r18novel Chapter 566 Rules of the Soul Master Competition
Chapter 566 Rules of the Soul Master Competition
Chapter 566 Rules of the Soul Master Competition
As soon as Liu Erlong finished speaking, the team members, who had been keeping quiet, instantly became more serious and attentive, waiting for Ye Qifeng to continue explaining.
At this point, everyone already knew that the incredibly handsome Teacher Ye Qifeng was actually the younger brother of their incomparably beautiful Dean Erlong, and also the vice dean of Lanba Academy.
Despite his ever-present gentle and charming smile and easygoing demeanor, he can be far more ruthless than their hot-tempered Dean Erlong during training.
Everyone originally thought that Dean Erlong was the strictest trainer in Blue Tyrant Academy, but they didn't expect that Teacher Ye, who arrived in the last few days, would be even more terrifying than her.
The elite students standing here, apart from Jiangzhu and another substitute support-type Soul Master, almost every one of them, regardless of gender, had received his special attention and had been beaten quite a bit.
Although Teacher Ye was very careful when he beat them up, and the students wouldn't suffer any serious injuries, it still really hurt.
Even the most resilient Talon could only howl in pain under Teacher Ye's hands.
Therefore, the students were somewhat afraid of Teacher Ye, who was clearly around their age.
However, Teacher Ye's training was very effective. After his guidance, in just a few days, the strength of the Blue Tyrant Academy team almost doubled compared to before.
Therefore, they never missed a single training session arranged by Ye Qifeng, enduring the pain and joy with gritted teeth. However, in doing so, Ye Qifeng's stern image inevitably became deeply ingrained in their hearts.
That's why they behave this way.
When Liu Erlong finished speaking and Ye Qifeng's gaze swept over them, all the elite students of the Blue Tyrant Academy team almost instantly held their breath and subconsciously straightened their backs.
The team members stood side by side in two rows. The front row consisted of five petite female trainees, while the back row consisted of six burly male trainees.
Standing at the head of the first row was Captain Jiangzhu.
Jiangzhu was a little older than Ye Qifeng, around eighteen years old, almost nineteen. She was about 1.65 meters tall, with distinctive long crimson hair. She had a gentle appearance and was not as eye-catching as the seven girls in the Spirit Hall's second team, but she was definitely a beauty.
What is most captivating about Jiangzhu is her mature body, which is perfectly rounded in all the right places.
Ye Qifeng hadn't noticed before, but now that they were face to face, he was surprised to find that among the female soul masters in Douluo Continent, Jiang Zhu, who was petite, had a surprisingly well-endowed figure.
This made him think of Meng Yiran, with whom he had spent some time in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Meng Yiran was just like that; she was petite but extremely well-endowed, especially her pair of small, white breasts, which were so round and cute that they almost blinded him.
Fortunately, Ye Qifeng quickly suppressed the ripples in his mind and stopped recalling the scene that made him want to bleed from his nose. Then he nodded gently to Jiangzhu.
Ye Qifeng's action drew everyone's attention to his handsome face, and Jiangzhu, who idolized him, couldn't help but blush.
Her face flushed even more when she noticed that Ye Qifeng's gaze seemed to hold a subtle light.
However, at this moment, Ye Qifeng's gaze had already shifted from her to the faces of the other elite students.
Standing behind Jiangzhu was the burly, straight man, Tailong, whose physique resembled that of a powerful gorilla.
Next to Tailong was Huang Yuan, who was strong and straightforward. Next to him was Jing Ling, who was tall and thin, with a sleazy appearance and a somewhat effeminate, cold and cowardly demeanor. Then came the other three male students who were later selected as elite students.
Noticing Ye Qifeng's gaze sweeping over him, Tailong's tall body trembled involuntarily.
He was mainly terrified of being beaten up. Among all the elite students in the Blue Tyrant Academy team, he was the one who suffered the most, the worst, and the most pain.
If we were to ask who among these elite students fears Ye Qifeng the most, it would undoubtedly be Tailong.
Seeing that these elite students seemed nervous and afraid of him, Ye Qifeng smiled nonchalantly.
Without the Shrek Seven Devils' interference, these elite students of Blue Tyrant Academy, who would otherwise have been relegated to substitutes or even without the right to participate, could now form their own team and participate in that grand event as the main force. For them, this was definitely a life-changing opportunity.
