Star Wheel Lockdown Field, Sword Shatters Soul Devices (Post-Match Conclusion)

The instant Tang Wulin smashed the Explosive Soul Cannon with one claw, the Sun Moon Team's offensive rhythm was utterly thrown into disarray. His golden figure stood proudly amid the ashes of cannon fire like a stabilizing pillar, sending Shrek's momentum soaring to its peak.

The Sun Moon Team captain stared at the scrapped Grade Five soul cannon, his face turning livid with rage and disbelief. His proudest core offensive weapon had been destroyed in the most brutal manner possible. To him, it was an unbearable humiliation.

"Idiots! What are you standing around for? Activate the soul device formation at full power and crush them into pieces!" the captain roared. His wolf martial soul erupted completely, his soul rings blazing as fiery soul power swept up the remaining soul device components in an attempt to reassemble a crude attack device. "Illusion Spirit Butterfly, activate the interference field and sever their soul power links!"

The female vice-captain with the butterfly martial soul did not dare delay. Her hands moved swiftly, and her soul device control gloves released pale purple pulses. An invisible interference field instantly spread out, covering most of the arena. It sought to cut off the Shrek Seven Monsters' soul power coordination while disrupting Gu Yue's command of the elements.

The other four soul engineers reacted quickly as well, abandoning their scattered attacks. The soul device cores on their backs lit up simultaneously, and six silver beams intertwined, rapidly forming a Grade Six soul device defensive shield before them. Metallic light flowed across its surface as they attempted to block Shrek's counterattack. At the same time, the piercing soul device arrows at their waists began charging in unison, ready to launch a fatal strike at the right moment.

They knew full well that, having lost their main Explosive Soul Cannon, their long-range firepower had been greatly weakened. Their only chance of turning the battle around was to stabilize themselves behind the shield, then use precise piercing attacks to pick their opponents off one by one.

"Trying to defend with a soul device shield? Too late!"

Tang Wulin sneered as the Gold Dragon's pressure spread once more. The dragon's might crushed down as if it were tangible, causing the Sun Moon Team's movements to stall for a moment. Rather than charging recklessly forward, he stepped sideways and made room for his companions behind him. "Xiaoyan, lock down the field! Xinglan, break the shield!"

With just two short sentences, he gave precise counterattack orders. In that instant, their flawless teamwork was displayed in full.

Xu Xiaoyan's starry eyes suddenly lit up. Her Star Wheel Martial Soul, suspended high in the air, spun at high speed. The starlight that had once scattered loosely across the arena now gathered into thick strands of radiant light, descending upon the Sun Moon Team's area like a heavenly net.

"First Soul Skill: Star Wheel Binding! Third Soul Skill: Star River Immobilization!"

The two battlefield control soul skills erupted at once. Brilliant starlight instantly locked onto every member of the Sun Moon Team. Before that pure stellar power, the interference field was forcibly torn open with a gap. The Sun Moon Team members felt their soul power circulation become sluggish, their feet as heavy as lead. Even their soul devices charged far more slowly, and the hands controlling them began to tremble.

"Damn control-type soul master!" the Sun Moon vice-captain gritted out. She desperately circulated her soul power in an attempt to break free from the stellar restraints, but no matter how hard she struggled, that gentle yet unyielding starlight held her fast. She could not escape at all.

At the very moment the Star Wheel Lockdown Field took effect, Ye Xinglan moved.

Her soul rings pulsed beneath her feet, two yellow and two purple rings arranged in perfect order. She raised her longsword toward the sky, and a chilling sword radiance burst from its blade. Sword qi shot into the heavens, aimed directly at the Grade Six soul device defensive shield. As one of the Shrek Seven Monsters' primary attackers, her sword had always been unstoppable.

"Martial Soul True Body: Star God Sword!"

With a clear cry, Ye Xinglan merged with her sword. The blade turned into a streak of light as stellar power and soul power fused perfectly. Fine star patterns appeared along the sword, every line containing the force of armor-piercing slashes. Without any flashy movements, she flashed before the defensive shield and thrust her sword forward. There were no unnecessary techniques, only ultimate sharpness and speed.

