Shrek's Monsters

Tang Ya was conflicted. She was currently in a state of extreme psychological contradiction, not knowing what identity she should adopt when interacting with Xue Yuheng.

This situation lasted for three or four days. Under the guidance of the innocent and lively Xiao Xiao, Tang Ya once again re-examined her own future.

Perhaps agreeing to Xue Yuheng and becoming his scabbard wouldn't be so bad.

Tiantou City, the main arena of the Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition.

Deafening cheers swept through the entire venue like a tidal wave, and the massive soul guidance screens clearly projected the standoff occurring in the center of the arena.

Having swept through the round of 32 and easily taken down the Star Luo Empire's seeded team in the round of 16, Shrek Academy was currently at the peak of its performance in a millennium.

The only thing that could compare might be that legendary Battle of the Twin Dragons.

Six young women stood side by side, each surrounded by a uniform pair of black soul rings. The five distinct, ultimate attribute auras—gold, black, blue, white, and green—intertwined to form a terrifying pressure.

Behind them, Chu Qingtian stood alone, the lightning of his Electric Mad Leopard martial soul appearing somewhat out of place.

The senior sister Zhang Lexuan was still in the Star Dou Forest with Elder Song, hunting for her seventh soul ring, and had yet to return.

Ma Xiaotao from the inner court had temporarily taken her place, and Wu Ming, as the vice-captain, had officially shouldered the heavy responsibility of commanding the entire team.

Ma Xiaotao crossed her arms over her chest, her fiery red hair fluttering in the wind, a hint of wicked charm flashing in her eyes.

She had long heard rumors of these senior sisters breaking through collectively, but seeing it with her own eyes today, she truly felt the overwhelming pressure bearing down on her.

The senior sisters were tight-lipped about how they had acquired their ultimate attributes.

Ultimate attributes—those were the attributes Ma Xiaotao dreamed of possessing!

Could it be that the academy had acquired a batch of heaven-sent treasures?

"Next, we will proceed to the quarterfinals of this competition!

Shrek Academy versus Douling Royal Soul Master Academy!"

The commentator's voice carried undisguised excitement, and the cheers from the entire stadium rose to another level.

The seven members of the Douling Royal Soul Master Academy walked onto the arena with grave expressions.

They had been one of the favorites to win the championship, but when they saw the six Soul Emperors from Shrek lined up, everyone's heart sank.

"Six Soul Emperors? How is this possible! Three months ago, during the preliminary rounds, most of them were clearly only Soul Kings!"

The Douling captain gritted his teeth, his voice filled with disbelief.

He himself had only just broken through to level 60 and was the only Soul Emperor on his team.

"Don't panic! Even if they are all Soul Emperors, they can't all be as heaven-defying as Wu Ming!

They must have taken medicinal pills. Don't they know that this will overdraw their talent and potential? A bunch of idiots.

We came prepared. Use that formation!"

Following the referee's order, the match officially began.

The seven members of the Douling Royal Soul Master Academy instantly scattered. Three defense-type soul masters simultaneously released their martial souls, and heavy earth elements condensed into three indestructible walls in front of them.

Two control-type soul masters raised their hands, throwing out countless vines and ice spikes in an attempt to restrict Shrek's movements.

"Move."

Wu Ming's cold voice fell, and she was the first to release her martial soul.

A golden-red three-legged Sun Golden Crow slowly spread its wings behind her, and the terrifying high temperature of the ultimate fire instantly distorted the air.

Those incoming vines and ice spikes melted away the moment they touched the Golden Crow's flames, just like snow meeting a scorching sun.

"Sun Golden Crow Break!"

"Sun Golden Crow Domain!"

The golden flames turned into a monstrous wave, crashing toward the opponent's three earth walls.

The three seemingly indestructible earth walls lasted only three seconds before shattering with a boom, turning into flying ash that filled the sky.

Chu Qingtian's eyes lit up; finally, he had a chance to show his stuff!

"Watch this! Fifth soul skill, Lightning Shadow Raid!"

He transformed into a bolt of purple lightning, charging fiercely toward the opponent's formation, having already decided to take out their control-type soul master first to create opportunities for his teammates.

But just as he rushed out two steps, a stream of water as black as ink surged silently from the ground, wrapping around the Douling captain's ankles.

