Several staff members from the Spirit Hall quickly went up to the stage, helped Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and the others up, and led them off the stage.
At the last moment before turning around, Hu Liena's gaze once again fell deeply on the silver-haired youth surrounded by a group of women.
With the Spirit Hall team's disappointing exit, the awards ceremony officially began.
However, the atmosphere became very strange.
To prevent any unforeseen complications, all non-nobles and irrelevant individuals had already been cleared from the scene.
At this moment, only Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the core representatives of the royal families of the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires, and a group of high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall remain here.
All eyes were fixed on the Purple Star Academy team.
More accurately, the focus was on the pink-clad girl hiding behind Brigitte.
A cardinal, carrying a brocade tray covered with a red cloth, stepped forward.
Pope Bibidon rose from her throne, her face calm.
"I hereby announce that the champion of this year's Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is Purple Star Academy. Congratulations to you, talented young Soul Masters."
Her voice, amplified by her soul power, resonated clearly throughout the entire plaza.
After saying that, he reached out and lifted the red cloth on the brocade plate.
Three radiant soul bones lay quietly inside, emanating energy fluctuations that stirred the heart.
Even Bibi Dong felt a barely perceptible pang of heartache when she saw these three soul bones.
This is a treasure of the Spirit Hall, but now it has to be given away.
"Please have the representative from Purple Star Academy come forward to receive the champion's award," the referee shouted.
The girls from Zixing Academy all turned their gazes toward Dongfang Jing.
Although he didn't play, in their hearts, the captain is the only core player.
But Dongfang Jing simply shook his head slightly.
"Yao'er, you're the vice-captain, you go." He said softly.
Dongfang Yao blinked, then pushed Wang Qiu'er, who was beside her, out.
"Qiu'er was the MVP in this final, and she was also the FMVP throughout the entire competition. Of course, she deserves this honor."
Wang Qiu'er paused for a moment, but seeing that her companions had no objections, she didn't hesitate. She straightened her back and strode forward under everyone's gaze.
Bibi Dong gazed at the tall, slender girl with long blue and pink hair reaching her waist and a touch of heroism in her eyes, a hint of admiration flashing across her gaze.
"You are outstanding." Bibi Dong's voice carried a unique magnetism. "Your spirit is a top-tier dragon spirit that I have never seen before. Your strength is also among the best of the younger generation. Would you like to join the Spirit Hall? I guarantee that you will be given the best resources."
Openly recruiting in front of everyone.
Wang Qiu'er raised her eyelids, her pupils calm, and without even thinking, she uttered two words.
"Unwilling."
It was decisive and efficient, without any hesitation or delay.
The Spirit Hall elders standing behind Bibi Dong immediately glared angrily, their spirit power leaking out uncontrollably.
Bibi Dong's smile froze for a moment, but quickly returned to normal.
She sighed and said, "Everyone has their own ambitions. I wish you even greater achievements in the future. This is your reward."
As he spoke, he handed over the brocade tray in his hand.
Wang Qiu'er took the brocade tray and turned to leave.
After returning to the group, he handed the brocade plate to Dongfang Jing.
Dongfang Jing took it, checked that it was genuine, and then put it into his storage soul tool.
He said to the girls, "I still have a few unused soul bones. When we get back, I will distribute them according to each of your circumstances, making sure everyone gets one."
The girls believed their captain's words without a doubt, nodding obediently one by one, but in their hearts they were increasingly amazed by Dongfang Jing's profound knowledge and abilities.
The captain actually has a spare soul bone, such a rare and precious treasure!
Just then, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Dugu Bo walked over with solemn expressions.
"Nephew, congratulations on your victory." Ning Fengzhi offered his congratulations first, then lowered his voice, "Where are Senior Snow Empress and Senior Ice Empress? Why aren't they here? You should know that the Spirit Hall probably won't let you go so easily."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jing's lips curled into a slight smile.
"Sect Leader Ning, rest assured, everything is under control."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi was momentarily speechless.
Perhaps only Dongfang Jing and his group in this world can completely disregard the tyranny of the Spirit Hall.
Just as everyone was preparing to leave and the awards ceremony was about to end, Bibi Dong showed no sign of leaving.
She stood there, her gaze fixed on Dongfang Jing and his group.
Suddenly, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows behind her.
A middle-aged man with a buzz cut, dressed in the robes of an elder of the Spirit Hall.
His face was pale and his eyes were sunken. He staggered and looked as if he had been completely drained.
Jade Small Anus!
Yu Xiaogang's current state can only be described as "empty".
The man who, though lacking in ability, at least stubbornly stood tall and considered himself a master of theory, now had a hunched back, unsteady steps, and every step he took felt like he was dragging a thousand-pound burden.
The robes of a Spirit Hall elder that should have symbolized nobility and power looked utterly ridiculous on him, like stolen theatrical costumes.
Clearly, he did not have a pleasant time while staying by Bibi Dong's side.
Even so, he still maintained the air of a superior being, raising his chin and looking down at the people of Purple Star Academy with what he considered to be an arrogant gaze.
When his gaze swept over Dongfang Yao's pretty face, Dongfang Yao was stunned for a moment, and then finally recognized the person who came.
"Pfft! He's not...! Cough cough..." Dongfang Yao quickly covered her mouth, and after a moment of laughter, she whistled, pretending nothing had happened.
But that mocking laugh was like a red-hot steel needle, piercing Yu Xiaogang's horse's eye with perfect precision.
"You!" He glared angrily, about to explode on impulse.
However, when he caught a glimpse of Bibi Dong's warning look out of the corner of his eye, he shuddered and immediately shrank back, swallowing the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
Bibi Dong ignored Yu Xiaogang's embarrassment and fixed her gaze on Dongfang Jing once again.
"This is our first official meeting, Dongfang Jing," she said softly, her voice carrying a hint of deeper meaning.
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jing's lips twitched, and he retorted without any politeness, "Indeed. Like before, someone came uninvited, which caused some unpleasantness, didn't you agree?"
As he spoke, Dongfang Jing glanced at the corner, seemingly unintentionally.
In the corner, the Demon Bear Douluo, whose severed arm was covered by a long robe, suddenly trembled.
The terrifying scene from that night resurfaced in his mind.
The level 95 Ghost Leopard Douluo was instantly killed by the mysterious white-haired woman, turning into countless ice shards.
That power, which transcends the limits of cognition, has become his lifelong nightmare!
Demon Bear Douluo turned pale with fright. Although Xue Di was not there at the moment, he still couldn't help but retreat repeatedly.
His disheveled appearance made the already defeated Spirit Hall side lose even more face.
Dongfang Jing curled the corners of his lips, turned around and waved to the girls: "Let's go, back to the academy."
"stop!"
Seeing that his enemy was about to leave, Yu Xiaogang became anxious.
Ignoring Bibi Dong's warning, he roared at Yue Guan and Gui Mei in a commanding tone, "Chrysanthemum Douluo! Ghost Douluo! This elder orders you to capture them!"
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