"First Soul Skill: Sword Cleaves Mountains and Rivers! Fourth Soul Skill: Star Sword Armorbreaker!"

The two soul skills stacked together, and the sword light surged. A several-meter-long azure sword beam howled through the air and struck the Grade Six soul device defensive shield with savage force.

Crack—

A piercing sound of shattering rang out. The Grade Six defensive shield the Sun Moon Team had relied upon so proudly split with spiderweb-like cracks beneath the Star God Sword's edge. In only an instant, it completely collapsed, turning into countless metal fragments scattered across the ground.

The shield was broken!

Cleanly and decisively, without the slightest hesitation!

The Sun Moon Team members instantly turned pale. Their defensive shield had been shattered, yet the stellar binding remained. They had completely lost their protection and were exposed to Shrek's attacks, plunged into an unprecedented desperate situation.

"Lizhi, attack! Zhengyu, Holy Amplification!" Tang Wulin gave another order.

Xu Lizhi had long been raring to go. At the command, his chubby body burst forth with astonishing speed. His Food God Martial Soul unfolded in full as he rapidly gathered soul power in his hands. One huge soul power bun after another appeared out of thin air, but they were not meant for recovery—they became weapons of attack.

"Third Soul Skill: Food God Projectile Rain!"

Countless buns filled with dense soul power flew toward the Sun Moon Team like cannonballs. Though they looked soft, every bun exploded upon impact with a powerful soul power shockwave, suppressing their opponents' movements alongside Ye Xinglan's sword qi.

Holy light flared around Le Zhengyu as his Divine Angel martial soul unfolded. His golden wings beat gently, sending beams of Holy Amplification onto Tang Wulin, Ye Xinglan, and Xie Xie. The three of them immediately gained a tremendous boost in attack power and speed. The sacred soul power also continuously scorched the core energy of the Sun Moon Team's soul devices, causing their power to steadily weaken.

Xie Xie seized the opportunity as well. His spatial martial soul was pushed to its limit, his body turning into countless afterimages. The Light Dragon Dagger and Shadow Dragon Dagger struck in alternation, targeting the core formations of his opponents' soul devices. Every strike precisely shattered a component.

"Whoosh!" "Clang!" "Bang!"

Across the arena, the sounds of metal shattering, soul power explosions, and colliding soul skills intertwined. The Sun Moon Team, which had previously held the advantage, had now been reduced to taking punishment. Their soul devices were destroyed one after another, their soul power constantly drained, yet they did not even have the strength to fight back.

Watching his teammates collapse one after another and most of their soul devices get destroyed, the captain's eyes filled with despair and unwillingness. He frantically drove his remaining soul power, attempting to activate a final self-destructing soul device and take Shrek down with him.

Tang Wulin immediately saw through his intentions. His Golden Dragon Claw clenched as he flashed before the captain, dragon pressure locking him firmly in place.

"A dying struggle. It's useless."

Tang Wulin's voice was calm, yet it carried unquestionable force. With a light press of his Golden Dragon Claw, he completely suppressed the other man's turbulent soul power. The self-destructing soul device that was about to detonate instantly lost its energy supply and dimmed.

At the same time, Xu Xiaoyan's Star Wheel exerted its power once more. The force of Star River Immobilization reached its peak, and the final two soul engineers fell to the ground, completely losing their ability to fight.

The smoke over the arena gradually dispersed.

Every member of the Sun Moon Team lay on the ground, their soul devices completely destroyed. Not one of them could rise and continue fighting.

As for the Shrek Seven Monsters, apart from Yuanen Yehui, who had suffered minor injuries while defending, everyone else remained steady and composed. They stood tall at the center of the arena, their fighting spirit still burning.

The entire venue fell silent. Then, deafening cheers erupted, nearly lifting the roof off the arena!

