Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 385 The Opportunity Has Arrived

Xu Tianran's intention in having the Holy Spirit Sect participate in the competition was to target Shrek Academy and other sects; their mission was to clear obstacles for the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team.

Xu Tianran has already told Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen that if they can meet the Holy Spirit Sect team in the final, then the championship will be theirs.

The meaning is self-evident, given how clearly the statement has been made.

Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen had long known that the Empire had secretly allied with the Holy Spirit Cult, but they never expected to be arranged to participate in the competition to pave the way for them and become their pawns. Although they also despised evil soul masters, it was Xu Tianran's arrangement, and they had no choice but to obey.

Xiao Hongchen also knew the importance of this competition to him and his sister. After all, although they lost to the Shrek team in the last final, they were not the real core members, nor were they the captains of the command team. But this time it was different. They represented the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, the Mingde Hall, their grandfather, and even more so, the country.

They absolutely cannot lose to Shrek Academy again. This time, Shrek Academy is without Ji Lin and Wang Qiu'er, and his sister Meng Hongchen is now incredibly strong. This is their only chance, and they absolutely cannot lose the battle against Shrek Academy.

First, they drew lots to divide the area into two halves.

Shrek Academy was the first to draw lots, after all, they were the previous champions and a legendary powerhouse in the tournament. At this juncture, no matter how much the Sun Moon Empire disliked Shrek Academy, they still had to give them face.

Beibei appeared very composed. Although he was under a lot of pressure, he was now representing Shrek Academy, and being as steady as he was, he would not reveal his true thoughts.

Shrek Academy, Upper Division.

Beibei drew a spot in the upper half of the draw.

The second one to be selected was the outstanding Zizaimen.

Ji Lin, dressed in a black trench coat, calmly stepped forward to draw lots. To him, it didn't matter who his opponent was; he was invincible, so they could do as they pleased.

"The Gate of Freedom, Lower Half"

Upon hearing the words "lower bracket," a noticeable sense of relief emanated from the Shrek team. Zizaimen being drawn into the lower bracket meant they would only face him in the finals.

Beyond the Gate of Freedom lies the powerful and mysterious Holy Spirit Sect team.

Tang Ya was still wearing a black robe today, and her pretty face was covered by a veil, but how could her figure and eyes hide them from Bei Bei and others who knew her well?

Standing behind Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi could see Bei Bei's clenched fists. He sighed, completely understanding Bei Bei's feelings.

Tang Ya completed the draw without hesitation.

"Holy Spirit Sect, Lower Half"

Next up in the draw is the Snow Demon Sect team, which includes Vina and Muxue.

Mu Xue, who was in charge of drawing lots, smiled and said, "So I don't need to draw any, right?"

"Snow Demon Sect, Upper Half".

No wonder Mu Xue smiled. The most difficult opponents, Zizai Sect and Holy Spirit Sect, are both in the lower half of the zone. Their opponent is Shrek Academy, the number one academy on the continent, which has not yet shown overwhelming strength.

At this point, the four group winners have been divided into teams. The upper bracket consists of: Shrek Academy and Snow Demon Sect.

The lower half of the bracket consists of the Zizaimen team and the Shenglingzong team.

Both teams in the upper bracket have favorable draws.

The strongest and the most dangerous have met; this situation couldn't be better.

"The draw for the quarterfinals will now take place. Shrek Academy will draw first."

Beibei raised his hand to draw, but his eyes narrowed when he pulled out the card.

"Shrek Academy drew... the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy."

Xiao Hongchen suddenly looked up and met Meng Hongchen's gaze. The opportunity had arrived!

On Shrek Academy's side, everyone's expression froze. Of the four teams that qualified as second place, Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy was the strongest, and it just so happened that Bei Bei drew it!

The second group to draw lots was the Snow Demon Sect.

"The Snow Demon Sect's opponent in the quarterfinals is the Star Luo Royal Academy."

Xu Jiujiu made no comment on the result. Among the top eight, there were few that Xingluo Royal Academy could beat. She had already given up and didn't care who they played against, since they would all be eliminated in the top eight anyway. She knew her team's level well, but it didn't matter. As long as Zizaimen could win the championship, that was enough.

She is the wife of the leader of the Zizai Sect, and a dignified deputy leader.

The draw for the upper bracket is over, and the only two teams left that haven't been drawn are Tianlongmen and Mingdu Soul Master Academy.

"Next, the Zizai Gate will draw lots."

"The opponent of the Zizai Sect is the Tianlong Sect."

"Yay! \(^o^)/!"

Nan Qiuqiu cheered, her excitement overflowing.

Ji Lin and Ye Guyi exchanged a speechless glance. How much resentment must Nan Qiuqiu harbor towards the Heavenly Dragon Gate? They remembered that when they were searching for Nan Shuishui, the leader of the Earthly Dragon Gate, the titled Douluo of the Heavenly Dragon Gate had personally taken action. Anyone with eyes could see the relationship between the Heavenly Dragon Gate and the Earthly Dragon Gate, but Nan Qiuqiu was keen on attacking her own people. They remembered that when Ji Lin drew the Earthly Dragon Gate, Nan Qiuqiu was also eager to be the first to step up.

Without a doubt, the final match will not require a draw, with the Holy Spirit Sect facing off against the Mingdu Soul Master Academy.

For Ji Lin, all he needed to do was wipe out the Holy Spirit Sect in the lower half of the region. He wanted to show these evil soul masters that they were only fit to hide in the shadows and eke out a living, not to stand arrogantly in the sunlight.

He wasn't optimistic about Shrek Academy in the upper half of the bracket. He knew how strong Meng Hongchen was now—the ultimate Ice Soul Saint, with the Ice Toad martial soul evolved. He also saw that Bei Bei had broken through to the Soul Saint level, but Bei Bei was probably no match for Meng Hongchen. The Snow Demon Sect was no simple sect either; the people from the Body Sect were inside. Their Body Martial Soul was already very powerful, not inferior to evil soul masters of the same level at all.

"Alright, the draw is complete. The quarterfinals will be held the day after tomorrow. The upper bracket matches will be in the morning, and the lower bracket matches will be in the afternoon. Please prepare yourselves. As the competition reaches its final stages, every match is extremely important for you. I hope you can achieve good results."

After the draw, the officials left. The eight teams also headed out of the banquet hall.

As the competition progressed, fewer and fewer teams stayed at the Mingyue Hotel, and most of the teams that had finished their matches chose to leave.

After all, this place is a place of sorrow for them.

Of course, some people will choose to stay and continue watching the game, which is a rare opportunity. But the world is just that realistic. All teams that have been eliminated must move out of the Mingyue Hotel.

(End of this chapter)