章 577: Chapter 25 Titan's Request_2
After listening to Xuan Zi, Yan Shaozhe felt like he had an epiphany.
He had not expected the usually absent-minded Xuan Zi to have such a strategy in mind.
It was truly beyond anyone's expectations.
"What are you spacing out for?"
Waiting to be served food?
Hurry up and announce the list of competitors. When it's time to leave, come and notify me."
Xuan Zi waved his hand, shooing Yan Shaozhe away.
And he didn't forget to add, "Don't come and disturb my drinking unless it's necessary."
Elsewhere.
After Yan Shaozhe left Xuan Zi's side, he immediately announced the list of participants for the Soul Master competition.
In front of Shrek Academy, the square was crowded with people.
Everyone looked at the list and discussed the competitors.
Regarding the main team members, they had nothing to say.
They all had reputations built on strength, and none of them were dissatisfied.
But when it came to the reserve team, people's thoughts were different.
Why are they all newcomers?
Are you saying there's no one among us older students?
"How come I'm not included?"
Within the crowd, Ningtian was somewhat astonished.
She looked several times, but her name truly wasn't among the reserves?
This isn't right.
The teacher clearly said that my name had been reported.
Has there been a last-minute change?
Looking at Wang Dong... She pondered.
On the other side of the crowd, Wang Dong was also very surprised.
Why am I on the list?
...
Time flew by.
The day of the Soul Master competition was drawing closer.
Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy.
The door to Jing Hongchen's office was knocked on.
"Come in."
He randomly picked a chair, sat down with proper posture, and appeared unusually serious.
The door creaked open, and a horse-faced elder walked in.
To put it vividly, this elder's surname was Ma.
He was also the team leader for the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy's competing team.
Others called him Elder Ma, while Jing Hongchen addressed him as Old Ma.
"Hall Master, as per your request, please review the list of candidates from our academy who will participate in the competition," said Elder Ma as he handed Jing Hongchen a list.
"Oh, I am rather curious as to whom you all have chosen?"
Jing Hongchen took the list with one hand, gave it a light flick, and it unfolded.
"Ma Rulong, Chen Fei, Chen An, Mika, Lin Xi, Xiao Xiaofeng, Li Yan, not bad.
I have high expectations for these kids," Jing Hongchen nodded with satisfaction.
Seeing this, Elder Ma's meticulous face finally showed a trace of a smile, "These are the hopes of our Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy, the future pillars of the Sun-Moon Empire."
However.
In the next moment, his expression changed.
Because Jing Hongchen uttered two words... but...
But what?
He was full of doubts.
Fortunately, Elder Ma didn't have to wait long before Jing Hongchen continued, "But I have a trump card that might play a crucial role during the Soul Master competition, possibly giving our academy a shot at the championship!"
"Huh?"
Elder Ma's brows rose, "Are you serious, Hall Master?"
He had always cared about the growth of the academy's children.
He hadn't noticed any particularly promising students that hadn't been discovered yet.
"Hehe, then come with me. I have already sent my trump card to the soul fighting arena within the academy," Jing Hongchen chuckled mysteriously, stood up from the chair, hands behind his back, chest out, and head up as he walked out of the office.
He had the air of someone with a plan.
Elder Ma silently followed.
His heart was filled with too many questions that needed answers.
With the strength of Jing Hongchen and Elder Ma, they soon reached the soul fighting arena.
A few people were training intensely not far away.
But when they saw Jing Hongchen and Elder Ma, they immediately ran up to them, lined up neatly, and looked respectful.
It's clear that the members of the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy team possess quite a commendable quality.
"Hall Master, Elder Ma..."
Without a doubt, none of the seven members had a Cultivation Level below the Soul King Realm. The least capable was a Fifth Grade Soul Master, who had joined Mingde Hall.
That is why they called him Lord Hongchen instead of dean.
This title better emphasized their status.
Beyond being students of the academy, they were also disciples of Mingde Hall.
"No need for such formalities, we are just here for a casual visit,"
Jing Hongchen said with a warm smile.
