Anger Solves Nothing

That student moved quickly. By the time Shen Tianchen arrived at the training grounds, quite a few students had already rushed over after hearing the news.

For these students, no one wanted to miss the chance to witness a match between the academy's geniuses firsthand.

The members of Imperial Dou First Team were the seven strongest people in the academy.

In the eyes of some students, Shen Tianchen must have offended them over something and had been forced to accept the challenge this way.

With so many students present today, whoever lost would be thoroughly humiliated.

At the sight of Shen Tianchen, Osler raised an internationally friendly gesture and mocked, "Did this coward have to be carried here by other students?"

"With so many students here to bear witness today, this is a fair spar. Don't accuse us of bullying you afterward."

Shen Tianchen smiled calmly. "Since when did the weakest member of the team dare bark so wildly?"

When it came to stirring things up, the two of them combined could not compare to a single toe of Shen Tianchen's.

Osler flew into a rage at those words, his face instantly darkening. "Good. Very good. I hope your strength is better than your mouth!"

Yu Feng beside him sneered repeatedly as well.

Shen Tianchen gave a cold laugh. "What, just because you entered the academy before me, you think you can throw your weight around?"

"Or does this academy rank people by seniority and order of arrival?"

As the saying went, the accomplished were teachers. The Spirit Master World had always revered strength above all else. Seniority was worthless before true strength.

Of course, provoking one's opponent was also part of winning.

When Shen Tianchen had entered the training grounds just now, Osler had keenly sensed a faint disturbance in the energy of the surrounding space, which immediately put some pressure on him.

Once the bow was drawn, there was no turning back. With so many students watching today, how could he continue to show his face in the academy if he backed down?

Just now, Osler and Yu Feng had clearly held the initiative. After those words, the two of them had undoubtedly taken the moral high ground.

Watching the group argue, Shen Tianchen shook his head with a bitter smile. These two were far too lax in their cultivation. Letting them suffer a little would do them good.

Still, to be fair, he had to give them a reminder, at least so they would not lose too badly.

"Osler, Yu Feng, this is a provocation. Don't let him drag you into his rhythm."

After hearing their captain's reminder, Yu Feng sneered. "Though there are two of us, we won't fight you together. Pick whichever one you want to fight first, so no one can accuse us of gossiping behind your backs."

His goal achieved, Shen Tianchen smiled knowingly.

Under normal circumstances, he truly could have fought both of them at once without much pressure.

But this was the academy, and besides, he did not want them to lose too badly.

After all, there was no real grudge between them. Osler and Yu Feng were decent enough people; they were merely somewhat arrogant.

After the two sides finished discussing matters, Shen Tianchen slowly walked to the center of the field and crooked a finger at Osler. "You. Come on."

Osler had naturally heard that his opponent's Spirit was a sword, but he believed that with his thirty-third Soul Power Level, dealing with Shen Tianchen would be effortless.

"Very good. I admire your courage. I hope you can show me some real strength."

Shen Tianchen shot back, "I could say the same to you."

"Since that is the case, I will serve as the referee for this match."

At some point, Qin Ming had appeared among the crowd.

Upon hearing Qin Ming's voice, the students consciously moved aside and made a path for him. Qin Ming then walked into the center of the field.

"Teacher Qin."

The members of Imperial Dou First Team bowed to Qin Ming one by one.

Shen Tianchen looked at him, but not the slightest emotion could be seen on his face.

Qin Ming had been among Shrek Academy's earliest batch of students. After graduating, he had taken a position at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Ever since learning of Shrek Academy's predicament, he had secretly used quite a few academy resources to support them.

More importantly, he had inherited the true teachings of Shrek's teachers. The personalities of those teachers were practically all concentrated in him.

His current Soul Emperor strength had little to do with himself. The three Education Committee members deserved much of the credit.

They had regarded Qin Ming as Heaven Dou Royal Academy's future successor and had invested no small amount of effort into him.

Yet because Shrek Academy had been obstructed by Prince Xue Xing, he had resolutely left with them, even claiming that he had nothing tying him down.

Shen Tianchen was truly curious how Shrek's teachers had managed to brainwash all their students like this.

