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—Three months later—
Today's sunshine was especially bright, with a cloudless blue sky stretching as far as the eye could see. Although it was still early in the morning, the sunlight was already beginning to burn against the ground.
Yu Xiaogang's shadow stretched long beneath the sunlight as he stood with both hands folded across his chest, waiting for the seven students to line up before him.
"It has been three months since I came here and started teaching all of you," Yu Xiaogang said. "Under the supervision and guidance of the teachers, your bodies have already developed a certain foundation. However, if you want to become outstanding Spirit Masters, this is still far from sufficient."
For the past three months, Tang San and the others had undergone extremely demanding training under Yu Xiaogang's guidance.
Although the training had been harsh, they endured every bit of suffering because they understood that strength could only be obtained through hard work.
During these three months, Ning Rongrong had also completely integrated herself into the group, no longer possessing the same spoiled attitude she had when she first arrived at the academy.
Tang San still harbored resentment toward Lev, but his hatred had gradually diminished. Unlike before, he no longer had the desire to kill Lev. Instead, he simply wanted to become stronger and defeat him at least once.
Dai Mubai, however, was different.
His hatred toward Lev had only intensified during these three months.
He still couldn't accept Zhu Zhuqing's relationship with Lev, and that resentment had become one of his greatest motivations to cultivate.
Yu Xiaogang continued, "Consequently, starting today, I will advance you to the second stage of your education."
"According to Flender, you have already begun visiting the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena. That will now become the primary place where you receive your education for the foreseeable future."
"This time, there will be no fixed time limit."
"You will continue fighting until each of you obtains a Silver Spirit Fighter Badge. Only then will this stage of your training be considered complete."
Yu Xiaogang paused before continuing.
"For this period, I will arrange for all of you to stay at the inn closest to the Great Spirit Arena. You will be responsible for your own lodging and food expenses. However, as long as you have the ability, your income from the Great Spirit Arena should be more than enough to support yourselves."
Tang San and the others nodded.
Yu Xiaogang then looked toward all seven students.
"In addition, you will also be required to participate in team battles. From this day forward, all seven of you will fight together under a single name."
"Seven Shrek Devils."
The group exchanged glances upon hearing the name.
Yu Xiaogang then gave his final instructions.
"That's all. You're dismissed. Go prepare whatever you need before we leave."
His gaze then shifted toward Lev.
"Lev, stay behind. I want to speak with you."
Upon hearing this, everyone began leaving.
Even Zhu Zhuqing stayed behind for a moment, but after seeing that Lev had been specifically asked to remain, she decided to help Ning Rongrong prepare instead.
Once everyone had left, Yu Xiaogang finally turned his attention toward Lev.
For the past three months, Lev had been by far the most relaxed among all of them.
It wasn't because he refused to train.
Rather, it was because every training task Yu Xiaogang had given him was completed far too easily.
While the others were struggling to finish their exercises, Lev had already completed his.
As a result, he spent most of his time waiting around or doing whatever he pleased.
The only thing that had genuinely made these three months interesting for him was spending time with Zhu Zhuqing.
"Lev."
Yu Xiaogang looked at him.
"How do you think my training has been?"
Lev stared at him for a moment.
He wasn't surprised by the question.
"Hmmm..."
He rubbed his chin thoughtfully before answering.
"Grandmaster's training program was pretty normal, I guess."
Yu Xiaogang's expression stiffened.
He had already anticipated that answer.
Still, hearing it directly from Lev made him sigh inwardly.
For three months, he had carefully observed Lev and had repeatedly tried to understand his abilities, personality, and potential.
Yet despite everything, Lev had never shown much interest in his teachings.
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath.
"Lev."
His expression became serious.
"This might be shameless of me to ask, but..."
He paused for a moment before continuing.
"Will you allow me to become your master?"
Lev raised an eyebrow.
Yu Xiaogang continued sincerely.