"Dean, the person you spoke of, I haven't spotted him," Elder Ma said as he looked around, but he noticed no one else had arrived.
"Ha-ha, Old Ma, Old Ma, you're getting on in years, so how can you still be so impatient?" Jing Hongchen laughed heartily and pointed into the distance, "Look, isn't that person coming over?"
Elder Ma followed the direction Jing Hongchen was pointing and saw two young men and a girl approaching from afar.
Elder Ma's mouth fell open, "Dean, the person you were talking about, it couldn't be Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen, could it?"
He naturally recognized Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen.
They were geniuses in the academy, especially Xiao Hongchen, who was the future heir of the Hongchen Clan.
But, even if they were talented,
how could two people become the trump card that would ensure victory for their Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy?
"Of course not,"
Jing Hongchen shook his head, "Xiao and Meng do indeed have exceptional talent, and they have the potential to become pillars of the Sun-Moon Empire in the future, but if we are truly relying on these siblings for the Soul Master competition, we would likely lose."
Elder Ma became even more puzzled, "Then, who is the person you mentioned?"
As he spoke, his gaze involuntarily lingered on the young man beside Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen.
Could this young man be the Dean's trump card?
That seems unlikely!
After all, that young man looked even younger than Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen.
No matter how talented he was, what level could he have possibly reached?
Level 40 at best, right?
The threshold of a Fourth-level Soul Master is not something one can simply cross, right?
"Old Ma, do you need me to provide you with a pair of soul tool glasses that can cure your eyesight?"
Jing Hongchen said irritably, "There's such a big living person right behind Xiao and Meng, don't tell me you can't see him."
What?
Is it really that boy?
After hearing Meng Hongchen's words, Elder Ma's focus sharpened, and he wore an incredulous expression on his face.
"Would I joke with you?"
As Jing Hongchen finished speaking, Qin Xiao and the Hongchen siblings had already approached the group.
"I won't say much about Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen since everyone knows them. Ah, and this, named Qin Xiao, is a student who just enrolled in our academy today and is also a key competitor in the Soul Master competition,"
Jing Hongchen personally introduced Qin Xiao's identity and background.
However,
after hearing his words, everyone was taken aback.
Especially the phrase 'a key competitor in the Soul Master competition' made everyone's heart tremble.
What's going on?
Did I hear that right?
A newly enrolled young student, just entered the academy and already announced by the Hall Master as a main competitor?
This has to be a joke, right?
"What kind of attitude is this? I'm telling you, my uncle master is a genius who has already reached level 40. Even if he hasn't had time to obtain his fourth Soul Ring, he absolutely qualifies as a Fourth-level Soul Master,"
Meng Hongchen had not missed the looks on everyone's faces.
Even before Qin Xiao could say anything, she had already jumped to his defense.
These people with their 'dog's eyes' looking down on others have no idea of the immense enhancement Qin Xiao can bring to a Soul Master.
After experiencing Qin Xiao's Mental Sharing, she had been thoroughly convinced.
Put it this way,
Once Spiritual Detection is enabled, it makes climbing five levels in combat as easy as playing for a Soul Master.
If the Soul Master is strong and has a rich combat awareness, the enhancement is even greater.
Increasing one's battle strength by a whole major grade is not an issue.
Such support for a Soul Master is nothing short of divine!
"Level 40... indeed not bad,"
Elder Ma gave an objective assessment.
"But to be a mainstay of the team, one must at least be a Soul King,"
he said, turning to Jing Hongchen.
This statement was meant for Jing Hongchen.
He was telling Jing Hongchen that Qin Xiao's Cultivation Level was insufficient.
Um, I didn't expect to be looked down upon... Qin Xiao couldn't help but touch his nose.
Jing Hongchen looked at Elder Ma, and then at the seven members of the main team, and proposed with a smile, "Hehe, how about this. From among you seven, choose three to fight against Xiao, Meng, and Qin Xiao.
If you lose, you must accept Qin Xiao.
If Qin Xiao and his team lose, the team configuration remains the same, and I'll let Qin Xiao obediently stay on the reserve team. He can go to Xingluo City to enjoy the sights and broaden his horizons. How about that?"
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