Crown Prince Xue Beng

After the battle ended, Shui Wuchen had no need to watch anyone else's matches, so he naturally left the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.

That evening, Shui Wuchen finished cultivating and returned to Skywater Academy's lodgings.

However, to Shui Wuchen's surprise, the moment he entered Skywater Academy's residence, he saw a young man dressed in luxurious robes, with an elegant and refined demeanor that carried a hint of approachability, speaking with Shui Yueruo.

Seeing Shui Wuchen return, Shui Yueruo quickly smiled and introduced him, "Wuchen, this is the current Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, His Highness Xue Beng! He came specifically to see you."

Xue Beng?

Hearing that name, Shui Wuchen froze slightly. He had heard of it before.

Ever since Xue Qinghe's death several years ago, the position of Crown Prince had passed to the current Xue Beng.

He had heard that Xue Beng had originally been a wastrel, but after inheriting the position of Crown Prince, he had swiftly become virtuous and capable. Within the Heaven Dou Empire, he was considered a model of a prodigal son returning to the right path.

After studying Shui Wuchen for a moment, Xue Beng could not help sighing inwardly. What an outstanding young talent. If I can recruit him, then my position should become unshakable.

"So it is Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Shui Wuchen gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.

At the same time, Shui Wuchen was somewhat puzzled. He was not familiar with the other party, so why had he come looking for him?

Thus, Shui Wuchen asked, "May I ask what brings Your Highness the Crown Prince here today?"

At this, Xue Beng smiled, took out a gilded invitation, and handed it to Shui Wuchen.

"The Heaven Dou Imperial Family will hold a Ball after the Preliminary Round. I hope Brother Wuchen will honor us with his presence."

A Ball?

Shui Wuchen accepted the invitation, vaguely guessing the purpose of Xue Beng's visit.

"Now that the invitation has been delivered, it is time for me to leave. Brother Wuchen, do not forget when the time comes."

Without waiting for Shui Wuchen's reply, Xue Beng left Skywater Academy's residence under the protection of his guards.

At that moment, Shui Yueruo walked over with a beaming smile and said to Shui Wuchen, "What do you think? There will only be more and more of this sort of thing in the future."

From the moment she decided to bring Shui Wuchen to the Elite Tournament, Shui Yueruo had anticipated this day. What she had not expected was that the Heaven Dou Imperial Family would be the first to lose their patience, and that the Crown Prince himself would come in person. It was clear how highly the Heaven Dou Imperial Family regarded Shui Wuchen.

However, when she thought of Shui Wuchen's performances in the past two matches, Shui Yueruo felt that it was only natural. Sometimes, she even wondered whether Shui Wuchen really was only a Soul King.

Shui Wuchen put away the invitation without much reaction.

Perhaps he would join some faction in the future, but with his current rate of progress, there was truly no need for him to join a faction and let it restrain him.

Besides, even if he joined one, what could they provide him with?

Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow, or a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone?

Other than those things, Shui Wuchen lacked nothing. Even his soul rings had been hunted by himself.

Over the following days, invitations from all sorts of factions came one after another, enough to pile into a small mountain.

Yet Shui Wuchen paid them no mind and continued his routine of traveling between three fixed points.

During this time, the remaining two powerhouse academies, Elephant Armor Academy and Blazing Fire Academy, were also defeated by Skywater Academy. At this point, the only team that posed even a slight threat to Skywater Academy was the suddenly risen dark horse, Shrek Academy!

And as the competition progressed, the final match finally arrived: Skywater Academy versus Shrek Academy.

Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.

As the tournament progressed, not only did the number of people at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena not decrease, it became even livelier than before.

Although the five teams advancing had long since been decided, the spectators remained eagerly expectant.

Because there was still one final, highly debated battle yet to begin.

On one side stood the established powerhouse, Skywater Academy. Not only did it field a full team of Soul Ancestors, it also had a monster like Shui Wuchen.

On the other side was the newly emerged dark horse, Shrek Academy. They likewise possessed a seven-man team of Soul Ancestors, as well as the powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Hell White Tiger!

Everyone eagerly anticipated who would emerge victorious from this final match.

In Skywater Academy's section, Shui Yueruo instructed the girls of Skywater Academy, "You must not be careless in the next match. Be especially wary of Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai's Martial Soul Fusion Skill. It would be best to knock them off the stage before they have the chance to fuse."

"Yes, Headmaster!"

After hearing Shui Yueruo's words, Shui Bing'er, Xuewu, and the others all nodded.

Then, Shui Yueruo looked at Shui Wuchen and transmitted her voice to him, "The advancing spots have already been decided. Skywater Academy will remain first, with no possibility of change, so this time, let them have a chance to show what they can do. Shrek is an excellent opponent. It can train their ability to adapt when facing a team with a Martial Soul Fusion Skill and prepare them for the Finals."

In Shui Yueruo's view, Shrek's strength was not too far from that of Blazing Fire Academy and Lightning Academy. Moreover, they possessed the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Hell White Tiger, making them a slightly weaker version of Star Luo Royal Academy.

Using such a team as sparring partners would at least give them some experience when they faced Star Luo Royal Academy's Hell White Tiger in the future.

After all, they could not rely entirely on Shui Wuchen alone. One had to know that Spirit Hall's team had three Soul Kings this time.

"I understand."

Hearing this, Shui Wuchen nodded.

If Shui Bing'er and the others could easily defeat their opponents, that would naturally be best. If they failed, he would also get to see just how powerful the Hell White Tiger, this Martial Soul Fusion Skill famed throughout the continent, truly was.

Whoosh~

Two figures suddenly appeared in the spectator stands and sat down in their seats.

Upon seeing the newcomers, someone nearby brightened and said, "Headmaster, Captain, you've finally returned."

That was right. The two people who had suddenly appeared were Feng Qingcang and Feng Xiaotian, who had rushed back from Sunset Forest.

Feng Qingcang gave this Godwind Academy student a slight nod, while Feng Xiaotian looked at him and asked, "How are things now?"

"Godwind Academy's matches have already ended. Other than the match we lost to Skywater Academy, we won every one!

The advancing teams have also been decided: Godwind Academy, Skywater Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, Lightning Academy, and Shrek Academy," the Godwind Academy student answered.

"Shrek Academy? Hmph, Elephant Armor Academy has truly become more and more pathetic over the years."

Hearing this, Feng Xiaotian could not help sneering. For Shrek to advance, it seemed Elephant Armor Academy had not won a single match against Blazing Fire Academy and Lightning Academy.

The student nodded in agreement and continued, "That is true. Elephant Armor Academy is indeed lacking this year, but Shrek Academy's Hell White Tiger is still very powerful. They are about to face Skywater Academy."

"Oh?"

Feng Xiaotian turned his gaze toward the arena and indeed saw the teams from Skywater Academy and Shrek Academy beginning to take the field.