Douluo Continent: Heavenly Pill Demon Tiger

Chapter 235 Star Crown Team's Preparations

Xu Jiawei spoke authoritatively, "Rise. You are the members of the Star Crown Sect team in this competition. Introduce yourselves to Youheng and the princess."

The five people stepped forward in order:

The first person was a woman, dressed in the unique star-patterned long dress of the Star Crown Sect, exuding an air of elegance and nobility. She bowed slightly, her voice clear and melodious, "Xu Aojun, a level 51 control-type Battle Soul King, Martial Soul Star Crown. Specializes in group amplification and starlight protection. My Soul Skill Star Imprisonment can draw upon the power of starlight to imprison the opponent's movements."

Next came a tall, sharp-eyed young man, with a faint aura of intense heat emanating from him. "Mo Yang, a level 52 Assault-type Battle Soul King, Martial Soul: Crimson Flame Spear. I am willing to fight for His Majesty and Her Highness the Princess, and to be the vanguard of Star Luo!" His tone was firm and his fighting spirit was high.

The third person was a seemingly frail young girl, but she was surrounded by misty water vapor, emanating a gentle and continuous aura. "Dong Hui, a level 47 support-type weapon spirit master, her martial spirit is 'Supreme Goodness is Like Water.' I hope to use my meager strength to help the team defeat the enemy."

The fourth person moved nimbly, like a cheetah poised to pounce, his voice carrying a swift, electric quality, "Tang Yuning, level 48 agility-type Soul Master, Martial Soul: Sharp Thunder Leopard. Speed ​​is my advantage."

The last man was the most burly, with skin that gleamed with a bronze sheen. His voice boomed like a bell, "Ying Wei, a level 45 defensive-type Battle Soul Master, with the Martial Soul 'Expanding Water Buffalo.' I dare not speak of anything else, but in terms of defense, he certainly won't let his opponent break through easily!"

Dai Youheng's gaze swept calmly over the five young and energetic faces. To be fair, their talent was only considered decent among their peers, with only Xu Aojun and Mo Yang showing promise.

However, compared to the real monsters of Shrek Academy, especially Huo Yuhao and others who possess the protagonist's luck, the gap in terms of martial soul quality, soul power level, and combat potential is immeasurable.

Without him and Xu Jiujiu, this team would probably have had a very difficult time even making it to the finals.

He thought to himself that this competition was destined to be his stage. As for his teammates, and even Xu Jiujiu, all they needed to do was play a supporting role and not hold him back at crucial moments.

Xu Jiawei's gaze slowly swept over the seven young Soul Masters below, led by Dai Youheng and Xu Jiujiu. A look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

Admittedly, this hastily assembled "Star Crown Sect" team may not be as strong on average as the Star Luo National Academy team, which had all Soul Kings in the previous competition.

Although Xu Aojun and Mo Yang are Soul Kings, Dong Hui, Tang Yuning, and Ying Wei are only Soul Masters, which lowers their perceived minimum potential.

However, Xu Jiawei was well aware that while the lower limit was lowered, the upper limit of this team reached an unprecedented height!

With Dai Youheng, a monster capable of defeating Soul Douluos, and his exceptionally talented younger sister Xu Jiujiu, who has already reached the Soul Emperor level, the strength of the other team members becomes a secondary factor. Faced with absolute power, the so-called team balance sometimes seems pale. Dai Youheng alone is enough to sweep away most of the opponents and win the championship glory for the Star Luo Empire.

"Very good." Xu Jiawei composed himself, his voice resounding authoritatively throughout the hall. "In this competition, the Empire will participate under the name of the Star Crown Sect. Jiu Jiu, with your meticulous mind, you will be the team captain. You Heng, with your exceptional strength, you will serve as the vice-captain; you must turn the tide in crucial moments. There is only one goal—the championship!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! We will do our utmost to live up to the Empire's high expectations." Dai Youheng, Xu Jiujiu, and the other five echoed in unison, their voices filled with youthful vigor and a thirst for honor.

Xu Jiawei nodded slightly, his gaze shifting to the powerful figures on the side of the hall. Although the competition stipulated that young disciples would compete, various forces were gathered there, and Mingdu was a den of dragons and tigers, so necessary protective forces were indispensable.

"During the competition, safety is of paramount importance. Your Majesty Tiankun, Your Majesty Juli, Your Majesty Ziling," Xu Jiawei called out, "and we also request that the three of you accompany us to ensure the children have no worries."

As soon as he finished speaking, three powerful auras rippled slightly, and the three men stepped forward in response.

The leader was a round, chubby man with a warm smile. He seemed kind, but those who knew him well knew that his martial soul was the top-tier beast martial soul, the Heavenly Kun, a level 93 Title Douluo, the Heavenly Kun Douluo. His soul power was as vast as the sea, and once his attack was launched, it had the power to devour the heavens and earth.

Following closely behind was a burly man, as imposing as an iron tower, his muscles bulging, exuding an explosive aura of power. His martial soul was the Thousand-Pound Ant Emperor, renowned for its strength, a level 91 Power Attack-type Title Douluo, the Mighty Douluo.

The third was a man in a purple robe, with a gentle demeanor and sharp eyes. He was the Soul Master of the Star Luo Empire, a level 92 Control-type Title Douluo, whose Martial Soul was the Spirit-type Beast Martial Soul, the Purple Spirit Douluo. Not only was his Soul Power high, but he was also a rare level 8 Soul Master. His mastery of Soul Tools ranked among the top two in the Star Luo Empire, which could greatly compensate for the team's weakness in Soul Tools.

