Zhu Zhuqing Angrily Confronts Dai Mubai

As soon as the words fell.

"Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"

The third soul ring suddenly lit up. Dense white light enveloped Dai Mubai's entire body, his muscles bulging and swelling wildly as he transformed into a ferocious humanoid tiger walking upright.

"Kid, savor the power of White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"

"Once this state is activated, both my strength and physical defense are doubled!"

"If you regret this and want to admit defeat and leave now, there's still time."

Dai Mubai introduced the effects of his Soul Skill as if talking to himself, his tone brimming with confidence.

As though he would defeat Zhou Tao and win this battle in the very next moment.

Seeing this, Zhou Tao merely curled his lips into a faintly mocking smile.

"Stop dreaming."

"You sickly, weak tiger."

In his eyes, such an insignificant increase in Soul Power was practically useless.

With that little strength, Dai Mubai could not even cut through the surface of the Mighty Vajra Vine on his body, yet he still had the nerve to boast so loudly.

"Damn it, you still dare look down on me!"

"Today, I'll cripple you no matter what!"

Zhou Tao's contemptuous attitude made Dai Mubai feel humiliation unlike anything he had ever experienced.

Towering fury surged wildly from the depths of his heart.

He mobilized all the Soul Power in his body, desperately trying to break free from the restraint of Zhou Tao's vine hand.

But reality left him utterly embarrassed.

No matter how hard he struggled, the hand formed from Zhou Tao's Vajra Vine remained as steady as a mountain, without so much as a tremor.

Like a ridiculous clown, Dai Mubai twisted and struggled futilely in place. His arms were pulled nearly out of their sockets, yet he could not break free.

Zhou Tao had grown tired of this utterly suspense-free spectacle. Finding it dull, he slowly released the vine hand restraining his opponent.

Yet at that very moment, Dai Mubai was pulling his arm backward with all his strength.

The instant Zhou Tao let go, the tremendous recoil sent him flying backward, crashing heavily into the hard wall.

"Sickly tiger, I barely even used any strength, and you went flying on your own?"

"Your strength is really that pathetic?"

"If you ask me, your White Tiger Martial Soul is nothing more than a frail, sickly cat."

"With strength this poor, you might as well go home, eat a few more bowls of rice, and build up your muscles before coming out to fight people again."

"With strength no different from an ordinary woman's, you still came looking to provoke others. You're simply asking for trouble."

Zhou Tao folded his arms, his tone teasing and mocking.

Dai Mubai had not managed to force him to use even a fraction of his real strength throughout the entire fight.

From beginning to end, it had been a one-sided crushing victory, making it unbearably dull.

It had been as easy as an elder disciplining an unruly child.

But Dai Mubai did not see it that way at all.

"Kid, don't get cocky. Your vine Martial Soul is indeed strange and difficult to deal with."

"But just now, I was only testing the waters. I haven't used my true killing move yet."

"Next, I'll let you see my trump card!"

As the words fell, the second soul ring shone brilliantly.

"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Intense Light Wave!"

A blazing white ball of light shot from Dai Mubai's mouth, carrying a howling gale as it flew straight at Zhou Tao.

"With such a crude Soul Skill, you dare show off before me?"

Zhou Tao lightly shook his head and flicked a finger. A sharp, hard golden vine shot through the air, directly shattering the incoming white sphere of light.

The White Tiger Intense Light Wave dissipated completely, but the golden vine did not stop. It continued charging straight toward Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai immediately panicked.

"First Soul Skill, White Tiger Protective Barrier!"

He hurriedly activated his first Soul Skill. A milky-white defensive barrier enveloped his entire body as he attempted to block the vine's attack.

Who would have thought—

The instant the Vajra Vine struck the protective barrier, the seemingly sturdy shield shattered like thin paper.

The golden vine lashed precisely across Dai Mubai's cheek.

Dai Mubai was once again sent flying uncontrollably, smashing heavily onto the cold tiled floor.

He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and struggled to his feet, bracing himself against the ground.

A fresh, jagged scar of varying depth had appeared on his pale cheek—the mark left by the Diamond Vine's lash.

By now, Dai Mubai had been beaten by Zhou Tao to the point of doubting his entire life.

He could not help secretly wondering just what kind of terrifying monster he had provoked.

The other party looked very young, even several years younger than himself.

How could his martial soul possess such overwhelming power?

Dai Mubai had never imagined that even after using every soul skill he had with all his strength, he still could not gain the slightest advantage.

An intense sense of humiliation swept through him, leaving him utterly unable to save face.

He had to reclaim his dignity today.

