Peerless: Gu Master Transforms Douluo.

The knockout stage consists of three rounds.

Half of the 195 participating teams were eliminated in the first round. The subsequent second and third rounds of elimination matches continued the winner-takes-all principle.

After three rounds of elimination, a total of 32 teams were selected to advance to the group stage.

However, only 25 teams will be the winners after the third round of elimination matches, so the previous points will come in handy at this point. The remaining less than 10 spots will be determined by the points ranking of the teams that failed in the third round.

With the involvement of sects, this Soul Master Competition is clearly incredibly brutal.

Especially in the first round of elimination matches, if you're unlucky and run into those favorites to win the championship, you'll only have one outcome: defeat.

But luck is also a part of ability.

With so many participants, in order to speed up the Soul Master Competition and avoid dragging it out for several months, they had no choice but to cut things short in the elimination rounds.

Of course, to prevent strong teams from meeting too early in this knockout stage, a pseudo-random draw was actually used.

The top eight contestants from the previous competition will receive preferential treatment.

At least that way they won't run into each other too early in the knockout stage.

A king cannot meet another king!

But sects don't have this kind of treatment; no matter how famous they are, they still have to draw lots in a proper manner.

The same applies to the Spirit Pagoda.

Everything is fair and just.

Just like in the original novel, the Tang Sect drew the Sun Moon Royal Academy in the third round of the elimination round, but ultimately strategically gave up because they had enough points.

But the Spirit Pagoda has no intention of avoiding its attacks.

Even if Huo Yuhao doesn't participate, neither the Sun Moon Team with its enhanced version of the Hongchen siblings nor the cunning Holy Spirit Cult would back down.

With Qiu'er and Xue Di in charge, the Spirit Pagoda was in complete chaos.

Even if I draw Shrek, I'll still fight him.

Shrek was just an ordinary person born in an era before the Spirit Pagoda existed...

Cough cough, we're all one family, of the same blood.

Don't say things that are not conducive to harmony.

Furthermore, we must respect our opponents tactically.

At the very least, we should let Shrek's teammates test the waters and gather intelligence, right?
In this Soul Master Competition, besides Sun Moon Academy and Holy Spirit Cult, the Body Sect, which goes by the alias Snow Demon Sect, is also a very strong opponent.

Long Aotian, who possesses the cultivation of a Soul Saint, and Vina, who possesses twin martial souls, only led the Snow Demon Sect to the top eight in the original work. However, that was because they encountered the Tang Sect with Huo Gua. Otherwise, they would definitely have the strength to compete for the championship.

If Shrek Academy were to encounter the Snow Demon Sect this time, the outcome would be uncertain.

Of course, the Tianlong Sect, one of the four strongest sects in the original work, can also be considered a semi-opponent.

Fortunately, Bei Bei had already broken through to the Soul Saint level; otherwise, Shrek Academy would probably have had a tough fight against the Heavenly Dragon Gate.

It can only be said that the sect's foundation is indeed not to be underestimated.

After all, the education of sects starts from childhood, which gives them a great advantage in terms of training time and the inheritance of martial spirit.

In terms of pure combat strength, ordinary academies can hardly compete with sects.

Only Shrek, with his genius, could manage to get a chance.

However, the college also has its advantages.

First of all, the academy rarely restricts the personal freedom of Soul Masters. Even the Shrek Inner Academy does not force students to stay. It only provides them with an additional option to continue staying at Shrek.

Moreover, the academy cultivates well-rounded individuals with excellent future employment prospects, unlike the sects where only brutes know how to fight.

The first day of the elimination rounds has ended.

Although the Spirit Pagoda did not make an appearance.

But in some unseen corners, undercurrents were already brewing.

The luxurious room on the top floor of the Mingyue Hotel.

Huo Yuhao remained somewhat silent at this moment.

After the match, everyone had dinner and went back to their rooms. Then, some people took a shower and gathered together in Huo Yuhao's room.

Could it be that he's really addicted to playing cards?

But now, shouldn't they be getting heated?
Yesterday, we were having a friendly and enjoyable mahjong game, and then playing Truth or Dare.

The atmosphere today is clearly different.

Especially when a well-meaning person suggested that since the losers are punished, shouldn't the winners be rewarded?

With the improvement of the reward and punishment system, the reward was determined to be a kiss on Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao:?

You guys can have fun, but why are you dragging me into this?

How did I become the prize?!
Although he did enjoy it at first.

But as the women's competitive spirit was aroused, and multiple battlefields such as poker, mahjong, and Ludo were opened up.

The original lighthearted entertainment has been distorted.

These guys are like they've been possessed by a demonic fire.

Especially Zhang Lexuan, Ma Xiaotao, and Ye Guyi.

