Lu Mingfei starts from Douluo.

All three seeded teams need to participate today, but the opponents of the Star Luo Royal Academy team and the Spirit Hall Academy team are clearly not strong enough.

The Star Luo Royal Academy team won without even having to use the Netherworld White Tiger, while the Spirit Hall Academy team had a bit of a shady deal – they drew Thunder Academy, the runner-up in the Heaven Dou Division's qualifying rounds.

Three Soul Kings entered the arena and easily defeated Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Jade Heavenly Heart, cutting him down as if he were nothing.

After winning, you directly inherit the right to a bye in the third round, which means you advance directly to the fourth round.

Shrek Academy did the same, defeating the second-place team in the Star Luo Division's qualifying rounds and securing a direct spot in the top six.

Lu Mingfei could vaguely sense something was wrong from this; it seemed the Spirit Hall was hiding its strength.

But he couldn't understand why they needed to hide anything at a time like this. Could it be a spirit fusion technique? Or did they have a fourth spirit king?

--

All eight matches today were completed before noon, and everyone left the stadium to return to their accommodations to rest.

The Spirit Hall Academy team had just finished lunch in the cafeteria when they received a summons from the Pope.

Sunlight streamed through the stained glass windows of the dome, casting dappled and dazzling light and shadow on the hall floor.

At the far end of the hall, Pope Bibidon stood beneath the statue of an angel, dressed in a magnificent black robe, wearing a nine-curved purple-gold crown, and holding a jeweled scepter.

Xie Yue and the other two walked straight forward, knelt on one knee, and bowed.

Bibi Dong looked at Hu Liena and the other two below and nodded slightly: "You must have all seen Lu Mingfei's strength today. What are your thoughts? Please feel free to speak."

Chapter 172 Qian Renxue

Upon hearing this, Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan immediately understood that the Pope had probably been watching today's match closely.

But at this moment, they really didn't know how to start the conversation.

If they initially had unwavering confidence in their victory, after witnessing Lu Mingfei's godlike attack today, their confidence not only wavered but completely crumbled.

If they make a pledge to win now, the consequences of losing will be dire. But if they dare to say discouraging things now, they will be betraying the Spirit Hall's years of nurturing, and the consequences will only be more severe.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Have you all been scared silly by that Lu Mingfei?" Bibi Dong's expression was calm yet authoritative.

"Your Majesty, we will do everything in our power to defend the honor of the Spirit Hall, even at the cost of our lives," Hu Liena declared without hesitation.

Xie Yue and Yan immediately raised their heads with firm gazes to look at Bibi Dong. As members of the Spirit Hall, they would fight to the end for the honor of the Spirit Hall.

Bibi Dong nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this. If they didn't even have confidence, then their Spirit Hall would become a laughing stock.

"I have seen your determination, and I hope you will not let me down in the upcoming matches."

"But there's no need to risk your lives. You are the most outstanding disciples of the entire Spirit Hall in the past twenty years, and I don't want anything to happen to you."

Hu Liena and the other two were suddenly stunned. They never expected that His Holiness the supreme Pope would say such tender words.

"Your Majesty." The three lowered their heads, overwhelmed with a mixture of emotion and shame.

"Get up, all of you." Bibi Dong waved her hand gently, and a surge of soul power instantly lifted the three of them up from their knees.

"When you were chosen to be the Golden Generation, you were indeed the best among the younger generation. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, you all have the potential to become Title Douluo within the next thirty years."

"Meeting him today, Lu Mingfei has indeed exceeded my expectations."

"Even among all the innate full-strength soul masters recorded in history, there is no genius like him. Even I was inferior to him back then."

Hu Liena and the other two never expected the Pope to say such a thing.

It's unbelievable that the person in front of them is the Pope who is known as the strongest in the history of the Spirit Hall, without exception. It's simply unbelievable that she would have such a high opinion of Lu Mingfei.

Bibi Dong has extremely high standards. She can see that Lu Mingfei's martial soul is definitely a true god-level martial soul, far beyond what ordinary innate full soul power can compare to.

Today's match was just a warm-up; it wasn't his limit yet.

"So if you lose, I can understand, but I still hope you can do your best to win."

“He does possess the strength of a Soul Emperor, or even approaching the level of a Soul Saint, but the three of you also have a Martial Soul Fusion Technique, so you are not without a chance to defeat him.”

"Yes, Your Majesty, we will certainly not let you down." Xie Yue and the other two bowed deeply once again. The Pope himself had come to encourage them, and they were determined to repay this favor with their lives.

"Very good." Bibi Dong revealed a satisfied smile. Of the three, she valued Hu Liena the most and had the idea of ​​taking her as her disciple. At this moment, she was preparing to give the three of them a few more pointers.

But at that moment, an unusually familiar aura suddenly appeared outside the hall.

