Chapter 330: Crafted with care, preview of the friendly match

Luo Shen scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "These were selected for me by Teacher Lu Yu."

The old craftsman smiled and nodded. "It seems that your teacher is also an expert. Give us the materials and we will carefully make them according to your requirements."

Luo Shen carefully handed the materials to the old craftsman and described in detail his needs and expectations for the equipment. The old craftsman listened carefully, asked some questions from time to time to confirm the details, showing a high level of professionalism.

"Okay, just wait for good news." The old craftsman patted his chest and promised, "Come back in five days to pick up the goods. I guarantee you will be satisfied."

Luo Shen and Lu Yu smiled at each other, their expectations and gratitude were beyond words. They said goodbye to the old craftsman and turned to leave the forging department. However, just as they were about to step out of the door, a striking announcement caught their attention.

"Friendly Match—Tiandou Royal Academy invites you to join us!" These words were clearly written on the announcement, with detailed match information and entry requirements below.

Luo Shen stopped curiously and read it carefully. It turned out that Tiandou Royal College was about to hold a friendly competition with many surrounding colleges, aiming to promote academic exchanges, enhance friendship, and provide a platform for young soul masters to show themselves and challenge themselves.

"Teacher Lu Yu, let's join in!" Luo Shen excitedly pulled Lu Yu's sleeve and said, "This is a rare opportunity. We can test our cultivation results and meet more like-minded friends."

Lu Yu smiled and nodded, "That's what I was thinking. However, this game won't be easy, we need to be fully prepared."

Luo Shen excitedly pulled Lu Yu's sleeve, her eyes sparkling with infinite longing for the upcoming friendly match. "Teacher Lu Yu, did you see that? The first place winner actually has a top-grade hundred-year spirit ring that is nearly two thousand years old as a reward! For us, this is simply a dream opportunity!"

Lu Yu gently patted the back of Luo Shen's hand to comfort her, and his eyes were filled with excitement. "It is indeed a rare opportunity, Luo Shen. However, as you can see, this competition is unprecedented in scale and has attracted the participation of many surrounding colleges. The competition is bound to be extremely fierce. We must go all out and be fully prepared."

Luo Shen nodded heavily, his eyes firm. "I understand, Teacher Lu Yu. I will work harder to practice and live up to this opportunity."

While discussing the competition, the two continued to browse the details on the announcement. The announcement not only listed the rules of the competition in detail, but also emphasized the importance of teamwork: "This friendly match adopts a team competition system. Each team consists of seven members, and the final winner will be determined through multiple rounds of eliminations. The tacit understanding and cooperation between teams will be the key to victory or defeat."

Luo Shen turned to look at Lu Yu, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes. "Teacher Lu Yu, we don't have a complete team yet, what should we do?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly, as if he had already made up his mind. "Don't worry, Luo Shen. I have already thought about this problem. Tiandou Royal Academy is full of talents, and we can definitely recruit like-minded partners in the academy. Moreover, such a competition not only tests personal strength, but also tests teamwork. It is also a great training opportunity."

When Luo Shen heard Lu Yu mention the plan to form a team to participate in the competition, the light in his eyes became brighter, and his desire for victory burned like a flame. "Teacher Lu Yu, I also want to participate in this competition! We will definitely be able to win that precious reward!"

Lu Yu looked at the determination in Luo Shen's eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that although Luo Shen was young, she had extraordinary courage and determination. He smiled slightly, with approval in his eyes. "Okay, then let's work together and strive to stand out in the competition."

As the two were immersed in the excitement of the upcoming competition, the surrounding discussions gradually attracted their attention. In the crowd, many students and teachers were gathered together, discussing the upcoming friendly competition.

“I heard that the rewards for this competition are generous. Not only will the first place winner receive a top-grade hundred-year soul ring that is nearly two thousand years old, but he or she will also receive a personal audience with the Pope!” a student said excitedly.

