Ever since Xu Tianxi and his group entered Star Luo City, Jing Hongchen had been following their movements closely. He even chose a location not far from the Star Emperor Hotel, making it convenient to take action whenever necessary.
There was no other way. The Sun Moon Empire was so desperate for talent that they couldn't afford to let a single Soul Master genius get into trouble, let alone three.
During the previous matches, Jing Hongchen had followed everything. Whenever he saw the Sun Moon Battle Team defeat strong opponents, especially when Meng Hongchen displayed her prowess, even though he wasn't the one fighting, he would proudly puff out his chest.
In today's match, Xu Tianxi returned to the arena. Not only did he swiftly sweep aside the Zheng Tian Academy team, but he also publicly extended a friendly invitation. In Jing Hongchen's eyes, this was truly gratifying.
The genius has grown up, and now he knows to bring other families' geniuses back to us.
The Sun Moon Empire didn't lack Soul Engineer geniuses; they lacked Soul Master geniuses. There wasn't a single Super Douluo in the entire country. The two individuals Xu Tianxi was interested in both had the potential to become Super Douluo. If they could be brought back, it would certainly be a great boon.
Jing Hongchen happily thought at the time that after the event concluded today, he would go to Zheng Tian Academy to "have tea" with the academy officials. This was to prevent the Star Luo Empire or other forces from plotting mischief and snatching these two individuals who had already received an invitation.
Unexpectedly, major events kept unfolding today. While the Sun Moon Battle Team's single-person sweep was powerful, Shrek's successive three kills were even more ferocious!
Jing Hongchen had to admit, Shrek had given him quite a shock and sent a cold sweat down his spine.
Cai Meier, leveraging her Titled Douluo cultivation and her status as Shrek's vice-dean, was pressuring the pitiful Mingdu Soul Engineer Academy. At this moment, it was the perfect time for him, the Mingde Hall Master, to make a glorious appearance. The children had already sent out an SOS Signal, so he would have a confrontation with Shrek today!
The Clear Sky Sect can fight, the Xuanming Sect can fight, why can't my Mingde Hall fight? Shrek is no longer the Shrek of the past!
With Nine Rings Rising Together, Jing Hongchen stepped out into the air, a playful smile on his face, staring at Cai Meier, who was displaying her might on the Competition Stage.
A mere Level 94 Titled Douluo was truly nothing in front of him.
Cai Meier's face paled slightly. She thought to herself, This person is one of the three Level 9 Soul Engineers of the Sun Moon Empire. His strength is probably not inferior to Shao Zhe's, and he gives me an extremely strong sense of threat.
But so what? In this situation, how could Shrek back down? They weren't the ones in the wrong.
Cai Meier overcame her apprehension towards a Super Douluo-level powerhouse and coldly said:
"Mingde Hall Master, when did our Shrek's business with Mingdu Soul Engineer Academy become yours to meddle in?"
"Under the watchful eyes of the public, the referee was clearly irresponsible and incompetent. Are you actually trying to pin the blame on my Shrek? This is Star Luo City!"
As Cai Meier's words fell, before Jing Hongchen could respond, Xu Jiawei's face on the city wall turned completely dark. His fists clenched, making a "creaking" sound, wishing he could go down and give Cai Meier a good beating.
Oh, you lot. You didn't know how to restrain yourselves when you were killing, but now that you've caused trouble, you remember this is Star Luo City? And you want me to clean up your mess?!
Do you really think my Star Luo has no one?!
Jing Hongchen lowered his gaze and swept over the Soul Sage referee, who dared not speak out despite his anger, and sneered:
"The referee's incompetence certainly bears responsibility, but to say that your Shrek students didn't intend to kill is also nonsense! Do you really think the eyes of the millions of spectators present are blind and can't see that you did this intentionally?!"
"Enough chatter. You know the rules for Titled Douluo. Let's fight in the sky!"
With that, Jing Hongchen didn't wait for Cai Meier's agreement. He tapped his foot against the void, his body soaring into the sky, appearing thousands of meters above, looking down at Cai Meier.
"Good! What do we Shrek People have to fear from a fight! And the righteous individuals of my Original Three Kingdoms will never allow you, Mingde Hall Master, to act so recklessly here!"
