Douluo Continent: Lin Dong transmigrates into Huo Yuhao

Chapter 61 Shrek's Best Luck

"Your Majesty, why do you look so worried?"

A beautiful woman dressed in a red palace dress stood beside Xu Jiawei and asked him in confusion.

Xu Jiawei looked at her with a complicated expression and shook his head:

"Your Majesty need not worry. I just feel it's a pity that Dai Hao's son was also participating in the competition today, and I couldn't let him come back to see him."

Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman nodded slightly and smiled, "Dai Hao has been guarding the border for many years, so it's only natural that he can't return. He won't blame His Majesty. Besides, didn't you invite Zhu Ling over?"

Xu Jiawei's furrowed brows relaxed slightly, and he gently squeezed her hand, smiling as he said:

"Your Majesty is truly reassuring. You are right. Jiu Jiu and Zhu Ling should be able to arrive at the scene in a few days. This can be considered a reward for Dai Hao's many years of fighting. Let's watch the match."

Following Xu Jiawei's gaze, the queue in the waiting area below the stage had already taken their places.

The fourteen contestants from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Masters were already standing in the waiting area. Looking at the Shrek Academy members in front of him, Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but grit his teeth and say:

"In the next competition, this genius will definitely stand in front of Shrek Academy. Why should they stand in front of us?"

Meng Hongchen fastened the bow on her chest and couldn't help but tease her:

"Tch, as a preliminary team member, where you stand next isn't up to you, but rather Lin Dong and Ma Rulong, right, Lin Dong?"

Seeing the somewhat frightening look in his eyes, Meng Hongchen blinked her beautiful eyes, waved her hand in front of his face, and whispered:

"What's wrong with you? You look so murderous. Did you see an enemy?"

Lin Dong paused for a moment, then suppressed his emotions and nodded somewhat awkwardly. Meng Hongchen obediently said "oh" and didn't bother him anymore.

At the front of the Shrek Academy team, Dai Huabin suddenly felt a chill on his neck. He abruptly turned to look back and, seeing Lin Dong's calm face, couldn't help but feel a little puzzled:

This guy… do I know him? Why do I feel a chill down my spine?

Lin Dong noticed his scrutinizing gaze and calmly looked away. However, no one noticed that his fists were slightly red from being clenched too tightly.

Seeing him look away, Dai Huabin shook his head in confusion and whispered:

"I have a feeling that the chill I felt earlier came from that guy, but he didn't seem to react strangely when we looked at each other. What's going on?"

Seeing the suspicious look on his face, Zhu Lu couldn't help but ask:

"What's wrong, Hua Bin? Is something on your mind?"

Dai Huabin forced a smile and shook his head:

"It's nothing, I just felt like I ran into someone I knew. Maybe I'm just overthinking it..."

Lin Dong glanced indifferently at Dai Huabin, loosened his clenched hands, then turned his gaze to the stage, scanning it roughly. He sighed inwardly with some disappointment:

Looks like you didn't come. Back then, you let your precious son beat me in front of your mother. It's a pity that you can't witness the fate of your own precious son today.

Seeing Lin Dong's dazed expression, Meng Hongchen said with some concern:

"Don't overthink it. We'll do everything we can to help you get revenge during the match. Now just wait for Grandpa to announce the draw results."

Lin Dong had just nodded when he saw Jing Hongchen, with a complicated expression, slowly walking towards them. He cursed under his breath:

"Damn Shrek, they're so lucky, they got a bye. It looks like our plan to observe them in the knockout stage is going to fail, which isn't good news for us."

Upon hearing his words, everyone's faces turned somewhat solemn, even though on the surface, Shrek's lineup was far inferior to theirs.

But having spent so much time with Lin Dong, they had already learned the principle that even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit.

Moreover, although Shrek Academy's Soul Emperor is a woman with a voluptuous figure, her profile is even more impressive than her measurements.

A level 68 Soul Emperor, especially one from Shrek Academy, renowned for training Soul Masters, naturally commands their attention.

Lin Dong calmly withdrew his gaze, looked at Jing Hongchen, and asked softly, "By the way, Dean, who is our opponent?"

"This is even more puzzling. Based on your guess, and considering Shrek Academy's bye today, we thought we would draw a powerful team. But it turns out it's just a third-rate academy from the Douling Empire."

Seeing Jing Hongchen's bewildered expression, Lin Dong frowned and analyzed:

"It's too early to draw conclusions. Among so many academies, it's strange that Shrek Academy was the only one to receive a bye. As for our opponents, it's possible that they're just putting up a smokescreen."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Seeing their somewhat nervous expressions, Lin Dong clapped his hands:

"There's no need to worry too much. With so many people watching, they'll at most resort to some petty tricks. If they go too far, then we can see who's more ruthless."

Seeing the sharp glint in his eyes, everyone exchanged smiles, and Ma Rulong tentatively asked:

"How about your qualifiers go up for a spin in this match? The opponents are all around level three, and if we accidentally kill someone, it'll be troublesome."

Lin Dong turned his head slightly and said to Xiao Hongchen:

"Why don't you go? I need to wait for him to come on before I go, otherwise it would be bad if he got away."

Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but curl his lip and say, "This genius disdains to fight against a third-ring contestant. Isn't that bullying a child?"

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Seeing Lin Dong's meaningful look, she glared at him and said, "What? Do you think everyone is like you, challenging someone twenty-five levels higher?"

Lin Dong smiled faintly, no longer responding to his words. Watching the various elaborate formalities conclude, Xu Jiawei spoke in a deep voice through the amplified soul tool:

"I hereby declare the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament officially open!"

"Shrek! Shrek! Shrek!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire audience chanted Shrek Academy's name. When the audience's emotions reached their peak, the host's voice resounded throughout the venue through the amplified soul tool.

"Dear viewers, please be patient. A total of 133 colleges are participating in this round of elimination matches. Only 67 colleges can pass the final round, and one college will receive a bye."

It's with great regret that I have to tell you all that Shrek Academy truly lives up to its reputation as the top academy on the continent; even their luck in the draw was exceptional. We can only hope for their performance in the round-robin tournament.

The first match will be between the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and the Douling Empire Cloud Dance Academy!

Upon hearing this, many Shrek fans in the audience immediately began to exclaim in surprise:

"As expected of Shrek Academy, the number one academy on the continent!"

Just as there are Shrek fans, there are also supporters of the Sun Moon Empire, and dissenting voices have risen in response.

"A cover-up! A cover-up!"

Some of the warmongers immediately protested, saying:

"Boring! We want to see Shrek Academy and the Sun and Moon Academy clashed in blood!"

(End of this chapter)