Your strength is not as tough as your mouths

"Let me test my Spirit Ability on you." As Shen Tianchen spoke, the purple spirit ring beneath his feet lit up. "Second Spirit Ability, Dragon Scale Blaze!"

The Dragon Abyss Sword immediately blazed with azure light. A three-foot-long azure sword radiance, accompanied by bursts of dragon roars, slashed toward Second Wolf in the distance.

Shen Tianchen's objective was clear. With the amplification of the Wind God Pearl within him and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, his figure flashed across the spirit fighting platform like a ghost, heading straight for Second Wolf.

"A thousand-year second spirit ring? How is that possible?! Second Brother!" Big Wolf's eyes widened as he rushed toward Second Wolf.

Unfortunately, Shen Tianchen's Second Spirit Ability carried a degree of Mental Attack. Affected by the dragon roar, Big Wolf suddenly felt the world spin around him. Yet he ignored it all and forced himself to reach his younger brother's side.

Seeing his reaction, Shen Tianchen inwardly thought, Just as expected.

The two brothers had cultivated together since childhood and shared an exceptionally deep bond. How could the elder brother bear to watch his younger brother fall into danger?

As long as Big Wolf came to support him, Ning Rongrong in the rear would be absolutely safe, allowing her to focus entirely on amplifying Shen Tianchen.

"Second Spirit Ability, Magic Wolf Fist!" Purple light gathered around Big Wolf's right hand, and he charged forward.

Upon seeing such might, Second Wolf could not help but freeze.

"Second Brother, what are you standing there for? Counterattack!"

Prompted by Big Wolf, Second Wolf quickly came to his senses. The second yellow spirit ring beneath his feet lit up. "Second Spirit Ability, Magic Wolf Claw!" His right hand transformed into a wolf claw, which he raised to meet the attack.

The two brothers struggled bitterly against this Spirit Ability. Watching from the side, Shen Tianchen's lips curled into a strange smile.

"Looks like your strength really isn't as tough as your mouths. If this is all you've got, then it's time for you to leave the stage."

With that, he raised the Dragon Abyss Sword in his right hand toward the sky. Countless motes of starlight gradually merged into it, and the patterns on the sword's surface began to flicker.

Once the starlight had nearly finished merging, he softly chanted, "One Sword Rules Mercy, One Sword Buries Despair. First Form of the Dragon Abyss Sword Technique, Star Sword!"

At once, the Dragon Abyss Sword erupted with brilliant dark-purple light. Two sword radiances then crossed through the air as they slashed toward the two opponents.

Elsewhere.

Having just resisted Shen Tianchen's Second Spirit Ability, the brothers were completely exhausted.

Big Wolf in particular had stood at the forefront of the attack and suffered more severe injuries. His aura was weak at the moment, yet he still positioned himself half a step ahead of his younger brother.

Before they could fully react, two overwhelmingly powerful sword radiances had already arrived before them. In their haste, they could only circulate their Soul Power and defend with all their strength.

But with this move, let alone in their current state, they might not have been able to block it even at their peak.

Sure enough, after holding on for only a few moments, the two were blasted away by the sword radiances. Their bodies smashed into the wall before they crashed heavily to the ground, unconscious.

Had Shen Tianchen not deliberately held back, with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's amplification, the two of them would not even have been able to receive his first attack.

If he truly went all out now, they probably would not be able to participate in another spirit battle for ten days to half a month. That was also why he had not revealed his spirit ring configuration.

He had come to participate in spirit battles to train and improve himself. If he one-shotted his opponents with a single sword, what the hell would he be training for?

The spectators' stance shifted along with the course of the match.

Shen Tianchen crushed the Magic Wolf brothers with absolute strength, firmly taking control of the battle. At once, applause broke out across the entire arena.

There was no suspense whatsoever. After seeing the Magic Wolf Combination sent flying, the referee immediately declared the Dimples Combination victorious.

For a time, the audience below erupted in thunderous cheers.

Shen Tianchen's gaze was sharp at that moment. He believed that with his talent and hard work, he would certainly achieve what the previous protagonists had achieved—and even surpass them.

Tonight's matches had ended. After resting briefly within the Great Soul Arena, Shen Tianchen and Ning Rongrong returned to the hotel.

Unexpectedly, the fanatical female fans had not come to block their path today. Instead, it was their opponents from earlier, the Magic Wolf Combination.

Ning Rongrong's expression darkened. "What? You couldn't beat us on stage, so you want another fight offstage?"

Big Wolf gave Shen Tianchen a slight bow. "Thank you, friend!"

Perhaps because the match between both sides had been too exciting, or perhaps because of the bond between the Magic Wolf brothers, the Great Soul Arena's organizers had proactively arranged for a Healing System Spirit Master to treat their injuries after the match.

Of course, Big Wolf did not know the reason. He assumed Shen Tianchen had specially arranged it, which was why they had come to thank him.

Shen Tianchen was utterly confused, but he casually replied, "No need to thank me. We were opponents on the stage, but we aren't enemies off it."

Then, Second Wolf also apologized to Ning Rongrong.

The character of these two brothers earned Shen Tianchen and Ning Rongrong's appreciation.

Afterward, Ning Rongrong took out a letter of recommendation and handed it to Big Wolf. "Since you're so sincere, this young lady will grant you an opportunity. If you wish to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, bring this letter with you. Someone inside will take you in."

After the two sides parted, Shen Tianchen asked curiously, "Rongrong, was it you who arranged for the Great Soul Arena's Healing System Spirit Masters to treat them just now?"

Ning Rongrong first shook her head, then explained, "It wasn't me. The organizers probably recognized my background and feared that the brothers might retaliate against me, so they took the initiative to arrange it."

Shen Tianchen nodded. He understood that it was common for factions to do one another favors. Then he returned to the hotel with Ning Rongrong.

Early the next morning, Shen Tianchen was awakened by the bustle on the streets.

He guessed it: Shrek Academy's annual admissions had begun.

This time, Dai Mubai was responsible for maintaining order at the scene, while Li Yusong handled the registration process for new students.

Compared with before, Dai Mubai watched the crowd much more closely this time.

Ever since his battle with Shen Tianchen, he had acknowledged the latter's strength. Moreover, Headmaster Flender had told him that Shen Tianchen would definitely come here to register.

As a senior student, he often gave directions to new students, especially junior girls.

Yet after waiting for a long time, he still did not see Shen Tianchen and Ning Rongrong come to register.

Instead, Tang San and Xiao Wu were the first to arrive at the registration area.

Tang San held a slight favorable impression of Dai Mubai due to his earlier refusal to use his status to pressure others. Their eyes met, and they clasped their fists in greeting.

Seeing her Third Brother act this way, Xiao Wu was somewhat displeased. "Brother, why are you always so polite to rude people like that? I just don't want you associating too much with that lecherous tiger."

Tang San shook his head slightly. "Xiao Wu, Senior Dai's private life may be somewhat improper, but you need to understand that strength is respected in this world. Beautiful women have loved heroes since ancient times; it is only natural for them to draw close to the strong."

"And that boy from yesterday may also be our senior. We'll all be studying together in the future, so making our relationship too tense won't do anyone any good."

Xiao Wu said leisurely, "That lecher did look rather handsome. I just don't know how strong he is."

Tang San shook his head helplessly, then looked into the distance.

He watched for quite some time but never caught sight of Shen Tianchen and Ning Rongrong.

Moreover, he noticed that Dai Mubai also seemed to be looking for someone.

"Could it be that they aren't students of Shrek Academy?"

Tang San formed a guess, but he did not pay much attention to it.