Having been pushed to this point, there was no way Cai Meier could retreat. She said to the person behind her, "Le Xuan, protect our Shrek People. Don't let them be bullied," then her soul light flared, and she shot into the sky.
Zhang Lexuan arrived late, looking up at Dean Cai ascending into the sky with a complex expression, wanting to say, Dean, you're playing too big.
If you can't win, we can only hope the Star Luo Empire helps to suppress them, but what you just said wasn't exactly pleasant to hear.
On the city wall, Xu Jiawei gritted his teeth as he gave orders, every syllable imbued with indignation.
"Please have the four Guardian Douluo, Tian Sha, Ju Li, Sui Xing, and Ju Chui, prepare to intervene and stop the Mingde Hall Master at any time, but do not act now. Appear only after their fight concludes."
A civil official responded and withdrew. The prime minister's face showed hesitation as he said, "Your Majesty, your meaning is..."
"Isn't Shrek very capable of fighting? Then let them fight to their heart's content! Let's see who is stronger, her or the Mingde Hall Master. It takes time for my Star Luo to mobilize the Guardian Douluo, so it's understandable if we're delayed for a bit."
Xu Jiawei waved his large sleeve, his anger flaring. "Killing, insulting the referee, suppressing Mingdu Academy by leveraging high cultivation, and as a result, drawing out the Mingde Hall Master. Why should I clean up her mess? Do you really think Shrek is still the same Shrek as before?!"
If the one who appeared from Shrek this time was Gluttony Douluo Xuan Zi, who was a Level 98 Super Douluo, suppressing the entire arena with his immense cultivation, Xu Jiawei would have to swallow his teeth and force a smile to cooperate with Shrek.
Anyway, you're a Level 98 Super Douluo. It makes no difference whether I'm here or not. I can only go along with you for the safety of my citizens, to prevent the millions of people in Star Luo City from getting hurt.
But now, the person you've sent isn't even a Super Douluo, and you still expect me to clean up your mess? You're thinking too much!
There's been so much past animosity. I've already shown great consideration for the overall situation by not adding insult to injury. Your Shrek can no longer represent the overall situation of the Original Three Kingdoms, nor do you have the right to boss us around!
Somewhere in the audience stands, Yu Tao, a Body Sect Soul Douluo with a Right Arm Martial Soul, his eyes flickering, said to Lang Ya, who possessed a Head Martial Soul and was beside him:
"Big Brother, Shrek and Mingde Hall are fighting. Should we intervene?"
Lang Ya shook his head. "Intervene? Why intervene? That Mingde Hall Master is one of the three Level 9 Soul Engineers of the Sun Moon Empire. He's certainly Super Douluo-level in combat power. Although you and I can match Titled Douluo, we are definitely not his opponents."
He and Yu Tao were both elite Soul Douluo of the Body Sect. He possessed a Silver-grade Martial Soul Awakening, and Yu Tao possessed a Bronze-grade Martial Soul Awakening. With full effort, they could defeat ordinary Titled Douluo.
But Titled Douluo represented a Natural Barrier at each step. The gap between them and Super Douluo was still very large, and the Mingde Hall Master's strength was probably not that of an ordinary Super Douluo.
"Moreover, what does Shrek's business have to do with us? When the Sect Master returned, he said that in the future, we should stay away from the Shrek People."
Lang Ya had an expression of "it's none of my business."
Yu Tao nodded, then asked again:
"Then, Big Brother, what about those two young girls from Shrek who have the Hair Martial Soul and the Martial Soul Fusion Technique? What have you observed about them?"
Lang Ya replied without hesitation, "Of course, we'll bring them back to the Sect! When this Sect was founded, it was stated that all Soul Masters with Body Martial Souls in the world are members of this Sect!"
"The potential of those two young girls is good. If nurtured well, they might have the potential for Bronze-grade awakening. Plus, they possess the Martial Soul Fusion Technique, so their overall potential is no less than a Silver-grade genius; cultivating them into Titled Douluo would be an important foundation for this Sect!"
"Furthermore, during this period of observing the Shrek People, I unexpectedly discovered that there seems to be another Body Sect member in Shrek's team who possesses an Eye Martial Soul. If confirmed, we absolutely cannot let them go!"
