Douluo: Starting with an Engagement to Zhu Zhuqing

Chapter 78: The Match Begins!

In the Oakland Team's resting room, Dai Yao was full of anticipation. He was eager to face Yu Tianheng in battle and had woken up early. Upon arriving, he was surprised to find that someone had come even earlier than him.

"Yo, good morning, you charming little junior!"

Hearing footsteps behind him, the man turned around, and upon seeing Dai Yao and the others, raised his brows in surprise and spoke in a playful tone. It was Dai Yuanyi.

"Good morning!"

Dai Yao was taken aback upon seeing Dai Yuanyi. He hadn't expected the earliest arrival to be him. Dai Yao had a poor impression of Dai Yuanyi—he was frivolous and immature, unfit for serious use.

Yesterday, when Feng Qianli suggested Dai Yuanyi face off against Yu Tianheng, Dai Yao was skeptical about Dai Yuanyi's abilities. Originally, he had planned to step in for Dai Yuanyi and challenge Yu Tianheng himself, but after seeing his teammates, he abandoned that idea.

If he wanted to go far in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, he couldn't do it alone. His teammates also needed to be strong enough. Therefore, he chose to hide his strength for now, to see how capable the Oakland Team really was and how long they could hold up under the Royal Douluo Team's offense.

If their strength was too weak, he could choose other schools; if all else failed, he could join the Spirit Hall Team.

As for Blue Tyrant Academy, he would never go there. Even though he knew the original story and that following the Shrek Seven Devils would at least lead him to become a Title Douluo, perhaps even a god, Dai Yao could never bring himself to call Tang San "Brother San."

Tang San had done so many bad things in the original story, and yet there were no consequences—on the contrary, he was elevated to a god. Dai Yao was a twin martial soul, with both the Sacred White Tiger and even a divine martial soul. Why should he bow to Tang San?

At the very least, after settling in the Heaven Dou Empire, the first thing Dai Yao would do was take the immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.

Upon hearing Dai Yuanyi's words, Dai Yao didn't react much, but Zhu Zhuqing became visibly angry and shot a cold glance at him.

Her icy, piercing gaze seemed to bore holes through Dai Yuanyi.

Dai Yuanyi shivered involuntarily and took a few steps back, distancing himself from Zhu Zhuqing. In his heart, he wondered: What did I do to offend her? Is it because I called Dai Yao charming?

Soon, the members of the Oakland Team arrived.

After a brief warm-up, Feng Qianli said, "This match, everyone, do your best. Although we are destined to lose, we must show our style."

"Yes!"

Everyone extended a hand, gathering in a circle with determined eyes.

As soon as the match time arrived, the seven of them slowly walked out of the resting room and into the Soul Duel Tournament player passage.

As the host introduced the participants, each team member stepped onto the Soul Duel platform one by one.

"Next, a genius Soul Master, only eleven years old, with a Soul Power of level 23, Dai Yao!"

The host's voice, amplified through the soul-guiding amplifier, was deafening.

"It's your turn," Feng Qianli said with a smile.

Dai Yao nodded, took a deep breath, and as he got closer to the exit, the light ahead grew brighter, and the deafening cheers grew louder.

When he stepped out into the arena, colorful ribbons fell from the sky, and students wearing Oakland's white school uniforms cheered for him from every corner.

"Eleven years old, level 23 Soul Power, truly a genius!"

"At his age, he could participate in two Continental Soul Master Elite Tournaments. Oakland has hope for a rise!"

Countless eager eyes gathered on Dai Yao. He glanced at the people cheering for him around him and couldn't help but smile. In his heart, he thought, This feeling isn't bad at all.

When he was in the Star Luo Empire, no one thought highly of him. It felt like he was fighting the entire world on his own. Now, so many people were supporting him, and he felt an unexpected surge of excitement.

He stepped onto the Soul Duel platform and stood beside the members of the Oakland Team.

On the VIP seats, Ning Fengzhi noticed Dai Yao and showed a look of admiration, saying to Jackson, "Oakland is fortunate to have such a genius Soul Master. The next Continental Soul Master Tournament may yield great results."

Jackson suppressed his sense of pride and forced a humble smile. "It's just luck, just luck."

He turned to Sarath and gave a bow. "We have to thank Bishop Sarath. If it weren't for you, this genius Soul Master wouldn't have come to Oakland."

Ning Fengzhi's gaze sharpened slightly before he smiled gently. "Bishop Sarath, is this the Soul Master you had high hopes for?"

Seeing Dai Yao, Sarath stopped squinting and sat up properly, waiting for the upcoming match. After hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, he merely stroked his beard without answering.

"Hehe, if that fat man Ferdinand wasn't lying, once the thousand-year spirit ring shows up, it will surely shock all of you." Sarath was already anticipating the surprised looks from everyone.

Soon, all seven members of the Oakland Team had entered the arena. When Zhu Zhuqing stepped onto the platform, the Oakland students erupted in cheers.

First, Zhu Zhuqing's beauty and icy aura captivated countless admirers. As the host introduced her, everyone learned of her talents. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also strong, causing the hearts of many boys to race.

Suddenly, the entire arena began to quiet down, and all eyes turned to the other side of the player passage.

The Royal Douluo Team!

When the host introduced the Royal Douluo Team members, his tone noticeably rose.

As the members of the Royal Douluo Team stepped onto the platform, only scattered applause followed. It came from the distant Heaven Dou Royal Academy students.

Meanwhile, the faces of the Oakland students began to darken.

When Yu Tianheng slowly walked up the Soul Duel stage, the faces of all the Oakland students grew so serious they could practically drip water.

Before the match had even begun, the mere presence of the Royal Douluo Team members seemed to release an overwhelming pressure, causing all the Oakland students to struggle to breathe.

Both teams had taken their positions. The host handed the microphone to Principal Jackson.

After a few brief words, Jackson passed the microphone to Ning Fengzhi.

When Ning Fengzhi began to speak, everyone craned their necks, standing on tiptoe to get a better look at the number one auxiliary Soul Master in the world.

The Royal Douluo Team's Ye Leng Leng also looked up, but there was a hint of hostility in her gaze.

"To all the students of the Soul Master Academies, I know you are all eagerly awaiting the upcoming match. I won't say much more. I wish both teams will give their best and present us with a fantastic match."

As his words fell, the arena erupted in thunderous applause. Everyone was excited to hear Ning Fengzhi speak.

"Truly, Ning Fengzhi is deserving of his reputation as the number one auxiliary Soul Master in the world. Even his formal remarks can make everyone applaud involuntarily."

Dai Yao quietly muttered to himself.

Ning Fengzhi then tried to pass the microphone to Sarath, but Sarath waved his hand and refused to speak. In the Heaven Dou Empire, it was important not to be too ostentatious.

When the microphone returned to the host, the atmosphere in the Soul Duel arena quickly grew heated.

The members of the Oakland Team cast fiery gazes toward the Royal Douluo Team, while the Royal Douluo Team remained as still as a mountain, as though they didn't even acknowledge Oakland.

As for Yu Tianheng, he just clicked his tongue in disdain and turned away.

(End of this chapter)