"Uh..."
Just as the referee was about to announce the results, he saw Qian Renxuan casually walking off the stage, clearly unconcerned, and was shocked by this sudden move.
She didn't even care about advancing; she really just came to fight the Shrek Seven Devils.
But at this moment, only the Shrek Seven Devils were on the field, so the referee had no choice but to announce: "Let us, uh..."
Saying "congratulations on the victory" would be embarrassing, so the referee could only say, "Thunder Academy wins."
After speaking, he prepared to leave the Douluo Stage, while the surrounding audience booed. A team winning by kneeling was truly a first in the history of the All-Continent Soul Master Competition.
This was too humiliating, as if it were a handout from others that the Shrek Seven Devils didn't want.
The Shrek Seven Devils' Faces were grim at this moment, with a hideous black wound on their bodies constantly draining their Life force.
Dai Mubai was even kneeling on the ground. Just now, due to the dissipation of his Life force, his cultivation successfully dropped to level forty-nine, and his fifth spirit ring had begun to dissipate. Although it was still there, it could no longer be used.
Because once a spirit ring loses its original stored spirit power, it will dissipate, and his drop in level would be exposed.
The others were much the same, with Yu Tianheng being the most miserable, his cultivation directly dropping two levels, bringing him to the dangerous fifty-level mark.
It probably wouldn't be long before he also fell out of the Spirit King realm, causing the already arrogant Yu Tianheng to feel extremely unbalanced internally.
"It's not over yet! I want to report that this person is an Evil Soul Master!"
Just when everyone thought the matter was over, Dai Mubai stood up, his expression frantic. His cultivation suddenly dropping out of the Spirit King realm caused him to lose all reason.
He pointed at Qian Renxuan, who had just left the arena, and accused her sharply.
Evil Soul Masters, also known as Fallen Spirit Masters, were reviled by everyone on the Douluo Continent. Dai Mubai's sudden accusation that Qian Renxuan was an Evil Soul Master immediately drew the attention of the surrounding audience.
Their gazes, filled with scrutiny, turned towards Qian Renxuan as she left below, their eyes thoughtful. If Qian Renxuan truly was an Evil Soul Master, she would undoubtedly die today.
The audience on the stage also stirred. Qian Xunfeng's eyes narrowed slightly, his expression composed, but his slightly furrowed brow showed that Qian Xunfeng was in a very bad mood right now.
As for Flender, who had been watching for a long time, he was pulled over by Yu Xiaogang.
Along with Liu Erlong and Zhao Wuji, the three blocked Qian Renxuan's retreat. The situation was somewhat deadlocked, and Qian Renxuan's expression was displeased.
"Move aside. Whether I am an Evil Soul Master will be determined by others. The ones currently presiding over the competition are none other than the Sect Masters of the Upper Three Sects, as well as the esteemed Supreme Pontiff. If I were an Evil Soul Master, would they not be able to tell?"
Qian Renxuan said somewhat speechlessly. Just as she was about to leave, she was stopped by Yu Xiaogang.
"You can't leave yet. Until it's thoroughly investigated, you are an Evil Soul Master!"
Yu Xiaogang, without distinguishing right from wrong, ordered Flender and the other two Spirit Saints to apprehend Qian Renxuan.
However, before the three could even make a move, they were instantly pressed to the ground by a surge of spirit power, unable to move.
Yu Xiaogang looked at the sudden change, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes. Just as he was about to raise his head and confront the person, he met Qian Xunfeng's cold gaze.
Just that gaze made Yu Xiaogang's legs go soft, and he stood frozen in place, not daring to mention Qian Renxuan again.
However, Ning Fengzhi in the VIP section suddenly spoke, his tone questioning yet calm: "Supreme Pontiff, this action is inappropriate. It has not yet been confirmed whether that young girl is an Evil Soul Master, so how can she be directly released?"
"If so, can Spirit Hall truly protect the safety of all Spirit Masters?"
After speaking, Ning Fengzhi leisurely sipped his tea. His words inadvertently damaged Spirit Hall's credibility.
