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While Tang Xiao was taking Tang San to the Star Dou Forest to hunt for soul rings, Li Luochen had already begun testing the strength of the Shrek team members.
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Shrek Square
Li Luochen faced off against all the members of the Shrek team.
"Dear students, this is a major gathering hosted by our Shrek Academy, and we have a special event prepared for you. The event is none other than Director Li Luochen battling all the members of the Shrek team.
You've all been curious about Director Li's strength, haven't you? Well, today you'll get to witness it firsthand. Let me say this first—your principal here isn't even a match for Director Li.
Alright, both sides, step forward and announce your spirit weapons and levels!"
Flender stood in midair, his voice booming across the square. As the principal, he had to make an appearance at such a grand event!
Otherwise, who would remember him as the principal? A principal still needed to show off from time to time. After all, the pride of Shrek Academy was its principal—a Title Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring.
"Ma Hongjun, martial soul: Fire Phoenix, Level 76 power-type battle Soul Sage!"
Ma Hongjun roared, and seven soul rings appeared around him—one yellow, two purple, and four black.
"Oscar, martial soul: Supreme Sausage, Level 72 dual power-auxiliary battle Soul Sage!"
After Oscar announced himself, seven soul rings appeared—one yellow, three purple, and three black. However, when he unleashed his martial soul, it was still Ma Hongjun's Fire Phoenix that appeared instead of sausages. Clearly, he loved using Ma Hongjun's Fire Phoenix.
"Zhu Zhuqing, martial soul: Netherworld Spirit Cat, Level 73 agility-power battle Soul Sage!"
Zhu Zhuqing spoke in her usual cold tone, reserving her warmth for just one person. Her soul ring configuration was astonishing—two yellow, one purple, one purple-black, one black, one red, and one black!
"A hundred-thousand-year soul ring!"
The revelation of a hundred-thousand-year soul ring shocked everyone—not just the students but also the members of the Shrek team and even the teachers.
Only a few who knew the full story remained expressionless.
"Ye Lingling, martial soul: Nine-Heart Begonia, Level 74 auxiliary-healing type weapon Soul Sage!"
Ye Lingling's soul ring configuration was more conventional—two yellow, two purple, and three black. Only her fourth soul ring was purple-black.
"Yu Tianxin, martial soul: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Level 68 power-type battle Soul Emperor!"
"Yang Wu, martial soul: Soul-Breaking Spear, Level 68 power-type battle Soul Emperor!"
"Niu Dun, martial soul: Plate Armor Rhinoceros, Level 67 defense-type battle Soul Emperor!"
"Ning Rongrong, martial soul: Nine-Treasure Glazed Pagoda, Level 65 auxiliary-type weapon Soul Emperor!"
"Jing Ling, martial soul: Skeleton, Level 61 agility-power battle Soul Emperor."
"Huang Yuan, martial soul: Lone Wolf, Level 61 power-type battle Soul Emperor."
"Jiang Zhu, martial soul: Healing Staff, Level 61 auxiliary-type weapon Soul Emperor."
"Dai Mubai, martial soul: White Tiger, Level 58 power-type battle Soul King."
The members of the Shrek team assumed their battle stances and saluted Li Luochen with fists clasped.
"Director Li, please guide us!" ×N
"Alright! Li Luochen, martial soul: Atlas Divine Dragon Staff, Level 97 power-type Super Douluo! Everyone, be careful!"
After announcing his soul power level, Li Luochen's soul rings appeared!
Red! Red! Red! Red! Orange-Gold! Red! Red! Red! Brilliant Gold!
Nine incredibly outrageous soul rings emerged. While red soul rings were understandable as hundred-thousand-year rings, how could his first soul ring be a hundred-thousand-year one? What was going on?
Everyone in Shrek Academy was stunned. Collectively, they thought: 'We know you're strong, but did you have to be THIS strong? What's the point of fighting? Might as well surrender now.'
Li Luochen finished showing off his massive "wave," his body radiating transparency. But hey, a cultivator had to show off at least once—otherwise, lightning would strike them down!
