Chapter 173: Winds Rising

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The elders, including Xuan Lao, couldn't help but feel worried. If Shui Wuya and his group had left on their own, it would be fine. However, if something had happened to them, Shrek Academy might not be able to withstand the wrath of the Shui family!

"Senior Sister Qiu'er, you're amazing! You swept through twelve competing teams in one go. Everyone in Mingdu is talking about you now!"

In the inn, the Tang Sect disciples and Shrek Academy students, having just finished a day of competitions, were gathered to discuss the upcoming matches.

"Don't let your guard down. Starting tomorrow, the opponents we face will be far stronger than the twelve teams we've already defeated. To win the championship, we must be cautious," Wang Qiu'er encouraged everyone.

Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

The twelve teams they defeated in the past few days mostly consisted of Soul Ancestors level opponents. Starting tomorrow, however, their opponents would have at least one Soul Emperor!

"There are quite a few hidden teams with extraordinary strength in this tournament, Qiu'er. You must be careful," Xuan Lao advised earnestly from his seat in the main hall.

"Don't worry, Xuan Lao. I won't be careless," Wang Qiu'er nodded respectfully, a sharp glint in her eyes.

"If only Shui Wuya was here. With his strength, even a Soul Saint wouldn't be able to stand against him," someone in the hall suddenly remarked, mentioning Shui Wuya.

This person was none other than Xu Sanshi, who had been Shui Wuya's follower for years.

"Shui Wuya is close to reaching the Soul Douluo level. If he were competing, he would be the strongest participant based on cultivation alone."

"That's right, Shui Wuya is incredibly powerful and could easily dominate the competition."

As Xu Sanshi mentioned Shui Wuya, a lively discussion broke out in the hall, with everyone acknowledging his strength.

However, the excitement soon faded, and the hall was filled with sighs.

The reason was simple. As the young master of the Shui family, even Xuan Lao had to greet him politely. Forget asking Shui Wuya to compete; even speaking to him was challenging.

While the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy members discussed Shui Wuya, the other factions participating in the Mingdu tournament also received news about him.

In the Sun Moon Royal Palace:

"Your Majesty, according to our latest investigation, the Shui family's young master, Shui Wuya, once lived in Mingdu and even opened a shop selling soul tools, the Wuya Soul Tool Store," a figure in princely attire reported respectfully from below the jade steps.

Hearing this, the dignified man on the dragon throne furrowed his brows.

The name Wuya Soul Tool Store was not new to him.

Previously, the Sun Moon Empire had dispatched many experts to the store in an attempt to capture the Nameless Master. During that battle, the Nameless Master had detonated a pseudo-ninth level soul tool with power comparable to a ninth-level fixed-installation soul cannon shell, causing the Mingdu tournament to be postponed until now.

"Shui Wuya was also seen during the two battles in the Evil Forest. The Blue-Robed Douluo who appeared in Mingdu seems to be a member of the Shui family as well," he added.

The kneeling man continued to report the investigation results, his voice steady.

There was no doubt that the Nameless Master, the Blue-Robed Douluo, and Shui Wuya was deeply connected. It was likely that the other two were also members of the Shui family.

However, this information was highly disadvantageous for the Sun Moon Empire. Without even seeing Shui Wuya, they had already offended three formidable individuals!

At the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, all participants of the Mingdu Tournament, including Jing Hongchen, were gathered.

"Grandfather, the Shui family's young master is under twenty, yet his soul power is nearly at the peak Soul Saint level, close to Soul Douluo," Xiao Hongchen reported.

"If Shui Wuya represents Shrek Academy in this tournament, we might lose our chance at the championship," he analyzed calmly, reflecting his maturity and composure over the years.

Jing Hongchen snorted in response. "Shrek Academy? They're lucky if the Shui family doesn't destroy them, let alone expecting their young master to compete for them. That's wishful thinking."

As the head of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and the leader of Mingde Hall, Jing Hongchen had access to more information than anyone present.

Similar discussions about Shui Wuya was happening among various competing teams. Those unaware of the situation worried he might represent Shrek Academy, while those in the know remained much calmer.

Time flew by, and the night passed quickly.

Early the next morning, the teams gathered at the competition grounds. After the first elimination round, only forty-eight teams remained. Today's event was the draw to determine the next matchups.

While the teams were busy with the draw, Ji Juechen, seated in the audience with his massive black sword, scanned the area rapidly, searching for Shui Wuya.

Ji Juechen had learned that it was Shui Wuya who had saved him and Jing Ziyan from the jaws of the fifty-thousand-year-old Stromwind Double-Headed Wolf during the Evil Forest turmoil.

With a heart full of gratitude, Ji Juechen hoped to see Shui Wuyai again to repay him for saving his life.

Meanwhile, as the Mingdu Tournament progressed, Shui Wuyai appeared in the ancient city of Tian Dou.

This was his second visit to Tian Dou City; the first was to obtain the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud from the Tian Dou Royal Family. This time, he was here to find and kill Tang San.

After successfully entering the royal city, Shui Wuya wasted no time. He immediately activated his fifth soul skill, merging the spiritual power of his five soul spirits, elevating his mental strength to a two-million-year level.

He spread his spiritual power throughout the city, searching for any sign of Tang San.

Yet, after some time, he found no trace of Tang San in Tian Dou City.

"Could it be that he hasn't arrived yet?" Shui Wuya wondered, surprised. By his calculations, Tang San should already be in Tian Dou City.

After a brief contemplation, Shui Wuya decided to stay in Tian Dou City.

Since he was already there, he would wait. Tang San was bound to appear eventually.

(End of Chapter)