Codenames Set: Shrek's Eight Monsters, Their Edge Revealed

There were still three days until Suotuo City's Team Spirit Dueling Competition. In Shrek Academy's training room, everyone sat around a long table covered with a map of the Soul Dueling Arena and information on the Black Blade Team. Master Yu Xiaogang stood before the table, tapping a finger against its surface as he spoke sternly. "Many factions will be watching the competition. Your strength and martial souls can easily be remembered. To prevent retaliation from Spirit Hall or the Black Blade Team after the matches, each of you needs a codename."

"A codename?" Xiao Wu's eyes lit up. Resting her chin on her hands, she began to ponder. "That sounds so cool! What should mine be?"

"Your codenames should suit the traits of your martial souls. That will help your teammates identify you quickly while concealing your true identities." Master looked at Dai Mubai. "Dai Mubai, your martial soul is the Evil Eyes White Tiger, and your nature is fierce and forceful. Evil Eyes White Tiger is the most suitable codename."

Dai Mubai grinned and clenched his fist. "That codename has some punch! I like it!"

Master then turned to Tang San. "Your Blue Silver Grass has versatile control abilities, and your hidden weapon techniques are unfathomable, like a thousand hands that are impossible to guard against. How about Thousand Hand Asura?"

Tang San gave a slight nod, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes. "It works. This codename can remind me to stay calm in battle."

"Oscar, your martial soul is sausage, and your soul skills are primarily support-based. Sausage Vendor is simple and direct. Anyone who hears it will know what you do." Master's tone carried a hint of teasing as he looked at Oscar.

Oscar immediately accepted with a laugh. "No problem! From now on, if anyone wants sausage, just mention Sausage Vendor and get a discount!"

"Ning Rongrong, your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda is a top-tier support martial soul. Using Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda as your codename will display your strength while making your position clear to your teammates."

Ning Rongrong nodded and shook the silver bell on her wrist. "Perfect. When I use my boosts in the future, everyone will know to coordinate when they hear the name Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"Zhu Zhuqing, your Hell Spirit Cat excels in speed and stealth. The codename Ghost Cat highlights your agility-attack traits and will make your enemies wary."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded faintly, a cold gleam passing through her eyes. "That codename suits me well."

"Ma Hongjun, your Evil Fire Phoenix has tremendous explosive power and savage flames. Evil Fire Phoenix both reflects your martial soul and warns your opponents not to provoke you lightly."

Ma Hongjun scratched his head and chuckled. "The next time I set things on fire, I'll let them see just how powerful the Evil Fire Phoenix is!"

"Xiao Wu, your Soft Bone Rabbit martial soul is flexible and agile. Teleportation and Waist Bow are highly deceptive techniques. The codename Soft Bone Charm Rabbit highlights your nimbleness while concealing your aggressiveness."

Xiao Wu clapped happily. "Soft Bone Charm Rabbit! It sounds great! When I teleport behind my enemies, I'll let them taste the power of the Charm Rabbit!"

Finally, Master's gaze fell on Lin Zhixia. "Your Star River Shattering Bow can fire piercing arrows imbued with starlight. When your arrows fall, they are like meteors striking the earth. The codename Meteor Light suits the traits of your martial soul, and it can also conceal your identity as the Orphan of the Lin Family, preventing Spirit Hall from recognizing you outright."

Lin Zhixia lowered her head to look at the Star Guidance Bell in her hand. The bell swayed gently, as if it agreed with the codename. She lifted her head, her eyes filled with determination. "Meteor Light. I like that name. From now on, my arrows will be like meteors, piercing through every enemy's defenses."

Once everyone's codenames had been decided, Dai Mubai rose to his feet and braced both hands against the table, sweeping his gaze over the others. "Now that everyone has a codename, our team will be called Shrek's Eight Monsters! Let everyone know that Shrek's eight monsters are not to be provoked!"

"Shrek's Eight Monsters!" everyone shouted in unison, their voices brimming with fighting spirit. The air in the training room seemed to grow scorching hot, and every pair of eyes shone with anticipation for the competition and determination to protect their companions.

Master looked at the eight young men and women before him, a rare smile appearing on his face. "Very good. Remember your codenames and your team name. During the competition, your codenames will be your identities, and Shrek's Eight Monsters will be your support. No matter what danger you face, remember that you are one whole. Only through unity and cooperation can you defeat every enemy."

At that moment, Flender pushed open the door and walked in, carrying eight black badges engraved with their respective codenames. "I had these Spirit Dueling Badges specially made. They have patterns that conceal Soul Power. Wearing them during the competition will further hide your true Spirit Power Fluctuations."

Everyone took their badges and pinned them to their chests. Lin Zhixia touched the words "Meteor Light" on hers, then looked at the companions beside her—Tang San, Thousand Hand Asura; Dai Mubai, Evil Eyes White Tiger; Oscar, Sausage Vendor; Ning Rongrong, Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda; Zhu Zhuqing, Ghost Cat; Ma Hongjun, Evil Fire Phoenix; Xiao Wu, Soft Bone Charm Rabbit; and herself, Meteor Light.

Eight codenames, eight people, forming Shrek's Eight Monsters. At that moment, they were no longer individual soul masters, but comrades who could entrust their backs to one another.

In the distant woods, Tang Hao watched the light shining from the training room window and listened to the cheers within. A gratified smile curled across his lips. He knew that the name Shrek's Eight Monsters would soon ring through Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena, and that these children would shine with a light that belonged to them in this competition.

The Spirit Dueling Competition three days later was destined to be anything but peaceful. But Shrek's Eight Monsters were ready. Carrying their individual codenames and the faith of their team, they would face every challenge in the Soul Dueling Arena, protect one another, and protect the home they shared.