"Yes, being received by the Pope is the greatest honor, not to mention the spirit ring, which is the treasure that all spirit masters dream of!" another student echoed.

Luo Shen and Lu Yu smiled at each other, and their determination to participate in the competition became stronger. However, they also knew that such a competition would definitely attract strong people from all walks of life, and the fierce competition could be imagined.

"Teacher Lu Yu, do we really have a chance?" Luo Shen couldn't help but ask with some concern.

Lu Yu gently patted Luo Shen's shoulder and encouraged her: "As long as we unite as one and give full play to everyone's strengths, nothing is impossible. Moreover, I have an idea..."

At this point, Lu Yu deliberately kept it a secret, with a mysterious light flashing in his eyes. Seeing this, Luo Shen's curiosity was completely aroused, "Teacher, do you have any plans?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly and whispered: "Do you remember the Shrek Seven Devils? Although they were born ordinary, they eventually created countless miracles with the power of the team and unremitting efforts. We can also follow their example, form a strong team, and face challenges together."

When Luo Shen heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. "Shrek Seven Devils?"

A teacher in charge of registration came over.

"Are you two here to sign up for the competition?" he asked politely.

Luo Shen and Lu Yu looked at each other and nodded. "Yes, we want to sign up for the competition." Lu Yu said firmly.

The teacher was surprised when he heard this. "Oh? It seems you are very confident. But I have to remind you that the participating teams in this competition are all the best from all over the world, and the competition is very fierce."

Lu Yu responded with a smile: "We know the difficulty of the competition, but we believe in our own strength and the strength of the team."

Seeing this, the teacher stopped talking and began to process their registration. There were whispers from the crowd around them, and they were obviously skeptical of these two seemingly insignificant contestants.

"Look at those two little guys. They've also signed up to compete. They're really brave!"

"That's right, do they know how many strong players are participating in this competition? I'm afraid they will be eliminated in the first round."

Facing the doubts and ridicules around them, Luo Shen and Lu Yu ignored them. They knew that true strength cannot be expressed with words, but must be proved with actions.

The registration formalities were completed quickly, and Luo Shen and Lu Yu held the entry certificates, their hearts full of expectations and determination. The noise at the registration office was rising and falling, and the crowd was surging. Everyone who came to register had dreams and expectations. However, when the names of Lu Yu and Luo Shen were mentioned, the atmosphere around them suddenly became subtle.

"Are they really going to attend?"

"Just the two of them? They can't even form a team!"

People were talking among themselves. Some were shocked, as if they had seen something incredible, while others were full of admiration, thinking that the two young men were brave enough to challenge themselves.

"Humph, you don't know your own limitations." A young man in gorgeous clothes snorted coldly, with a hint of disdain on his lips. "Just two people, you want to make a difference in this friendly match? How ridiculous."

Although his voice was not loud, it was clearly heard by the people around him. Suddenly, more people began to question Lu Yu and Luo Shen's choice. They felt that these two people were too careless. They didn't even have enough people in the team, so how could they participate in the competition?

The instructor in charge of receiving the registration was also surprised. He looked at Lu Yu and Luo Shen with a frown, obviously puzzled by their decision.

"Young men, have you really thought it through?" He looked at the two young men again, his tone full of worry, "This is not an ordinary competition. The elites from colleges all over the Star Dou Continent will gather here, and every contestant is a leader in the soul master world. Although you two seem to be full of confidence, are you really ready to face such a powerful opponent?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly, his eyes revealing calmness and confidence. He gently patted the participation certificate in his hand, as if to show everyone his determination.

"Teacher, we are very grateful for your concern and reminder." He said slowly, "Indeed, the competition in this competition will be very fierce, but we chose to participate precisely because we want to challenge ourselves. We are well aware that our strength and experience may not be enough, but we are confident that we can continue to improve ourselves when facing strong enemies."

Luo Shen also stood aside, her eyes firm and bright. She nodded slightly, as if to supplement Lu Yu's words.

