In the third round, Spirit Hall also defeated a team. Lin Chen, their captain, did not even take the field for this match. A level forty-nine Battle Soul Ancestor substituted for him, and Xie Yue and Hu Liena performed as usual for a few rounds before their opponents were beaten into conceding.
Immediately afterward, Elder Yang shouted, "Next, please welcome the Shrek Seven Devils and the Star Luo Imperial Family First Team to the stage!"
As his voice fell, more than a dozen young men and women faced one another on the arena. Among the opposing sides were a pair of biological brothers and a pair of biological sisters.
Dai Weisi sneered. "Dai Mubai, I never imagined that a waste like you would make it here to compete against me."
Beside him stood a beautiful, mature woman dressed in black leather, her hair swept high and parted to one side. With thick brows and large eyes, her expression and bearing were remarkably similar to Zhu Zhuqing's. Most importantly, her curvaceous figure was even more striking than Zhu Zhuqing's.
This woman was Zhu Zhuqing's full-blooded elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun.
"Hehehe..." Zhu Zhuyun chuckled. "I never thought you'd manage to escape under those circumstances, Zhu Zhuqing. You really are hard to kill~"
A trace of hatred flashed through Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful eyes. "Zhu Zhuyun, you sent the Soul Masters who tried to assassinate me back then, didn't you?"
Zhu Zhuyun said indifferently, "What a pity. They didn't finish you off~"
Both women came from Star Luo nobility and had countless ties to the Star Luo Imperial Family. Perhaps from the moment they became entangled with the imperial family, their sisterly bond had ceased to be pure.
Throughout the ages, noble families had been rife with strife, but imperial families were even more ruthless!
Dai Mubai shouted, "Dai Weisi, today we'll settle both old scores and new. I'll defeat you today!"
Dai Weisi sneered. "Big words. Brothers, activate your Martial Souls!"
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...
Dai Weisi was a level forty-nine Soul Ancestor, Zhu Zhuyun was a level forty-seven Soul Ancestor, and the other members, including Li Yang and Dong Hui, were all above level forty.
From this, the Star Luo Empire's overall strength was considerably greater than Heaven Dou's.
Meanwhile, Shrek's highest-level member, Dai Mubai, was only level forty-four. Tang San was level forty-three, while Zhu Zhuqing, Oscar, and Xiao Wu were all in their early forties.
But they were very young. Dai Mubai, the oldest, was only seventeen, while Ning Rongrong was just fourteen. Their talent was extraordinarily strong.
On the dais
Bibi Dong looked down at the Shrek Seven Devils' side, her delicate brows knitting slightly. If these people were not dealt with properly, they would likely be a great threat to Spirit Hall in the future. It seemed the plan against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect needed to be set in motion early.
At that thought, she looked at Lin Chen beside her. Though she was deeply reluctant, he was the most suitable one. And if he found out, presumably he would be very happy too...
As though sensing her gaze, Lin Chen took her cold, delicate hand in his large one and scratched her palm.
Don't worry. I'm here for everything!
The corners of Bibi Dong's lips rose slightly, and she immediately made up her mind.
Hu Liena, who was beside them, noticed their little gestures and hurried over to take Lin Chen's other arm. "Hehe... biological brothers and sisters are fighting each other. Brother Lin Chen, which side do you think will win?"
Lin Chen chuckled. "Shrek."
Hu Liena asked in puzzlement, "Why are you so sure? Judging by their Soul Power Levels, the Star Luo First Team clearly has the upper hand."
At her words, even Bibi Dong looked at him. For some reason, both women now believed whatever Lin Chen said.
"Because... he's the chosen son of fate. How could he lose?" Lin Chen said, with a hint of mockery.
"White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"
"Hell Spring Descent!"
Boom, boom, boom...
By now, a fierce battle had broken out on the arena. Soul Power dazzled and shock waves spread in every direction. Tang San had wrapped Blue Silver Grass around Dai Mubai's and Zhu Zhuqing's waists, allowing them to attack as they advanced and defend as they retreated.
After dozens of exchanges, the battle reached a white-hot pitch. Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun immediately activated their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
"Hell White Tiger!"
Seeing this, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing also prepared to use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, but at the crucial moment, their fusion skill failed.
In the Shrek Academy stands
Yu Xiaogang's expression changed drastically. "What are Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing doing? They practiced so many times before. How could they still fail?!"
Flender hurriedly reassured him. "Xiao Gang, don't worry. It was just a small mistake. It's not a big problem. Tang San, Hongjun, and the others should be able to hold steady."
Tang San looked back and shouted, "Xiao Ao!"
"Got it! Extreme Speed Flying Mushroom Sausage!"
As soon as Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing ate the sausages, they flew away from the arena to avoid the attack for the moment.
Hmm?
The Hell White Tiger said, "Hehe... I never imagined your food-type Soul Master would have an ability like that. But do you think you can dodge our attacks just because you can fly?"
With that, the tiger leaped into the sky and swiftly attacked the two.
The Hell White Tiger could fly too!
Dai Mubai hurriedly said, "Zhu Zhuqing, let's try again!"
Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face grew serious. "All right!"
Her thoughts had been somewhat unsettled just now, not only because Zhu Zhuyun had provoked her, but also because of Dai Mubai's attitude. That was why their fusion had failed.
A few breaths later, the two finally fused successfully and began fighting Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun in the sky.
Without Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, however, the Star Luo Imperial Family First Team was no match for Tang San and Ma Hongjun. The two used Blue Silver Entanglement and Blue Silver Cage to restrict their opponents' movements, while Ma Hongjun attacked fixed targets, Xiao Wu fought at close range, and Oscar and Ning Rongrong provided support. Their coordination was flawless.
Before long, members of the Star Luo First Team were defeated and forced to leave the match early. With the advantage in numbers, Shrek fought more fiercely as the battle went on and swiftly routed the Star Luo First Team. Even its strongest members, Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, were taken down.
Thud... thud...
Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun fell onto the arena in a sorry state, their faces extremely grim. "How is this possible?! We actually lost to you?!"
Dai Mubai said indifferently, "Dai Weisi, from today onward, you have no right to point fingers at me!"
Dai Weisi's eyes were wide enough to split, and beside him, Zhu Zhuyun's pretty face was also filled with hatred. The outcome between the two brothers meant far more than victory or defeat; it also meant deciding who would be Star Luo's future emperor!
At Divine Wind Blazing Fire Academy
Huo Wu's red eyes were full of fighting spirit. "Tang San, you won after all. Tomorrow, I'll defeat you myself!"
Feng Xiaotian said confidently, "Don't worry, Huo Wu. We'll definitely win!"
After several rounds of competition, only four teams remained: the Spirit Hall Team, the Heaven Dou Team, the Shrek Team, and the Divine Wind Blazing Fire Team.