Shrek, we concede! (Two chapters in one)

The semifinals and finals will be longer because both sides will play three matches: a team battle, an individual elimination match, and a 2-2-3 tactical match. The best two out of three matches will be played. If either side wins the first two matches, they can skip the final 2-2-3 match and directly win the championship.

However, the first team battle was so important that it influenced the next two matches, and it was also the most exciting game.

"The match begins!"

At Huang Jinxu's command, both sides moved instantly.

A dazzling array of Soul Ring rose from beneath her feet, all perfectly Soul Ring, and among them was a strange, crimson Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, which came from Ma Xiaotao, who was at the very front of the Shrek Academy.

Upon witnessing the sight of the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, Ma Rulong's face darkened, but he quickly reorganized the formation. Mika, Lin Xi, Chen Fei, and the others swiftly constructed a true steel fortress.

Many disciples of the Sun Moon Empire are equipped with Invincible Shield. With the Sun Moon Empire's level of soul guidance, a level 5 Invincible Shield can withstand a full-force attack from a Soul Douluo level expert for three seconds. Invincible Shield of level 5, 6, or even 7 can even withstand a full-force attack from Titled Douluo level expert.

The only cost is three seconds.

This is their last trump card.

Ma Rulong shouted, and a Big Head monkey sprang out from his body. This was his separated martial Martial Soul. At the same time, without any hesitation, the Soul Guidance Ray on his shoulder shot straight towards Ma Xiaotao at the front, accompanied by a loud explosion.

The latter emerged leisurely from the dust and mist, her long, beautiful legs in high heels quite alluring, and her aloof demeanor exuding an aura of a phoenix.

"Too weak..."

Ma Rulong's eyes twitched. "Fire!!!"

The next moment.

The entire Sun Moon Empire lineup instantly unleashed countless dark cannon barrels, while the other six displayed their unique abilities, unleashing countless Soul Cannon that bombarded Shrek Academy relentlessly. The shockwaves even thinned the Soul Tool maintaining the defensive formation at the edge of the arena.

This is enough to demonstrate its power and influence.

These seven individuals alone possess firepower comparable to a small legion of the Sun Moon Empire. Even a Soul Saint realm expert could be easily sniped if they were careless.

However, Lu Cheng naturally couldn't withstand it with his bare hands.

Gongyang Mo raised his palm, and a beam of colorful light fell on Lu Cheng, followed closely by Ning Tian.

Lu Cheng raised his hand, and an ice wall that blotted out the sky formed in front of the Shrek Team, intercepting all of the opponent's firepower.

"Damn it..."

Ma Rulong frowned.

"A Xiao, let's do it, let's take care of that guy first..." he said softly.

Their gaze fell upon Lu Cheng, the enemy's most crucial position.

His eyes hardened.

"Alright!" Xiao Hongchen nodded solemnly.

That guy is the team leader, the main Control System. If we can really take him down, we can also try to take down the opponent's only Soul Emperor.

"Everyone else, keep firing! Continue to cover us!"

"Roger!" Lin Xi and the others replied in unison, while simultaneously unleashing their fury as they held up the Milk Bottle.

"Do it!"

Ma Rulong suddenly waved his hand.

With sharp eyes, he suddenly flung aside the skinny, Big Head monkey beside him and charged towards Lu Cheng.

Xiao Hongchen flashed forward, his Flying Soul Tool providing support from behind.

At the same time, four Soul Ring flashed beneath his feet.

At the same time, a handful of gold dust was sprinkled out, and 128 level-5 Soul Cannon slowly condensed around him, their dark muzzles pointing directly at Lu Cheng's location.

The next instant, flames shot into the sky.

"Roar!"

Meanwhile, Ma Rulong's Big Head monkey suddenly swelled up, becoming a powerful, crimson giant ape nearly four meters tall, its pair of iron hammers hurtling straight at Lu Cheng.

At the same moment, the ice wall completely collapsed under the powerful firepower of the Sun Moon Empire, cracks appeared faintly, and then it shattered with a roar.

"..." Ma Xiaotao frowned slightly, flames surging in her palm, ready to make a move.

But Lu Cheng waved his hand to stop him.

Since the start of the match, despite Yan Shaozhe's painstaking efforts to send out a full squad, only Lu Cheng and two support players have actually made a move.

"In this final battle, they should win convincingly."

A smile appeared on Lu Cheng's face.

Just as the firepower of all sides of the Sun Moon Empire was about to fall upon them.

A flame erupted from his body, spreading across the arena like a sea of fire. A three-legged monster bird was reflected in his pupils, and his aura slowly rose.

