Yu Xiaogang's departure could not remain a secret forever.
After learning that Tang San possessed twin Martial Spirits and had already begun cultivating them, Liu Erlong guessed that Yu Xiaogang had most likely gone to Spirit City to find Bibi Dong.
Although she was deeply unhappy about it, his actions would ultimately benefit Tang San and, even more so, the Shrek Seven Devils.
In the days that followed, the Shrek Seven Devils continued their training under the guidance of Tang San and Liu Erlong.
As time passed and the promotion tournament drew closer, teams from the various competition regions throughout the Heaven Dou Empire gradually arrived in Heaven Dou City.
No spectators were allowed to enter the promotion tournament, so many people who had come specifically to watch the matches could only leave disappointed.
Of course, the results of the promotion tournament would be announced across the continent every day. There was therefore no reason for these spectators to remain in Heaven Dou City. They might as well head to Spirit City early and watch the upcoming finals.
With the tournament approaching, the Seven Treasure Team's special training also came to an end. The remaining time was spent resting and recovering their energy in preparation for the upcoming matches.
The Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena had resumed operations after the end of the preliminary tournament.
After arriving in Heaven Dou City, teams from the other competition regions began holding one-on-one Spirit Master matches at the Great Spirit Arena ahead of the tournament.
After receiving the news, Wu Qi and the others also came to the Great Spirit Arena to observe their opponents.
"Don't they know that revealing their strength before the tournament could put them at a disadvantage?" Ning Rongrong could not help asking.
Wu Qi smiled.
"The teams from the various kingdoms and principalities have spent roughly a month traveling to Heaven Dou City."
"After being on the road for so long without getting to fight, they were probably itching for a match."
Showing one's individual strength would not reveal the team's tactics, so the team leaders did not pay much attention to these matches.
Besides, how easy would it be to take first place in the promotion tournament?
Although these teams had not watched the preliminary tournament in Heaven Dou City themselves, the battle reports that had circulated gave them a clear understanding of how difficult it would be to defeat the strongest teams from the Heaven Dou Division.
Under these circumstances, there was nothing wrong with having some matches beforehand.
Wu Qi and the others were not participating, so they did not sit in a private room. Instead, they simply took seats among the ordinary spectators.
Before long, voices came from around them.
"Is that Shrek Academy? I heard that the two major incidents in the Heaven Dou Division were both related to them."
"Brother, you're missing some information. Shrek Academy also has the support of a Spirit Hall Elder. Their team members killed someone during a match, yet they simply found a scapegoat to take the blame. The organizing committee didn't even revoke their qualification."
"Spirit Hall is being far too domineering, isn't it?"
"Exactly."
Wu Qi's expression darkened when he heard this.
Yu Xiaogang had damaged Spirit Hall's reputation, yet Bibi Dong had not even stepped forward to clarify the matter.
Judging from what had happened in the original timeline, Yu Xiaogang would certainly arrive in Spirit City ahead of schedule.
All Wu Qi could do was hope that the Worship Hall would take some action.
Wu Qi turned his head and saw that Liu Erlong had brought the Shrek Seven Devils to watch the matches this time.
Yu Xiaogang was nowhere to be seen.
Wu Qi had no idea whether Yu Xiaogang had already gone to Spirit Hall or simply did not have time to attend.
But considering his relationship with Tang San and the others, there was no reason for him to lower himself and ask.
"They're here," Changkong said with a dark expression.
The Shrek Seven Devils walked past the members of the Seven Treasure Team.
Dai Mubai even arrogantly raised his little finger toward them.
Huo Wushuang suddenly stood up, intending to teach him a lesson.
"Brother-in-law, calm down. We'll have plenty of opportunities to teach them a lesson on the promotion tournament stage," Feng Xiaotian reminded him.
Their movements quickly attracted the attention of those around them.
There were also quite a few members of other academy teams among the spectators at the Great Spirit Arena, and someone immediately recognized the members of the Seven Treasure Team.