"I may not possess the strength of some of the powerful Spirit Masters on the continent, but I am confident that my knowledge and understanding of spirits can still be of great assistance to you."
"I believe that if you allow me to guide you, I can help you avoid many unnecessary mistakes on your path to becoming stronger."
He had finally said what he had wanted to say for a long time.
Despite knowing that Lev might reject him, Yu Xiaogang still held a faint hope that the boy would reconsider.
Lev, however, had already expected this.
He almost laughed inwardly.
There was no way he could accept Yu Xiaogang as his master.
Not because he looked down on him.
Rather, Lev simply couldn't see any benefit in establishing such a relationship.
"I'm sorry, Grandmaster."
Lev shook his head.
"But I can't see my future in following you as my master."
Yu Xiaogang's expression stiffened.
Although he had already prepared himself for rejection, hearing those words still made him feel somewhat disappointed.
A faint trace of irritation flashed through his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.
There was nothing he could do.
He couldn't force someone to become his disciple.
Yu Xiaogang was about to say something when footsteps suddenly came from outside.
Tang San and the others had already returned, each carrying the belongings they had prepared for the journey.
Yu Xiaogang looked toward them before sighing.
"Looks like everyone is ready."
He turned toward the others.
"Then let's set off."
With that, Yu Xiaogang led the group out of the academy.
Flender and Zhao Wuji accompanied them as they headed toward Suotuo City, while the remaining three teachers stayed behind to take care of Shrek Academy.
The second stage of their training had officially begun.
*****
Suotuo City,
After arriving in Suotuo City, the group immediately found an inn where they could stay.
Once everyone had settled down, Yu Xiaogang called them to Tang San's room for a meeting. There were still some important matters he needed to explain before they began their new training.
After everyone had gathered, Yu Xiaogang looked at the group and said, "From today onward, the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena will be your primary training ground."
"You may choose which type of battle you wish to participate in. However, there is one condition."
Yu Xiaogang's gaze swept across the group.
"All of you must wear masks and use aliases during your matches."
"The purpose is to conceal your true identities and ages. I don't want your opponents to know that you are students from Shrek Academy, nor do I want them to know your actual ages."
Tang San and the others nodded in understanding.
Yu Xiaogang then proceeded to explain the rules of the Great Spirit Arena, including the different types of battles and how their Spirit Fighter rankings would progress.
The meeting lasted for nearly half an hour before everything was finally settled.
With nothing else to do during the day, the group decided to remain at the inn and cultivate their spirit power while waiting for nightfall.
For Lev, however, the anticipation wasn't because of the battles themselves.
It was because of the skills he could potentially learn.
**********
—Night—
As they had planned, everyone eventually headed toward the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena to participate in their respective battles.
The enormous arena was already bustling with activity.
Countless Spirit Masters entered and exited the building, while the spectators inside continuously cheered for their favorite fighters.
After registering under their respective aliases and putting on their masks, the Shrek students began participating in their chosen battles.
The most surprising development, however, was the pairing of Lev and Tang San.
The moment the two entered the arena together, their opponents quickly discovered that they had made a terrible mistake by underestimating them.
Lev's overwhelming strength combined with Tang San's precise control made their cooperation extremely difficult to counter.
Their opponents were simply no match for them.
Meanwhile, Dai Mubai and the others also achieved excellent results in their respective battles.
But among everyone, Lev was undoubtedly the happiest.
Every time he fought another Spirit Master, his system continued to produce notifications inside his mind.
[..... has been learned.]
[..... has been learned.]
[..... has been learned.]
[..... has been learned.]
[..... has been learned.]
[..... has been learned.]
The continuous notifications were music to Lev's ears.
Every opponent he encountered potentially represented another ability that he could add to his ever-growing collection.
'This place really is a treasure trove.'
Lev couldn't help but smile beneath his mask.
With his ability to copy and learn the skills of others, the Great Spirit Arena was practically a training ground created specifically for him.
