Douluo Continent: Becoming a disciple of Jing Liu, illuminating all the gods

Chapter 23 'The Final Match Begins'

After several days of round-robin and knockout matches, only four teams remained from all the new recruits.

The freshman assessment has reached the semi-finals. After today's competition, the afternoon will be used for rest, and the final competition will be held the next day.

Although there are not many teams left and only one match is played each day, the audience area is still packed with people.

It wasn't just the freshmen who were asked by their teachers to come and watch the game; there were also many upperclassmen and some college leaders who were usually rarely seen.

For example, the deans of the two major factions in the academy, Yan Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo.

On the high platform, Yan Shaozhe looked at the burly Qian Duoduo in front of him and a smile appeared on his face.

"Why aren't you with the Soul Guidance Department? What are you doing here?"

"Can't I just take a look around?"

Qian Duoduo pursed her lips, pretending to be nonchalant.

He had another purpose in coming here: to select some talented disciples for the Soul Guidance Department.

Despite being the vice dean of the Soul Guidance Department, he was pressured by his wife and kept coming here shamelessly to ask for people.

"Fine, fine, do you think I don't know what your purpose is?"

"Alright, I won't say any more to you. I need to go down and draw lots to encourage my kids."

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Chen Qiye's team, Gu Yue's team, and Huo Yuhao's team each easily defeated their opponents and advanced to the semifinals. All twelve semifinalists stood together, awaiting the draw for the semifinals.

"Hello, young people. I am Yan Shaozhe, the 261st Dean of Shrek Academy."

Yan Shaozhe, who replaced Du Weilun in drawing lots, smiled faintly and continued, "I know you're all curious about why I'm here... Alright, let's begin the drawing!"

"Class 1 of freshmen, Huo Yuhao's team, please come forward to draw lots." This time, Huo Yuhao's group was the first to draw lots.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong exchanged a glance. "You go," Huo Yuhao nudged Wang Dong, but Wang Dong shook his head and said, "You go. This is what you deserve for your hard work."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huo Yuhao was pushed out by Wang Dong, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

Huo Yuhao stepped forward to draw a lot with a nervous expression, but his hands were trembling uncontrollably.

"Young man, don't be nervous. I wish you and your team the best of luck." Yan Shaozhe smiled kindly at Huo Yuhao's expression.

"Class 1 of Freshmen, Huo Yuhao's team, draw number two."

"Class One, Chen Qiye's team, step forward to draw lots."

Unlike Huo Yuhao, Chen Qiye casually drew a lot as if it were commonplace. Without even looking at it, he bowed to Yan Shaozhe and stepped off the stage. But Chen Qiye seemed to hear Yan Shaozhe's voice, sometimes near, sometimes far, reaching his ears: "Qiye, well done, keep up the good work."

"Class 1 of Freshmen, Chen Qiye's Team, Sign-in Number 1."

"Class 5 of the new students, Dai Huabin's team will draw lots."

For some reason, Dai Huabin, who lost to Gu Yue in the knockout stage, also made it into the top four. Shouldn't he have been eliminated? Gu Yue was completely bewildered when she saw Dai Huabin going up to draw lots.

"Isn't it Chen Qiye? Didn't I defeat them? Why are they back?" Gu Yue asked Chen Qiye.

"Oh, you can only say that they were lucky. Because of the coincidence of the total number of teams, there will be a revival match before the semi-finals, and the Printed team can continue to participate in the competition as the fourth team," Chen Qiye explained patiently.

"I see. But with their strength, I'll fight them every time I encounter them. I don't even take Huo Yuhao's team seriously."

"What I'm most curious about is you, Chen Qiye. I hope you won't reveal all your cards before you meet me."

Chen Qiye flicked a melon seed on Gu Yue's forehead.

Gu Yue rubbed her forehead and said angrily, "What are you doing!"

"It's nothing, just teaching you a lesson for daring to question your brother Qiye."

"You." Gu Yue glanced at Chen Qiye. "Don't worry, just don't end up begging me to do what I'm doing."

"I'll wait and see..."

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"Wang Dong, what's wrong? You don't look well. Your face is so red," Xiao Xiao asked with concern.

"It's nothing." But Wang Dong's eyes kept glancing at Chen Qiye and Gu Yue.

"Why are those two so good friends? I don't believe it! Ugh, I hate that my dad has nothing better to do than make me dress as a man!"

"When we get back, I'm definitely going to give Second Uncle a good beard."

The Titan Giant Ape, far away at the Haotian Sect, unexpectedly sneezed.

The Titan Ape sniffed and asked in confusion, "Why did I sneeze? Could it be that Dong'er misses me?"

"I knew I hadn't spoiled Dong'er for nothing, hehe."

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After drawing lots, Dai Huabin looked at Gu Yue below the stage with anger in his eyes. It was too humiliating. If he hadn't been without time to use his Martial Soul Fusion Technique, he didn't think he could have been killed by Gu Yue alone. But this was definitely a disgrace and stain on his life.

"Class 5 of the freshmen, Dai Huabin's team, sign-in number one."

Upon seeing Dai Huabin, Huo Yuhao suddenly trembled violently, his eyes filled with disbelief, and his body even began to shake uncontrollably. He reached out to grab Wang Dong, but Wang Dong unexpectedly dodged, leaving Huo Yuhao with empty air.

Wang Dong turned to look at him, only to find Huo Yuhao's face deathly pale, his eyes revealing an undisguised deep hatred. Huo Yuhao's hand was gripping tightly, his nails digging into his own palm.

Wang Dong was filled with shock. This was the first time Huo Yuhao had shown such emotions, and he had no idea what had happened to Huo Yuhao. But he was certain that it was related to Dai Huabin.

"Yuhao, Yuhao, calm down. What's wrong with you?" Xiao Xiao whispered, trying to comfort him. She had also noticed Huo Yuhao's unusual behavior.

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner pain, and nodded gently, saying, "I can. What lot did Dai Huabin draw just now?"

"He... drew number one. We're going to fight them in this match. But I think I just heard someone say that he's one of the only two remaining three-ring Soul Masters in the freshman assessment, uh, Chen Qiye doesn't count."

"A three-ring Soul Master?" A cold glint flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes.

"Yes! A three-ring Soul Master. With so much support and resources, how could he not be outstanding? Let's go, let's go to the competition."

After saying that, Huo Yuhao walked dejectedly towards their competition venue.

Chen Qiye shook his head. He had noticed Huo Yuhao's change long ago. "Sigh, a path to becoming a 'god' has begun. In the future, he will become a human form of the Tang family..."

Chen Qiye didn't continue thinking about it, after all, it was none of his business...

"Let's go!" Gu Yue said.

"it is good."

.........

"The match begins!"...

"Gu Yue Team wins! Advances to the finals!"

Gu Yue showed no mercy to Huo Yuhao's team, unleashing a full-scale attack and winning the match.

Wang Dong's tactics were completely ineffective against Gu Yue.

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Meanwhile, in assessment area number two—

The enormous ice crystal sword looked so pure and flawless. This was the first time they had seen Chen Qiye's martial soul (transformed version). A terrifying sword aura was unleashed, heading straight for the enormous Netherworld White Tiger.

This incredibly sharp energy exuded an oppressive chill, leaving behind streaks of ice wherever it passed.

After Yan Shaozhe blocked the collision between Chen Qiye's soul skill and Dai Huabin's martial soul fusion skill, he adjusted his glasses and announced loudly, "Chen Qiye's team has won and advanced to the finals!"

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(End of this chapter)