Accompanied by Tuoliya, Qi Ling walked through the crowd and immediately spotted that familiar figure.
In the very center of the venue, a group of women dressed in dance costumes were dancing with abandon. Among them, the most eye-catching were the twin sisters, Hua Yimeng and Hua Yidie, who were right in the center.
And that's not all. Among the people accompanying them, the most eye-catching was a figure who looked incredibly delicate and filled with boundless loneliness. This was none other than Ye Lingling, the heir to the Nine Heart Begonia.
Qi Ling was naturally delighted to see so many of her former companions. After the three finished their performance, they all came to Qi Ling and told her about the events of the past five years.
It's a bit of a shame that Dugu Yan isn't here. I wonder if she couldn't make it back in time. Qi Ling thought that if she knew I was here, she would be the first to rush over.
With so many people cheering her on, Qi Ling suddenly felt a bit of pressure. After all, she couldn't afford to embarrass herself too much in front of her teammates.
Flender, who had been waiting there, looked at the massive cheering squad for Qi Ling, then at the meager number of cheering squads for his own team, and couldn't help but burst into tears. " Xiaogang, tell me, who is the dean of this school, me or Qi Ling?"
The Grandmaster replied expressionlessly, "If you weren't the dean, you wouldn't even have these people cheering you on."
"Sigh, that makes sense," Flender said helplessly. " Xiaogang, do you really think Qi Ling can handle all of us at once? That's too much to believe!"
The Grandmaster slowly said, "If it were any other Soul Emperor, or even Soul Saint, in the world, I would tell you with certainty that it's impossible; he has absolutely no chance of winning."
"But don't forget, he is Qi Ling. Haven't he created enough miracles? In these five years that we don't know about, what amazing power has he gained? Now we are about to show him."
Once everyone had arrived, the five members of Shrek and the Golden Iron Triangle stood on either side. Even now, they still couldn't believe that so many of them would be fighting Qi Ling together.
Seeing their expressions, Qi Ling couldn't help but laugh, "What's wrong, Xiao San? Why are you so far away from the teachers? Haven't you figured out your tactics yet?"
Tang San shook his head and said, "Brother, no, it's just that after discussing it, we decided to fight you separately. Otherwise, such a battle would be too unfair."
Qi Ling said, "So, you're worried about me?"
Tang San said helplessly, "Big brother, I know you are exceptionally strong, but this is simply an impossible mission! The Martial Soul Fusion Skill of our teachers are incredibly powerful, and with us keeping you occupied, even if you had three heads and six arms, it's impossible..."
" Xiao San!" Qi Ling said, her voice filled with an undeniable authority, "Don't underestimate me!"
As Qi Ling spoke, an incomparably domineering aura swept over, causing a tremendous shock to everyone present. People suddenly felt as if Qi Ling's figure had been infinitely magnified, becoming an enormous being.
The Golden Iron Triangle and the Shrek Five were also taken seriously with surprise. They had originally thought their side was bound to win, but now it seemed that nothing was certain.
At this moment, Qi Ling seemed to feel that the stimulus to them was not strong enough, so she took something out of her Infinite Space and weighed it in her hand.
"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you," Qi Ling said with a smile to the five members of Shrek, "I prepared a gift for each of you this time—a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone for each of you!"
"But you can't just take this gift! If you beat me in today's match, you can have it, but if you lose..."
While Qi Ling was speaking, everyone's eyes were firmly drawn to the object in his hand, because judging from the strong Soul Power fluctuations emanating from it, it was indeed a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone!
Soul Bone are incredibly precious, yet Qi Ling took several at once, all of them being top-tier Soul Bone aged 100,000 years. This shocked everyone present.
Qi Ling was prepared for this. He wasn't afraid that anyone would be tempted by the wealth and try to steal the Soul Bone, because no one had the power to do so.
Moreover, these Soul Bone originally belonged to the Shrek Devils; he simply gave them to them five years later.
With the reward of Soul Bone, the Shrek team members immediately perked up. Ma Hongjun rubbed his hands together and said, "Haha, Boss Qi, if that's how you put it, then we'll just have to accept the win!"
"Let me show you how we've changed in the last five years! You're not the only one who's gotten stronger!"
Tang San said helplessly, "Brother, even if you want to give us the gifts, you don't have to do it this way, do you? Even without these Soul Bone, we would still do our best."
"Enough nonsense, Xiao San! Whether you can take these things or not is still uncertain!" Qi Ling laughed. "If you want them, let your strength speak for itself!"
Just as the tension was about to escalate, Flender suddenly called out, "Wait!"
Everyone stopped and looked at Flender, wondering what he wanted to say.
With a bright smile, Flender asked Qi Ling, "Um, Qi Ling, if we win, I wonder if there will be Soul Bone reward?"
This time, everyone was utterly speechless at the unscrupulous dean. The Grandmaster couldn't help but smack him on the head, saying, " Flender, have you no shame! Even if you have extra Soul Bone, you should prepare them for the children. What use are they to us!"
Flender covered his head and said, "I... I was just asking. If I really obtain the Soul Bone, of course I'll keep it for the children."
Qi Ling said helplessly, "Dean, I'm sorry, the Soul Bone is gone, but I've prepared other gifts for you, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
"Really? Hahaha, I knew Qi Ling, you're so sensible!" Flender laughed happily.
Seeing that everyone's fighting spirit had been ignited and they were taking a serious stance, Qi Ling said with satisfaction, "It seems you're finally willing to fight seriously. That's quite an achievement."
"In that case, teachers, please make the first move. I know your Martial Soul Fusion Skill also require activation time, right?"
Flender waved his hand dismissively and said, "Sigh, we've already gained so much advantage, how can we make the first move? Qi Ling, just go ahead and attack!"
"No, teachers, I think you should go first," Qi Ling said with a smile. "Otherwise, once I start making a move, you won't have a chance to act."