Yu Mengdi hesitated for a moment and said, "Who are you? Why should I let you in?"
Qian Chen patiently explained, "Strictly speaking, I am one of your people."
Yu Mengdi was somewhat puzzled, but still opened the door and said, "Please."
Upon arriving at Yu Mengdi 'Yu Mengdi room, Qian Chen released his Soul Power, completely sealing off the room.
Yu Mengdi was startled; she realized just how strong Qian Chen was. Fortunately, Qian Chen had said he was one of her people, which reassured her somewhat.
"My name is Qian Chen. I am currently the Valley Master of Watch Valley and the Dean of the Martial Soul Department at the Shrek Academy. My Martial Soul is the same as yours— the Angel Martial Soul." Qian Chen gave a brief introduction.
"Master Qian, what brings you here to see me?"
"You have Angel Martial Soul, yet you still came to participate in the Soul Master Tournament. Do you know that by doing this, you've directly exposed yourself to Evil Soul Master? You're in great danger right now," Qian Chen explained to Yu Mengdi.
"Huh?" Hearing Qian Chen's words, Yu Mengdi looked incredulous and said, "No way. My dean, teachers, and classmates all said that I'm just Two-Winged Angel, not Holy Angel Martial Soul, and that I'm practically no threat to Evil Soul Master. They wouldn't do anything to a mere Soul King like me."
Upon hearing Yu Mengdi's wishful thinking, Qian Chen angrily said, "How can you entrust your safety to someone else's contempt! Alright, pack your things and come with me."
Yu Mengdi suddenly said, "I won't leave. I want to participate in the Soul Master Tournament, even if it means death, I want to win glory for our Zhengtian Academy."
Qian Chen was surprised that Yu Mengdi was so stubborn and said sharply, "What are you thinking? Is it worth risking your life for these mere illusions and bullshit glory of the academy?"
Yu Mengdi suddenly changed the subject, saying, "You just said you're the dean of the Shrek Academy. Shrek Academy suffered heavy losses this time, while our Zhengtian Academy has three Soul King. Although winning the championship will be difficult, we still have some hope of defeating Shrek Academy! You're not afraid of losing to our Zhengtian Academy, are you?"
After listening, Qian Chen suddenly felt that Yu Mengdi was really unreasonable. But he also understood that Yu Mengdi was now just like other ordinary Inner Court disciples of the Shrek Academy, deeply brainwashed by the academy, and placed the academy's honor first.
Even if he forcibly took her away, she would not only not thank him, but would feel that he had ruined her dream and become estranged from him.
What Qian Chen needed were members of the Angel Clan were loyal to restoring the Spirit Hall, not a group of people who were coerced into following him by force. Qian Chen instantly decided to let Yu Mengdi experience a beating from Evil Soul Master and then teach her a lesson himself.
Qian Chen immediately took out a distress Soul Tool, grabbed Yu Mengdi's hand, and forcibly shoved it into her hand, startling Yu Mengdi so much that her face turned pale.
"I, Qian Chen, am now considered the patriarch of the Angel Clan. I'm giving you this distress signal Soul Tool now. If you encounter danger in Star Luo City during the Soul Master Tournament, activate it, and I can come to your rescue."
After speaking, Qian Chen's Divine Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul appeared, and he said, " Six-Winged Angel, do you understand what I mean? I'm at least a Titled Douluo; I wouldn't lie to a little girl like you. And what you said— that Shrek Academy has to trick you to defeat your Zhengtian Academy? That's just your imagination. Even though Shrek Academy's strength is currently weakened, defeating Zhengtian Academy is still a piece of cake. In the Soul Master Tournament, I'll show you just how naive your thoughts are."
Yu Mengdi trembled slightly, intimidated by Qian Chen's imposing aura, and stammered, "I understand."
"Also, I don't want anyone to know that I came to see you."
"I see!"
Leaving Yu Mengdi's room, Qian Chen gained a deep understanding of Yu Mengdi's naivety and immaturity. Qian Chen thought about it and figured that the Evil Soul Master probably wouldn't make a move during her competition, as that would have too much of an impact. He would likely only kill her when she left Star Luo City.
After thinking it over, Qian Chen prepared to recall the Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle and leave. As the Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle flew back into Qian Chen's Sea of Consciousness, it spoke, "Lord Qian Chen, aren't you taking Yu Mengdi with you?"
Qian Chen said regretfully, "This Yu Mengdi is somewhat stubborn and naive, and she has a very high sense of honor towards her Zhengtian Academy."
Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle said, "I see, Lord Qian Chen. I have some information here that you might find useful."
Tell me about it.
"After Yu Mengdi and the other Zhengtian Academy team members left, I was patrolling outside when I spotted their team leader and captain talking," said Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle.
What did they say?
"From their conversation, I can confirm that they knew Yu Mengdi would attract assassination attempts from Evil Soul Master. But they chose to abandon Yu Mengdi for the sake of their Soul Master rankings, treating her as disposable material after achieving their goals." Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle immediately revealed the information he had discovered.
"Very well, since they've schemed against my Angel Clan, I'll make them pay the price."
Qian Chen immediately realized that Yu Mengdi still held a deep sense of recognition and honor for the Zhengtian Academy. Zhengtian Academy's actions could undermine Yu Mengdi's loyalty to the Zhengtian Academy, allowing her to focus on restoring the Spirit Hall in the future.
Qian Chen immediately took out the Linked Surveillance Soul Tool he had made half a year ago and installed it in the conference room of the Zhengtian Academy, the team leader's room, and the room of Ye Wuqing, the captain of the Zhengtian Team, so that Yu Mengdi would know the true face of the Zhengtian Academy.
With Qian Chen's strength, he could have easily accomplished everything without being discovered. However, Qian Chen was worried that it would be a pity if Zhengtian Academy stopped talking about Yu Mengdi.
He immediately flew back to Watch Valley on his sword. Pan Long came out to greet him, "Big Brother."
"Hmm, Pan Long, your relationship with Jiujiu has progressed so quickly!" Qian Chen teased.
"Ah! Big brother, how did you know? I, I..." Pan Long looked honest and simple.
Qian Chen Qian Chen and said, "On the day of the opening ceremony, you and Jiujiu were holding hands. I was there, so of course I saw it."
Pan Long's face instantly turned red.
"Alright, alright, I'm not saying you shouldn't be dating Jiujiu now that you're back. I have something for you to do!"
"Brother, please speak. Even if it means going through fire and water, I will do it," Pan Long said immediately.
"It's not that complicated. There's a Vister Hotel in Star Luo City. You can arrange for some members of Watch Valley who look fierce, murderous, or sinister to loiter around the hotel and the surrounding area."
"Huh? What kind of mission is this?" Pan Long asked, puzzled.
"Just do as I say, I have other plans."
"Yes, brother."
A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and the brutal elimination rounds finally came to an end. After a few days of rest, the group stage will begin.
Qian Chen still delegated the management and leadership of the team members directly to Wang Yan. Qian Chen genuinely didn't care about winning the Soul Master Tournament.
The main reason Qian Chen became the leader of the Shrek Team was to have Huo Yuhao attract the attention of the Body Sect so that the Body Sect could take Huo Yuhao away.
The day after the elimination rounds ended, a luxurious royal carriage arrived at the entrance of the Star Luo Empire Hotel.
Upon discovering that the royal carriage had arrived at the hotel entrance, the hotel's guards, servants, and front desk staff all rushed to the hotel entrance to greet it.