They did not have to wait long. Before long, the staff member returned to the registration desk with someone in tow.
"Sir, sorry for the wait." The staff member politely returned the Shrek Seven Devils' team battle badge to Grandmaster.
Standing behind him was the manager of the Soto Great Soul Arena-Manager Ao.
Manager Ao had kindly warned the Shrek Seven Devils about the Berserk Team's strength before, so Grandmaster remembered him quite well.
Smiling, Manager Ao extended a hand in invitation. "Hello, esteemed leader of the Shrek Seven Devils. I would like a word with you. It won't take much of your time."
"All right." Grandmaster nodded slightly.
He had expected something like this. The Shrek Seven Devils' results over the past week or so had been so outstanding that it would have been impossible for them not to attract attention.
Although Grandmaster disliked dealing with the Great Soul Arena, his team competed on their premises, so he would not go out of his way to offend them. After nodding, he followed Manager Ao into a quiet room.
Manager Ao looked somewhat grave as he said, "Team leader, I would like to invite your Shrek Team to compete in tonight's soul fighting match in the central main arena. What do you think?"
"Why?" Grandmaster asked, surprised and puzzled.
Manager Ao gave a bitter smile. "I'll be frank with you. Half a month ago, a team of Soul Masters came to the Great Soul Arena. They are all Soul Elders, yet they hold Silver Soul Badges. Generally, Soul Master teams capable of earning Silver Soul Badges consist of Soul Ancestors at level 40 or above. As a result, this team has won all its recent matches without any suspense."
"What's more, the powerful nobles of Suotuo City have been placing