Heading to Heaven Dou Royal Academy

In a VIP lounge at the Great Soul Arena in Suotuo City, Grandmaster and Flender walked in and handed Zhao Su and the others detailed information on their opponents.

As Zhao Su and the Shrek Team rose through the ranks in the Soul Fighting Arena,

the Great Soul Arena in Suotuo City had set aside a VIP lounge especially for them.

When they had a match, it served as their waiting room. When they did not, they could sit there and watch the matches.

"Although our opponents are weaker than us, we must not underestimate them. I think Zhao Su should still fight!"

Grandmaster looked at Zhao Su as he spoke.

"They're only in their forties. Surely the boss doesn't need to fight?"

Ma Hongjun glanced over the opposing team's information, then looked at Grandmaster in puzzlement.

"Although their soul power levels are only in the forties, their team composition is terrifying, especially their martial souls. Every one of them has one of the continent's finest martial souls."

As Grandmaster spoke, he pulled two sheets from the detailed information on their opponents.

"Their captain, Yu Tianheng, has the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul, known as the strongest beast martial soul. Pay particular attention to him. More importantly, their support-type Soul Master, Ye Lingling, has the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul. It practically defies heaven."

"Even more than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

"Although its reputation falls short of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's, its unique nature and sole support soul skill make it superior."

As a direct descendant of the support-type Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong naturally knew more about other support martial souls than most people.

The Nine Heart Begonia was unique in both the way it was inherited and its soul skill.

Its soul skill, in particular, had only one function: all-round healing.

As long as her soul power had not run out, every member of the opposing team would effectively have a healer restoring their health.

"It's fine. I believe they can handle it," Zhao Su, who had remained silent until then, finally said. "If you level-fifty Soul Kings can't beat a team of level-forty Soul Ancestors, you might as well disband now."

Zhao Su did not want to fight at that point. He wanted to keep himself hidden.

Another reason was that he did not want his involvement to cause an unexpected deviation from the original story.

He needed to get Shrek Academy out of Suotuo City and into Heaven Dou City as soon as possible.

For one thing, he wanted to reunite the Golden Iron Triangle quickly and unravel the matter of the Golden Sacred Dragon.

For another, only in Heaven Dou City would he have more opportunities to approach Bone Douluo Gu Rong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

There was one more reason: he needed to pick up the pace. He could not stay forever in a little place like Suotuo City.

Only in Heaven Dou City could he come into contact with the various factions.

"Since you've said so, we'll do as you suggest."

Grandmaster did not argue with Zhao Su any further and yielded.

For some reason, Grandmaster seemed weighed down by worries that day.

Soon, both teams entered the arena, and the battle began.

With their advantage in soul power levels, the outcome was never in doubt. The Shrek Seven Devils won.

"Dean, Vice Dean, your student Qin Ming bows before you!"

After the victory, Qin Ming, the Imperial Fighting Team's leader, came to the Shrek Team's lounge and dropped to his knees before Flender and Zhao Wuji as soon as he entered.

"Ming, what are you doing here?"

Zhao Wuji hurried forward and pulled Qin Ming to his feet.

Flender was also delighted to see Qin Ming, and the three began reminiscing.

Just as Zhao Su had expected, the next day, Flender gathered all the students and teachers, preparing to move the entire academy to Heaven Dou Royal Academy in Heaven Dou City.

After discussing it, everyone unanimously agreed to go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Zhao Su was undoubtedly the happiest among them.

Once everyone had reached an agreement, they returned to their rooms to pack, with departure set for three days later.

That night, Zhao Su sat on the roof and gazed up at the half-moon in the sky.

He pondered what he should do next.

Just then, Zhao Su saw Zhu Zhuqing run in from outside with an unusual expression and return to her room.

Seeing this, Zhao Su immediately leaped down from the roof and headed toward her room.

"Zhuqing!"

Zhao Su knocked on the door and called softly into the room.

Although he stood outside, he could clearly hear Zhu Zhuqing crying within.

Creak...

After roughly a minute, Zhu Zhuqing opened the door. Her eyes were red and swollen, and when she saw Zhao Su, she threw herself into his arms, looking deeply wronged.

"What happened? Did someone bully you?"

As Zhao Su looked at Zhu Zhuqing crying in his arms, a flicker of killing intent crossed his eyes.

"Brother Su, if one day you found out I'd lied to you and done something that wronged you, would you forgive me?"

After crying for a few minutes, Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, collected herself, and looked at Zhao Su as she asked earnestly.

"I know you're from the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire. I also know Dai Mubai is a prince of the Star Luo Empire..."

"You knew?"

"Yes!"

"You already knew the first time you met me, didn't you?"

"Yes!"

Zhao Su no longer concealed it and answered without hesitation.

"Then you had an ulterior motive for treating me well and getting close to me, too?"

With Zhao Su's confession, Zhu Zhuqing's heart crumbled further. Other people had controlled her life since childhood.

After meeting Zhao Su, she had thought her life would finally change.

She had never imagined that Zhao Su had been deceiving her all along, too.

"You're not wrong to see it that way. But I wasn't lying about liking you."

"Hmph! I hate you!"

Zhu Zhuqing stared coldly at Zhao Su, gave a bitter snort, and swiftly shut the door.

Standing outside, Zhao Su took a deep breath, then turned and left.

Zhao Su had a purpose in doing this, too.

He wanted Zhu Zhuqing to return to the Star Luo Empire. Originally, he had pursued her only to use her to drive a wedge between himself and Dai Mubai, ensuring that cracks always remained among the Shrek Seven Devils.

He had not expected Dai Mubai to give up pursuing Zhu Zhuqing as events unfolded, sending things somewhat out of control.

That was why Zhao Su needed to put things back on track.

Although he liked Zhu Zhuqing, he could not give up his path home for her.

Or the entire forest for a single tree!

Three days later, the group from Shrek Academy set off for Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Ever since Zhao Su had confessed the truth to Zhu Zhuqing that day, her expression had grown increasingly cold.

She even seemed to avoid Zhao Su, whether deliberately or otherwise.

"Did you two have a fight?"

Watching Zhu Zhuqing walk ahead, Ning Rongrong quietly sidled up to Zhao Su and asked.

"No!"

"And you still say no? Zhuqing's attitude has turned heaven and earth upside down these past few days. Don't tell me you haven't noticed!"

"Forget that. You still haven't done what you promised me!"

Zhao Su turned to Ning Rongrong and changed the subject, giving her a meaningful look.

"Don't worry. I'll definitely do what I promised."

Ning Rongrong spoke firmly.