Qin Ming would never forget Shrek, the school he regarded as his alma mater, which had given him a chance to change his fate-not even in death! He had been taking the Imperial Fighting Team's students around the continent to improve their practical combat skills, never expecting to encounter these Shrek Seven Devils in a little place like Suotuo City! Given what Qin Ming knew of Flender and the others, these Shrek Seven Devils were most likely students of Shrek Academy.
The thought of soon meeting the teachers whose kindness weighed as heavily as a mountain filled Qin Ming with excitement. Alongside that excitement, however, he was also curious about the strength of these so-called Shrek Seven Devils. Of course, there was a trace of competitiveness in his heart as well-nothing more than a graduate who had made something of himself trying to show his accomplishments before his respected teachers.
However...
Qin Ming already had a plan. The Shrek Seven Devils' overall strength was weaker than the Imperial Fighting Team's. Since that was the case, they ought to pull their punches in this match, at least sparing his teachers an overly humiliating defeat.
At the thought of the gratified looks he would soon receive from Flender and the others, Qin Ming chuckled aloud.
Yu Tianheng and the others looked utterly baffled. Osler even sidled over to Yu Feng and whispered cautiously:
"Did Teacher Qin Ming forget to take his medicine?"
The Shrek Seven Devils had long since made a name for themselves at the Suotuo City Great Soul Arena. Every one of them enjoyed considerable fame, and nearly every match they fought drew a full house! Moreover, the opponents they would face today were the Imperial Fighting Team, a team from Heaven Dou City that had crushed numerous powerful teams at the Great Soul Arena in just a few days. They were immensely popular as well.
This team Soul Fighting match had already drawn countless people's attention. Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Zhao Wuji sat in the luxurious lounge reserved exclusively for the Shrek Seven Devils, quietly watching the Soul Fighting Arena below. Far across on the other side, Qin Ming was doing the same in the Imperial Fighting Team's lounge.
This was a particularly crucial battle, and both sides had made extensive tactical preparations.
The host's impassioned voice raised the curtain on this Soul Fighting match, and the Shrek Seven Devils and the Imperial Fighting Team entered.
"Brothers, isn't it just a mere Imperial Fighting Team? We Shrek Seven Devils have already defeated countless enemies. We'll definitely take this match today too!"
Dai Mubai rallied their spirits, but only he knew that his palms were drenched in sweat. Clearly, the presence of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon put tremendous pressure on him, a White Tiger Soul Master. After all, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger had once competed with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon for the title of the world's greatest beast martial soul. The problem was that he was merely a prince forced to flee, while Yu Tianheng opposite him was the young clan master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
This match held extraordinary significance for him!
Whether he would shatter his inner demon and embark on the path of a genius, or suffer a miserable defeat that damaged his heart as a powerhouse, everything would be decided today.
It was not just Dai Mubai. Apart from Shangguan Hong, every one of the Shrek Seven Devils was nervous! There was no other reason: the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was simply too famous, and the Imperial Fighting Team was simply too strong.
By contrast, the Imperial Fighting Team on the other side presented an entirely different scene.
"Brothers, since Teacher Qin Ming said so, let's go a little easier on them later. Don't kill anyone!"
Arrogance-arrogance that ran deep in his bones! Yu Tianheng did not take these so-called Shrek Seven Devils seriously at all, and neither did the others. Coming from the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, they possessed absolute pride. Yet arrogant as they were, they had still devised numerous tactics against Shrek Academy. The reason was simple: the opposing team had a peculiar summoning system Soul Master who posed a considerable threat.
When both teams' members stood in the Soul Fighting Arena facing each other, faint tiger roars came from Dai Mubai's mouth, Blue Silver Grass grew out of thin air beside Tang San, and an enormous shovel had appeared in Shangguan Hong's hand at some point... The Imperial Fighting Team was no less impressive. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's imposing presence even surpassed the White Tiger's, the Jade Phosphorous Serpent flicked its tongue, its entire body wreathed in sickly-sweet poison gas, and two Black Tortoises silently guarded the flanks...
Judging solely by their positions, the Shrek Seven Devils had adopted the most conventional offensive formation, while the Imperial Fighting Team's formation looked somewhat strange. Yu Tianheng stood alone at the front, with the two Black Tortoise Soul Masters behind him. This entirely made Yu Tianheng the Imperial Fighting Team's sharpest and only spearhead-a sign of confidence, but also a weakness.
The host in the air had already been replaced by Doudou, the Suotuo City Great Soul Arena's star host. Yet cold sweat streamed from the forehead of this host who had seen grand occasions. The two teams below were truly a needle point meeting a blade of wheat; the Suotuo City Great Soul Arena had never before seen a clash between such powerful teams.
The referee entered and went through the usual routine, but no one listened. Their eyes were fixed on the opposing team's core members. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Yu Tianheng, was the formidable opponent the Shrek Seven Devils needed to watch, while everyone on the Imperial Fighting Team focused on Shangguan Hong beside Dai Mubai.
The bloodthirsty roars of the Soul Fighting Arena's spectators rang in their ears. The Shrek Team's members had gradually grown accustomed to them, but the Imperial Fighting Team was different. Despite having experienced this several times, that bloodthirsty atmosphere still stirred agitation in their hearts.
Trash talk was unworthy of the stage after all, and Shrek's members had no intention of hurling verbal taunts. They waited quietly until the referee gave the order. A tiger's roar rang out, and Dai Mubai charged first!
"Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, please show me your skills!"
Yu Tianheng thrilled at the sight of worthy prey. A level-37 White Tiger Soul Elder was indeed worth his attention!
"Gladly!"
Dragon cries rang out without pause as three standard Soul Rings rose from beneath his feet. Each ring gave off the faint presence of a lesser dragon. Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Masters could only absorb dragon-type Soul Rings, which also meant their Soul Skills were all exceptionally powerful.
In terms of sheer imposing presence, Yu Tianheng completely overwhelmed Dai Mubai!
But this was not a one-on-one match!
The instant the two teams' captains collided, the others made their moves as well!
"Windblown sands bury palace towers and bind the lingering sunset; from a thousand years of slumber, the emperor rises anew!"
"Second Soul Skill, Glory of Shurima!"
Azir, the Emperor of the Sands, descended upon the battlefield once more. Four soldiers wielding spears launched a Charge forward in unison! Tang San's position had already been settled, and Yu Xiaogang no longer imposed restrictions on Shangguan Hong. Besides, he did not have the nerve to keep stirring up internal strife while facing the Yellow Fighting Team.
"This is that Purple Dead Sea's Soul Skill? Four soldiers whose presence is only level 28?"
Dugu Yan sneered, her face full of disdain! These soldiers looked utterly cumbersome. Although the presence they emitted rivaled that of level-28 Soul Grandmasters, in terms of actual combat strength, they would be doing well to defeat a Soul Master who had only just reached level 20!
"Both tortoises, move up! Yu Feng, Osler, tear Shrek's defensive line apart!"
As a control system Soul Master, Dugu Yan was also the team's brain. With just a few simple commands from her, these battle-hardened members of the Imperial Fighting Team could make the best possible response!
And now, the Imperial Fighting Team adopted the very same tactic the Mad Battle Team had used back then!
They would use overwhelmingly powerful force to eliminate Shangguan Hong, the summoning system Soul Master capable of deciding the course of the battle!