The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament

The capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.

Time flew, and the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament officially began.

Although they lacked the aid of Immortal Herbs, everyone cultivated very quickly thanks to having been reborn. Apart from Ning Rongrong and Oscar, whose advancement was slower because they were support types, the other members of the Shrek Six Monsters had almost as much Soul Power as in their previous lives.

The draw for the first match was also the same as in their previous lives: Shrek Academy against the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team.

In the VIP seats.

Ning Fengzhi looked down at the Shrek Academy Team. His gaze settled on Ning Rongrong, his eyes full of complicated feelings.

Not long ago, he had made a special trip to see Ning Rongrong and check her recent progress. Her Soul Power had improved quite well, rising five ranks in a year. She was already at rank thirty-three.

It was just that...

Ning Fengzhi rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He had no idea what had gotten into his daughter, who kept insisting that she could find a way to evolve Seven Treasure into Nine Treasure.

Ning Fengzhi merely took it as a child's thoughtless words. Seven Treasure had a long history and had been passed down for ages.

Over all that time, countless predecessors had failed to find a way to evolve Seven Treasure. How could Ning Rongrong possibly find one?

Someone was probably deceiving Ning Rongrong behind his back, leading her to hear such information.

At that thought, Ning Fengzhi's gaze fell on Gangzi, and a cold gleam flashed through his eyes.

Was it him?

To Ning Fengzhi, someone else had clearly said something to give Ning Rongrong this idea. After thinking it over, Gangzi seemed the most likely possibility.

A man who could never break through rank thirty in his entire life-however much he studied Martial Souls, how deeply could he understand them? It's only because Rongrong's Soul Power has improved well and there's nothing abnormal about her body that I agreed.

I'd better not discover this academy has been deceiving my daughter. Otherwise, even if you've merged into Heaven Dou Royal Academy...

Inside the Great Soul Arena, Gangzi suddenly sneezed. The hairs on his back stood on end, and he looked around, somewhat bewildered.

"What's going on? Who's talking about me in broad daylight?"

"Is that bastard Tang San cursing me behind my back? Damn him."

As he spoke, Gangzi looked at the Shrek Six Monsters before him and said, "Our main objective in this tournament is to win the championship. The Three Soul Bones will give you quite a substantial boost."

"Dugu Yan has only just joined us, after all, so our coordination is still somewhat lacking. That means we'll field our full main lineup in every match from here on and hone our teamwork through actual combat. It'll be faster that way. Understood?"

As his words fell, everyone before him nodded.

After being reborn, even without Tang San around, the Shrek group remained very confident about winning the championship.

After all, every one of them had eventually become a god, whereas hardly anyone from the Spirit Hall Academy Team had left a name anyone could recall.

Only Xiao Wu had a slight furrow between her brows, as though wrestling with something.

"Grandmaster, do we absolutely have to win this tournament?"

Gangzi naturally knew what Xiao Wu meant. Winning the championship meant entering the finals, where they would inevitably have to face the Pope of Spirit Hall directly.

He immediately thought that this was bad. Xiao Wu's abilities far exceeded the norm. Without her, Shrek's fighting strength would suffer a considerable reduction.

"Don't worry. Haven't you already picked the Lovesick Heartbreak Red? Just make sure it's secured properly."

"Hmph, that fellow Xiao San did have some limits after all. He didn't destroy that Immortal Herb."

Beside her, Dai Mubai also spoke up to reassure her. "It's fine, Xiao Wu. We made it through in our previous lives. This time will only be easier."

"The matches themselves will be easy this time. Our main objective is to make an appearance before the entire continent after winning the championship."

"I've already decided. After demonstrating my strength through this tournament, I'll return to the Star Luo Empire and devote myself fully to cultivation."

At the same time, Ma Hongjun immediately nodded in agreement. "Exactly, exactly. My Martial Soul still has some impurities. I need to take this chance to show my face and see whether any other factions have a solution. You have to help me, Xiao Wu."

"Your fourth brother's happiness for the rest of his life depends on this. If my Martial Soul doesn't evolve, I don't even know whether my wife will fancy me."

This tournament was an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their strength and let factions across the continent see the potential of the Shrek Seven Devils.

With the Immortal Herbs already gone, Dai Mubai and the others naturally had to seize every opportunity to obtain resources for cultivation.

After hearing everyone's words, Xiao Wu said nothing and silently lowered her head, feeling somewhat hurt. Without Tang San beside her, she would be in immense danger if she were exposed, yet the others seemed completely unaware of that.

It was unclear whether the Shrek members no longer took Spirit Hall seriously after having become gods, or whether they had never cared about Xiao Wu at all.

You keep saying how bad Brother San is, but aren't you all doing this for yourselves now?

By then, Xiao Wu had made up her mind. She would leave the academy after the tournament and look for Tang San.

What she did not know was that Tang San had already joined Spirit Hall.

While they were talking, the match officially began.

Shrek Academy VS Elephant Armor Academy!

Shrek Academy had merged into Heaven Dou Royal Academy, replacing the former Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team. Their opponent in the first match had changed accordingly, becoming Elephant Armor Academy.

The outcome of this match was beyond doubt. How could their opponents possibly be a match for Shrek Academy? They were defeated with ease.

In the subsequent preliminary matches, Shrek Academy cut through every obstacle in its path. After all, everyone had lived another lifetime. In terms of practical combat experience, they were not even on the same starting line as their peers.

Soon, the preliminary rounds were nearing their end.

Shrek Academy against Skywater Academy.

At some point, another figure in a long green robe had appeared in the VIP seats.

It was none other than Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo had been in an excellent mood lately. Both he and his granddaughter had been cured of their poison, and the curse that had haunted their family had finally vanished. This was a tremendous cause for celebration.

As it happened, Dugu Bo had also heard that Shrek Academy had been winning match after match, so he had stopped by along the way to take a look.

At that moment, the battle in the Soul Fighting Arena had already reached a fever pitch.

Dugu Yan gave a sharp cry. The purple fourth Soul Ring beneath her feet flashed, and a cloud of poisonous mist instantly appeared on the field.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Jade Phosphorus Spider Venom!"

At the sight, Dugu Bo's pupils immediately contracted. He shot up from his chair, his eyes filled with fury.

"This is... spider venom?!"

"What's going on? That so-called Grandmaster claimed to have studied Martial Souls extensively. How could he let Yan absorb a spider-type Soul Beast?"

Had the match not still been underway, Dugu Bo might well have stopped it outright and summoned Gangzi to demand a proper explanation.

Even so, he was furious enough to leave his seat and head straight toward the Soul Fighting Arena.

"Yu Xiaogang! What the fuck have you done?!"