"I know this is a team battle, but I just want to take on their entire team by myself."
Upon hearing Li Xun's words, both the audience in the stands and the students from other academies erupted in shock. After all, no one had ever heard of such a situation occurring in any previous Soul Master Competition.
It was important to note that this was a once-every-five-years event, and the opponents were all Soul Masters of similar cultivation levels from the same generation. Who would dare to be so overconfident in such a setting? Wasn't that just asking for an early exit?
Even Qian Renxue, Ning Fengzhi, and Chrysanthemum Douluo on the viewing platform found it hard to believe.
"Teacher, was this arranged in advance by Junior Brother? Is he confident?" Qian Renxue asked Ning Fengzhi with some concern.
Due to her identity, she had rarely had the opportunity to spend much time with Li Xun in the past. Only recently had they entered a period of close cooperation.
The most vivid memory Qian Renxue had of Li Xun was undoubtedly when he obtained his third Spirit Ring. That was also the first time she had appeared before him in her true form.
Of course, she was aware that Li Xun had advanced to the level of a Soul King at fifty, but she wasn't entirely sure just how strong he was.
After all, the two of them had never had the chance to spar, and Li Xun rarely went to the Great Spirit Arena to be gawked at like a monkey.
Now that Li Xun had become her assistant in handling affairs, if he were to get injured in this match and delay their work, it would undoubtedly have a significant impact on her.
Trusting in Li Xun, Ning Fengzhi quickly composed himself.
He slowly shook his head at Qian Renxue: "To be honest, I'm not entirely sure either. He only mentioned that he had someone adjust the match order for him. But since Xiao Xun has chosen to go on stage alone, he must be confident."
Ning Fengzhi spoke in general terms. Although he knew that Li Xun was now a Soul King, he wasn't sure if he could defeat the combined strength of the Shrek Seven.
"Had someone adjust the match order..." Chrysanthemum Douluo narrowed his eyes, slowly retracting his smile, his mouth twitching involuntarily.
He suddenly remembered that he had just sworn by his Title Douluo name that there had been no cheating: "Sect Master Ning, why didn't you inform me of this earlier? Now that we are colleagues in the Spirit Hall, I am not an unreasonable person. How could I hinder a match between juniors?"
"Hehe, Elder Yueguan, you misunderstand. This was a minor matter, and we didn't anticipate that you would step forward to clarify it," Ning Fengzhi said with an apologetic smile to Chrysanthemum Douluo. "But given the current situation, even without clarification, no one would dare to accuse us of cheating."
"Teacher is right. Junior Brother taking the stage alone is undoubtedly the most powerful proof against the audience's doubts."
Thinking of Li Xun's personality, Qian Renxue knew he wouldn't do anything he wasn't confident about, and her heart settled a bit. She turned to Ning Fengzhi with a smile: "But isn't Junior Brother being a bit too overconfident this time?"
You're the ones who cheated, and you're also the ones talking about fairness. Now you feel like you're at a disadvantage?
Seeing Qian Renxue and Ning Fengzhi seemingly defending his reputation but actually not caring at all, Chrysanthemum Douluo opened his mouth, then swallowed his words.
Unlike the others' worries or astonishment, the proud geniuses of Shrek Academy, upon seeing Li Xun take the stage alone, had expressions that kept changing—surprise, shock, humiliation, and confusion.
Subsequently, an overwhelming surge of anger ignited within the hearts of Tang San and his companions.
They were no ordinary individuals; each of them was a talent fiercely sought after by various major factions. If it were an ordinary team, they would undoubtedly be overjoyed to see their opponent send only one person onto the field, thinking it was a victory handed to them on a silver platter.
However, the enmity between Shrek Academy and Li Xun ran deep. If the other party wasn't foolish, they would never face them without confidence, as doing so would be nothing short of seeking death.
And Li Xun was clearly no fool. His actions were entirely rooted in his disdain for the Shrek Academy members and his confidence in his own strength.
"Is he insulting us?" Yu Tianheng's expression turned grimly terrifying. He recalled the scene of their defeat at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.
Back then, Li Xun had also appeared so composed, as if everything was under his control.
"I think he's courting death!" Dai Mubai narrowed his eyes, glancing at Li Xun and then at Zhu Zhuqing, who was in the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy area.
These two might not yet realize the grueling training he had undergone since losing his dignity as a man. He would make Li Xun regret this.
"People often perish in their arrogance. Since he looks down on us so much, let's show him the fruits of our hard training over the years for the sake of revenge."
Tang San slowly closed his eyes, suppressing the humiliation in his heart, then suddenly opened them and stared directly at Li Xun: "We will make him pay for his arrogance!"
"Brothers, unleash your Spirit Rings."
As Tang San's words fell, the other six summoned their Martial Souls, and the colorful Spirit Rings at their feet gradually emerged.
The six stood together, their Spirit Rings resonating with each other, creating a dazzling display. Moreover, except for Ma Hongjun and Tailong, who were three-ring Soul Grandmasters, the other four were actually four-ring Soul Honours.
The audience erupted in excitement upon seeing this: "Wow, these kids are incredibly talented to have reached the Soul Honour level at such a young age."
"Indeed, and except for that Fatty and the tall guy, the rest have the top-tier configuration of two yellow and two purple Spirit Rings. I wonder how they managed to train like this."
"I think you shouldn't underestimate those two either. Being able to mix in such a team, when they advance to Soul Honour, they will surely have a thousand-year Fourth Spirit Ring."
Listening to the tens of thousands of spectators discussing their talents and Spirit Rings, the Shrek members couldn't help but smile.
The audience's fervent discussion and their own satisfaction with their strength reached a climax when two yellow, one purple, and one black Spirit Rings appeared at Tang San's feet.
Whoosh—
The stands suddenly erupted in a clamor.
"Hey! Look at that kid standing at the front!" A spectator nudged his companion.
"I see him! I wonder what his body is made of; his Fourth Spirit Ring is actually a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Ring."
"This has completely rewritten the history of Spirit Masters absorbing Spirit Rings."
Not only were the spectators in the stands abuzz with discussion, but even Qian Renxue and Chrysanthemum Douluo turned their attention.
"To absorb a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast at the Fourth Spirit Ring, such physical prowess is truly formidable!"
Qian Renxue's eyes lit up. She had thought Li Xun's thousand-year Second Spirit Ring was already extraordinary, but she never expected someone even more terrifying than Li Xun to exist.
This was a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring, something that a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring could never compare to.
"Indeed, his talent is astonishing. I believe the Pope would be very interested in such a genius," Chrysanthemum Douluo said with a smile, narrowing his eyes.
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi gave Chrysanthemum Douluo a meaningful glance, a slight curve forming at the corner of his mouth, but he remained silent.
"Li Xun, you will pay for your arrogance."
Tang San, with four Spirit Rings glowing beneath his feet, along with six others, stared intently at Li Xun.
"Oh? Is that so!"
Li Xun wore a faint smile as he slowly approached the center of the arena. With every two steps, a Spirit Ring would appear around him. By the time he stood in the center, five Spirit Rings—one yellow, two purple, and two black—appeared one after another beneath his feet.
Silence.
The entire Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena was utterly silent.
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