The Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament— A grand competition held once every five years across the entire Douluo Co
The Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament—
A grand competition held once every five years across the entire Douluo Continent.
It attracted widespread attention and anticipation from Spirit Masters, nobles, and even commoners.
This tournament was, in every sense, a continent-wide celebration for all of humanity on Douluo.
Of course, joining this celebration required passing strict qualifications.
Whether in the Heaven Dou Imperial City or in the royal cities of subordinate kingdoms and duchies, the regional qualifiers were no joke—
And the ticket prices? Far from cheap.
To watch the tournament, Spirit Masters, nobles, and wealthy merchants from all corners of the Heaven Dou Empire had already begun arriving in the capital three months before the tournament began.
This surge of visitors caused a massive spike in demand. Every inn and hotel in the capital was packed to capacity.
As the primary team of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, the Royal Battle Team didn't need to participate in the qualifiers and had direct entry into the final rounds.
This privilege was exclusively granted to the representative teams of the two empires and Spirit Hall.
However, even before the qualifiers, there was still the opening ceremony.
Ye Yu, naturally, had to attend—with the girls by his side.
"Everyone ready?"
"If so, then let's head to the Heaven Dou Grand Spirit Arena!"
Inside the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy,
after finalizing the team roster,
Zhao Wuji, wearing the academy's ornate instructor uniform—looking visibly uncomfortable—loosened his collar and asked in his rough voice:
"Everyone ready!"
Ning Rongrong, Yu Feng, Osler, and the others replied enthusiastically, full of confidence and pride.
Originally, Shi Mo, Shi Mo (the younger twin), and Yu Feng had deeply admired Qin Ming, known as the second youngest Spirit Emperor on the continent.
They had believed that with Qin Ming's leadership, they could make an impressive showing at the Continental Elite Tournament.
When Qin Ming left with the others from Shrek,
Shi Mo, Shi Mo, and Yu Feng had been left both saddened and uncertain.
They weren't sure if they could perform well in the tournament under their new leader, Zhao Wuji.
But under Ye Yu's guidance—
Zhao Wuji had used his Third Spirit Ability: Gravity Increas and Fifth Spirit Ability: Gravity Crush to conduct high-intensity training with the Royal Battle Team.
With support from Ye Lingling's Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Soul for healing,
and full cooperation from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy,
including Spirit Emperor–level Food System Spirit Masters providing Spirit Power-infused food and fruit,
and top-grade meals made from Spirit Beast meat and plant-type Spirit Beast herbs, roots, flowers, and fruits—
Everyone's cultivation had surged over the past year.
Dugu Yan had broken through to Rank 51 Spirit King.
Ye Lingling had advanced to Rank 43 Spirit Ancestor.
Shi Mo and Shi Mo (younger twin) had each broken through from Rank 38 Spirit Elders to Rank 41 Spirit Ancestors.
Yu Feng and Osler had gone from Rank 36 to Rank 39 Spirit Elders.
Zhu Zhuqing had reached Rank 43 Spirit Ancestor.
Ning Rongrong had reached Rank 41 Spirit Ancestor.
Zhu Zhu, the substitute, had climbed from Rank 35 to Rank 38.
Xiao Yu had improved from Rank 34 to Rank 37 Spirit Elder.
In just over a year—
Every member's Spirit Power had risen by at least three levels!
And that was at the Spirit Elder stage!
Naturally, everyone felt confident—and their respect for Zhao Wuji was unwavering.
While Qin Ming was undoubtedly talented,
his teaching ability wasn't particularly remarkable.
But Zhao Wuji?
He could use his Spirit Abilities to subject them to gravity-based combat training, which forged both their bodies and minds—inside and out.
The results were nothing short of astonishing.
Coupled with Lingling's Nine-Hearted Begonia to handle healing and recovery,
and the full backing of the academy,
the synergy created an effect far beyond the sum of its parts—
1 + 1 + 1 > 3.
Even if Ye Yu didn't lift a finger,
Yu Feng, Osler, and Shi Mo were all confident they could lead the Royal Battle Team into the final round of the tournament.
Under Zhao Wuji's leadership,
Ye Yu walked alongside Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, joining the rest of the Royal Battle Team—
and they headed into the bustling Heaven Dou Imperial City.
The streets were packed on both sides.
The city guards had already been dispatched to maintain order, clearing a path for the high-level Spirit Master teams en route to the Heaven Dou Grand Spirit Arena.
"It's the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy! Look! That's them!"
When the crowd saw Ye Yu, as well as the proud and high-spirited Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Yu Feng, and the others wearing the Royal Academy's uniform—
excited shrieks erupted all around.
Though the academy hadn't taken the championship in past tournaments, their performance had always been respectable.
As a royal institution, everyone knew—
All of them were nobles.
Among the crowd lining the street, young girls—radiant and beautiful—shouted excitedly,
tossing their embroidered balls, handkerchiefs, and other tokens straight at Ye Yu.
The reason was simple:
Ye Yu was the most handsome. The most charismatic.
"Handsome one, I like you!"
"Let me have your baby!"
"Marry me, young master!"
But just as these silk balls and embroidered handkerchiefs began flying toward Ye Yu—
Although Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong often split into rival groups,
and weren't exactly friendly with each other,
they instantly formed a tactical alliance—
positioning themselves around Ye Yu in a perfect formation—
blocking every single gift thrown at him.
Their message was crystal clear:
"Slutty bitches, stay away."
Meanwhile, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Yu Feng, and Osler were left speechless.
"Why is everyone tossing stuff at Ye Yu?!"
"We're not that bad-looking either!"
Trailing behind the group, Yu Feng grumbled in frustration.
Then came the most brutal comment—
"I mean… is it possible, just maybe…"
"Big Brother Ye Yu is just way more handsome than all of you?"
Spoken with wide-eyed innocence by Zhu Zhu, her cute baby-face expression delivering maximum damage.
Yu Feng, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Osler: "..."
Led by Zhao Wuji, the team finally arrived at the Heaven Dou Grand Spirit Arena.
Upon seeing the Royal Battle Team,
the tournament staff immediately approached with enthusiasm.
"Honored guests, this way please!"
One staff member eagerly guided them to the designated waiting area.
"Do we need to register or check in or something?"
Zhao Wuji scratched his head and asked.
"No need, no need!"
The staffer replied with a grin.
"Since you're from the Royal Academy, all your documents have already been submitted."
"We'll take care of your registration."
"All you need to do is attend the opening ceremony. Once the qualifiers and advancement rounds are done—"
"—you'll head to Spirit City for the finals."