Douluo Dalu: Start with a Heavenly Fire Sacred Judgement

Chapter 367: Mixed Good and Bad
The audience also realized that the Zizai Sect and the Dilong Sect were clearly in the same group, and they had a fake match in order to allow both sides to advance.

Although this game was a bit boring, it ended quickly. The fierce competitions from other sects that followed made them forget about the Zizai Sect and the Dilong Sect in an instant.

The brutality of the third elimination round of the Continental Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition was beyond many people's expectations. In order to gain a place in the round-robin tournament, many sects fought hard in the competition.

After one round, five people died and more than 20 people were seriously injured. On average, there were casualties in every game. For this reason, many teams also raised objections to the organizing committee of the competition, strongly questioning the referee's ability to control the game.

The Sun Moon Empire officials were also troubled by this, so they had no choice but to issue an announcement, promising that in the following games, the referee would control the pace of the game as much as possible to reduce casualties.

Originally, based on Zizaimen's record, they should have been ranked in the top three in the round-robin tournament. However, in order to allow Dilongmen to advance as well, Zizaimen only got eight points in the third round, so their ranking dropped and fell outside the top ten.

After the third round of matches, there will be a day of rest before the round-robin draw ceremony can be held.

Because Ji Lin had drawn the Earth Dragon Gate before, Nan Qiuqiu firmly opposed Ji Lin to continue drawing lots, so Ye Guyi and Nan Qiuqiu went to the round-robin draw together.

When Ye Guyi and Nan Qiuqiu came back from drawing lots, Nan Qiuqiu had a dark face, while Ye Guyi covered his mouth and chuckled.

Ji Lin knew at a glance that Nan Qiuqiu had played dirty. He smiled gloatingly, took a sip of the black tea that Nana had brewed, and chuckled, "Looking at you, you didn't draw a good lot. Tell me, who did you draw?"

Nan Qiuqiu pouted and said nothing, but Ye Guyi smiled unkindly: "It's Dilongmen and Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy."

"puff!"

Ji Lin couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of black tea, and said in amazement: "You are darker than me! Qiuqiu!"

Nan Qiuqiu's cheeks turned red, she turned her head away and said angrily, "You're so long-winded!"

Ji Lin wanted to mock Nan Qiuqiu, but suddenly he felt a murderous aura. He turned around and saw Wang Donger, whose body and face were covered with water stains, staring at him fiercely with murderous intent in her eyes.

He remembered that the person sitting opposite him just now seemed to be Wang Donger!
Xiaoxiao covered her mouth unkindly, her shoulders shaking constantly, obviously feeling very uncomfortable.

Ji Lin opened his mouth and was about to apologize, but Wang Dong'er had already pounced on him like a hungry tiger, and said angrily: "Ji Lin! I will fight you!"

The atmosphere at the scene was extremely cheerful. Nan Qiuqiu also put the matter of drawing lots behind her and joined the team to attack Ji Lin.

In the end, Ji Lin fought one against two and won a great victory with his powerful weapon, Tickle. Wang Dong'er and Nan Qiuqiu collapsed on the sofa, panting, and they had laughed so hard that they had no strength to fight anymore.

Ji Lin straightened his messy black windbreaker and looked at the two weaklings with disdain. With their low level, they wanted to defeat him, the great devil Ji Lin? They could just dream on.

Ye Guyi and Wang Qiuer looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly. Wang Donger and Nan Qiuqiu were fine, but why did Ji Lin join them in making trouble?

The top 32 teams were directly divided into four groups, each with eight teams. In the end, only two teams could qualify. Together with the six teams that qualified from the other three groups, a total of eight teams advanced to the quarterfinals.

Nan Qiuqiu drew the Dilongmen and the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy. Together with their Zizaimen, the Dilongmen has no hope of advancing. If nothing unexpected happens, the Zizaimen and the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy will advance to the quarterfinals.

After the fun just now, Nan Qiuqiu also came out of her depressed mood, holding her head on the sofa and wailing: "If my mother knew that I was the one who drew the lot, would she spank me?"

Ji Lin shook his head speechlessly and said, "The round-robin tournament is different from the previous elimination tournament. The remaining teams are all very strong. All the teams that can enter the top 32 are strong teams. It's lucky that Dilongmen is grouped with us. The Sun and Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy has a dream and will not be ruthless to Dilongmen. If they run into the Holy Spirit Sect, that would be dangerous. Your followers are likely to die. So you actually drew a good lot for Dilongmen."

Nan Qiuqiu looked at Ji Lin with resentment. The implication was that Dilongmen was a bad team! It was already good luck to enter the top 32, and there were no casualties in several matches. In the most tragic third round, they encountered Zizaimen. It really can't be said that it was bad luck to enter the top 32. On the contrary, it was a manifestation of good luck.

This time is no exception. The strongest sects in their group, Zizai Sect and Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy, will not be ruthless to Dilong Sect. As long as Dilong Sect is careful, it can get out of this competition unscathed. This is a thousand times better than those sects that suffered heavy losses and then withdrew in disgrace.

