Gangzi's noble sacrifice!

"Mm, you've all got yours."

Yu Xiaogang looked at Dai Mubai and the others before him, each holding a Ginseng King as though they were cradling a priceless treasure.

His flat-topped head immediately bobbed in a nod.

With the boost from these Ginseng Kings, combined with the "devil training" he had specially prepared,

he was absolutely confident he could raise Dai Mubai and the others to Soul Ancestor before the Soul Master Tournament began!

As for securing a place in the tournament, he was actually in no particular hurry.

Even if they couldn't find a suitable academy later, didn't they still have that young heiress, Ning Rongrong?

They could simply represent the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the tournament.

As one of the Upper Three Sects, wouldn't securing a tournament entry be a breeze for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

"Xiaogang, hurry and have them absorb them. Fatty, Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing haven't broken through to Soul Elder yet. With these Ginseng Kings, they can break through to Soul Elder in one go."

Flender stepped forward. He had seen his old friend's actions just now perfectly clearly.

But he didn't think there was anything wrong with them.

He was undoubtedly happy to see his old friend grow stronger. That way, their Golden Iron Triangle's Martial Soul Fusion Skill could become stronger too.

Yu Xiaogang nodded, glanced at the expectant faces around him, and waved his hand.

"All right, start absorbing them."

At Yu Xiaogang's instruction, everyone immediately scattered, finding empty spots where they sat cross-legged.

"Xiaogang, how are we going to qualify for the tournament next?"

Flender looked at everyone absorbing their Ginseng Kings before him, his brow furrowing slightly.

Hadn't he abandoned Shrek Academy, which he had founded with his own hands, just to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy?

And represent the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team in the tournament?

But now, never mind the second team-they couldn't even get through the academy's gates!

In response to Flender's concerns, Yu Xiaogang gave him a disdainful look.

"What's so difficult about that? If we can't find a suitable academy, we can use our connection to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to get an entry."

"We've given Ning Rongrong such a tremendous opportunity. Shouldn't Ning Fengzhi return the courtesy?"

"Besides, if we win the championship, his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will reap enormous benefits too."

Flender's eyes gradually brightened.

Right! Such a simple problem-why hadn't I thought of such a perfect solution?

As expected of Xiaogang! His learning was truly astonishing!

Soon, the first ripple of Soul Power appeared in the room.

Everyone's attention was drawn toward it.

The first to finish absorbing his Ginseng King was Dai Mubai. His Soul Power was the highest among them, so he absorbed it quickly too.

"Amazing! This feels amazing!"

Dai Mubai sprang to his feet, feeling the surge of Soul Power within his body.

At that moment, he felt as though he could take on a Titled Douluo with his fists!

"Hiss... Mubai, what's happened to your Martial Soul?"

Flender spoke up in confusion.

Hearing this, everyone turned to look at Dai Mubai's Martial Soul.

Dai Mubai's Martial Soul had originally radiated a sense of power, but now...

The bulging muscles on both arms had visibly shrunk, and even the White Tiger itself had become much smaller.

But none of that was the most important thing. Most importantly, the golden fur on the White Tiger's forehead had turned green!

Even Dai Mubai's own hair had turned green.

"Ah! My hair! My hair!"

Seeing his current appearance in a nearby mirror, Dai Mubai immediately looked somewhat distraught.

He, Dai Mubai, was a handsome man. How many girls had screamed over that head of golden hair?

But now, it had turned green!

"Xiaogang, just what is going on?"

Hearing Flender's question, Yu Xiaogang felt a little panicked too.

How was he supposed to know?!

Why ask him? Who was he supposed to ask?

Still, although the Martial Soul looked a tiny bit weaker, his Soul Power had indeed skyrocketed.

"Mubai, don't concern yourself with such external things. Haven't you felt that your Soul Power has indeed skyrocketed?"

"Besides, you should have noticed that you absorb Soul Power much faster than before."

Who cared what changes the Martial Soul had undergone? Wasn't it enough that his Soul Power had skyrocketed and he could indeed absorb Soul Power faster?

Dai Mubai checked and found that it was indeed as Yu Xiaogang had said.

But he still couldn't feel happy. His golden hair wasn't just part of his appearance; it was also a symbol of the Star Luo Imperial Family.

Throughout the entire Star Luo Empire, only their imperial family had golden hair.

"Mubai, Xiaogang is right. Don't worry about such external things. You've really grown stronger, haven't you? Besides, can't you just dye it back?"

Flender stepped forward and comforted Dai Mubai.

Only after hearing this did Dai Mubai feel a little better.

"Then, Dean, Grandmaster, I'll go dye it back right now."

With that, Dai Mubai headed straight out the door.

"Flender, Grandmaster, have you noticed that Mubai's back is much more stooped? He looks as though he's aged quite a few years."

Zhao Wuji came over then, watching Dai Mubai's departing figure as he spoke.

"I noticed it a little too," Flender said with a nod.

"That's normal. His Soul Power suddenly skyrocketed, and Dai Mubai's body couldn't take it. It's fine. He'll be all right in a few days."

Yu Xiaogang once again assumed his short-haired, master-strategist air, as though everything were under his control.

Hearing this, Flender and Zhao Wuji nodded. They, too, thought Yu Xiaogang's words made considerable sense.

Over the following stretch of time, the other members of Shrek Academy finished absorbing their Ginseng Kings one after another.

However, although all their Soul Power had skyrocketed and their cultivation had become faster, every one of their Martial Souls had indeed developed a tiny little problem.

The terrifying heat of Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire Phoenix had become no different from ordinary flames.

The charm ability and agility of Xiao Wu's Soft Bone Demon Rabbit had declined greatly.

Zhu Zhuqing's Hell Spirit Cat had grown enormous, directly cutting away one of its advantages of fast movement and fast attacks.

Oscar's sausages had become foul-smelling and difficult to swallow.

Among them, Ning Rongrong's case was the most serious.

Although her Soul Power had increased the most, her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul had forcibly lost a floor, leaving only six.

Yu Xiaogang offered the most authoritative and reasonable explanation for these phenomena.

"Don't worry. Your Martial Souls are only like this temporarily. They'll gradually recover as you cultivate."

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong and the others exchanged glances.

They sighed and nodded. In their current situation, they had to believe him whether they wanted to or not!

Besides, their Soul Power really had skyrocketed.

"Xiaogang, you should absorb this Ginseng King. You deserve the most credit. Without you, we wouldn't even know what these things could do."

Flender walked up to Yu Xiaogang and pointed at the largest Ginseng King, which Yu Xiaogang had hidden to one side.

"Ah, Flender, how could I do that? Let's make this Ginseng King into a medicinal bath for the children to soak in instead."

With his back to everyone from Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang spoke with righteous solemnity.