"Congratulations, you talented young Soul Masters." Mel stepped forward to congratulate everyone, then announced, "Now, please welcome His Holiness the Pope to present the final prizes for this competition."
The seven, led by Qian Renyue, quickly stood together, facing Pope Bibi Dong, awaiting the most authoritative Pope to announce their victory and award them their prizes.
It seemed that apart from the impotently furious Yu Xiaogang, no one cared about Shrek Academy. Because the Spirit Hall had displayed formidable strength, even those unaware of Qian Renyue's Soul Power level, seeing the Spirit Hall's power and Qian Renyue's performance, knew she possessed the talent of twin martial souls and was at least a Soul King level.
Bibi Dong stood up and slowly stepped forward. Ning Fengzhi, Qian Renxue, and the others sitting below also stood up, standing on either side of Bibi Dong. Bibi Dong's gaze towards the seven people below the stage was filled with tenderness and pride. "Congratulations, young genius Soul Masters. You are the future of our Spirit Hall, and the hope of the Soul Master world. I hope you will remain humble and continue to strive forward. I believe that in the future, there will definitely be a place for you in the Elder Hall."
Looking at the seven proud and excited people below the stage, Bibi Dong continued, "Now I announce that the final champion of the All-Continent Advanced Academy Soul Master Elite Competition is Spirit Hall Academy. Now, please have the representative of Spirit Hall Academy come forward to receive your reward."
"Nana, come with me." Qian Renyue looked at Hu Liena.
Hu Liena pointed to herself in disbelief: "Me?"
"Otherwise? You are the vice captain of our team. You are responsible for most of the team's affairs. It's just receiving an award together." Qian Renyue raised an eyebrow and asked.
"Yes! Your Highness." Hu Liena put away her casual smile and pretended to be serious as she walked forward with Qian Renyue.
Bibi Dong's scepter trembled, and five gem-like soul bones, each emitting a different colored light, appeared before everyone.
"Good children, you did very well. Take them back and distribute them properly. I look forward to the surprises you'll bring me next time." Bibi Dong gave the soul bones to Qian Renyue, adding encouragement and motivation at the end.
Qian Renyue stored the soul bones in her soul tool, planning to distribute them to her friends later.
Qian Renyue looked at Hu Liena, signaling her to proceed. Hu Liena understood and walked towards Xiao Wu. Qian Renyue stepped forward and whispered in Bibi Dong's ear, "Mother, Xiao Wu is a 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit. The Demoness has bewitched her. Our condition is that she sacrifices herself for you, and we'll let Tang San go. Anyway, with the Sea God's protection, we can't really kill Tang San."
Hearing about the 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit, Bibi Dong's eyes lit up; her second spirit currently required a 100,000-year soul ring. As for the soul bone, it could be left to their precious daughter.
Just as Xiao Wu was about to sacrifice herself for Bibi Dong, a blue light suddenly shone on her, interrupting her sacrifice. It also interrupted Hu Liena's charm skill and sixth soul skill. Hu Liena suffered a backlash and staggered back several steps.
"Nana!" Yan, seeing Hu Liena injured, immediately rushed forward to catch her.
Qian Renyue also reacted instantly, releasing her martial soul to heal Hu Liena. Since the competition was over, to better heal Hu Liena, Qian Renyue immediately summoned the Staff of Life.
The moment the Staff of Life appeared, the blue light on Xiao Wu's body flickered and faded considerably. At Shrek Academy, under Jiang Zhu's treatment, Tang San slowly awoke. With the competition over, at the strong request of Yu Xiaogang and others, Dugu Yan also cured the others of their poison. Now, everyone at Shrek Academy had woken up, looking at the commotion on the stage with confusion.
The blue light slowly faded, and Xiao Wu's eyes regained their clarity. She warily eyed Qian Renyue and Hu Liena, then quickly teleported back to Shrek Academy's group.
"Blue light...it's the Sea God again! Shura God, that trash, is he just a good-for-nothing?" Qian Renyue forcibly suppressed her rage. Pointing her finger in Xiao Wu's direction, she commanded, "Elder Ju, Elder Gui! Capture Xiao Wu immediately!"
