Douluo Jueshi: Picking up Firefly at the Beginning

Chapter 108: As Bright as the Sun (4K)
Although the meeting was not very pleasant and their starting position was taken away, Micah and others actually felt relieved.

Meteor and the others defeated them based on their strength, there is nothing much to say.

They saw how badly their respected captain, Ma Rulong, was defeated.

Although it is a pity to lose the starting position, they would also be proud to see the team defeat Shrek Academy and break the curse of being the runner-up for thousands of years.

Jing Hongchen quickly took Lin Jiayi away, and the two teams then formally introduced themselves to each other.

After all, we still have to train together for the next month.

The fourteen people sat together and chatted, and naturally they couldn't help but talk about the last Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition, as well as their Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's strongest opponent, Shrek Academy.

As seniors who had participated in the previous Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition, Ma Rulong and others introduced the process and rules of the competition in detail to Liuxing and others.

Liu Xing asked curiously, "Senior Ma, how many teams are participating in the competition?"

"The number of participating colleges increases every year. In our last term, there were 125 senior soul master colleges. This number will definitely not be less than this number."

"With so many colleges participating, is our college always second?"

"Not really. For example, in the last competition, we encountered Shrek Academy early and were eliminated early, failing to achieve a good result."

Speaking of this, Ma Rulong and others looked a little gloomy.

After all, they were the ones who had personally experienced the last competition. Although they were only substitutes, they also played in the game.

"So, Senior Ma, compared to the strength of your class, how is the previous class of Shrek Academy?"

Liuxing continued to ask. Not only Liuxing was curious about Shrek Academy, but Xiao Hongchen and others were also very curious.

After all, Shrek Academy is too famous, especially for their Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy.

When talking about this topic, Ma Rulong looked bitter and helpless.

"The last Shrek Academy lineup was unprecedentedly strong, possibly even the strongest lineup in history. In that tournament, no team could stand up to them."

After hearing this, everyone became even more interested. Meteor's eyes lit up and he said, "Oh, how powerful it is."

Ma Rulong looked hesitant, afraid that speaking out would undermine everyone's confidence.

Wasn't it because of their own experiences that they had no confidence in defeating Shrek Academy, and after the defeat, they willingly gave up their starting positions?
If there is hope of winning, they will not give up their starting position easily and will try their best.

But if it is a game that is bound to be lost, then there is no need to rush up and embarrass yourself. The younger students can take over, and they will be so happy.

However, Ma Rulong finally gritted his teeth and said, "In the last competition, the captain of Shrek Academy was called Zhang Lexuan. His martial spirit was the moon. He was the only Soul Saint-level expert in that competition."

"Their vice-captain is called Han Ruoruo. His martial soul is a rope. He is an extremely powerful control-type soul master and has reached the Soul Emperor level."

"The other five team members are also very strong, all of them have the Soul King cultivation level."

Ma Rulong said with an extremely solemn expression, "Judging from their last class's lineup, even if this class isn't as strong, there will at least be one Soul Emperor participating, or even more."

This is also the reason why Ma Rulong has no confidence. The students of Shrek Academy are very strong, and many of them can fight against opponents of higher levels. The strength of each Shrek Academy lineup is always above standard.

Hearing this, Liu Xing was also stunned. No wonder Shrek Academy had been able to win for tens of thousands of years without losing once.

You should know that the requirement for participating in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition is to be under 20 years old.

In other words, the previous captain of Shrek Academy, Zhang Lexuan, was a nineteen-year-old Soul Sage.

What a concept! According to Liuxing's memory, one of the protagonists in Douluo Continent, Sea God Tang San, only cultivated to level 59 when he was 20 years old!

Although it only took him five years to become a god!
What kind of monster was the previous captain of Shrek Academy?
A nineteen-year-old Soul Saint, if this happened ten thousand years ago, he would be the number one genius on the continent.

Now, ten thousand years later, he is officially the number one genius in the continent, right?

Is this the foundation of Shrek Academy?

Thinking of this, Liu Xing felt a little more pressure in his heart. Soul Saints and Soul Masters below Soul Saints are different.

Becoming a Soul Sage means you are already a high-end combat force on the continent. A Soul Sage who possesses a martial soul avatar is much more powerful than a Soul Emperor. It is difficult for a Soul Emperor to challenge a Soul Sage.

