Chapter 208

After the cheers had completely died down, the Star Luo Emperor continued, "The last time a final was held in Star Luo City was twenty years ago. Back then, both Dai Hao and I were still young. Times have changed. Twenty years later, I am now the ruler of a nation, while Dai Hao has become the empire's foremost commander. Today, we will witness another new clash. I am deeply excited. I hope both teams will present every spectator with a magnificent match."

He paused. "By tradition, the winning side of this final will receive three Spirit Bones and one million Gold Soul Coins. I have selected ten Spirit Bones from the imperial treasury for the champion team to choose from. I had originally intended to invite Dai Hao to preside over today's match personally, but one of Shrek Academy's main team members is his eldest son. To avoid any suspicion of bias, Tiansha Douluo will still serve as the referee."

After finishing his last sentence, he raised his right hand in a gesture. "Enough talk. Let us all enjoy this contest together."

The moment the Star Luo Emperor's voice fell, a streak of light flashed from the city wall. In the next instant, it had appeared at the center of the arena.

It was Tiansha Douluo, Huang Jinxu.

He landed on the arena and steadied himself, but at the very moment his feet touched down, his body gave an almost imperceptible shudder.

His gaze involuntarily shifted toward the rest area for an instant.

It was not directed at anyone, but toward a presence he could sense now, though he had not noticed it before.

He saw a figure that had appeared at some unknown time behind the Shrek team.

It was a slovenly old man with tangled hair and