Chapter 480: Bye (Please Subscribe)_1
After more than a dozen grueling rounds, the final eight strong teams have been decided!
Tang Sect successfully overcame other teams that failed to advance to the top sixteen and gained the qualification for victory. Whether they can move on to the top eight will be decided in tomorrow's random match!
As long as they win, Tang Sect can continue to participate in the subsequent competition!
At this moment, the elder announced, "After today's battles, the teams that make up the top eight and one victor's team have been decided! We are only a stone's throw away from crowning the champion of this young Soul Masters elite tournament of the Continent!"
"I hope that in the upcoming matches, everyone will perform beyond their usual abilities, communicate effectively with their teammates, and strive for the highest ranking!"
"Now, let His Majesty the Emperor of the Sun-Moon Empire, give a speech and announce the teams for tomorrow's showdown!"
In an instant, loud and continuous applause resounded throughout the venue...
"Clap, clap, clap, clap!"
Juzi pushed Xu Tianran's wheelchair, and the two made their way to the competition stage together...
She passed the microphone to Xu Tianran, who first glanced down at the crowd below, before beginning to speak: "This Continent wide tournament for young Soul Masters can be said to be the strongest and most complex one to date!"
"However, our Soul Master teams were not afraid of strong opponents and have successfully determined the top eight teams of the competition! On behalf of the Sun-Moon Empire, I wish all the participants the best of luck in achieving a good position!"
Having said that, Xu Tianran handed the microphone back to Juzi...
Juzi, wearing a very natural smile, said, "Due to the Emperor's somewhat frail health, I will take his place in the drawing of lots! Among which, one team will get a bye!"
After her words, a Sun-Moon Empire soldier carefully carried a box that looked very precious onto the stage...
He bowed deeply and presented it respectfully before Juzi...
Juzi extended her delicate hand and drew lots for the teams one after another, pairing them off!
"First group, Tang Sect versus Xuan Ming Sect!"
"Second group, Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy versus Twilight Academy!"
"The third group is..."
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"The team with a bye is, Shrek Academy!"
Dai Yaoheng from underneath the stage exclaimed in surprise, "It's actually us with the bye! In previous tournaments, this chance was almost always given to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy!"
Wu Feng, baffled, said, "Every time it's the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy getting a bye, haven't the other teams been annoyed by that?"
This was completely unfair! What if the matchup happened to be some team that countered one's own, wouldn't they then get an easy victory?
Ling Luochang explained, "It's normal since the tournament is held on the territory of the Sun-Moon Empire. Like one time when it was hosted on Sea God's Island, it was also our Shrek Academy that got a bye!"
Xiao Xiao, with brightening eyes, said, "Although that's the case, since we have a bye, does that mean we don't need to come here tomorrow?"
Dai Yaoheng nodded, "Yes! The semifinals and the finals will take place on the same day, which, if everything goes as planned, will be the night after tomorrow to decide the champion!"
Elder Qian Yu suddenly stood up, "Then let's leave and have a good day of rest tomorrow!"
He Caitou scratched his hair and asked straightforwardly, "Erm... Elder Qian Yu? Aren't we going to watch the other teams' matches tomorrow?"
Xiao Xiao raised an eyebrow, "To know your enemy and know yourself, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. I think we should still come tomorrow to watch; it will also help us find the right strategy!"
Her words won the agreement of the other Shrek Academy team members...
Elder Qian Yu looked at each of them in the eye, somewhat unsure whether he should reveal the truth...
The teams participating in the competition this year are all very strong, with at least five or six teams' lineups surpassing Dai Yaoheng and others!
He could even say, without him, if another Soul Sage level team member came, Shrek Academy really might not be able to make it into the top eight!
After thinking it over, Elder Qian Yu still held back, swallowing the words he was about to say, afraid of undercutting everyone's confidence...
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The other teams didn't feel much, but the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Device Academy was almost about to explode!
Meng Hongchen looked at Juzi on the stage, her tone quite angry as she said, "Damn it, why isn't it us who drew the bye? Hasn't it always been like this in the past?"
Hearing her words, the other team members all shook their heads...
"This is not something we can decide."
"To think that Shrek Academy drew the bye, it's simply a slap in the face for our Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Device Academy!"
"What the hell are those guys who are organizing the competition doing? Why would they give Shrek Academy a bye!"
Xiao Hongchen supported his chin and pondered...
After a while, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he said, "This bye might not necessarily be a bad thing! Maybe it's to prevent us from facing Shrek Academy!"
Meng Hongchen muttered softly, "Pfft, so what if we face them. It's not like our team can't beat them!"
The other team members all looked at her with astonishment, as if they were looking at a fool...
The captain of Shrek Academy's team alone could pressure the Tian Ling Sect's team to the ground with his aura, indicating his personal strength was horrifyingly formidable!
Fearfully, they could meet the same fate if the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Device Academy were to go up against them!
Perhaps this terrifying individual participating in the competition yet never using his Martial Soul, is precisely to let Shrek Academy quietly win this championship!
Otherwise, once the Martial Soul was revealed, it would easily flatten all the other teams!
Xiao Hongchen sighed, obviously seeing through the others' thoughts, and spoke seriously, "If we face Shrek Academy later on in the competition, we should just concede."
This time, no one opposed his words...
Whether their Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Device Academy can hold out until the finals is now up to fate!
The Tang Sect, Shrek Academy, that team is far stronger than theirs by no small margin!
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Xuan Zi's murky eyes looked at the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, speaking gravely, "The Continental Young Soul Masters Elite Competition is nearing its finals, and those from the Holy Spirit Cult lurking in the shadows are beginning to take action."
"Since we have no clue about the Holy Spirit Cult's objectives, we only need to protect the two participating teams!"
Yan Shaozhe brought up his own question, "What if other sects seek help from our Shrek Academy, how should we handle it?"
Elder Zhuang glanced at Yan Shaozhe, "Do we even need to ask that question? Of course, it depends on the situation! We help if it benefits us, and if not, we don't bother. After all, Shrek Academy isn't a great charitable institution!"
Xian Lin'er expressed her concerns, "If the Holy Spirit Cult not only sends out all its guest elders but also has those two who reached the Ultimate Douluo level come in person, the whole situation would be overwhelmingly one-sided!"
Cai Mei'er pressed her thin lips together, "The Holy Spirit Cult dares to pull off something this big. It must be with the permission of those two, or even their plotting all along! We must be prepared to face two Ultimate Douluos."
Hearing everyone's words, Elder Xuan, who bore the greatest pressure, couldn't help but sigh in his heart, thinking silently, "Holy Spirit Cult, what exactly are you planning to do?"
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