Shameless to the Point of Abandoning All Dignity, Shrek Merges with the Imperial Dou Team

The next day, bright and early, Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena was already bustling with activity.

Because the Shrek Team was so popular, Manager Ao had directly cleared out the main Soul Fighting Arena for Shrek's match.

But even in the largest main Soul Fighting Arena, every seat was still occupied.

Standing in the mentor and team-member viewing area of the main Soul Fighting Arena, Yu Xiaogang gripped the railing with both hands. The Spirit Dueling Competition was about to begin, and a smile involuntarily spread across his face.

"We should win this for sure."

"I hope so."

Qin Ming, standing beside Yu Xiaogang, heard Master's confident declaration. The corner of his mouth twitched, and his face was full of gloom.

This Master... really had a lot of ideas. Every one of them was a bizarre move.

You might not believe this, but I, Qin Ming, the most outstanding graduate of Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the past twenty years and a teacher there, had almost been conned into entering a Soul Elder-level Spirit Dueling Competition.

If I had really gone, my good name, Qin Ming's good name, would have been ruined beyond repair.

In the end, he had agreed to lend the Imperial Dou Team members to Shrek, and only then had he managed to escape.

For the sake of winning, this Master had truly abandoned all shame!

With the Imperial Dou Team joining them, Flender and Zhao Wuji's complexions had also become considerably rosier, and a hint of confidence had appeared between their brows.

Yesterday, they had urgently selected the most suitable Soul Masters from among the Imperial Dou members and merged them with the Shrek team. They had worked together through the night, and the results were fairly good.

"Although this victory would be a bit underhanded, winning is what matters. After all, this concerns the academy's survival."

"I heard that kid Su Ran hasn't recruited any students during this past month either. The four little fellows fighting this time are still the same four. Four against seven... Heh, it would be difficult for us not to win."

Flender smiled knowingly and stroked his hairstyle.

"Old Zhao, Xiao Gang, what do you think? Could it be that Su Ran coveted our Shrek from the beginning? That's why he deliberately opened his academy beside ours to attract our attention. Then, using this opportunity, he could merge Peach Blossom Spring Academy into our Shrek, and join us in the process?"

"If he begs me later, I suppose I can put our past grievances aside and hire him as a teacher at Shrek. I have always thought highly of him."

Flender deliberately raised his voice, ensuring that Su Ran, who was also sitting in the VIP Seat watching the match, could hear him.

In truth, he himself had coveted Su Ran and Su Ran's students for a long time.

Shrek had already witnessed the abilities of three of Su Ran's four students. One was a tiger even steadier and more ferocious than Mubai, one was a Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Support System Soul Master capable of protecting himself, and one was a mysterious and agile Hell Spirit Cat who was supposedly capable of using a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Mubai. That new student, Meng Yiran, probably wasn't inferior to them either.

If these people joined Shrek, it would truly be like adding wings to a tiger or a dragon entering the sea. There would be few Soul Master teams capable of competing with Shrek.

"Flender, shut your filthy mouth."

Su Ran merely sat there calmly, but Dragon Duke and Snake Grandma beside him glared fiercely at Flender and the others.

Dragon Cane struck the ground, and his imposing aura burst forth. Even Flender and Zhao Wuji, both top-level Soul Sages, shuddered all over and stopped speaking, turning their gazes toward the arena instead.

Su Ran alone was already enough to give Shrek a headache. Now a Peerless Dragon Snake pair had appeared as well... They couldn't afford to provoke them.

During the month Meng Yiran had spent undergoing special training and studying at Peach Blossom Spring Academy, Dragon Duke and Snake Grandma had also stayed in Suotuo City, occasionally visiting Meng Yiran.

Meng Yiran's special training was arduous, and they felt rather sorry for her.

At first, Dragon Duke had questioned Su Ran's teaching methods. But as Meng Yiran's progress accelerated at an astonishing rate, his doubts gradually turned into understanding, then into admiration, and eventually even into a hint of worship.

He had never seen such an outstanding young man. At such a young age, he could make the Soul Master system blossom with creativity. Not only had he greatly increased Yiran's strength in just one short month, but he had also truly enabled her to surpass her limits and absorb a Third Soul Ring that was more than two thousand years old.

He absolutely would not allow that bunch of Shrek trash to keep shouting so arrogantly.

