Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 347 Unspoken Rules

The capital of the Sun and Moon Empire is called Sun and Moon City, also known as Mingdu. As the capital of the Sun and Moon Empire, the scale of Mingdu can only be described as magnificent.

Even if you combine the capitals of the three great empires of Tianhun, Douling, and Xingluo, they are still not half the size of Mingdu.

When the group arrived in Mingdu, they were greeted by a vast expanse of buildings that stretched as far as the eye could see. The vast majority of these buildings were more than five stories high.

High-rise buildings of more than ten stories are not uncommon. Due to the advanced nature of Soul Guidance Technology, the Sun Moon Empire's architectural achievements far surpass those of the original Douluo Continent.

Upon entering Mingdu, everyone was able to appreciate the city's bustling night view more clearly.

Countless soul-guided lamps, adorning the city, illuminated it brightly, their lights reflecting the starlight in a mesmerizing interplay. The scene was both hazy and breathtaking. Within the myriad lights, subtle shifts in soul power could be discerned.

According to the registration information, upon entering Mingdu, their first task was to complete the registration process. Although the previous registration had already been completed, registration was necessary to confirm the arrival of the participating sect teams. Afterward, the Sun Moon Empire would arrange accommodations and the competition schedule.

Compared to the overcrowded Xingluo City of the previous tournament, Mingdu appeared remarkably orderly. Although the number of people on the streets had noticeably increased, there was absolutely no feeling of congestion. This was the advantage of a large enough city. Soldiers in iron armor patrolled the streets regularly. Each patrol consisted of twelve men, and their discipline was impeccable.

Although the group was unfamiliar with Mingdu, someone was! Nana had grown up in this city and was quite familiar with everything there. She quickly led everyone to the registration area.

The registration place is called Mingyue Hotel.

This is a large hotel with eight floors, located in the heart of Mingdu. The entirely silver-white building can be seen from afar. Each floor is very tall, making it one of the tallest and most iconic buildings in Mingdu, even with only eight floors.

Upon entering the hotel lobby, one is immediately struck by its metallic feel. The interior decor mirrors the exterior, presented in a silver-white hue, with various streamlined designs that evoke the allure of exquisitely crafted artifacts, tempting one to touch them. Simplicity, grandeur, and sophistication—that's the first impression Mingyue Hotel gives.

At this moment, quite a few people had gathered in the spacious hall, which spanned several thousand square meters. As soon as Ji Lin and his group entered, a young woman in a silver dress immediately came to greet them.

"Greetings, distinguished guests. Are you here to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament?" The young woman was tall and slender, with an exceptionally beautiful face. Her silver dress, which reached past her calves, was perfectly proportioned, giving her an elegant and noble air. A faint smile graced her pretty face, making her easy to approach and friendly.

Zhang Lexuan, Ji Lin, and Xu Jiujiu, who were walking at the front, revealed their identities.

"So they are distinguished guests from Shrek Academy and the Star Luo Empire."

The girl smiled slightly, then looked at Ji Lin apologetically.

"According to the rules, teams that made it to the top eight in the previous competition can register first, while this VIP from Zizaimen needs to wait in line."

Ji Lin nodded. He wasn't surprised. Compared to the previous champion Shrek Academy and the top four Star Luo Royal Academy, the Free Sect was indeed a small, unknown sect.

He wasn't angry, after all, these were all unspoken rules. He believed that after the conclusion of this Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, the name of Zizai Sect would resound throughout the continent.

The girl waved to another girl in a silver dress in the distance.

The girl whispered a few words to the girl in the silver dress.

The girl in the silver dress understood and smiled slightly at Ji Lin, saying, "Because there are quite a few groups arriving at this moment, please wait a moment, esteemed guests. Please follow me."

Ji Lin nodded to Zhang Lexuan and Xu Jiujiu, indicating that they should go and register first.

Then, leading the Zizaimen group, they followed the girl in the silver dress into the main hall.

The lobby, located on the east side of the first floor of the Mingyue Hotel, occupies an area of ​​approximately 1,000 square meters. It's filled with soft, comfortable white leather sofas. The group from Zizaimen was led to a set of sofas, where the girl in the silver dress bowed and turned to leave. Immediately, a waitress in a white skirt approached, offering them various drinks and snacks with exceptionally attentive service.

After the waiter left, Nan Qiuqiu said indignantly, "What the hell! The top eight from last year can register with priority. This is the first time our sect has participated in this kind of competition. Why is there such a rule? It's infuriating."

Ye Guyi patted Nan Qiuqiu's head and said, "Alright, Qiuqiu, it's just registration. We're not in a hurry. We'll save face on the competition field."

Nan Qiuqiu was born in the Year of the Donkey, so she needs to be stroked gently. Ye Guyi clearly knows this very well.

