章 382: Chapter 382: Luo Ying
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As the final stop of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, the Martial Spirit City had a specially constructed venue for the major teams to compete. The elimination matches were held here, while the top three spots were decided in the final battle in front of the Supreme Pontiff's palace.
Holding the tickets in his hand, Zeng Yi walked through the corridor in the spectator area, looking for his seat.
"Brother, can you make way for me to go in?"
A middle-aged spirit master looked up and glanced at the young and handsome Zeng Yi. He couldn't help but admire him inwardly. Such a handsome young man shouldn't be standing in the spectator area. It was a bit of a waste.
The spirit master gave Zeng Yi a friendly smile and shifted his feet, making way for him.
However, Zeng Yi was a bit puzzled as to why this person looked at him with a pitying expression. Nevertheless, he walked past and found his seat, plopping down lazily and stretching his body. He propped up his feet, crossing his legs skillfully, and looked down at the spacious square below, where 33 teams were neatly lined up.
The atmosphere in this venue wasn't as intense as the qualifiers held in the Heaven Dou City. The grandeur and passion were sorely lacking. Perhaps it was due to the restriction of non-spirit masters entering the Martial Spirit City. The venue, which could hold thousands of people, felt incredibly empty. The audience area was sparsely populated, with just a few thousand people in sight. Despite this, being able to attend the matches was still a spectacle, as they were all spirit masters gathered in one place.
The more important matches were the elimination matches that were about to begin. Before the start, there was a ceremonial speech.
The orator was naturally the current Supreme Pontiff of the Martial Spirit Hall, the extraordinarily beautiful female spirit master, Bibi Dong.
Of course, there was also an important guest, Ning Fengzhi.
Zeng Yi boredly listened to their meaningless opening remarks for nearly two hours. Finally, the thrilling and passionate match stage arrived.
Since it was the elimination stage, there weren't as many matches as the qualifiers. The thirty-three teams were randomly divided into two brackets, and the team that received a bye was considered lucky and directly advanced to the next round.
The elimination matches were quite straightforward. The losing teams could simply go home. Of course, they could also enjoy some time in the Martial Spirit City and reward themselves after a month of arduous competition.
However, the elimination matches had two formats: team battles, where seven members fought together, and single arena matches.
The reason for this format was to assess the individual strength of the participants and identify any outstanding individuals. Furthermore, it also provided an opportunity for people from various sects and forces to interact and recruit talented spirit masters for their own sects.
Sitting in the spectator stands, although Zeng Yi was quite far away, he still recognized a few familiar faces, such as the Shrek Academy team and the Skywater Academy team.
What surprised Zeng Yi was that the second team from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was actually composed of those crazy women from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
He hadn't expected that after he left, he thought the second team from the Heaven Dou Academy wouldn't perform well and might be eliminated. But who would have thought that Ning Fengzhi would secretly replace the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's second team with his own Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan team.
Soon, the matches officially began.
The battles on the stage were intense and highly entertaining, as expected of elite teams that had made it through the qualifiers. The matches in the elimination stage were on a completely different level compared to the qualifiers.
"Are you bored sitting there alone? Why don't you go meet your Teacher and the Sect Master?"
Suddenly, a gentle female voice echoed in Zeng Yi's ears as if reverberating directly in his mind.
Who?
Startled, Zeng Yi jumped up from his seat, shaking his head and looking around. However, there was no one nearby. The closest person to him was ten seats away.
"Your reaction is quite interesting. In just a few days, you've already forgotten my voice?"
The voice echoed in Zeng Yi's mind again.
This time, Zeng Yi was stunned.
My voice?
The only woman who had always called herself that was none other than the Supreme Pontiff, Bibi Dong.
Zeng Yi raised his head to look in the direction of the podium, and his gaze met with Bibi Dong's.
Spiritual communication!
Zeng Yi knew that this was a technique using spiritual power. However, only spirit masters with at least the strength of a Spirit Saint could achieve such a high-level operation.
But Zeng Yi couldn't understand why Bibi Dong, instead of properly presiding over the matches, was messing around and teasing him.
Zeng Yi looked at Bibi Dong, who had an almost perfect and extraordinarily beautiful face. She wore a comforting smile and kept her gaze on him.
Zeng Yi didn't dare to meet Bibi Dong's gaze and shifted his eyes to Ning Fengzhi and his master, Sword Douluo, who were sitting beside her.
Seeing these two people, Zeng Yi's pupils constricted, reminding him of the moment he had learned the truth that night.
