Shrek Team

After the list was posted, the advanced class was packed with people.

The top eight names didn't cause any controversy: Dai Mubai, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Yuan Yu. Their strength and teamwork speak for themselves.

The four substitute spots have sparked discussion among many former Blue Tyrant alumni.

Tai Long, Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, Jiang Zhu.

The four were called to the center of the Training Ground. Huang Yuan was Lone Wolf Martial Soul with Power Attack System, and his fighting style was stable; Jing Ling's Skeleton Martial Soul was good at speed and interference; Jiang Zhu was a healing Soul Master, and her Healing Scepter could help injured teammates recover faster. With the addition of Tai Long, who was pure strength-based, they could fill the gaps when the main team was rotated.

One of the students who was not selected for the advanced class protested. "Their four levels weren't that much higher, so why were they chosen directly?"

Qin Ming didn't scold him; he just turned the record board over.

"In the past three months, Tai Long has participated in 47 head-on training sessions and proactively blocked attacks for his teammates 21 times; Huang Yuan has never left his post without permission during any team training sessions; Jing Ling has obtained the most intelligence markers; Jiang Zhu has had zero healing errors."

"The substitute spot depends on the team's needs. If you can perform better, you can try again next month."

After reading the record, the student's face turned red, and he eventually went back.

"I request to challenge Jing Ling," someone else in the crowd spoke up.

Qin Ming handed over the scoreboard. "Okay. This afternoon, one-on-one in the Training Ground. If you win, you'll only get an observation spot. Whether you can make the substitutes depends on the team training later."

The student nodded vigorously.

This time, no one complained. The team spots weren't blocked by the eight geniuses; the academy provided a path for everyone to advance. Whether they could seize it depended entirely on themselves.

Yuan Yu stood on the sidelines for a while, then whispered to Tang San, "Teacher Qin is leading the team very steadily."

"He taught the Imperial Fighting Team at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy; he has more experience than us."

How do you plan to delegate power?

Tang San unfolded his Tactical Manual, which he had been working on for three months. "Teacher Qin will be in charge of training and pre-match arrangements. I will be in charge once we're on the field. You won't have a fixed position; move only when you hear my signal. If the situation changes too quickly, you'll have to make your own judgment."

Yuan Yu took the booklet and flipped through two pages. "You only have four words for me?"

"Adapt to changing circumstances."

"You're getting better and better at making things easier for yourself, mistress."

Flender walked up to the twelve men and began to arrange their positions.

"Dai Mubai, captain, is responsible for frontal attacks and on-field discipline."

"Tang San, in control. You will command the formation changes during the battle."

"Yuan Yu, attack freely. Go wherever the attack is stalled."

Yuan Yu asked, "Dean, this position sounds very tiring."

"Because you eat the most."

Ma Hongjun immediately replied, "Dean, I ate quite a lot too."

Flender glanced at him. "So you're in charge of starting the fire."

Everyone laughed.

Despite the laughter, the official selection process wasn't over yet. Qin Ming arranged a seven-on-seven match, with four substitutes leading three advanced students against the original Shrek Seven Devils. Yuan Yu wasn't participating; he was already a level 64 Soul Emperor, and stepping in would only turn the selection into a one-sided chase.

He did not conceal his aura, and six God-given Spirit Ring rose up at the edge of the arena.

"Don't look at me. You guys are fighting over whether you can make the rotation, not whether you can beat me."

Tai Long grinned. "We weren't thinking anything of it."

After the game started, the substitute team took the first shot.

Dai Mubai did not hold back just because his opponent was a classmate. After activating his White Tiger Martial Soul, he immediately charged at Tailong. The two power-type Soul Masters collided with a punch in the center of the arena, sending dust flying.

Tai Long took four steps back, his right arm numb, but his footwork remained perfect. Taking advantage of Huang Yuan's sudden attack from the side, he moved forward again, using his shoulder to block Dai Mubai's path.

"If you want to get past me, take me down first!"

Dai Mubai chuckled, "Then I'll grant your wish."

The White Tiger Fierce Light Wave grazed past Tai Long's shoulder. Tai Long ducked to avoid it, but Huang Yuan had already rushed in front of Tang San, unleashing a series of attacks with his Lone Wolf Claws. Tang San used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to dodge, but the Blue Silver Grass couldn't immediately circle around to the back row because Jing Ling was moving along the grass roots, its bone claws repeatedly severing the newly grown vines.

The substitute team's opening attack actually held off the starters for more than ten breaths.

