Ice Princess—Su Tong

Moonlight streamed through the window, scattering specks of light across the Monopoly board and casting a pale white glow over it.

By then, Tang Wulin's blue side had already built the highest-level skyscrapers across several territory squares.

Tang Wulin raised an eyebrow. "I won. As the Child of Fortune, Yuhao, your luck is actually worse than mine? That's unbelievable."

Huo Yuhao chuckled. "Even the Child of Fortune runs into walls sometimes. How could I possibly be invincible in every field?"

Tang Wulin was half-convinced. In truth, Huo Yuhao had deliberately gone easy on him. Secretly using Fate's Eye, Huo Yuhao had given Tang Wulin a small boost in luck.

A bet was a bet. From beginning to end, Huo Yuhao had always gone along with Tang Wulin's wishes. Whatever Tang Wulin wanted to do, he would accompany him without hesitation.

The next day, Huo Yuhao kept his promise and accompanied Tang Wulin to the grassy outskirts of Star Luo City. The two flew kites freely beneath the open sky, enjoying the relaxing pleasure of wind sweeping through the low grass.

Tang Wulin lay contentedly on the lawn and could not help sighing. "Fighting and killing all day is so boring. Good thing I have you, Yuhao, to come out and have fun with me."

Lying beside Tang Wulin on the grass, Huo Yuhao fell into thought at those words, staring blankly up at the sky.

"Yuhao? What's wrong?"

Huo Yuhao came back to his senses. "Nothing. I was just thinking about what other fun places I could take you to."

Tang Wulin continued asking, "What kind of place?"

Huo Yuhao answered, "Your father has been there too. If we get the chance someday, I'll take you with me."

Tang Wulin's eyes lit up. "Then once the war here ends, we'll go to that place you mentioned together."

He knew that if his father had been there, it definitely was not a place from the Peerless Tang Clan Era. He was already impatient to help Huo Yuhao avenge his grievances as soon as possible, then go there and have fun with him.

Just like that, Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao returned to the hotel to rest, preparing for the arrival of a new day.

The following morning, the spectator stands were still packed to the brim, everyone eagerly awaiting the thrilling matches.

Today was the tenth day of the tournament, and the fourth round of the round-robin stage officially began.

The referee announced, "First match of the fourth round of the round-robin stage: Shrek Academy's team versus Changning Academy's team from the Star Luo Empire. The draw has determined a seven-versus-seven team battle."

Changning Academy's captain was a Five-Ring Soul King, while its other six members were all Four-Ring Soul Ancestors. Without question, Dai Huabin and the other four were merely going onstage to make an appearance.

Changning Academy's six Soul Ancestor members were burned beyond recognition by Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix Sky-Shaking Strike. Their captain ultimately fell to Dai Yueheng's White Tiger Meteor Shower, empowered by the White Tiger Demon God Transformation.

"As expected of the continent's number one academy. A casual move is already the opponent's limit."

The spectators all shouted Shrek Academy's name, marveling at the strength of the two Soul Emperors, Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng.

By the time the sun was high in the sky, it was Spirit Pagoda Academy's turn to compete in the fourth round of the round-robin stage.

Long'an Advanced Soul Master Academy of the Heaven Dou Empire was Spirit Pagoda Academy's opponent this round, and also the strongest team in their group.

Like Zheng Tian Academy, Long'an Academy had a lineup of three Soul Kings and four Soul Ancestors. The draw for this match had likewise resulted in a seven-versus-seven team battle.

Seeing that only Ling Luocheng and Su Tong had gone onstage for Spirit Pagoda Academy, the referee reminded them, "This isn't the 2-2-3 Battle Method. It's a seven-versus-seven team battle."

Su Tong replied, "We're sure. Only the two of us will be competing."

Ling Luocheng said coldly, "Enough nonsense. Start already."

The referee finally announced, "Third match of the fourth round of the round-robin stage: Spirit Pagoda Academy versus Long'an Academy. Begin!"

Ling Luocheng and Su Tong exchanged a tacit glance. They clasped hands and pressed their foreheads together as their Soul Power circulated and merged.

"Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Snow Dance Rainbow Raiment!"

The two merged into one, transforming into the Heavenly Snow Woman. It was as though the Snow Empress herself had descended, elegantly and calmly tapping lightly before her.

