With the successful conclusion of the Promotion Matches.
The Hall of Worship Team undoubtedly became the most outstanding, dazzling, and shining team in the Heaven Dou Division this year.
This team consisted of only two people.
By their own strength, they swept through teams like Shenfeng, Blazing, Thunderclap, and Tianshui, which everyone had favored before the tournament.
They were the well-deserved first place.
Especially Jin Mian.
Relying on his formidable strength.
He became the focus of discussion after the match.
Furthermore.
There was another team that entered the public eye.
And was hailed as a dark horse of this tournament.
That was the Shrek Team.
The reason they were called a 'dark horse' was entirely because of the final match against the Elephant Armored Team.
Tang San relied on his level 53 spirit power and his ten-thousand-year fourth ring.
He easily defeated the Elephant Armored Team, stunning the entire audience.
On the day the competition ended, Ning Fengzhi...
...personally visited Shrek Academy.
This caused Shrek Academy to officially enter the public eye.
Many high-ranking officials and nobles intended to win over Shrek Academy.
For instance, Xue Beng.
Later, after an impassioned speech by Xue Qinghe, the Tournament Organizing Committee gave each team three days of rest.
Three days later.
A total of sixteen teams, along with the teachers from each academy.
Under the escort of a thousand-man Royal Guard, they set off in a grand procession toward the location of the finals—Spirit City.
Leading the group was the current Emperor's only imperial uncle: Prince Xue Xing.
Accompanying them were Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
On the city wall.
Qian Renxue, who had transformed into Xue Qinghe, watched the convoy leave.
Her gaze remained fixed on the carriage where Jin Mian was.
In truth, she really wanted to return to Spirit City in her heart.
To see Jin Mian achieve victory in the tournament with her own eyes.
Unfortunately.
Because of her identity.
She simply couldn't leave... The journey from Heaven Dou City to Spirit City would take about twenty days.
Along the way.
The Royal Guard was on high alert.
They were constantly on guard against the surrounding environment.
After all, those they were currently escorting were the key to whether the Tiandou Empire could win the tournament championship.
They were also the future talents of the Empire.
So they had to be doubly vigilant.
However, there was one carriage that seemed out of place compared to the others.
Unlike the other academies, which were protected by layers of guards.
The carriage where Jin Mian and Ye Lingling were.
Was clearly treated differently.
Under the deliberate targeting of Prince Xue Xing.
Not only were there no guards around their convoy.
There wasn't even a coachman to drive the carriage.
Jin Mian had to drive it himself.
"That smelly old man named Xue Xing is truly detestable."
"Not only did he give the luxury carriage Sister Xue specially arranged for us to that Huang Dou Team, but he didn't even give us a coachman, forcing you to drive it yourself, Brother Mian."
"Hmph! Just wait until the finals, I'll definitely teach them a lesson."
Ye Lingling said huffily.
Jin Mian smiled and said, "It's normal. After all, we are outsiders, so it's natural to be treated differently."
"But I really didn't expect this old guy Xue Xing to be so narrow-minded."
"As you said, when we get to the finals, we'll give them a good lesson."
"Remember, if you can end it in an instant, don't waste time."
Narrow-minded? Differential treatment?
What a coincidence.
He, Jin Mian, wasn't a generous person either.
He had originally planned to put on a show for a couple of rounds in the finals.
Now he decided it was completely unnecessary.
After entering a canyon.
Jin Mian carefully observed the surrounding environment.
Because according to the original story, Bibi Dong would send Yue Guan and Gui Mei, leading a team of thousands of Soul Masters.
To ambush and kill Tang San here.
But for some reason, even after the entire convoy left the canyon.
No one sent by Bibi Dong appeared.
In fact, Jin Mian really wanted to see who would win if the current Yue Guan fought Chen Xin.
Who would be superior.
Because after consuming the mystical immortal herb, Yue Guan's level had not only reached the peak of level 76.
Being on the same level as Chen Xin.
His Martial Soul quality had also improved significantly.
However, there was indeed a gap in comprehension between him and Ghost Douluo.
It had been several years since they took the Immortal Herb.
Their level was stuck at level 96 and wouldn't budge.
Every time he asked about the situation.
Both of them would say they were just a little bit short.
He just didn't know what that 'little bit' was.
As night fell.
The convoy stopped to set up camp.
They would rest for the night and continue their journey tomorrow.
The tents for the other academies were set up by the guards protecting them.
But on Jin Mian's side.
They had to set it up themselves.
Just as Jin Mian found a quiet place and was preparing to set up the tent.
He suddenly felt a familiar aura approaching.
Looking up.
He saw a green light shadow flying toward them at extreme speed in the distant sky.
The light shadow flew over very quickly.
Within moments, the light shadow arrived overhead.
Boom!
A powerful air current spread to the surroundings.
Some newly set up tents and heated water pots.
Were all blown away.
"Xiao Mian, Lingling, it's been a month. Did you miss your Third Grandfather?"
"I say, Third Grandfather, can you make less of a commotion next time? If I hadn't reacted quickly, Lingling and I would have probably eaten a mouthful of sand." Jin Mian said disdainfully as he opened his spirit power shield.
Ye Lingling poked her head out to greet him: "Hello, Third Grandfather."
"Hello."
The newcomer was the Third Consecrated Elder, Qingluan.
Hearing Jin Mian's slightly disdainful tone, Qingluan said: "You brat, I kindly came all the way from Spirit City to pick you up, and you're actually acting disgusted."
"Believe it or not, this old man will leave right now?"
Jin Mian wasn't afraid at all.
With his arms crossed, he said: "Go ahead then. Poor me, I brought gifts for all the grandfathers this time. It seems I can only bring them back a few days later."
"I hope after learning the reason, the other six grandfathers won't team up to beat you."
"Uh..." After hesitating for three seconds, Qingluan spoke: "You win."
"Who goes there!"
"How dare you attack the Tiandou Empire convoy!"
"Everyone, take orders! Form the array!"
The thousand-man Royal Guard stood in a strange formation.
They output spirit power to one another.
Forming a unique barrier.
"The Inescapable Net? Interesting." Qingluan recognized the barrier technique used by the Heaven Dou Royal Guard at a glance.
But today he was just here to pick someone up.
Not to fight.
So he didn't intend to make a move.
"Don't be nervous, I don't have the leisure to attack you."
"I'll leave after picking up two people."
As his voice fell.
A long sword pierced through the barrier and stabbed straight at Qingluan.
Qingluan raised his hand and caught the long sword with two fingers: "Seven Kill Sword."
He flicked his finger lightly.
Ting!
The ringing of the blade rang out.
The Seven Kill Sword was flicked back.
Chen Xin caught the returning Seven Kill Sword and descended from the sky.
"Who are you? Why did you attack the convoy?"
Chen Xin raised his sword and questioned.
Seeing Chen Xin take action, the guards couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"I already said, I'm just picking someone up."
"Is there a need for you to be so nervous?"
Qingluan was speechless looking at such a large display..."}],
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