The matches progressed quickly. A few days later, Shrek Academy and Star Luo Royal Academy met in the competition, just as expected.
The moment the matchup was announced, the entire Spirit Arena in Spirit City erupted with excitement.
A prince of the Star Luo Empire against the third prince living in exile; the eldest legitimate daughter of the Star Luo Zhu Family against the second daughter who had run away from home. This was more than a contest between academies—it was a struggle for power within the Star Luo Imperial Family.
In the stands, dignitaries and Soul Masters from across the continent whispered among themselves, their discussions buzzing.
"I heard Dai Mubai was forced out of Star Luo. Now that he's facing Dai Weisi, he's probably in for a brutal lesson."
"Not necessarily. Shrek has two Soul Kings this year, and Star Luo only has three. The gap isn't that big."
"What do you know? Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun's Hell White Tiger is a real killing move!"
"Shrek has the Hell White Tiger too. Didn't Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing master it?"
"How is that the same? Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun's soul power is several levels higher."
The discussions rose and fell, while both teams had already taken their places on the stage.
On the Shrek Seven Monsters' side, Dai Mubai stood at the head of the team, with the others lined up beside him, waiting silently on one side of the competition stage.
Dai Mubai's uncanny double pupils held an unprecedented solemnity. He stared fixedly ahead, his heart pounding fast and heavily in his chest.
Beside him, Zhu Zhuqing remained expressionless, but only she knew how fiercely the flames burned in the depths of her feline eyes.
Tang San, Cinderella, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Lin An stood