He had been deceived, but during his time at the sect, they had treated him very well and always fulfilled his requests.
Now, seeing them again, Zeng Yi couldn't figure out how he should face them. Even if they met again, it would only result in an awkward situation.
At least for now, Zeng Yi couldn't forgive them for arranging a secret engagement for him.
The feeling was like being betrayed by a loved one, and it made him very uncomfortable.
Zeng Yi's heart darkened, and he shifted his gaze from Ning Fengzhi and Master Chen Xin to Bibi Dong. He shook his head at her.
Seeing his reaction, Bibi Dong smiled faintly and stopped using spiritual communication. She continued to gaze at the ongoing match below.
Originally, Zeng Yi had come to watch the matches with a good mood. However, after Bibi Dong's mischief, his mood vanished, replaced by an overwhelming sense of annoyance.
He didn't know how long had passed, but Zeng Yi rubbed his hair with both hands, then patted his cheeks, trying to snap out of it.
"Why bother! Just focus on yourself!"
Zeng Yi patted his cheeks and said out loud, his eyes becoming clear.
He had no idea what his future would hold or how things would unfold, but he had decided to escape from this marriage!
Afterwards, he wouldn't stay in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan anymore; he would go somewhere no one could find him.
This way, it wouldn't matter what disputes arose; he wouldn't be involved.
"What are you thinking about?"
Another familiar voice came from behind Zeng Yi. He was startled and turned his head to see a strand of light golden hair floating in front of his eyes.
"Why are you here?" Zeng Yi was surprised by Qian Renxue's appearance.
Qian Renxue smiled slightly, walked over with graceful steps, and sat down next to Zeng Yi.
"I came to keep you company since you looked bored. Is that not good?" Qian Renxue said as she sat down.
Zeng Yi looked at Qian Renxue sitting beside him, smelling the faint, elegant fragrance emanating from her. He took his gaze off her stunning physique and continued to watch the match below without speaking.
Feeling his silence, Qian Renxue looked at him and asked, "What's wrong? Disappointed that you couldn't participate in this tournament?"
Zeng Yi shook his head. "No, it's just a pity that I couldn't get my hands on those gold spirit coins."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue paused for a moment, realizing that this guy made a monetary deal with the Heaven Dou Royal Family to participate in this tournament.
Thinking about this, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh softly. "Didn't expect you to be so concerned about that."
Both of them watched the match while chatting casually.
Time passed quickly, and the matches proceeded with one team after another.
"It's her!"
Zeng Yi looked at the team entering the arena and his eyes filled with surprise.
Qian Renxue was a little puzzled by Zeng Yi's reaction and looked in that direction. She casually asked, "Do you know this team?"
Zeng Yi shook his head, "No, just someone I recognize."
"Oh? Is it that beautiful and lovely girl?" Qian Renxue also noticed that among the seven team members, there was a silver-haired and petite girl who was the most eye-catching. Almost everyone's gaze was focused on her.
"Yes." Zeng Yi nodded. He didn't expect the girl he had encountered on the street a few days ago to be a member of the participating team in this Spirit Master Tournament.
Seeing his nod, Qian Renxue couldn't help but roll her eyes at this guy. She asked casually, not expecting it to have anything to do with him.
Why was this guy so good at attracting girls?
Thinking of this, Qian Renxue couldn't help but feel a bit resentful.
"This team is called the Aquila Team, from the Star Luo Empire. They emerged as a team from the kingdom qualifying matches. Interestingly, this team easily crushed the royal team of the affiliated Evergreen Kingdom, which had never made it to the tournament in history." Qian Renxue introduced the Aquila Team to Zeng Yi.
"Moreover, your friend is the main force of this team~"
Zeng Yi looked at Qian Renxue in surprise. "How do you know this?"
Qian Renxue smiled slightly with a sense of pride. "I am the leader of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy team. How can I not do my homework for such an important event?"
Hearing her reply, Zeng Yi realized that he had almost forgotten that this woman had another identity.
"Do you have information about this team? Let me see."
"Here you go." Qian Renxue took out a stack of documents from her spatial ring and found the information about the Aquila Team for Zeng Yi.
Zeng Yi casually glanced at it, quickly turning the pages.
He wasn't interested in the other members of the Aquila Team. What interested him was the girl named Luo Ying.
Soon, Zeng Yi found the information he wanted.
