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Dai Mubai's words left Ma Hongjun both furious and embarrassed.

The evil fire within him really was getting hard to suppress.

"Alright, get serious."

Tang San cut the two of them off.

"This afternoon's match counts as an official competition. Although our opponents aren't that strong, we need to win beautifully and show the academy what we're capable of."

Dai Mubai's expression turned serious.

"Little San is right. We need to win in the shortest time possible and with overwhelming superiority. Only then will the academy take us more seriously."

Just as they were discussing it, Qin Ming hurriedly pushed open the door and entered, his expression grave.

"Everyone, the situation has changed."

"Senior Qin Ming, what happened?"

Ma Hongjun sat up.

"Did the academy go back on its word?"

Dai Mubai frowned.

"Every member of the academy's second team has connections. Replacing them won't be easy. Did they put pressure on the academy?"

Qin Ming shook his head.

"It's not what you think. The challenge match this afternoon is still on, but your opponent has changed."

"??!"

Everyone froze.

Qin Ming explained.

"Your opponent is no longer the academy's second team, but a fourteen-year-old girl."

"What?!"

The room instantly erupted.

"How strong is she?! She's challenging all seven of us by herself?"

"She's a three-ring Soul Elder. I don't know her exact level."

Dai Mubai snorted.

"A fourteen-year-old three-ring Soul Elder? Her talent is certainly exceptional. But challenging our entire team alone is far too arrogant."

Tang San asked, "Senior Qin Ming, what exactly is going on?"

Qin Ming sighed and told them everything he knew.

"The one behind this is Dugu Yan's grandfather, Dugu Bo. That girl was brought here by Dugu Bo. The three education committee members have agreed to this arrangement: you send out your strongest member for a one-on-one match against that girl. If you win, you'll successfully replace the second team. If you lose..."

Qin Ming did not finish, but the meaning was already clear.

Tang San's expression also grew grave.

"This happened too suddenly. Let's go discuss it with the teachers and the dean."

The Shrek group gathered together.

After learning the full story, Yu Xiaogang's expression turned solemn.

"Dugu Bo, the titled Jade Phosphorous Douluo, is famous throughout the world for his poison and is known as the Poison Douluo. He has a strange temperament, is ruthless and bloodthirsty, and has made countless enemies. He isn't someone to provoke."

"A Titled Douluo?!"

Everyone gasped sharply.

Xiao Wu's face instantly turned pale, and her hands began trembling uncontrollably.

A Titled Douluo!

That was someone who could easily see through her identity as a soul beast!

She had to restrain her aura with all her strength to avoid drawing his attention.

"Dugu Bo suddenly intervened. What should we do now?"

Ma Hongjun was starting to panic.

Yu Xiaogang said in a deep voice, "Since it's a fair match, Dugu Bo shouldn't personally intervene. The problem is that girl... We don't know her background, martial soul, or soul skills. Since she was brought by Dugu Bo, she is surely no ordinary person."

Dai Mubai clenched his fists.

"She's also only a three-ring Soul Elder. Do you really think we'd be afraid of her? Among soul masters of the same rank, I, Dai Mubai, have never feared anyone!"

Tang San suddenly said, "She's a three-ring Soul Elder. Let me fight."

Dai Mubai stopped him.

"No! I'm the team captain. I should be the one to fight!"

Yu Xiaogang pondered for a moment, his gaze moving between the two of them.

Dai Mubai's Evil Eye White Tiger martial soul was overwhelmingly aggressive, while Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was endlessly versatile. Each had their own strengths.

However, Dai Mubai's Soul Power Level was higher. As the captain, he should shoulder this responsibility.

Yu Xiaogang made his decision:

"Let Mubai fight. Mubai is stronger in direct offense. Against an unknown opponent, overpowering skill with brute force is the safer choice."

Tang San nodded.

"Boss Dai, we'll leave it to you."

Dai Mubai smiled confidently.

"Don't worry. A fourteen-year-old three-ring Soul Elder may be talented, but her combat experience must be limited. I'll definitely beat her."

"Boss Dai, we all believe in you!"

"Shrek will win!"

The group exchanged looks, all brimming with confidence in Dai Mubai.

Xiao Wu felt deeply conflicted.

On one hand, she hoped Shrek would win. On the other, she feared that staying at the Royal Academy would expose her identity.

At that moment, she even somewhat hoped Dai Mubai would lose, so they could leave as soon as possible and escape Dugu Bo's clutches.

After Dugu Bo left the Education Committee office with Shui Bing'er, he went straight to find Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan was delighted to learn that everything had been settled. She showed Shui Bing'er around the academy, then brought her to meet her teammates.

Dugu Yan introduced Yu Tianheng, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Osler, Yu Feng, and Ye Lingling to Shui Bing'er.

Shui Bing'er's gaze swept over everyone one by one before finally settling on Ye Lingling.

She was a girl with a cool, aloof temperament, around seventeen or eighteen years old. Dressed entirely in black, her delicate face was nearly expressionless, and she radiated an unapproachable air of distance.

"Lingling, this is Shui Bing'er, the helper my grandfather brought."

Ye Lingling raised her head slightly, glanced at Shui Bing'er, and gave a faint nod in greeting.

She had always been a woman of few words. Everyone knew that.

"Whoa, Yan Yan, your friend is really pretty! Is she really that strong? She's challenging the strongest of the Shrek Seven Devils?"

"Isn't that obvious? She was brought by my grandfather. How could she not be strong?"

Yu Feng let out a whistle and said with a grin:

"Little Bing'er, do you have someone already?"

Osler joined in the teasing.

"A beauty like you must have plenty of admirers."

Dugu Yan shot them a glare.

"You two, get lost. Toads like you think you can eat swan meat? Bing'er is my grandfather's honored guest, so stop getting any crooked ideas."

Dugu Yan wrapped an arm around Ye Lingling's shoulders and smiled.

"Lingling, once Bing'er defeats those Shrek people, they'll get out of the academy. That lecherous fatso won't be able to harass you anymore."

Ye Lingling's eyes flickered slightly.

She looked at Shui Bing'er again, this time letting her gaze linger longer.

Though she still said nothing, there was less distance in her eyes and a hint more anticipation.

Afternoon arrived quickly.

The training grounds were packed to capacity.

Nearly all the teachers and students had gathered.

Everyone wanted to know just who this girl was, daring to challenge the Shrek Seven Devils all by herself.

A circular area fifty meters in diameter had been marked out in the center of the training grounds as the arena.

The Shrek Seven Devils stood on the eastern side of the arena, waiting for their opponent to appear.

Ma Hongjun stood on tiptoe and craned his neck.

"Why isn't she here yet? Don't tell me she got scared?"

Oscar teased him.

"Fatty, are you hoping she'll come so you can get a look at a beauty?"

"Fuck off!"

Ma Hongjun chuckled.

"But seriously, knowing we defeated the Royal Team and still daring to challenge us, they probably won't be weak. Maybe she really is a beauty with both looks and strength~~"

Xiao Wu pressed tightly against Tang San, head lowered as she struggled to suppress the fear in her heart.

She could feel that terrifying presence drawing closer.

Just then, the crowd suddenly erupted in commotion.

"She's here! She's here!"

"That girl... she's so beautiful!"