As the doors of the Papal Palace opened, the smile on her face froze instantly, replaced by a layer of frost.

"It's utterly laughable that the Pope, a figure of great stature, would flinch before even engaging in battle."

No one could have imagined that someone would dare to mock the Pope in the Papal Palace. Even the leaders of the three upper sects wouldn't dare to do such a thing here, but this is exactly what happened.

Hu Liena and the other two felt a chill run down their spines and instinctively looked in the direction of the voice. They saw a tall, slender young woman wearing a pale yellow dress, with flowing blonde hair and a dashing figure.

They had lived in the Spirit Hall for nearly twenty years and had never seen this girl before. But how could someone who could enter the Papal Palace and say such things be an outsider?

"What are you doing here?" Bibi Dong stared sharply at the other party and questioned.

Although she had received Qian Daoliu's message, she really didn't expect him to return so quickly, so quickly that she was at a loss.

“This is my home. I can come back whenever I want.” Qian Renxue glared at Bibi Dong without any politeness.

Hu Liena and the other two instinctively stepped back. Someone dared to glare at the Pope with such eyes; they were definitely not someone they could afford to offend.

They would have run away long ago if the Pope hadn't given the order.

Bibi Dong looked at the three trembling figures and didn't want to say anything more: "Since you've finally come back, go and rest. Can't you see I still have things to do?"

Qian Renxue smiled calmly, not giving Bibi Dong any face: "I just happened to see them here, so I came."

"What do you mean by that?" Bibi Dong frowned.

“Grandpa has already agreed that I will officially resume my identity from now on. Is there any more suitable place than the Soul Master Competition to announce my identity to the whole continent?” Qian Renxue glanced at the three people next to her, and then looked coldly at Bibi Dong.

“I’ve been away for over ten years, and I’m twenty-four this year, which is just within the competition requirements, isn’t it?”

“You…” Bibi Dong was speechless for a moment. Qian Renxue’s words made her composure crumble instantly. Even she didn’t realize that Qian Renxue had grown up so much.

She sighed: "Since your grandfather has agreed, then so be it. From now on, you are the captain of the Spirit Hall Academy team. You know him well, so you will be responsible for bringing the championship back."

"I would have done it even without you saying so, Your Holiness!" Qian Renxue gritted her teeth and snorted coldly before turning and leaving.

Bibi Dong's gaze did not leave Qian Renxue's departing figure until she walked out of the Spirit Hall.

Hu Liena and the other two were completely dumbfounded. What was the background of this mysterious girl?

However, Bibi Dong clearly had no intention of explaining to them. She waved her hand and dismissed the three of them, leaving herself alone on the papal throne, lost in thought, her eyes slightly moist.

……

"Mingfei, what are you looking at?"

This was the first time Yu Feng and the others had ever seen Lu Mingfei lose focus during a meal. Was it the end of the world?

"It's nothing, I was just wondering if I could take out the wine from my soul tool and have a sip?" Lu Mingfei scratched his head, still feeling a little uneasy as he looked away from the window.

Who knows what he just saw?

In the middle of the day, a black dot suddenly darted across the sky. If Lu Mingfei hadn't seen it slow down and land on the hill in the center of Wuhun City, he would have thought he was hallucinating.

He is most likely a flying-type titled Douluo, and his speed seems to be about the same as his sixth-level Instantaneous Movement.

It can only be said that the Spirit Hall, the big boss, has a terrifyingly deep foundation.

It seems we should tone it down a bit when competing for the championship against the Spirit Hall Academy team, and avoid attracting too much hatred with a victory.

As Lu Mingfei was thinking this, the third round of the finals soon arrived.

When they sat in the lounge and saw the signature in Teacher Sun's hand, they all had an expression that said, "I knew it."

Of the remaining teams, the Spirit Hall Academy team and the Star Luo Royal team are the strongest, followed by the Divine Wind Academy and Shrek Academy.

It's perfectly normal for them to encounter the Star Luo Royal Academy today.

Chapter 173 Netherworld White Tiger

"Victory is certain."

Yu Tianheng, as the team leader, raised his fist.

The upcoming battle is not only a contest of Soul Masters, but also a battle that represents the face of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and even the entire Heaven Dou Empire.

It can be said that even winning the Soul Master Tournament is not as important as winning this match.

As members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, this was their duty and responsibility, and the most direct way for Lu Mingfei and his companions to repay the kindness of the three education committee members.

At this time, the entire viewing and rest area was once again full of people, and noise rose and fell.

Almost all the contestants who came here were from the two great empires. Even those who had been eliminated did not leave. They all stayed in Wuhun City, wanting to witness the final moment of this grand event.

Today's match between the Star Luo Royal Academy team and the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team is undoubtedly the most eye-catching battle besides the final.

