Level 28, Dai Huabin Breaks Down, Jiang Nannan Brings a Gift? Dai Yu: Xu Sanshi, Don't Bother Me Anymore

Zhu Lu clenched her teeth as the phantom of the Hell Spirit Cat emerged behind her, seemingly still struggling.

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

Flame Pupil, manifest!

Within the golden-red Vertical Pupils, it was as if a volcano about to erupt was contained.

The suppression originating from their Life Level made Zhu Lu's Hell Spirit Cat let out a mournful cry before instantly retreating into her body.

"I... I admit defeat..."

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

Cui Yajie directly raised both hands, her voice shrill:

"We admit defeat! We admit defeat!!"

She didn't want to end up like Dai Huabin, crippled by a single punch.

The referee came to his senses and hurriedly raised his hand:

"Th-the first match at the Seventh Arena, victory goes to the red side!"

"Whoosh—!!!"

The entire arena erupted into deafening cheers.

The new students from Class One frantically rushed onto the arena and surrounded Dai Yu's group of three.

"Dai Yu! You're too strong!"

"Wang Dong! Well done!"

"Huo Yuhao! You stood up too!"

Although Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong had barely had a chance to act in this battle, as teammates, they were equally proud.

Amid the crowd, Huo Yuhao looked at Dai Yu's back, his eyes faintly reddening.

Yu Ge...

He had said he would help me get revenge.

He really did it.

Wang Dong stood beside Dai Yu, secretly glancing at his cold, stern profile with his pink-and-blue eyes. His heartbeat inexplicably quickened.

This guy...

When he got serious, he was... actually pretty handsome?

[Ding! Congratulations to the host on completing the "Fated Duel" quest!]

[Suppression Rating: S-rank (Perfect Overwhelming Victory, One-Hit Kill, Target's Psychological Trauma Index: MAX)]

[Rewards:]

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

[2. White Tiger Bloodline purity greatly increased (Sacred Beast White Tiger Evolution: 23% → 31%)

Note: When the evolution reaches one hundred percent, the Host's "Sacred Beast White Tiger" Martial Soul can evolve to God Tier!]

[3. Special Skill: White Tiger—Imperial Might

(Passive skill. Forms bloodline suppression over all feline/tiger-type Soul Beasts and Martial Souls, weakening the target's combat power by 30%)]

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

triggering the "Nemesises' Fall" achievement, bonus reward: spirit bone fragment *2 (automatically synthesized into a 10,000-year White Tiger right arm bone).]

Dai Yu's heart stirred.

The Ten Thousand Year White Tiger Right Arm Bone?

That was an unexpected bonus.

Although its quality was inferior to the million-year origin sacrificed by the Sacred Beast White Tiger, as a Soul Bone, it could still greatly increase his combat power.

And...

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

The Direct Descendant Young Master of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion had been crippled in the right arm by a single punch from a "good-for-nothing."

Once this news reached the Duke's Mansion, it would probably give certain people quite a "pleasant surprise."

"Let's go."

Dai Yu patted Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong on the shoulders.

"The first match is over. Let's go back and rest, then prepare for the next one."

"Mm!"

The two nodded firmly.

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

"Junior Brother Dai Yu, wait a moment."

Dai Yu turned around.

A tall, graceful figure stood beneath the arena, her golden hair cascading like a waterfall and her features breathtakingly beautiful.

Jiang Nannan.

She held a small Jade Box and walked up to Dai Yu, giving him a slight bow.

"That battle just now... was wonderful."

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

The entire arena erupted in an uproar once again.

The Outer Court's Number One Beauty, Jiang Nannan, had actually taken the initiative to give something to a new student?!

What kind of divine treatment was this?!

Dai Yu raised his brows slightly and glanced over the Jade Box.

Although he didn't know what was inside, judging from the faint redness at Jiang Nannan's ears, it was probably quite valuable.

"Senior Sister Jiang, you're too kind."

Dai Yu neither refused nor reached out to take it. He merely smiled faintly.

"It was nothing."

"However, if Senior Sister really wants to thank me..."

He paused, his gaze passing over Jiang Nannan and landing on a figure in the crowd who was poking his head out furtively.

"Then tell that guy not to bother Yuhao's Grilled Fish stall anymore."

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

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

Jiang Nannan froze, then couldn't help letting out a puff of laughter.

That smile blossomed like a hundred flowers, causing the male students around them to stare blankly.

"All right, I agree."

She stuffed the Jade Box into Dai Yu's hands and turned to leave.

When she passed Xu Sanshi, she paused and said softly:

"Sanshi, don't bother them anymore."

"Otherwise... I'll ignore you."

Xu Sanshi was struck as if by lightning, his entire person turning foolish.

By the time he recovered, Jiang Nannan had already disappeared into the crowd.

Dai Yu had long since led Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong away, striding off beneath the respectful gazes of the onlookers.

"Dai Yu—!!!"

Xu Sanshi gnashed 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 awesome! Dai Huabin flew straight out!"

"Hmph, if I hadn't been holding those two off, I could've taken them down with one punch each!"

"Give it a rest, Wang Dong. You didn't even get a chance to act~"

"Huo Yuhao! Are you looking to die?!"

Watching the two roughhouse, the corners of Dai Yu's mouth lifted slightly.

He walked to the window and gazed at the setting sun in the distance, a profound light flashing through his eyes.

The New Student Assessment was only the beginning.

Shrek Academy, the Douluo Continent, the Divine Realm...

He still had a long road ahead of him.

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

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

crush his way through it all!

[Ding! Today's combat settlement:]

[Obtained Gold Soul Coins *5000]

[Obtained Soul Soothing Pill *1 (Feeding it to Old Man Yao can increase his Favorability)]

[Obtained Spiritual Power Cultivation Progress +15%]

[Tomorrow's Schedule Preview: Second-round opponent—random matching in progress...]

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

The second round?

Whoever came—

he would accept them all.

The next morning.

Shrek Plaza was filled with a clamorous crowd.

After yesterday's fierce competition, the nearly seven hundred new students had been reduced to fewer than two hundred. The brutality of the eliminations was plain to see.

Yet there were even more spectators today than yesterday.

Not only had the Outer Court's senior students flocked over, quite a few Inner Court students had also appeared in the stands.

There was only one reason.

News of Dai Yu crippling Dai Huabin with a single punch yesterday had already spread throughout the entire academy like it had grown wings.

"Look, look!

That's Dai Yu!"

"Dual Extreme Attributes?

Really?"

"Why would I lie to you?

I saw it with my own eyes!

The moment that White Tiger Martial Soul appeared, Dai Huabin's Evil Eye White Tiger was scared stiff!"

"I heard his second ring was already a thousand-year one, and he personally killed the Soul Beast himself?"

"That's not all! I heard Vice Dean Qian of the Soul Tool Department is his god-grandfather, and even Mu En is personally keeping an eye on him!"

"Damn... this background... this strength..."