If there are still Soul Saints from this Shrek Academy participating in the competition, then...

Thinking of this, Liuxing glanced at Liuying and decided to let Liuying go and fight.

Although he has the same configuration as Liuying, he still needs time to fully unleash his strength. It is too early for him to fight against the Soul Saint now.

He would need to give his all to fight against a Soul Emperor, not to mention a Soul Sage who was at least ten times stronger, and a Soul Sage from Shrek Academy, who was no ordinary Soul Sage.

Only a big guy like Liuying who has recovered can exert 100% or even 200% of his strength when facing the Soul Sect, ignore the difference in soul power cultivation, and fight against opponents of higher levels.

Ma Rulong and the other seven sighed. They really had no confidence in facing Shrek Academy because they had never won a single victory against Shrek Academy since the academy participated in the Soul Fighting Competition.

The first place in the Soul Fighting Competition must belong to Shrek Academy.

Although no one mentioned it openly, everyone felt in their hearts that Shrek was invincible.

I have to say, this is sad.

"Haha~"

Meteor chuckled, the smile on his face growing wider and wider.

Ma Rulong and others looked at Liu Xing in confusion.

"The stronger Shrek Academy is, the more worthy it is to defeat, right? Our championship is more valuable, isn't it?"

Meteor said in a calm tone.

No matter how strong his opponent is, he will give it his all and have a good fight. If he loses, it is because of his own lack of strength and he cannot blame others.

And so what if he lost? It’s not like he hasn’t lost before. Liuying, he has never won.

Besides, they have the advantage of age. If they lose this time, there is still the next one, right?

Even Meteor himself doesn’t know how strong he will be in five years. How strong is Liuying? What is Soul Sage?

However, the cowardly expressions of Ma Rulong and others before the battle did surprise Liuxing a little.

It would be fine for other people, but Ma Rulong, a sixth-level soul master and an elite disciple of Mingde Hall, actually had the same expression.

It is conceivable how great a blow the previous Shrek Academy team dealt to them. Five years have passed, and they still have psychological trauma.

That’s right, not everyone is a shooting star and has enough confidence to reach the top. Everyone’s confidence is different.

Ma Rulong and others have no confidence, so they lack self-confidence. Although Liuxing's cultivation is lower than theirs, he has confidence, so he is full of confidence.

Although I have confidence, Shrek Academy is indeed worthy of attention.

But we are not vegetarians!

Liuxing glanced at Liuying, Xuenu and Gu Yuena beside him.

If the four of them were together, wouldn't they just be killing people indiscriminately?
Xiao Hongchen, Gu Yuena and others were a little disdainful of the cowardly expressions of Ma Rulong and others.

Putting aside his strength, the act of having his spine broken made the proud Gu Yuena and others look down on him.

I think this is not only the case for Ma Rulong's class, but also for all previous classes of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy.

This kind of timid mentality before the game even started, the second place is thanks to the other academies besides Shrek Academy. They are so lame!
"..."

"To be honest, Senior Ma, you guys really disappoint me."

Meteor said indifferently.

"What do you mean?"

Ma Rulong frowned, and the others also looked dissatisfied.

Liu Xing ignored them and turned to look at his teammates, asking, "Shrek Academy is very strong, and there may even be Soul Sages participating. What is your goal?"

"Champion." Xiao Hongchen grinned and pressed down his hat.

"Champion." Meng Hongchen looked at his palms, admiring the newly applied nail polish.

"Champion." Gu Yuena and Xue Nu said coldly.

"Champion." Liuying and Ye Guyi said without hesitation.

A game without winning the championship is meaningless, they are all proud.

Liu Xing looked at Ma Rulong and the others whose faces flushed red, shook his head and said, "You may think that we are young and fearless, but without the determination to win, how much of your strength can you really display?"

Liu Xing extended his right hand towards Ma Rulong and the others, and said with a confident smile, "Come, follow me, and I will lead you to seize the championship throne. There will be no rivals in front of us."

Ma Rulong and others stared at the meteor, and the bright smile on his face, as if they saw a rising sun.