These three, each possessing the strength of a Title Douluo, seemed to be locked in a fierce battle, completely driven mad, eager to unleash their full power to assert their dominance.

Fortunately, Gu Yuena, Xue Di, and Qiu'er were all relatively restrained.

As for the remaining Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and Nana, the three of them clearly hadn't fully integrated into this battle without gunpowder, and remained rather reserved.

But they keep doing it in rotation.

There was absolutely no time to rest. Even Huo Yuhao found it hard to keep up. He felt like his lips were about to get swollen from all the kissing, and he did have a bit of an urge to run away.

If Gu Yuena hadn't sealed off the space beforehand, he probably would have slipped away silently.

I could feel the silent war raging inside the room.

Huo Yuhao, who was sweating profusely, suggested, "It's getting late, and we have a match tomorrow. Why don't we all go back and rest?"

"..."

No one answered.

Gu Yuena responded to Huo Yuhao without showing any emotion.

Seeing the expectation in the other person's purple eyes, Huo Yuhao tilted his head.

Still don't understand?
He definitely won't just run away.

It's not that he's a perfect gentleman, or that he can't give up halfway because the girls there have something to hold against him.

But Gu Yuena had her own ulterior motives.

Based on their mutual understanding, Huo Yuhao had a premonition.

If I secretly run away, unless I hide directly in the Divine Might Space, Gu Yuena will definitely appear halfway and luckily find me homeless, and then it will be the delightful "hehehe".

In short, it's best to stay safely in your own room.

It's just a matter of talking.

It's better than being completely exploited, isn't it?
The Soul Master Competition lasted for more than a month.

Since there's no way to resist, then we might as well just enjoy it.

……

the next day.

It was still the first round of the knockout stage, but the tense atmosphere was no less than that of the first day, and the atmosphere on site was even more intense.

When Huo Yuhao brought the girls who were having a blast over, the rest area was packed with people. Apart from the twenty-seven teams that had been eliminated yesterday, the remaining teams had arrived early.

Then their gazes all fell on the Spirit Tower team, who arrived late.

Is it because the Spirit Pagoda has too great a reputation?
Huo Yuhao was taken aback at first, and then, while maintaining the simulated soul skill, he used his powerful mental strength to capture the emotions that were spreading out among these people.

Curiosity, apprehension, and envy.

A complex mix of emotions swirled within them.

As everyone from the Spirit Pagoda took their seats, Huo Yuhao took out his spiritual device and quickly obtained specific information from Xiao Meng on the Spirit Network. The reason so many teams were watching wasn't because they were interested in the Spirit Pagoda's "all-female lineup," but rather to ascertain the Spirit Pagoda's actual strength.

Because the powerful effects of the Soul Spirit system have already been fully revealed!
The first thing to be addressed is the second ring of the thousand-year dream of the mortal world.

Then, during the first day of the elimination rounds, someone displayed a spirit.

Although it was only a thousand-year-old spirit, it did not cause much of a stir when it first appeared. The audience thought it was because the spirit master's own spirit was special.

However, with the live broadcast of the Spirit Network Soul Master Competition...

The spread of the Soul System has already shown initial results.

The Ten Thousand Year Soul Spirit has not yet been fully revealed, and most sect disciples are probably seeing it for the first time.

But among so many academies, there must be Soul Masters who understand Soul Spirits.

After their on-site explanation, the fact that spirits can help spirit masters increase the age of their spirit rings has already attracted the attention of most people.

Not to mention the Red Dust Clan's vigorous promotion of Soul Contracts.

Most importantly, because of Meng Hongchen's one-against-seven victory yesterday, Jing Hongchen was quite pleased with himself on the high platform, giving the ministers and the emperor a lecture on the relevant knowledge of soul spirits, and using the increase in the age of Meng Hongchen's second soul ring as an example.

Furthermore, Jing Hongchen's explanation was broadcast live on the Soul Guide screen, which directly ignited the popularity of Soul Spirits.

What? The soul contract is actually real?
The soul can live for not just a thousand years, but even ten thousand!?

A suitable spirit can not only increase the age of a spirit master's spirit rings, but may even cause the spirit to evolve.

As countless posts sprang up like mushrooms after rain on the Soul Master forum.

Now I have to believe it.

Of course, Huo Yuhao, as the ambassador for the Soul Spirit, also put in a lot of effort.

As the MVP of the previous Shrek Academy championship, Huo Yuhao is the center of attention.

The audience is looking forward to his continued performance.

Countless opponents had given up on winning this year's championship because of him, and were now aiming for the championship the year after next.

Although the contestants from the sects were skeptical of Huo Yuhao's performance, the Body Sect's promotion of Huo Yuhao, the owner of the Spirit Eye Martial Soul, actually regarded him as the biggest obstacle on the road to victory.

