(The first two chapters have been replaced. I haven't finished taking care of things at home today, so I'm posting this now and will replace it back later.)
Yue Guan quickly returned to the Pope Palace, bowed, and reported what had just happened.
" Your His Holiness the Pope, the Second Worship personally intervened and provided two additional Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone. Shen Yifeng has accepted the compensation and stated that he will not pursue the matter further."
Bibi Dong sat on the throne, her fingertips pausing slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
She hadn't expected Qian Daoliu to be so willing to use the Worship Hall's reserves in order to quell the storm.
Two Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone are no small amount even for the Worship Hall Qian Daoliu is determined to stabilize the Color Dragon Sect, fearing that the situation will escalate.
"Quite generous," she scoffed, her tone tinged with mockery. "The Hall of the Worship Hall is indeed well-off."
She knew in her heart that Qian Daoliu had weighed the pros and cons.
Compared to the losses from a full-scale war with the Color Dragon Sect, a few Soul Bone are indeed insignificant.
But the thought of how she had caused trouble and how the Worship Hall in the end made her feel inexplicably ironic.
The Spirit Hall's foundation, which Qian Daoliu cherished like a treasure, was nothing more than a bargaining chip in her eyes.
Yue Guan stood with his head bowed, not daring to speak. The atmosphere in the hall was silent; he didn't even dare to breathe.
After waiting a moment and seeing that Bibi Dong had no further instructions, he whispered, " Your His Holiness the Pope, if there is nothing else, I will go and arrange the subsequent matches."
"Go on, go on." Bibi Dong waved her hand impatiently, too lazy to say anything more.
Yue Guan as if he had been granted a pardon and bowed as he withdrew. Only Bibi Dong remained in the hall. She slowly leaned back in her chair, her eyes gradually darkening.
On the surface, the matter seemed to have been resolved, but she knew in her heart that Shen Yifeng could not be allowed to live. At such a young age, he already possessed such profound knowledge and had the Color Dragon Sect backing him up. In a few years, he would surely become a major threat to the Spirit Hall.
This failed ambush resulted in the enemy gaining five Soul Bone for nothing, a complete loss.
She would get her revenge sooner or later, with interest. But with the situation tense and the Worship Hall watching, she couldn't act rashly.
Her fingertips tapped lightly on the armrest, a cold glint flashing in her eyes. The Continental Soul Master Tournament wasn't over yet; there were plenty of opportunities.
As long as she seizes the right opportunity, she won't have to worry about eliminating this hidden danger.
The Pope Palace was deserted.
Bibi Dong's impatience vanished completely, and a hint of secret joy rose in her heart.
Although the ambush caused a great uproar and resulted in the loss of Soul Bone, it wasn't entirely without its gains.
She could see clearly that Yu Xiaogang still cared about her.
After this incident, everyone knew that she had gone so far as to use Titled Douluo to help Yu Xiaogang.
Everyone knows the whole story and understands her importance in Yu Xiaogang's heart.
She sneered inwardly. So what if Liu Erlong? He only occupied the title of companion. In terms of status, temperament, and aura, he was not worthy of being compared to her at all.
In Yu Xiaogang's heart, the only person he could never truly let go of was Bibi Dong.
Thinking of this, most of the pent-up frustration she had accumulated over the past few days dissipated. The storm had temporarily subsided, and now she only needed to quietly wait and watch the show. The battles on the field, the clashes between the various forces, and the ups and downs of Shrek would all fall into her view.
Meanwhile, the Spirit Hall arena was bustling with excitement as a new round of competition officially began.
This round of matches is between the Shrek Academy and the Star Luo Empire Royal Academy.
In the audience, Shen Yifeng sat leisurely in his seat, quietly watching the confrontation on the ring. His eyes were calm, and he had already seen through the gap between the two sides.
