Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

Take the body as the soul, cultivate oneself, and do not rely on external things.

The Body Sect has dispatched its elite forces, heading straight for Mingdu!

……

Shrek City, the Tang Clan's headquarters.

With a thunderous roar, after the Goddess of Light and the Black Dragon Shield collided for the only and final time, amidst the explosions of countless soul powers clashing and the crisp shattering of the defensive soul tools, the solo dance in the frost finally came to an end.

With a flash of light, Wang Dong'er and Huo Yuhao, whose physique had become several times larger than before, appeared and collapsed to the ground.

Their faces were incredibly pale, but looking at Qian Duoduo, whose true form of the Black Dragon Shield had been broken and whose body was covered in damaged soul tools, and the Tang Clan members who were filled with shock, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er exchanged a glance, their faces shining with excitement and agitation.

"We did it! Dong'er. With your sect's secret technique, we're sure to win the championship!"

Huo Yuhao clenched his fists and hugged them tightly to his chest, calling out with deep emotion, yet daring not to overstep the bounds in the slightest.

Wang Dong'er subconsciously wanted to hug Huo Yuhao, but looking at his appearance, she couldn't help but feel sad and resentful towards her father whom she had never met.

She pursed her lips and said, "But Kong Tianxu's strength, I'm afraid..."

"It's okay, Dong'er, trust me."

Huo Yuhao took a deep breath, suppressing his surging blood and qi. He unconsciously glanced at Wang Qiu'er, who was standing apart from the others, and then his gaze swept over the other Shrek Seven Devils one by one.

Then, he raised his arm high, now even thicker than He Caitou's, and shouted:

As if ignited by his emotions, the other seven Shrek Seven Devils blazed with fighting spirit. Wang Dong'er even forgot her momentary sadness and, together with the others, roared out the vow etched deep in their souls:

Victory is certain!

The sound echoed through the Tang Clan's base, dispelling the previous shock and igniting a surge of fighting spirit.

Not far away, Wang Qiu'er withdrew her complicated gaze from Huo Yuhao, gently stroking the golden dragon spear in her hand that seemed to be trembling slightly, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

From the current perspective, the decision to follow the dictates of fate to find that person is not bad, and the plan he proposed in private is also very feasible.

But the Golden Dragon Spear, the pride of the Dragon God, why did you...?

Fear?

……

Dragon City, in the northern part of the mainland.

A young man with short, dark blue hair standing upright like steel needles stood proudly atop the city wall, gazing at the vast road leading to the Ming capital.

He slowly closed his five fingers, his knuckles making a crisp cracking sound, as if he had already firmly grasped the championship trophy, which symbolized the supreme glory of the Soul Master world, in his palm.

A haughty and cold smile spread across his lips.

"Supreme Dragon... a pretty boy produced in the academy's childish brawl. I hope you can last a little longer under my command."

……

Haotian Sect.

Inside the secret chamber, a withered old man in gray robes held out his hands, and a dazzling golden light flowed from his palms like liquid, continuously pouring into the body of the trembling boy in front of him.

The boy's face was deathly pale, his jaw was clenched, and the veins on his forehead were bulging. He was clearly enduring unimaginable pain, but the soul power emanating from his body was steadily increasing at an astonishing speed!

An almost frenzied obsession flickered in the old man's eyes.

"Do not be afraid, child, you will bear unparalleled power and restore the glory of my Haotian!"

……

Douling Empire, Star Luo Empire, Heavenly Soul Empire... various hidden sects and ancient families...

The wind rises from the tip of a blade of grass.

At this moment, undercurrents surged across the continent, and clouds stirred in all directions. But for all the young generation of Soul Master geniuses, there was only one goal, and only one melody—

Onward to Mingdu!

……

The new All-Continent Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament has raised the banner of "returning to tradition." This is because this tournament, with its ten-thousand-year history, already allows sects and academies to compete on the same stage.

