Soul Land IV (Douluo Dalu) : Ultimate Fighting

Chapter 455 – Spots

Lan Xuanyu asked eagerly, “Teacher, how do we fight for the spot?”

“Of course by relying on your strength.” Xiao Qi said, “Alright, I will announce it later. Go to class first.”

“Alright.” Lan Xuanyu’s interest was caught by his words but Teacher Xiao only said half of it. Compete? How?

Were they competing against the entire Outer Court or their year ? If they were competing against everyone, the first-years would definitely be at a disadvantage!

The students arrived in groups of twos and threes. Some were in high spirits while others looked exhausted. Everyone had their own cultivation and life, and they were all different.

After everyone was present, Xiao Qi leisurely walked into the classroom.

“Before today’s class, I would like to announce something. The academy has obtained a few slots for attending a great soul beast going through his Tribulation on the Elven Planet. Our Outer Court has also received some. For the sake of fairness, these slots have to be obtained through competition. Hence, the academy specially organized an Outer Court student competition. This competition is very interesting and will also be a test for all of you.”

“There are a total of six spots for the Outer Court, and in principle, it should be one for each year. Everyone will fight in groups of three. The winner will get the spot. After obtaining the spot, they will have the right to challenge their seniors. If they win, they will get the other party’s spot.”

“Simply put, our class will undergo internal preliminaries first. The internal preliminaries will be divided into groups of three, and the strongest group will obtain the spot. They will then compete between themselves and the winner will obtain the spot. It will be the same for the other years. Then, we will undergo the Outer Court challenge. Such a challenge must be carried out at least once, which means that the winner of our class will have to challenge the second-year at least. If they win, their quota will be ours, and if we lose, our quota will be theirs. And they will have to challenge the third-years at least once, and so on. Understood?”

“Oh, that’s right, there’s more. For the sake of fairness, when challenging someone of a higher year, the number of participants will decrease by one for every higher year. This means that as the lowest year, if we send three people to challenge someone of a higher year, then the second-year can only send two people. If we challenge the third-years, then they can only send one person. If you guys can challenge the sixth year, then you can send six people to fight one of the sixth years.”

After hearing Xiao Qi’s explanation, Lan Xuanyu found it quite interesting. This meant that if they were to compete against the third-years again, it would be three against one or four against two or five against three.

“Teacher Xiao, can the senior students use their Battle Armors?” Qian Lei raised his hand and asked.

“Of course they can. The number of their people has been reduced. Battle Armor is one of their abilities. If you have the ability, you can use one too,” Xiao Qi said.

They could use Battle Armors ? This was completely different.

Those who could win were naturally the strongest in their year. The fifth and sixth years probably even had Two-Word Battle Armors. How could they deal with them?

Lan Xuanyu said, “Teacher Xiao, let’s assume that we defeated the second and third years during the challenge and lost to the fourth years. Then, do we lose all three spots to the fourth years or only one ?”

Xiao Qi said, “In order to protect the weak, it is encouraged to challenge those of a higher year. When a lower year challenges a higher one, and if they lose, they will only have to give up one spot. So, the rules of the competition this time are actually slightly unfair for the higher years. However currently the fifth and sixth-year students are busy preparing for the Inner Court exam, so they might not have high expectations for this ceremony. On the other hand, if you guys have the chance to go, it will be of some help. After all, you guys have not yet been to a Soul Beast Planet. After the fourth-year, the academy will organize for you guys a trip to a Soul Beast Planet to train.”

Many students’ eyes lit up when they heard this. They could actually go to a Soul Beast Planet to train when they were in higher years ? As expected of Shrek Academy!

“You guys are free to form teams now, three people in a team. Report to the class leader after school today.”

Lan Xuanyu raised his head instinctively and looked at his teammates.

“Compete? How are we going to compete? If the class leader and Huihui were to randomly add another one, who would be able to win against them ? I forfeit,” Ding Zhuohan said.

It was the truth. Lan Xuanyu’s small team was too strong and had already proved themselves through their test against the third-years.

Yuanen Huihui’s cultivation was already close to rank 60. In addition to Lan Xuanyu, Dong Qianqiu, and Lan Mengqin, the other first years’ chances of defeating them were close to zero.

Qian Lei winked at Yu Tian, who was at the back row. “Little Tian, do you want to try?”

Yu Tian said in annoyance, “If you’re so capable, let’s fight one on one. Let’s bet a meal. Do you dare?”

“I won’t. Wait for me to reach four-ring. You already have four rings, what’s the point of bullying someone with three rings?” Qian Lei said righteously.

“Tsk, damn fatty, coward.”

“Alright, quiet down and let’s start class.”

Lan Xuanyu did not speak, but he was calculating in his heart. It should not be a problem for them to get the first-years’ spot. Then, if they were to face the second years, would they be able to win with one more person? If they won, what would they do? How many people would they send out?

Then, what about challenging the third years ? Even if the third years had two fewer people than them, how much stronger would they be with a One-Word Battle Armor’s enhancement ? This was the problem that he needed to think about.

Without a doubt, with two more people, three against one was the best choice, right?

However, with three against one, would they be able to defeat Tang Yuge, wearing a One-Word Battle Armor? What about the higher years ? He didn’t know much about the seniors in the fourth, fifth, and sixth year.

After school in the afternoon, no one in the first-year registered. That’s right, no one came to Lan Xuanyu’s place to register.

The video of Lan Xuanyu’s team during the final exam last semester was too shocking, but it also made the first years very united.

Hence, everyone’s intention was very simple—to challenge someone of a higher year. All the students in the class, whoever was suitable to fight and who could win, would fight. Lan Xuanyu would coordinate and command.

Investigating was undoubtedly the most important step.

If he wanted to defeat their opponents, especially those who were above his year, he had to familiarize himself with them first.

In an ordinary academy, when a genius appeared, it might not be too difficult to challenge someone of a higher year. But in Shrek Academy, where only geniuses were groomed, the thing they lacked least were geniuses.

Lan Xuanyu didn’t even need to think to guess that the second-years would definitely be able to send out a One-Word Battle Armor Master. The second years were already halfway through their second semester, and if they couldn’t become a One-Word Battle Armor Master, they wouldn’t even be able to pass the end of term exams. Hence, they had to plan a fight against a One-Word Battle Armor Master.

After returning to his dorm, Lan Xuanyu had just ordered lunch and was about to eat and rest. He would then head to the interstellar center in the afternoon and continue forging in the evening. He would continue his daily cultivation. A soul communication surprised him by ringing at this moment.

“Yuge? Why did you call me?” Lan Xuanyu picked up the call.

“Do you know about the trip to the Elven Planet ?” Tang Yuge asked.

Lan Xuanyu said, “I know it, I was told that it was for watching a mighty figure in the Soul Beast World’s going through his Tribulation. Our teacher didn’t mention the specifics, but they said that they want us to compete. Us first years should be fine.”

Tang Yuge said, “This is why I looked for you. When you guys challenge the third years, I hope that you guys can choose a three against one method.”

Lan Xuanyu was taken aback. “That was our plan, but aren’t you worried that we won’t be able to get past the second years ? After all, they’re also One-Word Battle Armor Masters.”