[Name: Luo Ying]
[Martial Spirit: Cherry Blossom]
[Spirit Power: Level 45 Spirit Master]
[Age: 15]
Additional Information: Captain of the Aquila Team. Single-handedly led the Aquila Team, comprising of weak individuals, to the elimination matches, breaking the record of the Evergreen Kingdom's Aquila Academy's first-ever qualification in the tournament.
Zeng Yi turned to Qian Renxue. "Did you write this information?"
Hearing this, Qian Renxue tilted her head and looked at Zeng Yi. "What's the problem?"
"Hehe, nothing."
What a team of weaklings you have!
Zeng Yi muttered in his heart, shifting his gaze back to Luo Ying's information.
Martial Spirit: Cherry Blossom. Age 15. Level 45 Spirit Master. This talent...
Zeng Yi couldn't believe it. He hadn't expected this girl's talent to be so extraordinary. A 15-year-old Spirit Master at level 45... If he hadn't read the original story, he might have thought she had taken some magical medicine.
However, he remembered that this person didn't appear in the original story.
Of course, neither did he.
Could it be that because of his existence, the timeline has changed?
Zeng Yi speculated in his mind, but the focus still remained on the fact that her Martial Spirit was the Cherry Blossom.
Was it a coincidence?
Frowning and pondering this question, Zeng Yi's attention returned to the ongoing matches below.
As expected, just as Qian Renxue had said, the other members of the Aquila Team were completely overshadowed, and this match became the stage for Luo Ying alone.
With her formidable Level 45 strength, she easily defeated her opponent. Even though the opposing team had two Spirit Masters, they couldn't put up any resistance against her.
"The winning team is the Aquila Team!"
As the referee announced the winner, the stadium erupted in cheers and jubilation.
The young girl stood at the center of the stage, listening to the cheers that were meant for her with a joyous smile on her face.
Brother, are you somewhere in this place?
How was my performance, Brother? Hopefully, I didn't disappoint you!
Her red eyes surveyed the circular field, and her gaze fell upon the spectators' seats as if searching for someone.
The matches of the Aquila Team concluded, and next up was a team familiar to Zeng Yi— the Shrek Academy Team.
"Boss, that girl from the Aquila Team is really beautiful."
"Why, do you like her? When she comes down, you want to go greet her?"
"Hehe, of course! Boss, please cover me for a while." Ma Hongjun chuckled.
The Shrek Academy team walked towards the entrance, and Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai chatted about the stunning girl, Luo Ying, from the Aquila Team.
This time, the Shrek Academy team went onto the stage with all seven official members. In their complete form, they had absolute confidence in winning every match, no matter who their opponents were.
The entrance door slowly opened, and seven figures walked out. They were the victorious Aquila Team.
Leading the way was their captain, Luo Ying, who brought them victory.
The girl had a happy smile on her face, hummed a tune, and was hopping and leaping along the way, appearing relaxed and cheerful.
As the two teams crossed paths, Dai Mubai nudged Ma Hongjun's shoulder and whispered, "Aren't you going to talk to her? Go greet her when she passes by!"
But now, Ma Hongjun was feeling a bit overwhelmed. Looking at the girl's perfect face and elf-like temperament, he couldn't help but feel a bit inferior when he considered his 180-pound figure. A bit dejected, he let out a sigh.
"Hehe, forget it."
Dai Mubai glanced at him disdainfully and turned his gaze to the girl approaching them. This type of temperament and such a stunning beauty were truly rare. Even the three beautiful female classmates in their team fell a bit short when compared to her.
That silver-white, flowing hair shimmered with dazzling brilliance under the sunlight, making it hard for people to look away.
Dai Mubai admitted that even he was somewhat fascinated by this girl.
Just as he was considering whether to go over and strike up a conversation, they had already passed each other. When he turned to take another look, he couldn't help but sigh with regret.
Although the news that the Shrek Academy team was a top contender for the championship had spread throughout the Martial Spirit City before the tournament began, Luo Ying didn't pay any attention to the Shrek Academy team that had crossed paths with her.
She hadn't given the Shrek Academy team a second glance, treating them as if they were insignificant. She carried on humming her tune and left with her team.
On the contrary, the other members of the Aquila Team were curious about this renowned Shrek Academy team and glanced at them.
However, when the young girl passed the last member of the Shrek Academy team, her gaze inadvertently flickered, and then, her smiling face stiffened. She couldn't help but stop in her tracks.
The wooden sword hanging from that girl's waist.
In Luo Ying's eyes, it was incredibly dazzling.
In an instant, her expression turned cold, and her eyes shimmered with cold light.
"Wait!"
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