Chapter 72 Departure for Star Luo City.
Elder Xuan instantly appeared on the Soul Arena, his earthen-yellow hand lashing out, shattering the White Tiger Meteor Shower that was flying towards Huo Yuhao and the others.
Discarding the chicken bone in his hand, Elder Xuan said calmly, "Let's end today's friendly match here."
He then looked at Wu Xuan, whose face had turned pale. His original intention in holding this Soul Battle was simply to let Wu Xuan, Huo Yuhao, and the others gain the recognition of the regular team members. However, Wu Xuan's performance far exceeded his expectations.
Nearly ten minutes later, many students whose soul power was exhausted walked onto the Soul Battle stage one after another.
The two teams stood in two rows.
At this time, Ma Xiaotao had recovered some soul power and was able to stand up. Her body trembled slightly as she glared fiercely at Wu Xuan.
Wu Xuan smiled at her; he didn't want to shout out the punishment, so he could only wrong his teammates who weren't on his team.
Huo Yuhao looked at Wu Xuan with a somewhat depressed expression. Was it really that difficult for him to beat him?
Elder Xuan looked at Ma Xiaotao and the others with a smile and said, "Don't think that becoming a regular member guarantees victory. Real combat is the best way to test everything, as you all experienced just now. Everyone in this reserve team is just as talented as you. Especially Wu Xuan and Huo Yuhao; both of them possess martial souls with extreme attributes, their future is limitless."
Elder Xuan then looked at the reserve team and said, "Wu Xuan, from now on, I officially appoint you as the captain of the reserve team, and Huo Yuhao, you will be the main control soul master."
"Yes, Elder Xuan," Wu Xuan and Huo Yuhao replied respectfully.
These two matches had solidified Elder Xuan's confidence. He had secretly decided that Wu Xuan's position as captain in the reserve team—that is, in the future new generation of Shrek Seven Devils—would not be shaken.
"Elder Xuan! Have you forgotten something?" Chen Zifeng suddenly reminded him.
Elder Xuan paused, then chuckled, "The second friendly match is over. Remember to honor your bets!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Yueheng and the others, who had just won, smiled broadly at Ma Xiaotao and the others.
Ma Xiaotao glared at Chen Zifeng, somewhat annoyed, and said, "I'm a pig."
The others could only helplessly chime in, especially Ling Luochen, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong, who repeated the phrase twice.
Elder Xuan watched all this with a smile, his heart filled with joy. He believed that five years later, the new generation of Shrek Seven Devils, including Wu Xuan, would be even stronger than the current generation.
"Alright, go back and get some rest today. Tomorrow morning, pack your things and head to Xingluo City to participate in this year's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament. Dismissed."
With that, Elder Xuan picked up his wine gourd, took another swig, and staggered away. Wang Yan followed behind Elder Xuan, but his expression was quite interesting.
During the clash of their ultimate martial souls, Wang Yan clearly observed that Wu Xuan's ultimate attributes were significantly superior to those of Ling Luochen and Huo Yuhao. Even ultimate martial souls have varying strengths!
After Elder Xuan and his companion left, only the main and reserve teams remained in the arena, exchanging bewildered glances.
Dai Yueheng smiled and extended his hand to Wu Xuan, saying, "Welcome to the Shrek Seven Devils reserve team. From now on, we'll be comrades-in-arms."
Wu Xuan returned the handshake; among soul masters, strength is often the only way to gain recognition.
Afterwards, the group chatted for a while before gradually leaving the arena.
The next morning, as the eastern sky began to lighten, a group of over ten people slowly emerged from the main gate of Shrek Academy.
This was the fourteen-member main and reserve team, heading to Star Luo City to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, along with Elder Xuan and Wang Yan, who led the team.
None of them were wearing Shrek Academy uniforms; some wore simple clothes, others elaborate attire, each with their own distinct style.
Wu Xuan, dressed in a black, fitted outfit, looked remarkably sharp. At thirteen years old, his muscles were well-proportioned, and his body appeared exceptionally tall and strong, thanks to years of training and marksmanship practice. His height was already nearly equal to that of Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi.
A dozen or so people walked together in twos and threes. Elder Xuan was still dressed as before: messy hair, a gourd of wine, and a chicken leg.
Perhaps because he was about to eat meat and drink, Elder Xuan walked at a slow pace, similar to an ordinary person. This gave the others a relaxed and leisurely feeling.
Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, having seemingly discussed something, began to act strangely, rushing around aimlessly.
Seeing this, Xiao Xiao pouted and muttered indignantly, "Those two are so close, like they could share a pair of pants! I feel like an outsider no matter what I do with them! They're both men, yet they're so intimate. Humph!"
Wu Xuan chuckled and said, "Since they can fuse their martial souls, their relationship is naturally closer." The fact that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong were close, and that he could enter the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well ahead of time to gain an opportunity, proved that Tang Shenwang wasn't interested in him, which greatly relieved Wu Xuan.
As for Huo Yuhao, he couldn't help him; after all, it's better to sacrifice a friend than himself.
"Hey, Wu Xuan! Can you figure out what Yuhao and Wang Dong are practicing?" Xiao Xiao stared at the two for a while without understanding and asked curiously.
Before Wu Xuan could answer, Bei Bei chimed in, "Yu Hao and Xiao Xiao are practicing the Tang Sect's ultimate techniques, Ghost Shadow Step and Crane Control Dragon Capture. Junior Brother Wu Xuan, you possess the mutated Soul-Breaking Spear Martial Soul, and are considered a descendant of the Tang Sect's Pharmacy. If you and Xiao Xiao are willing to join the Tang Sect, I, as the senior brother, can now teach you cultivation methods."
Xiao Xiao looked at Wu Xuan, her eyes filled with doubt and inquiry.
Wu Xuan pretended to ponder for a moment before replying, "No! Thank you for your kindness, senior, but although my mother is a descendant of the Breaking Clan, she has long since left the clan. I don't want to join any sect right now; I only want to develop within the academy for the time being."
Xiao Xiao also shook her head, declining Bei Bei's invitation. She said, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Bei Bei, but my goal is to enter Shrek Academy's inner academy!"
Wu Xuan patted Xiao Xiao's head, and their eyes met, unspoken but powerful.
"That's a real pity!" Bei Bei sighed with disappointment.
Elder Xuan and seven regular members walked in front, with seven reserve members following behind. Therefore, Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan could naturally hear their conversation.
Having finally seized an opportunity to travel with Jiang Nannan, Xu Sanshi had already shamelessly stuck to her side.
At this moment, Xu Sanshi had an idea and chuckled, "Nannan, you see, we've both joined the Tang Clan. Why don't we try practicing the martial arts that Yuhao and the others are practicing?"
Jiang Nannan coldly turned her head and glanced at him, saying, "Get lost, that's better than anything."
Xu Sanshi's face immediately fell, and he said with a look of grief and indignation, "Nannan, how can I make you understand my heart! I'm sincere towards you. What will it take for you to be with me!"
Jiang Nannan glared at him hatefully, a blush appearing on her beautiful face, whether from shyness or anger, she said. "No matter what, I can't be with you. Stop bothering me. And, my name is Jiang Nannan, please include your surname when you address me."
She finished speaking. Jiang Nannan suddenly turned around and quickened her pace, widening the distance between herself and Xu Sanshi.
This left Xu Sanshi looking utterly miserable, which amused everyone.
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