In the original novel, the Shrek Seven Devils were able to turn the tide of battle time and again because of the immortal Immortal Herb in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. These Immortal Herb tempered their physical bodies, enhanced their Soul Power, and broke through their shackles, giving the Shrek Seven Devils a foundation far superior to other Soul Master of the same level.
But in this life, everything has already changed.
Without the blessing of the Immortal Herb, although the Shrek Academy students' talents were still top-notch, their foundation, physique, and Soul Power were all within the range of ordinary geniuses.
In contrast, Star Luo Academy boasts Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, who possess solid foundations, excellent teamwork, and a fierce and experienced fighting style, resulting in an extremely balanced overall combat strength.
Shen Yifeng understood in his heart that without the heaven-defying boost from the Immortal Herb, Shrek simply did not have the resources to crush its opponents. To defeat the Star Luo Academy, which had been training together for a long time and possessed formidable combat power, would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.
The match had barely begun when the Shrek Academy team was clearly at a disadvantage. Their offense was weak, their defense was strained, and they were being suppressed step by step by the Star Luo Academy.
Gu Yuena, standing to the side, spoke softly, "The outcome is already decided."
Shen Yifeng's eyes remained completely unmoved.
Without the help of special opportunities, Shrek is just a group of ordinary geniuses who can't cause much of a stir.
Shrek's victory in today's match was also very hard-fought.
The two teams stepped onto the stage, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
Dai Weisi stood with his hands behind his back at the front of the formation, his gaze sweeping over Dai Mubai, a sneer curling at the corner of his lips, "Little brother, you've done quite well to get this far, but unfortunately, this is your end."
"The outcome is still uncertain." Dai Mubai clenched his fists, his Soul Power secretly circulating, his eyes filled with an indomitable spirit. He had been away from the Star Luo Empire for so long, waiting for this day to defeat his brother head-on.
Zhu Zhuyun chuckled softly, looking at the slender Zhu Zhuqing: "Sister, I want to see just how much you've improved since you left the family to venture out on your own."
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, slightly crouching down and adopting the starting stance of the Hell Spirit Cat, using action to answer.
At the referee's signal, the fight broke out instantly.
Dai Weisi was the first to activate his White Tiger Martial Soul, with his first three Soul Ring lighting up in succession. The White Tiger Intense Light Wave, carrying a powerful impact, rushed straight towards Shrek Academy's formation.
Zhu Zhuyun's figure flickered and disappeared into the shadows, her speed so fast that only a blur remained.
The other five members of the Star Luo Empire cooperated seamlessly, with their offensive, control, and support skills working in close coordination, immediately overwhelming Shrek Academy.
Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing hastily activated their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Hell White Tiger, but were directly repelled by the fusion skill of Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing, causing their blood and qi to surge.
Oscar swiftly threw out Recovery Sausage, Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda flashed with light, exerting all her strength to amplify it, barely managing to stabilize her position.
However, the Star Luo Empire team members generally had higher Soul Power and were more skilled in teamwork, causing the Shrek team to retreat steadily, sustaining numerous injuries and on the verge of collapse.
Dai Weisi, confident of victory, was about to give the order to finish off the enemy when a cold glint flashed in Tang San's eyes. External Soul Bone appeared on his arms, along with poisonous spores.
The Star Luo Empire formation was thrown into chaos instantly. Dai Weisi was both shocked and furious. He turned around to save them, but was held back by Dai Mubai.
Tang San seized the opportunity, his spider thorns aimed directly at Zhu Zhuyun's weakness, forcing her to retreat repeatedly. Taking advantage of this chance, the Shrek Seven Devils launched a full-scale counterattack, forcefully tearing apart Star Luo Empire's defenses.
Finally, as Dai Weisi's movements became sluggish due to the poison of the strain, he was punched off the stage by Dai Mubai, and the referee loudly announced, " Shrek Academy wins this match!"
The Shrek team members slumped onto the arena, panting heavily and looking utterly disheveled.
This battle was won with immense difficulty, and it was only thanks to Tang San's External Soul Bone that he managed to secure a narrow victory.