Even though he hadn't interacted with Huo Yuhao yet, Ning Tian knew through the diary copy in his mind that Huo Yuhao had already become a Soul King, or even a Soul Emperor. He was only holding back on obtaining his sixth soul ring to appear more normal.
Furthermore, Huo Yuhao had written in the diary recently that after consuming that marrow-cleansing pill, Xiao Hongchen had also become a Soul Emperor-level powerhouse.
Forget about being a substitute; even among the official members of Shrek Academy, there probably weren't many whose soul power was higher than Xiao Hongchen's!
Just from what Ning Tian knew, there were three Ultimate Ice users within the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy. Coupled with the exceptionally talented Wang Dong'er, Di Qiu'er, Xu Tianzhen, Ye Guyi, and Ling Luochen, who had been undergoing special training from Gu Yue and Zhang Lexuan, they could unleash incredible combat power with their Soul Tools!
After experiencing Soul Tools, Ning Tian truly understood how much they could boost a Soul Master.
Soul Tools were clearly the true answer, but the people at Shrek Academy stuck to their traditions. All the martial soul-type Soul Masters looked down on Soul Tools, believing they tarnished the honor of Soul Masters.
Ning Tian was certain that after this Soul Master Tournament, Huo Yuhao and the people from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy would shatter Shrek Academy's illusions, forcing them to face reality! And most importantly, once Huo Yuhao's plan began, Shrek Academy would not only lose its thousand-year glory but would also instantly fall from the pedestal of the continent's number one academy. They would no longer be admired by all, but instead, they would be feared by every family and faction!
After learning that Zhang Lexuan's family was secretly destroyed by Mu En's doing, Ning Tian had already secretly sent this news to his sect. After so much time had passed, he believed that his father and the elders of the sect had already discussed how to treat Shrek Academy.
If nothing unexpected happened, the future Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan would likely only maintain a superficial friendship with Shrek Academy. It would be impossible for them to allow their young master to continue staying at Shrek!
In that case, he might as well participate in a Soul Master competition as a student of Shrek Academy!
While Ning Tian was pondering this, Xuanzi was also chattering on about Shrek's glory, and at the same time, he severely belittled the Soul Engineers of the Sun Moon Empire who had abandoned the glory of Soul Masters. He completely failed to notice that He Caitou's expression was getting darker and darker.
However, He Caitou's displeasure wasn't because Xuanzi was belittling the Sun Moon Empire, but because he was looking down on Soul Engineers with every word he said. He had clearly solved the most competitors in the previous melee, had Xuanzi gone blind?
He Caitou tried his best to maintain a surface of simple smile, but in his heart, he had already started to furiously curse at Xuanzi, this drunk and sloppy old man.
When Xuanzi's mouth was dry, the chicken leg was finished, and the wine in the gourd was completely gone, he no longer had the interest to waste any more words with these little guys, and directly waved his hand listlessly.
"Alright, let's end it here today. Come and gather here early tomorrow, and meet the official team members."
Without waiting for these substitute team members to respond, he staggered away from the Soul Arena.
Before the others could leave, Beibei quickly put forward an idea that had been brewing in his mind. Looking at the six people in front of him, he said with extreme sincerity.
"From now on, we'll be comrades in arms. Aside from Sanshi and Nannan, I'm sure you've all heard of me. Don't misunderstand, I don't mean anything by this, but I'd like to ask, does anyone have any thoughts about joining a sect?"
"Besides being a student at Shrek Academy, I also have another identity: the current Senior Brother of the Tang Sect. If anyone is willing to join the Tang Sect, I can decide to pass on Tang Sect's unique skills to you. That way, during the Soul Master Tournament, you'll have a greater chance of victory against your opponents."
Hearing this, Ning Tian's eyes flickered. She still wore her usual graceful and proper smile, and politely declined with a touch of embarrassment.
"I'm sorry, Senior Brother Beibei. I belong to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, so I can't join the Tang Sect. I'll take my leave now."
Beibei's expression stiffened, but he still managed a strained smile and nodded. Ning Tian didn't hesitate in the slightest, quickly stepping out of the Soul Arena.
Even though she hadn't yet decided how to treat Huo Yuhao, the fated child who was destined to bring about earth-shattering changes to the Douluo Continent, it was still best to keep her distance from the Tang Sect.
Just looking at the image of the Tang Sect's founder, as depicted by Huo Yuhao in his diary, didn't paint a picture of a good person!
Beibei turned his gaze towards Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu. Sensing his attention, Dai Huabin didn't hesitate at all and said.
"I'm not interested in the already-declining Tang Sect. Besides, even the so-called Tang Sect master has fallen to become an Evil Soul Master, so there's no way I'd join."
Since entering Shrek Academy, Dai Huabin, a genius praised by many teachers and students, had been sailing smoothly, and his arrogance had long since swelled to an unbearable degree. Even though he knew Beibei was stronger than him, he didn't take the senior brother seriously at all.
"You!"
Tang Ya was now Beibei's Achilles' heel, especially the matter of the Evil Soul Master, which he wouldn't allow anyone to mention. Now that Dai Huabin had exposed the scar, Beibei's eyes instantly turned red, and the veins on his forehead bulged. He was already considering which fist to use to smash the guy's head.
Realizing that Beibei's emotions were off, Xu Sanshi quickly grabbed his arm, preventing him from doing anything rash, while glaring at Dai Huabin.
"What do you mean, kid?"
Facing this pair of outer court stars, Dai Huabin didn't show any sign of backing down.
"What do you think I mean?"
Beibei took a deep look at Dai Huabin and didn't say anything more. Feeling it was boring, Dai Huabin snorted coldly, as if he had won a great victory, and turned to leave.
Zhu Lu glanced apologetically at Beibei and, after biting her lip, could only follow Dai Huabin as they left.
Beibei felt deflated, no longer wanting to bring them to Tang Sect, to revitalize Tang Sect together, and to show Tang Ya that he hadn't given up on her, as she thought, but had been working hard for her dream all along.
After looking at Xu Sanshi with disgust, Jiang Nannan looked at the dejected Beibei and said coldly, "Beibei, can you tell me now why Xiaoya was suddenly labeled an Evil Soul Master by everyone?"
Beibei lowered his head, not daring to look at Jiang Nannan, because he didn't know how to explain!
Tell Jiang Nannan the truth of the matter? Tell her that the reason Tang Ya was branded an Evil Soul Master was because of his Xuan Ancestor? Because those higher-ups at Shrek Academy wanted to push Tang Ya out to take the blame?
Even now, even Beibei himself didn't know what choice he should make.
Should he hate Shrek Academy, or should he, as Xuan Ancestor said, forget Xiaoya, treat her as an unpleasant memory, and protect Shrek Academy's glory at all costs?
In Beibei's heart, Tang Ya was indeed incredibly important, even more so than himself!
But when compared to Shrek Academy, which had raised him and held a sacred position in his heart, she was still slightly less important.
He truly is worthy of being that scoundrel Xu Sanshi's good brother!
Jiang Nannan didn't voice this thought, but she no longer wished to stay here.
He Caitou didn't know about their grievances and had no interest in learning about them. After shaking his head slightly, he also chose to leave.
Xu Sanshi felt that he and Beibei were kindred spirits. Watching Jiang Nannan leave, he didn't have the courage to chase after her and continue to pester her, instead plopping down on the ground.
Even though they had become Candidate Shrek Seven Devils, why couldn't he be happy?
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