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Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Requesting Star Luo's Assistance, Lest Someone Lose Their Temper

Chapter 72: Requesting Star Luo's Assistance, Lest Someone Lose Their Temper

Huo Yuhao stood before Wang Yan, just as the latter had anticipated. If Xuan Zi truly dared to make a move, then his teacher would definitely step out to stop him.

At this point, Shrek had already run out of cards to play. The evidence was laid bare for all to see—any further cover-up was meaningless.

One of Shrek Academy's top figures, its second-in-command no less, had personally come forth to explain the matter on behalf of the academy, only to be publicly questioned, ridiculed, and mocked. Their reputation and dignity had been utterly trampled.

If they resorted to violence now, they wouldn't just lose face; they would cement the conclusion against them completely, leaving not even a shred of honor intact.

If the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy hadn't stepped forward today, Shrek might have been able to salvage its reputation. This was a textbook case of confirmation bias—when someone already holds a preconceived notion, they instinctively look for evidence that supports it, while ignoring anything that contradicts it.

Xiao Hongchen, Ma Rulong, and the others were in high spirits. Seeing Shrek's expressions—ugly as though they had just swallowed dung—made them want to burst into unrestrained laughter.

But for the sake of appearances, they held back. They would save their mockery for the rest area later, where they could laugh to their hearts' content.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire, our side deems it necessary to request imperial assistance to ensure our personal safety. After all, an enraged Shrek Titled Douluo could become a real threat."

Lin Jiayi turned toward Xu Jiawei above and reminded him.

The latter had been enjoying the spectacle, but now that he had been called out, he couldn't feign ignorance any longer. He had no choice but to respond.

The conflict between Shrek and the Sun Moon side had already been dragged into the open when Sun Moon exposed Shrek's dark secrets. This situation suited him just fine—he would not allow things to spiral out of control.

If the two sides really started fighting, it would benefit no one.

"Taotie Douluo, I urge you to calm down. To ensure the tournament proceeds smoothly, there must be no malicious incidents outside of official matches."

In other words—if Shrek didn't withdraw, then they should behave themselves and not cause trouble. As for what happened outside the arena, that was another matter entirely.

As expected, hearing this, Xuan Zi's fury cooled somewhat. He cast a venomous glare at the Sun Moon spectator area, let out a cold snort, and carried the unconscious Bei Bei away.

"Elder Xuan, we—"

Ma Xiaotao and the others rushed up, but Xuan Zi had no patience for them. Without a word, he led Bei Bei, Dai Huabin, and the others away.

They had already lost enough dignity today. Every shred of honor stolen from them, he swore to take back in the coming matches.

Everyone looked down on Shrek? Then he would drag Shrek to victory and shove it down their throats. He would prove to all that even with just these students, Shrek could still crush the arrogant fools who dared to underestimate them.

Especially the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy. They had better be careful. Once Shrek caught them on the battlefield—life and death would be decided by combat, and casualties would be nothing out of the ordinary!

"Refreshing! Truly refreshing! Even Shrek has days like this!"

"Hahaha! A bunch of hypocrites, and now they've lost everything—their pride, their dignity. Let's see if they still dare to strut around arrogantly!"

Ma Rulong, Mika, and the others were already cheering. Only Elder Ma remained serious. He walked to Yuhao's side and asked cautiously,

"Yuhao, we'll need to be more careful from here on."

His meaning was clear: Yuhao's teacher must ensure their safety. No one knew what Shrek might do if they lost control.

"Don't worry, Elder Ma," Yuhao replied. "Shrek may already hate us to the bone, but aren't we just as determined to crush their arrogance? When the quarterfinals or semifinals come, it'll be a fight to the death. Whoever flinches is the coward. Sun Moon came prepared—Shrek's cards are all revealed. I don't believe they can still threaten us."

As for trusting the Star Luo Empire's referees? Impossible. If a real brawl broke out, their intervention would mean little. But as long as his teacher stood behind them, Yuhao was confident Sun Moon Team would remain unscathed.

Shrek, however, was another matter. Could Xuan Zi really protect all of his students?

In the stands, the commotion hadn't died down. Many spectators were quarreling fiercely because of Shrek.

That flawless "white moonlight" in their hearts had suddenly turned into a shameless schemer. Some found it impossible to accept.

