The Referee, I Want to File a Complaint! They're Not Competing at All, They're Killing People!
The Skysea City Stadium was brightly lit under the night sky, and the circular stands were packed. All the participating colleges had circled the stadium, their flags fluttering in the night wind.
Tang Wulin stood in the arena, his black hair and black eyes looking around curiously.
Unfortunately, Di Tian had already noticed Tang Wulin.
The host stood on a high platform, his voice Amplifying Soul Tool.
"Next up is the special opening exhibition match of this year's Skysea Alliance Grand Competition — Shrek Academy versus Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy!"
The cheers from the stands suddenly rose eight octaves.
From the east entrance of the stadium, a group of boys in dark green school uniforms filed out. Leading them was a tall, upright boy with short black hair that fluttered slightly in the night breeze.
As soon as the words were spoken, two completely different teams walked steadily out from opposite sides of the arena.
The Shrek Academy team wore matching turquoise school uniforms, the fabric simple and neat, exuding a sense of... historical depth.
Leading the group was Yu Qingyang, with a tall and upright posture and a calm expression. A chilling aura of lightning Soul Power lurked around him. His Martial Soul was the top-tier Beast Martial Soul, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
Following closely behind was the aloof and arrogant Ye Xinglan, Martial Soul Stargod Sword. The sturdy and honest Xu Lizhi followed behind, his Martial Soul being the extremely rare food-type steamed bun.
In the middle of the group was Ning Huan, dressed in green that accentuated her gentle and refined temperament, wielding the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, a top-tier support-type Martial Soul.
Behind her were three students, each with a distinct aura and a neat gait. In order were the agile Shen Che, Martial Soul -Soul-Chasing Sword; the slender and deep-set Su Man, Martial Soul was the Ghost King Vine; and the last one was the graceful and sharp-eyed Lin Yue, Martial Soul Azure Shadow Divine Eagle.
The seven stood in neat rows and stepped into the arena at a leisurely pace. None of them released their Martial Soul, yet they exuded a calm and composed aura, as if they had been trained for a long time.
On the other side, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy team made their appearance simultaneously.
The uniform silver-white school uniforms were exquisitely tailored and had a crisp, stylish silhouette. Compared to Shrek's plain green shirts, they were more refined and eye-catching, making them more visually striking.
Di Qiuer led the entire team with composure, exuding a cold and powerful aura, and steadily walked at the forefront.
She followed closely beside Na'er, her expression calm, her eyes serene, and her demeanor aloof and refined.
Next up was Yuanen Yehui, with her sharp aura and dashing figure, exuding immense tension.
The next three students lined up and stepped forward in turn: Xia Yao Shi Feng, Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul dazzling figure and agile Martial Soul and Rainbow Dragon martial soul; and Jing Yan, with his fiery and flamboyant aura and Scarlet Flame Thorn Martial Soul.
At the end of the group was Wen Yu, the only healing-type student, wielding a slender staff, her Martial Soul Healing Scepter.
This was specially selected by Yin Hongye and prepared specifically for the opponent. Strength was not important; what mattered was that it could heal the opponent.
The seven members of the Sun Moon Academy also did not release any Martial Soul. Their pure white formation stood in perfect unison, exuding both nobility and sharpness, facing off against the Shrek Academy's pale green team from afar.
Looking at the exhausted expressions on the faces of the seven Shrek Academy students, Di Qiuer raised a finger and said, "A minute will be enough to deal with you!"
Of course, she wouldn't normally say that; it was all Yin Hongye who taught her. But inside, she was already feeling a sense of satisfaction, thinking it was kind of fun to talk like that.
Yin Hongye's gaze was not on the competition at all; what was there to see? This was a guaranteed win, nothing to watch.
He sat in the broadcasting room, his gaze fixed on Tang Wulin in the distance. A faint golden-red light appeared deep in his pupils, a light that only appears when mental power is pushed to its limit.
In his eyes, Tang Wulin's body gradually transformed into a transparent energy diagram.
Bones, meridians, and Soul Power circuits were peeled away and analyzed layer by layer until the deepest secrets were revealed.
At this moment, Tang Wulin released the first layer of the Golden Dragon King's seal.
However, the essence released after the seal was broken was only the tip of the iceberg.
The remaining essence, like a silent heart, lies deep within Tang Wulin's body, intertwined and symbiotic with his flesh, meridians, and Soul Power circuits, forming a complex and intertwined whole.
That is the essence of the Golden Dragon King.
To be precise, it is the energy core of the Golden Dragon King.
Looking at Tang Wulin's condition, Yin Hongye was quite certain that this thing could be easily removed.
A simpler approach, similar to the method used to revive Ling Zichen, is to restore him to a normal human body.
You should definitely give it a try.
