Long Xiaoyao was quite embarrassed, but he could only endure it.
Xu Tianran announced, "So now, the new All Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament begins!"
After Xu Tianran finished speaking, he sat in the main seat, with Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao sitting on the right, and not Jing Hongchen from Mingde Hall on the left, but a middle-aged man in a black robe with gold trim. He was expressionless, his face was pale, and strangely, his features were shrouded in a mist, making it impossible to clearly see his appearance.
Jing Hongchen sat on his side, and the other ministers also took their seats.
Immediately, everyone was curious about this person's identity, with Long Xiaoyao sitting as the deputy leader, being a Limitless Douluo, but who was this person, and what was his relationship with the Sun-Moon Empire?
Could it be that his strength surpassed Ninth-level Soul Mentor Jing Hongchen? Perhaps even rivaling Long Xiaoyao?
But who could achieve that?
The older generation knew that Long Xiaoyao and Elder Mu were of the same era, and the two were comparable. Other than Elder Mu, no one could compare to Long Xiaoyao.
Even though puzzled, the representatives of the other three empires were naturally heavy-hearted.
After all, the fact that the Sun-Moon Empire had such a Titled Douluo meant they obviously had a cooperative relationship.
Smart people always felt that this mysterious man in black might be related to the Holy Spirit Sect, and the upper echelons of the three empires all knew of the connection between the Sun-Moon Empire and the Holy Spirit Sect.
So, their hearts were heavy, as the Sun-Moon Empire's ambition to dominate the continent and turn Douluo Continent into Sun-Moon Continent had not dissipated, and they were already preparing to act. Because not only were their soul-guiding devices thousands of years ahead, they were also collaborating with such powerful soul masters.
Thus, the Sun-Moon Empire was even more dangerous, and even the three empires united would struggle to resist.
Xu Jiujiu's expression wasn't too heavy because the Xingluo Empire had already cooperated with the Tang Sect. The Tang Sect's soul-guiding technology amazed her, far superior to their Xingluo Empire.
Huo Yuhao was also a genius, learning soul-guiding technology and combining it with Tang Sect hidden weapons, resulting in powerful effects.
Xu Jiujiu felt that allying with the Tang Sect was the right choice. Even if the Tang Sect's soul-guiding devices couldn't catch up to the Sun-Moon Empire in the short term, surely within a few hundred years, they would match or even surpass them.
However, there obviously wouldn't be that much time, as a war might break out soon.
Nevertheless, enhancing the Xingluo Empire's power was not bad.
At the same time, Xu Jiujiu thought that if the Sun-Moon Empire wanted to dominate the continent, Ye Yu and Ye Ran would surely get involved, which made her feel a bit more at ease.
The Sun-Moon Empire's enemies were not just their Xingluo Empire.
Ye Yu found it interesting, knowing the Holy Spirit Sect was not weak.
"Thousands of years ago, I opposed the Martial Soul Hall to prevent them from dominating the continent. Now, after experiencing the Holy Trial and returning to Douluo Continent, it seems similar to thousands of years ago. This time, the adversaries are the Sun-Moon Empire and the Holy Spirit Sect."
After Xu Tianran finished speaking, the referee's loud voice rang out.
"Now, I will announce the competition rules."
An elder stood on a high platform holding a loudspeaker, loudly announcing, "The first match of the elimination round, Dragon Slaying Sect against Tang Sect. Each side will send seven members to the waiting area to begin the individual elimination match."
The waiting area was near the ring, two areas, one east and one west, each with seven chairs.
Ye Yu and Ye Ran raised their eyebrows slightly and exchanged a glance, understanding each other.
Ye Yu walked with the Shrek Seven Monsters to the waiting area, while Ye Ran moved towards the Dragon Slaying Sect's area.
Seeing Ye Ran approaching, the other three substitutes and a lead elder of the Dragon Slaying Sect were puzzled as to why he came over.
As Ye Ran approached, the lead elder, being a Soul Douluo, spoke with reverence toward Ye Ran.
After all, he had just humbled a Limitless Douluo, so how could he not be respectful?
"Young man, is there anything?"
Ye Ran asked, "What's your sect's name?"
The elder was stunned and said, "Didn't the young man just hear? We're called the Dragon Slaying Sect."
Ye Ran pretended not to hear clearly and asked again, "Say it again, what's your sect's name?"
Suddenly, the elder understood, his face turning ugly.
Dragon Slaying Sect was the name of their sect. In the Douluo Continent, it was considered a first-class sect, having been established for a thousand years.
With deep roots and a great reputation, Ye Ran's words clearly indicated they needed to change their name.
Understanding why Ye Ran came over was easy, as their martial soul was the dragon.
"Should I manifest the Apocalypse Black Dragon and ask again?"
After Ye Ran finished speaking, the elder's face changed dramatically, quickly saying, "No...no need. I misspoke earlier; our sect's name is Dragon Slayer Sect!"
Ye Ran nodded in satisfaction, "Hmm."
As Ye Ran turned to leave, the three substitute youths of the Dragon, no, Dragon Slayer Sect could no longer stand it.
"Third Elder, this is really too much; our Dragon Slaying Sect's thousand-year history, and we have to change our name? What a disgrace."
The elder snorted coldly, "What else can we do but change the name? Even if the Sect Leader were here, he would surely choose to change the name. Opting for a name change is better than leaving a bad impression; the Sect Leader would definitely opt to change it. This young man is too mysteriously powerful, and I feel no match for him. Being so strong at such a young age, what will become of it when he grows stronger? Therefore, if we can't befriend such a demon, we shouldn't become enemies either."
"Understood, Elder."
The Tang Sect was first in the opening match, as expected, because every tournament the previous champion goes first.
The other academies and sects were relieved, glad it wasn't them, and considered the sect unlucky.
"Both sides, prepare to enter. The match between the Tang Sect and Dragon... no, Dragon Slayer Sect is about to begin!"
The referee's words left the people of the various sects and academies stunned, wasn't it called Dragon Slaying Sect? How did it become Dragon Slayer Sect?
The seven Dragon Slayer Sect contestants prepared to take the stage, looking bewildered.
They considered their sect's name impressive, but Dragon Slayer Sect naturally wasn't as mighty-sounding as Dragon Slaying Sect.
They were confused; why did the sect suddenly change its name?
Soon, everyone realized it was because of Ye Ran and the terrifying dragon from before.
So, would the Dragon Slaying Sect still dare to be called Dragon Slaying Sect?
The seven from the Dragon Slayer Sect felt humiliated internally, utterly ashamed. They were all sect talents, proud and arrogant, naturally upset.
Even though they knew winning was impossible, since it was a single match, they would give it their all to drain as much as possible from the Tang Sect members.
They prepared to give it their all, hoping to exhaust the Tang Sect members so the latter would struggle in subsequent matches.
Unable to win in individual combat, and even less so in team battle, could seven of them not defeat two or three?
The referee announced, "Start, the individual elimination match, one-on-one, until one side loses combat power or concedes. The winner continues to challenge. Once one side's members are all eliminated, that side loses."
After the announcement, the Dragon Slayer Sect's faces turned very heavy. Because the first to step onto the stage was Ye Ran.