"Uh... congratulations to Teacher and Aunt Erlong," Tang San could only say.
"Still calling me Aunt?" Liu Erlong asked unhappily.
"M-Mistress."
"That's more like it." Liu Erlong looked blissful, completely failing to notice how dark Yu Xiaogang's expression had become beside her.
Tang San did not dare face Yu Xiaogang and could only lower his head in silence.
"Alright, get ready for the match." Yu Xiaogang spoke helplessly before leaving with Liu Erlong.
More than twenty days later, Spirit Hall.
Inside Papal Hall.
Bibi Dong glanced at Dongfang Yu, who had just returned, and said indifferently, "I thought you weren't coming back."
Dongfang Yu replied, "Why wouldn't I come back?"
"Enough. Prepare for tomorrow's finals. Star Luo Empire lost to Shrek Academy today. I truly didn't expect that... Hmph. You may leave."
"This disciple obeys." Dongfang Yu bowed and withdrew.
The following day, Papal Hall.
The Pope, Ning Fengzhi, who had watched yesterday's match, and the three Title Douluo were already seated. The three Soul Bones offered as prizes lay quietly on a red brocade tray nearby, giving off a faint glow.
The Spirit Hall Academy team stood silently in place. A powerful, chilling killing intent pressed toward the Shrek Seven Devils like razor-sharp blades. Under that immense pressure, the Shrek Seven Devils' steps as they climbed the stage visibly slowed. Though the match had yet to begin, the clash between the two sides had already started.
"The finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament are about to begin. Competitors from both sides, prepare yourselves. The match will begin in fifteen minutes."
The two teams stepped onto the stage, staring straight at one another.
A cold smile hung on Dongfang Yu's lips as he slowly approached Shrek. Looking at one of them, he said,
"Looks like