Battle Against Yu Mengdi

The newcomer was none other than Zhang Lexuan, and she was currently staring at Xu Jiujiu with an unfriendly expression.

"Princess, may I ask what business you have with a student of Shrek Academy?"

Xu Jiujiu was looking at Zhang Lexuan as well. When she saw Zhang Lexuan's face, that peerless beauty startled even her. For an instant, she actually felt inferior.

At that moment, Lin Chen stepped in to smooth things over. "Princess, this is my Senior Sister, an Inner Court disciple of Shrek Academy. She came to watch the tournament as well."

Hearing Lin Chen's explanation, Xu Jiujiu bowed slightly and said respectfully, "So you are an Inner Court student of Shrek Academy. My apologies. I merely wished to catch up with Little Brother Lin. He once eliminated a menace for the Star Luo Empire, and now that he has come to Star Luo City again, it is only proper that I show him some hospitality as the host."

On the continent, strength was revered above all else. A Soul King would naturally show great respect upon meeting a Soul Douluo. Moreover, Xu Jiujiu lacked the experience and depth of Xu Jiawei, so it was perfectly normal for her to bow to Zhang Lexuan.

Hearing this, Zhang Lexuan paused. Thinking of Lin Chen's previous experiences, she tentatively believed Xu Jiujiu's words, but that did not mean she would allow Xu Jiujiu to take Lin Chen into the imperial palace.

"Princess, Lin Chen still has important matters to attend to for Shrek Academy, so please forgive us for declining." Without waiting for Xu Jiujiu to respond, she grabbed Lin Chen's hand and led him away.

Zhang Lexuan did not stop until they reached Lin Chen's room.

"Sister Lexuan..." Lin Chen called out.

Only then did Zhang Lexuan realize that she was still holding Lin Chen's hand. Her face immediately reddened, and she quickly let go.

"Y-you should go back first. Try to keep your dealings with the major factions to a minimum." With that, she walked away, her face still flushed.

After walking for quite some time, Zhang Lexuan finally stopped. This was the first time she had held hands with a boy for so long. Even Beibei rarely had physical contact with her. Why had she...

Forget it. I won't think about it anymore. Zhang Lexuan simply went straight to bed and fell asleep. Normally, she used cultivation in place of sleep, yet Lin Chen had unknowingly influenced her.

Meanwhile, Lin Chen was cultivating as well.

After nearly a month of cultivation, Lin Chen had already broken through the bottleneck of Rank 37. He was now at Rank 37 and a half.

After finishing its match against Yun Luo Academy, Shrek Academy rested for several days. Today, it once again defeated Qianling Academy, which had a Soul King overseeing its team, with overwhelming force.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day of Shrek Academy's match against Zheng Tian Academy. Everyone had already arrived at the Soul Fighting Platform.

Just as in the original story, the match against Zheng Tian Academy was still a two-two-three battle format. This was also the most unfavorable format for Shrek.

"Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, you two will take the first match." Wang Yan arranged the strategy.

At that moment, Lin Chen spoke up. "Teacher Wang, how about He Caitou and I take the first match instead?"

"Oh? What is your reasoning?" Wang Yan asked. The seven reserve team members also looked at Lin Chen curiously.

"Teacher Wang, you also think that they will send that Soul King with the Angel Martial Soul to anchor the first match, right?"

Wang Yan nodded. Clearly, he thought so too.

"I once read a very detailed account of the characteristics of Angel Martial Souls in an ancient text, which gave me a deeper understanding of them. I cannot guarantee that I can defeat her, but holding her back will not be a problem. Below seven rings, Soul Engineers hold the advantage. At that point, Senior He can defeat their Soul Ancestor, creating a two-on-one situation against Yu Mengdi. Then victory will be assured!" Lin Chen said. Rather than earning Wang Yan's trust by describing his own strength, he chose to explain his theoretical knowledge.

Wang Yan had always valued theoretical research, making him easier to persuade. Besides, how could Lin Chen possibly reveal all of his strength?

