Level 28, Dai Huabin collapses, Jiang Nannan sends gifts? Dai Yu: Xu Sanshi, don't bother me anymore.

Zhu Lu gritted her teeth, the Hell Spirit Cat phantom appearing behind her, seemingly wanting to struggle.

However, in the next second, the Red Mark on Dai Yu's glabella suddenly split open!

Flame Pupil, appear!

Within the Golden Red vertical pupils, it was as if a volcano on the verge of eruption was contained.

That pressure originating from Life Level caused Zhu Lu's Hell Spirit Cat to instantly let out a mournful cry and shrink back into her body.

"I... I surrender..."

Zhu Lu's legs went weak, and she collapsed onto the ground.

Cui Yajie raised her hands even higher, her voice sharp:

"Surrender! We surrender!!"

She didn't want to end up like Dai Huabin, beaten into a cripple with a single punch.

The referee seemed to snap out of a daze and quickly raised his hand:

"Th-the first match of the Seventh Arena, the Red Team wins!"

"Whoosh--!!!"

The entire venue erupted in deafening cheers.

The New Students from Class One rushed onto the stage like madmen, surrounding Dai Yu and the other two in the center.

"Dai Yu! So strong!"

"Wang Dong! Well done!"

"Huo Yuhao! You've stood up too!"

Although Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong had almost no chance to make a move in this battle, as teammates, they felt honored as well.

And in the crowd, Huo Yuhao looked at Dai Yu's retreating back, his eyes slightly reddening.

Yu Ge...

He said he would help me get revenge.

He really did it.

Wang Dong stood beside Dai Yu, his pink-blue eyes secretly glancing at that stern profile, his heart inexplicably speeding up.

This guy...

His serious expression... was actually quite handsome?

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the "Fated Duel" mission!]

[Suppression Rating: S-Class (Perfect Annihilation, One-Hit Kill, Psychological Shadow Index Inflicted on Target: MAX)]

[Rewards Obtained:]

[1. Soul Power +2 Levels (Current Level: Level 28)]

[2. White Tiger Bloodline Purity Greatly Increased (Sacred Beast White Tiger Evolution: 23% → 31%)

Note: When Evolution reaches 100%, the host's 'Sacred Beast White Tiger' martial soul can evolve into God Tier!]

[3. Special Skill: White Tiger · Emperor's Might]

(Passive Skill, forms bloodline suppression against all Feline/Tiger Type Soul Beasts and martial souls, weakening target's combat power by 30%)]

[Ding! Detected important plot character "Dai Huabin" experiencing extreme breakdown, fear, and despair.

Triggered "Archrival's Fall" achievement, additional reward: Soul Bone Fragment * 2 (Automatically synthesized into Ten Thousand Year White Tiger Right Arm Bone)]

Dai Yu's heart stirred.

Ten Thousand Year White Tiger Right Arm Bone?

This was an unexpected bonus.

Although its quality couldn't compare to the Million Years origin sacrificed by the Sacred Beast White Tiger, as a soul bone, it could also greatly enhance combat power.

Moreover...

Dai Yu glanced at Dai Huabin, who was being carried away like a dead dog, and a cold smile curved his lips.

The direct descendant young master of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, had his right arm crippled by a single punch from a "waste."

When this news reached the Duke's Mansion, it would likely give certain people quite a "surprise."

"Let's go."

Dai Yu patted Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's shoulders:

"The first match is over. Let's head back to rest and prepare for the next one."

"En!"

The two nodded heavily.

Just as the three were preparing to leave the arena, a crisp female voice suddenly rang out:

"Dai Yu Junior Brother, wait a moment."

Dai Yu turned his head.

He saw a tall and graceful figure standing below the arena, her golden hair like a waterfall, her face exquisitely beautiful.

Jiang Nannan.

She held a small jade box in her hand and walked up to Dai Yu, bowing slightly:

"The battle just now... was very exciting."

"This is a small token of my appreciation. Congratulations on your first victory."

The entire audience erupted in an uproar once more.

