The Finals Begin
It remains to be seen who will ultimately win.
After all, although the Sun Moon Empire was not as high-profile as Shrek Academy, the latter only fielded reserve team players and a few main players from beginning to end. Even when they faced the Star Luo Team in the semi-finals, the most mysterious captain and vice-captain did not play.
The siblings Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen also left a deep impression on the audience.
Holding over a hundred level-five long-range Soul Cannon in his hands, the scene was simply terrifying.
With this lineup, a match against the Shrek Academy is sure to be a sight to behold.
"Hiss..."
Ma Rulong's eyes twitched as he looked at the many Shrek Academy disciples across from him, who were eager to try their luck, and he gasped.
"Captain, don't back down before the battle even begins," Lin Xi said with a grin.
"Facing a Soul Saint realm expert, and a monstrous Soul King whose combat power is no weaker than Soul Saint and whose methods are endless, hehe..." Ma Rulong shook his head with a wry smile.
It wasn't that he wanted to be cowardly.
Instead of holding back at all, after watching the competition for so many days, Shrek Academy openly revealed their full strength before the finals, making everyone more and more shocked and desperate.
Especially Lu Cheng.
His illusionary skills alone are troublesome enough, not to mention his formidable combat strength, at least comparable to a Soul Saint.
This is now almost a guaranteed loss; there's no chance of winning.
"Even if I lose, it'll be worth the trip just to have sparred with him." Xiao Hongchen looked at the young man in the distance with considerable excitement.
"Brother, why are you even more excited than me?" Meng Hongchen's beautiful eyes were full of confusion and suspicion.
"The joy of sparring with masters is truly invaluable."
"Clap clap clap!" Elder Ma clapped his hands and said gently, "Children, for this final battle, I only hope you are safe. Just fight your best in this last match, and don't take winning or losing too seriously."
On the other side...
"Remember this, all of you! Even if you die, even if you die on stage! You must win the final championship!" Yan Shaozhe's face was filled with fanaticism as he waved his fists like a fanatic. "As long as we win, everything is worth it. I don't care what you do on stage, you only have one goal: the championship! The championship!!"
"Did you all hear that?!"
If he ultimately succeeds, that will be a great achievement for him.
Xuan Zi nearly brought the Shrek Team to ruin in the Ming Dou Mountain Range, but he stepped up in the face of danger, shouldered the heavy responsibility, and led the team to victory.
With that prestige, he might actually be able to take over Xuan Zi's inheritance and directly inherit the position of Sea God Pavilion Master. Hehehe...
He glanced at Lu Cheng furtively, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
You little brat, just you wait! The entire Shrek Academy belongs to me. If I don't destroy you, I'll change my surname to yours!
And now that the finals have come this far, he is absolutely confident.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Shrek Academy will absolutely crush their opponents.
It's important to know that Ma Xiaotao has never used the unique Martial Soul Avatar of Soul Saint. That thing is the watershed between Soul Emperor and Soul Saint, and therefore, the difference between the two realms is like heaven and earth.
Unless those guys can come up with a few Level 7 Soul Tool, they're no match for Ma Xiaotao.
For the final battle, to play it safe.
Despite his dislike for Lu Cheng, Yan Shaozhe still allowed him to play.
Shrek Academy's final lineup;
Ma Xiaotao, Lu Cheng, Gongyang Mo, Ling Luochеn, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, Ning Tian;
Considering the negligible combat power of Wang Dong and Wu Feng, it would be better to let Ning Tian and Xiao Xiao go on stage to amplify their strength. Yan Shaozhe nodded repeatedly to his own team, who were already standing on the field, with satisfaction in his eyes. It has to be me; otherwise, how could we win if anyone else led the team?
Just as he was happily imagining how he would be praised and complimented by the Sea God Pavilion Elder after returning to the academy,
Wu Feng and Wang Dong'er, sitting in the audience, had strange expressions on their faces.
Wang Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He had successfully completed his mission and was finally able to give Shrek a perfect answer. As for what would happen after Lu Cheng clashed with Yan Shaozhe, it was none of his business and he had no power to care. He could only do his best.
On the field.
The seven people from each side lined up in a row.
Lu Cheng was facing Xiao Hongchen, whose eyes flashed with intense fighting spirit, but without any hostility.
The girl beside him had eyes overflowing with love, as if two little pink stars were twinkling within them.
Oh no, I'm smitten. He's even more handsome up close.
"Ahem!" Xiao Hongchen coughed lightly twice to remind his sister.
But the latter's throat bobbed, his eyes remaining fixed on the object of his desire.
Lu Cheng looked slightly surprised, then smiled warmly and nodded gently to the girl.
"Buzz..."
Like a steampunk fairy, white mist instantly rose from the girl's head, and her face turned bright red. "He... he seemed to smile at me?"
"Snap."
Xiao Hongchen helplessly covered his face.
That's so embarrassing.
Ma Rulong took a deep breath, met Ma Xiaotao's gaze solemnly, and said, "I hope you can let me experience the profound knowledge and strength of the Shrek Academy."
"Yes, yes..."
Ma Xiaotao, however, seemed rather listless.
Unfortunately, this match was destined to be anything but exciting.
"..."
Ma Rulong let out a soft breath. So arrogant? No wonder it's Shrek Academy.
"Everyone, stand back!"
The referee has been changed to Huang Jinxu, the Heavenly Fiend Douluo, who is exactly the same as Cheng Gang and is also a Guardian Douluo.
However, the way he looked at Lu Cheng was particularly strange.
A few days ago, Cheng Gang offended this young man. The next day, he was found by the city guards on patrol with all four limbs severed Star Luo City. Upon inquiry, it was discovered that he was a powerful figure from the Body Sect. To reach such a level of easily crushing Cheng Gang without using Soul Power, he must be one of the old relics of the Body Sect.
Because Cheng Gang was in the wrong, the Star Luo Imperial Family had no choice but to swallow this bitter pill and completely abandon the idea of recruiting Lu Cheng. Clearly, the Body Sect expert's trip was also a warning to them that Lu Cheng was already one of their Body Sect members.
What's strange isn't that the Body Sect expert crippled Cheng Gang, but rather when Lu Cheng started colluding with the Body Sect!
Lu Cheng is now a member of the Shrek Academy!
They even represented Shrek Academy in the final!
Wow, this is getting interesting.
Shrek and the Body Sect are mortal enemies, not to mention that just a few days ago, Lu Cheng was betrayed by Yan Shaozhe, the powerful leader of the Shrek Academy.
There's bound to be some interesting developments in today's finals.
A hint of eager anticipation flickered in Huang Jinxu's eyes. In short, he had placed a heavy bet on the Sun Moon Empire...
All seven players from both sides retreated to the edges of the field.
Lu Cheng glanced at Yan Shaozhe, who had already started opening champagne in advance, and Wang Yan, who looked pleased, and a smile appeared on his lips.
The show is about to begin.