Tai Long blocked Dai Mubai head-on, while Huang Yuan attacked Tang San from the side. Jing Ling bypassed Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, heading straight for Ning Rongrong and forcing Oscar to hand over the Flying Mushroom Sausage prematurely. Jiang Zhu stood at the rear, her Healing Scepter lighting up repeatedly, quickly healing the injury on Tai Long's arm.

Their individual abilities are slightly inferior to the main players, but their roles are clearly defined.

Tang San attempted to cut off Jiang Zhu's treatment twice, but Huang Yuan bravely stopped him both times. After being forced back by Zhu Zhuqing, Jing Ling did not act recklessly and instead helped Tai Long restrain Dai Mubai.

"It's starting to look promising." Zhao Wuji nodded.

The battle continued for five minutes before the main team began to exert their strength.

Blue Silver Grass covered half the field, and Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasures buff landed simultaneously. Dai Mubai suppressed Tai Long, Zhu Zhuqing overtook Jing Ling with the speed buff, and Xiao Wu used Blue Silver Grass to land from a high place and kicked Huang Yuan away.

The reserve team's formation was broken up.

Jiang Zhu did not escape. She applied the final treatment to Tai Long, and although her wrist was bound by Blue Silver Grass, she still held the Scepter firmly.

"Stop." Qin Ming raised his hand to end the fight.

Tai Long and the others were panting, but there wasn't much frustration on their faces. They already knew they couldn't beat the original Shrek Seven Devils; what they wanted to prove today was that they could hold their own against a strong team and fulfill their respective roles.

Yuan Yu walked into the arena and distributed Oscar's Recovery Sausage to the four people.

He didn't just focus on winning or losing. The four members of Tai Long were of lower level, but they were able to hold out against the Shrek Seven Monsters for five minutes because someone took hits, someone covered for them, and someone kept an eye on the back row. The worst thing in a match is when seven people fight their own battles, but these four at least knew where their teammates were standing.

"Well done. Jing Ling's third attempt to flank was too hasty, and Zhuqing heard her footsteps. Huang Yuan did a good job blocking for Jiang Zhu. When you get back, practice your landing technique; landing face-first just now wasn't very dignified."

Huang Yuan touched his nose. "Be more careful next time."

"Tai Long, don't chase after Boss Dai. If he insults you, and you chase after him for three zhang (approximately 10 meters), the back row will be empty."

Tai Long blushed slightly. "His insults were awful."

Dai Mubai crossed his arms. "The opponents will hurl even harsher insults during the match."

"Then I'll endure it."

"Jiang Zhu is fine." Yuan Yu looked at the last person. "The fact that the healing class could stay until the end is already quite reliable."

Jiang Zhu smiled and said, "It's rare for you to praise someone without leaving out the second half."

I'll add the second half when I remember it.

After the selection process, the twelve members officially formed the Shrek Team. Dai Mubai remained the captain, Tang San was in charge of tactics, and Yuan Yu's name was listed at the top of the lineup. His level of 64 would also be reported to the Tournament Organizing Committee.

Flender did not arrange for Yuan Yu to play in every match.

Each team in the Soul Master Tournament can only field seven players, and the tournament is long. When facing opponents who require practice and coordination, substitutes and starters need to be rotated; when facing a strong enough team, Yuan Yu will naturally make his move. Strength is on the roster, there's no need to hide it, and the order of appearance depends solely on tactics.

"There's one more thing." Flender took out the registration form from his pocket. "The academy has been renamed, and all the old records of the Blue Tyrant Academy have been handed over. After the tournament begins, you will represent Shrek. Anyone who embarrasses themselves on the field will have to double their training upon returning."

Ma Hongjun asked, "And if we win?"

"Win a game, and the college cafeteria will add a meat dish."

"Where is the champion?"

Flender adjusted his glasses. "The championship prize money will be kept in custody by the academy."

The twelve students fell silent at the same time.

Liu Erlong patted Flender on the back of the head. "The prize money is to be divided among the participating students themselves."

"Erlong, the academy has recently spent a lot of money on building renovations."

"If you say one more word, the medical expenses will increase."

Flender immediately closed the registration form. "Hunting the Rings, let's go hunting the Rings today."

That afternoon, Tang San handed the list of hunters to Flender.

Dai Mubai, Tang San, Oscar, Zhu Zhuqing have all reached level 40.

There is less than a month left before the competition registration deadline.

Shrek Team's next stop: Sunset Forest.