The group sat on the sofa, eating snacks and drinking beverages, watching the participating teams come and go. In just a short while, they noticed that more than one Soul Saint expert had entered the hall.

Including those who signed up, there were probably more than thirty experts at the Soul Saint level or above. Undoubtedly, experts at this level of cultivation should be team leaders and teachers of various participating teams. Teams like the Zizai Sect with Soul Saint members are extremely rare.

However, this also demonstrates the importance that the sects and academies on the mainland attach to this competition. It's important to understand that Soul Masters at the Soul Saint level or above are prominent figures everywhere, holding considerable status.

Because of this tournament, probably more than one-fifth of the top soul masters in the entire continent will gather in Mingdu.

Soon, about ten minutes later, Zhang Lexuan and Xu Jiujiu led the group into the lobby. They had already completed the registration process and were now following the welcoming girl to check into the Mingyue Hotel.

Ji Lin nodded to the two from a distance, indicating that they didn't need to worry about them.

Seeing that Shrek Academy and Star Luo Royal Academy had already completed their registration procedures and were ready to check into their hotels, Nan Qiuqiu said with great dissatisfaction, "Why haven't they let us check in yet! Their efficiency is so low."

Ye Guyi shook her head helplessly. Nan Qiuqiu was just like that, impatient.

After waiting for more than half an hour, hotel staff finally came to guide them to check-in.

The registration area was in the center of the hotel lobby, with a row of long tables laid out horizontally, facing the main entrance. There were ten people in total responsible for registration.

There was a row of empty tables neatly arranged next to them, and they had to fill out forms first, guided by the staff.

Upon seeing the form, Ji Lin and the others understood why they had to wait so long; the form required filling in a lot of information. Detailed information for each regular and reserve member had to be filled out, including name, age, sect affiliation, and so on. Just filling out the form took ten minutes.

After filling out the forms, everyone had to have their photo taken in front of the registration desk.

The image-recording machine is a special auxiliary soul tool that can record a person's appearance. After the image is recorded, it is directly printed on a report, fully demonstrating the Sun Moon Empire's leading position in technology.

After the group photo was taken, a physical examination and fitness test were required. This was mainly to confirm that the participants were indeed under twenty years old.

Led by the staff, the group arrived at a large room on the inner side of the hotel's first floor. There were already people queuing inside.

The Zizaimen group is relatively simpler, since their only reserve member is Nana.

Just as it was almost their turn, Ji Lin spotted a familiar face in a corner of the body alignment room.

In the corner of the physical testing room stood a young girl. She was still as beautiful as ever, with a slender figure. She looked a little taller than she had a few years ago, but her pretty face had become unhealthy and pale. Her once bright and lively eyes seemed to have changed color, with a dark blue tinge in her beautiful pupils. She stood there as if she had blended into the shadows.

If Ji Lin hadn't possessed such powerful mental strength, he wouldn't have noticed her at all. At least Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and Wang Qiu'er, who also knew the girl, hadn't been able to spot her.

This girl is none other than Tang Ya, who disappeared a few years ago. Compared to when she disappeared a few years ago, Tang Ya's appearance has not changed much.

Following Ji Lin's gaze, everyone looked towards the corner of the physical testing room and saw Tang Ya, who was pale-faced.

The others didn't recognize Tang Ya, but Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao exclaimed in surprise, "Senior Sister Xiao Ya!?"

This exclamation drew the attention of everyone in the physical testing room.

Tang Ya's gaze also turned towards her, but her eyes were lifeless, and her body stood there motionless, giving the impression that she had lost her soul.

Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao were overjoyed. They knew how difficult it had been for Bei Bei to find Tang Ya all these years. They never expected to see her again in the physical testing room of the All-Continent Youth Soul Master Elite Competition.

The two, their emotions running high, were about to rush over when Ye Guyi grabbed their shoulders. They turned around and looked at Ye Guyi with a puzzled expression.

Ye Guyi, however, looked solemnly at the men in black behind Tang Ya.

As the two exclaimed Tang Ya's name, several men in black came up behind Tang Ya, one of whom even looked towards Ji Lin and the others.

These people were dressed rather unusually and eye-catchingly, all wearing black and exuding a cold and sinister aura.

The man in black who was looking in their direction was an elderly man in black. The old man had two distinctive eyebrows, one higher and one lower, and he was also quite thin.

Ye Guyi pressed down on Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao's shoulders and transmitted his soul power, saying, "Don't go over there. They are all evil soul masters. The one in the lead is at least a titled Douluo-level evil soul master."

Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao were startled and stopped struggling. They both knew that Ye Guyi's martial soul was the Holy Angel, which gave her an extraordinary sensitivity to the cultivation and abilities of evil soul masters.

Since she said that, she must be right. The men in black with Tang Ya were all evil spirit masters, so Tang Ya must be one of them.

(End of this chapter)