The next day.
The finals finally began.
At this moment, inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace, at the competition venue.
The thirty-three teams participating in the finals were entering one after another.
Lin Yu and Qian Renxue stood by the third-floor window of the building directly in front of the arena, watching the teams enter.
Qian Renxue said, "Lin Yu, our Spirit Hall has won the Spirit Master Competition for several consecutive years. This year, our Spirit Hall is even stronger than before. We can easily win this Spirit Master Competition even without us needing to make a move."
"I used to have the same thought as you, but that was until I heard about the Wind, Water, Fire Academy's participation."
"Wind, Water, Fire Academy? I've heard a little about them. Aren't they a team temporarily formed by the strongest students from the Shenfeng, Heaven Water, and Blazing Fire Elemental Academies?"
"We've seen the genius students from their three academies during the Five Elemental Academies exchange. They are strong, but not strong enough to threaten our Spirit Hall Team, are they?"
"You know Yan Yan is already a Level 61 Spirit Emperor," Qian Renxue said.
"There's a dark horse among them whom we didn't see at the Five Elemental Academies exchange. Her name is Gu Yuena. I suspect Gu Yuena's strength is very likely above Hu Liena's three."
"She might even be stronger than Yan Yan," Lin Yu analyzed.
At that time, his subordinate's report said that Gu Yuena was already a Spirit King. Lin Yu didn't know her exact level, but a person of this caliber, as a Spirit King, was probably stronger than a Spirit Emperor.
"Gu Yuena?" Qian Renxue heard this name for the first time as well.
"Look, they're here."
As the two talked, the Wind, Water, Fire Academy began to enter.
Lin Yu and Qian Renxue looked over simultaneously and saw the twelve members of the Wind, Water, Fire Academy.
Feng Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, Gu Yuena.
And Xue Wu and Yu Hairou from Heaven Water.
From Blazing Academy, Huo Yun and Huo Yu, both supports.
And three members from Shenfeng Academy: one power attack, one agility attack, and one support.
A roster of 12 people, two Spirit Kings, seven Spirit Ancestors, and three Spirit Elders.
All main team members were Spirit Ancestor or above.
Currently, only four teams in the competition had all main members at or above the Spirit Ancestor level: Spirit Hall Team, Star Luo Team One, Heaven Dou Team One, and Wind, Water, Fire Academy.
And only Spirit Hall Team and Wind, Water, Fire Academy had Spirit King powerhouses!
Judging purely by overall team levels, Wind, Water, Fire Academy was second only to Spirit Hall!
At this moment, Gu Yuena was walking at the very back of the Wind, Water, Fire Academy's group towards the competition venue. Her position was the most inconspicuous, yet she still managed to be the focal point of the Wind, Water, Fire Academy, standing out and attracting attention.
Qian Renxue quickly noticed Gu Yuena and asked, "Lin Yu, the Gu Yuena you mentioned, is she the girl walking at the very back?"
"That's right, it's her."
This was Lin Yu's first time seeing Gu Yuena, but Gu Yuena's demeanor and appearance allowed him to identify her in the crowd at a glance.
Gu Yuena was tall and graceful, with long silver hair that had the texture of silver crystal. Her features were extremely beautiful, and her aura was ethereal and extraordinary, clearly not ordinary.
She possessed a peerless beauty that was in no way inferior to Qian Renxue's.
Even Shui Bing'er had to step aside in the crowd, so dazzling was she.
Lin Yu watched her silently, muttering to himself, "Gu Yuena, indeed stunning and extraordinary."
"Though I don't know the purpose of your early appearance, even you won't be able to shake Spirit Hall's re-claiming of the championship."
Gu Yuena seemed to sense Lin Yu's presence and gaze. She slowly raised her head and looked towards the third-floor window. Their eyes met for the first time.
"Lin Yu." A peculiar smile appeared on Gu Yuena's lips, and then she withdrew her gaze.
Immediately after, Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team One entered.
Leading them was the captain of Heaven Dou Team One, Yu Tianheng, along with his team members, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Ao Siluo, and two other members.
Xiao Wu clenched her small fists, indignantly saying, "I wonder if that bastard Lin Yu is participating in this competition. I can't wait to see Lin Yu get beaten badly by Big Brother San!"
Tang San shook his head, his expression serious, "Xiao Wu, if Lin Yu also participates in this Spirit Master Competition, it's not a good thing for us. Now is not the best time for us to get revenge and confront Lin Yu head-on."
"Don't forget, we can't use weapons in the Spirit Master Competition, including my Hidden Weapons."
"Hmph! What kind of ridiculous rules does this Spirit Master Competition have! If Hidden Weapons could be used, Lin Yu would definitely not be Big Brother San's opponent; he'd surely be trampled underfoot by Big Brother San!"
"Just thinking that we have to wait for another opportunity to suppress this hateful Lin Yu makes me upset. I can't wait to see him defeated by Big Brother San immediately!" Xiao Wu said, clearly unhappy.
Tang San couldn't help but smile wryly, "Alright, Xiao Wu, just bear with it. At least next time, I'll be more confident."
"Mhm mhm~, Big Brother San is right. It's good that he's not here this time. Let's abuse their Spirit Hall first!"
Tang San, who still didn't know how terrifying Lin Yu was now, was already extremely confident in himself.
But confidence aside, Tang San also understood that his strength lay in Hidden Weapons and Hidden Weapons techniques. Since he couldn't use them in the Spirit Master Competition, he knew he wasn't Lin Yu's opponent.
However, what Xiao Wu and Tang San didn't know was the despair they would soon face.
Their decision to come to Spirit City for this competition would become their most regretted decision in their lives.
Soon, thirty-two teams had already entered. Next, it was the turn of the main act, the Spirit Hall Team.
"It's our turn to enter. Let's go, Xue'er."
"Mhm."
"Next, let's welcome our Spirit Hall Team!"
With a passionate roar from the host, Su Yuntao, the twelve members of the Spirit Hall Team emerged from their exclusive passage.
"The Spirit Hall Team! They're here!!!"
All eyes in the arena turned towards the exclusive passage.
Lin Yu and Qian Renxue were seen walking at the very front of the team, leading the ten members behind them in a dazzling entrance!
They were like an invincible super team, radiating an absolutely powerful aura and presence.
Making all the teams present feel an involuntary sense of dread!
They instantly became the focal point of the entire venue!
"It's Hall Master Lin Yu and Spirit Hall's Young Master Qian Renxue!!!"
"Holy crap, no way, they're actually participating in this Spirit Master Competition too!!!"
"My goodness! Spirit Hall is already strong enough; with Hall Master Lin Yu and Spirit Hall's Young Master also competing, what are we even fighting for?! This is just pure abuse!"
"Rumor has it that Hall Master Lin Yu single-handedly killed a Spirit Emperor a few years ago. His strength now is probably even stronger than a Spirit Saint, right? Is there any comparison?"
"Sigh, the championship is out of the question. It's definitely going to be the Spirit Hall Team winning again."
"But on the other hand, being able to compete on the same stage as Hall Master Lin Yu and Young Master Qian Renxue is also an honor for us!"
(End of Chapter)
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