month. After another half-month break, the finals were held at the border of the Tiandou and Xingluo empires.

Just when they had settled in, this temporary residence also welcomed two guests, Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe, or Qian Renxue.

Seeing this, Shi Yi was very polite and greeted Qian Renxue first: "Brother Xue."

Seeing this, Qian Renxue curled her lips slightly and chuckled, "Xiao Yi, the teacher and I are here to see you."

Then he pretended to be in a daze and nodded slightly towards Ning Fengzhi, saying, "Sect Master Ning."

Ning Fengzhi nodded in response with his usual warm smile.

"Dad." Ning Rongrong's voice sounded at the right time, and her charming figure ran out of the barracks, "Why are you here?" She threw herself into Ning Fengzhi's arms, her face full of excitement. At this time, the other people from Shrek also slowly walked out of the room.

Flanders and Yu Xiaogang also took the lead in greeting Ning Feng: "Master Ning, hello."

Ning Fengzhi smiled and said, "You're welcome, Dean Flanders. This person must be the master. I have heard of your name for a long time."

Yu Xiaogang also nodded slightly towards Ning Fengzhi, but without much enthusiasm. He was also born in the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Sect, one of the top three sects, and knew the ways of the sect's soul masters very well.

Shi Yi stayed in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect for only one day before returning to the academy. Yu Xiaogang noticed something was going on and his guess was further verified when Shi Yi stood next to Xue Qinghe. Obviously, Shi Yi thought that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was not a safe place for him, but he could not choose to stand against the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect in the Tiandou area. It was natural for Shi Yi to stand next to Xue Qinghe later.

Ning Fengzhi still kept smiling, as if he didn't care about Yu Xiaogang's cold attitude at all, and set his gaze on Tang San.

Since Yu Xiaogang could teach a disciple like Shi Yi, then Tang San obviously also has his outstanding qualities.

"The Son of Haotian, whose light is obscured by Shi Yi, has no idea what secret he has." Ning Fengzhi said secretly in his heart.

Yu Xiaogang has a certain understanding of Ning Fengzhi, and so does Ning Fengzhi? Ning Fengzhi has only one word to describe the people of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan: pride. Dragons will always recognize their own kind. Shi Yi's information has long been clearly displayed on his desk. If Shi Yi allows Yu Xiaogang to see himself in the past, then what is it about Tang San that makes Yu Xiaogang recognize him?

Although Tang San is good enough now, Ning Fengzhi is sure that what Yu Xiaogang is interested in is definitely not the talent of an ordinary genius.

Ning Fengzhi looked at Tang San. Tang San felt Ning Fengzhi's gaze, but he just looked at him calmly without saying anything.

Shi Yi couldn't help but sigh inwardly when he saw this scene, "It's good to have a background. You don't have to pretend to be a grandson in front of Ning Fengzhi."

Qian Renxue, who felt the coldness at this time, reminded him in time: "Teacher, it's getting late, we should go."

Ning Fengzhi came back to his senses at this time, smiled and nodded. Ning Rongrong also felt that the atmosphere was not right and said, "Then I will see Dad off."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, and then said goodbye to Flanders and Yu Xiaogang.

"Xiao Yi, goodbye. I'm looking forward to your performance in the qualifying match." Qian Renxue said to Shi Yi, then followed Ning Fengzhi and slowly left.

Shi Yi also smiled and nodded towards Qian Renxue.

After Ning Fengzhi left, Flanders also breathed a sigh of relief. The atmosphere just now was indeed not very good.

Thinking of this, Flanders couldn't help but look at Yu Xiaogang beside him, sighed slightly and said: "After the game, let these little guys graduate. They are all very troublesome."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's eyes also showed a trace of emotion and he said: "A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Since they are monsters, they naturally have secrets that are different from ordinary people. It is normal for them to be targeted. It is time for them to graduate."

"I also want to teach at your Shrek Academy." Shi Yi chuckled when he heard this.

"Marquis Tiandou is teaching in my Shrek? My temple is too small to accommodate a big Buddha like you. You are the most troublesome one. Get out of here as soon as you graduate." Flanders said unhappily.

"If we win the championship this time, Shrek will no longer be a small temple. You have to pay me advertising fees." Shi Yi joked with a smile.

"You're dreaming. You've caused so much trouble in Shrek, you should advertise for the academy for free." Speaking of money, Flanders walked straight into the room.

The promotion round does not have multiple arenas taking place at the same time like the qualifiers. Instead, there is only one competition venue, which is the Grand Campus of the Royal Knights.

A total of fifteen teams participating in the promotion round will compete in fourteen rounds of round-robin matches, one round per day, with one team having a bye every day and seven games. They are all held in the same venue.

The campus field has been renovated, and an area of ​​100 meters in diameter has been designated as the competition field in the center. Compared with the qualifier arena, the space here is wider, and it is naturally easier to display one's strength.

On the north side of the university grounds, facing south, a temporary VIP seat was built, which was also the referee's seat. This time there were not as many distinguished guests as last time.

Many nobles are missing. Looking around, in addition to Emperor Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, Platinum Bishop Salas and others in the first row of the VIP seats, the seats in the back were occupied by people dressed as military generals and the Wuhun Saints of Wuhun Palace and Tiandou City. Some of the higher-ups in the palace.

The rules of the competition are simple. Each team sends seven players to participate, and each player must fight until they are defeated. If the winner wins, they will face the next opponent, until all seven players on one side are defeated.

The draw was completed last night, and Shrek Academy did not get a bye in the first round. Their opponent was a high-level soul master academy from the Barak Kingdom. They were scheduled to play in the third of the seven games today.

The teams that passed the preliminaries from different divisions were divided together. Seeing Shui Bing'er not far away, Shi Yi smiled and nodded, and Shui Bing'er also nodded slightly in response.

"Sister, when will you turn Shi Yi into my brother-in-law?" Shui Yue'er chuckled and joked.

Shui Bing'er blushed and glared at Shui Yue'er, saying coquettishly, "You're going to die, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Shui Yueer smiled and said, "If you don't like him, then introduce him to me."

"Bing'er, if you don't want to let go, it's not impossible to give half to Yue'er, and let Yue'er be your sister for life." Xuewu said, and everyone in Tianshui laughed.

Hearing this, Shui Bing'er spat and quickly changed the subject with a red face, "Sister Xuewu, what are you talking about? I haven't settled the score with you for what happened last time. You actually let me go alone when we clearly agreed to go together."

"Isn't this because we feel sorry for our captain? We finally have someone who is not affected by Bing'er's power. If Bing'er finds someone else, we sisters will have to worry about whether Bing'er will accidentally freeze someone into an ice cube while sleeping." Xuewu said with a chuckle.

Hearing this, Shui Bing'er rolled her eyes at Xue Wu and said nothing more. These days, she has been training according to the method Shi Yi said. She can clearly feel that her control over the original power is constantly increasing. Perhaps the problem of the original power running wild will never happen again in the future. It's just that she has never told these things to her teammates, and even her sister Shui Yue'er is not aware of it.

Thinking of this, Shui Bing'er's eyes involuntarily moved to Shi Yi who was not far away. Looking at Shi Yi, her heart was beating fast. When she saw Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong sitting not far from Shi Yi, Shui Bing'er secretly said in her heart: "Huh... a playboy just like dad."

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(End of this chapter)