Xuanzi had been chosen to lead Shrek Academy's Main Team largely because Mu En wanted to give him a chance to redeem himself.
After all, Mu En did not believe anything could happen to Shrek Academy's people during the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament in the Star Luo Empire.
He never could have imagined
that a mere Soul King-level Evil Soul Master would cause them so much harm.
The thought of explaining this to Mu En made Xuanzi's scalp prickle.
How was he supposed to explain it?
That he had never imagined a lowly Evil Soul Master at the Soul King level could pull off something like this, so he had not taken the man seriously?
And that was how the man had caused such devastation right under a Super Douluo's nose?
But there was no hiding what had happened.
The Main Team's members were among Shrek Academy's most prized talents.
Something happening to talents of their caliber could never be concealed.
Besides, the Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament was just around the corner.
If they failed to compete, it would count as a forfeit.
Then Shrek Academy's unbroken championship streak would come to an end!
That was right.
Even now, Xuanzi was thinking less about his own failure than about how to face Mu En's wrath, handle the upcoming Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, and preserve Shrek Academy's honor!
His gaze darkened.
It seemed the Reserve Team would have to step in for now.
He could only hope they drew weaker Soul Master Academy teams and lasted until other eligible inner-court students arrived.
Xuanzi's gaze settled on Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochеn, whose injuries were the least severe.
He asked in a grave voice:
"How are you two? Can you still compete in the tournament?"
Xuanzi had no idea