Qian Renshang was initially quite curious about Shrek Academy and had a good impression of them, after all, they would change the entire Douluo Continent in the future.
However, after getting to know them, he found that they were all arrogant idiots, so he gave up the idea of befriending them, and last time he had offended them to death.
So now, dealing with them was no pressure at all!
"The preliminary rounds are in the form of team matches... How about this, Nana and I won't participate.
This match will be left to you, Yu Tianheng, and Senior Dugu and Senior Ye."
Qian Renshang began to arrange tactics, his only requirement was to win beautifully!
"Okay!"
"We guarantee to complete the mission!"
"Just watch us!"
Having received so much benefit from Qian Renshang, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were a little uneasy, and now was the perfect time to repay him!
Qian Renshang nodded, and soon their match was about to begin.
Now it's time for both teams to enter the arena!
...
...
In the highly anticipated arena, the atmosphere was incredibly tense.
Everyone held their breath, eagerly awaiting the fierce competition that was about to erupt—the match between Shrek Academy and Spirit Transmission Academy was about to begin.
The host stood passionately in the center of the arena, his voice booming through the loudspeakers:
"Dear viewers, the exciting moment has arrived! Now, let me introduce the teams about to enter! First, Shrek Academy!"
"Let's see what surprises this unknown academy will bring us?"
The audience's eyes instantly focused on the entrance to the arena.
"First up, Tang San! Four-ring Soul Master... Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass!"
Tang San walked indifferently towards the arena.
"Second, Xiao Wu, Three-ring Soul Venerable, Martial Soul: Soft Bone Charming Rabbit."
Xiao Wu hopped and skipped into the arena, her long scorpion tail braid swinging, her playful appearance endearing.
"Ning Rongrong! Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Four-ring Soul Master!"
Ning Rongrong walked in gracefully, her beautiful face bearing a confident smile.
"Dai Mubai, Martial Soul: White Tiger, Four-Ring Soul Master."
Dai Mubai strode forward, exuding an aura of royalty.
"Ma Hongjun, Martial Soul: Evil Fire Phoenix, Four-Ring Soul Master!"
Ma Hongjun was robust, his body seemingly writhing with flames.
"Oscar, Martial Soul: Giant Sausage, Four-Ring Soul Master!"
Oscar ran out grinning, holding a homemade sausage in his hand.
"Zhu Zhuqing, Martial Soul: Netherworld Cat, Four-Ring Soul Master!"
Zhu Zhuqing moved nimbly, her eyes cold.
As the referee introduced the Martial Souls and Soul Power of the Shrek Academy team members, the audience was somewhat surprised.
Six Soul Masters and one Soul Venerable!
This unknown little academy's lineup was quite formidable, comparable to established powerhouses.
This gave the audience a great surprise, and they felt there was going to be a good show!
The Shrek Academy team members lined up, their expressions extremely serious… only they knew how much pressure they were under!
Upon learning that Chuanling Academy was actually the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they dared not be careless and immediately fielded their strongest lineup in the first round!
They couldn't afford to lose!
The host's voice rang out again:
"Next, let's see Chuanling Academy's lineup!
Surprisingly, they've only sent three members this time: Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling!"
Yu Tianheng was the first to step onto the stage. He stood tall and straight, his steps steady and powerful.
His short blue hair stood on end, exuding determination and courage.
His sharp eyes were like lightning, seemingly able to instantly discern the opponent's weaknesses.
Dugu Yan followed closely behind, her expression haughty, her long purple hair flowing in the wind.
Her graceful figure radiated a unique charm, her eyes filled with confidence and unyielding spirit.
Ye Lingling, on the other hand, appeared calm and composed. Her steps were light, her long hair cascading down like a waterfall.
Her clear eyes revealed calmness and composure.
The three of them stood still, their gazes meeting those of the Shrek Seven Devils!
Seeing that only three people had arrived from the Spirit Transmission Academy, a commotion erupted in the audience.
"What's going on?
Why are there only three people from the Spirit Transmission Academy?
Are they overconfident, or are they just going to slack off?"
"Has anyone heard of this Spirit Transmission Academy?"
Everyone else was sending seven people, so it was hard for Yu Tianheng to not attract attention by only sending three.
People thought their behavior was clownish.
"Wait... those seem to be the pride of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling... why are they replacing some Spirit Transmission Academy? What's going on?"
A sharp-eyed spectator suddenly shouted out a question, but someone quickly scoffed.
"Those bumpkins probably aren't locals of Heaven Dou City... The Heaven Dou Royal Academy changed its name two months ago, it's now called Spirit Transmission Academy!"
"Spirit Transmission?
I remember... Heaven Dou City also has some kind of Spirit Transmission Tower, supposedly a fraudulent organization, selling some kind of Soul Spirit... that can replace Soul Rings!"
"Soul Spirit? What's that..."
...
In the audience, the appearance of the Spirit Transmission Academy immediately sparked a chorus of discussions, after all, Heaven Dou City was their home ground.
Below the stage, Qian Renshang smiled with satisfaction.
This was the effect he wanted; only by raising suspicion would discussion arise, allowing more people to learn about Soul Spirits.
On the high platform, the Platinum Archbishop from the Spirit Hall, listening to the discussion below about Soul Spirits, instinctively frowned.
"Soul Spirits?
What are those? Carlson… have you heard of them?"
The Platinum Archbishop asked a servant beside him.
"I don't know… but they say it's a new invention, something that recently appeared in Heaven Dou City."
"What can the people of Heaven Dou City possibly research?
Even our Spirit Hall can't create anything that will change the times… with them?"
The Platinum Archbishop sneered, naturally harboring contempt for any force other than the Spirit Hall; in his eyes, the Spirit Hall was invincible!
Meanwhile, on the competition stage!
Tang San and the others, seeing that only three people from the Spirit Transmission Academy had appeared, and without the terrifying figure they had imagined, subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
However, they quickly became furious again.
Only three people? Wasn't this an insult to them?
"Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling... are you three courting death?"
Dai Mubai couldn't help but taunt first.
"You should know that all seven of you were defeated by us before!"
"That's right, you're just our defeated opponents!"
Ma Hongjun echoed, recalling how they had been defeated by them over a year ago!
But to their surprise, Yu Tianheng and the other two weren't enraged.
"To beat you bunch of little Karami... we don't even need to use our team's true strength.
The captain and vice-captain don't even need to lift a finger; we can easily take you down!"
"After all... we're not the same people we used to be!"
Yu Tianheng sneered!
(End of Chapter)
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