If he fled in defeat like this, he would never be able to hold his head up in the entire soul master community again.

The first person who came to mind was his companion, Ma Hongjun.

As long as he brought Ma Hongjun over and the two of them joined forces, their chances of dealing with the youth before them would rise greatly.

"Stay right here and wait obediently. When I come back with reinforcements, it'll be too late for you to regret it!"

After throwing out that threat, Dai Mubai ignored the pain wracking his body and scrambled out through the doors of the Rose Hotel.

Zhou Tao gave a faint, indifferent laugh. He had thought this man would grit his teeth and fight to the bitter end.

He had not expected this sickly tiger to be so cowardly at heart.

Sure enough, he was exactly as recorded in the original work—when trouble arose, all he knew was how to flee in panic.

But Zhou Tao felt not the slightest fear toward Dai Mubai's hollow threat.

His purpose in coming here today had been to test the Shrek Seven Devils' true level.

According to the original plot, the Shrek Seven Devils would eventually win the championship of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.

As a representative of the Imperial Fighting Team, he too aimed to reach the top and claim the championship, fighting for the supreme honor.

As long as he thoroughly suppressed the Shrek team, the championship trophy would be as good as theirs.

He told Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling to head upstairs and rest in their rooms, while he remained alone in the lobby to wait.

Deep down, he hoped the Shrek Seven Devils possessed enough strength to give him a proper, fierce battle.

Inside the Shrek Academy dormitory area.

Dai Mubai's bedraggled return, covered in injuries, instantly shattered the dormitory's usual peace, and his pent-up fury sparked a fierce argument.

"You're truly disgusting, Dai Mubai. Did you sneak off to some pleasure house again?"

"Which woman scratched that scar onto your face?"

"You've become more and more depraved, even stooping to such vile acts as molesting women."

The girl standing before Dai Mubai wore tight black leather, her figure slender and alluring, her skin fair as snow. A faint, icy aura surrounded her.

It was Zhu Zhuqing.

The moment Zhu Zhuqing saw Dai Mubai's battered appearance and the vicious scar newly added to his cheek, she immediately concluded that he had gone out in secret to seek pleasure again.

No matter how Dai Mubai tried to explain himself now, his words were powerless.

Much less could he bring himself to ask Zhu Zhuqing for help in returning to deal with Zhou Tao together.

Dai Mubai had always had a terrible record, and Zhu Zhuqing had no desire to hear even a word of his excuses. She had long since decided that he was a frivolous and shameless man.

Suppressing the fury in her heart, she rebuked him coldly.

"You still dare to argue? Don't think I don't know that you slipped out of the academy under cover of night yesterday, and today you lingered in that filthy sort of place again... You waste so much time in dens of pleasure. If you keep indulging yourself like this, your ambitious elder brother will catch you by the handle sooner or later and have you completely exiled!"

At those words, Dai Mubai's gaze abruptly darkened, and he retorted angrily.

"Zhu Zhuqing, don't stop me. I have something important to do right now."

"Besides, even if I really am exiled, you won't gain anything from it."

"The two of us are grasshoppers tied to the same rope. We rise together and fall together."

Zhu Zhuqing's face instantly turned as cold as ice, her voice filled with disgust and disappointment.

"To be bound for life to someone as absurd in conduct and rotten in character as you, Dai Mubai, I must have had terrible luck for eight lifetimes."

Slap!

A crisp, resounding slap landed across Dai Mubai's cheek, and a burning pain instantly spread through his face.

After doing that, Zhu Zhuqing did not pause for even a moment before turning and walking away.

"Stop right there!"

Filled with pent-up grievance, Dai Mubai could only roar in helpless rage.

But Zhu Zhuqing ignored him completely, her steps not slowing in the slightest.

Instead, his steps only quickened, unwilling to waste another word on him.

"You..."

Dai Mubai angrily raised his right hand. A tiger-shaped white glow flickered faintly in his palm, ready to summon his martial soul at any moment.

Yet after struggling for a long while, he ultimately forced himself to suppress the urge to attack. The white light in his palm faded, and a restrained gasp like a tiger's roar escaped his throat.

"Damn it!"

"It is perfectly normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines. I merely went out for entertainment now and then—what did I do wrong?"

He lowered his voice and muttered curses under his breath, filled with indignation.

No, I came back to find someone to join forces with me and deal with that brat.

How had I ended up arguing with Zhu Zhuqing for so long over going out to have fun instead?

Dai Mubai had originally been intent on finding companions to help him deal with Zhou Tao.

Before he could even find any companions, he had already erupted into an argument with Zhu Zhuqing, completely straying from his original purpose.