Moreover, compared to when they originally participated in the Elite Soul Master Tournament, they are all stronger. It might be a bit difficult for them to advance to the final stage, but they can still shine in the preliminary and qualifying rounds.
Ye Qifeng was quite pleased with this.
He glanced around at the crowd, a gentle smile on his face, and then spoke in a mellow and warm voice:
"Continuing from what Dean Erlong said, let's move on."
"As mentioned earlier, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is the largest Soul Master Tournament in the world, initiated and hosted by the Spirit Hall and co-organized by the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires. The strength of the participants is second only to the Spirit Hall's Elite Selection Tournament."
"This isn't just talk; it's a real situation."
"Because the students participating in the Elite Soul Master Competition are all elite students carefully cultivated by each advanced Soul Master Academy. Just like you, you are strong enough to graduate, but you stayed at the academy specifically to participate in the Elite Soul Master Competition. The same is true for other elite students of advanced Soul Master academies."
"So everyone must be on high alert. None of your opponents are easy to deal with, especially in the Tiandou Imperial City Circle competition area, which is full of talented people."
At this point, Ye Qifeng paused slightly, glanced at the students whose expressions were beginning to show surprise, smiled faintly, and then changed the subject:
"However, everyone must understand that strength is not everything. It is important, but it is not the only key to victory. There are examples of the weak defeating the strong. In fact, there are many such examples in the past Elite Soul Master Tournament."
"And that's what we'll be discussing next: the competition rules and important notes."
"Don't take this lightly. Rules are both restrictions and advantages that can be taken advantage of."
"In previous Soul Master Elite Tournaments, many weaker teams were able to defeat stronger ones. This was not due to accidents or luck, but rather to the successful use of the rules and the careful planning of tactics."
"Therefore, you must understand all the rules of the Elite Soul Master Competition, otherwise, you may be taken advantage of by others and all your efforts will be wasted."
Upon hearing Ye Qifeng's words, the students immediately composed themselves, their faces regaining their serious and attentive expressions, and they began to listen attentively.
Ye Qifeng smiled slightly and continued:
"Let me first state a few rules that must be followed in the Elite Soul Master Tournament."
"First, the first rule—the competition rules stipulate that each advanced soul master academy must send out students under the age of 25, and the team must have a full complement of seven members for each match; otherwise, they will be considered to have automatically conceded or forfeited their qualification to participate."
"Now you know why the Blue Tyrant Academy team has seven official players and four substitute players, right?"
Before the team members could speculate further, Ye Qifeng immediately revealed the answer: "Because this is a rule that can be exploited."
"Putting age aside for now, all participating team members must undergo a soul bone age test before the competition. No one can circumvent this rule."
"However, the seven-person full-strength rule of the Soul Master Elite Tournament can be exploited. By causing the opposing team to suffer injuries and reduce their number of players to less than seven, the opposing team will lose their qualification and automatically withdraw from the competition, thus eliminating one opponent for us."
"These are the rules that can be used, and they are the strategies that the Elite Soul Master Tournament allows or defaults to when facing an enemy."
As Ye Qifeng spoke, he glanced at the four substitute players on the team with a smile, and then said:
"And that's one of the reasons why every participating team needs to have substitute players."
"To avoid injuries and staff shortages during the competition, substitute players are indispensable."
"Of course, if you believe your team is strong enough to sweep everything without losing a single member, then bringing only seven official members is also acceptable. The rules of the Soul Master Elite Tournament do not say that it is not allowed. As long as the participating team maintains a full complement of seven members, it is fine."
For example, the Spirit Hall's Second Battle Team under my command! Ye Qifeng added in his mind, but did not say it aloud.
He smiled and continued:
"But it's clear that the Blue Tyrant Academy team doesn't have that kind of strength, so they have to bring substitute players."
"Generally speaking, it takes at least seven people to cooperate effectively among Soul Masters. Each academy must send at least seven people to participate in each competition. This is a strict rule of the Elite Soul Master Competition."
"The Elite Soul Master Tournament is not only a competition between advanced Soul Master academies, but also a major event for the entire Soul Master world. From the preliminary rounds to the qualifying rounds and finally to the grand final, it will take up to three months in total."
