Chapter 1570: Undercurrents Surging (Subscription Request)_1
The next day, within the Star Luo Empire Palace!
Early on, the venue for the exchange tournament had already gathered quite a few people!
All of them were extremely excited, for the champion of this exchange competition would be decided today, and they could witness more spectacular matchups than ever before!
One of the students sighed and said, "Now the top eight competing teams haven't arrived yet, but here we are, the spectators, all ready and early. It's really unexpected!"
Another student gave him a disdainful look and retorted, "Of course, after all, the champion of the exchange competition will be decided today! There must be many students who are as excited as I am!"
"Although I'm looking forward to the upcoming matches, I somehow feel that something is off with today's weather. I have a bad premonition!!"
"Cut it out. I think you're overthinking it. This is the Star Luo Empire Palace, heavily guarded by soldiers. Who would dare to cause trouble here?"
"That's not necessarily true. Don't forget about those evil Soul Masters from the Holy Spirit Cult. They infiltrated the Xingluo Land before us, who knows if they'll stir up something at the end of the competition!"
"Shh... You mustn't speak of such things. Be careful not to let the palace guards hear you!"
Finally, after several more minutes, Emperor Dai Tianling and the Imperial Ministers arrived at the contest venue...
Once he sat upon his imperial throne and looked upon the bustling scene, he nodded slightly and said, "Hmm, it seems these students have quite the spirit!"
Then he turned his gaze to Pan Wen and commanded, "Let's begin!"
Upon hearing his words, Pan Wen announced, "Silence!"
The entire noisy venue instantaneously fell silent, all eyes were fixed on him, waiting for an answer...
Pan Wen simply outlined the rules and declared, "Now then, for the upcoming match, we have Star Luo Monster Academy versus Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology!"
This statement immediately left many in the audience with a multitude of question marks...
"Eh? Two teams from Star Luo Empire going head-to-head? What sort of maneuver is this?"
*Cough cough*… "Perhaps it's just to show the competitors that there are no underhanded dealings in this exchange competition!"
"Indeed… The Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology is one of the top-ranked academies in the entire empire, this is going to be exciting to watch!"
"I really can't understand what the Star Luo Empire is thinking, to have their own two teams face each other so soon..."
"What's so curious about that? Isn't there still one Star Luo Imperial Academy?"
Tang Wulin and the others below the stage naturally heard this as well...
They shifted their attention to the students from the Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology...
Upon getting clear sight of them, Xie Xie expressed surprise, "Hmm? Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology? Why do I feel like these students are completely different from those we met during the youth Soul Master competition?"
Gu Yue's beautiful eyes narrowed as she analyzed calmly, "It's possible that this is the main force of the Star Luo Imperial Academy. The team we faced at the youth Soul Master competition might just be the substitutes!"
Wu Siduo spoke with a solemn expression, "No wonder we won so easily at the youth Soul Master competition. I didn't expect that we were only facing substitutes..."
Tang Wulin propped up his chin and pondered, "Although we haven't seen them in action, their overall strength should not be much less than that of the Star Luo Imperial Academy..."
After pausing for a bit, he added, "However... only one of these two teams can advance, so that's a good thing for us, right?"
It was not only them, but even the students from the two teams showed stunned expressions when they heard this...
But that only lasted for a few seconds before they all stepped onto the stage...
The captain of the Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology, scratching his head, said to the figure before him, "Your Highness, Crown Prince, I didn't expect us to face off against you in the first match! Talk about rotten luck!"
Before the exchange competition began, they had anticipated taking one of the top three spots!
But now they were unexpectedly facing Star Luo Monster Academy right away. If they lost the match, they might end up at the bottom of the top eight!
Dai Yue Yan replied with an even tone, "Hmm, opponents for the exchange competition were drawn at random, so it's not surprising for us to end up like this!"
The former was taken aback and then forced a bitter smile, "It seems Your Highness, the Crown Prince, has already anticipated such a situation..."
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His words took a serious turn, "However, I have always hoped to compete against the Star Luo Monster Academy to see the difference between us!"
The corners of Dai Yueyan's mouth lifted slightly...
"You will!"
Then, Pan Wen interrupted the conversation between the two...
"Please, both sides release your Martial Souls, the battle will officially start in five seconds!"
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Shrek Academy, in the square!
Yun Ming, with profound eyes, looked at the gathered Shrek students and Tang Sect disciples and said, "Today is the day when all the great powers join hands to exterminate the Holy Spirit Cult!"
"And those of you standing here, in the upcoming operation, will all be at risk of sacrifice!"
No sooner had he spoken these words than several Shrek teachers voiced their firm determination, "Pavilion Master, exterminating the evil Soul Masters of the Holy Spirit Cult is the responsibility of every member of Shrek Academy!"
"Indeed, no matter how dangerous this mission is, we shall not fear!"
"The Holy Spirit Cult has grievously harmed many of our inner court students. This time, they must pay the price with their blood!"
Yun Ming pressed his lips together, a complicated expression crossing his face...
"You all are members Shrek Academy can be proud of!"
He then nodded slightly toward the three Sect Leaders of the Tang Sect...
Standing directly in front of the Tang Sect disciples, they immediately understood and shouted loudly, "Tang Sect disciples are commanded to follow the orders of the Sea God Pavilion Elders unconditionally in this operation. Anyone who disobeys will be expelled from the Tang Sect!!"
The Tang Sect disciples took a deep breath and loudly echoed, "Yes!"
Cai Yue'er, who was in charge of the overall command of the operation, erupted with astonishing soul power fluctuations...
She called out sternly, "All forces, heed my command, merge with the other powers immediately. Target, exterminate the Holy Spirit Cult!!"
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Spirit Pagoda, inside the great hall!
A member of the Spirit Pagoda respectfully reported to Leng Yaozhu, who was seated above, "Report to the Pagoda Master, the Soul Masters participating in the extermination of the Holy Spirit Cult are ready and can move out at any time!"
She let out a light "Hmm" and stood up from her seat...
She turned her beautiful eyes towards Qiangu Qingfeng and said, "Vice Tower Master, the Spirit Pagoda is in your hands while I am away!"
She trusted him wholeheartedly, not for any other reason than he had even served longer as the Tower Master than she had!
It was precisely because of this that she felt she should personally partake in the operation to exterminate the Holy Spirit Cult!
Qiangu Qingfeng frowned upon hearing this, "Tower Master, are you sure you want to go in person? This could very well be a trap set by the Holy Spirit Cult!"
Leng Yaozhu was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled lightly. "Since the reputation of the Spirit Pagoda on the Continent has greatly diminished due to the previous Tower Master, if I can trade my meager strength for a little trust, why wouldn't I?"
Seeing her determination, Qiangu Qingfeng refrained from further persuasion...
"If that is the case, you must be careful, Tower Master. As for the Spirit Pagoda, I will protect it well!"
Leng Yaozhu looked at him deeply and said to the Spirit Pagoda member in front of her, "Let's go, let's merge with the other forces first!"
The latter respectfully responded, "Yes, Tower Master!"
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