Outside the Ming Yue Grand Hotel, in the shadows of an inconspicuous corner, a figure stood motionless like a frozen sculpture for an entire afternoon.
The surrounding area was bustling with people and noise, yet neither the hurried passersby nor the patrolling guards noticed the figure standing in the shadows.
He seemed to merge completely with that darkness, becoming a wisp of nothingness cast by the architecture.
Zhongli Wu, as a Level 98 Super Douluo and the leader of the Holy Spirit Cult, would naturally not waste so much time here for no reason.
His powerful Divine Power kept the entire Ming Yue Grand Hotel under constant surveillance; no one could escape his perception of anyone entering or leaving.
His purpose was to determine whether the Shrek members would simultaneously pass on the information they had just received about Yan Shaozhe to the Worship Hall!
That's right, the mysterious person who sent Wang Yan message was none other than the leader of the Holy Spirit Cult!
The deathly silence of that afternoon had given him a clear answer.
"As expected... there wasn't..."
A barely audible whisper, carrying a hint of expected coldness.
He had confirmed that Shrek was not prepared to share the information they had received with Kong Deming!
Night fell as dark as ink, silently bathing the Mingdu capital in its light.
In the shadows of the corner, Zhongli Wu's figure swayed slightly, as if it were just an illusion of light and shadow, before completely merging into the thick night without leaving a trace, like a drop of water returning to the sea.
Instead of returning to any of the Holy Spirit Cult's strongholds, he transformed into an invisible, intangible shadow and silently sped away towards the city's central Worship Hall.
Since those idiots at the Shrek Academy chose to conceal the information and did not inform Kong Deming of Yan Shaozhe's clues.
Then, it will be necessary for the person who devised this plan to personally make a trip to the Worship Hall.
That secluded spot in the West Mountain has silently bared its fangs, waiting for its prey.
It would be a waste to only trap one Xuan Zi.
"Since we're luring you into a trap, it's only natural that both host and guest should have a pleasant time..."
Let Kong Deming, the master of the Worship Hall, also go and keep Xuan Zi company!
In truth, Kong Deming was his primary target!
After all, this wasn't just about avenging the blood feud with the Holy Spirit Cult; it was also an order from the new emperor of the Sun Moon Sect!
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Today is the final day of the All-Continent Youth High-Level Soul Master Soul Fighting Tournament.
The weather was perfect; the sky was clear and cloudless, and golden Yangguang shone down on the giant arena that had witnessed countless cheers and bursts of passion.
With only the final two matches remaining, the organizing committee deliberately delayed the start time by an hour, as if to allow ample time for this final feast to brew and anticipate.
The final competition was divided into two parts: the individual competition and the team competition to determine the final champion.
However, the final result will depend on the team competition; the addition of individual competitions is merely to enhance the entertainment value of the matches.
Therefore, the final victory can be either a major victory or a minor victory.
Winning both matches would be a resounding victory, while winning only the team competition and taking the championship would only be a minor victory.
Even though most people believed that Shrek Academy had already lost all its spirit and were certain of defeat in this battle.
But when the day of the final battle arrived, the giant stands, which could hold more than 100,000 people, were still packed with a surging crowd!
The place was bustling with noise, a cacophony of voices.
This is not just watching, it's witnessing.
Witness the coronation of a new era, or the tragic end of an old legend.
No one wanted to miss this historic moment.
On the arena, a figure as steady as a mountain stood silently in the center.
It is Unbreakable Douluo Zheng Zhan!
These two final showdowns, which will determine the champion, will naturally still require the personal adjudication of the Unbreakable Douluo Zheng Zhan.
To be honest, after learning the true strength of the participating team members from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, even Titled Douluo like Zheng Zhan couldn't help but feel a bit tense.
On the arena, swords and blades are merciless, and Soul Skill are ruthless. Facing this group of Little Monster whose strength is beyond reason, he was afraid that if he was careless or slow to judge, it would cause irreparable casualties.
Although, given his status as chief referee and his cultivation level Titled Douluo, even if some unexpected events occurred, it wouldn't be a big deal.
