"Hahaha, with Teacher's words, I can rest assured," Dai Tianling said with a laugh.
"Teacher, thank you for cultivating such excellent talents for the Empire. I've decided to increase Monster Academy's resources by another ten percent to assist you in cultivating more outstanding young Spirit Masters."
Below the stage, Tang Wulin and the others quickly gathered around to check on Le Zhengyu's condition.
"Don't worry, my Cousin is fine. His injuries aren't serious. He'll recover almost completely after being warmed by my divine energy for one night," Qian Mo said.
The divine energy within him was supremely sacred and pure. For Le Zhengyu, who shared the same origin, it was a great tonic and a healing holy object.
"Let's go," Qian Mo said indifferently, looking at the slightly silent Tang Wulin and the others.
As soon as they returned to the hotel, Tang Wulin couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brother, can we really defeat Long Yue and Monster Academy?"
Qian Mo stopped, turned around to look at Tang Wulin, and said indifferently, "I can tell you that it's very difficult, but there's definitely a chance. As for whether you can seize this chance, that depends on yourselves."
After speaking, Qian Mo turned and left, taking Le Zhengyu back to the room to warm and heal his injuries.
The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament continued, and the matches became increasingly exciting as they entered the round-robin stage. More powerhouses clashed, offering more highlights compared to the preliminary rounds. In particular, the showdowns between Monster Academy and Shrek Academy became a hot topic of discussion among the public.
Especially since Long Yue defeated Le Zhengyu with a crushing display, it gave the Star Luo Empire citizens immense confidence, making them subconsciously ignore the age difference between Long Yue and the Shrek Academy students, as well as the fact that three of Monster Academy's participants had already been eliminated. They were immersed in the beautiful dream that Long Yue was invincible and would definitely reach the divine realm in the future.
One afternoon, Ye Xinglan suddenly came to visit Qian Mo.
Upon asking, it turned out that Ye Xinglan hoped Qian Mo could help him create Dou Armor to enhance their combat strength and cope with the upcoming challenge from Monster Academy.
Qian Mo raised his hand and pressed it down virtually, signaling Ye Xinglan not to be too impatient. He slowly said, "Xinglan, I understand your feelings, but don't rush. First of all, I can help you forge a few more pieces of Dou Armor, but don't even think about a complete set. Even if I could make it for you, you wouldn't be able to afford it."
"My Cousin could afford the One-Word Battle Armor, and that was only after I prayed and bestowed blessings upon him. Your and my Spirits don't share the same origin, so I can't bestow blessings upon you, and your physical fitness isn't enough for you to bear the burden of One-Word Battle Armor."
"Of course," Qian Mo's tone shifted, "even if you don't have One-Word Battle Armor, your chances of winning are actually not small, at least against everyone except Long Yue."
"The boost from One-Word Battle Armor to a Spirit Master isn't as high as you imagine. With your talent and the amplification from a few pieces of Dou Armor, you should be able to handle everyone except Long Yue."
"Then what about Long Yue?" Ye Xinglan pressed, "The one who gives us so much pressure is Long Yue. Our frantic preparations are mainly for Long Yue."
Qian Mo pursed his lips and said helplessly, "That can only depend on yourselves. Forceful confrontation is not advisable; you can only rely on strategy. That will depend on your tactical arrangements."
"Alright, I understand."
Ten days later, the round-robin stage concluded. All the remaining participants from Monster Academy and Shrek Academy entered the final stage, the knockout rounds, which were finally about to begin again. Every win or loss would affect the final ranking of all participating teams. Single-elimination meant there was no room for maneuver, and immense pressure followed for everyone.
Upon entering the knockout stage, the entire Star Luo Grand Stadium would no longer host multiple matches simultaneously. Within the Grand Stadium, there was only one competition platform left, a platform much larger than before.
From now on, whether it was one-on-one, two-on-two, or team battles, they would all take place on the same venue.
In the luxurious and comfortable waiting area, the Shrek Academy group quietly awaited the start of the matches.
Tang Wulin, Gu Yuena, and others successively defeated their opponents to advance, and finally, it was Qian Mo's turn.
When Qian Mo stepped onto the stage, his opponent followed closely behind.
Qian Mo fixed his gaze and found that his opponent for this round was none other than Dai Yueyan.
When Dai Yueyan stepped onto the stage, a wave of enthusiastic cheers erupted throughout the venue.
As the second Sky Tiger King, second only to the Dragon King Long Yue, and also the Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Yueyan's dual identity made him a focus of public attention. Moreover, some people who were more aware of the internal affairs of the imperial family knew that this Fourth Prince would soon become the future Crown Prince.
Therefore, this tournament was particularly important for Dai Yueyan. If he performed well, the position of Crown Prince would be within reach, but if he couldn't achieve good results in the competition, it would be a significant blow to his reputation.
On the rostrum, Dai Tianling sat in the main seat, and beside him was En Ci, the dean of Monster Academy. Today's matches were very important, so these two important figures were also present in person.
"Teacher, what percentage of victory do you think this child Yue Yan has in his match against that Qian Mo?" Dai Tianling asked En Ci in a low voice.
If Dai Yueyan could defeat Tang Wulin, even if he couldn't win the final championship, announcing him as the Crown Prince based on that momentum would surely gain recognition from all sides. A Crown Prince who was proficient in both civil and military arts was always easier for all parties to accept.
But if Dai Yueyan lost and was eliminated, it might make the announcement of the Crown Prince less smooth.
After much deliberation, En Ci still comforted Dai Tianling, saying that Dai Yueyan was excellent in all aspects, the match process might be somewhat complicated, but victory should be achievable.
"The next match is also today's highlight. It will be a match between contestant Qian Mo from Shrek Academy and contestant Dai Yueyan from Monster Academy."
The referee's voice was noticeably higher, indicating her uneasy state of mind at the moment. Qian Mo had eliminated two of Monster Academy's heavenly kings by himself, showing his extreme strength. There was a possibility of Dai Yueyan being defeated by Qian Mo.
The Soul Guidance barrier rose, and Qian Mo and Dai Yueyan stood facing each other. Qian Mo had a relaxed and indifferent expression, showing no signs of pressure. In contrast, Dai Yueyan's eyes were solemn, and he couldn't help but recall what Long Yue had said to him before going on stage.
"When the match starts, go all out. Don't test, don't hold back, understand?" Long Yue said with a serious expression.
Dai Yueyan frowned and said in a deep voice, "Is this person named Qian Mo really that strong?"
Long Yue shook his head, "I don't know how strong this Qian Mo is exactly, but I feel a very strong sense of threat from him."
"Looking at the previous matches, he is extremely well-rounded in terms of speed, strength, and other aspects, and his combat rhythm is very good. Once an opponent falls into a disadvantage, it is difficult for them to break free from his attacks."