Unexpectedly, Huo Yuhao simply withdrew from the competition.

While everyone breathed a sigh of relief, they were also curious about why he didn't participate in the Soul Master Competition.

Bai Zi said that Lord Yu Hao didn't intend to bully people by playing the Baby Cup.

The critics say that Huo Yuhao was clearly afraid because a sect was participating in this competition, so he didn't want to break his invincible record.

In short, the hype continues.

The popularity of spirits is naturally also quite high.

Everyone was intrigued by the effects of the spirit.

Who wouldn't want a soulmate they could confide in?
The competition is eagerly anticipating the debut of the Spirit Pagoda and the spirits in this year's event.

Naturally, they all came to inquire about the strength of the Spirit Pagoda.

Even the Holy Spirit Cult is extremely interested in matters concerning this spirit.

And then this scene unfolded.

Huo Yuhao smiled but didn't say anything after learning about this.

With his simulated soul skill activated, even if a Limit Douluo tries to spy on him, it's useless. If anyone can see through the Spirit Pagoda's true strength, then he'll lose.

Just generate buzz and that's it.

Many people may still have doubts.

However, once the Spirit Pagoda appears, everything will fall apart on its own.

"Aotian, what do you think of the Spirit Pagoda's strength?"

Vina looked at Long Aotian beside her.

"I can't see through him, but he must be very strong!" Long Aotian nodded seriously.

Vina frowned: "If the information I've gathered is correct, the seven main members of the Spirit Pagoda this time are all at least Soul Emperor level, which is terrifying, and there is even a Soul Saint among them."

"Oh? A Soul Saint?"

Long Aotian narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the Soul Saint expert who might be among the group from the Spirit Pagoda. He waved his right hand and commented, "If it's that guy who never lets go of his sword, he's indeed a worthy opponent!"

Although the guy looked ordinary, Long Aotian could vaguely sense a strong threat from him.

I recognized you in the eye; we're kindred spirits!
"is it?"

Vina looked slightly troubled: "Actually, I heard that Shrek Academy's captain this time is also a Soul Saint, and his Martial Soul is extremely powerful."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but sigh: "I thought that with you, a Soul Saint who has awakened twice, we would be invincible, but now... sigh, it's rare to see even one Soul Saint in previous competitions, but I didn't expect there to be so many this time."

"Do not worry."

Long Aotian smiled confidently: "I won't lose!"

Whether it's the Spirit Pagoda or Shrek Academy.

……

Today, the Spirit Pagoda will be the sixth to enter the arena.

And their opponent just happens to be Dilongmen.

That's right, it's that unlucky guy from the original story who got eliminated in the first round.

"Next match, Spirit Pagoda versus Earth Dragon Gate. Both sides enter the waiting area. Please send out the first player from each side."

It's finally time to go into battle.

Everyone was cheered up.

A meaningful smile appeared on Huo Yuhao's face.

Please welcome the first victim to the stage.

Is her name Nan Qiuqiu?

The Earth Dragon Sect is a long-established sect with a profound foundation. In terms of overall strength, it is actually among the top teams in the competition, because the Rouge Dragon Martial Soul possesses a powerful and unique annihilation attribute.

But if they encounter Qiu'er, the possessor of the Golden Dragon Martial Soul...

Uh, is it considered a success if you can fully unleash a soul skill?

While it might not be that exaggerated, the suppression among dragons is indeed quite unreasonable.

So, let's have someone else take the stage.

It seems that Nan Qiuqiu and the Spirit Pagoda have a special connection, so let's not discourage this young girl's confidence.

While it was certainly satisfying to have Qiu'er reveal her 100,000-year soul ring right from the start.

But you still need to bait the area before fishing.

It would be bad if releasing a prehistoric dragon scared away the fish.

Therefore, the most suitable vanguard is—

Nana!

After all, Wang Dong'er and her teammates represented Shrek Academy in the previous competition.

Nana is different. She has a clean background, has never participated in the Soul Master Competition, and has a 30,000-year-old Void Demon Leopard in her contract.

Now that Nana is a Soul Emperor, it shouldn't be difficult for her to defeat seven opponents at once, right?
the other side.

Dilongmen Rest Area.

Nan Qiuqiu frowned.

Spirit Pagoda?
Although the term "soul spirit" sounds intimidating, this is just a small sect that was established a few years ago, while the Earth Dragon Sect is an old sect with a history of thousands of years!

A thousand-year-old tradition for emerging forces.

The advantage is mine!

"Besides, I'm the most talented Soul Master in the Earth Dragon Gate. My mother even praises me as a once-in-a-millennium genius!"

Nan Qiuqiu waved her fists, enjoying the cheers from the audience, and looked up at the sky with a smile on her face.

So I took action! (End of Chapter)