The next morning, everyone arrived at the competition venue full of anticipation, including Cao Yu and his team.
On the main stage, Xu Tianran gave a somewhat helpless laugh, then turned to the ministers behind him and instructed, "You all prepare the rewards for this competition first."
"Looks like there's been a major hemorrhage."
Jing Hongchen then comforted him, saying, "Regent, after all, you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub. We can't give others anything to gossip about."
"That's true." Xu Tianran nodded, then turned his gaze back to the group from the Shrek Academy.
Several tens of minutes later, the referee loudly announced, "Both teams, come to the stage!"
Hao Tingkun from the Sun Moon Team stepped out first, but what surprised everyone was his first words.
"Our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy concedes defeat! After unanimous discussion among all team members, we have decided to forfeit the final!"
The referee looked at him and asked solemnly, "Are you sure?"
"Yes, referee." After all, Xiao Hongchen is still lying in the medical room, and moreover, after yesterday's match, some members of the Sun Moon Team have been severely weakened.
Where would they find the energy to deal with the Shrek Academy again, especially since they had already lost to Shrek?
The two are too far apart in strength. Even with Xiao Hongchen present, they would not be able to win, so it would be better to simply admit defeat.
So be it, they've accepted being number two all the time.
Many spectators in the stands were still shouting loudly, "Don't give up! At least give it a shot!"
Hao Tingkun and the others shook their heads with wry smiles, saying apologetically, "We're sorry, everyone. Yesterday's battle with the Body Sect has left us with quite a few injuries."
"We're sorry!" The members of the Sun Moon Team bowed to everyone before regretfully walking off the stage.
This also signifies the end of the Continental Soul Fighting Tournament. Under Cao Yu's leadership, Shrek Academy lived up to expectations and won the tournament.
The intense competition is over, how could they not feel relieved?
From the stands, Xu Tianran loudly announced, "First of all, I want to congratulate Shrek Academy on their victory in this Soul Fighting Tournament. Also, the other teams that did not achieve a ranking in this competition should not be discouraged. I hope everyone can continue their efforts and further improve their strength."
"I won't waste any more time on small talk. Let's skip the final round and move on to the awards ceremony."
The top three finishers in the competition were all in the arena, so it saved the organizers the trouble of sending someone to find them.
As the champion team of this competition, Shrek Academy naturally stepped onto the podium without any hesitation.
Next up was the runner-up of this competition, the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, but Xiao Hongchen was not there.
The third place went to the Body Sect, and they also only sent six people.
The first to receive the award were naturally the Body Sect. An official from the Sun Moon Empire handed them a Level 7 Soul Tool, along with Storage Soul Tool containing hundreds of thousands of Gold Soul Coin.
Xu Tianran smiled and said, "I hope you will continue to work hard in the future!"
Then they came to the Sun Moon Team. Their reward this time was, of course, Level 8 Soul Tool, plus 400,000 financial coins.
You've done a great job already, keep up the good work!
Finally, he came before the Shrek Academy members and personally presented them with a Level 9 Soul Tool and Storage Ring containing a million Gold Soul Coin.
Jing Hongchen slowly pushed the wheelchair from behind. Although he was already quite familiar with Cao Yu, this rascal, he didn't show any particular attitude in this situation.
Xu Tianran looked at the Shrek members with a smile, then turned his gaze to Cao Yu, raising his hands high. Cao Yu naturally bowed slightly in return, then took the Level 9 Soul Tool in his hands.
"Your Shrek Academy is as strong as ever, especially you, Cao Yu. I have high hopes for you, keep it up!"
Then Xu Tianran turned and asked with a smile, "Have you considered joining the Sun Moon Empire after graduation?"
"Thank you for your kind offer, Regent, but we have no such intention." Cao Yu refused without even thinking, and those around him pretended not to hear.
This seemed to be expected, so Xu Tianran's expression didn't change much.
He simply smiled and said, "Then I won't force you all, but it's truly a pity."
Finally, Xu Tianran said a few more words of encouragement to everyone and then left, as his mission was already complete.
All that was left was for the people in the arena to gradually disperse, and he left under the escort of Jing Hongchen and many officials.
Cao Yu smiled and said to his girlfriends, "Let's go, it's time to go back. You can take this money and divide it among yourselves; I don't need it."
Wang Dong'er chuckled softly, "This rich young master is indeed quite extravagant."
"Haha, thank you very much, Junior Brother Cao Yu." Bei Bei naturally accepted one without hesitation; after all, who would complain about having too much money?
Perhaps Cao Yu simply didn't care about the money.
There's nothing we can do; this guy is just too rich.
Most of the audience members began to leave in an orderly manner. Cao Yu's former mentor Xuan Ziwen, had also come to watch their match.
Bai Xiuxiu was with him, as were his two nemesis, Wang Shaojie and Zi Mu.
Xuan Ziwen turned to Bai Xiuxiu and said, "Let's go, everyone's going back. Xiuxiu, you should pack your things too. We'll be heading to Shrek in a few days."
At this moment, Zi Mu shamelessly said, " Teacher Xuan, why don't I go too?"
What are you going to do?
"I just can't bear to part with you, Teacher Xuan."
Just as Cao Yu and his team were about to leave the competition venue, a girl came running towards them from not far away.
Tang Ya chuckled and teased, "Look, Xu Tianzhen is here to see you again. Is she going to give you a final confession?"
Ning Tian chuckled gleefully, "I think it's absolutely possible. Our Little Yu is truly charming."
Afterwards, they deliberately hugged Cao Yu intimately, their hands intertwined.
When she ran up to them, Xu Tianzhen was suddenly dumbfounded.
"You... you guys? Cao Yu, this, this is all?"
Cao Yu turned to look at Xu Tianzhen, whose breathing was somewhat uneven, her rather large breasts rising and falling.
He then nodded and replied, "Yes! As you can see, these are all people I like. Besides them, I have others, so you understand now, right?"
Hearing his words, Xu Tianzhen felt incredibly sad. Seeing their intimate behavior, she couldn't help but feel envious.
A ripple of emotion welled up in Xu Tianzhen's beautiful eyes, and she stammered, "You... you guys are bastards! Cao Yu, I'll never talk to you again."
After saying that, she turned and left without hesitation, her departure so swift and resolute.
She finally couldn't hold back her tears and kept wiping her eyes with both hands. In the blink of an eye, Xu Tianzhen's figure disappeared into the crowd.
She came in a hurry and left just as quickly, eventually disappearing into the sea of strangers.
(End of this chapter)