They are capable of resurrecting people.
However, considering that Tang San and Tang Wulin are father and son, he temporarily put this extremely mature approach aside.
He observed Tang Wulin's body again and determined how to extract the Golden Dragon King's Divine Core from Tang Wulin's body.
A smile spread across his lips, revealing a dangerous curve.
He came up with a solution.
It can be removed directly using physical means.
As for safety, who says that blood can only circulate normally if there are blood vessels?
He also had some knowledge of the Blood Dao.
As for the risks, that depends on the Sea God's Divine Sense. With the Sea God's Trident, it's uncertain whether he can defeat it.
As for whether he could escape, he never even considered it.
Just respawn somewhere else.
There are so many respawn points.
"What are you looking at?" Mu Hongchen noticed his unusual expression and followed his gaze to the audience. "What's so interesting about a One-Ring Soul Master?"
"It's a bit special."
"Is she particularly weak? I can tell."
Mu Hongchen scoffed indifferently, not taking it to heart.
On the field, however, the situation had already become unbalanced.
The group from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy attacked with extreme ruthlessness, each move sharp and fierce, showing none of the restraint or mercy expected in an exhibition match.
After all, they had only experienced life-or-death battles at the academy and had never participated in such amateur combat.
I'm feeling a bit hesitant and uneasy.
Even the support character went up and took a couple of hits with dual pistols; you couldn't tell he was a support at all.
They have more combat experience than even the Soul Fighting Masters.
They were extremely precise in their actions, aiming only to defeat their opponents and severely cripple their fighting strength; in this respect, they were quite experienced.
Every strike hits the vital points, with powerful and domineering force.
Shrek Academy students collapsed one after another, all injured, with torn flesh and blood soaking their clothes and trousers. Many had dislocated bones and damaged tendons.
The whispers of the audience gradually turned into gasps of surprise, and the noise swept across the entire stadium.
The most tragic case was that of Yu Qingyang. This Soul Master, who possessed the top-tier Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, had all four of his limbs broken, collapsing helplessly on the arena ground, completely losing his ability to move.
On the side of the stands, Shrek's team leader, Shen Yi, could no longer contain his anger. He suddenly stood up, strode to the edge of the field, and roared angrily at the referee.
"Referee, I have a complaint! They're not playing a game, they're killing people! They've violated the rules of the game, I demand they be forfeited!"
The referee, now fully aware of the situation, heard Na'er speak first, "Are they dead?"
The referee paused for a moment, then said, "No."
"Since they didn't, what right do they have to accuse us of fouling?" Di Qiuer sneered. "Wen Yu will treat them! That way, Shrek Academy won't accuse us of fouling, acting like sore losers."
Outside the Heavenly Screen, Twenty Thousand Years Ago, a former teammate from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team witnessed this scene and exclaimed, "I know this! I know it so well! It's awesome! They'll suffer the same fate!"
Ten thousand years ago, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy defeated Shrek Academy in a thrilling display of their prowess.
They were all extremely happy.
Just as this farce was about to end, a crackling sound of electricity suddenly came from Heavenly Screen stadium's loudspeaker, followed by a clear human voice that pierced through the noise and landed steadily in everyone's ears.
They forcefully suppressed all the uproar and commotion in the stadium.
Yin Hongye leaned back in her chair, casually glancing up at the center of the arena, and spoke softly, her tone filled with mockery and sarcasm.
"Look at this, this is the demeanor of a top academy. Losing the game, they start yelling for fouls and threatening to kill; what is this if not being a sore loser?"
Mu Hongchen turned her head to look at him, a playful smile in her eyes, and continued the conversation, perfectly playing the straight man.
"Indeed, in a battle, everyone relies on their own skills. Fists and kicks have no eyes, and injuries are inevitable in battles between Soul Master. To accuse others of fouling just because you lost is just too much of a sore loser."
Yin Hongye chuckled and shook his head. "That's nothing. Shrek Academy isn't just a sore loser. Ten thousand years ago, there was a famous competition in the continent's Soul Master World. Others may not know about it, but I learned a lot of inside information from the Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion archives."
They maintained their reputation back then by writing plagiarism.
"Three regular teammates and the reserve team won the final tournament."
Upon hearing this, a few gasps could be faintly heard from the crowd in the stadium.
That voice belongs to Red Lotus Douluo. Ninety-eight percent of what he says is true. He wouldn't be so bored as to lie to poor people like us.
As for the rich, they all get their wealth through robbery.
Who's lying to you?
Mu Hongchen immediately became interested, raised an eyebrow slightly, and urged with a hint of anticipation, "Then you'll have to tell me about it."
"This all started ten thousand years ago with the battle between the Shrek Academy and the Sun Moon Empire in the Star Luo Empire."