"I think I'm number one... I wonder who my opponent is?"
Qian Renshang said gently with a light laugh.
"The captain of the Spirit Transmission Academy, right...?
I'm number three, it seems I won't be meeting you so soon,"
Huo Wu chimed in. Not far away, Shui Bing'er stared intently at Qian Renshang.
"I'm number five, looks like I won't be meeting you so soon... I hope you won't disappoint me and can hold out a little longer."
Qian Renshang was too handsome; both men and women have a high tolerance for good looks.
Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er both felt they were among the top geniuses, even though Qian Renshang was strong, he was at most on their level.
Tang San, with a dark face, looked at Qian Renshang, but upon meeting his gaze, he awkwardly turned his head away.
Qian Renshang instantly understood who his opponent was.
"We've run into Shrek Academy again? What a coincidence."
Qian Renshang didn't know why he and Shrek Academy were so destined for each other, but now that they were rivals, he could only mourn for them.
Because... as the first batch of victims, they were definitely the most miserable.
After Tang San returned to Shrek Academy's rest area, he informed everyone that their opponent was the Spirit Transmission Academy.
"Good, the chance for revenge has arrived... in a one-on-one fight, we might not be without a chance."
"Besides, we know your strength, Xiao San... haha, they're finished."
Dai Mubai and the others spoke excitedly, but Tang San said with a dark face.
"This time, the Spirit Transmission Academy is sending Qian Renshang!"
"Qian Renshang... is that Qian Renshang?"
Dai Mubai's expression froze on his face, and Tang San took a deep breath.
"Are you absolutely certain there's someone else named Qian Renshang?"
"Damn it, how could we run into that jinx... Wasn't he supposed to be missing? How did he come back?"
Dai Mubai blurted out in exasperation, and Ma Hongjun and the others were also thrown into a panic.
"He's a six-ring Soul Emperor! Even Senior Qin Ming wasn't his match... How are we supposed to compete?!"
"This is a complete dimensional reduction attack!"
"We're so unlucky!"
Everyone's mood was like a rollercoaster. All the Shrek Seven Devils members were on the verge of tears.
They knew Qian Renshang well.
He was simply not in the same league!
"Never mind... I'll go first. No matter what, I'll force him to use his full strength.
Then I'll use hidden weapons to ambush him!"
"He's not invincible. After all, there are seven of us!"
Tang San said in a deep voice. Everyone nodded, which gave them a little more confidence.
Not long after, as the host announced the appearance of both teams, Tang San took a deep breath and went onto the stage!
...
The two sides quickly took their positions!
Tang San's blue-green school uniform and ordinary appearance were not bad under normal circumstances, but standing in front of him was Qian Renshang.
Qian Renshang inherited the Qian family's heaven-defying bloodline and was very handsome.
In addition, with the Golden Dragon King's bloodline, it could be said that Qian Renshang's charm was almost at its peak.
"Why did the Spirit Transmission Academy change their lineup?
Wasn't it supposed to be Yu Tianheng and the other two?"
"He looks like a pretty boy, is he a substitute?"
"That guy was such a bumpkin, that's Qian Renshang, the captain of the Spirit Transmission Academy..."
"Captain? No way... this guy looks just average."
...
In the audience, Qian Renshang's appearance sparked a discussion, changing the previously heated atmosphere of watching the competition.
Below the stage!
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling also stared intently at the figure on the stage, their eyes filled with admiration.
And only admiration... Before, when Qian Renshang was at the fifth and sixth rings, they could still like him and hope to be with him.
But now, with Qian Renshang's improved strength, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling's views had changed somewhat.
Qian Renshang was too strong, his progress too fast; he was no longer on their level.
They knew deep down that such a vast difference in their abilities made love impossible... they weren't good enough for each other, so they could only hide their feelings.
Being too outstanding is also a sin!
They had thought no one was good enough for Qian Renshang until they saw Gu Yuena.
"Perhaps... only she is worthy of him!"
Dugu Yan murmured to herself. She didn't have any melodramatic love-turned-hate feelings; she was simply happy for Qian Renshang.
However, what struck her as somewhat abstract was that Qian Renshang seemed like a coward.
It was obvious they both had feelings for each other, but neither had confessed.
In front of the rest area!
A silver-haired girl looked up at a figure on the competition stage, her eyes crinkling.
...
...
On the competition stage!
Tang San listened to the thunderous cheers for Qian Renshang from the audience, then looked at his own side, where someone was actually calling him ugly, like a toad.
Unbelievable!
Looking at Qian Renshang's consistently calm expression, Tang San broke down even further, shouting at him.
"Qian Renshang, don't be so arrogant... You're just relying on some rare and precious treasure to forcibly increase your soul power level.
If you were at the same level as me, I, Tang San, wouldn't necessarily be weaker than you!!"
Qian Renshang: "???"
No brother, what the hell did I do to be arrogant?
He hasn't said a word from beginning to end!
Fine, fine, you say I'm arrogant, huh?
Then I'll show you how arrogant I can be!
"Heh... that's just a momentary breach of defense for a piece of trash.
Even if I give you three more years, you still won't catch up to me now."
Qian Renshang sneered.
"Besides... dealing with you doesn't even require my hands!"
Qian Renshang quickly formed hand seals, chanting incantations, and a mysterious power surged from his body.
Under the pull of this power, a purple light suddenly shone.
Within the light, a small figure gradually appeared.
It was Zi Ji, a girl of seven or eight years old. She wore a purple dress, its hem fluttering like purple clouds.
Her skin was exquisitely beautiful, fair with a rosy glow, like fine porcelain.
A pair of large eyes were set in her round face, their pupils bright and sparkling like black gemstones, radiating a lively light.
Her small nose was slightly upturned, and her cherry-like lips were slightly curved upwards, adorned with a sweet smile.
To deal with Tang San, Qian Renshang directly chose to use his Soul Spirit!
And as soon as Zi Ji appeared, a chorus of exclamations erupted from the audience.
"Holy crap… is this Qian Renshang's Soul Spirit? It's even in human form!"
"What an adorable Soul Spirit! I want one too…"
"No way, I can't resist! Even if this Soul Spirit is weak, I still want one!
Does anyone know how much Soul Spirits cost?"
The crowd couldn't help but sigh, their voices rising and falling, filled with surprise and delight.
(End of Chapter)
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