On one side of the Sun Moon, including the two teachers leading the group, there were only twelve people in total.
On Shrek's side, there are tens of thousands of people here today.
This is what it means to play away from home; the sheer force of the opposing team is enough to make it hard to breathe.
Since Shrek Inner Court disciples need to complete a certain number of Inspection Corps missions in order to graduate, many of them are currently traveling all over the continent. Today, a total of thirty-seven Inner Court students are able to participate in the battle.
But these thirty-seven people already represent the top combat strength among the Inner Court students who remained!
The lowest level among them was Soul Emperor, and several others had reached the Soul Saint level. The leader, Grandmaster Zhang Lexuan, had even reached the terrifying realm of Eight-Ring Soul Douluo!
Zhang Lexuan sat on one side of the spectator stands, looking at Kong Xuan not far away with a somewhat complicated expression.
After secretly verifying her identity through various channels, she came to believe Kong Deming's initial claim that she was the right person, since Martial Soul cannot be faked.
According to seniority, she should be considered Kong Xuan's cousin.
Yesterday, Cai Mei'er specifically sought her out to explain Kong Xuan's talent and strength, placing her ultimate hope on her, the strongest Grandmaster in the Inner Court.
But at this moment, she was somewhat unsure of what to do, wondering whether she should really go all out to defeat her cousin if she were to go on stage later.
Even though she had seen Kong Xuan display powerful spatial abilities during the last Soul Hunting, she was still confident in her own strength, after all, she was Soul Douluo with Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring!
Compared to Zhang Lexuan's inner turmoil, the others seemed much more relaxed.
Because they lacked understanding of Kong Xuan, they didn't take Kong Xuan seriously and didn't think Kong Xuan was a worthy opponent.
The pride of Shrek Inner Court is now putting its "efforts" to use!
Who's going up next?
"He's just a Soul Emperor at the Sun Moon realm. I'm already Soul Saint. Wouldn't it be bullying him to make a move against me?"
"Let's send out the Soul Emperor first and see what kind of person Kong Xuan really is."
The students in the Inner Court chatted and laughed, completely unaware of the seriousness of the situation.
Cai Mei'er was not sitting with the academy's elders at the moment, but rather next to these Inner Court students.
Listening to their discussion, Cai Mei'er's expression turned serious. She said, "Be serious, don't underestimate your opponent. Kong Xuan is very strong. If you lose, not only will you lose face, but the academy will also lose face!"
Upon hearing this, the previously laughing crowd instantly fell silent, but how many people truly took his words to heart was anyone's guess.
A streak of azure light, like lightning tearing through the sky, suddenly flew down from the highest-level elders' viewing platform!
So fast was the movement that most people present only saw a blur before the figure hovered directly above the Soul Fighting Arena.
The blue light subsided, revealing the figure of an old woman.
Her face was thin and her eyes were sharp as an eagle's. Although she looked old, her back was straight and she exuded a chilling and fierce aura.
It is none other than Elder Song, Sea God Pavilion Elder!
She spread her arms slightly, and a clear eagle's cry seemed to come from the heavens, resounding throughout the entire Soul Fighting Arena!
Immediately afterwards, a huge phantom of a divine eagle, formed entirely from cyan light, suddenly appeared behind her, its wings spread wide, blotting out the sky.
Azure Shadow Divine Eagle Martial Soul Possession!
Even more astonishing was that nine perfectly configured Soul Ring, as if they possessed Life of their own, rose up from beneath her feet, their dazzling light making her hair and beard bristle!
The terrifying pressure of the Super Douluo, like an invisible tsunami, spread out from Elder Song as the center, sweeping across every corner of the stands!
Under this vast, abyss-like, and suffocating pressure, all the previous clamor and discussion were abruptly suppressed at this moment!
Elder Song hovered in the air, his pair of blue wings slowly flapping behind him.
Her gaze swept across the entire arena like lightning, finally settling on Kong Xuan and the Inner Court disciples' camps on either side of the arena.
Her aged yet powerful voice clearly reached the ears of everyone present, carrying an undeniable authority. "I will be the referee for the upcoming duel!"