"In a protracted competition, no one can guarantee that no one on the Blue Tyrant Academy team will be unable to continue due to injury. Therefore, some player rotation is essential."
Finally, Ye Qifeng concluded:
"In short, the purpose of bringing in substitute players is very simple."
"One reason is to prevent injuries and attrition during the Elite Soul Master Tournament, which could lead to a shortage of participants."
"Secondly, we will rotate the main players to some extent. In battles that are not too intense, we can save the main players from exhaustion as much as possible, while also serving as a necessary supplement to ensure that the team has the ability to fight continuously and for a long time."
With a slight shift in his gaze, Ye Qifeng turned to the four substitute players, a smile on his face as he emphasized:
"So, you four substitutes also need to be on your toes and ready to come on at any time."
Upon hearing Ye Qifeng's words, the four substitute players, who were worried about not getting a chance to play and spending all their time on the bench, immediately perked up, their eyes unconsciously shining.
Seeing the elite students carefully trained by Blue Tyrant Academy so excited, Liu Erlong, who was standing next to Ye Qifeng, showed a satisfied smile on her bright face and nodded with satisfaction.
Then she turned her head, tilted it slightly, and looked up at Ye Qifeng's handsome profile, her eyes radiating a starlight that almost overflowed.
Ye Qifeng seemed oblivious to Liu Erlong's gaze, continuing to explain the rules of the Elite Soul Master Tournament to the elite students of the Blue Tyrant Academy team:
"Next, we'll discuss the second rule: no killing."
"The Elite Soul Master Tournament emphasizes friendly competition. During the matches, it is essential to avoid injuring opponents as much as possible, and deaths are strictly prohibited."
"Teacher Ye, this rule seems a bit inappropriate." Before Ye Qifeng could finish speaking, Tailong, a problem student from the Blue Tyrant Academy team, couldn't help but raise his hand, interrupting him and expressing his doubts:
"Although the Elite Soul Master Tournament is mainly about friendly sparring, soul skills are unpredictable. What if you accidentally kill someone due to a mishap or inability to stop in time?"
"If the two sides are evenly matched, casualties are inevitable in a full-scale battle. And what if they get carried away and can't stop? What then?"
Interrupted by Tailong's sudden outburst, Ye Qifeng stopped explaining, gave him a deep look, and only smiled casually after making Tailong feel uneasy under his gaze.
"Your doubts are very valid." Ye Qifeng first praised him, then carefully chose his words and continued:
"This is very likely to happen. After all, people are emotional, especially during a battle of spirits. When both sides are going all out, it is easy to get angry and cause accidents such as accidental injury or even accidental killing."
"However, you don't need to worry. This is already stipulated in the rules of the Elite Soul Master Tournament."
"In the competition, you can fight and spar with your souls. You can hurt others, but you cannot maim them or kill them. If any behavior is found that is intended to kill an opponent, the participating student and his or her academy will not only bear the corresponding losses, but will also be expelled from the Soul Master Competition."
After a pause, Ye Qifeng glanced at Tailong, then scanned the students lined up in two rows, listening attentively. His expression gradually became serious.
"You should know that the purpose of the Spirit Hall in organizing the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament is not to let the various advanced spirit master academies compete for victory, nor to let the participating elite students fight to the death, but to select the best talents from among them and recruit them."
"Including the two great empires of Tiandou and Xingluo, which are co-hosting the competition, as well as the kingdoms, duchies and provinces affiliated to the two great empires, they all share the same idea."
"The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament can be said to be the cradle of talent in the Soul Master world. After all, the students who can represent the Advanced Soul Master Academy in the competition are all the best in their respective academies and the future of the Soul Master world."
"It is not easy to cultivate a Soul Master. The entire population of Douluo Continent is in the hundreds of millions, but the total number of all Soul Masters has not exceeded six figures to date, which shows how scarce Soul Masters are."
"That's why the organizers of the Elite Soul Master Tournament cannot allow any losses to the participating students, especially since the participants are the elite, the best, and the best among young Soul Masters."
"So remember—crippling and killing your opponents is prohibited in the Elite Soul Master Tournament. This is both a constraint and a protection for you."
(End of this chapter)