But under the spotlight, for him it wasn't a matter of responsibility, but a real loss of face!
With that thought in mind, he took a deep breath, adjusting his Soul Power to its optimal state, and silently vowed, "Today, I must be fully focused!"
"First individual match, please have both teams enter the arena!"
Zheng Zhan Unbreakable Douluo, announced loudly, his voice amplified by the Amplifying Soul Tool, clearly reaching every corner of the arena.
The once noisy and bustling audience seats suddenly fell silent, as if all sound had been sucked away.
Countless gazes, filled with final anticipation and burning desire, focused unanimously on the empty and enormous arena.
The curtain has now risen on the final!
On one side of the arena, a figure leaped up almost the instant Zheng Zhan finished speaking.
With an upright posture and steady steps, he truly embodies the Qiangu Fuliu!
Having failed to fully enjoy the battle against the Earth Dragon Sect, he had been harboring a burning desire for battle.
This time, facing Shrek, he once again secured the first opportunity to appear from Captain Kong Xuan.
Standing on the arena, feeling the gazes converging from all directions, Qiangu Fuliu took a deep breath, his eyes blazing with undisguised fighting spirit.
The Soul Power of a level 69 peak Soul Emperor surged within his body, and the Battle Heaven and Fight Earth spirit inherited from the Qiangu Clan swelled in his chest.
He was absolutely confident that no matter who Shrek sent out, he would use his Coiling Dragon Staff to secure this first victory!
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, a figure finally stepped slowly onto the stage from the other side.
A sharp light suddenly flashed in Qiangu Fuliu's eyes, and his fighting spirit soared like Lie Yan!
The one who came up was none other than Shrek Academy's captain— Bei Bei!
He witnessed the fierce battle between Bei Bei and Yu Tianlong in the semi-finals, and knew that his opponent was also a powerful Soul Emperor.
Being able to face such an opponent in the first match of the finals, his blood boiled instantly, and he was filled with boundless anticipation for the upcoming battle!
However, at this tense moment, when war seemed imminent...
Bei Bei, on the other hand, did not adopt any fighting stance.
He took a deep breath and announced in a clear and heavy voice to referee Zheng Zhan, and to the entire arena. "In the final individual match... Shrek Academy forfeits."
"..."
The burning fighting spirit on Qiangu Fuliu's face froze instantly, as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head, extinguishing all his expectations and boiling blood in an instant.
The entire arena fell into an eerie, deathly silence once again.
Everyone was stunned speechless by this familiar scene.
Bei Bei's words shocked everyone present!
Even those who had previously mocked Shrek for giving up never expected that they would actually forfeit again, and so decisively at that.
After a brief silence, the audience erupted in chaos, with shouts of doubt, anger, and sarcasm surging forth like a tsunami!
However, amidst the clamor, Bei Bei's calm voice once again pierced through the noise and clearly resounded throughout the entire venue.
"We're abandoning individual battles and going straight to team battles to decide the winner!"
This decision was a unanimous choice made by the Shrek family after painful deliberation.
There's no chance of winning in individual battles; it will only increase exhaustion and frustration. It's better to put all our strength and hope on the final seven-on-seven team battle and make one last desperate attempt!
Upon hearing that Shrek had not given up on the final team battle, the commotion in the audience subsided slightly.
As long as there are still team battles to watch, Shrek Academy won't be completely reduced to a laughing stock in this final.
Yet, beneath the Qiangu Fuliu of indescribable frustration and rage welled up within him!
His fighting spirit, which was poised to be unleashed, was abruptly cut short. The feeling of punching empty air with all his might made him so frustrated that he almost wanted to vomit blood.
His eyes were piercing, fixed intently on Bei Bei across from him.
At this moment, the remaining six members of both teams also filed out of the preparation area and quickly stepped onto the final battlefield.
Qiangu Fuliu glanced at his teammates beside him, and almost gritted his teeth, he squeezed out the words: " Bei Bei —leave her to me!"