The referee slowly stepped onto the field. Seeing that the outcome had been decided, he raised his right hand and announced in a voice that echoed throughout the venue, "All members of the Sun Moon Empire Academy Team have lost their ability to fight. I declare the winner of this match to be the Shrek Academy Team!"

"We're champions!" Xu Lizhi was the first to cheer. He excitedly hugged Yuanen Yehui beside him, his round face flushed red with joy, his voice even trembling.

"We won! We really won!" Xu Xiaoyan's eyes reddened as her Star Wheel slowly withdrew. Her small hands clenched tightly as tears rolled down her cheeks—tears of joy and excitement. From their preparations to the finals, countless days and nights of hard work had finally earned them this honor.

Xie Xie came to a stop and returned his twin daggers to his waist. He threw an arm over Tang Wulin's shoulder, his eyes crinkling with a grin. "I knew we'd win! Wulin, you were way too cool just now. You wrecked their main soul cannon with a single claw!"

Ye Xinglan sheathed her sword, and the sharp sword qi gradually receded. A rare smile appeared on her usually cold face as she looked at her companions with gentle eyes. This bond of fighting side by side moved her even more deeply than victory itself.

Le Zhengyu dismissed his Divine Angel martial soul, and the golden glow faded. He gently patted Yuanen Yehui's shoulder and handed her a healing pill. "Recover first. We're champions. We should celebrate properly." Yuanen Yehui accepted the pill and nodded, a relieved curve appearing on her lips. The exhaustion and pain from her earlier defense vanished completely in that moment.

Gu Yue walked to Tang Wulin's side, the coldness in her eyes gone, leaving only softness. "We did it. We didn't let Shrek's glory down." Tang Wulin turned to look at her, then at the companions gathered around him. Warmth and determination filled his golden eyes as he lightly clenched his fist. "We did it together."

At the edge of the arena, Shrek's teachers and the elders of Seagod Pavilion rose to their feet, smiles of gratification on their faces. The dean looked at the young men and women standing side by side on the stage, his eyes full of approval. "Shrek's future lies with them. Just as expected."

A short while later, the awards ceremony officially began.

Ceremonial attendants stepped onto the arena carrying a gleaming golden championship trophy, medals of honor, and generous rewards. The trophy was forged entirely from gold, engraved with the Shrek emblem and the patterns of the All-Continent Soul Master Tournament. It was heavy, symbolizing the highest honor among young soul masters.

When Tang Wulin and his companions raised the championship trophy together, the cheers throughout the venue reached another peak. Camera flashes and soul power projections intertwined, forever preserving this glorious moment. The golden trophy was held aloft by seven pairs of hands. The young men and women's smiling faces shone brilliantly beneath the sunlight, their sweat and tears mingling into the most passionate image of youth.

After the awards ceremony, an elderly man in Sun Moon Empire attire sat in the VIP section, watching the spirited Shrek Seven Monsters at the center of the arena—especially Tang Wulin. A deep gleam flashed through his eyes as his fingers lightly tapped the armrest. He murmured, "Golden Dragon King bloodline... and such supreme elemental control. Interesting. It seems the continent's balance is about to change." With that, the old man quietly vanished into the crowd without leaving a trace.

The Shrek Seven Monsters, immersed in the joy of victory, did not notice this subtle anomaly. Clustered around the trophy, they chatted and laughed as they walked off the arena. Sunlight fell over them, outlining their vigorous, youthful silhouettes.

Xu Lizhi had already made plans. "Tonight, it's on me. I'll book the academy's finest restaurant and cook up a huge feast. Let's celebrate properly!"

"Alright!" everyone answered in unison, their bright laughter echoing through the arena corridors.

This climactic battle had come to an end. The Shrek Seven Monsters had claimed the championship, crowned in glory. Yet they knew this was not the end, but a brand-new beginning. The road ahead was still long. More dangerous challenges and more mysterious encounters awaited them, while the bond forged through fighting side by side would remain with them forever, carrying them through every obstacle as they continued writing Shrek's legend.