The battle between Lu Mingfei, the number one genius on the mainland, and Xingluo Youming White Tiger, a battle that stakes the reputation of two great empires, how can it not be anticipated?

Of course, the most attention-grabbing figure in this match is undoubtedly Dai Mubai.

For Dai Mubai, this was a showdown between two enemies. However, he had to admit that although his fiancée's change of heart angered him, in the face of the fear of death, he ultimately hoped that the Heaven Dou Royal Academy would win.

If Davis really defeats Lu Mingfei and returns to Xingluo with a great victory, then Dai Mubai will only have one path left: death.

"Teacher, can the Netherworld White Tiger of Xingluo really contend with Lu Mingfei?" Tang San asked Grandmaster softly. Because of the discord between Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, this martial soul fusion technique had always existed only in legends.

“That’s right. If the Netherworld White Tiger weren’t something that couldn’t be inherited and could only be manifested through a Martial Soul Fusion Technique, the position of the number one beast martial soul in the world might have already changed hands long ago.” The master nodded affirmatively.

"Moreover, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun are both high-level Soul Masters, which are only more powerful than the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of Tianshui Academy. Lu Mingfei has definitely met his match this time."

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With the arena ready, both teams entered simultaneously. Although Davis had indeed tried to get close to them on the first day, as a prince, he knew very well what to do and when to do it.

Once they stepped onto this stage, both sides represented the face of their respective countries, and there was no room for carelessness.

Although Lu Mingfei's defeat of Tianshui Academy was indeed clean and decisive, their Netherworld White Tiger was no pushover either.

The two teams lined up on either side, with Davis and Zhu Zhuyun standing side by side at the front of the line, their expressions solemn.

Lu Mingfei stood opposite them. Today, his opponent was the Netherworld White Tiger, and the rest were left to the others to do as they pleased.

"Brother Mingfei, let me show you all the hard work I've put in over the years!" Davis knew Lu Mingfei was powerful, but he was also holding back a lot of anger.

"Then I'll wait and see." Lu Mingfei nodded. Come to think of it, his connection with the other party was truly remarkable.

It's because of Davis that he earned the title of the number one genius on the mainland, and today he has to step on him to win the championship. I feel like he's some kind of villain who's deliberately blocking my way.

At this moment, the referee walked to the center of the field and announced loudly: "Prepare for the match. Both sides release their martial spirits. The loser is eliminated, and the winner advances to the top six."

"Heaven Dou Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy versus Star Luo Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy. Ready."

As the referee's voice faded, Davis's gaze suddenly turned domineering. As the eldest prince of Xingluo and the heir to the White Tiger Martial Soul, his fighting spirit and pride surged forth without reservation at this moment, just like the day the two first clashed in the Heaven Dou Palace seven years ago.

Without a word, both teams simultaneously released their martial spirits.

The Star Luo Royal Family has six Soul Masters and one Soul Venerable, while the Heaven Dou Royal Family has one Soul King, five Soul Masters, and one Soul Venerable. This is undoubtedly the highest-quality battle between the two sides since the start of the competition.

As Lu Mingfei's golden eyes spread out again, the entire arena instantly erupted in a frenzy.

"You've really become this powerful." Davis ultimately avoided Lu Mingfei's gaze, giving up on facing Lu Mingfei's golden eyes directly.

He vividly remembered that terrifying aura from back then, but now it had reached a point where he could no longer look directly at it.

"The match begins!" With the referee's command, the highly anticipated competition finally commenced.

“Zhu Yun.” Davis grasped Zhu Zhu Yun’s hand beside him. The soul power aura of the White Tiger and the Netherworld Cat suddenly increased and instantly merged completely. In the next instant, a shocking energy wave swept across the entire area.

When the illusory black-striped white tiger, nine meters long and three meters tall, appeared in the arena, it seemed that even the pressure from Lu Mingfei's golden eyes was partially neutralized.

The so-called Martial Soul Fusion Skill is the combination of the strengths and weaknesses of two Martial Souls, and the auras of the two have even approached that of a Soul Emperor.

With its terrifying overall strength, the Netherworld White Tiger is not without a chance of winning even against some weaker Soul Emperors.

Davis knew how terrifying Lu Mingfei was, so he went all out; otherwise, they would have had no chance to contend with him.

Lu Mingfei had of course considered the possibility that he might use a Martial Soul Fusion Skill to launch a surprise attack at the beginning of the match, but Yu Tianheng probably ruled that out.

The reason is simple: if Lu Mingfei had instantly killed Davis, the Star Luo team would have surrendered immediately. Since they hadn't contributed anything, they would have been too embarrassed to accept the rewards from Emperor Xueye when they returned.

Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan may not care, but it has a great impact on Yu Feng and others.

As the leader, you should pave the way for your subordinates. Lu Ming is not the most capable, so he has to work harder.

Lu Mingfei could only sigh and accept this heavy responsibility.