However, Qian Xunfeng merely glanced at Ning Fengzhi and said, "School Master Ning, your cultivation is too low, so naturally you cannot see it. If you could become a Super Douluo above ninety-five levels, you would be able to tell at a glance."
As Qian Xunfeng's voice fell, Ning Fengzhi's expression became somewhat grim. Everyone knew that his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's potential was limited.
And here the Supreme Pontiff was, rubbing salt in the wound. Wasn't this subtly implying that Ning Fengzhi's discernment was poor and he couldn't see it?
"Hehe, although that's true, it still needs to be confirmed. After all, it concerns an Evil Soul Master, and we cannot be careless."
Ning Fengzhi forced a smile, but he spoke without showing any weakness.
"Haha, School Master Ning truly cares for the Spirit Master's world. Evil Soul Masters indeed deserve to be killed. However, School Master Ning must be careful. I heard that not long ago, all the Healing Soul Masters in your sect died overnight. It must have been the work of an Evil Soul Master."
Qian Xunfeng said without changing his expression. He saw Ning Fengzhi's hand, which was holding the teacup, tremble slightly after hearing this.
However, Hu Yan Zhen of the Elephant Armored Academy suddenly spoke, "I say, Ning Fengzhi, can you, a mere boy who only broke through to Spirit Douluo because of some Opportunity, truly understand?"
"Evil Soul Masters all have a blood Qi that emanates Life force. That young lady does not have any blood Qi emanating from her."
With that, his tone shifted, and his eyes suddenly looked at Tang San on the arena, saying, "However, I see that this Tang San has some blood Qi on him. He should be apprehended and interrogated thoroughly."
As a loyal subject of Spirit Hall, Hu Yan Zhen naturally knew Qian Renxuan's identity. She was the Supreme Pontiff's daughter! If he protected her well, he would gain a lot of favor with the Supreme Pontiff, and he wouldn't be lacking in benefits then.
"Hu Yan Zhen, don't talk nonsense. How can whether someone is an Evil Soul Master be determined by your baseless claims?"
Ning Fengzhi seemed to have had a secret exposed. A hint of panic unconsciously flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly suppressed.
Looking at Hu Yan Zhen, his expression was also displeased. He was just a dog of Spirit Hall. If not for Spirit Hall's help, would the Elephant Armored Academy be worthy of being one of the Upper Three Sects with them?
As for Hu Yan Zhen, seeing that Ning Fengzhi had nothing more to say, he clung to the topic.
"Ning Fengzhi, you said we shouldn't believe one-sided claims from others, so why did you believe that boy the moment he spoke? Are you perhaps deliberately targeting someone?"
After being retorted three times in a row, Ning Fengzhi's Face was somewhat lost. He turned to look at Sword Douluo Chen Xin beside him, but found that Chen Xin was leisurely drinking tea, oblivious to what was happening around him.
This made Ning Fengzhi's expression even uglier. He turned to look at his ally, Yu Yuanzhen, only to find that Yu Yuanzhen was also the same, seemingly not daring to speak.
He prayed internally that Ning Fengzhi wouldn't involve him, as the strength of Qian Xunfeng, the Supreme Pontiff, was not to be trifled with.
Seeing this, Qian Xunfeng also stepped in as a mediator, saying, "School Master Ning's cultivation is still shallow, so it's normal not to know. School Master Hu Yan is also eager to protect his Disciple."
"Let's drop this matter for now. If there truly is an Evil Soul Master, our Spirit Hall will certainly not let it go."
Hu Yan Zhen, seeing Qian Xunfeng speak, also glanced at Ning Fengzhi and said in a sarcastic tone, "Yes, some people are short-sighted and self-righteous."
Listening to Hu Yan Zhen's mocking words, Ning Fengzhi's veins bulged on his forehead, but seeing that Sword Douluo had no intention of acting, he could only sulk in silence.
He even felt some resentment towards Sword Douluo in his heart.
But you already lost his beloved granddaughter, and you've been increasingly cold towards him over the years. He's only staying out of past friendship; otherwise, he would have quit long ago.