Douluo Continent: Half-level Innate Realm, but a Sword Cultivator with a Heart-Only Mind

Behind Bibi Dong, Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly.

The Spirit Hall had already spread the word that the reward for this year's Soul Master Competition would be three soul bones.

However, it wasn't specified what kind of soul bone it was, which leaves a lot of room for interpretation.

Ning Fengzhi originally thought that after Qi Dao showed an almost invincible attitude, the Spirit Hall would casually use three ordinary soul bones as the reward for this competition, but he did not expect the Spirit Hall to play by its own rules.

Especially the 70,000-year-old soul bone awarded to the champion, it seemed tailor-made for Qi Dao.

Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but overthink.

Is the Spirit Hall trying to curry favor with Qi Dao through this method?

Otherwise, there's no way to explain it!

Beside Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo looked at the 70,000-year-old Divine Sword Shadowless Right Arm Bone in front of Bibi Dong, and a look of longing also appeared in his eyes.

This soul bone is also suitable for him!

On the other side, on the field.

The three members of the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation wore expressions of shock and confusion.

Didn't His Holiness the Pope say that he could replace the champion's reward with any three soul bones?

Is this what you call replacement?

However, they immediately convinced themselves, "Her Majesty the Pope must have her reasons for doing this!"

The others looked on with envy at the group from Tiandou Academy, especially Qi Dao.

In their view, the championship of this Soul Master Competition was already in Qi Dao's hands.

These three soul bones will naturally be acquired by the Heaven Dou Academy.

Just as they were feeling envious, Bibi Dong continued to speak.

"This morning, each of your three teams will send seven players to compete in the individual elimination rounds. The team that remains at the end will have an advantage and will directly enter the championship battle tomorrow."

The two losing teams will compete for the other spot in the finals in the afternoon.

"Now, you can send one player onto the field."

Upon hearing this, Qi Dao stepped forward, smiling as he looked at the members of the Star Luo Royal Academy and the Spirit Hall team.

When both teams saw that Qi Dao was the first to step forward, their faces darkened.

Qi Dao's team is well-known; even if the whole team goes up together, they might not be able to win, let alone in a one-on-one duel.

Prince Davis of the Star Luo Empire stepped out from the crowd and said, "Your Holiness, I think we don't need to continue this round of one-on-one elimination matches. Let's have the Star Luo Royal Academy and the Spirit Hall team play a team match instead."

"The winner will face off against Heaven Dou Academy in the final showdown tomorrow."

"Granted!" Bibi Dong nodded lightly upon hearing this, then looked at Xie Yue and the other two.

"And you?"

A hint of resentment flashed in Xie Yue's eyes, but they also knew that even if they absorbed the soul bone, they would still be no match for Qi Dao.

Since that's the case, it's better to conserve our strength and compete with Star Luo Royal Academy for second place.

He then said in a deep voice, "Your Holiness, the Spirit Hall team also agrees!"

This outcome was entirely expected.

Qi Dao posed a tremendous threat to them!

Finally, after making their preparations, the Star Luo and Spirit Hall teams had a match in the square in front of the Papal Palace.

Without a doubt, the Spirit Hall team was the ultimate winner.

Although the Star Luo Royal Academy had shown enough respect to the Spirit Hall team, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun used their Spirit Fusion Technique as soon as the match started.

After the two unleashed the Netherworld White Tiger technique, their combat power was once comparable to that of a high-level Soul King.

But they were still no match for the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall.

Even Xie Yue and Hu Liena did not use their Martial Soul Fusion Technique.

After absorbing the ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, the three of them increased their level by one to two levels.

In addition, the three of them possessed extraordinary martial spirits, and even with their combined strength, they managed to drag the Netherworld White Tiger to its limit.

Without the Netherworld White Tiger, the Star Luo Royal Academy was like a paper tiger in front of the Spirit Hall team, and was easily defeated.

However, despite winning the match, the Spirit Hall team members showed no joy on their faces.

Because they know that if they win this battle, the real boss will be waiting for them tomorrow!

After the match ended and the spectators dispersed, Ning Fengzhi found Xue Qinghe.

"Teacher, you wanted to see me?"

Xue Qinghe looked at Ning Fengzhi with a puzzled expression.

Ning Fengzhi's expression was somewhat serious. He then told Xue Qinghe about his suspicions that the Spirit Hall's champion reward was unreasonable.

He then said solemnly, "Qinghe, the Spirit Hall's move seems to be an attempt to win over Qi Dao. You must keep a close eye on him!"

"Over the years, the Spirit Hall has become increasingly restless, and I have a bad feeling about it."

"If a genius like Qi Dao were to join the Spirit Hall, who would be able to suppress them in the future?"

After hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, a look of realization flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes.

So that's what they came for.

He smiled and comforted him, "Teacher, don't worry, I treat you with sincerity, and Adao will never abandon me."

Hearing Xue Qinghe's confident tone, Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly.

He felt that his usually composed disciple seemed to be overly optimistic about Qi Dao's situation.

It should be noted that the Spirit Hall even brought out a 70,000-year-old soul bone in order to curry favor with Qi Dao.

Could Xue Qinghe possibly produce a treasure even more precious than a 70,000-year-old soul bone?

...

Time flew by and the next day arrived.

Early in the morning, the students from Tiandou Academy set off from the hotel.

Xue Qinghe and Dugu Bo walked at the front of the group to prevent any accidents.

Along the way, countless Soul Masters gazed upon them, their eyes filled with nothing but respect and admiration for these geniuses.

In front of the Papal Palace.

Bibi Dong, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo and others were already seated.

The three soul bones, awarded as a champion's prize, lay quietly on a red brocade plate to the side, emitting a faint aura of soul power.

In the square, the Spirit Hall team had been waiting for a long time.

The moment the figures of the Tiandou Academy appeared on the stone steps leading to the Papal Palace.

The expressions of the Spirit Hall team members visibly froze, and intense tension and solemnity appeared on their faces.

Although the match has not yet started, they have already felt unprecedented pressure from Qi Dao.

"The finals of the All-Continent Elite Tournament for Advanced Soul Master Academies are about to begin."

"Both teams, get ready!"

"The match will begin in fifteen minutes!"

Both sides returned to their positions, but compared to the Spirit Hall team, the Heaven Dou Academy team was much more relaxed.

Fifteen minutes later, the referee gave the whistle.

"The match begins!"

After the referee finished making the announcement, he immediately retreated quickly, clearing the field.

Both academies released their martial spirits.

The moment Qi Dao slowly drew his Peerless Sword, everyone in the Spirit Hall team was on high alert.

But surprisingly, Qi Dao did not rush to make a move.

On the contrary, the others from Tiandou Academy were eager to try their luck.

Clearly, the students of Tiandou Academy had already discussed and planned to give others a chance to showcase themselves after the competition began.

After all, this may be the most precious experience of their lives.

Upon seeing this, the members of the Spirit Hall team relaxed.

Great! As long as that monster Qi Dao doesn't rush to make a move, they can lose more gracefully.