When the members of the Frenzy Team wanted to admit defeat, Ye Yu punched one of them in the face, making it impossible for them to speak. Tang San and the others cooperated seamlessly, not giving them a chance to concede.
After Ye Yu and the others had satisfied their urge to beat up the Frenzy Team, they kicked each member off the Fighting Soul Platform one by one.
The seven members of the Frenzy Team were beaten black and blue, with blood at the corners of their mouths, their faces pale with pain.
Originally, they thought this scene would be faced by the Shrek Seven Monsters, but it turned out to be them instead.
The host announced, "What an unbelievable match, the Shrek Seven Monsters are the winners!"
Although everyone in the audience lost money, there were no complaints. They believed that in the future, the Shrek Seven Monsters would become the darlings of the Soto Fighting Soul Arena, and many people would increasingly value this team.
"I really misjudged them this time. The Shrek Seven Monsters truly live up to their name. Each of the seven is a monster, especially that support-type youth, he's a demon."
"From now on, I will always watch their matches and bet on them to win."
"Although they're impressive, I don't think they're the most formidable team."
"True, but until they meet that team, I will continue to bet on them to win."
...
After stepping off the platform, Ye Yu asked the severely injured Kuang Xi, "The match is over. Would you like to fight me one-on-one somewhere private?"
Kuang Xi's face twisted with fear, "N… no."
Earlier, he confidently thought he would go. He considered Ye Yu foolish for offering himself up for a beating, but now he was too scared. He knew if he went, it would be him getting beaten.
Seeing Kuang Xi so badly injured and humiliated, Dai Mubai and the others felt quite satisfied.
"Hmph, before you didn't even consider us, acting so arrogant. Now you're scared," Dai Mubai mocked.
"Yeah, if you don't dare to fight one-on-one, just go home and find a block of tofu to hit your head against."
"Crazy Crusher, goodbye."
...
As Ye Yu and the others left, facing continuous taunts, Kuang Xi was angry but dared not speak.
Ye Yu and the others went to collect their winnings, having earned a large sum once again. Flande was all smiles, having made five thousand Gold Soul Coins, enough to cover the academy's expenses for six months.
Oscar happily announced, "Dean, I've had a breakthrough, I've reached level thirty."
Flande and Tang San were both surprised. Oscar, at fourteen, reaching level thirty and being of the food-type, was extremely rare.
Flande's eyes sparkled, praising, "Good, good, Oscar, you didn't disappoint me. You're the third in the academy to reach level thirty. Mubai was first, Xiao Yu… no that's wrong."
Realizing his mistake about Ye Yu's age when reaching level thirty, Flande corrected, "It should be Xiao Yu first to reach level thirty, Mubai second, you third."
Dai Mubai wasn't surprised, as Ye Yu was innate full soul power at level thirty. After obtaining two soul rings, he would directly reach level thirty.
No need to ask; it was known that Ye Yu was level thirty at six years old.
Originally, Oscar sought a moment of pride, feeling accomplished, but knowing Ye Yu was level thirty at six made him feel far less smug.
Flande arranged excitedly, "Today's gaming session ends here; everyone go rest. Gather early tomorrow morning to head to the Xingdou Great Forest to help Oscar acquire his third soul ring. And for Xiao Yu, having been at level forty for a while, it's time to acquire the fourth soul ring and become a Soul Sect."
Ye Yu nodded, confident of gaining the fourth soul ring, expecting at least a three-level jump.
In advanced levels, each upgrade becomes increasingly difficult, with level skipping nearly impossible in later stages. The record for a Soul Venerable jumping straight to Soul Sect is skipping one level, directly to forty-two.
Tang San curiously asked, "Dean, earlier I heard people in the audience say something about another very strong team?"
Having defeated the powerful Frenzy Team with ease, hearing such comments indicated that team was indeed formidable.
Flande nodded, "Yes, facing that team will indeed be very pressuring. They are the Huang Dou Team."
"Huang Dou…"
Mention of the Huang Dou Team caused Ye Yu's eyes to turn cold in an instant, all because of one person.
Ye Yu said, "Dean, for the trip to the Xingdou Great Forest tomorrow, I will temporarily not acquire a soul ring. Once I acquire a soul ring and become a Soul Sect, we'll face Soul Sect-level teams. Even with me supporting, it would still be difficult to defeat a level forty-five plus Soul Sect team. So, I'd prefer to delay acquiring a soul ring until after we've faced the Huang Dou Team."
Ye Yu's decision seemed logical to Flande, as accumulation before acquiring a soul ring increased the chance of level skipping.
Flande nodded, "Alright, before encountering the Huang Dou Team, Xiao Yu will delay obtaining the fourth soul ring."
Ye Yu's intent was personal.
While reaching Soul Sect could allow Rongrong to join the team in participating in Soul Venerable-level battles, Ye Yu insisted on facing Huang Dou personally. This was due to the presence of Ye Lingling, the bearer of the Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Soul, within the Huang Dou Team!
The death of Ye Yu's mother was definitely connected to the Nine-Hearted Begonia Sect. Even if unrelated to the younger Ye Lingling, hearing "Huang Dou" made Ye Yu instinctively hostile.
Ye Yu and the others left the Soto Fighting Soul Arena, not heading directly back to the academy.
Ye Yu treated everyone to a feast at a famous restaurant near the Soto Fighting Soul Arena.
Having earned the most money, Ye Yu was already a local tycoon with over ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. The others didn't hold back, ordering anything they fancied.
Oscar happily remarked, "Since Boss Yu came, we've been having lavish meals every day, it's wonderful."
Xiao Wu laughed, "Following Brother Yu these years, Third Brother and I live in luxury."
Ma Hongjun, with a chicken in one hand and a duck in the other, devoured greedily, oily mouth expressing both admiration and gratitude, "Meeting Boss Yu has been the luckiest thing in my life."
Oscar nodded repeatedly, "Me too."
Flande joked, "Do you ever regret it? After all, you, the genius monsters, are often overshadowed by Xiao Yu."
Tang San and the others thought Flande made a valid point. As geniuses, they rarely felt inferior, but in front of Ye Yu, they never felt like monsters.
Tang San said, "Though we're overshadowed, it's motivating. It drives us to cultivate harder, narrowing the gap with Brother Yu."
Tang San's words resonated, prompting affirmative nods from the others.
Even Ning Rongrong, upon seeing Ye Yu, a support type, be so fierce. While support types usually aided from the back, Ye Yu charged ahead boosting himself…
Despite knowing Ye Yu's unique constitution, it made her realize she too needed to hone her skills.
Flande was pleased, "It's great you think that way. You truly are Shrek's students."
After eating and drinking their fill, Ye Yu and the others returned to the academy.
Once back, everyone went to rest, as they were heading to the extremely dangerous Xingdou Great Forest early the next morning.
Although accompanied by Zhao Wuji, Ye Yu and the others couldn't afford to be careless.
Ye Yu intended to treat the Xingdou Forest expedition seriously as he anticipated what they would encounter.
The King of the Forest, Titan Giant Ape!