Yuan Yu did not break stride.
The moment that thread of Spiritual Power touched the Sun Wheel Blade, the Rosy Cloud Pattern lit up inside it. Pale mist appeared for an instant, and the Spiritual Power hidden within it immediately lost its way and retreated along its original path.
The leader of Canghui Academy's team narrowed his eyes slightly.
He quickly regained his composure, even allowing a faint smile onto his face.
"Shrek Academy has been making quite a name for itself lately."
Flender, walking at the front of the group, stopped. "So it's Teacher Shi Nian. Canghui has done well too. Only one loss in the first five rounds."
Shi Nian was a level seventy-two Soul Sage whose Martial Soul was Remnant Dream. He was known for mental illusions and rarely left external wounds when he attacked.
Yuan Yu had seen his name in the information Qin Ming had compiled and knew what the Remnant Dream Martial Soul excelled at. That thread of Spiritual Power had been no more than a probe, weaker than even a first Soul Skill.
One of Canghui's team members sneered. "You beat a few weak teams and now you think you're champions?"
Ma Hongjun shot back at once. "We beat Elephant Armor. Who have you beaten?"
"The tournament isn't over yet. What's your hurry?"
"No hurry. Once we draw you, we'll take our time."
The other academies in the corridor stopped to watch. Shrek and Canghui had clashed back in Suotuo City, and now that both stood near the top of the Preliminary Tournament, neither side was willing to give way.
Tang San did not argue with Canghui's team members. His gaze went straight to Shi Nian.
"Senior, did you just release your Spiritual Power?"
Shi Nian looked at him. "Soul Power is all