Suddenly, a wooden sword appeared in Li Luochen's hand. It was five feet four inches long, five inches wide, with a handle one foot four inches long. Pointing it at the Shrek team, he declared:
"If you can shatter my wooden sword or force me to use my martial soul, you win!"
Li Luochen smiled, but the pressure emanating from him only grew stronger, making him seem even more eager to fight.
Why did Li Luochen use a wooden sword? Because after emerging from seclusion, he had started learning swordsmanship. For some reason, Li Luochen learned everything extremely quickly, progressing smoothly without obstacles.
By now, he had already condensed his own unique sword intent. In terms of swordsmanship, there weren't many on the continent who could surpass him.
As for why he chose to learn the sword? Wasn't the Asura God's super divine artifact the Asura Sword—a sword-type super divine artifact? Of course, Li Luochen had to master the art of wielding a sword before claiming the title of Asura God.
After all, if someone who specialized in staff techniques tried to wield a sword, they might not do it justice.
So, before inheriting the god position, Li Luochen intended to bring his swordsmanship to a sufficiently powerful level. While it might not match his mastery of the staff, it would still be enough to dominate the continent.
After all, as the inheritor of the Asura God, he couldn't afford to embarrass the god in the art of swordsmanship.
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Far Away in the Divine Realm
The Asura God, who had been diligently exerting himself on the Goddess of Retribution, sensed Li Luochen's thoughts and smiled in satisfaction.
Seeing this sudden smile on the usually stoic face, the pale-faced Rakshasa felt her doom approaching.
Sure enough, the Asura God's waist flexed again, channeling the intent of the Asura Sword into his efforts against Rakshasa.
"Asura, I hate you! Waaah—"
Tears of sorrow streamed down Rakshasa's face.
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Shrek Academy, Shrek Square
"Alright! Both sides have announced themselves—the match begins!"
Flender officially started the match and then landed near the arena, joining Zhao Wuji, Qin Ming, Liu Erlong, and other Soul Douluo to protect the students.
After all, this battle involved combatants above the Soul Emperor level, including several Soul Sages. The residual energy from their attacks could harm the students, so the teachers needed to erect protective barriers.
"Killing God Domain!"
Li Luochen unleashed the Killing God Domain, a blinding white light radiating from his body. The members of the Shrek team immediately felt an overwhelming surge of killing intent.
This killing intent was pure and unrelenting, akin to the gaze of a warrior who had emerged from mountains of corpses and rivers of blood. Fortunately, the psychological resilience of the Shrek team was high enough to withstand it.
Anyone with weaker mental fortitude might have collapsed under the sheer weight of the killing intent.
"Draw your sword, Flash Strike!"
Li Luochen swung his sword. Despite it being a wooden sword, it unleashed a flying slash! A crimson streak of sword qi shot toward the Shrek team.
"Nine Treasures! Fourth treasure: Defense! Sixth treasure: Enhancement!"
Ning Rongrong immediately activated her auxiliary abilities, and a radiant glow descended upon Niu Dun.
"You've been empowered—go block it!"
"First soul skill: Plate Armor! Second soul skill: Hard Shell! Third soul skill: Rhino Heavy Armor! Fourth soul skill: Heavenly Rhino Shield! Sixth soul skill: Infinite Plate Armor Shield!"
Niu Dun unleashed his strongest defensive abilities, activating five soul skills simultaneously. This was the first time he had ever used such a comprehensive defense, but facing Li Luochen, he had no choice but to go all out.
If he didn't give it his all, the outcome wouldn't just be bruises—it might leave him in pieces scattered across the battlefield. After all, this time, Li Luochen was wielding a sword.
At this moment, Niu Dun's defense had risen to unimaginable heights—at least beyond what an ordinary Soul Conqueror could achieve.
This was the true essence of an ultimate defense-type soul master!
However, while aspirations may be lofty, reality is often harsh. Niu Dun completely failed to withstand the attack. His shield shattered, and he was sent flying.
Fortunately, Li Luochen's attack was designed only to break through defenses. Once it reached Niu Dun's body, the energy dissipated, leaving behind just enough force to push him back.
Such precise control over soul power was a testament to Li Luochen's mastery.
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