Chapter 232: Can You Become a Duke Upon Graduation?

Time flew by, and it was the final day of the promotion tournament.

It is worth mentioning that the Tiandou Huangjia Xueyuan team also arrived at the scene.

Of course, this was the team led by Dugu Yan.

The Qibao Academy Team had no matches today, so they were happy to be at leisure, conversing with them under the arena.

Dugu Yan looked at Wu Qi with a strange gaze: "Was the Battle Strategy of two-two-three your idea?"

Receiving an affirmative answer, Shi Mo draped an arm over Wu Qi's shoulder and smiled bitterly: "Brother, you really have caused us great suffering."

"We originally planned to rest well for the last few days, but hearing that the tournament format was changing, we were pulled out for extra training on short notice."

Wu Qi explained: "It wasn't that I said it on purpose, but to balance the Spirit Hall's plan to change the tournament format."

If only individual battles and team battles were conducted simultaneously, the Spirit Hall Team would inevitably lead by a landslide.

Adding the Battle Strategy of two-two-three was merely to balance the situation.

Wu Qin said a fair word: "I think adding diversified competition methods can encourage all teams to develop comprehensively."

Dugu Yan could not help but roll her eyes.

Their Tiandou Huangjia Xueyuan team was already directly guaranteed a spot in the finals, and the personnel configuration in the team was also designed for team battles.

With the addition of one-on-one arena matches, they even had to add a person to the team at the last minute, which could be considered being caught off guard.

Moreover, they had not trained for two-on-two Spirit Fighting before the tournament.

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The news of the change in the finals' tournament format spread on a small scale among the participating teams.

Many teams were still watching and waiting for confirmed news, while some teams had already started training in private.

Among them, the Shrek Team learned the latest situation through the mouth of Meng Yiran.

This caught them off guard.

One-on-one arena matches were fine, but they had never heard of the Battle Strategy of two-two-three, and with Yu Xiaogang absent, they were at a loss for a countermeasure for a time.

One must know that the trump card Yu Xiaogang prepared for them was meant for team battles.

If they drew arena matches or the Battle Strategy of two-two-three on the final stage, what were they to do?

Moreover, there was only a three-day rest period after the promotion tournament ended, after which they would have to head to Wuhun Cheng with the main force.

In such a short time, there was simply no time to think about tactics.

Yu Tianheng was not that nervous: "The family has already confirmed that the Vice Sect Master will go with the main force to rescue Uncle Xiaogang."

"Moreover, the change in the tournament rules does not affect only us; all teams, including our opponents, will be affected."

"Therefore, we can wait until Uncle Xiaogang comes out to discuss it in detail."

Tang San, however, felt a sense of urgency in his heart.

Yu Xiaogang had not returned, which meant his method for cultivating Twin Martial Souls was nowhere to be found.

The two-ring Clear Sky Hammer had already proven unable to defeat Wu Qi, so should he go to obtain a new Soul Ring in the remaining three days?

……

At noon, the promotion tournament came to a complete end.

Xue Ye appeared at the competition site again, and he announced the results of the competition.

Among them, the Qibao Academy Team, with a perfect record, was the undisputed first place.

The second place was the Shrek Team.

Although they were defeated by one person sweeping seven, other teams were no match for them, so they could barely be considered to have a landslide lead.

The third place was the Thunder Team, which had lost three matches.

"I have noted the record of the Qibao Academy Team in this tournament."

"By achieving a perfect record in the promotion, they have set a precedent for all previous promotion tournaments. Defeating seven opponents with the strength of one person has raised the excitement of the tournament to another level."

"Let us congratulate them for winning glory for the empire with warm applause."

Each team applauded them from the heart, only the Shrek Academy Team stood out from the crowd.

Having been taught a lesson by the Qibao Academy Team twice in a row, Xue Ye actually felt happy and could not be bothered to haggle with them.

"You sixteen teams, as the top geniuses of the empire, I promise you here that if you can enter the grand finals stage of this tournament, the titles of all members in the team will be raised by one level."

That is to say, the captains and vice-captains of the teams entering the grand finals, as long as they are willing to join the Heaven Dou Empire, would start their official careers with the title of Count.

The teams from various kingdoms and duchies had also heard about Xue Ye's promise of titles.

Compared to the titles of kingdoms and duchies, the gold content of imperial titles was clearly higher and more attractive.

But entering the grand finals was as difficult as ascending to heaven, and most people did not dare to consider this matter.

The next words from Xue Ye brought this closing ceremony to a climax.

"For the Qibao Academy Team, I grant you additional rewards. If you can win the tournament championship, the titles of all members of the team will be raised by two levels on the original basis."

"If you personally have an outstanding performance on the grand finals stage, your titles will be raised by three levels."

For a time, everyone was discussing it.

Raising it by three levels, wouldn't that mean Wu Qi and Feng Xiaotian could become imperial dukes upon graduation? And others would have the opportunity to become marquises?

Heavens, becoming a high-ranking noble upon graduation was a treatment many had dreamed of for a long time.

But there was no clear evaluation standard for outstanding performance, so the members of the Qibao Academy Team did not take this matter to heart.

Furthermore, with their talent, becoming a Title Douluo in the future was a certainty.

Exchanging a duke title for a future Title Douluo family—this deal was not a loss for the Heaven Dou Empire.

Next, Xue Ye once again stated the conditions promised during the preliminary tournament to all teams.

The main purpose was to dig for talent from various kingdoms and duchies and transport fresh blood to the empire.

……

As the closing ceremony neared its end, Xue Ye announced a bombshell piece of news.

"I am here to notify all teams of an important piece of news."

"Because there have been two instances of rule-loophole exploitation in the Heaven Dou Competition Zone during this tournament, the finals will adopt a brand-new competition format, as well as new rules implemented after these additions."

"Shortly, imperial staff will distribute the new rule manual to all teams. Any changes or additions to the rules will be clearly marked to ensure everyone can understand the rule adjustments at the first opportunity."

"As for the schedule of the finals, it is rather complex, so I will not waste your time; later, the lead teachers of each team shall come before the podium, and Bishop Salas will explain it to you individually."

"If there are any points that are unclear, please raise them on the spot; do not feel embarrassed, as this concerns the future match situation of your respective academy teams."

"Three days from now, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe will lead one thousand Royal Knights to carry out the Escort Task for each team to the city hosting the finals—Wuhun Cheng."

"I hope all teams will arrange their time in advance and not delay the itinerary."

For a moment, everyone looked at each other in dismay.

Rumors of a change in the competition format had long since ceased to be a secret.

But receiving confirmation from the imperial authorities was, to some extent, surprising and difficult to adapt to.

Those teams that had begun training in advance were smug, believing they had gained an advantage.

As for this Escort Task, the Heaven Dou Empire was truly being generous.

What kind of army were the Royal Knights?

They were Xue Ye's private guard, and a Spirit Master Legion at that, with combat power far beyond what a regular army could compare to.

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