We Meet Again, Huo Yuhao

Wang Jinxi said in a icy tone, "Xie Xie means that your arrogant attitude is actually tarnishing Shrek's reputation."

He was calmer than Xie Xie and understood that they couldn't attack Shrek Academy directly, but the arrogant girl in front of him was inexplicably sarcastic towards them, which was really infuriating, so he changed his story.

"Shrek's honor will be defended by our own strength; it's none of the business of outsiders making irresponsible remarks!"

Ye Xinglan's gaze grew colder as she swept her eyes over the crowd, as if she were looking down on a group of ignorant frogs in a well. Although she didn't directly belittle them, the implication was clear: in her eyes, these people weren't even qualified to comment on Shrek.

"Strength?" Xie Xie suddenly laughed, but there was no warmth in his laughter. "So Shrek Academy teaches not only combat skills, but also this unique art of 'judging people by their appearance'? No wonder you and those two before were so arrogant."

He exaggeratedly tilted his head back, "I'm truly impressed. I have to admit defeat in this regard."

"You—" Ye Xinglan raised an eyebrow, a cold glint flashing in her eyes, her Soul Power subtly surging around her, "You only know how to talk big!"

"What? You want to fight if you can't win an argument? Then come on, do you think I'm afraid of you?"

Xie Xie did not back down.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense, a faint chill suddenly enveloped the entire space, causing Xie Xie and Ye Xinglan to freeze in their tracks.

Ye Xinglan keenly sensed that the Soul Power around her was as if it were sinking into Formless quagmire, and was being quietly dissolved by some kind of power, causing her pupils to shrink slightly.

She looked around with suspicion and uncertainty, finally fixing her gaze on the silent blue-haired boy.

Is it him?

"Xie Xie, be mindful of the consequences."

Huo Yuhao stepped forward, shielding the crowd, a deep light flashing in his icy blue eyes. "This is the audience seating area."

His voice was neither loud nor soft, yet it caused the disgruntled glances from all around to pause, instinctively averting their gazes.

Xie Xie then noticed the frowning expressions of the surrounding audience and shrank back.

"Sorry, boss, I lost control of my emotions for a moment."

Tang Wulin silently walked to Xie Xie's side and said to Ye Xinglan, "Student Ye, we respect Shrek, but respect is mutual. If we can't reach an agreement, let's not talk about it anymore. You must have other things to do, right?"

"Yes." Xu Lizhi finally found a chance to interject and hurriedly said, "Sister Xinglan, it's almost our turn, let's go back quickly."

Ye Xinglan took a deep breath, her gaze lingering on Huo Yuhao for a moment, then she snorted coldly and turned to leave.

"Watch closely, you'll soon witness Shrek's power. Then, I'll hold you accountable for disgracing the academy's reputation—"

"Apologize!"

The last two words were emphasized, echoing in the corridor as she walked away.

Xu Lizhi glanced apologetically at the group and followed them.

Gu Yuena stopped eating her snacks at some point and gazed Youyou at Ye Xinglan's retreating figure.

I'm not in the mood for snacks anymore.

"Is this woman mentally unstable?"

Xie Xie still somewhat indignant at Ye Xinglan's arrogant attitude. "You think sharing some food is ill-intentioned? Do you even taste the food in the cafeteria before eating it?"

Seeing that no one responded to him, Xie Xie looked at the crowd in surprise, only to see that they were looking at him with complicated expressions.

Huo Yuhao spoke first, "Xie Xie, I know you're speaking up for us, but if you continue like this, I'm worried you... might die young."

He admitted that he couldn't match Xie Xie's ability to make sarcastic remarks.

Tang Wulin and the others nodded in agreement.

"You should focus on training your speed, not your attack. Being fast is the only way to survive."

Wang Jinxi patted Xie Xie on the shoulder, his face full of sincerity:

"Honestly, the power of your words is equal to the combined power of all six of us. Even Yuhao and Gu Yuena are no match for you in this regard. If you were to face an enemy alone someday... sigh."

He directly mocked Shrek Academy... Xie Xie really dared to do that.

Xie Xie belatedly realized what was happening, "I just said a few words, is that all? Surely the elders at Shrek wouldn't target me for this?"

Xu Xiaoyan, then shook her head and said:

"Not at all."

Which elder would stoop so low as to target these junior students?

"Right?" Xie Xie shrugged. "I really don't understand why that girl surnamed Ye is so arrogant, just because she's Shrek student?"

He'd never seen any of the many staff members at the Spirit Pagoda give anyone the cold shoulder all the time.

Since you've only met by chance, why not just tell Xu Lizhi some things privately? Why say it publicly?

"Because she truly has the ability, right?" Xu Xiaoyan, "Shrek students should only have one purpose in coming here, shouldn't they?"

Xie Xie frowned slightly, realizing what he meant. "Indeed, to be able to represent Shrek in Exhibition Match at the age of ten, one's strength must be considerable."

Just as the two finished speaking, the broadcast announcement came on at the opportune moment. "Today is the start of the Heaven Sea Alliance Grand Competition. We are very honored to have invited an elite team from the Shrek Academy to have a unique exchange and competition with our Skysea Alliance team."

"Given Shrek Academy's formidable strength, our Skysea Alliance Youth Group's seven-person champion team will challenge Shrek Academy's junior seven-person team. Please welcome the Skysea Academy team and the Shrek Academy team to the stage!"

The entire stadium erupted in a deafening roar of cheers.

The previous Youth Group vs. the Junior Group?

Xu Xiaoyan was somewhat surprised, letting out a soft "Eh?", "They didn't send the previous Junior Group champion? The Youth Group... has Soul King, right?"

The Heaven Sea Alliance Grand Competition is held every three years. Last year's Youth Group champions were all adults over twenty years old, including a Soul King.

Xie Xie frowned as well, "That's certainly safer, but what if we lose..."

They would probably lose all face.

Representing the Skysea Alliance in the competition were the seven students from the Skysea Academy, the reigning Youth Group champions.

Dressed in matching silver team uniforms, they all looked spirited and energetic. The team consisted of five boys and two girls, moving in unison and displaying a well-trained teamwork. Everyone looked energized, their eyes sparkling with eager anticipation.

The people coming up from the other side of the ring were all wearing green sportswear, Xie Xie recognized four familiar figures among them.

Yu Longheng, Ning Yue, Ye Xinglan, and Xu Lizhi.

When they noticed the four of them, Ye Xinglan seemed to sense something and turned her head, her delicate chin slightly raised, her neck tracing a graceful arc, looking down at everyone like a proud Swan.

Yu Longheng noticed Ye Xinglan's movements and looked towards Huo Yuhao and the others' location. He narrowed his eyes instantly, a cold smile appearing on his lips.

We meet again, Huo Yuhao!