As the night progressed, the Seven Shrek Devils gradually began attracting more and more attention.
Their victories came one after another.
Whenever their names were announced as the winners, cheers erupted from the audience.
"Seven Shrek Devils!"
"Seven Shrek Devils!"
"Another victory!"
The spectators became increasingly excited whenever one of their matches was announced.
It wasn't the first time they had witnessed talented young Spirit Masters dominate their opponents.
However, the performance of the Seven Shrek Devils was particularly entertaining.
Their coordination, individual strength, and mysterious identities made every battle more exciting than the last.
Before long, the name Seven Shrek Devils had already begun spreading throughout the Suotuo Great Spirit Arena.
*****
Contestant's lobby,
Later that night, Yu Xiaogang called the group together once again.
"There is one more thing you need to do," he said. "You have been participating in individual and duo battles, but that isn't enough. You also need to participate in team battles to improve your coordination and teamwork."
After receiving their instructions, the group headed toward the team battle arena.
Upon arriving, they immediately noticed that the contestants' lobby was considerably larger than the previous one.
The spacious room was bustling with activity, with at least thirty Spirit Masters gathered inside. Some were discussing their upcoming matches, while others were openly displaying their confidence and arrogance.
In a place where Spirit Masters gathered to compete, conflicts were naturally common.
It wasn't long before trouble found them.
A man standing more than two meters tall suddenly walked toward their group.
His body was extremely sturdy, with muscles that bulged beneath his clothes. His eyes wandered across the group before eventually settling on Zhu Zhuqing.
The lust in his eyes was unmistakable.
"Hey, little miss."
The large man grinned lecherously.
"With a figure like yours, why are you covering your face? Let big brother have a look."
Zhu Zhuqing's expression immediately turned cold.
"Get lost."
The man was stunned for a moment before his expression darkened.
"Is it because your face is too shameful to show?"
He sneered.
"Little girl, don't you know who I am? You actually dare to talk to me like that?"
As he spoke, he raised his enormous hand.
Seeing that things weren't going the way he wanted, he had apparently decided to resort to force.
"Old man."
A cold voice suddenly interrupted him.
"You'd better stop now."
The man froze.
He slowly turned his head toward the source of the voice.
Lev was staring directly at him.
His expression was calm, but his eyes were frighteningly cold.
This wasn't the first time Lev had seen Zhu Zhuqing being harassed.
During the three months they had been living together, all kinds of men had attempted to approach her.
Zhu Zhuqing's beauty and temperament naturally attracted attention wherever she went, and there were always people who thought they could take advantage of her.
Usually, Zhu Zhuqing dealt with them herself.
This time, however, Lev had no intention of watching quietly.
The large man opened his mouth, seemingly intending to curse at Lev.
But the moment their eyes met, his entire body stiffened.
He felt as though he had suddenly fallen into an abyss.
The gaze of the young man before him wasn't something that belonged to an ordinary teenager.
It was cold.
Indifferent.
And most frighteningly, it carried an unmistakable killing intent.
The man's instincts screamed at him that if he continued, something terrible would happen.
His raised hand slowly lowered.
He took an involuntary step backward.
Then another.
"Forget it..."
His voice trembled slightly.
Without saying another word, the large man turned around and hurriedly left the lobby.
He didn't even dare to look back.
The sudden change left the surrounding Spirit Masters stunned.
They had expected a confrontation.
Instead, the intimidating man had retreated without even throwing a punch.
Some of the contestants exchanged confused glances while quietly discussing what they had just witnessed.
Lev, however, didn't pay them any attention.
He simply turned toward Zhu Zhuqing.
"Are you alright?"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded calmly.
"Mmm."
Lev then returned his gaze toward the arena as though nothing had happened.
The surrounding contestants, meanwhile, silently moved their attention away from the group.
After witnessing what had just happened, none of them wanted to become the next person to provoke the masked youth.
