Douluo Continent: Little Huo Niang Taken Away by Di Tian

The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition, hosted by the Sun Moon Empire this year, has undergone a revolutionary transformation compared to previous editions.

Not only did the major sects gain the qualification to participate for the first time, but the competition system itself was also more open: academies and sects only needed to gather five four-ring Soul Masters to register; the restrictions on flight altitude were completely lifted for Soul Master duels; and more importantly, Soul Spirits were officially allowed to take to the stage to participate in the battle.

The competition adopts a brand-new points system, consisting of two parts: individual elimination rounds and team competitions.

One of the most noteworthy rules is the "one against seven" rule: if someone in the individual competition manages to defeat seven opponents, they will directly earn seven points, and the subsequent team competition (out of five points) will be automatically lost and will not proceed.

Mingdu Hotel, the gathering place for contestants.

The Spirit Pagoda has fielded its most elite forces this time. The team leaders are Huo Biling (Biji) and Huo Ziyan (Ziji); the participating team includes Huo Yutong, Beibei, He Caitou, Tang Ya, Xiao Xiao, Jiang Nannan, Lan Ruoruo, Lan Susu, Zhou Sichen, and Cao Jinxuan; in addition, Ji Juechen, Jing Ziyan, and Ye Guyi are also accompanying them.

As soon as the group arrived in the lobby, a staff member respectfully guided them to register.

The process is rigorous and efficient: first, the appearance is recorded by the image-capturing soul tool, followed by physical testing and martial soul verification.

When the soul power testing reached a member of the Spirit Transmission Tower, the instrument emitted a piercing buzzing sound.

"...Level 79?!"

The tester was dumbfounded.

Such a terrifying level of soul power made him suspect that the instrument had malfunctioned and exceeded its limit. After repeatedly checking and confirming that there was nothing wrong, he was still in a daze.

So much so that when the level 72 genius from Shrek Academy and the level 76 freak from the Body Sect appeared later, the shock in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

The luxurious suites on the top floor undoubtedly belong to the previous champion Shrek Academy and the third-place Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

The next floor is the residence of the Spirit Transmission Tower, the Body Sect, the Star Luo Royal Academy, and the Fighting Spirit Royal Academy.

What's intriguing is that a mysterious sect, the Holy Spirit Sect, occupies an entire second-level area.

On the outskirts of Mingdu, a brand-new, giant arena rose from the ground.

This is a masterpiece created by the Sun Moon Empire for this competition—the competition platform is cast in one piece of special all-metal, ten zhang thick and over 120 meters in diameter, and a soul-guided shield that is invisible to the naked eye but indestructible has already risen around it.

A total of 167 teams and nearly 2,000 Soul Masters gathered here.

Outside the arena, 30,000 iron-blooded soldiers formed layers of barriers to maintain order, while the Royal Soul Master Corps circled overhead to protect the area, filling the entire arena with a chilling atmosphere.

Each team entered their designated rest area under the guidance of their instructors.

Because Emperor Xu Mu was seriously ill, the Crown Prince was in charge of the country. This competition was personally hosted by Crown Prince Xu Tianran and his concubine Ju Zi.

When the two appeared on the platform, the stands erupted in a deafening roar: "Your Highness! Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"quiet!"

A deep, resonant shout silenced the clamor.

Then, Ju Zi, dressed in a magnificent long dress, stepped forward with a composed gait and a clear voice: "Citizens of the Sun and Moon Empire, guests who have come from afar, on behalf of His Highness the Crown Prince, I welcome you all!"

Hereby, I hereby declare—the Continental Youth Advanced Soul Master Tournament officially begins!

On the high platform, two figures sat beside Xu Tianran: one was shrouded in a black robe, exuding a sinister aura; the other, an old man in black robes, closed his eyes to rest, as if nothing was on his mind.

Xu Tianran glanced at the crowd below and asked in a low voice, "Which team do you two seniors favor?"

