Inner Court Shrek Seven Devils

Xiao Xiao swiftly summoned the Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron, successfully blocking his attack. Seizing that instant, Lin Qianyi quietly approached Dai Huabin from behind, kicked him away, and forced Zhu Lu back before lightly flipping backward to retreat to the side.

Dai Huabin flew into a rage from humiliation. "Damn it!" Huo Yuhao took the opportunity to act, sharing his Mental Detection Share with Beibei, He Caitou, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, and the others. The four coordinated seamlessly, deliberately spreading apart and drawing their opponents into a straight line.

At that moment, Lin Qianyi seized the opportunity and shouted, "Ice Butterfly Domain!" As her voice fell, everyone within a five-hundred-meter radius immediately felt their Soul Power circulation slow. Taking advantage of this, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong unleashed their Martial Soul Fusion Skill—Path of Gold—defeating their opponents in one stroke. Only eight people remained on the field.

Outside the arena, Xuan Zi burst into hearty laughter at the sight. "Then let's make an exception this time—the Shrek's Eight Monsters!" Wang Yan respectfully replied, "Yes, Elder Xuan."

When the match ended, Xuan Zi did not leave immediately. Instead, he kept Huo Yuhao, Lin Qianyi, and Wang Dong behind separately. His gaze was deep and solemn as he slowly asked, "I'm very curious. How exactly did you come up with that method just now?"

Lin Qianyi parted her red lips, her words carrying a touch of modesty. "Elder Xuan, it was nothing special. While walking through the maze, I carefully calculated the timing and rules. Combined with Huo Yuhao's Mental Detection Share, that was how we came up with this method."

Hearing Lin Qianyi's words, Huo Yuhao unconsciously scratched his head and said honestly, "It can't all be counted as my contribution." Xuan Zi paused slightly before asking further, "Oh? Then could you let me experience this Mental Detection Share as well?" Huo Yuhao answered without hesitation, "Of course!" He gently closed his eyes, and moments later, his powerful Spiritual Power spread out like ripples, instantly enveloping Xuan Zi.

Xuan Zi felt as though his eyes had suddenly lit up, as if he had entered an entirely new world. In this world, everything was magnified with perfect clarity. Details normally too subtle for the naked eye to notice were now clearly presented within his perception.

He was utterly shocked, muttering to himself, "This Spiritual Power... how can it be this powerful?" To better understand Huo Yuhao's condition, Xuan Zi asked him several more questions and secretly probed him with Soul Power, yet found nothing unusual.

After several days of Xuan Zi's careful instruction, the training methods might have been somewhat simple, but they had produced real results. Huo Yuhao's Soul Power had broken through to Rank 26, Xiao Xiao had reached Rank 29, and through her own effort and talent, Lin Qianyi had astonishingly leapt all the way to Rank 44.

"Mm, you've all performed very well." Xuan Zi nodded approvingly. "Today, I'll take you to meet the Inner Court's Shrek Seven Devils."

At those words, curiosity gleamed in everyone's eyes. They followed Xuan Zi to the Sea God Lake Shore, where Xu Sanshi could not help asking, "Where are they? Haven't they arrived yet?"

"They're here!" As soon as Xuan Zi spoke, ripples spread across the surface of Sea God Lake. Then, seven figures burst from the water like arrows released from a bow, racing toward the shore at tremendous speed.

The seven figures landed lightly and stood quietly before Lin Qianyi and the other eight. There were four men and three women. Xuan Zi spoke warmly, "Introduce yourselves to each other."

The leading man clasped his fists in salute. "Yao Haoxuan, Rank 55 control-and-support Battle Soul King." His gaze was steady, and every movement he made exuded calm composure.

"Chen Zifeng, Rank 55 assault-type Battle Soul King." The second man's voice was deep and firm, with a resolute look in his eyes.

"Gongyang Mo, Rank 59 support-type Artifact Soul King." The third man smiled faintly, his gaze gentle.

A cool voice suddenly rang out. "Ling Luochen, Rank 55 control-type Battle Soul King." The woman's face was expressionless, yet she naturally carried an imposing chill.

"Xixi, Rank 57 agility attack-type Battle Soul King." The other woman smiled brightly, giving off a refreshing and pleasant feeling.

Dai Yueheng stood proudly. "Dai Yueheng, Rank 64 assault-type Battle Soul Emperor." As his name echoed through the air, Huo Yuhao's expression suddenly changed, and a trace of complicated emotion flashed through his eyes, as though old memories had surged into his mind.

The final woman declared loudly, "Ma Xiaotao, Rank 68 assault-type Battle Soul Emperor." As soon as her words fell, everyone was shocked. Such a powerful lineup was not to be underestimated.

Across from them, Beibei held his head high. "Beibei, fourth-year Outer Court student, Rank 43 assault-type Soul Ancestor."

He Caitou pushed up his glasses. "He Caitou of the Soul Tool Department, Rank 42 support-type Soul Ancestor, Level 5 Soul Engineer."

Xu Sanshi introduced himself casually, "Xu Sanshi, fifth-year Outer Court student, Rank 44 defense-type Soul Ancestor."

Jiang Nannan spoke softly, "Jiang Nannan, fifth-year Outer Court student, Rank 41 agility attack-type Soul Ancestor."

Xiao Xiao seemed somewhat shy. "Xiao Xiao, second-year Outer Court student, Rank 29 control-type Soul Grandmaster."

When it was Huo Yuhao's turn, his expression was calm. "Huo Yuhao, second-year Outer Court student, Rank 26 control-type Soul Grandmaster."

Finally, it was Lin Qianyi's turn. Her tone was indifferent. "Lin Qianyi, second-year Outer Court student, Rank 44 assault-type Soul Ancestor." At those words, the gazes of several people opposite her instantly changed. To possess such cultivation at such a young age, and to reach this level in only her second year, was truly astonishing.

After everyone had gotten acquainted, Xuan Zi said, "To help you become more familiar with this, you'll have a friendly match. Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng, each of you will lead a team. Ma Xiaotao, you will take two main team members and five Reserve Team members. Dai Yueheng, you will take three main team members and four Reserve Team members. Choose for yourselves."

Ma Xiaotao's team consisted of Xixi, Gongyang Mo, Lin Qianyi, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Beibei, and He Caitou. Dai Yueheng's side consisted of Chen Zifeng, Ling Luochen, Yao Haoxuan, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, and Xiao Xiao.

After everyone had gotten acquainted, Xuan Zi cleared his throat, his gaze passing over their faces one by one. "To help you better coordinate and become familiar with each other's fighting styles, we'll hold a friendly match next. Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, each of you will lead a team."

He paused briefly, tapping the armrest with one finger before continuing, "Ma Xiaotao, your side will have two main team members and five Reserve Team members. Dai Yueheng, your side will have three main team members and four Reserve Team members. As for the selections..."

As soon as Xuan Zi finished speaking, he began listing the names. "Ma Xiaotao's team will have Xixi and Gongyang Mo, while Lin Qianyi, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Beibei, and He Caitou will be Reserve Team members. As for Dai Yueheng's side: Chen Zifeng, Ling Luochen, Yao Haoxuan, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, and Xiao Xiao."