Chapter 245. Referee, I want to complain about the Soul Master Competition.
In the Tiandou Division, the major teams entered the arena one after another.
Each team wore its own unique uniform, but Shrek Academy was the most eccentric. Dressed in a turd-green uniform, covered in advertisements, it drew attention wherever it went.
"Look, that uniform is so ugly!"
"What kind of turd-turd academy is this? How come I don't know what it is?"
"Hahaha, how did a clown-like academy even qualify?"
"Ridiculous, absolutely ridiculous."
"Shh, shut up! Don't you know? Shrek Academy is funded by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Maybe they're just being eccentric."
Facing the ridicule from their surroundings, the Shrek Seven Devils ignored it completely. For some of them, this kind of thing had already happened to them before.
The various teams entered the arena one after another. On the Tiandou Empire side, Emperor Xue Ye, Prince Xue Qinghe, Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, Jian Douluo, Hua Qiang, Cao Cao, Platinum Bishop Gru, and others arrived.
Emperor Xue Ye, Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, and other dignitaries delivered opening remarks. After the emcee announced the rules of the tournament, Emperor Xue Ye said to Cao Cao, "The first match of the tournament will be decided by Your Majesty, the God of War. How about that?"
Cao Cao stroked his beard and said, "Then I'll be honored."
Those at Shrek Academy below heard this, and those with experience thought to themselves: It seems this Soul Master Tournament won't go as they imagined in their previous lives. What a shame.
As he spoke, Cao Cao reached into a cardboard box and pulled out a piece of paper. He unfolded it and looked at the participating teams, one in rose-colored uniforms.
"Rose Team."
Then, Cao Cao reached into the box again, pulled out another piece of paper, unfolded it, and read:
"Shrek Team."
The emcee announced: "Today's first match: Shrek Team vs. Rose Team."
In the Douluo Live Stream , Danran said: Wow, facing the big boss right at the start. Interesting, interesting! How did the original novel write this part?
Instant Noodles Lover: One minute, finished off the opponent.
Red Bean: Heal the opponent at the start.
Huo Zhanji: Dear opponent, are they dead?
Ancient God's Whisper: Hehehe, I really want to know how the first match of the Continental Soul Master Competition will play out against Shrek Academy.
Quiet Night: Those pretentious Shrek guys are going to face a real punishment from society this time.
Tang Clan's Xu Kun: Humph, Shrek Academy's defeat by the Rose Team was two years ago. Shrek Academy has been completely transformed. Don't forget, Shrek Academy has absorbed immortal essences and learned Tang San's Xuantian Gong and other Tang Clan skills. The winner is still to be determined.
Tang Clan's Yifan: Let's use this first match to let the Shrek Seven Devils use the Rose Team as a sacrifice.
Upon hearing the result, the Shrek Academy contestants felt a pang of anxiety. The Rose Team was a formidable opponent they had to face in this Soul Master Competition, and they had to face them sooner or later, but they had never expected to meet them so soon.
This cast a shadow over the Shrek Academy's mood.
In their previous life, their first match was against the second team of the Royal Dou Academy. They won easily, showing off their impressive performance and dispelling any perceived contempt for Shrek Academy.
But this time, they faced a boss right from the start?
Originally, they had planned to observe the boss for a while and formulate a battle strategy.
However, just as the Shrek Seven Devils were feeling down, a resolute and powerful voice reached their ears.
"We can win," the Shrek Seven Devils turned their gazes to their core, Tang San. Tang San stepped forward and said, "Over the past two years, we haven't once neglected our training. We've chosen the best spirit rings, the ones that suit us best. Our immortal qualities have narrowed the gap between us and the enemy. You've even practiced the techniques I provided. We've cultivated for so long, and what for? Isn't it to avenge the humiliation we suffered that day?"
"We are monsters, not trash. Our Shrek Academy is no longer the Shrek Academy of the past. When we encounter a strong enemy, we are not timid. We face difficulties head-on, overcome and defeat them, and leave them behind us. This is the spirit of Shrek."
Hearing this, Dai Mubai stood up and said, "That's right, Xiaosan, we can't be timid. Since we have encountered such a powerful enemy at the beginning, we should give our all and defeat them in one fell swoop, so that they will realize that our Shrek Academy is no longer the Shrek Academy of the past."
