He snatched the Amplifying Soul Tool from the referee's hand.
The referee froze for a moment.
"Y-You!"
A jade-green gleam flashed through Xu Tinglan's eyes before they instantly returned to their ink-wash appearance. A powerful, imposing aura surged from his body.
"I have something to ask Shrek's team leader."
He cast the referee a cold glance.
He still remembered the referee's earlier stance when he had helped Shrek brainwash the audience.
The Soul Saint met the youth's gaze.
Turbulent waves rose in the depths of his heart, and unease appeared on his face.
What was going on?
Why did this young man's pressure feel so overwhelming?
The referee nodded instinctively.
"Go ahead."
The Sun Moon Team members stared in astonishment at their captain as he stepped onto the Competition Platform, having no idea what he intended to do.
Only Xiao Hongchen trembled with excitement.
He vaguely guessed what was about to happen.
The audience below was still immersed in their moving admiration for Shrek when a cold shout rang out, drawing everyone's attention.
Xu Tinglan said coldly, "Wang Yan! I have something to ask you."
The corner of Shrek's team leader's mouth curled with pride.
He was proud not only of Shrek, but also of how he had just stood before everyone and defended Shrek's reputation.
Wang Yan suddenly heard someone calling his name.
He turned around.
It was Xu Tinglan!
Wang Yan's expression immediately darkened. He still remembered the youth's arrogant attitude toward Shrek yesterday.
Because of those words,
he had held a grudge against this ignorant, pill-swallowing youth.
Wang Yan leaped onto the stage,
then took the second backup Amplifying Soul Tool from the referee.
His face showed displeasure as he lowered his voice.
"As a junior, you actually address me by name. You truly have no manners