One and a half years later.
The capital of the Tiandou Empire.
Heaven Dou City.
Early morning.
The sky had just begun to brighten.
A sea of people poured through the streets into the already renovated Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.
Among them were royalty, nobles, wealthy merchants, and commoners.
Excitement was etched on the faces of every citizen.
Simply because.
Today.
The grand opening ceremony of the highest-level competition, the Elite Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Competition, would be held here.
As the venue for the opening ceremony and the main competition area.
The person in charge of the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.
As early as three months ago.
Had stopped all competitions related to soul dueling.
To renovate the interior of the Soul Dueling Arena.
Aside from preserving the original VIP area.
The Great Spirit Arena merged the soul dueling center with all other competition venues into one.
Transforming it into an incredibly massive competition ground.
So that the participants would not be restricted by the venue.
And could display their full strength to their heart's content.
Additionally, the renovated Soul Dueling Arena could accommodate nearly a hundred thousand spectators to watch the matches.
Facing such an unprecedentedly grand event.
As early as two months ago.
All tickets for the opening ceremony had been completely sold out.
At the entrance.
The queues stretched all the way outside the city gates.
A few people even got into a fight over the issue of cutting in line.
Jin Mian had arrived here from Spirit City early on.
Of course.
He wasn't here to participate in the competition.
But to be a spectator.
To ensure the fairness and balance of the Qualifiers.
Bibi Dong had specifically allowed the Hall of Worship Team, consisting of Jin Mian and Ye Lingling, to be seeded directly into the finals.
Naturally.
Regarding this decision.
Many people were dissatisfied.
Why should they be seeded directly into the finals?
Where was the fairness and justice?
But after Jin Mian personally went forward and gave some "friendly greetings."
The voices of doubt that were originally widespread.
All vanished.
Looking at the crowds of people coming and going.
Jin Mian couldn't help but marvel, "I never thought there were so many people in Heaven Dou City before, but I certainly feel it today!"
Since he was attending the event.
He specifically chose not to wear a mask today.
Showing his true face directly.
This attracted the gazes of many young and beautiful women nearby.
Seeing Jin Mian dressed in luxury, with handsome features, a well-defined profile, and a unique aura emanating from him.
Many girls took the opportunity to approach him.
But they were all blocked by Ye Lingling, who protected him like a mother hen guarding her chick.
Seeing that these girls still hadn't given up.
Ye Lingling simply linked her arm with Jin Mian's.
The two of them walked toward the VIP passage.
Those women, seeing that the girl holding the boy's arm was exceptionally beautiful.
Instantly lost the idea of striking up a conversation.
After all, with such a beautiful girlfriend by his side, why would he have time for "common powder" like them?
"I didn't expect to be so popular with girls; I never noticed it before," Jin Mian said narcissistically, waving his hand around.
Ye Lingling rolled her eyes at him, "Brother Mian, if you dare to keep glancing at those vixens, I'll go and tell Sister Xue later."
Hearing this.
Jin Mian turned his head and gently pinched Ye Lingling's collagen-filled little face.
"You actually dare to threaten to tell on me now."
"It seems you're in need of some discipline, Lingling."
Ye Lingling turned her head away in mock anger, "Hmph, I'm not talking to you anymore."
Though she said she wouldn't talk to him.
She didn't let go of her hold at all.
After a short while.
The two arrived at their VIP seats.
This was the best position in the VIP section.
It had a wide view, looking down from above, one could see the entire qualifying arena.
It was specifically reserved for them by Qian Renxue.
The purpose was to let the two of them clearly see the skills of all the participants.
Incidentally, she also wanted to be close to Jin Mian.
Because the row of seats directly above.
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