Outer Court's Number One Beauty, Jiang Nannan, was actually giving something to a new student of her own accord?!

What kind of divine treatment was this?!

Dai Yu raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze sweeping over the jade box.

Although he didn't know what was inside, judging by the slight blush on Jiang Nannan's ear tips, it was likely quite valuable.

"Jiang Senior Sister, you are too kind."

Dai Yu did not refuse, nor did he reach out to take it, merely smiling faintly:

"It was just a small effort."

"However, if Senior Sister truly wishes to thank me..."

He paused, his gaze passing over Jiang Nannan and landing on a figure peeking out from the crowd.

"Then have that guy stop bothering Yu Hao's grilled fish stall from now on."

"Grilled fish is for everyone to eat, not for him to ruin alone."

In the crowd, Xu Sanshi's face instantly turned pig liver color.

Jiang Nannan froze for a moment, then couldn't help but let out a chuckle.

Her smile bloomed like a hundred flowers, instantly captivating the male students around them.

"Alright, I promise you."

She stuffed the jade box into Dai Yu's hand and turned to leave.

As she passed by Xu Sanshi, her steps paused slightly, and she said softly:

"Sanshi, don't bother her anymore from now on."

"Otherwise... I won't talk to you."

Xu Sanshi was struck by lightning, his entire being stunned.

By the time he came to his senses, Jiang Nannan had already disappeared into the crowd.

And Dai Yu, along with Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, strode away amidst the awe-filled gazes of the crowd.

"Dai Yu--!!!"

Xu Sanshi gritted his teeth, yet couldn't utter a single word.

Because he knew...

This time, he had truly lost completely.

Back at the dormitory.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong were still excitedly discussing the battle just now.

"Yu Ge's punch was so cool! Dai Huabin was sent flying directly!"

"Hmph, if it weren't for this Lord having to hold back those two, I could have taken them down one by one with a single punch!"

"Give it a rest, Wang Dong, you didn't even get a chance to make a move~"

"Huo Yuhao! You're asking for death!"

Watching the two bicker, Dai Yu's lips curved slightly upwards.

He walked to the window, gazing at the setting sun gradually sinking in the distance, a deep glint flashing in his eyes.

The New Student assessment was just the beginning.

Shrek Academy, Douluo Continent, God Realm...

His path was still very long.

But with this "Background Suppression System," with Old Man Yao, and with this group of reliable companions...

Dai Yu believed that no matter what lay ahead, he could--

Crush everything all the way!

[Ding! Today's battle settlement:]

[Obtained Gold Soul Coin * 5000]

[Obtained Soul Soothing Pill * 1 (Can be fed to Old Man Yao to increase favorability)]

[Spiritual Power cultivation progress + 15%]

[Tomorrow's Match Schedule Preview: Round 2 Opponent - Random Matching...]

Dai Yu looked at the information on the System Panel, a smile of anticipation curving his lips.

Round two, huh?

No matter who comes—

He'll take them all on.

The next morning.

Shrek Plaza was bustling with noise.

After yesterday's fierce competition, out of the original nearly seven hundred New Students, fewer than two hundred remained. The cruelty of elimination was evident.

However, the number of spectators today was even greater than yesterday.

Not only did the Outer Court's senior students flock to the scene, but quite a few Inner Court students also appeared in the stands.

The reason was simple.

News of Dai Yu crippling Dai Huabin with a single punch yesterday had spread like wildfire throughout the entire academy.

"Quick, look!

That's Dai Yu!"

"Dual Extreme Attributes?

Is that true?"

"Why would I lie to you!

I saw it with my own eyes!

As soon as that White Tiger Martial Soul appeared, Dai Huabin's Evil Eye White Tiger was so scared it trembled!"

"I heard his second ring is a thousand-year soul beast, and he killed it himself?"

"More than that! I heard Vice Dean Qian of the Soul Tool Department is his grandpa, and even Elder Mu is personally paying attention to him!"

"Holy crap... this background... this strength..."

(The update is a bit late, but at least it's here. Including the two chapters missing yesterday, they are now complete. Thank you all for your support!)