In the early morning, the cool air blew through Mingdu under the rising sun, bringing bursts of chill.

Now is indeed the most comfortable season in Mingdu. Today's weather is particularly good. The sky is high and the wind is clear. It is very pleasant to walk on the streets of Mingdu, which is full of soul guidance technology, and breathe in the slightly cold air.

Mingdu seems to be prosperous these days. No matter morning or night, most streets are full of people. The Continental Youth High-level Spirit Master Elite Competition has finally entered the round-robin stage. The previous chaotic situation due to the large number of participating teams has completely ended. In the round-robin competition, strong confrontations will begin to appear.

Early in the morning, a large number of people had gathered on the outskirts of the competition venue, waiting for the start of today's exciting competition.

The rules of the round robin are obviously not as straightforward as the results of the previous knockout rounds. All thirty-two teams entering the round robin will be divided into four groups, with eight teams in each group competing in a single round robin. In other words, each team has to play one game with the other seven teams in the same group.

In the round-robin tournament, two teams will play four games each day, and the next day, the other two teams will play four games each in the morning and afternoon. The entire round-robin tournament will last about fourteen days. The top two teams in each group will advance to the final stage.

In the finals, eight will advance to four, four will advance to two, and the finals will be held in three rounds to determine the final champion.

Zizaimen, Dilongmen, and Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy were all placed in the first group. The other five teams that were able to stand out from the elimination rounds were naturally not easy to deal with. This was truly a death group! Zizaimen and Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy, the only two teams that had exposed their Soul Saint combat power, were in this group. This group was recognized as a death group.

Moreover, the first match of the first round of the round-robin tournament will be held today, which is the peak showdown between Zizaimen and Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy. In the eyes of many people in the Sun Moon Empire, this is an early championship battle. Who said that there are only two families with Soul Saints now! It is understandable that the inexperienced people of the Sun Moon Empire would think so.

The other participating sects were also paying close attention to this battle. After all, it was possible that they would see the peak showdown between Soul Saints today.

"What a good lot we drew, brother!" Meng Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen walked side by side and headed straight for the competition area in the suburbs.

"It's true that you say it's a good draw. We've been put in the same group with Zizaimen in advance. As long as we can qualify together according to the rules of the competition, we won't meet them again before the finals. This situation can't be better." Xiao Hongchen said in a relaxed tone.

Obviously he was very satisfied with the result of the draw. There were two places in the group stage, which were enough for them and Zizaimen. Both sides would not fight with all their might to avoid giving advantage to the teams in other groups.

"Meng, although there are two qualifying spots and we don't have to try our best, you should not let us down! After all, we represent the face of the Sun and Moon Empire." Xiao Hongchen warned.

Meng Hongchen rolled his eyes and said, "Brother, do you think I'm the kind of person who doesn't know the seriousness of the matter? Would I let him go in front of the Regent?"

Xiao Hongchen said unhappily, "Of course not. Can you bear to hit Ji Lin?"

Meng Hongchen stopped talking. She really couldn't bear to hit Ji Lin. Although she knew that even if she used all her strength she couldn't hurt Ji Lin, she would be heartbroken if she got hurt.

Xiao Hongchen looked at Meng Hongchen speechlessly. Didn't he understand this love-crazy sister? After giving it to him for free, her whole heart was on Ji Lin. Not to mention letting him go, she was willing to surrender and admit defeat.

The rest area next to the All-Continent Youth High-level Spirit Master Elite Competition stage has been renovated in just two days. Only the original VIP rest area has been retained. The rest area has been redecorated, and the original wooden benches have been turned into comfortable sofas. After all, this place only needs to receive eight teams at the same time every day, so it will no longer feel crowded.

When Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen brought the members of the Sun and Moon Team to the competition venue, they immediately saw the members of the Zizai Gate who were already sitting in the rest area.

Seeing Meng Hongchen's figure, Nan Qiuqiu happily ran up to her and came straight to Meng Hongchen, "Sister Meng, long time no see!"

Meng Hongchen said helplessly: "Didn't we meet at Mingyue Hotel before? Have you forgotten?"

Nan Qiuqiu smiled slyly, "At that time, you only had Ji Lin in your eyes and didn't even say hello to me, so it doesn't count."

The corner of Meng Hongchen's mouth twitched, "Okay! Long time no see, Qiuqiu!"

At this time, the first group of eight teams participating in the competition this morning have all arrived, and Nan Shuishui also led the Dilongmen into the rest area, right next to the Zizaimen.

On the rostrum, Ju Zi pushed the Regent Xu Tianran to the main seat and sat gently beside him. Jing Hongchen and the imperial teacher followed closely behind.

"The first round today is a competition between the Sun and Moon Team and the Zizai Gate. It should be quite interesting." Xu Tianran said with a smile.

Orange smiled and said, "Really? Then our Sun and Moon team will definitely win the first battle."

Xu Tianran turned his head and glanced at the Mingde Hall Master who was not far away from him, and said, "What does Hongchen Hall Master think?"

(End of this chapter)