'Let me see if it's your aura growing stronger that's making me uneasy, or if there's another reason.'
As the annotation for the match appeared on the spectator screens, the entire arena's atmosphere was instantly ignited.
It was clear that everyone already knew this match would be another clash between Shrek Academy and Monster Academy. And this time, their opponent was the strongest from Monster Academy.
In the previous two encounters, Shrek Academy had emerged victorious. Their reputation had skyrocketed. But this time? Could they overcome Long Yue?
From Monster Academy's perspective, if they lost this match, their entire campaign in this year's tournament would be considered a failure. If even their strongest—the Dragon King—could not stop Shrek Academy's advance, then no one else could.
Yue Zhengyu leapt up from the ground. His eyes only opened slightly, but dazzling golden light shimmered within.
His aura was completely restrained. After adjusting his clothes, he strode confidently toward the competition stage.
On the main viewing platform, Emperor Dai Tianling of the Star Luo Empire had come in person.
This alone showed how important the match was.
If Long Yue lost, not only would Monster Academy lose face, but so would the entire Star Luo Empire.
Even more critically, the entire population now knew that the visiting Shrek students were five years younger than their Monster Academy opponents. If Monster Academy lost completely, it would truly be better for them to disband.
Beside Dai Tianling sat an elderly man clad in white robes. Such traditional garb was rarely seen these days. The elder had a weathered but refined face, a slender figure, and long white hair that flowed over his shoulders. Yet his eyes were startlingly clear—eyes that didn't seem to belong to someone so old.
But on this man, such contrast exuded a particular divine charm. Sitting upright, he looked like an ordinary elder at first glance. But no one should forget—he was seated beside the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire. Even so, Dai Tianling did not appear to overshadow him in presence.
This contradictory elder sent shockwaves through the hearts of those who recognized him.
He was none other than the current headmaster of Monster Academy, the empire's legendary Grand Tutor, revered as the number one soul master in all of Star Luo—Domain Douluo Enci.
Enci was a legend in the Star Luo Empire. No one knew where he came from. When he first appeared, he was already over thirty and merely a Soul Elder with three rings. At that age and level, he wouldn't have attracted any attention.
Yet his path was extraordinary. At thirty, he applied to enter Monster Academy. Due to his age, he was naturally rejected.
So Enci sat outside the academy gates and made a declaration: 'Anyone below four rings who can defeat me, I will leave immediately.'
For eighteen days straight, all of Monster Academy's four-ring elite students challenged him. None prevailed.
Eventually, he was admitted under special circumstances and became part of the academy.
What happened after his admission remained largely unknown. But five years later, he reappeared—at thirty-five years old, now a Soul Emperor with six rings.
To rise thirty ranks in five years was simply unheard of in the soul master world.
Five more years passed—he reached nine rings and became a Title Douluo.
Another five—he broke through to Rank 95, a Super Douluo.
By age fifty, Enci had reached the pinnacle of soul master cultivation. As a Rank 98 Super Douluo, he stood one step away from becoming a Limit Douluo.
Only then did he begin crafting his battle armor. He forged, designed, and assembled it all by himself. Another five years later, he achieved three-word battle armor master status.
There were no god-level blacksmiths on the Star Luo continent, so achieving four-word armor was theoretically impossible.
But Enci defied all logic. With ten years of effort, he used his spiritual and soul power to refine and temper his three-word battle armor's soul core and rare metals—ultimately elevating it to four-word level.
Whether he ever reached Rank 99, the Limit Douluo realm, remained unknown. But since achieving Rank 98, he had already been acknowledged as the number one expert in Star Luo.
Rumor had it that the reason he was only at Soul Elder level by age thirty was due to his incredibly rare and difficult martial soul—nearly impossible to cultivate in its early stages. It had taken him over twenty years to reach three rings. But once he broke through, the barriers vanished, and his progress was unstoppable.
'Two decades of patience... and he soared to the peak.'
Dai Tianling had even once been his personal disciple. This spoke volumes about how revered Enci was.
"Teacher, what brings you here today?" Dai Tianling had only learned of Enci's arrival upon reaching the venue. He had tried to yield the seat of honor to his teacher, but Enci refused with a simple "Etiquette must not be abandoned."
Enci smiled faintly. "I've long wanted to visit the Douluo Continent and pay my respects to Shrek Academy. But I never had the courage. Today seems like the right time. I watched Long Yue grow up, and now I want to see the quality of Shrek's students."
Dai Tianling chuckled. "So even you can't resist curiosity. Then, who do you think will win?"
Enci sighed softly. "I'm over a hundred now. My peak has already passed. But I must go to the Douluo Continent. No matter what happens in this tournament, I'll go visit Shrek Academy afterward. Every headmaster of Monster Academy has dreamed of doing so. But how many dared? If I don't go now, I fear I'll lose the courage forever."
Dai Tianling was shocked. "With your cultivation, how could you still have doubts..."
Enci gently shook his head. "The further one walks the path of a soul master, the deeper the reverence. We can never truly see the limits. I hope that there, I'll find a new goal. I'll go to Shrek with a heart ready to learn."
Dai Tianling took a deep breath.
(End of Chapter)
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