**********
---Thirty minutes later---
After waiting for half an hour, the announcer's energetic voice finally resounded throughout the arena.
"The fourth bout of the night! Team Battle! The two sides preparing to fight are the Mad Battle Team and the Shrek Seven Devils!"
As soon as the announcement was made, the members of both teams entered the arena and quickly assumed their respective formations.
However, the moment the captain of the Mad Battle Team caught sight of their opponents, his expression changed drastically.
His eyes widened, and his body stiffened.
It was him.
The young man from the contestants' lobby.
The same person whose gaze had caused an instinctive fear to emerge from the depths of his soul.
The captain's face instantly became pale as he looked at Lev, who was standing on the opposite side of the arena with a faint smile.
'Why is he here?!'
His heart began pounding violently.
He couldn't understand why he was feeling such overwhelming fear toward someone who appeared to be nothing more than a young Spirit Master. Yet, the moment he saw Lev's eyes, his instincts screamed at him to run.
One of his teammates immediately noticed his strange behavior.
A flirtatious-looking woman standing near the center of their formation frowned and asked, "Is there a problem?"
"N-Nothing," the captain hurriedly replied.
He clenched his fists and forced himself to calm down.
'How could I possibly be afraid of a brat?'
He had fought countless Spirit Masters inside the Great Spirit Arena. He had experienced life-and-death battles and had never retreated simply because of someone's appearance.
There was no way he would allow himself to be intimidated by a teenager.
Meanwhile, Lev had already noticed him.
His faint smile gradually widened.
"Take care of the rest."
Lev's voice was calm as he looked at Tang San and the others.
"Leave that man to me."
His gaze then landed directly on the captain of the Mad Battle Team.
A dangerous glint flashed through his eyes.
'Since you dared to harass Zhuqing, I'll let you understand exactly what happens when you provoke someone you shouldn't.'
Lev had already seen countless people approach Zhu Zhuqing over the past three months.
Her cold temperament, beautiful appearance, and alluring figure naturally attracted plenty of attention wherever she went. Most of the time, Lev simply ignored those people as long as they knew when to stop.
But this man had crossed the line.
Tang San and the others exchanged glances after hearing Lev's words.
They were already familiar with his attitude toward Zhu Zhuqing.
Three months of living and training together had been more than enough for them to realize that the relationship between the two had developed far beyond ordinary friendship.
Therefore, they couldn't help but feel a little sympathy for the captain of the Mad Battle Team.
'He's really unlucky.'
Even Dai Mubai remained silent.
Although his expression was ugly whenever he saw Lev and Zhu Zhuqing together, he had long since realized that provoking Lev directly was nothing short of courting death.
The announcer raised his voice once again.
"Are both teams ready?!"
The captains of both teams simultaneously signaled that they were prepared.
"Excellent!"
The announcer raised his arm.
"Then let the countdown begin!"
"Five!"
"Four!"
"Three!"
"Two!"
"One!"
"Team Spirit Battle—Begin!"
The instant the final word left his mouth—
Whoosh!
Lev disappeared.
His figure vanished so quickly that none of the opposing Spirit Masters could properly react.
He had already activated one of the spirit abilities he had acquired throughout his training.
With the speed of sound, Lev crossed the distance between the two teams in an instant.
The captain's pupils contracted.
'What?!'
Before he could even release his spirit, a familiar figure had already appeared directly in front of him.
Lev smiled.
"What a coincidence."
His right hand immediately reached forward and grabbed the man's head.
The captain's face twisted in shock.
"Wait—!"
BANG!!!
Lev slammed his head directly into the arena floor.
A tremendous impact echoed throughout the entire battle stage.
Cracks spread outward from the point of impact like a spiderweb, while dust and fragments of stone erupted into the air.
For a brief moment, the entire arena fell silent.
Nobody had expected the battle to begin like this.
The audience stared in disbelief.
