Douluo: The blue phoenix cries loudly, and the wind whistles through the air

Chapter 173 The Opening Ceremony of Intrigue
Liu Erlong's gaze was icy.

If this weren't the opening ceremony, the focus of the entire continent, she would definitely rush forward and let those little bastards from the Qibao team know why the flowers are so red!

"Hmph, it's nothing more than a signboard for a sale." Yu Xiaogang sneered: "So what if they steal my theories? Without my annotations, they wouldn't know anything."

Previously, Tang San was deceived by Wu Qi, and he guessed that it was at that time that his theory was revealed.

But it doesn't matter. Without his detailed explanation, outsiders wouldn't be able to learn those obscure and difficult theories.

Of course, the feud between them had already begun long ago, so this one time wouldn't make a difference.

Yu Xiaogang will let Wu Qi and the others know the consequences of offending him!

……

After the Qibao team took their seats, teams from various colleges took the stage one after another.

Many spectators were just there for the fun of it and didn't really care about the outcome of the matches. What attracted their attention more were the teams' slogans.

Compared to the Qibao team, the slogans of other teams seem commonplace, the kind you'd hear so many times you'd get calluses.

It wasn't until Shrek Academy made its appearance that the audience was once again pleasantly surprised.

The emcee exclaimed, "Wow, Shrek Academy's slogan is 'The Champion with No Opponents'! Hehe, I must say, that's quite a bold slogan. Hopefully, they won't attract hostility from other teams and will achieve good results."

The audience watched the Shrek Seven Devils on stage as if they were watching clowns.

"A champion without rivals? If the Qibao team said that, I would definitely praise them for their courage. But what is Shrek Academy? With those shitty green school uniforms, they are inferior in terms of aura alone. What kind of fighting power can they have?"

"Heh, say the harshest words and you'll get the worst beating. Anyway, the only thing they're tough on is their mouth."

"Look closely, they still have advertising sponsorships plastered on their bodies. Tsk tsk, they're really shameless."

On their way back to the rest area, the Shrek Seven Devils' faces contorted with rage as they listened to the constant stream of insults around them.

"A bunch of snobbish bastards!" Dai Mubai said through gritted teeth.

As for beating up the audience member who spoke ill of him, he probably has the desire but not the courage.

Qibao Team's rest area.

Looking at the Shrek Seven Devils' school uniforms, Qian Gu Chang Kong laughed so hard he fell off his chair, but he still couldn't stop laughing.

"Come on, this is a Soul Master Competition, not a joke contest. Are they trying to make their opponents laugh to death in order to win?"

The rest area is semi-transparent, so you can see the other teams' situations just by turning your head.

Wu Qi noticed that Shrek Academy and Canghui Academy already had a grudge against each other, and the two sides were giving each other attitudes.

Elephant Armor Academy occasionally cast angry glances at the Seven Treasures team.

Even before the competition officially started, the atmosphere between the teams was already tense.

It is foreseeable that there will be no shortage of rivalries and clashes in the future.

……

With all twenty-plus college teams present, the next big guest made their appearance.

First to appear was Salas, the Platinum Bishop of the Martial Soul Temple of Heaven Dou City.

Within the Spirit Hall system, the Platinum Bishop holds a position above all other Soul Douluos.

However, Salas is not a Title Douluo after all, and his status is not as high as the next three.

Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo followed closely behind, witnessing the appearance of a Title Douluo. The cheers from the audience were even louder than when the Seven Treasures Team appeared.

After all, 99% of Soul Masters might not encounter a Title Douluo powerhouse even once in their lifetime.

Such a top-tier expert is bound to be admired by countless people.

Finally, the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, Emperor Xue Ye, made his appearance.

He sat on the throne between Ning Fengzhi and Salas. Behind Xue Ye sat Prince Xue Xing, who had recently risen to prominence, and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.

It is worth mentioning that three retired education commissioners were invited to the opening ceremony for some unknown reason.

"Now, please welcome His Majesty the Emperor to deliver the opening address for this competition."

The words spoken on a snowy night were all official jargon, and he himself would ultimately announce them:
"I, Xue Ye, Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, as the organizer of this grand competition, hereby solemnly announce the opening of the Pan-Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition!"

After he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted.

The emcee then steered the conversation toward Ning Fengzhi, asking, "As the number one support-type Soul Master on the continent, does Sect Master Ning have anything to say to all the support-type Soul Masters participating in this competition?"

Ning Fengzhi smiled warmly and said calmly, "Every Soul Master is unique. Support-type Soul Masters generally cultivate slower than Battle Soul Masters, so their mindset is especially important."

"Not being elated by external gains or saddened by personal losses is the quality that an excellent Soul Master should possess."

"These are some of my humble insights into cultivation, and I hope they will be of some help to everyone."

The audience erupted in applause once again.

After the applause gradually subsided, the emcee continued, "Then, Sect Leader Ning, could you predict who will be the champion of this competition?"

Ning Fengzhi said confidently, "Qibao Academy."

The emcee exclaimed loudly, "Wow, it seems Sect Leader Ning has high hopes for the Seven Treasures Team!"

"I've heard that Sect Leader Ning's daughter is also at Qibao Academy. I wonder if everyone will have the chance to witness her outstanding performance?"

Ning Fengzhi calmly replied, "There will be opportunities!"

After the interviews, Salas drew lots for this year's competition.

Salas himself was unaware that Ning Fengzhi had already reached a cooperation agreement with the Hall of Offerings.

He wanted to sabotage the Qibao team, but he was worried about offending Wu Qi.

With such a conflicted mindset, his lottery draw was quite casual.

On the other hand, Ning Fengzhi could not expose the fact that he was cooperating with the Hall of Offerings, and on the surface he was still protecting the Heavenly Dou Royal Family.

It's fair to say that everyone at this opening ceremony, from top to bottom, was scheming and plotting against each other.

……

The lottery results were released quickly.

The first opponent of the Qibao team is Otto Academy, an unknown ordinary academy.

"It's a pity we're not playing in the opening match," Wu Qi said, shaking his head slightly.

Today is just the opening ceremony; the official matches will begin tomorrow.

As for the opening match, it will be fought by the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, representing the royal family, and their opponent will be determined by a draw.

Whether by coincidence or by Salas’s own design, just like in the original timeline, the Royal Fighting Team 3’s opponent was still Shrek Academy.

As for why they are called Team Three?

The reason is simple: the name of the Seven Treasures team has the suffix "Royal Fighting Second Team" after it.

This can be considered a compromise made by Ning Fengzhi in order to obtain financial assistance from the royal family.

Nominally, they are jointly running the school and forming this Seven Treasures Team. If they can win the championship, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy will also benefit.

When the Shrek Seven Devils were at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they were deliberately harassed by Prince Xue Xing and even publicly humiliated.

At the opening ceremony, they were mocked by the audience and the Qibao team, and they were holding a grudge.

In their first battle, they ran into their former enemies, and Royal Fighting Team 3 became their outlet for venting their frustrations!
Not to mention that he severely damaged the Royal Fighting Team 3 at the opening ceremony, which also slapped the Royal Family in the face and avenged Qin Ming's death!
(End of this chapter)