"Yes, Your Highness." The Acacia Heartbreak Red was still on Xiao Wu, and none of the Title Douluos present had realized her true identity. They were also somewhat confused about Ju and Gui. However, they had to obey the Holy Maiden's orders, especially since the Pope hadn't objected.
Everyone was shocked by Qian Renyue's sudden attack. Tang San blocked Xiao Wu's path, angrily shouting, "Qian Renyue! This is a personal matter between us, it has nothing to do with Xiao Wu! What do you mean by this?"
"Wait a minute," Yu Xiaogang shouted angrily, "Your Holiness the Pope! What right do you have to arrest our Shrek Academy disciple?" He glared at Bibi Dong on the platform.
"Insolence! What are you to dare to be so insolent before the Pope!" Qian Renyue retorted loudly.
Seeing the uninformed crowd whispering amongst themselves, Qian Renyue knew that if this matter wasn't clarified, the Spirit Hall would inevitably gain a reputation for bullying others, which would be detrimental to the future establishment of the empire.
Qian Renyue looked at Bibi Dong, and seeing Bibi Dong nod in agreement, Qian Renyue loudly proclaimed, "Shrek Academy colluded with a 100,000-year-old transformed soul beast to infiltrate Wuhun City. We reasonably suspect that Shrek Academy and this 100,000-year-old soul beast are plotting something to harm the soul masters of the continent. Now, we are about to capture this 100,000-year-old transformed Soft Bone Rabbit."
Just as everyone showed expressions of curiosity and confusion, Bibi Dong spoke up, "If I'm not mistaken, you are the one who escaped the net back then, aren't you?"
Deep resentment suddenly burst forth from Xiao Wu's cold eyes. "Yes, you're right, I am the one who escaped the net back then."
The Pope sneered, "I didn't expect you to deliver yourself to my door."
Dai Mubai couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Wu, what exactly is going on?"
Just then, Tang San suddenly raised his hand and grabbed Dai Mubai's shoulder, "Big brother, don't ask. Xiao Wu, she's not human."
As he spoke, Tang San finally slowly turned around to face Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu's gaze shifted from the Pope to him. When Xiao Wu saw Tang San's eyes, she was stunned for a moment, because she noticed that Tang San's eyes held no surprise, doubt, or astonishment—those emotions that should have appeared—only gentleness.
"Brother, you..."
Tang San sighed softly, "Don't say anything more, I understand. Actually, I knew you weren't human a long time ago."
"You knew all along?" Xiao Wu looked at him incredulously.
Tang San nodded silently, "Remember the Begonia I ate back then? After eating that immortal herb, my Purple Demon Eyes underwent a mutation, gaining the ability to see through all illusions. It was precisely because of this that any illusion-type soul skill was ineffective against me. It was then that I already saw that you weren't human."
"But..." If she had already foreseen the Pope's order to capture her, then Tang San's words at this moment were something she could never have imagined.
Stepping forward, Tang San raised his hands and cupped Xiao Wu's delicate face. "Silly girl, there's no 'but' about it. So what if you're human? So what if you're a soul beast? All I know is that you're my sister. And also, the one I love."
*Boom!* Xiao Wu felt as if something had exploded in her mind, and tears streamed uncontrollably down her face.
"Clap clap clap!" Qian Renyue unconsciously began clapping, her gaze mocking as she watched the two's seemingly earth-shattering love. "Xiao Wu, my word always stands. It's your choice. Elders, why haven't you made your move yet! Anyone who obstructs will be killed without mercy!"
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo acted simultaneously, while Yu Xiaogang, Flander, and Liu Erlong also immediately performed their Martial Soul Fusion Technique, attempting to protect their children.
"A chrysanthemum, a little devil. You dare harm my son? Get out of my way!" A deep voice suddenly rang out, like an explosion in the air.
Qian Renyue stared intently at the sky; the Scepter of Life had already been retrieved. At this moment, Qian Renyue's right hand gripped the Dragon Roar Divine Sword tightly, her hands trembling slightly, her eyes bloodshot.
"Tang Hao, Qian Renyue has been waiting here for a long time!"
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