Even the Spirit Masters waiting in the contestants' lobby were stunned.
The captain of the Mad Battle Team had been completely overwhelmed before he could even summon his spirit.
However, Lev had deliberately controlled his strength.
The attack was powerful enough to humiliate and injure the man, but not enough to kill him.
This was only the beginning.
Lev slowly released his grip and allowed the man to roll across the cracked arena floor.
The captain coughed violently as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
He struggled to raise his head.
And the first thing he saw was Lev standing above him.
That same faint smile was still on his face.
At that moment, the captain finally understood.
The fear he had felt earlier wasn't an illusion.
It was his instincts warning him.
He had provoked someone who was far beyond his ability to handle.
Meanwhile, the audience finally recovered from their shock.
"WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!"
"That speed!"
"He didn't even release his spirit!"
"Who is that masked Spirit Master?!"
The entire arena erupted into an uproar.
On the opposite side, Tang San and the others immediately moved according to their plan.
While Lev dealt with the captain, they would handle the remaining members of the Mad Battle Team.
Lev slowly cracked his neck and looked down at the man.
"You wanted to look at Zhuqing earlier, didn't you?"
The captain's expression changed.
Lev's smile became even colder.
"Look at me instead."
His figure disappeared once again.
The next instant—
BANG!
Another violent impact resounded throughout the arena.
*****
Waiting room,
"What?! Did you see his movement, Flender?!"
Yu Xiaogang suddenly stood up, his eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the arena below.
He had been watching the battle from the very beginning without blinking, yet even he couldn't properly follow Lev's movement.
That speed was simply beyond his understanding.
"N-No. He was too fast. My eyes couldn't follow him at all," Flender replied with a solemn expression.
Zhao Wuji's expression was equally serious.
"Neither could I."
The three of them exchanged glances.
Although none of them considered themselves invincible, their strength was still enough to stand above the majority of Spirit Masters on the continent. Yet, despite that, none of them had been able to clearly perceive Lev's movement.
Yu Xiaogang clenched his fists.
'Just how strong is this boy?'
The more he learned about Lev, the more mysterious he became.
*****
In the arena,
The entire arena had fallen into complete chaos.
Both teams were still in the process of preparing themselves when Lev had already crossed the entire distance between them and overwhelmed their captain in the blink of an eye.
Nobody had even seen how he had done it.
Before anyone could react, Lev calmly looked down at the man lying on the ground.
"Nature's Heal."
A gentle green light immediately enveloped the captain's body.
The wounds on his face and body rapidly recovered, and the bleeding stopped almost instantly.
The audience gasped.
"What kind of healing ability is that?!"
"He healed him?!"
"Why would he heal his opponent?!"
The captain himself was equally confused.
He struggled to lift his head and looked at Lev with fear.
'Why did he heal me?'
Then he saw Lev's smile.
A chill immediately ran down his spine.
He suddenly realized that the healing wasn't mercy.
It was simply so that Lev could continue.
Lev reached down and grabbed the man's arm.
Before the captain could react—
Whoosh!
Lev hurled him across the arena.
The man's body flew through the air.
But before his feet could touch the ground, Lev had already disappeared.
Bang!
Lev appeared behind him and kicked him violently.
The captain's body was sent crashing toward the ground once again, his head striking the arena floor with tremendous force.
BOOM!
Cracks spread across the floor.
The entire arena became dead silent.
Even the audience didn't dare cheer.
Someone swallowed nervously.
"Too... cruel."
The remaining members of the Mad Battle Team stared in horror.
They watched helplessly as their captain was tossed around like a toy.
None of them dared to interfere.
It wasn't simply because Lev was strong.
It was the expression on his face.
He was smiling.
That smile made them feel as though they were looking at a predator playing with its prey.
Tang San and the others were equally silent.
For the past three months, they had spent almost every day training alongside Lev. They had become accustomed to his calm personality and had gradually forgotten just how frightening he could become when he actually decided to be ruthless.
