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"Song Que, you're finally back!"

Bei Bei breathed a slight sigh of relief when she saw Song Que return.

"I'm sorry, we lost the first match yesterday."

Song Que shook his head. "It's alright, don't be discouraged. I'll avenge Blood Wolf in the next round."

Ye Wuqing nodded, then said, "Ma Xiaotao is already a level 68 Soul Emperor. Her flames are extremely domineering, so you must be careful."

Song Que smiled and said, "It's alright, I'm level 61 too."

"Level 61!"

In the conference room, all the team members gasped in surprise.

Bei Bei took a deep breath, her face full of disbelief. "What's wrong with you, kid?!"

"I remember you just broke through to Soul King not long ago, and you've broken through again in just a few days!"

"You didn't encounter Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast sacrificing itself, did you?"

Song Que smiled and said, "You'll find out tomorrow."

"Tomorrow, I will definitely surprise you."

Everyone looked at Song Que, who remained calm, and were filled with doubt.

Besides leveling up, could Song Que have undergone some other changes?

The next morning.

Star Luo Plaza was bustling with people and incredibly lively.

Today is the second day of the finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament.

Shrek Academy has already taken the lead and secured their first victory. If they win another match today, they will clinch the championship and successfully defend their title.

Whether Shrek Academy can end its undefeated winning streak depends on the Just Sky Academy's performance today.

Around the stadium, countless spectators were discussing the match.

"Will Song Que play today? If he is, Zheng Tian might actually be able to beat Shrek Academy."

"I don't think so. Just Sky Academy won last time because Shrek didn't have all its members. This time, the finals will be a complete success, so the situation is completely different."

"Besides, no matter how powerful Song Que is, he's only a Soul King. He didn't even face Ma Xiaotao before, so the outcome of a real fight is hard to predict."

The crowd buzzed with excitement, eagerly anticipating the start of the competition.

The members of both Just Sky Academy and Shrek Academy teams entered the arena one after another and went to their respective preparation areas.

"Look, Song Que is here!" In the Shrek Academy camp, Xixi looked in the direction of the Just Sky Academy and said in a low voice.

Dai Yueheng's wicked eyes swept over them, a cold smile playing on his lips, "Perfect timing, just what I wanted."

Ma Xiaotao glanced at Song Que indifferently, said nothing, and silently returned to the team to prepare for battle.

Mu Jin raised her hand to beckon the Shrek members to gather, and began to outline their tactics.

"Everyone, get ready. Although Song Que is back on the other side, he alone can't turn the tide."

"We are proceeding according to the original plan."

"Ma Xiaotao, you're going first. Try your best to inflict damage on the opponents and destroy their taxis."

"With your strength, no one can defeat you in a one-on-one fight. As long as you can severely injure one or two of them, even if something unexpected happens today, they won't be able to fight again tomorrow."

Jiang Nannan hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "We already have a decisive advantage, there's no need to do this..."

"After all, many of them were our former classmates."

Ma Xiaotao snorted coldly, "Shrek's honor is inviolable."

"We've already lost once; we absolutely cannot afford to fail a second time."

"Besides, since they've already dropped out and left the academy, it's no different from betraying Shrek. There's no need to show them any mercy."

Mu Jin nodded and said in a deep voice, "That's right, we cannot tolerate the slightest mistake. Anyone who falters at a crucial moment will be severely punished by the academy."

She hesitated for a moment, then added, "If you encounter Bei Bei, try to go easy on him. He has connections with a certain elder of the Sea God Pavilion, so don't use excessive force."

Everyone nodded and took note.

Mu Jin continued, "After Ma Xiaotao Dai Yueheng will take the stage."

"Seize the initiative from the start, catch them off guard, and cripple them in one fell swoop."

A sinister smile appeared on Dai Yueheng's face, and he nodded in agreement with a murderous aura.

On the other side of the arena, the members of the Just Sky Academy looked solemn and were all on high alert.

Song Que said in a deep voice, "It's the same old routine. I'll lead the charge today."

"This time, I'll show them what cruelty really means."

In the corner, Xu Sanshi looked at Song Que with a complicated expression and spoke softly.

"Um, Song Que, if we're going to face Nannan later... could you please... go easy on her?"

Song Que snorted coldly, annoyed. "You're hopeless."

"Even if it weren't for anyone else, just for Xiao Ya, you're still thinking of showing her mercy? Can't you have some self-respect?"

Xu Sanshi gave an awkward smile and scratched his head helplessly.

Tang Ya sighed softly, her gaze turning complicated as she looked at Jiang Nannan not far away.

Song Que said coldly, "At most, I'll spare her life and prevent her from being crippled, that's all."

Upon hearing this, Xu Sanshi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Bei Bei looked at him helplessly and shook her head. "Xu Sanshi, you're such a simp, what's the point of this one-sided crush?"

"There are other pretty girls besides Jiang Nannan, why bother?"

Xu Sanshi gave a bitter smile, "You wouldn't understand..."

Song Que glanced at him, then hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself.

Forget it, let's save him some face and find another opportunity to talk to him later.

Song Que withdrew his gaze and continued to give instructions, "The subsequent tactical arrangements are the same as before, but there's a high chance you won't need to take action today."

The VIP seating area is reserved for important guests with status and influence.

Du Busi, Jinpeng, and several other elders of the Body Sect took their seats one after another, turned to look at Jing Hongchen not far away, and raised their hands with a smile.

"Oh my, isn't this the Hall Master Hongchen? Why hasn't he returned to the Sun Moon Empire yet?"

Jing Hongchen snorted coldly, "The Sect Master Du truly has impressive skills, managing to escape from Di Tian and Snow Empress. I admire you."

Du Busi laughed and quickly waved his hand.

"Not at all, Hall Master Hongchen is too kind. I've been in Star Luo City these past few days instructing my sect's disciples on cultivation; I've never seen any Di Tian or Snow Empress."

"The Hall Master Hongchen must have mistaken you for someone else."

Jing Hongchen looked at him Du Busi: "Still pretending? You think I'm stupid, or do you think I'm blind?"

Du Busi chuckled dryly, "Hahaha, this old man doesn't understand what the Hall Master Hongchen is saying."

"Let's not talk about that anymore, let's watch the game, let's watch the game."

Jing Hongchen shook his head helplessly, no longer paying attention to the shameless Du Busi.

He couldn't help but curse inwardly, thinking that this old bastard truly had no morals whatsoever.

Just then, an extremely burly figure walked over slowly and sat down directly next to the members of the Body Sect.

Du Busi and Jing Hongchen's group all turned to look.

"Who is this person? I've never seen him before," Du Busi wondered to himself.

"But this aura is powerful and profound; he's definitely not simple."

The newcomer was none other than Tai Tan.

He merely glanced at the entire room indifferently, without saying a word, quietly sitting in his seat, his gaze fixed on the Just Sky Academy below, murmuring softly.

"That kid must be Huo Yuhao... and Song Que too..."