Oscar said, "Shrek Academy, this time we will work together to avenge our previous shame."
Master Seeing the Shrek Seven Devils so confident, he felt relieved. He said, "It's a pity that we met the Rose Team at the very beginning. Therefore, we can't analyze their tactics and then respond accordingly. For this match, all seven of you should go together."
Then, Grandmaster said to Tang San earnestly, "Winning this match depends on your ability to adapt on the spot."
Tang San gazed at the arena with a blazing gaze and said, "Don't worry, Master. I will lead the Shrek Seven Devils to a victory in the first match."
The two teams took their positions and entered the arena. The Rose Team and the Shrek Seven Devils were old rivals.
The captains of both teams exchanged greetings.
"Isn't this the defeated opponent?" Yang Bailing said.
Dai Mubai said, "Yang Bailing, we Shrek Seven Devils are no longer the same seven monsters we were two years ago."
"It's a mule or a horse. Take it out for a walk. Perhaps, you Shrek Seven Devils are just a donkey?" Yang Bailing said.
"Hmph, you can only say that before the match. We'll see the outcome afterward."
The captains of the two teams returned to their respective teams. Elsewhere, in the VIP seats, Emperor Xue Ye asked Ning Fengzhi,
"Sect Master Ning, which of these two teams do you think has a better chance of winning?"
Pointing at the Shrek Seven Devils, Ning Fengzhi said, "I can't say. I'm not familiar with Team Rose, but the Shrek Seven Devils are undoubtedly the best and most hardworking team I've ever met. In this match, I think Team Shrek has a better chance of winning."
Ning Fengzhi had a personal motive in saying this. After all, his Ning Rongrong was on the team, and he had invested in her training. If not Shrek's, who else could he praise?
Gru, standing nearby, said, "Sect Master Ning, you can't say that. Team Rose is led by Rose Douluo himself, and they've even defeated Shrek before. In my opinion, this match is very difficult for Shrek Academy to win."
Ning Fengzhi smiled and said, "Bishop, why don't we just wait and see who will win the next match?"
"Each side has one minute to activate their spirits. Please take your positions," the referee said.
Tang San glanced at the Shrek Seven Devils and said, "Let's show the Rose Team the results of our hard work."
The Shrek Seven Devils nodded and summoned their spirits.
Nether Spirit Cat, White Tiger, Sausage, Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda, Phoenix, Soft Bone Rabbit.
Their spirit rings were uniformly the optimal combination of yellow and purple.
Tang San, in the center, let a subtle smile play on his lips. Then, a blue silver grass sprouted from his hand, and spirit rings fell one by one.
Yellow, yellow, purple, black, the last black spirit ring was particularly eye-catching.
Gru couldn't help but stand up, his eyes fixed on the rotating black ten-thousand-year spirit ring, while Ning Fengzhi sat in his usual position, smiling silently, because he had already seen Tang San's fourth ten-thousand-year spirit ring.
The team's entire team was Soul Master-level, and one person had a fourth ten-thousand-year spirit ring. Such combat power made the many participating teams below instantly put away their contempt for the Shrek team.
In the past, a team of this strength could have strived for the top three in the Soul Master Competition, and with a little luck, even the championship would have been no problem.
At this moment, Shrek was the focus of the entire audience, and Tang San, a fourth-ring ten-thousand-year spirit master, was the most impressive one in the audience.
The Rose Team wasn't at all shocked by the Shrek Team's configuration. Yang Bailing even said, "Your progress doesn't mean we'll stop and wait for you. The gap between us will only widen. Rose Team, let these defeated troops see the difference between us."
Instantly, the Rose Team activated their own spirits.
The Ultimate Darkness and Ultimate Fire Phoenix Spirits, even more powerful than Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Spirit. The Blue Silver Emperor Spirit, even more powerful than Tang San's Blue Silver Grass Spirit.
The Flying Bear Spirit, even more powerful than Dai Mubai's White Tiger Spirit.
And then there were the three super spirits: Ice Scale Bone Spear, Life Willow, Millennium Shield, and God of Food Spirit. These four top-tier spirits, in terms of spirit configuration, completely overwhelmed the Shrek Seven Devils' lavish configuration.
The spirit ring selection was even more astounding.