Seeing the scene before them brought those memories rushing back.
Ma Hongjun shuddered.
'Thank God we're not his enemies.'
Oscar silently nodded in agreement.
Even Ning Rongrong's expression became complicated.
Zhu Zhuqing, however, remained completely calm.
She knew exactly why Lev was doing this.
It was because that man had crossed the line with her.
Lev continued for several more exchanges.
Every time the man was close to losing consciousness, Lev would heal him before continuing.
He deliberately controlled his strength, making sure the man remained alive and conscious enough to understand what was happening.
Eventually, however, the man's body could no longer endure it.
Lev finally stopped.
The captain collapsed onto the ground, completely unconscious.
His clothes were torn, his body was covered in injuries, and several bones had clearly been broken.
Lev casually looked toward the remaining members of the Mad Battle Team.
"This is something he deserved after crossing the line back then."
His voice wasn't loud, but every word clearly reached their ears.
The remaining members immediately stepped backward.
Their faces were pale.
The flirtatious woman who had previously spoken to their captain hurriedly raised both hands.
"W-We surrender!"
She didn't hesitate for even a second.
She had no intention of allowing herself to become Lev's next target.
The others immediately followed.
"We surrender!"
"We admit defeat!"
The announcer was still somewhat stunned by the development, but he quickly recovered and announced the result.
"Mad Battle Team has surrendered! The victor is... Shrek Seven Devils!"
The audience erupted into cheers.
Lev didn't pay much attention to them.
He simply turned around and walked back toward his teammates.
As he approached, he gave an awkward smile.
"Looks like their fighting spirit only amounts to that."
Nobody answered immediately.
They were still processing what they had just witnessed.
Lev then briefly glanced toward Zhu Zhuqing.
She understood his meaning and followed him toward the exit.
Only then did Tang San and the others recover from their daze and quickly follow behind them.
As they walked away, Oscar quietly glanced at Ma Hongjun.
"From now on..."
Ma Hongjun looked at him.
"We should make sure we're never on the opposite side of Lev."
Oscar nodded solemnly.
"Agreed."
Neither of them wanted to imagine what would happen if they became Lev's enemies.
Meanwhile, Tang San and Dai Mubai were thinking about something completely different.
Their hatred toward Lev had never completely disappeared.
But after spending three months becoming stronger and witnessing Lev's performance tonight, hesitation once again began creeping into their minds.
Tang San clenched his fists.
'He's still hiding his true strength.'
Dai Mubai's expression was equally grim.
The difference between what they had thought Lev's strength was and what he had just displayed was simply too great.
Neither of them knew where his actual limit was.
For the first time, both began seriously questioning whether they could truly defeat him.
And yet, despite that hesitation, neither was willing to completely abandon their hatred.
They could only continue becoming stronger.
Much stronger.
Until one day, they could finally stand before Lev without fear.
After Lev and the others left, the members of the opposing team finally released the breath they had been holding.
The flirtatious woman immediately collapsed onto the ground, her legs trembling from fear.
"Quickly! Check the captain!"
The others hurried toward their leader and examined his condition. After confirming that he was still alive, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"He's alive..."
"Thank goodness."
They carefully helped their unconscious captain up before immediately leaving through another exit.
Meanwhile, back inside the arena, a single clap suddenly echoed through the silence.
Clap.
The sound seemed to awaken the audience.
Another clap followed.
Clap. Clap.
Soon, the entire arena erupted.
Thunderous applause, cheers, and excited shouts filled the surroundings as the audience finally released all the excitement they had been holding back.
"SEVEN SHREK DEVILS!"
"SEVEN SHREK DEVILS!"
"SEVEN SHREK DEVILS!"
The name echoed throughout the Great Spirit Arena.
Everyone was excited by what they had witnessed.
Although the battle had been completely one-sided, it was precisely because of that overwhelming display of strength that the audience found it so astonishing.
