You Didn't Expect This, Did You?!

Inside the Shrek Seven Devils' lounge.

Grandmaster laid out the terms Manager Ao had offered earlier. "What do you think? My suggestion is to fight. Whether we can win or not, we won't know the gap between us until we've fought them!"

"I agree with Teacher! We're no weaker than they are!" Seeing everyone looking somewhat discouraged, Tang San naturally stepped forward to support his teacher.

"I'll go with my brother!" Since Tang San had spoken, Xiao Wu naturally couldn't be left behind.

Though Tang San and Xiao Wu had voiced their stance, Grandmaster saw that the others were still hesitant and spoke again. "I know the pressure may be immense! But you all have your own pride. When you let go of it, it proves that you've matured, but you must not forget that pride, because it is the direction that drives you forward!"

If Ye Han had been here, Grandmaster's eloquence would definitely have amazed him. In his original world, with speaking skills like that, he could at least have been the head of a pyramid scheme.

Perhaps inspired by Grandmaster, the Shrek group finally regained their confidence.

"Good! Since Manager Ao asked us for this favor, we have the right to choose first! Will you fight the Second Dimension Battle Team first, or the Royal Fighting Team?"

The moment Grandmaster finished speaking, everyone from Shrek said in unison, "The Royal Fighting Team!"

Seeing that even Tang San had chosen the Royal Fighting Team this time, Grandmaster sighed softly. Still, he could understand. Over the past few days, the people from Second Dimension Academy had displayed truly formidable pressure.

If they lost their first match against the Second Dimension Battle Team, their chances against the Royal Fighting Team afterward would become very slim.

"Since you've chosen the Royal Fighting Team, I'll go over their lineup! Add anything if you have questions!" Grandmaster took out the information Manager Ao had given them before leaving.

"Their captain and vice-captain are undoubtedly the first ones to watch. Yu Tianheng is level 43 and comes from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Needless to say, his top-tier Beast Martial Soul is formidable. Dugu Yan is level 42, and her Martial Soul is the Azure Ridge Serpent Emperor. It was inherited from Poison Douluo Dugu Bo. Her snake venom is extremely potent, so you must be very careful! These are also the only two Soul Ancestors on their team!"

"If it's snake venom, I can handle it! Fatty, remember to coordinate with me then!" Tang San was the first to speak, resolving one of Grandmaster's concerns.

Hearing that Tang San had a solution, Ma Hongjun naturally showed no fear. "No problem. I'll do whatever you say, Third Brother!"

"Very good. Next are the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo. Their Martial Souls are Black Tortoise Turtles, and their Soul Power is level 38 and level 37 respectively! They're defense-type Soul Masters! If possible, leave them for last!"

"Yu Feng and Osler are both level 36 Agility Attack Type Soul Masters, with Wind Chime Bird and Ghost Panther Martial Souls. Lastly, there's Ye Lingling, a level 35 Support Department Soul Master. Her Martial Soul is the Nine Heart Begonia! Anything to add?"

After hesitating for a while, Ning Rongrong stepped forward. "Grandmaster, I think Ye Lingling should be the first one we take out!"

Everyone looked at Ning Rongrong, waiting for her reason.

"I've heard my father mention the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul. It is passed down through a single bloodline, and as long as she isn't dead, she'll keep healing her teammates. Her Soul Skills have only one function: healing!"

Ning Rongrong's words made everyone understand Ye Lingling's importance.

"Grandmaster, aren't two Soul Ancestors on the other side a bit too much?" Oscar asked with an awkward smile.

"Yeah! I thought we had some hope at first, but they also have Ye Lingling. Even if we take out Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng, she can bring them back!" Ma Hongjun was also beginning to despair.

Naturally, Grandmaster had not come unprepared. He spoke first, "There will be a Soul Fighting match between the Second Dimension Battle Team and the Royal Fighting Team arranged by Manager Ao later today! After dinner, all of you will go watch it!"

Meanwhile, the Royal Fighting Team and Ye Han's group had naturally also received their team arrangements for the afternoon. Ye Han and the others were unconcerned.

However, the Royal Fighting Team was in an uproar.

"Captain, do we really need to take this so seriously? I've memorized all this information already. Do we still need to read it?" Osler impatiently tossed the materials aside.

Perhaps encouraged by his example, Yu Feng spoke up as well. "Captain, aren't we being too cautious? Even if they're all level 39, you and the vice-captain are both Soul Ancestor-level Soul Masters."

Yu Tianheng did not know how to tell them. Was he supposed to admit that he hadn't been able to beat them even when they were only level 30? That was too embarrassing to say.

"I hope you take this opponent seriously. I know Ye Han and the others' strength. To put it bluntly, our chance of winning is less than twenty percent! And that twenty percent comes from Ye Lingling!"

None of them believed Yu Tianheng's words. Or perhaps they simply did not want to believe them.

Looking at these self-centered teammates, Yu Tianheng sighed. Perhaps one defeat would make them see reality clearly.

"Teacher Qin Ming, how is the information gathering going?" Unable to persuade his own teammates, Yu Tianheng could only seek a higher chance of victory elsewhere.