"Both parties, please enter!"
Having a Sea God Pavilion Elder and Super Douluo personally serve as the referee is extremely rare in the entire history of the Shrek Academy!
However, with her, a Titled Douluo specializing in Agility Attack System, present, both sides in the duel can now go all out.
Kong Xuan glanced at the people around him; the expressions on each of their faces seemed to be full of confidence in him.
He smiled, released Meng Hongchen's small hand, and leaped down towards the Soul Fighting Arena not far away.
On one side of the Soul Fighting Arena, Kong Xuan stood quietly alone, waiting for his first opponent of the day.
He was dressed in a simple black outfit, his black hair gently swaying in the breeze, his expression as calm as if he were just there for an ordinary morning exercise.
Even though Cai Mei'er had emphasized this beforehand, most people still thought today's showdown with Kong Xuan was a farce, so there was no discussion about who would go first.
Seeing this situation today, with even Elder Song from the Sea God Pavilion acting as the referee, they realized that things seemed to be more than they appeared.
The Soul Emperor of the Inner Court hesitated about who should step forward.
After all, winning feels like a given, but losing would be embarrassing.
" Old Chu, haven't you always claimed to be the fastest in the Inner Court? Why don't you go for it yourself!"
An Inner Court student nudged Chu Qingtian, wanting him to go on stage.
Immediately, everyone saw Chu Qingtian shaking his head vigorously. "I'm not going. Kong Xuan's Martial Soul is spatial, so my speed won't be of any use."
His eyes darted around as he spoke, and he didn't say that he didn't consider himself a match for Kong Xuan.
Upon hearing that Kong Xuan's Martial Soul was actually a rare spatial attribute, the Inner Court students were all shocked, as spatial attribute Soul Skill were indeed difficult to deal with.
"I'll do it!"
A voice rang out, and everyone looked at Qiu Xu, who had stood up.
Although he doesn't talk much, everyone acknowledges his abilities.
As Power Attack System Soul Master, his combat strength is among the top in the Inner Court's Soul Emperor.
Cai Mei'er nodded, and finally instructed, "Don't underestimate the enemy, go."
In Kong Xuan's line of sight, a tall, slender figure had already appeared opposite him, at a distance of two hundred meters.
Both of them were present. As the referee, Elder Song hovered in mid-air above the Soul Fighting Arena, his serious gaze sweeping over both sides as he announced the rules in a deep voice.
"Challenger Kong Xuan must accept challenges from Inner Court disciples continuously until no one else is willing to fight, or until he voluntarily concedes defeat. Rest periods are allowed between each challenge."
" Inner Court disciples may take turns participating, but they are not allowed to use any disposable Soul Tool or drugs."
"During a duel, intentional death is prohibited. A party that concedes defeat or becomes incapacitated will be declared the loser."
"With me and Elder Zhuang here, you can go all out. Do you all understand?"
"Clear."
Kong Xuan nodded slightly.
On the other side, Qiu Xu also responded in unison, "Understood!"
Elder Song took a deep breath, said no more, and swung his arm down sharply. " Soul Fighting, begin!"
With a command from Elder Song, Qiu Xu instantly Martial Soul Possession, and a two-meter-long jet-black spear appeared in his hand. His Martial Soul was also a spear!
He saw that Kong Xuan opposite him did not immediately activate his Martial Soul Possession, but instead remained standing still, seemingly without any intention of making a move.
Qiu Xu frowned. He didn't believe that Kong Xuan was scared out of his wits or had given up the competition.
On the contrary, he felt that this might be due to the opponent's absolute confidence in themselves, which was why they gave up the opportunity to attack first.
As Power Attack System Soul Master, he was not a reckless fool, and he did not launch an attack directly in the face of this situation.
Qiu Xu planted his spear firmly on the ground of the Soul Fighting Arena, and six Soul Ring— two yellow, two purple, and two black—rose from beneath his feet.
He announced loudly, " Qiu Xu, Martial Soul: Martial Soul -Soul Breaking Spear, Level 69 Power Attack System Battle Soul Emperor!"