After thinking it over, Wang Yan agreed to Lin Chen's plan.

"First round of the two-two-three battle! Competitors from both sides, please take the stage!"

"Be careful. Your own safety comes first," Wang Yan reminded them.

Lin Chen and He Caitou nodded and strode toward the competition stage.

"Junior Brother, can you handle it? How about I deal with Yu Mengdi instead?" He Caitou said to Lin Chen. Clearly, having never seen Lin Chen's strength, he was not entirely convinced that his junior brother could hold Yu Mengdi back.

"Senior Brother, when we are at a disadvantage in both combat strength and numbers, we must use our strengths to attack their weaknesses. You are a Soul Engineer, so it will be easier for you to defeat their Soul Ancestor. Then we can join forces against Yu Mengdi."

But that was only natural. Could anyone trust a stranger they knew absolutely nothing about? That was impossible.

"Match begin!"

The four people on the field simultaneously unleashed their Martial Souls.

Strange. Why does that sword-wielding soul master across from me give me such a familiar feeling? Yu Mengdi thought.

Lin Chen and He Caitou followed their agreed strategy. He Caitou charged toward the opposing Soul Ancestor, while Lin Chen rushed straight at Yu Mengdi.

What am I afraid of? He is only a Soul Elder. I have two more Soul Rings than him. She immediately stopped overthinking and engaged Lin Chen head-on.

The battle on He Caitou's side had already begun as well.

"Alas, I never thought the Angel Clan would decline to this extent." Qian Renxue sighed.

Lin Chen ignored her. He was in the middle of a battle and could not afford to be distracted.

Yu Mengdi's Soul Power is more than ten levels higher than mine. I am no match for her in a frontal clash. I have to weaken her first. With that thought, Lin Chen fully unleashed the Seven Kill Domain, covering the entire Soul Fighting Platform.

For a moment, the strength of all four people on the field, aside from Lin Chen, was suppressed.

"A domain?" The two Zheng Tian Academy contestants cried out at the same time. They had never expected this suddenly appearing Shrek reserve team member to possess a domain!

"Senior Brother, this domain suppresses everyone's strength except mine, friend and foe alike. I cannot control it, so you will be affected as well."

Upon hearing this, excitement appeared on He Caitou's face. So what if he was suppressed? He was, after all, a Food System Soul Master.

He Caitou shoved the Snow Ru produced by his first three Soul Skills into his mouth at once, and his attributes now clearly surpassed those of the opposing four-ring soul master.

Two against two—the advantage is ours!

"End this quickly!" Yu Mengdi called to her teammate from the other side.

The other person nodded. Her Third Soul Ring lit up as she pushed her speed to the limit and charged at He Caitou.

He Caitou remained unhurried as he pulled out an assortment of Soul Tools to deal with her.

Lin Chen's situation, however, was somewhat grim. Yu Mengdi's Fourth and Fifth Soul Rings lit up. With the enhancement of Angel's Blessing, the power of Angel God-Slaying Slash had reached the level of a Soul Emperor. Even with the suppression of the Seven Kill Domain, its power had only fallen to that of a high-level Soul King. For the current Lin Chen, it was still difficult to withstand.

This move was Yu Mengdi's strongest killing technique, and it required an extremely long time to charge.

His Second and Third Soul Rings lit up, and Lin Chen's attack power instantly rose to its peak. Before this, he had also taken a Snow Ru from He Caitou that could increase Soul Power. The aura around him fluctuated unstably, already reaching the level of a Soul Ancestor.

A whirlwind rose around Yu Mengdi, and countless sword shadows formed within it. Lin Chen used those sword shadows to launch continuous attacks against Yu Mengdi.

"Angel God-Slaying Slash!"

Lin Chen swung the Seven Kill Sword without hesitation, meeting it head-on. Terrifying Soul Power fluctuations swept across the entire Soul Fighting Platform in an instant.

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