It wasn't until nearly a thousand years ago that the competition gradually evolved into one limited to academies. This time, following a proposal from the organizer, the Sun Moon Empire, and after consultations with various empires and powers, it was decided to reinstate the eligibility for sects to participate and to significantly adjust the competition format.

This move instantly elevated the scale and influence of the competition to an unprecedented level.

Sects, in terms of both number and foundation, often surpass academies.

For the academy, the results of the competition are a golden opportunity to attract high-quality students; for the sect, it is also an excellent stage to absorb fresh blood and expand its influence.

As soon as the new competition rules were announced, at least 60% of the sects on the mainland took notice and eagerly signed up.

If the organizing committee hadn't ultimately added restrictions requiring each sect team to have at least five Soul Masters with four or higher Soul Rings, the number of participating teams this year would probably have exceeded ten times the historical record.

Even so, after rigorous review, a total of 166 teams successfully registered, far exceeding the previous edition.

With its unparalleled wealth, the Sun and Moon Empire was naturally more than capable of organizing such a grand event. However, Mingdu, the most magnificent city on the continent, also made meticulous preparations for three months, expanding a large number of luxury hotels and adding rooms to accommodate the influx of guests from all over the world.

What's strange is that these expanded hotels seem to be too concentrated, and they are also very close to some relatively confidential buildings.

It wasn't that no astute citizens or officials of the Sun Moon Empire noticed this, but all their doubts and reports were quietly suppressed under the intervention of a gentle yet absolutely powerful force, leaving no trace.

Of course, none of the above matters have anything to do with a certain mysterious Holy Spirit Emperor or Prince Tianxu.

When Kong Tianxu emerged from the laboratory after spending more than a month there, the newly forged Sky-Piercing Spear in his hand had disappeared. Although he himself felt that the Sky-Piercing Spear was a rare masterpiece of a level nine soul tool, possessing extremely powerful characteristics such as armor penetration, sharpness, elemental compatibility, and hardness and toughness.

However, the great tenth-level soul master, His Excellency Kong Deming, with his discerning and almost harsh eye, pointed out several flaws that needed improvement without any mercy, and naturally "borrowed" this new toy that Kong Tianxu liked so much for research.

This completely thwarted Kong Tianxu's plan to appear wielding the Sky-Piercing Spear.

Kong Deming explained that he needed to have the plan evaluated by the other level-nine soul masters and then make some modifications so that Kong Tianxu could use it better in the future.

What could Kong Tianxu say but comply?

Despite his deep suspicion that his grandfather simply wanted to show off this unprecedented level-nine soul tool made by an eighteen-year-old soul master to his old friends.

After a short rest, and changing into a simple and neat white outfit with gold trim, Kong Tianxu strolled out of the main hall.

In the plaza in front of the palace, six figures stood solemnly waiting, their auras refined and their gazes intense.

Cain, Yan Feng, Tang Ya, Xu Tianzhen, Wang Xiaolei, Nan Qiuqiu.

Three-Soul Saint, Two-Soul Emperor, One-Soul King.

Looking at the history of the All-Continent Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, and even across the entire younger generation of Soul Masters in the Douluo Continent, there has never been such a luxurious lineup among those under twenty years old.

Each of them, individually, could be the core of any top team, yet they are gathered together now. It's truly a constellation of stars.

But in the eyes of the six, the young man in front of them, though only smiling faintly, radiated boundless light and heat like the sun, drawing all their attention away.

Kong Tianxu's gaze swept calmly over his team members, his tone so indifferent as if he were merely recounting a trivial matter:

“Let’s go, let’s make the Holy Church’s first appearance. By the way,”

"Win another championship."

Chapter 270 Beibei: Goodbye, my lover! Whose lover?

Mingdu, city center, Mingyue Hotel.

The moment you step into the hotel lobby, a unique metallic feel washes over you. The interior design is consistent with the building's exterior, both featuring a cool and fluid silver-white color scheme. Various futuristic, streamlined designs intertwine, resembling a meticulously crafted, giant work of art.