Tiankun Douluo stepped forward, bowed on behalf of the three, and said in a loud voice, "Your Majesty, rest assured, we will do our utmost to protect Princess and all the geniuses."

At this moment, Nebula Douluo Manyi, who was standing in the offering line, also stepped forward. She looked at Xu Jiujiu with affection and said to Xu Jiawei, "Your Majesty, I have watched Jiujiu grow up. This time, the situation in Mingdu is complicated, and I am really worried about him. I beg Your Majesty to allow me to go with him."

Xu Jiawei held this elder, who had protected the royal family for many years, in high esteem. Upon hearing this, he smiled and said, "His Majesty Xingyun volunteered for the mission, how could I refuse? With you accompanying me, I can rest easy."

However, just when everyone thought the lineup was finalized, another clear, cold voice rang out, "Your Majesty, Ling Ya also requests to accompany you."

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All eyes turned to Ling Ya, the Ice Sky Douluo, who had somehow stepped forward. Xu Jiawei asked with slight surprise, "Your Majesty Ice Sky, you also intend to go?"

Although Lingya is a guest of the princess's mansion, he is aloof and usually does not participate in such matters. Manyi did it to take care of Jiujiu, but why did he do it?

Ling Ya remained calm, having already prepared his explanation: "Your Majesty, I have long heard that the Sun Moon Empire's soul tool technology is unparalleled in the world, and Mingdu is a holy land for soul masters. I have been stuck at the seventh-level soul master realm for a long time, and I hope to take this opportunity to observe and learn up close, so that I may be able to find a breakthrough."

He demonstrated a pure pursuit of higher skills, a reason that is entirely reasonable.

Xu Jiawei suddenly understood, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. "I see. Your Majesty's dedication to the path of soul tools is truly a blessing for our Star Luo. Granted. I hope Your Majesty will gain something from this trip."

With another Title Douluo accompanying us, the safety factor undoubtedly increases further.

Thus, the guard lineup included five Title Douluo! Although there were no Super Douluo among them, since Super Douluo are strategic forces and are not usually deployed easily, the combination of the five Douluo—Tiankun, Juli, Ziling, Xingyun, and Bingkong—was enough to deal with most emergencies, making it a truly formidable force.

This also reflects the Star Luo Empire's determination to win this competition and its extreme importance attached to its two core members, Dai Youheng and Xu Jiujiu.

"Alright!" Xu Jiawei finally made the decision. "The team will rest for half a month. You can use this time to get to know each other better before heading to Mingdu!"

Just as the Star Luo Empire was making preparations in full swing, other forces on the continent were already sharpening their knives.

The Sun and Moon Empire, deep within the Demon Forest.

A violent surge of soul power gradually subsided, and Xiao Hongchen slowly opened his eyes. He was surrounded by seven soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and three black—clearly indicating that he had already reached the Soul Saint realm!

Beneath his feet lay the still-warm corpse of a powerful soul beast. In his quest to rapidly increase his strength, he had recklessly consumed a large number of forbidden pills that damaged his foundation, forcibly raising his level. The price he paid was that his hopes of breaking through to the Title Douluo realm in the future had become extremely slim.

A fanatical flame burned in his eyes as he muttered to himself, "Huo Yuhao, Dai Youheng. In this competition, I, Xiao Hongchen, will avenge our defeat! The championship belongs to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy!"

The Holy Spirit Cult's main altar and hall were gloomy.

The cult leader, Zhongli Wu, with his face covered in black armor, spoke in a voice as cold as the winds of the netherworld, looking down at the seven young evil soul masters kneeling below.

The leader was none other than Yan Feng, his carefully cultivated disciple.

"Yan Feng," Zhongli Wu's voice was devoid of any emotion, "this competition is the first step for my Holy Spirit Sect to formally demonstrate its power to the continent. Let those so-called orthodox Soul Masters tremble before your might!"

"I will obey your orders and live up to your expectations!" Yan Feng raised his head, a bloodthirsty and fanatical glint in his eyes. The arrival of the Holy Spirit Cult was destined to bring unprecedented variables and bloodshed to this competition.

Heavenly Soul Empire, Body Sect, Martial Arts Arena.

Princess Vina, the young sect leader, is reading out the final list of participants. Offstage, sisters Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo nervously clutch their clothes, their hearts pounding.

They put in unimaginable effort for this day, and with the advantage of cultivating their martial souls, they finally managed to break through the level 50 barrier and enter the realm of Soul King.

Their rank among the younger generation in the sect isn't very high. Their only competitive advantage is their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, a control-type Martial Soul Fusion Skill that is quite rare.

Ultimately, they were selected for the sect's representative team. When they heard their names called, the two girls were so excited they almost jumped up, embracing each other and weeping. The image of that person simultaneously flashed through their minds: "Brother Youheng, this time, we'll definitely show you our progress!"

Shrek Academy, Sea God Pavilion.

The atmosphere, however, was somewhat somber. The situation for the two teams they had assembled was far from optimistic.

One of them is the Tang Sect from the original novel. Thanks to Dai Youheng's rescue, Huo Yuhao did not become a tumor and was able to participate in the competition in good health.

Shrek Academy is in a bad situation. Compared to their original team, Wang Qiu'er, Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, and the Lan sisters are no longer at the academy.

With only Ning Tian and Wu Feng, two mid-level Soul Kings, leading the team, they are destined to be uncompetitive in this competition.

Amidst the turmoil on the continent, geniuses from all corners of the land converge in Mingdu, where a grand, epic event that will captivate the entire Soul Master world is about to unfold, a spectacle both fierce and glorious.