The final: Shrek versus Spirit Hall

Before the championship match began, the square in front of the Papal Hall was inspected once more.

All damaged paving slabs were replaced with thick blue stone, and the protective Soul Tools around the perimeter were activated personally by the Red Cardinals. The three Spirit Bones still rested on a brocade-lined tray before the hall, their faint glow drawing every gaze.

The seven members of Shrek entered from the west.

Yuan Yu led the way, the Sun Wheel Blade secured behind his waist. Tang San and Dai Mubai flanked him, with Xiao Wu close behind Tang San. Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar stood in the rear.

Spirit Hall Academy entered from the opposite side.

Hu Liena noticed the Golden Feather beside Yuan Yu's Wine Gourd. Her gaze lingered for a moment before quickly shifting away. She and Xie Yue stood at the center of the team, while Yan remained at the front. The other four Soul Ancestors spread out, each keeping five paces apart.

Both sides released their Martial Souls.

Spirit Rings rose one after another on Shrek's side. By the time all seven God-given Spirit Rings had appeared beneath Yuan Yu's feet, the Soul Power fluctuations across the entire square had shifted toward him.

Level 79.

The highest level on the opposing side was only 52. The gap was plain for everyone to see.

In the Heaven Dou delegation's seating area, Xue Qinghe sat quietly beside Ning Fengzhi. When Yuan Yu entered, his gaze first fell on the Golden Feather, then moved to the Myriad Phenomena Wheel.

Ning Fengzhi noticed that subtle sequence but showed no change in expression. He merely said softly, "Even at Level 79, he's entering with his full strength on display. If Spirit Hall Academy's tactics target him alone, the other six will have