"We understand the importance of this game and we also know our shortcomings," she said. "But we believe that as long as we work hard, we will definitely gain something."

The mentor listened to them and nodded, but still couldn't hide his worry.

"In addition to strength, you also have to consider team issues." He reminded, "The competition rules require each team to consist of seven members, and now you only have two. This is not a simple issue of number of people, but a question of teamwork and tacit understanding. Without sufficient team support, you will face huge difficulties in the competition."

The people around them nodded, thinking that the teacher's words made sense. They looked at Lu Yu and Luo Shen, with doubt and worry in their eyes.

"Yes, teamwork is the key to the competition." A middle-aged spirit master shook his head and said, "Without sufficient team support, no matter how strong the individual is, it is difficult to achieve good results in the competition."

"Humph, I think they are just acting on impulse." The young man in gorgeous clothes spoke again, "They can't even put together a team, and they still want to win the championship? It's really ridiculous."

Facing everyone's doubts and disdain, Lu Yu did not seem to panic at all. He smiled slightly, with a confident light in his eyes.

"Teacher, don't worry." He said, "Regarding the team issue, we have already made a plan. We plan to join Tiandou Royal Academy. I believe that there we can find like-minded partners and form a strong team together."

"Tiandou Royal Academy?" The instructor was stunned when he heard this, obviously surprised by this decision. "Are you sure you want to join there? It's one of the top academies in Xingdou Continent, and the competition is very fierce."

Lu Yu nodded, with a determined light in his eyes.

"Well, now that you have made your decision, I wish you good luck," he said. "Remember, the competition in Tiandou Royal Academy is very fierce, and you need to work harder to stand out. But in any case, having the courage to participate in such a competition is itself an act worthy of praise."

"Hmph, that sounds nice, but just don't get beaten to a pulp when the time comes." The young man in gorgeous clothes curled his lips, obviously not optimistic about them.

His mocking voice attracted the attention of the people around him, and they all cast strange looks at him. Luo Shen was a little angry, and she wanted to step forward to argue, but was stopped by Lu Yu.

"Lotus Goddess, don't get excited." Lu Yu said softly, "We have the strength to prove ourselves."

As he spoke, he raised his right hand slightly, and a brilliant light suddenly bloomed in the palm of his hand. It was an innate martial soul, which exuded a soft and deep light, as if it contained infinite power and possibilities. This martial soul was completely different from the ordinary ten thousand year martial soul. It was more introverted but powerful, giving people a feeling as gentle as jade.

"This is..." The instructor widened his eyes and looked at the innate martial soul in Lu Yu's hand in disbelief, "Full innate soul power? Moreover, this is... an innate martial soul? How is this possible?"

The people around him also gasped. They didn't expect Lu Yu to have such a special martial soul. Innate martial souls are only possessed by very few genius soul masters! Moreover, his innate full soul power is even more shocking.

Seeing this, Luo Shen also showed a proud smile. She also raised her right hand, and a bright light bloomed in her palm. It was an innate martial spirit similar to Lu Yu, also emitting a soft and deep light.

"I also have full innate soul power." Luo Shen said with a smile, "Also, my innate martial soul is not bad either."

At this point, the people around were completely shocked. They had not expected that these two young men would have such strong strength and talent. They looked at each other, their eyes flashing with disbelief.

"This... How is this possible?" The young man in gorgeous clothes said with an unpleasant look on his face, "Even if they have innate full soul power and innate martial spirits, it doesn't mean they are geniuses. In Tiandou Royal Academy, such strength is nothing."

There was a hint of jealousy and reluctance in his words, and he obviously couldn't accept this fact. However, Lu Yu just smiled slightly and ignored the young man's ridicule.

"You're right." Lu Yu said calmly, "In Tiandou Royal Academy, there are indeed many geniuses who are stronger than me. However, I have no intention of comparing myself with them. I just want to prove that the two of us are also capable of participating in this competition and are qualified to join Tiandou Royal Academy."