The combined power of a Soul Emperor and a Soul King suddenly erupted. A freezing aura instantly enveloped the entire arena, turning all seven members of Long'an Academy into ice sculptures in an instant. Even the nearby referee was caught in the blast, his body stiffening for several seconds.

The referee could not help shivering before announcing, "Third match of the fourth round of the round-robin stage: Spirit Pagoda Academy wins!"

"That figure is so beautiful! It's like an Ice Princess descending into the mortal world."

Everyone in the spectator stands was captivated by the stunning woman of ice and snow. Their gazes eventually returned to Ling Luocheng and Su Tong after they resumed their original forms.

Su Tong smiled sweetly. "Please call me the Ice Princess, Su Tong."

Some spectators were even utterly charmed by Su Tong's adorable and captivating appearance. "The Ice Princess is so beautiful! Little Sister Su Tong, I love you—"

Su Tong had appeared in earlier matches. However, she had gone onstage with Jiang Nannan then and had not used a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Ling Luocheng.

Thus, although Su Tong had gained some fans back then, there was no way she had as many as she did now. After all, the woman formed by Snow Dance Rainbow Raiment had truly astonished everyone present.

Xiao Xiao exclaimed, "Your Martial Soul Fusion Skill looks so much like Teacher Snow Empress!"

Snow Empress and Gu Yuena always wore veils whenever they went out and never showed their true faces. After all, wherever they stood, their beauty would draw countless onlookers and admiring sighs.

In fact, many spectators spent every day watching Tang Wutong and Jin Qiurui's beauty from afar. There was no denying that the two were absolutely breathtaking beauties who drew everyone's attention.

Next came Ling Luocheng, Su Tong, Xiao Xiao, Jiang Nannan, and Meng Hongchen. Their beauty was outstanding as well. Which spectator present would not be lovestruck?

Even Meng Hongchen in the resting area remained obsessed with Tang Wutong's beauty every day. Xiao Hongchen was utterly helpless about it.

In the remaining four round-robin matches, Shrek Academy, Spirit Pagoda Academy, and Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy continued their winning streaks, flawlessly defeating their opponents and ultimately taking first place in their respective groups with eight victories in eight matches.

The second-place team advancing alongside Shrek Academy was, without question, Zheng Tian Academy. Likewise, Long'an Academy advanced in second place alongside Spirit Pagoda Academy.

The round-robin stage officially ended. The sixteen qualifying teams were given an extra day to rest. The round of sixteen knockout matches would begin the day after tomorrow.

The knockout format differed from the earlier stages. Both the round of sixteen and quarterfinals would include team battles and individual knockout matches. The specific rules were as follows:

The team that won the first day's team battle only needed to use seven members in the second day's individual knockout matches to defeat three opponents in total to claim final victory.

The team that lost the first day's team battle, meanwhile, needed to use three or fewer members in the second day's individual knockout matches to defeat all seven opponents in order to turn the tables and advance.

There would be four round-of-sixteen matches each day, lasting four days in total. Team battles would be held on the first and second days, while the corresponding individual knockout matches would take place on the third and fourth days.

The same applied to the subsequent quarterfinals, though the schedule would be shorter. Four team battles would take place on the first day, followed by four corresponding individual knockout matches on the second day.

The next day.

With nothing much to do, the members of Shrek Academy received invitations to the Star Luo Empire's premier auction. Together, they purchased many Soul Tools, including the Tyrant Tiger Soul-Refining Blade, Invincible Shield, and Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon Shells.

As for Wang Yan's earlier lesson, Ma Xiaotao had not taken it to heart. Since she had not personally experienced the pain of losing companions this time, her arrogance remained undiminished.

On top of that, with Soul Tools now backing her up, Ma Xiaotao became even more reckless. She did not conceal anything in the arena and directly displayed all of her strength to perfection.

Ma Rulong, Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen, and the others from Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy had long since formulated combat strategies specifically targeting Ma Xiaotao based on the strength she had displayed.

Star Luo Hotel, Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin's room.

Last time, they had played Monopoly. This time, they naturally chose something else—tarot cards. Huo Yuhao and Tang Wulin were currently drawing cards to select their respective characters.