Seven Asura Illusion Realm

The stands grew much quieter when Canghui Academy entered the arena.

Their victories in the earlier rounds had not been spectacular, but they had been steady. The seven never separated, and they rarely revealed their Martial Souls in full. Outsiders knew only that all seven were connected to gemstones.

Shi Nian stood at the edge of the arena, wearing an amiable smile.

"Young people are eager to prove themselves. Taking a loss now and then does them good."

Flender pushed up his glasses. "You make it sound like you've already won."

Shi Nian's smile did not change. "Every match has a result."

Bai Jin passed between them and paused.

"Your smile looks a little fake."

Shi Nian's expression stiffened for half a heartbeat.

"You must be joking, Mr. Bai."

"I'm not. I'm good at reading people."

Bai Jin walked on, leaving Shi Nian staring after him, a dark look flashing in his eyes.

On the stage, Tang San had already noticed that the seven opponents' mental power was unusually focused.

"Keep in contact," he murmured. "Rongrong, don't let the boosts lapse. Oscar, prepare the Mushroom Sausages early. If you see anything strange, don't believe it right away."

Dai Mubai frowned. "An illusion?"

"Possibly."

The Referee announced the start.

Canghui Academy's seven members did not move.

Seven gemstones of different colors rose at once, and light from their Soul Rings streamed toward the center from beneath their feet. The colored rays met in midair like a vast umbrella opening, covering the entire stage in an instant.

The spectators in the stands saw only a dazzling curtain of light.

Within it, Shrek's seven members heard different voices.

Dai Mubai saw the Star Luo Imperial Palace and his elder brother standing at the far end of a long flight of steps. Zhu Zhuqing