Baise stood expressionless in place, the ultimate water of her Styx martial soul carrying the power to devour everything, crazily eroding the giant bear's defense.

The Douling captain discovered in horror that his soul power was draining at an alarming rate, and even moving a finger had become incredibly difficult.

"Metal Storm!"

Mu Yue's voice was cold. Countless golden metal fragments condensed in the air, turning into a sky full of flying knives that shot toward the remaining Douling members.

The piercing power of the ultimate metal was unstoppable; the soul skill defenses of those soul masters were like paper in front of the flying knives.

Su Tong gently raised her hand, and snow filled the sky, instantly freezing half the arena into an ice field. Those Douling members who tried to flee slipped and fell to the ground, frozen into ice sculptures.

Hua Yao smiled and waved her hand, and countless thick vines emerged from the cracks in the ice, tightly binding all the frozen Douling members.

The vitality of the Ultimate Wood surged in frantically, draining the last trace of soul power from their bodies.

Ma Xiaotao didn't even have time to release her martial soul before the battle had already ended.

Baise raised an eyebrow, looked at the bewildered Chu Qingtian beside her, and a playful smile curled the corners of her lips.

The entire process took only fifty-nine seconds.

When the referee announced that Shrek Academy had won, the entire arena fell into a brief silence, followed by an eruption of thunderous cheers.

Chu Qingtian remained in his charging stance, frozen in place.

He hadn't even managed to reach the opponent's half of the field before the match was over.

"Hey, Chu Qingtian, were you just standing there motionless to cheer us on?"

Wu Ming walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and teased him with a mocking tone.

Chu Qingtian's face turned beet red in an instant, and he stiffened his neck, saying, "I was observing the battle situation! Looking for the best time to strike! Who knew you guys would finish it so quickly!"

"Oh? And did you find that best time?" Baise glanced at him indifferently.

"..."

Chu Qingtian was left speechless, could only let out a cold snort, and turned to walk off the arena. His back looked exceptionally desolate.

Watching his dejected figure, Hua Yao couldn't help but laugh, "Actually, Chu Qingtian is quite pitiful. He was originally the only boy among our Seven Monsters, but now he's become the most useless one."

"Who told him to be a man." Su Tong shook her head with a smile, "Xiaoxue's ancient method only works on women, so he can only watch from the sidelines."

Ma Xiaotao was confused and just wanted to ask, but she was glared at by Senior Sister Wu Ming and shut her mouth in frustration.

If there was anyone in the academy Ma Xiaotao feared most, it was naturally Senior Sister Wu Ming, who had a more explosive temper than her own; she had truly been bullied by her before...

Wu Ming did not join in their banter, but instead looked up toward a certain direction in the spectator stands.

There, Xue Yuheng was sitting in the VIP seats with Xiao Xiao, waving at them.

Wu Ming straightened her clothes, which weren't even messy, to present her best side.

In the VIP seats.

Xiao Xiao nibbled on a candied hawthorn, swinging her short legs, and said excitedly, "Look, Xiaoxue! Senior Sister Wu Ming and the others are so amazing! They knocked the opponents down in an instant!"

Xue Yuheng leaned back in his chair, his eyes sweeping calmly across the arena.

"It's alright. Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire was well suppressed by the Millennium Mysterious Ice Marrow, so she didn't hold them back." Xue Yuheng said indifferently, "Elder Song just sent a message; Zhang Lexuan has successfully hunted her seventh soul ring and will be able to return by tomorrow morning."

"That's great!" Xiao Xiao's eyes lit up, "Then when the senior sister returns, we'll be even stronger! Those people from the Sun Moon Empire definitely won't be able to beat us!"

Xue Yuheng smiled, "Have you already started thinking of yourself as a Shrek student? After tomorrow's final, we should head to Tianzheng Academy to report."

"No, Xiaoxue, did you forget something?" Xiao Xiao said, displeased.

"Right, I also have to accompany you home to meet your father and mother."

"Who are your father and mother... ptooey, ptooey, ptooey..."

In the afternoon, the semi-finals.

Shrek Academy's opponent was Tianzheng Academy, known for their defense and powerful attacks.

Tianzheng Academy had come prepared this time, having studied the footage of Shrek's match from the morning.

Well, they chose to forfeit.

Shrek was too monstrous; with such a luxurious lineup, it was simply impossible to win.