Douluo Continent: Little Huo Niang Taken Away by Di Tian

Chapter 139 Sun and Moon Royal Academy

The day of the finals has finally arrived.

As the Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Royal Academy teams entered the Starry Sky Plaza, which could hold hundreds of thousands of people, from the two side passages, the roar of their voices was so loud it almost shattered the clouds.

Sunlight shone on the polished arena, reflecting a dazzling white light that made the flags fluttering and the crowd in the stands even more enthusiastic.

"Shrek! Shrek! Shrek!!"

"Sun and Moon! Sun and Moon! Victory is certain!!"

Supporters on both sides shouted themselves hoarse, as if trying to transform their desire for victory into tangible sound waves to overwhelm their opponents first.

Huo Yutong stood in the ranks of the Shrek Academy reserve team, surrounded by deafening noise, but her heartbeat was unusually clear in her ears, even carrying a strange, faint hum caused by excessive tension.

A thin layer of sweat appeared on her palms, not from the pressure of the competition itself, but because—

She slowly, extremely slowly, raised her head, her gaze passing over the boiling sea of ​​people and landing on the towering figure in the center of the stage.

Beside Emperor Xu Jiawei of Xingluo, Duke Dai Hao of Baihu stood with his hand on his sword.

He wore a crisp white general's uniform, with a tiger embroidered in gold thread adorning his epaulets and chest, gleaming in the sunlight.

This was the first time she had looked directly into his face.

With sword-like eyebrows and tiger-like eyes, and a tall and imposing figure, he stood there like an unshakeable mountain.

Dai Yueheng is very similar to him, especially in their facial features and temperament.

But Dai Yueheng's eyes held the sharpness of a chosen one and a hint of outward pride, while Dai Hao's gaze was... deep and calm.

This is... the person my mother waited for her whole life, someone she thought of and longed for until the very last moment of her life.

My heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, a dull ache accompanied by a dizzying feeling of near-oxygen deprivation.

The praise she had heard from Dai Yueheng about his "strict military discipline," "love for his soldiers like his own children," and "pillar of the empire" now turned into sharp icicles, piercing her memory of her mother's pale and haggard profile and the silent indifference within the Duke's mansion.

Hero? Marshal? Duke? What dazzling titles.

But why is it that not a single ray of light is ever willing to be shared with that woman who is silently withering away in the corner, and her "superfluous" daughter?

A sudden surge of bittersweet heat rushed to my eyes, blurring my vision for a moment.

She bit her lower lip hard, using the pain to force herself back from the tears.

I cannot lose my composure here, absolutely not.

Just as her fingertips were getting cold and she was trembling uncontrollably, two warm hands gently grasped her left and right hands almost simultaneously.

A warm current flowed from their clasped hands into her cold limbs and bones. Huo Yutong took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

The moisture in my eyes receded, replaced by a clear and cold expanse.

She stopped looking down, calmly shifting her gaze back to the competition stage.

Dai Yueheng stood in the main team, her body slightly tense, her face flushed with excitement, and her gaze toward her father was filled with undisguised respect and pride.

He felt his father's gaze sweep across the room, lingering briefly on him, which made him stand even taller.

This is a glorious moment for the family, and he must live up to his father's reputation!

"quiet!!"

Dai Hao's deep, resonant voice amplified through the soul-guided speaker, instantly silencing all the noise.

The square quickly fell silent as hundreds of thousands of eyes focused on the podium.

Xu Jiawei stepped forward with a smile, his voice clear and resonant: "Today, we will witness together a pinnacle battle between the most outstanding young Soul Masters on the entire continent! My heart is as excited as yours!"

He paused briefly, his gaze sweeping over the two teams below the stage, and continued, "According to the tournament's tradition, the champion team will receive a reward of three soul bones and one million gold soul coins!"

But I believe that for all the chosen ones on this stage, this honor itself is the highest reward!

We hope that both teams will give their all and go all out to deliver a truly historic and spectacular match for audiences across mainland China!

The emperor's brief and powerful speech reignited the atmosphere, but before the final battle, this excitement was mixed with a sense of breathless anticipation.

Immediately afterwards, two towering figures, as majestic as mountains, descended from the sky and landed steadily on either side of the arena.

Even though the powerful fluctuations of soul energy were deliberately concealed, they still made the spectators near the arena feel a chill.

"It's the Guardian Douluo!"

"Heavenly Fiend Douluo! Ironclad Douluo!"

Two powerful figures at the Title Douluo level—Heavenly Fiend Douluo Huang Jinxu and Mighty Douluo Cheng Gang—will jointly serve as referees for this final match, ensuring that the competition is conducted within a controllable range, which also demonstrates the Star Luo Empire's extreme importance attached to the final.

Huang Jinxu's eyes flashed like lightning, and his voice rang out clearly: "The final will consist of three matches."

The first match is a 7-on-7 team competition. The second match is an individual elimination tournament. The third match is a two-on-two-three strategy.

The first player to win two matches will be the overall champion of this tournament!

Cheng Gang chimed in: "On the field, things can change in an instant, and victory or defeat can be decided by a hair's breadth."

While we referees will do our best to protect the rights of the players, we cannot guarantee absolute safety.

Both teams should take this seriously!

Huang Jinxu and Cheng Gang exchanged a glance, nodded slightly, and then simultaneously turned to the contestants' areas on either side, their voices merging into one, like a thunderclap:

"The first match is a seven-on-seven team competition. Players from both sides, please come to the stage!"

"The match begins!"

Huo Yutong gently squeezed Biji and Ziji's hands in return, then let go.

The last ripple in his eyes faded into silence, leaving only a crystal-clear and focused gaze.

The battle has begun.

The entire Shrek starting lineup took to the field.

Almost the instant the referee finished speaking, a violent burst of soul power erupted like a volcano!

The soul-guided giant cannon carried on Ma Rulong's shoulder roared first, and a thick, blazing white beam of light tore through the air and rushed straight towards the Shrek formation.

What greeted it was the phoenix wings that spread out behind Ma Xiaotao and a clear phoenix cry!

Countless crimson-gold meteor showers materialized out of thin air, trailing scorching flames, and clashed fiercely with the Soul Guidance Cannon beams!

"boom--!!!"

Amidst the deafening roar, red and white light tore and annihilated each other wildly, and scorching waves of air and chaotic soul power swept outwards. Even with the protective shield, the audience in the front row could still feel the intense heat and oppression.

At the moment when the light was at its brightest, a figure darted out from the Sun and Moon Array like a ghost, pointing directly at Ma Xiaotao—it was none other than the defensive soul master Lin Xi!

What he was tightly clutching in his hand was none other than a familiar level-seven absolute defense soul tool!

Shrek Academy had a plan for this! A silver-gray lightning bolt cut in at the last second, it was none other than Xixi, who had pushed her speed to the limit!

Her fingertips almost touched the outer shell of the soul tool. Lin Xi was terrified and instinctively activated the soul tool—

hum!

The transparent spherical shield opened instantly, enveloping the unsuspecting Xixi as well!

The two were simultaneously sealed into an absolute defense, temporarily isolating them from the main battlefield.