Still, respect was respect, and they remained somewhat worried.

All four of Su Ran's disciples were dragons among men, but even two fists could not defeat four hands. Four people fighting seven was simply far too difficult.

"I'm delighted to see all our guests again. It is Doudou's honor to once again host the team-battle Spirit Dueling Competition in the main Soul Fighting Arena for all our honored guests..."

"This match is a special showdown between the strongest Silver Soul team, Shrek, and the mysterious team—the Peach Blossom Spring Team."

"Before the match begins, I need to explain the rules to everyone. This is a Survival Battle between Shrek and the Peach Blossom Spring Team. The winning side's teacher will take over the opposing side's students, compensate the opposing side with ten thousand Gold Soul Coins, and receive a share of the Great Soul Arena's rewards."

"In addition, at the request of Master of Shrek Academy, this match does not restrict the use of powers other than Martial Souls. Weapons may be used."

"Next, let us welcome the members of both teams into the arena."

"On the left, the Shrek Team!"

The hostess appeared to be only eighteen or nineteen years old. She wore an elegant and beautiful white dress, and her brown hair fell in large waves. Holding a cone-shaped amplifying Soul Tool in her hand, she stood atop the golden pillar at the very center of the Spirit Dueling Platform, a professional smile on her pretty face as she explained things to the audience.

As the hostess's voice fell, the Starry Avenue on the left opened, and several men and women walked out.

"I believe many spectators watched yesterday's match between Shrek and the Imperial Dou Team. Shrek and the Imperial Dou Team met through battle, and today, the two teams have merged to face the Peach Blossom Spring Team together."

"I'm sure everyone is familiar with their names as well."

"Evil Eye White Tiger! White Tiger Martial Soul, Level 38 Power Attack System Battle Soul Master!"

"Thousand Hand Asura! Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, Level 32 Control System Battle Soul Master!"

"Evil Fire Phoenix! Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, Level 29 Power Attack System Soul Grandmaster!"

"Soft Bone Charm Rabbit! Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul, Level 32 close-combat Power Attack System Battle Soul Master!"

"Yu Tianheng! Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, Level 39 Power Attack System Battle Soul Master!"

"Dugu Yan! Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul, Level 38 Control System Battle Soul Master!"

"Ye Lingling! Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, Level 35 Support System Tool Soul Master!"

"Their Soul Ring Configurations are all two yellow and one purple—the optimal Soul Ring Configuration!"

As the Shrek lineup was announced, the entire venue erupted! The excitement was deafening!

The number-one and number-two Silver Soul teams had merged into one. Who could stand against them?

Four Power Attack types, two Control types, and one healer—this Soul Master composition was far too savage. It was clearly designed for a fierce frontal assault, with the goal of crushing the opponent!

Feeling the audience's enthusiasm, Yu Xiaogang also thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere.

They had originally planned to use a conservative lineup and deploy the Imperial Dou Team's Black Tortoise Defense System Soul Master.

He had even wanted to pull Ma Hongjun from the lineup. His level was too low, while several of the other team members from Heaven Dou Royal Academy had reached Level 35 or higher, giving them a greater Winning Chance. But considering that Xiao San and the other two worked together with greater Tacit Understanding, they had ultimately chosen to let Ma Hongjun compete.

But after learning that only four people from Peach Blossom Spring Academy would be taking the field, Master was even more delighted. He had directly changed the Shrek lineup into its current extremely powerful offensive formation.

There was only one goal—to smash Peach Blossom Spring Academy!

Yu Xiaogang couldn't help looking smugly toward Su Ran. Tremble, young man. Watch and learn carefully. You never imagined I would use this lineup, did you? I even changed the Spirit Dueling rules.

This is my trump card. With Xiao San's Hidden Weapons bolstering us, it is the reason I dare say we are certain to win.

But to his disappointment, even after hearing that the match rules had changed, Su Ran remained completely unmoved. He merely sat there calmly, watching the arena in silence, as if the excitement and commotion there had nothing to do with him.

Oscar, sitting beside Flender, had his head lowered. He was too embarrassed to face anyone.

(._.) I'm the only one who got kicked off the team. This is so humiliating!

I feel like I'm being targeted.

Will someone speak up for me?

Am I really worse at support than Ye Lingling?

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An extra update tonight