Bibi Dong was utterly certain.
She understood what Qian Renyu truly wanted.
Without lingering any longer at the Mimicry Training Ground, she left at once.
Qian Renyu was waiting for the final champion to be decided. Bibi Dong knew that once the championship was settled, something major was bound to happen in Spirit City.
With things not yet at their final stage, she didn't want to waste any more time. She would use these days to make more preparations.
At the Mimicry Training Ground, Qian Renyu took time to help Yan grow accustomed to and master the Throne Projection of the Divine Throne of Doom and Slaughter.
Meanwhile, one match after another was being fiercely contested at the Spirit Master Tournament venue.
In recent days, Spirit City had been shrouded in undercurrents. The many academy teams hadn't sensed any change.
But others—Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Dugu Bo, who had also come here—had all felt the dark clouds hanging over Spirit City.
Shrek Academy Team's rest area.
Tang San, as vice-captain, led the team as they sat there.
As far as he could see, Yu Tianheng was once again approaching with all the members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team.
Compared to the first time, Yu Tianheng had lost much of his sharpness. Instead, he looked more dejected.
Just yesterday, he had led the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team against the Martial Soul Academy Team, only to suffer a swift, decisive defeat without any ability to fight back.
The enormous shock had blunted much of his edge.
Yu Tianheng brought everyone before Tang San and the others. His gaze shifted between Tang San and the rest area of the Martial Soul Team on the other side.
"It looks like it's unrealistic to hope we'll face you Shrek Academy again in the finals."
"What happened yesterday came to pass: our Heaven Dou Royal Team lost to the Martial Soul Team. But at least we forced them to reveal some of their strength. I doubt they showed everything yesterday."
"Be careful in today's match!"
Yu Tianheng spoke earnestly. After saying what was on his mind, he seemed much more at ease and sat down beside Tang San.
Tang San remained silent. He didn't need Yu Tianheng to tell him what had happened in yesterday's match between the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team and the Martial Soul Academy Team. The latter hadn't used anything close to its full strength.
The others hadn't been able to see the details clearly, but thanks to his Purple Demon Eye, Tang San had seen everything.
"Don't worry. We'll be careful!"
"Shrek Academy has made it this far. We'll give everything we have to fight for the championship!"
"The Martial Soul Team didn't use its true strength yesterday. They even had one member missing. But Shrek Academy has more to show than what we've revealed so far!"
"For our teacher, and for everyone at Shrek Academy, we're going to win this tournament!"
Tang San took a deep breath and answered in a low voice.
Seeing how fired up Tang San was, Yu Tianheng gave him a firm pat on the shoulder.
"Keep it up! I hope to see every member of Shrek Academy make it to the end!"
"There are three Soul Bones as prizes in the finals. Those three Soul Bones must have been set aside for the three members of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation."
"Go for the championship and ruin Spirit Hall's plans!"
Tang San nodded again.
He thought of the three Soul Bones waiting as the finals' prizes.
A brilliant light began to flicker in his eyes.
The prizes for the finals were no secret. Yu Tianheng's words brought a string of thoughts to Tang San's mind.
"I'd thought about it before, but after hearing you say that, we at Shrek Academy are even more eager to see Spirit Hall's plans fall apart!"
"Enough talk. It's almost time for the Shrek Academy Team to take the field. Yesterday, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team lost to the Martial Soul Team."
"Today, we'll win back that victory for you!"
Tang San spoke with conviction.
His stern gaze immediately turned to Dai Mubai and the others.
Dai Mubai and the others were all fired up. Tai Long, Jiang Zhu, and the rest continued sitting calmly in the rest area.
Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the other true members of the Shrek Seven Devils left the rest area and headed for the broad open space before Pope's Palace.
At the same time, the members of the Martial Soul Academy Team also made their way to the open space.
Before the final match had even begun, both teams were already eyeing each other with pride.
On the high platform.
Qian Renyu stood at the front.
As the current Pope, he had to attend the final three matches.
Qian Renyu had already attended the finals two days ago, and he had witnessed yesterday's match between the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team and the Martial Soul Academy Team as well.
Now, his indifferent gaze fell on the members of Shrek Academy.
Qian Renyu wasn't surprised that Shrek Academy had made it this far. It was only natural.
If Tang San couldn't lead Shrek Academy to the final match, then he wouldn't be Tang San.
"In the blink of an eye, so many days have passed."
"The Spirit Master Tournament is about to reach its conclusion. It's time to put everything else into motion."
"All the preparations that needed to be made have been taken care of!"
"The elders have been waiting for this moment for far too long!"
"It's time to begin in earnest!"
Qian Renyu murmured to himself.
He signaled the referee responsible for the finals below to prepare for the match.
At the same time, he glanced toward Bibi Dong, who was seated elsewhere.
Bibi Dong sat quietly in her seat. Normally, she should have been standing where Qian Renyu was.
But now she could only sit in the rest area, the resentment in her heart building without end.
When she sensed Qian Renyu's gaze, she forced down much of that resentment and turned her cold eyes toward the Martial Soul Academy Team.
All eyes were now fixed on Hu Liena.
Hu Liena was brimming with fighting spirit, her pride restored. She no longer looked dejected after nearly losing her life at Qian Renyu's hands.
Bibi Dong couldn't help showing a relieved expression.
Beneath that relief was a great deal of anticipation, and an almost impatient urge to see what would happen next.
"Tang San is certainly a difficult opponent. He's only in his forties, yet he's led Shrek Academy this far. He's a rare talent."
"But Nana has completely recovered from what happened before. Given her current state, there's no doubt she'll win the championship!"
"By then, that Qian Renyu fellow will finally make his move against Tang San and the people of Shrek Academy."
"My opportunity has arrived!"
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