"That's the Seven Treasure Team. I heard they went undefeated throughout the preliminary tournament and broke the record from previous tournaments."
"They even have two Spirit Kings on their team. If the Spirit Hall Team doesn't field a stronger lineup than in previous years, they might very well lose to them this year."
"Two Spirit Kings on the same team? Could the Seven Treasure Team go undefeated in the pramotion tournament again?"
The teams from Spirit Hall and the two great Empires had already secured direct places in the finals.
Those three teams were undoubtedly powerful, but they could not participate in the promotion tournament or preliminary tournament. As a result, no one could pose a real threat to the Seven Treasure Team here.
How could the Shrek Seven Devils fail to hear the spectators' discussion?
Dai Mubai sneered.
"Heh. If they knew how powerful Xiao San really is, they'd shut their mouths."
Tang San said indifferently, "They're simply ignorant and fearless. Once we enter the promotion tournament, everyone should follow my instructions. I'll make sure we defeat the Seven Treasure Team."
After learning that Tang San possessed twin Martial Spirits, the Shrek Seven Devils' confidence had soared.
Especially since Tang San's second Martial Spirit was the Clear Sky Hammer, regarded as the strongest Tool Martial Spirit on the continent.
Before long, a beautifully dressed young woman approached the Seven Treasure Team.
"Who are you?" Huo Wu eyed her warily.
"Meng Yiran, what are you doing here?"
Ning Rongrong certainly had no intention of being friendly toward her.
Back in the Star Dou Forest, Meng Yiran had caused them plenty of trouble and had even nearly started a fight with them.
Ning Rongrong had no interest in accepting an apology, nor did she want to see her.
Meng Yiran bit her lip lightly and pointed toward Wu Qi.
"Come with me for a moment. My grandfather wants to see you."
"What does your grandfather wanting to see him have to do with us?" Ning Rongrong stood up with her hands on her hips. "Don't think I don't know what you're planning. Leave."
"You!"
Meng Yiran was about to lose her temper, but remembering that Wu Qi had not yet given his answer, she forcibly suppressed her anger and looked toward him.
Dugu Bo had already made their intentions clear to Wu Qi, and Wu Qi had no intention of letting himself be used.
If he agreed to meet Meng Shu today, regardless of whether the two sides ultimately reached an agreement, someone would inevitably use the matter to their advantage. Whatever rumors spread afterward would certainly benefit the Longshe Clan.
"Miss Yiran, please go back. I'm not interested in meeting your grandfather."
"Of course, if His Highness the Crown Prince or Sect Master Ning agrees to meet your grandfather, I'd be happy to accompany them."
Meng Shu might dare to make fun of him, but he would never dare offend Xue Qinghe or Ning Fengzhi.
Of course, Meng Shu had no connection with either side, so there was no way he would rashly approach them.
"Are you really unwilling to show my grandfather some respect? Don't forget, my grandfather is a Spirit Douluo. Aren't you afraid that—"
Before she could finish, everyone from the Seven Treasure Team stood up.
Feng Xiaotian sneered.
"We don't care how famous the Unrivaled Dragon-Snake couple is. But from today onward, if anything happens to our captain, the experts of our families will go straight to the Longshe Clan."
Ning Rongrong scoffed.
"The Unrivaled Dragon-Snake couple certainly has quite the reputation. I wonder how many moves they could withstand against Sword Grandpa."
Changkong added cheerfully, "Then you clearly don't know Senior Dugu Bo, the Poison Douluo. He's a close friend of brother Wu despite their age difference. Forget everything else, how many people in your clan could withstand Poison Douluo's poison?"
Wu Qi was also a key figure being cultivated by the Worship Hall and was regarded as a potential successor to one of the Elders.
If anyone touched him, they would not necessarily have to make an enemy of all of Spirit Hall. Even the retaliation of Azure Luan Douluo alone was something no one could withstand.
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