Aside from Yang Bailing and Lin Yaya, the others' spirit power levels were in the 48th and 49th range, with purple-purple-black spirit rings.
Yang Bailing and Lin Yaya, the two super spirits, were leading the charge, reaching Soul King-level strength.
Purple, purple, and black.
Two Soul Kings, five Soul Masters, overwhelming spirit quality, and super-limit spirit rings.
At that moment, the initial brilliance of Shrek Academy dimmed, and even Tang San's fourth ring, a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, lost its brilliance.
"How is this possible?" Ning Fengzhi froze.
If only Tang San had obtained a fourth, ten-thousand-year spirit ring, he could have said he was exceptionally gifted.
But when a group of people obtained super-limit spirit rings, then the description of an individual couldn't be applied.
"Rose Douluo, do you have a method to increase the age of a spirit master's initial spirit rings?" Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but ask. "
Sect Master Ning, I'm asking you how your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect cultivates the Seven Wonders Glazed Heart. What do you think?" Hua Qiang countered.
Ning Fengzhi blushed, realizing the rudeness of his question, and quickly apologized.
Shrek Academy was stunned by the Rose Team's prowess. At this moment, Tang San calmed himself and said to the Shrek Seven Devils, "Don't panic, everyone. It doesn't matter if their spirits, spirit ring configurations, or spirit power levels are superior to ours. We've defeated teams like them before. As long as we firmly believe in our invincibility, man will conquer nature. We will definitely win."
Hearing Tang San's words, the Shrek Seven Devils finally regained their composure.
"One minute," Yang Bailing said, holding up her finger.
"What do you mean by one minute?" Dai Mubai asked.
"Within one minute, I'll see you gracefully eliminated," Yang Bailing said.
"You—" Upon hearing this, the Shrek Seven Devils glared furiously.
If the match hadn't begun, the Shrek Seven Devils would have rushed over to tear Yang Bailing and the others apart.
Elsewhere, the bell rang, and the referee announced, "The match officially begins."
Zhang Xing's Willow of Life swayed its branches, emitting a healing light that enveloped the Shrek team.
Sensing the rich aura of life around them, the Shrek Seven Devils were startled.
The scene seemed familiar.
At this moment, the two greatest warriors of the Rose Team, Lin Yaya and Yang Bailing, merged, their spirit rings superimposed.
The two super spirits fused at that moment—
And for a moment, the roars of dragons and the cries of phoenixes resounded throughout the arena.
The Ice Scale Bone Spear transformed into a giant frost dragon, merging with the phoenix. On one side, black fire, on the other, the blue ice field alternately chilled, blazed, and then darkened.
The scene of the spirit fusion was like a work of art, perfectly showcasing the beauty of the phoenix and the dominance of the dragon.
Flanders, watching from below, was furious.
"Oh no! A super spirit fusion! Run, silly children, run!"
"A lament of ice and fire—"
In an instant, fire and ice formed an ever-expanding storm, spreading towards Shrek Academy. Black fire and freezing ice engulfed the entire arena. Had it not been for the Soul Douluo's presence to block the spread of the ice and fire, even the audience would have been greatly affected.
Under their exquisite control, the Rose Team, trapped within the ice and fire field, remained unaffected.
Shrek attempted to escape, but it was too late. Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Xiao Wu were all engulfed in the whirlwind of ice and fire.
As the fusion of their spirits dissipated and the dragon and phoenix separated, the Shrek Seven Devils collapsed across the arena. Only Tang San, his clothes completely burned, struggled to stand, his skin barely intact. He shivered and burned with pain.
Even though Tang San's Blue Silver Grass possessed immunity to both ice and fire, he faced extreme fire and ice. This terrifying, field-clearing attack was met with only the Life Willow to heal their wounds.
Zhang Xing's Life Willow spirit held Shrek alive, slowly healing their injuries. But this scene was incredibly jarring for Tang San, and even more jarring was what made him even more glaring.
Yu Xiaogang was furious.
"Referee, I want to complain! They're not competing, they're killing people. They've violated the rules of the game, and I demand they be declared the loser!" Yu Xiaogang had completely lost his mind.
Soul fusion, stacking, and other abilities—shouldn't these be the last resort? Using them all at the start—isn't this targeting Shrek Academy?
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