In the original timeline, Imperial Dou First Team had encountered Shrek Academy at the Great Soul Arena. They had thought they could easily defeat them, only for Tang San to turn the tide.

Even Ye Lingling and the Shi family brothers had faced mortal danger, yet Qin Ming had hidden in his shell like a turtle without saying a word.

It was simply because the opposing side was led by his own teacher, and he saw the shadows of his former self in Shrek's students.

If he were a qualified teacher, he would never have watched his students face such deadly danger like that. Otherwise, he was not worthy of being a teacher at all.

As Qin Ming announced the start of the match, Osler immediately assumed a combat stance. The Ghost Leopard Spirit possessed him in an instant, and three Soul Rings—two yellow and one purple—appeared beneath his feet.

Shen Tianchen merely summoned the Dragon Abyss Sword silently and held it in his hand.

The instant the Dragon Abyss Sword appeared, Qin Ming frowned.

This sword gave him a strange feeling. Or rather, it was not a purely sword-type Spirit.

Having taught for so many years, he had seen many powerful Spirits, such as Yu Tianheng's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon and Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia. Yet he had never seen, nor even heard of, such a Sword Spirit.

However, the match had already begun, so it was not his place to say anything.

Seeing that Shen Tianchen had merely summoned his Spirit without revealing his Soul Rings, Osler frowned. "Why haven't you revealed your Soul Rings? Don't you know that this is the most basic respect for an opponent?"

Shen Tianchen smiled frankly and pointed his sword at Osler. "Those defeated by my hand have never been considered opponents. We can talk about Soul Rings after you make me feel some pressure."

Osler sneered at that and stopped paying attention to him. His figure flashed as he charged toward Shen Tianchen.

"First Spirit Ability, Leopard Speed!"

"Second Spirit Ability, Leopard Shadow Consecutive Attack!"

As soon as he spoke, Osler's speed abruptly increased. His hands transformed into the claws of a Ghost Leopard as he attacked Shen Tianchen.

Yet Shen Tianchen remained standing in place without moving.

Just as Osler's attack was about to land on him, he finally moved.

He drove the Dragon Abyss Sword into the ground before him. As Soul Power poured into it, a Soul Power barrier appeared around him, protecting him within.

When Osler's attack struck the Soul Power barrier, it merely trembled once without so much as a crack appearing. Osler, on the other hand, was sent flying by the barrier's recoil.

Had he not steadied himself in time, he would have already fallen out of the arena.

The observing students were so shocked by the sight that their mouths hung open.

Qin Ming's brows were knitted tightly. From start to finish, Shen Tianchen had not revealed his Soul Rings, and even with his Soul Emperor cultivation, Qin Ming could not discern the other party's Soul Power Level.

Shen Tianchen, however, felt no pressure whatsoever. When he released his Soul Power to form the barrier, the Wind God Pearl had already activated and replenished all the Soul Power he had expended.

On the other side, Osler finally began taking Shen Tianchen seriously after steadying himself.

But he still had no intention of giving up. He immediately brought his hands together. "Third Spirit Ability, Leopard Shadow Clone!"

The Ghost Leopard Spirit trembled, rapidly creating multiple clones that charged at Shen Tianchen alongside Osler.

Seeing his opponent's actions, Shen Tianchen no longer intended to play around.

With a thought, a purple Soul Ring rose beneath his feet. "First Spirit Ability, Violet Firmament Heavenly Thunder Sword!"

The Dragon Abyss Sword suddenly appeared in midair. Purple lightning spread from its blade, forming four thunder swords.

With a flick of Shen Tianchen's finger, all five swords, including the Dragon Abyss Sword, shot toward Osler with destructive force.

Sensing that this Spirit Ability was no simple matter, Osler's brows furrowed deeply. But with the arrow already nocked, he had no choice but to loose it.

The four thunder swords attacked Osler's Ghost Leopard clones, while the Dragon Abyss Sword targeted Osler himself.

The moment their Spirit Abilities collided, a powerful wave of Soul Power erupted outward from the two of them.

Osler held out for only a few seconds before being blasted away. He crashed into the spectator stands, rolled twice, and passed out on the spot.

If even his main body had ended up like that, there was no need to mention the clones. They lasted only an instant before being shredded by the sword light.

The students in the spectator stands were left staring in shock.