To put it bluntly, because Sun Moon had spoken out, Shrek's advocates had ended up fighting with the few who remained clear-headed.

The next day.

The Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy faced off against Heaven Dou Academy. The tournament had entered the 7v7 team battle stage, and today's match determined who would advance to the top sixteen.

Sun Moon fielded six of its core members, leaving out Ma Rulong, while Huo Yuhao stood in the backline as support, essentially acting as their hidden trump card.

From beginning to end, Xiao Hongchen, his sister, and Ma Rulong had yet to reveal themselves in combat. This preserved their hidden strength while exerting immense psychological pressure on their opponents.

Even though Sun Moon was technically the enemy nation, the Star Luo audience still showered them with applause. The reason was simple—Huo Yuhao, the mysterious figure who had once single-handedly defeated seven opponents, had taken the stage.

His dazzling appearance, cold temperament, and overwhelming performance against Tianling Academy had already won him quite a following.

Yet today, those supporters would be disappointed. Yuhao never once struck. He simply stood quietly at the back, guarded by Lin Xi.

The crowd was baffled. Even the Heaven Dou team couldn't figure it out—was Sun Moon hiding some grand scheme? They all knew how terrifying Yuhao's strange soul ring configuration and strength were.

But soon, there was no need to wonder. With Yuhao's buffs amplifying their firepower, the Sun Moon team overwhelmed their opponents with absolute dominance, dismantling them as though they had a god's-eye view of the battlefield.

Compared to Shrek, who scraped by with narrow victories, Sun Moon crushed their enemies cleanly, their combat style both elegant and merciless.

If not for the "home field" factor, Sun Moon Team's supporters would already outnumber Shrek's.

Victory came as easily as reaching into a pocket. The match ended so quickly that many spectators didn't even realize what had happened until it was over.

Lin Xi and Chen Fei even complained that it wasn't satisfying enough. Under Yuhao's "cheat-mode" perspective, the experience was addictive. Each time a battle ended, they felt a hollow emptiness—like being interrupted on their wedding night before the real fight had even begun. Of course, they were talking about combat.

Meanwhile, in the Shrek viewing area.

Watching the Sun Moon Team win effortlessly, Xuan Zi grew agitated once again.

"No matter what tactics you use, remember this—today, you must restore Shrek's pride and reclaim our lost honor!"

He didn't care about strategies. Fight—that was all that mattered. Even without Wang Yan, he believed he could still lead them to victory. He repeated this mantra over and over.

Dai Huabin and the others nodded seriously. Under Elder Zhuang's healing, their injuries from the last match had mostly recovered.

As for hidden injuries or stunted potential from consecutive battles? Nobody cares about that now.

For this match, two of the main team members joined, along with Bei Bei and Cai Tou, who had just recovered overnight thanks to Elder Zhuang. They were forced to participate.

As for Ma Xiaotao, although Xuan Zi wanted her to fight as well, he remembered Mu En's warning. Unless it was necessary, he would not risk her falling into her Evil Fire rampage.

Their next opponents were Changning Academy. A victory here would secure Shrek a spot in the top sixteen.

And indeed, Shrek proved they were still Shrek. In a team that would normally be considered strong—with several Soul Ancestors—facing Ling Luochen and Su Tong's dual ice-element assault was simply a one-sided suppression.

But after yesterday's fiasco, even in victory, Shrek's applause was pitifully sparse.

It was the cruel truth—when someone is exalted to the skies, their fall will be all the more devastating. The world never lacks those eager to see a joke.

Especially Shrek, who had monopolized the championship for so long and meddled in the affairs of the three nations. Did they really think the empires bore no resentment?

With Shrek fallen from its pedestal, it was only a matter of time before the Three Kingdoms struck while the dog was down.

"Sigh, and yet they still managed to squeeze into the top sixteen. Truly, Shrek is still Shrek."

Xiao Hongchen uttered these words with a smirk, nearly laughing out loud himself.

He was dying of frustration. Yuhao and the others had all taken the field, yet he and his sister had been left sitting as "hidden cards." The itch to show off was unbearable.

What he really wanted was his own chance—like Yuhao's one-against-seven—to bask in the cheers of countless fans.

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