"For some reason, both our battle records and theirs have been sealed by the Great Soul Arena! In other words, both sides are completely in the dark!" Qin Ming said regretfully.

Yu Tianheng knew there was nothing to be done now that it had happened. "Maybe that's good for us too! That way, Ye Lingling's ability won't be targeted. Osler, don't release your Martial Soul when the time comes. Stand at the back, and we'll pass off the fake as real!"

Yu Tianheng's plan was simple. As long as he protected Ye Lingling, they could drag the battle out and wear Ye Han's group down. But he was afraid Ye Han might have some hidden move.

However, with the Great Soul Arena sealing the information, Ye Han and the others definitely would not know their lineup, and he had never revealed it. If someone was about to be instantly eliminated, they would sacrifice Osler first.

Unfortunately, Yu Tianheng did not know that Ye Han had already seen through the entire situation. He had long known Ye Lingling's abilities and would not be misled.

Soon, the afternoon's Soul Fighting match was about to begin. Far more people had come than usual today, thanks in part to the Great Soul Arena deliberately increasing the odds to attract wagers.

With two evenly matched teams, no one knew how to bet. Some believed the Second Dimension Battle Team's Soul Skills were more unpredictable, while others thought the Royal Fighting Team had a better chance because they had two Soul Ancestors.

"Alright, welcome to the long-awaited seven-versus-seven showdown! On one side, we have the Second Dimension Battle Team, who have never lost a Team Battle since registering. On the other, the Royal Fighting Team, who possess two Soul Ancestors. What kind of thrilling clash will they bring us?"

"Enough talk! Start already!"

The spectators outside the arena paid no attention to the host's expression and roared continuously.

"You didn't expect us to meet so soon, did you?" Ye Han smiled at Yu Tianheng.

Yu Tianheng hesitated, wanting to ask the question in his heart, but he knew this was not the time. Suppressing his unease, he replied with no lack of momentum, "Ye Han, we might not lose this time!"

Ye Han looked over their formation. Osler stood at the very back, while Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan stood side by side. Even the two defense-type Soul Masters stood in front of Osler, looking as though they were protecting him.

"That's not for certain." Ye Han revealed a meaningful smile.

The host finally finished introducing both sides. "Since everyone can hardly wait, I hereby announce that the Soul Fighting match begins!"

Clap!

A crisp clap rang out. In an instant, Ye Lingling and Todo switched places.

The sudden change caught everyone from the Royal Fighting Team off guard, but Ye Han and Todo did not hesitate. Ye Han drove a fist directly into Ye Lingling's stomach.

Before Ye Lingling could react, she was already badly injured and sent flying out of the arena. Todo did the same to Dugu Yan. Though she also failed to react in time, the Shi Mo brothers at the rear caught her, preventing her from being thrown out of bounds.

"Everyone, surround Todo!" Yu Tianheng had been completely caught off guard by the sudden development. The plan he had laid out so confidently had been broken in an instant.

There was no time to think about why Ye Han had targeted Ye Lingling so directly. The priority now was eliminating Todo, who had delivered himself into their hands.

Todo's lips curved slightly as he faced the attack. Fearless, he charged straight at Yu Tianheng and the other five. Yu Tianheng thought Todo had gone mad.

"First Soul Skill, Soul Devouring City!"

"Third Soul Skill, Devoted Benevolence!"

Two domain-like skills covered the entire arena. Yu Tianheng knew what Soul Devouring City was, since he had seen it before.

But he knew nothing at all about Devoted Benevolence. Since that was the case, he decided to ignore it and eliminate one opponent first.

"Forget everything else, eliminate one first!"

"Fourth Soul Skill, Blue Lightning Divine Dragon Rush!"

"Fourth Soul Skill, Azure Ridge Thrust!"

"First Soul Skill, Wing Blade!"

Two Fourth Soul Skills, along with Yu Feng in the air, bore down on Todo. Osler and the Shi Mo brothers blocked Ye Han's group's path to provide support, yet Todo did not dodge in the slightest. The sight made Yu Tianheng's heart skip a beat.

The moment both sides collided, Yu Tianheng was sent flying backward and smashed viciously outside the arena.

Todo, who had taken all the attacks, stood completely unharmed as he looked at the dumbfounded Dugu Yan.

"Yu Tianheng has been eliminated. There's no need to play around anymore! End this quickly!" Ye Han said calmly.

At Ye Han's command, the entire team swiftly spread out. The Shi Mo brothers and Osler, who were about to move, were instantly frozen.

Yu Feng in the air was also struck down by Yoruichi. Lia then sent him straight out of the arena with a Wind King's Hammer.

Ye Han walked over to the frozen Shi Mo brothers and effortlessly sent everyone out of the arena. Only Dugu Yan remained on the entire stage.

"Well? Are you still going to fight?" Ye Han asked Dugu Yan with a smile.

Dugu Yan replied irritably, "Ye Han, you're as annoying as ever. Seriously! We surrender!"

This Soul Fighting match had been thrilling yet bizarre. Was it intense? Absolutely. But it had also ended incredibly quickly.

Up in the viewing stands, Grandmaster's pen repeatedly moved and paused, his brow tightly furrowed.