A black-robed figure on the left rustled slightly, and a hoarse, cold voice rang out—it was Zhongli Wu, the leader of the Holy Spirit Sect: "Naturally, this is one of our sect's troops."

The old man on the right slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them: "I only wish to see the grandchildren and disciples of an old friend." This old man was none other than Long Xiaoyao!

Xu Tianran continued, "During the pre-competition test, Huo Yutong, the team leader of the Spirit Pagoda team, had a soul power of level 79, which is not only the highest in this competition but also the highest in all previous competitions. Her vice-captain, Bei Bei, also has a soul power of level 69."

Upon hearing this, even Zhongli Wu fell into a brief silence.

Approaching the Soul Douluo realm before the age of twenty?

Even those evil soul masters in the Holy Spirit Cult who advance by devouring living beings do not possess such talent!

When he was twenty, he had only just broken through to the Soul Saint level.

"Excellent! Truly excellent!" Long Xiaoyao clapped his hands, his eyes revealing undisguised admiration. "The younger generation surpasses the older, Ah En, your grandson and disciple have truly not disgraced you."

In the first round of the preliminary rounds, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy faced off against the Dragon Slayer Sect from the Heavenly Soul Empire.

In the individual competition, Meng Hongchen from the Sun Moon Royal Academy was the first to take the stage.

"Sun and Moon Royal Academy, Dream of the Mortal World!"

With the emcee's shout, Meng Hongchen gracefully leaped onto the all-metal arena, her long hair flying in the wind.

Facing the elite of the Dragon Slaying Sect, she showed no fear whatsoever; instead, a confident smile curved her lips.

"The match begins!"

The leader of the Dragon Slayer Sect, a powerful attack-type Soul King, roared, his five Soul Rings lit up instantly, his figure swelled, and he charged straight forward.

However, Meng Hongchen stood still until the other party entered a five-meter radius around her. Suddenly, the six best-matched spirit rings under her feet shone brightly, with the sixth spirit ring shining the brightest!

"Sixth Soul Ring Skill - Freezing a Thousand Miles!"

In an instant, an extremely cold aura erupted, and azure ice crystals condensed on the ground.

Even more terrifying is that the ice crystals contain the deadly poison of the Zhu Qing Ice Toad; once the cold air enters the body, the poison spreads instantly.

The charging Soul King felt his limbs stiffen and his soul power stagnate. In just one exchange, his meridians were sealed by the cold air, rendering him unable to move.

In the following match, Meng Hongchen's figure was elusive, like a red ghost shuttling across the arena.

She did not rush into a direct attack, but instead used her agility and deadly poison to gradually whittle down her opponent.

Whenever a disciple of the Dragon Slaying Sect tries to get close, a phantom white light and shadow will appear behind her—that is her soul spirit, Zhu Qingbingchan.

Although the spirit did not launch a powerful attack, it shielded her from several fierce shockwaves at crucial moments, and at the same time re-condensed the toxins that Meng Hongchen had scattered, feeding them back into the enemy's body.

"What terrifying control!" Many team leaders in the stands gasped in shock.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, all seven members of the Dragon Slayer Sect stood frozen in place, their faces pale and covered with a thick layer of frost.

Meng Hongchen withdrew her martial spirit, slightly out of breath. She glanced back at the fading white phantom behind her and whispered, "You've worked hard."

The illusory image of Zhu Qingbing Toad let out a soft chirp, then transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into Meng Hongchen's body.

Meng Hongchen secretly pondered: Soul summoning consumes a great deal of mental and soul power. In order to prepare for the upcoming team competition, he must allocate his strength reasonably.

In her heart, she instructed Zhu Qingbingchan: "In the upcoming team competition, you only need to shield me from fatal attacks at crucial moments; you don't need to face the enemy head-on."

Zhu Qingbing responded gently, their hearts in sync.

Finally, the referee loudly announced: "Sun Moon Royal Academy, Meng Hongchen, one through seven! Winner!"

On the high platform, Xu Tianran nodded in satisfaction, and Ju Zi couldn't help but clap her hands in admiration.