Approximately the time it takes to burn one incense stick.
The little deer stepping on the soul guidance flight platform appeared once again in mid-air. At the same time, the huge suspended soul guidance screen also displayed the basic schedule for this grand competition.
A very simple arrangement: these smaller academies or freely formed teams from outsiders who meet the age requirements would fight first. The strongest few teams would then battle the Four Elements Academy, and the winner could go on to compete for the championship.
In fact, Shui Ningbing was unusually generous this time, "righteously" asking Shen Hanyu for a seven-thousand-year leg bone as the final reward.
Shen Hanyu did not refuse either. A mere seven-thousand-year leg bone, regardless of how powerful the soul beast it came from, its age limit was only at that level. Moreover, this soul bone came from a long-armed ape, a very common soul beast.
...
"Dear audience friends, hello everyone~ We meet again. I believe many of you are already impatient, right? Now, I announce! This edition of the Element City Grand Competition officially begins!"
With the little deer's crisp and charming shout, fireworks rose and petals fell all around. Whether formal or not, the atmosphere was fully heightened.
"This grand competition can be said to be unprecedentedly prosperous. For this reason, the dean of Element City's Tianshui Academy, who is also the Titled Douluo Ice Luan titled one, has offered a seven-thousand-year right leg soul bone as the ultimate champion's reward!"
"I believe many teams are already sweating profusely, right? This soul bone comes from a top-tier soul beast, the long-armed spirit ape. According to Ice Luan, titled one's appraisal, the soul skill attached to this soul bone is very likely a top-tier amplification-type soul skill. Its value is in no way inferior to an ordinary ten-thousand-year soul bone…"
Hearing the voice from the soul guidance broadcast, Shen Hanyu unconsciously twitched the corner of his mouth.
Calling a trash like the long-armed ape a "top-tier soul beast" like long-armed spirit ape, and then claiming it has a "top-tier" amplification soul skill, and that its value is no less than an ordinary ten-thousand-year soul bone…
This was truly turning black into white, claiming something about to be scrapped as brand new and only needing a major repair. It was really too ridiculous.
This could probably be considered the earliest "telecom fraud" in Douluo history…
Qin Yi asked somewhat curiously:
"When did Dean Shui become so generous? She was even willing to take out a soul bone. In previous years, she would call me big sister Qin over just a few hundred thousand gold soul coins. How come suddenly…"
Shen Hanyu held his forehead, somewhat amused as he said:
"Mom, don't believe Aunt Shui's nonsense. This soul bone was what I used to prop up the table leg. Whatever origin and quality she described are all made up by her. In reality, this soul bone… um, even if you gave it to A-Yu, she would probably get sulky and despise it. And that host on stage? Apparently, she used to be Aunt Shui's disciple…"
Upon hearing this, Qin Yi was slightly stunned, then suddenly burst out laughing with a "pfft." Even Shen Junhe beside her couldn't help but chuckle, laughing along.
This cheerful atmosphere quickly attracted quite a few gazes. When they noticed Shen Hanyu, their expressions changed abruptly. The ancestor who had fought fiercely with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sword Douluo last night was here, which also meant that behind this seemingly casual grand competition, quite a few hidden eyes were paying close attention. This made them sweat even more profusely.
Shen Hanyu also noticed these gazes and directly activated the protective barrier here. This barrier could not only withstand soul skill attacks but could even block the conversations inside from being heard outside. It was a very practical soul guidance device.
...
At the same time, the little deer in the sky continued:
"Now, I announce the first soul battle match of the day. The two sides are Saint Heart Academy from Four Hearts City and the Muscle Men Academy from Manduo City!"
"Let us warmly welcome the teams from both academies to enter the stage in an orderly manner. At the same time, please have the personnel responsible for maintaining order and safety stay in position."
The little deer's crisp voice rang out. At the same time, the two teams began to enter orderly along the competition passage.
The uniforms of Saint Heart Academy were mostly gold and white. The captain was a high-level Soul Elder, not too young nor too old. The other team members were all Great Soul Masters in cultivation, but their ages were generally over fifteen.
As for the other team, the Muscle Men team, as the name suggested, all seven members were muscular men over 1.8 meters tall. The leader was even over two meters tall, with bulging muscles larger than an average person's head. All seven were pure power-type soul masters.
However, all seven were only at the Great Soul Master level, and two of them had only recently broken through.
"Both teams, salute!"
"Soul guidance barrier activated, soul battle stage rising. The match… begins!"
After the little deer finished cheerfully, she piloted the flight platform back into mid-air.
...
Shen Hanyu had no interest at all in the following battles. He simply lowered his head and began to ponder. Suddenly, Snow Empress's voice rang in his ear.
"What are you thinking about?"
Shen Hanyu slightly raised his eyes, only to realize the voice came from his spiritual sea.
"I can communicate with you through the spiritual sea."
Snow Empress's somewhat cold explanation rang out again.
"Nothing much, just a bit bored. Watching a bunch of juniors fool around really isn't interesting."
Shen Hanyu replied softly.
"Some of them are older than you."
Snow Empress's reply was extremely concise.
Shen Hanyu: "..."
"I just sensed that another human, Titled Douluo, has arrived in Element City."
Snow Empress continued.
Shen Hanyu raised an eyebrow and said to his parents beside him:
"Dad, Mom, I have something to take care of. The waiters here are all our own people. And over there are the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sect Leader and Sword Douluo. If anything happens, go find A-Yu and the others. Um, I'll head out first, okay."
As soon as Shen Hanyu finished speaking, he disappeared directly from the stands.
Shen Junhe and his wife looked at each other helplessly with a smile, then continued to sweetly stick together.
Sword Douluo noticed Shen Hanyu's disappearance, and a slight flash passed through his eyes, but he made no move.
...
On top of a tall building.
Shen Hanyu and Snow Empress's figures appeared one after the other.
Today, Snow Empress was wearing a long white robe instead of her white dress, with her long white hair draped down, giving her a different kind of charm.
The wind blew their robes with a rustling sound. Looking at Snow Empress's icy cold face, Shen Hanyu somehow felt that it might be because he had broken their appointment.
After all, she had originally been the one always staying with Shen Hanyu, but his parents had just happened to arrive in Element City, so she had no choice but to step back.
Shen Hanyu asked softly:
"Are you unhappy?"
Snow Empress was slightly stunned. She didn't quite understand what "happy" really meant. She only knew that there was some inexplicable depression in her heart.
"I'm not."
Snow Empress's tone was still somewhat cold, but for some reason, Shen Hanyu felt, whether by accident or not, that there was a trace of grievance in it.
"Alright then, do you want to go meet my mom and dad? They are, apart from my little sister, the people I'm closest to…"
Shen Hanyu said with a smile.
This time, Snow Empress decisively shook her head.
Shen Hanyu then said somewhat amusedly:
"Alright, stop sulking. In the future, I can accompany you to many places—anywhere you want. Look at you, acting just like a little girl…"
Snow Empress fell silent again. She felt Shen Hanyu's words were strange, yet they were exactly what she wanted. For a moment, she really felt tangled.
Seeing that Snow Empress remained silent, Shen Hanyu simply changed the subject:
"Alright, alright, cheer up. What about the other Titled Douluo you mentioned?"
Snow Empress's gaze shifted toward the outside of the city, and she said faintly:
"This aura is hidden extremely well. The strength is roughly between level 95 and 96. They just haven't entered the city yet."
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