"Oh, this is great, great. Shrek truly lives up to its reputation as the continent's top academy. It's overflowing with talent, much more convenient than us Body Sect members searching all over the continent for successors," Yu Tao said, laughing heartily.
Lang Ya stroked his beard and smiled, deeply agreeing:
"This matter is of great importance. After we've enjoyed the show, we'll send a message back to the sect. Two geniuses with silver-level potential should be enough to bring a smile to the Sect Master's face."
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"Oh, this is great, great. Shrek truly lives up to its reputation as the continent's top academy. It's overflowing with talent, much more convenient than us Holy Spirit Church members searching all over the continent for a Holy Maiden!"
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In another secluded corner of the Competition Stage, two figures in black robes sat in the shadows, with no one else within ten meters of them.
They gazed in rapt admiration at Ma Xiaotao, who was among the Shrek team. She still had a proud look on her face after killing someone, not thinking there was anything wrong with it, and looked exactly like the person in the illustration. They couldn't help but sigh in wonder.
"As expected of the Fire Phoenix Saintess prophesied after the Holy Emperor's manifestation! Her strength is paramount even within Shrek Academy, and she treats human lives as mere trifles. She truly is a born Holy Maiden!"
One of the black-robed figures couldn't resist reaching out a pair of pale, bloodless hands, grasping them in the direction of Ma Xiaotao, wishing he could immediately bring this naturally gifted Evil Soul Master prodigy back to the sect.
"Don't be impatient. It's not good for us to reveal ourselves here. Quickly notify the Sect Master and the elders, and have them come here swiftly to rendezvous and discuss this important matter!"
"You're absolutely right, Hahahaha... The Fire Phoenix Saintess returns for sacrifice, and the Holy Sect will prosper! Shrek truly is a good place, Hahahaha..."
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"Ah~!"
Cai Meier's scream echoed through the air, particularly loud above Star Luo City.
Just as the two groups, the Body Sect and the Holy Spirit Church, had coincidentally thanked Shrek for its gift and were preparing to call for reinforcements to "wholesale" talent from Shrek's "talent market,"
Mingde Hall Master Jing Hongchen had already completed his grand display of power. He manipulated hundreds of advanced Soul Guided Cannons, fiercely striking down Cai Meier, a Titled Douluo who had initially been arrogant but quickly became docile after being bombarded. Her Martial Soul and Soul Rings were barely holding on.
Jing Hongchen looked disdainfully at the woman, who was dazed from his attack but still glared at him with fierce eyes. A sense of amusement welled up within him.
He saw him manipulate a glove-type Level 8 Soul Guided Device, which transformed into a red palm several tens of meters wide and thick in the air, powerfully striking the defenseless Cai Meier.
The latter instantly became like a bald eagle with broken wings, falling to the ground with a helpless shriek.
Zhang Lexuan was about to go to her rescue when she saw Jing Hongchen pull out another Soul Guided Device, which formed a curtain in mid-air, catching Cai Meier. A clear sound of bones breaking came from above.
Jing Hongchen laughed heartily. He lifted the disheveled Cai Meier, who had lost all power to resist, as if she were prey, and said with disdain:
"This Hall Master mistakenly thought you had great abilities to dare act so arrogantly in this place. Turns out you're nothing special. Someone of your strength wouldn't even be needed to screw in a bolt at Mingde Hall."
"You—!" Cai Meier was furious, pointing at Jing Hongchen, about to launch into a tirade.
"Slap~!"
"This Hall Master dislikes wasting words with foolish, ignorant women like you."
Jing Hongchen slapped Cai Meier unconscious and then ignored her. He nodded slightly, smiling, towards Xu Jiawei on the city wall, whose expression had inexplicably improved.
"Foreigners visiting Star Luo without paying respects to His Majesty Star Luo. This Hall Master has been remiss in his etiquette, and I hope His Majesty Star Luo will not take offense."
Xu Jiawei really wanted to say that Jing Hongchen had done well, doing what he himself wanted to do but couldn't. However, he showed no emotion on his face, coldly waving his hand. Immediately, four powerful auras surged from Star Luo Square, maintaining vigilance from four directions.
The nine rings on their bodies pulsed in rhythm; they were, of course, the Guardian Douluo of the Star Luo Empire.
Xu Jiawei said coldly, "Mingde Hall Master, you have captured Shrek's dean. What is your intention?"
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