Fiery wings sprouted from its back, and with a slight flap, a massive Three-Legged Golden Crow phantom slowly rose from behind.

"This is..."

Ma Rulong's pupils dilated in shock. Looking at the scene before him, he felt for the first time the oppressive force and awe that resonated deep within his soul. His separated Martial Soul, returning to his body's consciousness, continuously emitted wails and signs of retreat; it feared the illusory figure before it, even though it was just an illusion...

At that moment, the Three-Legged Golden Crow slowly lowered its body, its wings circling around, concealing Lu Cheng and the others.

Despite being bombarded by countless artillery shells, it remained completely still.

"This is... the Martial Soul Avatar?!" Xiao Hongchen was stunned. All 128 Level 5 Soul Cannon around him roared simultaneously, emitting a deafening sound, yet he showed no signs of injury. This wasn't the Martial Soul Avatar?

"No, this is probably just the most ordinary Martial Soul Possession." Meng Hongchen's face was shocked as he shook his head with difficulty, swallowing hard as he spoke.

A Soul King cannot unleash their Martial Soul Avatar; this is a basic principle that even the most basic Soul Master know.

"Is this a phoenix? No... what kind of divine beast is this?" Many powerful figures below the stage looked solemn.

Even many possessors of dragon-attribute Martial Soul felt a surge of excitement within them.

This is... a fear that originates from the depths of one's blood.

This was the first time he had fully revealed the three-legged monster bird within the fire bow, and what was even more terrifying was that this powerful divine beast was actually just the essence hidden within the fire bow.

It seems that this three-legged monster was killed by the arrow, and only then was its soul absorbed?

Where exactly does this Martial Soul originate?

No one knew the answer. All they knew was that all the boy's previous battles had been child's play, but now he was serious...

Yan Shaozhe nodded slightly, a cold smile flashing in his eyes.

It seems he knows that after the finals, when he returns to the Shrek Academy, he won't let him off easily, so he plans to make up for his mistake in the finals?

Hmph, too late!

Yan Shaozhe is notoriously petty. Anyone he sets his sights on will suffer greatly. He will deliberately increase the difficulty of the inner court assessment and the Shrek Inspection Corps missions, so that this little beast will die at the hands of Evil Soul Master. Only then will Bei Bei's status as the successor of the Sea God Pavilion be secure.

Otherwise, if we let it continue to develop, it will definitely be a major problem!!

Yan Shaozhe smiled.

He seemed quite pleased with himself.

Wang Yan excitedly clenched his fist. It's in the bag! This one's in the bag!

He wasn't afraid that Lu Cheng couldn't beat the opponent; he was only afraid that Lu Cheng wouldn't go all out and pull some tricks, otherwise the championship would be in jeopardy.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Feathers Turned into Arrows."

Faint golden lines gradually appeared on Lu Cheng's face, his long hair fluttered, and his pupils shone with a captivating light, like two great suns standing on the dome, indifferently looking down at the two attackers.

His lips moved, and he softly uttered a few words.

As a result, the eerie crimson Soul Ring beneath his feet slowly rose up, its Soul Ring shimmering with dazzling golden patterns, its power needing no further explanation.

Until now, apart from using the power of the Snow Empress's origin to unleash the Emperor Sword, Lu Cheng's greatest killing move and strongest trump card has always been the Sun-Shooting Bow. His combat power at the Soul King level is enough for him to kill Soul Saint. This is the most overpowered and the most abnormal Martial Soul. Looking at the continent at the same time, no one can compare to it.

In just one exchange, Ma Rulong and Xiao Hongchen turned pale and unhesitatingly pulled out their life-saving items.

"Invincible Shield!"

The two paused as they rushed toward Lu Cheng, then immediately pulled out a level 5 Invincible Shield.

The next instant, Lu Cheng's attack arrived.

The phantom of the Three-Legged Golden Crow that had just blotted out the sky hovered in the heavens, its wings trembling, and countless crimson feathers transformed into sharp arrows, raining down on the ground.

Flames shot into the sky.

It was as if a sea of fire was reflected in the pupils of all the viewers.

"Invincible Shield!"

The other disciples of the Sun Moon Empire Team did not hesitate at all, and then took out their Invincible Shield.

The flames engulfed the entire stadium.

Even the 128 long Soul Tool that formed the defensive array of the arena dimmed in an instant, and cracks spread across the light screen.

This was Level 8 Soul Tool, but unexpectedly, it was cracked by a young man at the Soul King realm.

The expressions of the many Sun Moon Empire Team members, who were inside the Invincible Shield, all changed drastically.

Beyond the Invincible Shield lay a sky full of divine fire.