Ma Rulong was the first to put his hand forward, his eyes gleaming with an unprecedented light as he said in a deep voice, "Captain, please lead us to defeat all our opponents, including Shrek Academy."

This call of "Captain" is sincere.

Micah and the others looked at each other, put their hands on it at the same time, and said in unison: "Captain."

This time, there was light in their eyes.

In the distance, there was admiration in Ma Lao's eyes. In his eyes, Meteor may not be the strongest, but he is definitely the most qualified captain.

Whether it is the arrogant Xiao Hongchen, or Gu Yuena and Xue Nu, they all obey him. He is the only one who can command the strongest Liuying. The unstable Ma Rulong and others also have their haze dispelled by the dazzling light from him.

Xiao Hongchen looked at Liu Xing and the others who had put their hands together and murmured, "It's really dazzling!"

Then he walked forward without hesitation, put his hand on it, and said in a deep voice: "Don't forget, I'm here."

Meng Hongchen also came over with a smile, and even Gu Yuena and Xue Nu came over.

Fourteen people formed a circle, and in that instant, most of the barriers between them disappeared.

"Our only goal is to win the championship. Anything else, whether second or third, is a failure."

Meteor cuts through the iron road with absolute certainty.

Led by Meteor, the scene became very exciting for a while.

……

Two hours later, the training ended.

Xiao Hongchen stretched and said, "It's finally over, Meng, let's go back."

"Brother, you have to go back alone today~"

"Ok?"

Several question marks popped up above Xiao Hongchen’s head.

Meng Hongchen smiled slyly and came to Liuxing's side. "I want to go to the auction of the Aodu Chamber of Commerce with my brother Liuxing and the others, so brother, you go back first."

"Well, it's almost time for the auction to start, so let's go."

Meteor nodded.

"Goodbye, brother."

Meng Hongchen turned his head, winked at Xiao Hongchen playfully, and followed Liuxing out of the underground training ground.

Xiao Hongchen stood there blankly, watching Meng Hongchen abandon his brother and leave with Liuxing.

In the underground training ground, Mika patted Xiao Hongchen's shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Actually, I also have a younger sister. As a brother, you will have to face this day sooner or later. Just be more open-minded."

"..."

Veins bulged on Xiao Hongchen's forehead and his blood pressure soared.

"You're trying to piss me off on purpose, aren't you?"

"No, I'm just telling the truth."

Micah waved his hands. He didn't mean it. He really had a sister.

Xiao Hongchen looked depressed and had to go home alone.

Time flies by.

There is only one week left until the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition.

The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition is held every five years and is held in turn by the four major empires, Sun Moon Empire, Star Luo Empire, Soul Fighting Empire, and Heavenly Soul Empire.

Now this time, it is the turn of the Star Luo Empire.

The venue for the event is Star Luo City, the capital of the Star Luo Empire.

The Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy is located in Mingdu, thousands of kilometers away from Xingluo City. Even with advanced flying soul guides, it would still take at least three to four days.

In addition, when arriving in Xingluo City, one has to deal with the competition matters, so one needs to arrive some time in advance.

So Mr. Ma decided to set off one week in advance.

Before leaving, Luanyu and Luanfeng stuffed a bunch of life-saving soul guides into Liuxing and Liuying.

What about the invincible shield? Meteor and Firefly each have three pieces, and there is also an automatically triggered eighth-level defensive soul guide. Luanyu specially found it to be customized for Douluo.

It contains the soul power that Luan Yu had stored in advance, which is at least enough for Liuxing and the others to use three times.

This was the first time that Liuxing and Liuying left them and went on a long journey. If they were not busy on their own, they would have wanted to go with them.

Liu Xing had to persuade them to be at ease after much persuasion. They had experience in the academy leading a team to participate in the Soul Combat Competition, and with a ninth-level soul instructor leading the team, it was basically impossible for anything to go wrong.

The two of them were also confused because of their concern.

At the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy, Jing Hongchen, Lin Jiayi and other academy leaders also came to see off Liu Xing and others who represented the academy.

It can be seen that the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy attaches great importance to this competition.

As the number one soul mentor academy in Douluo Continent, they are eager to win a championship and prove that they are worthy of the name.

But unfortunately, he was defeated by Shrek Academy every time.

(End of this chapter)