*****
Outside the arena,
When Lev and the others walked off the platform, the first people to greet them were Flender and Zhao Wuji.
However, unlike the excited expressions one might expect, both of them wore somewhat complicated looks.
Yu Xiaogang, on the other hand, had a smile on his face.
"I honestly don't know what to say after seeing you win without putting in any effort, but congratulations on your first team battle."
He then sighed and continued, "However, next time, try to show a little more teamwork."
His gaze shifted toward Lev.
Because of Lev's overwhelming strength, the opposing team had surrendered almost immediately, leaving the others with barely any opportunity to demonstrate the teamwork Yu Xiaogang wanted to observe.
"Grandmaster, I think that's enough for today. We can continue tomorrow."
Lev wasn't particularly interested in their reactions.
He had already gained everything he wanted from tonight's battles.
More importantly, he was tired and wanted to return to the hotel.
Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly upon hearing him.
He assumed that Lev might have exhausted a considerable amount of spirit power after using that unbelievable speed earlier.
After thinking about it, he nodded.
"Then you can all withdraw. I'll call everyone to Tang San's room tomorrow morning."
He paused before announcing,
"Dismissed."
Upon hearing this, Lev immediately turned around.
"Let's go, Zhuqing."
"Mmm."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded and followed him.
The two then walked away together.
There was still someone waiting for them back at the Rose Hotel.
After Lev and Zhu Zhuqing left, Yu Xiaogang turned toward Tang San and the others.
"Now, tell me what actually happened that caused Lev to act like that."
Tang San and the others exchanged glances.
After a brief hesitation, they finally explained what had happened inside the contestants' lobby earlier.
When Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Zhao Wuji learned that the reason behind Lev's brutality was simply because the opposing team's captain had harassed Zhu Zhuqing, all three were left speechless.
"That's..."
Flender didn't know whether to laugh or sigh.
Zhao Wuji also had a complicated expression.
Yu Xiaogang rubbed his forehead.
"Forget it. You can all go back and rest."
Tang San and the others nodded before leaving.
They were exhausted after participating in multiple battles throughout the night.
Once they were gone, the three teachers remained behind.
Yu Xiaogang's expression gradually became serious.
"From what Lev demonstrated tonight, we can confirm that he is still hiding a considerable portion of his strength from us."
He paused.
"First, there's that peculiar ability that allows him to use other people's Spirit Abilities."
"Then there's that abnormal speed."
Yu Xiaogang looked toward Flender.
"Even a Spirit Saint like you couldn't follow his movement."
Flender sighed.
"That's what makes him so difficult to understand."
Yu Xiaogang gave a bitter smile.
"Three months."
"We've been observing him for three months, yet we still don't know anything about him."
Flender nodded.
"We don't even know how he obtained his Spirit Rings."
His gaze became particularly complicated.
"And why are all of his Spirit Rings white?"
Zhao Wuji remained silent.
He still remembered the feeling of seeing Lev use his own seventh Spirit Ability.
Even now, he couldn't understand how such a thing was possible.
Yu Xiaogang and Flender exchanged glances.
They had already asked Lev about his background several times.
Yet, the answer had always been the same.
Nothing.
Lev had never revealed which clan he came from, who his parents were, or where he had learned his peculiar abilities.
His identity remained a complete mystery.
"Which clan does he really come from?"
Yu Xiaogang murmured.
It was the same question that had occupied their minds for the past three months.
Unfortunately, they still had no answer.
After a while, the three could only shake their heads.
"Let's leave it for tomorrow."
They then departed the arena and returned to their accommodations to rest.
And so, the night gradually passed.
While Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others struggled to fall asleep because of everything that had happened that night, there were some people who were sleeping far more peacefully.
At the Rose Hotel, Lev and Zhu Zhuqing rested together with Tsunade, finally enjoying a peaceful night after the excitement of the Great Spirit Arena.