All Twin Martial Souls

Dai Yueheng felt a powerful force slam into him, and a mouthful of blood involuntarily sprayed from his lips. Yet, relying on his unyielding will, he seized Ma Xiaotao's arm and flung her toward Ling Luochen. Ling Luochen reacted swiftly. "Ring of Ice Brilliance!" In an instant, the temperature on the platform plummeted, as though it had been covered in a layer of frost. Ma Xiaotao and He Caitou were instantly frozen within it.

Seizing this critical moment, Lin Qianyi and the others sprang into action, separating Jiang Nannan and Xu Sanshi from the rest. The situation on the field became seven against two, and Beibei and Xixi had no choice but to surrender.

Elder Xuan announced, "Dai Yueheng's team wins!" Huo Yuhao withdrew his Soul Power at that moment. Having expended too much, he was too weak to remain standing and crouched on the ground. Seeing this, Wang Dong hurriedly cried, "Yuhao!" and rushed over to support him.

Xiao Xiao also asked anxiously, "Yuhao, are you all right?" Huo Yuhao raised his head slightly and said softly, "I'm fine." Watching the three of them from the side, Xixi said thoughtfully, "Qianyi, Yuhao, Xiao Xiao, so the three of you have Twin Martial Souls." The three nodded at the same time. Xixi could not help but sigh. "No wonder you're all so outstanding."

Dai Yueheng walked over with a smile. "Haha, juniors, you all performed very well today." Ma Xiaotao looked at Ling Luochen, her heart full of confusion. "Ling Luochen, your Soul Power is clearly weaker than mine. How were you able to suppress my flames?" Ling Luochen explained, "That's because Yuhao's Extreme Ice helped me. His ice power happens to counter your fire." Ma Xiaotao suddenly understood. "So that's how it is."

Back in the room, Elder Xuan gazed deeply at everyone. "You now have some understanding of both sides' strength. Huo Yuhao, from today onward, you will be the Reserve Team's primary control Soul Master. Beibei will serve as captain, while Lin Qianyi will be Vice-Captain."

He paused briefly, and his voice grew more solemn. "However, I must tell you that being a member of Shrek's reserve team is no easy matter. If any of you harbor thoughts of retreat, I will respect your choice."

Lin Qianyi was the first to straighten her back, her gaze firm as a torch. "Elder Xuan, since we have become reserve team members, we have chosen to embark upon this path of glory. No matter how many hardships and obstacles lie ahead, we will not lightly speak of withdrawing."

Huo Yuhao and the others were equally resolute as they replied in unison, "That's right!" Elder Xuan slowly nodded, his eyes filled with approval for the young people's courage and determination.

The next day, when Huo Yuhao and the others gathered at the academy gates, they all keenly sensed an unusual heaviness in the air. Lin Qianyi stood quietly to one side, her eyes carrying a trace of concern. At that moment, Wang Yan and Zhou Yi also arrived.

Elder Xuan slowly spoke. "Children, I must solemnly tell you that you are not merely reserve members of Shrek's Eight Monsters. You are also symbols of Shrek Academy's glory—the Surveillance Totem. This is a responsibility that bears a special mission."

Xu Sanshi chuckled. "That certainly sounds impressive!"

Elder Xuan's gaze suddenly became profound and stern. "Impressive? Do you know that behind those two words often lies the price of one's life?" Xu Sanshi's smile gradually froze, and he fell silent.

"Do you know why Shrek Academy, with its ten-thousand-year history, has always had fewer than a hundred Inner Court students each year?" Elder Xuan's voice was low and powerful.

Xu Sanshi guessed, "That's probably because everyone graduates and leaves, right?"

Lin Qianyi added thoughtfully, "Perhaps there is another meaning as well."

Elder Xuan nodded. "You are partly correct, but what I want to say is that those students who left before graduating were all good children.

Even though they are no longer at the academy, their names will forever be etched upon this land. In the Inner Court, one must not only study but also shoulder many responsibilities. Some students who managed to enter discovered that they could not bear such pressure, and ultimately chose to leave, swearing never to return.

I respect their decision. But to those students who chose to remain in the Inner Court for further study, they are all heroes—true heroes of the Douluo Continent."

Elder Xuan's words were like a tolling bell, echoing within everyone's hearts and making them deeply feel the weight and glory of this mission.

Heroes had once been a distant and vague concept in the hearts of Lin Qianyi, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, and the others. To Lin Qianyi, a hero had been someone with strength powerful enough to hold up the sky.

However, after hearing Elder Xuan's words, it was as though she had peered through a thin mist and glimpsed the deeper meaning of heroism—it was not merely a symbol of strength, but also a deeply rooted sense of responsibility, a noble spirit that dared to dedicate and sacrifice.

Every choice, every step taken, could be called a heroic act so long as one carried unwavering conviction.

Elder Xuan's eyes blazed as he said in a deep voice, "The academy's selection of you as reserve team members means that one of your feet has already crossed the threshold of the Inner Court.

But can you bear the responsibilities carried by the Inner Court? If you feel unequal to them, you may return at any time and continue your studies until you graduate successfully. The academy will certainly respect your choice and will not blame you in the slightest." After saying this, he quietly waited for their response.

Lin Qianyi was the first to step forward. Though her voice was not particularly loud, it carried incomparable determination. "I am a member of the Reserve Team. Since I chose this path, I have long known that the road ahead would surely be filled with danger.

However, I do not regret it. No matter how dangerous it is, I will press forward bravely. I am willing to join." Huo Yuhao and the others also responded in unison, "That's right, we'll join!" A trace of gratification flashed through Elder Xuan's eyes as he said repeatedly, "Good. You are truly good children."

Elder Xuan slowly spoke, his voice echoing heavily through the air. "This time, we will travel to the Mingdou Mountain Range at the border between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Empire. It will be the location of your Inspection Corps' first mission—a region where Evil Soul Masters frequently appear."

He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping across the group as his tone remained gentle yet resolute. "Perhaps you will ask, what is an Evil Soul Master? There is no absolute good or evil in this world, but there are indeed some Soul Masters who, in pursuit of power, will not hesitate to use extreme methods in cultivation, causing immense harm to innocent civilians.

Once you enter Shrek Academy's Inner Court, you will shoulder the important duty of the Inspection Corps. One of the graduation requirements for the Inner Court is to complete thirty Surveillance Missions. This is not only a test of your strength, but also a tempering of your hearts."