The Final Begins

The entire spectator area was filled with arguments between conspiracy theorists and fans, making it extremely noisy.

However, once the host obtained the consent of both teams in the finals and used the big screen to display the detailed information of the two teams' members, all the discussions stopped abruptly.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the dazzling data on the screen—

Shrek Academy Team:

[Captain: Xiao Wu.]

Martial Soul: Soft Bone Charm Rabbit, Level 62 Attack System Battle Spirit Emperor.

Soul Ring: Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black.

[Vice Captain: Zhu Zhuqing.]

Martial Soul: Dark Moon Spirit Cat, Level 58 Agility Attack Spirit King.

Soul Ring: Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black.

[Team Member: Ning Rongrong]

Martial Soul: Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Level 53 Support Artifact Spirit King.

Soul Ring: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Black, Black.

Spirit Hall Academy Team:

[Captain: Hu Liena.]

Martial Soul: Sky Fox, Level 74 Control-type Battle Soul Saint.

Soul Ring: Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black.

[Vice-Captain: Xie Yue.]

Martial Soul: Moon Blade, Level 62 Attack System Battle Spirit Emperor.

Soul Ring: Yellow, Purple, Purple, Purple, Black, Black.

[Team Member: Yan.]

Martial Soul: Flame Lord, Level 56 Power Attack Spirit King.

Soul Ring: Yellow, Purple, Purple, Purple, Black.

Upon seeing the detailed information about these six people, especially Hu Liena, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong, the tone of the discussion in the room instantly shifted.

Regarding Hu Liena, everyone was amazed that she had reached the Soul Saint level at such a young age.

A few people questioned her age, but many more were attracted by her Demon Charm yet spirited charm and felt a longing for her.

Xiao Wu's Soul Power Level jumped from level 59 to level 62, a change that confirmed some of the suspicions held by representatives of major powers.

As for Ning Rongrong, people's attention was more focused on the words "Nine Treasures" in her Martial Soul name and the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall than on Ning Rongrong herself.

Flender stared at the Spirit Hall's Spirit Ring Configuration on the large screen, his brows furrowing. He turned to Lin Hai beside him and asked in a low voice:

"The Spirit Ring Configuration Spirit Hall is truly baffling!"

He noticed that, in addition to Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, the Spirit Hall Team also had two other members who possessed second Soul Ring at the thousand-year level.

At this moment, the distance between Lin Hai and Xiao Wu did not prevent him from using the power of the Inkstone of No Return.

He casually set up a Space Barrier and explained:

"The Spirit Hall announced the special effects of Whale Rubber a long time ago."

"However, the information released at the time was rather general. It only said that Whale Rubber could strengthen Soul Master's physique and increase the absorption limit of Soul Ring to a certain extent, without going into too much detail."

"Even if some disciples of powerful forces have consumed Whale Rubber, they may not have dared to try absorbing Thousand-Year Soul Ring, out of caution, because they are unsure of its effects."

"But the Spirit Hall is different, because they have the Spirit Ring Pill that I refined, so they can absorb them with complete peace of mind."

Flender then pointed to two other members of the Spirit Hall Team whose second Soul Ring were still a hundred years old, and asked in confusion:

"Then what about the two of them? Lack of talent?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Hai's lips twitched slightly, and he looked at Flender with a somewhat strange expression:

"You don't really think that the Spirit Hall is entirely composed of commoners, achieving complete equality without any factions or class distinctions, do you?"

"Whale Rubber isn't particularly precious to the Spirit Hall, but it's not a resource that just anyone can use!"

Flender was taken aback at first, then chuckled self-deprecatingly and nodded, accepting the explanation.

But he then pointed to the Spirit Ring Configuration of Hu Liena and the other two, and continued to press for answers:

"What about the fourth Soul Ring? Xie Yue and Yan are the ' Golden Generation ' that your Spirit Hall has devoted all its efforts to cultivating. Why are they being treated differently?"

Lin Hai's face showed a hint of embarrassment when he heard the question.

This matter really has nothing to do with the Spirit Hall; it was he who was discriminating against them!

He coughed lightly and explained:

"The absorption of the Ten-Thousand-Year Fourth Spirit Ring can no longer be achieved by simply relying on Whale Rubber; it relies on Immortal Herb."

"But you know about immortal Immortal Herb. They have different properties, and you can't just take any one and consume it. You have to find one with relatively compatible properties."

"The Immortal Herb suitable for the Xie Yue attribute... has only recently matured. When he took it, his Soul Power Level had already exceeded level fifty."

He would never admit, even if you beat him to death, that the immortal Immortal Herb Xie Yue obtained in exchange for a passionate "brother-in-law."

Wait, brother-in-law?

Lin Hai suddenly thought of something and his gaze fell on Flender again.

The middle-aged man in front of me, who looks somewhat cunning, is, in a sense, my brother-in-law, right?

A thought struck him, and he tentatively asked:

"Dean, after all this time, haven't you ever thought to ask me if I have any suitable Immortal Herb for you?"

"That's something that can transform a person completely, even Martial Soul Evolution. Aren't you tempted at all?"

Flender was visibly taken aback upon hearing this.

Haven't you thought about it? Actually, I have.

However, unlike Yu Xiaogang, he did not have such a deep obsession with the Immortal Herb.

It would be good to have it, but he wouldn't force it if he didn't.

He pondered for a moment, then waved his hand and said in a nonchalant tone, "I don't care about immortal Immortal Herb."

"Now I just hope that you can treat Er Long kindly, and also treat Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, Rong Rong and the others well."

"Strength has never been the most important thing to me. Friends, students, and Shrek Academy are."

Then, he changed the subject, pointing to Ma Hongjun on the field below, his tone earnest:

"If you're so kind, try to help the fat guy."

"Although this kid may seem unruly, he is essentially a filial son."

"His actions... may have been mixed with some indulgent thoughts. But they mainly stemmed from the defects of his Martial Soul, so he can't be entirely blamed."

Lin Hai looked at the undisguised concern for Ma Hongjun in Flender's eyes and nodded with a smile.

But he immediately followed up with a pointed question, "So, what about Yu Xiaogang? Does the dean think I should help him?"

Flender's lips twitched involuntarily, a helpless bitter smile appearing on his face. He looked at Lin Hai and slowly said:

"From beginning to end, you never intended to help Xiao Gang solve his Martial Soul problem, did you?"

"That's true." Lin Hai admitted frankly without any hesitation. "He's been your close friend for many years, so you have a reason to help him."

"But in my eyes, he's a complete scumbag. How could I possibly help someone I despise?!"

"There's more to the story between him and your teacher than meets the eye..." Flender instinctively wanted to say something in defense of the other person.