Heaven Dou Royal Academy vs. Shrek Academy!

"Lion, Bear, Tiger, Leopard, Wolf!"

Dugu Yan faced the members of the second team and called them out directly.

This so-called roll call was actually based on their Martial Souls. Since she had just taken over the team, using their Martial Souls to address them was concise, efficient, and easy to distinguish.

"Present!"

The five people whose names were called stepped forward. They were exactly five of the seven original official members of the second team. Thanks to the powerful medicinal effects of the Greater Restoration Pill, although they were still at the three-ring level, they were already quasi-Soul Ancestor level. They only needed to obtain one more soul ring to officially step into the ranks of the Soul Ancestor!

"In a moment, you five will take the stage with me and Ye Lingling!"

"Yes!"

The five responded in unison, their tones resonant and their fighting spirit high. Having taken the Greater Restoration Pill and become quasi-Soul Ancestors, the surge in strength over a short period made them eager to show off their skills!

"Copper Ring, Qin!"

"Present!"

"You two go to the spectator stands and act as our eyes to collect intelligence on the other teams. Don't worry, there will be opportunities for you to take the stage later, I promise!"

"Yes!"

The dejection in their eyes was swept away.

They were originally official members of the second team as well, but unfortunately, one was a Control System soul master and the other was an Auxiliary System soul master. Their roles in the team overlapped heavily with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling. They had assumed they would be permanently benched, but they never expected Dugu Yan to still be willing to arrange for them to take the stage.

With Dugu Yan's promise, the two were instantly revitalized and headed straight for the spectator stands.

Clap, clap.

Dugu Yan clapped her hands, signaling the five who had just been called to gather around.

"Now, let me explain the situation regarding Shrek."

"Ye Lingling and I have fought them before."

"Their official lineup should be: Control System Blue Silver Grass, Agility Attack System Rabbit, Power Attack System White Tiger, Agility Attack System Hell Spirit Cat, Auxiliary System Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, Food System Sausage, and Power Attack System Fire Phoenix!"

As she finished speaking, the expressions of the second team members changed. What exactly was this Shrek Academy made of?

As noble descendants of the Heaven Dou Empire, they naturally knew what the White Tiger and Hell Spirit Cat signified. These were the Martial Souls passed down through generations by the Star Luo Empire's royal family and the Zhu family, capable of unleashing the Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Hell White Tiger.

And... what the hell were the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda and Fire Phoenix?

As for the Food System Sausage... among Food System soul masters, those who could provide meat were already a rarity!

How could an unknown Shrek have so many soul masters with top-tier Martial Souls?

They had thought it was a piece of fat, but it turned out to be a hard bone to chew.

"What, are you scared?"

Dugu Yan raised her eyebrows, looking at the group with a hint of mockery, yet this mocking gaze made people shudder.

"If anyone wants to quit, stand out now. Don't wait until the match starts to show cowardice and hold us back!"

"Reporting, Captain!"

Lion stepped forward: "We just didn't expect an unknown academy to have so many top-tier Martial Souls... Thank you for the reminder, Captain. You've let us recognize Shrek's strength in advance. We will not take the upcoming match lightly. We have the confidence to win this battle under your and the Vice-Captain's leadership... We will not quit!"

"Very good!"

Dugu Yan's voice rose sharply, and she praised: "That is what a Heaven Dou noble looks like, not a wastrel."

"Alright, everyone listen to me!"

"What I just mentioned is Shrek Academy's official lineup, but this is the preliminary round. It is impossible for them to bring out their full lineup right from the start, so remember the following points!"

"First, if the opponent's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda soul master is on the field, eliminate them at all costs, as a priority."

The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul was the number one auxiliary Martial Soul in the world, and the effects of its soul skills were terrifyingly amplified. It was common knowledge that if a Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda soul master appeared in any team, they had to be taken out first.

"Second, if the Hell Spirit Cat and White Tiger are both on the field, prioritize eliminating either one of them."

Last time at the Suotuo City Great Soul Arena, the Heaven Dou first team had been ambushed by the Hell White Tiger, a memory that remained fresh. That defeat was partly due to the insidiousness and cruelty of Scoundrel, but the sudden appearance of the Hell White Tiger was also a crucial factor that forced them into defeat!

Since the opponent's lineup contained a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, do not give them the chance to unleash it.

"Third, if the opponent has three or more substitute members on the field, including three... you five must launch a preemptive strike. Remember, once you are on the soul fighting stage, don't think about one-on-one duels. Outnumbering the enemy, breaking them one by one, and quickly eliminating the opponent's effective strength is the way to go. Don't be afraid of injury; with Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, you won't be able to die even if you want to!"

"Do you all understand?"

"Understood!"

The five responded in unison.

Dugu Yan nodded with satisfaction and continued: "Your families all have a place in the Imperial Army, so you are certainly no strangers to military formations. You must make use of this. Lion, if you are to launch a preemptive strike, your third soul skill can have an unexpected effect; make good use of it!"

"Yes!"

"Finally, and most importantly, be careful of the Blue Silver Grass and the Rabbit. These two are the most troublesome in Shrek's lineup!"

"That rabbit's first soul skill has a slight control effect; once you are touched by it, it is hard to dodge. Her second soul skill is a mental control type, and her third soul skill is teleportation. Unless you receive my orders, never rashly attack that rabbit..."

"And once you are touched by the Blue Silver Grass, seeds will be left on your body. With the seeds, the Blue Silver Grass soul master can instantly cast control-type soul skills. Just be careful to defend against it; I will deal with these two!"

"Also, pay attention to commands and execute them immediately upon receipt. Alright, digest what I've just said. Rest when you need to, adjust when you need to. In this battle, victory is the only option!"

Before they knew it, the hour of preparation had drawn to a close, and dedicated staff members arrived to guide everyone toward the arena.

At this moment, high above the Great Soul Arena!

"The Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, preliminary round, first match: Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team versus Shrek Academy Team!"

The mistress of ceremonies possessed a White Dove martial soul; she spread a pair of snowy-white wings, her sweet voice carrying across the entire Great Soul Arena through a Soul Tool amplifier.

The indoor lights suddenly dimmed!

Immediately, a golden beam of light spilled down from a high platform erected on one side of the Great Soul Arena, like starlight guiding the way or moonlight casting its glow, escorting the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team onto the stage.

Led by Dugu Yan, the members of the second team entered slowly. Dressed in uniform pale-gold team outfits with the characters for "Heaven Dou" embroidered on their chests and seven silver stars patterned on their backs, they looked heroic and spirited—each one like a small golden sun, capturing the audience's gaze and becoming the focal point of the entire arena.

"Heaven Dou Imperial Soul! Sweeping across the continent! Royal Academy! Dominating the clouds!"