However, the significance of this visually striking building goes far beyond its aesthetic appeal.

As the central base for all participating teams in this year's All-Continent Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, it has become the absolute focus of attention for the entire Ming Capital and even the entire Soul Master community across the continent.

Inside the magnificent hall, which covers several thousand square meters and has a ceiling height of over ten meters, figures moved about, and groups of Soul Masters with different attire and auras went back and forth, registering and talking in hushed tones. A subtle atmosphere of excitement and tension permeated the air.

When Zhang Lexuan led the Shrek team to the registration desk, the shock lingered on their faces had not yet completely subsided.

Mingdu, the premier city on the continent, doesn't even have city walls!

Along the way, the towering buildings and the Soul Guidance live broadcast screens scattered throughout the streets and alleys constantly challenged their perceptions, and made everyone's eyes unconsciously become serious.

On the way to the Mingyue Hotel, guided by the Soul Guidance Screens throughout the city, the astonishing depth of the Sun Moon Empire was on full display. Compared to the bustling crowds during the Star Luo City Tournament, the orderliness of Mingdu was astonishing.

Although the number of people on the streets has increased significantly, there is no sense of crowding or chaos; everything is efficient and orderly.

Even though the Shrek group wasn't very familiar with Mingdu, they easily found the registration area.

At this moment, Bei Bei was bending over and filling out a form, while Huo Yuhao slowly closed his eyes, seemingly dozing off.

Without a doubt, this guy is using his mental detection again.

In everyone's minds, a strange, panoramic view appeared, as if suspended from the ten-meter-high dome of the Mingyue Hotel, taking in all the living beings below.

These people were rendered in different colors in the mental vision: black, purple, yellow, and white, each radiating soul power fluctuations of varying intensity.

Huo Yuhao was still muttering to himself:

"They even set up mental shielding soul tools here? The Sun Moon Empire really has money to burn. This competition is truly full of hidden talents. From what we've observed so far, even among the team leaders of those who are currently registering, there are more than thirty Soul Saint level experts. Because for this competition, probably more than one-fifth of the top soul masters on the entire continent will gather in Mingdu."

His words elicited varying reactions from the group. The Shrek members, in particular, were generally filled with fighting spirit.

As the team leader, Zhang Lexuan's expression was quite serious, but her eyes were shifting, and she wasn't focusing all her attention on Huo Yuhao's words. Instead, she seemed to be searching for something.

Only Wang Qiu'er stared blankly at the dazzling array of soul-guided technology crystals, still reeling from the shock of Mingdu's advanced technology. Clearly, she was far from calm.

"Oh, someone we know is here." Huo Yuhao's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

Following Huo Yuhao's mental detection guidance, everyone saw a group of people walking towards them from not far away. They all recognized the person walking in front.

It was Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire.

However, at this moment, the usually composed and elegant princess's eyes were filled with undisguised shock.

Xu Jiujiu naturally came to register, but she never expected to see Huo Yuhao looking like this here.

The boy who could once be considered somewhat handsome has now transformed into a burly man, his muscles bulging exaggeratedly. His neck is slightly tilted forward, his limbs and head are exceptionally large, while his torso appears rather thin.

The Shrek team's traditional poop-green uniform on him looked like a tight-fitting suit, making him stand out in the crowd.

"Huo Yuhao?" After a long while, she walked up to the crowd, and the Tang Clan members all stood up politely to greet her.

Of course, Wang Qiu'er was an exception.

She exclaimed in surprise, "What...what happened to you? Did something go wrong during your cultivation?"

She naturally knew Huo Yuhao. Although Huo Yuhao's brilliance was completely overshadowed by Kong Tianxu in the previous Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, his top-tier talents in twin martial souls and ultimate martial souls, as well as the gray power he displayed in the finals that even Super Douluo would be shaken to their core, were enough to make the Star Luo Royal Family pay him enough attention.