Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Team

The man immediately laughed. "So what if you saw through it? There's no way you can escape the palm of my hand."

The scene around her changed in an instant, and a luxurious ducal mansion suddenly appeared before Hu Liena.

"I truly can't change a miserable childhood, but life isn't made up of childhood memories alone."

The next moment, Hu Liena immediately shattered the illusory dream with a punch. She abruptly opened her eyes and saw Shi Nian standing not far in front of her.

Shi Nian said in shock, "How is this possible? How did you break my Remnant Dream Illusion so easily?"

Hu Liena spread her hands. "It's simple. My spiritual power is far stronger than yours."

Shi Nian sneered. "So what if your spiritual power is stronger than mine? You're only a five-ring Soul King. How could you possibly be my opponent?"

Hu Liena chuckled softly. "That's right, I'm only a five-ring Soul King, yet you were afraid I'd defeat your students and stop Canghui Academy from winning. If that's the case, why don't you go defeat Spirit Hall's students? Aren't you afraid they'll stop Canghui Academy from winning?"

Shi Nian said helplessly, "Spirit Hall is far too powerful. How could we possibly shake them? If anyone is to blame, it can only be you for having no backing. Now you can only let me manipulate you."

Hu Liena curled her lips. "Another bully who uses his strength to oppress the weak."

A vicious gleam appeared in Shi Nian's eyes. "Enough nonsense. Die obediently!"

A cluster of golden-red flames rose from Hu Liena's hand. Her gaze was icy, and she said coldly:

"Then turn to ashes."

The Seven-Colored Lotus Flame clung to Shi Nian's body, greedily devouring his flesh and blood. In the end, Shi Nian was consumed completely by the flames. His entire body turned directly into dust and scattered into the air.

Some of the onlookers outside the lounge saw Hu Liena return and were once again captivated by her beauty.

But in the eyes of everyone inside the room, it was Huo Yuhao who had returned from outside.

After exchanging glances with Tang Wulin, Huo Yuhao turned to the others and asked, "How is it? Have you discussed your tactics? Tell me about them."

After listening to everyone's explanation, Huo Yuhao nodded slightly. "Not bad. It's a very good strategy. I'll help you refine a few details..."

After everyone finished discussing and confirming the specific tactics, they left the lounge together amid the cheers and applause of the onlookers outside, eventually returning to the academy to rest.

After dinner, Ning Rongrong came alone to Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin's room.

"Yuhao, what did you want to see me about?"

Huo Yuhao took a gemstone-like head soul bone from his storage ring and handed it to Ning Rongrong.

"This is a small gift I asked a friend for while having tea with him today. I think this Illusion Wisdom Skull suits you quite well, so I called you over. Hurry up and absorb it now."

Ning Rongrong hesitated. "You've already helped me so much. I don't even know how I could repay you now."

Huo Yuhao smiled. "There are no best soul bones, only the ones that suit you best. Just consider this your fortunate opportunity. Besides, I'm only making the best use of it, so you don't need to repay me specially."

In the end, Ning Rongrong accepted the gift and successfully absorbed the Illusion Wisdom Skull under the protection of Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin. As a result, she gained the ability to resist and break illusions.

The next day.

Heaven Dou Division, spectator stands, main platform, and VIP area.

Dugu Bo was also seated in the main seat of the VIP area today, watching the upcoming match.

Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Yu Feng, Ao Si Luo, and Ye Lingling—the seven members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Team—stepped onto the competition stage together.

At the same time, Dai Mubai, Hu Liena, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, Tai Long, and Huang Yuan—the seven members of the Shrek Academy Team—also stepped onto the competition stage.

When Xue Ye saw Ning Rongrong's martial soul, he immediately smiled. "It seems today's match will be very exciting."

But when Dugu Bo saw the soul rings displayed by Hu Liena, he frowned deeply and thought to himself:

Could she be Huo Yuhao's disciple? She's already a Soul King at such a young age. Spirit Hall has probably had their eyes on her for a long time.

With that thought, Dugu Bo glanced at Salas in the distance.

The next moment, the host immediately announced, "Second match of the eighth round of the preliminaries: Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Team versus Shrek Academy Team. Begin!"

"Fifth Soul Skill, Nine-Tailed Protection!"

Seeing Hu Liena immediately use Fox Roar to affect their side's minds at the start of the battle, Yu Tianheng promptly warned, "Everyone, cover your ears!"

The members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Team quickly covered their ears with both hands, trying to prevent Hu Liena from influencing their minds through sound.

Hu Liena smiled faintly. "Do you think covering your ears will make you safe? My Fox Roar is a spiritual-domain skill. It can directly affect your spiritual level and control you."

Sure enough, the seven members of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Team immediately became dizzy and fell into a painful mental state.

"Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Netherworld White Tiger!"

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing seized the opportunity to rapidly perform their martial soul fusion, preparing to end the battle quickly.

"Super Recovery Sausage!"

"Nine Treasures Turn, Glazed Light! Nine Treasures Have Names, Third: Soul!"

As Hu Liena swallowed the recovery sausage Oscar gave her, she also received Ning Rongrong's soul power support. Her soul power rapidly recovered, allowing her to continue maintaining the spiritual control skill.

At the same time, the Netherworld White Tiger sent Ye Lingling flying out of the arena first, preventing the opponents from receiving healing later and rendering their earlier efforts futile.

"Nine Treasures Have Names, First: Strength, Second: Speed."

While providing Hu Liena with soul power support, Ning Rongrong also granted the Netherworld White Tiger boosts in strength and speed.

Seeing this, Gu Rong immediately condensed his voice into a thread and transmitted it to Ning Fengzhi. "Our Rongrong has truly grown up. Even her Distracting Control Method has improved greatly."

Ning Fengzhi nodded with a gratified expression. "It seems Rongrong has successfully cultivated to the level of the Four-Aperture Constant Heart."

Immediately afterward, the Netherworld White Tiger sent the troublesome control-system soul master—Dugu Yan—out of the arena as well.

Dugu Bo sighed slightly in relief. "It seems Huo Yuhao specifically reminded them to go easy on Yanyan."

Qin Ming, seated in the secondary VIP seat, shook his head helplessly. "Hu Liena's spiritual control is simply too powerful. Yanyan and the others have no ability to fight back at all."

Just as the Netherworld White Tiger knocked Ao Si Luo out of the arena, Tai Long and Huang Yuan each used their soul skills, joining forces to send Yu Feng out of the arena as well.

In the blink of an eye, the Netherworld White Tiger threw the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo out of the arena before voluntarily separating and disappearing. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing landed steadily on the ground.

Seeing this, Hu Liena immediately withdrew the effects of her soul skill. Ning Rongrong stopped supporting Hu Liena and instead placed all her soul power support on Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.

Moreover, Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing all swallowed Oscar's recovery sausages at the same time.

Yu Tianheng finally woke from the spiritual control and stared blankly at the battle, which had suddenly fallen into a disadvantageous state.

Obviously, he was now the only one left on the field, facing the seven members of the Shrek Academy Team alone.