The scalding heat seemed to spread into the spirit, burning the soul.

The terrifying thing is that the Invincible Shield only lasts for three seconds, but what's even more terrifying is that it doesn't even seem to last three seconds, because the moment it comes into contact with the flames, cracks begin to appear on it...

Even the wealthy Sun Moon Empire Team only had one level 5 Invincible Shield per person.

When the protective shield breaks, that will likely be the moment they perish.

At this point, no one harbored any remaining hope for the match.

The outcome of the match is clear: Lu Cheng alone is enough to wipe them out. This terrifying flame can burn everything; if they continue to resist, they will only face certain death.

Ma Rulong's eyes were bloodshot, his teeth clenched in anger, and he struggled to raise his hand. "We..."

But the sound was suddenly interrupted.

We concede defeat.

Lu Cheng spoke first.

The latter slowly withdrew its fiery aura from its body, and the power of the Three-Legged Golden Crow that had just intimidated all directions gradually disappeared into the world. Looking at Huang Jinxu, who was completely dumbfounded, a smile appeared on its face, and it slowly spoke.

"..."

The scene was eerily quiet.

The entire world was silent.

Hundreds of thousands of spectators stared blankly and bewildered as Lu Cheng raised his hand and admitted defeat, completely baffled.

The opposing Sun Moon Empire Royal Team was utterly dumbfounded. As their Invincible Shield shattered, they were completely exposed to the surrounding dry, scorching air currents. But instead of the expected fatal blow, the opposing team... surrendered?!

No one could understand Lu Cheng's logic.

He alone clearly overwhelmed the entire Sun Moon Empire, making it hard for them to breathe; the match was clearly over the instant he made his move.

But why... did he give up?

Only a few powerful individuals, recalling the events of a few days ago, had a strange look in their eyes, crossed their arms, and looked on with amusement.

Today's match was interesting.

"You mean... you're admitting defeat?" Huang Jinxu was inwardly shocked, exclaiming, "Here it comes!" but he remained expressionless as he continued to confirm.

"Not bad." Lu Cheng touched the ground with his toes, the fiery wings behind him dissipated, and he landed on the ground, a smile appearing on his face. "Shrek Academy concedes..."

"Why humiliate us like this?" Ma Rulong said, shaking his head as if his face had turned ashen.

The match is best-of-three.

Even if he loses this round, Shrek will still be the champion if he wins the next two. This is the only explanation he can think of.

Xiao Hongchen's face, which had been filled with joy, froze.

Many members of the Sun Moon Empire Team looked at Lu Cheng with anger. He could have won directly, but he insisted on humiliating the Sun Moon Empire like this. It was too much.

Meng Hongchen bit her red lips lightly, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

Lu Cheng, however, smiled gently and shook his head.

"Wrong, Shrek Academy surrenders."

"And... not just in this team battle, but in all the regular competitions, Shrek Academy... completely surrendered in the finals."

Lu Cheng said with a smile.

However, it was interrupted by a sharp, piercing sound the next moment.

"You're talking nonsense!!!"

Yan Shaozhe rushed out at that moment, his eyes bloodshot, glaring angrily at Lu Cheng, waving his hands. "Shrek Academy has not surrendered!"

"Referee, he doesn't have the final say. He's a madman. Shrek Academy has never surrendered, never!"

This guy is really crazy...

Yan Shaozhe's face was contorted with rage as he stared intently at Lu Cheng. If it weren't for Huang Jinxu and Zhang Lexuan, who was watching him like a hawk, he would have already slapped the little beast to death.

Okay, okay.

After waiting so long, it turns out I was holding back something big.

"Shrek Academy hasn't surrendered! That little bastard is just spouting nonsense. Even without him, our team can easily win!!" Yan Shaozhe roared.

"But..." Huang Jinxu frowned slightly.

Lu Cheng himself said he would admit defeat.

Moreover, none of the other participants objected. Regardless of whether they could win or not, as long as they said they were surrendering, they would accept it.

However, Yan Shaozhe on the other side was, after all, the dean of the Martial Soul Department, a person of high rank and great power, with considerable prestige, and not someone to be easily offended.

Wang Yan's eyes were also red. This was his hard work, and he had finally made it to the finals. How could he possibly admit defeat? "Yes! We demand a rematch! Even if Lu Cheng doesn't play, we can still crush them!"

"This is unfair to the other team members."

"All the matches we've played are the result of the hard work and dedication of all the Shrek Academy team members, not just his achievement! How can he dismiss our efforts with just a few words!"

Ling Luochеn stared blankly, while Gongyang Mo looked at Lu Cheng with a complex and puzzled expression.

"..."