First Meeting with Xue Qinghe

"Judging from the data, the two teams are evenly matched. Shrek Team has a slight advantage in Soul Power Level, but Blue Sunshine Academy's team all have the same type of gem-type Martial Soul, so there must be combination skills like mine and Xue Wu's."

Looking at the two sides assuming their stances below the stage, Shui Bing'er analyzed the situation briefly and said...

Glancing at Zhu Zhuqing beside him, who was wearing a new sky-blue school uniform, Yu Tianshuang spoke up, "Actually, putting aside any prejudice from our first meeting, given his talent, reaching level 39 in Soul Power at this age is truly impressive. He's the same age as Senior Sister Bing'er and the others. If it weren't for absorbing the Immortal Herb, Senior Sister Bing'er would normally only have around level 41 in Soul Power. It's clear that he really worked hard after that separation."

Hearing the words beside her, Zhu Zhuqing's previously complicated expression slowly turned into a look of relief. She then nodded and said, "I know, I can see he's been trying. I thought he would be the same as before, but seeing him today, he really seems different. He's less cynical and more composed. But it's too late. Putting everything else aside, he's wasted so much time. Even if he suddenly realizes it now, it's too late. From the moment I saw him again until today, I still can't see a glimmer of hope in him."

Indeed, information about the three seeded teams is not kept very secret. In the past, there was no opportunity to do so, but this year, Shui Xinrou saw a glimmer of hope in them, so she had already inquired about the situation of the three seeded teams, who were their biggest rivals.

The Star Luo Empire Team is led by Captain Dai Weisi, a level 49 Power Attack System Battle Soul Ancestor, and Vice Captain Zhu Zhuyun, a level 47 Agility Attack System- Battle Soul Ancestor. It can be said that, in terms of pure Soul Power Level, Dai Mubai has no chance whatsoever.

Zhu Zhuqing is currently the youngest member of the Skywater Team, with the same Soul Power Level as Ning Rongrong, Level 42 Soul Ancestor. Even so, when Zhu Zhuqing thinks of her older sister who is 7 years older than her, she only feels that there is a possibility of competing with her, but if she is with Dai Mubai, she really sees no possibility at all.

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhuqing looked at Yu Tianshuang beside her. His handsome face with its distinct features was still so striking, especially when viewed from the side, it reminded her of the angle from which she had been lying on top of him.

Thinking of this, her heart pounded wildly. She resisted looking at him, but when she turned her head and saw Shui Bing'er and the others beside her, her expression turned dejected.

Yes, I don't even know where my future lies, whether I'll live or die. What right do I have to indulge in wild fantasies and wishful thinking?

He has already given me so much. If he hadn't brought me here, I wouldn't have received such a good education, wouldn't have absorbed the Immortal Herb, and wouldn't have seen even the slightest hope ahead.

Yu Tianshuang, who wanted to say something more, inadvertently noticed Zhu Zhuqing beside her lowering her head, looking dejected. She couldn't help but think that this girl was truly sensitive and somewhat humble.

"You still owe me your life, and the medical expenses from back then. Besides, you're registered in the Star Luo Empire, so you're not eligible for Soul Master subsidies. I've paid for your tuition all these years. If you don't repay me, do you think I'll let you go?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing was initially taken aback, but then felt a warmth in her heart. She raised her head again to look at the audience, though she couldn't help but steal a glance at him from the corner of her eye from time to time.

"It's actually Seven-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Skill! This is truly astonishing! Blue Sunshine Academy has actually unleashed Seven-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Skill, instantly trapping the Shrek Team team members in an illusion."

Shui Bing'er's expression was solemn, and her beautiful brows furrowed.

"It's not Seven-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Skill, it's Seven-in-One Fusion Skill. It seems we really can't underestimate these contestants. Even an unknown Blue Sunshine Academy has such a huge trump card. If we encountered them without any preparation, we might have been caught off guard."

Shui Yue'er rested her index finger on her chin and asked cutely, "A fusion technique? Is it like the combination technique you and Sister Xue Wu use?"

Nodding, the people around Shui Bing'er explained, "Martial Soul Fusion Skill are completely different from fusion skills. As far as I know, the only known Martial Soul Fusion Skill is the Trinity Martial Soul Fusion Skill of the Golden Iron Triangle from back then; all the others are two-person fusion skills. But for the Blue Sunshine Academy's Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, it's already extremely difficult. Xue Wu and I can perform Martial Soul Fusion Skill, but even so, given the compatibility of our Martial Soul, we can only perform one fusion skill. Moreover, even with the same attribute as Tian Shuang and Xue Wu, Tianshuang's Yue'er Winter Snow Sacrificial Dance cannot be perfectly enhanced by it. Blue Sunshine Academy can perform Seven-in-One Fusion Skill using only the same type of gem Martial Soul. It seems that this competition is truly full of hidden talents. We really can't underestimate them anymore."

The match ended with an unexpected result: the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill had lost, and everyone left the arena with solemn expressions.

"Tianshuang, Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, the three of you have had contact with Tang San. How much do you know about him?"

"We've never fought each other, only met a few times. I never expected Tang San to have so many Self-Created Soul Skill. It seems Shrek Academy is quite a formidable opponent."

With solemn expressions, everyone prepared to return and thoroughly analyze and review Shrek Academy's performance to avoid being careless and underestimating their opponents due to intelligence deficiencies in the future.

"Dad! Grandpa Gu! What brings you here?"

At the entrance of the stadium, a few people walked out and saw that although they were standing inconspicuously in the corner, the aura they unintentionally exuded still made them stand out at a glance.

Ning Rongrong, her face beaming with delight, ran over there. Yu Tianshuang and Ye Lingling followed, while Shui Bing'er and the others waved goodbye from afar before leaving.

"Haha, little one, you're even stronger than when I first met you. It's a pity your grandfather has to stay behind to oversee the sect. After the preliminaries, I'll switch places with him and send you to Spirit City to see you defeat that lousy Spirit Hall, haha."

With a joyful expression, Gu Rong, a man of forthright character, spoke to Yu Tianshuang.

After catching up with the three of them, Ning Fengzhi and his companion asked Ning Rongrong to take Ye Lingling back first.

"What? Dad, you haven't seen me in so long and you don't even miss me? Humph."

"Your dad doesn't miss you, but Grandpa Gu does. Come on, Grandpa Gu will play with you. This time, I'll show you around the city properly. If you want to buy anything, just tell Grandpa Gu. We'll ignore him, haha."

"Alright, alright, Lingling and I will go back first. I need to get back and focus on my cultivation; my Heart Separation Control is about to break through."

After the two women waved goodbye, Ning Fengzhi led Yu Tianshuang away, saying, "I'm taking you to see someone who might know something about your parents."

The three of them boarded a horse, and soon the carriage stopped. Following behind Ning Fengzhi, Yu Tianshuang thought of her parents, her expression becoming somewhat solemn. She breathed a sigh of relief, suppressed her impatience, and followed the two closely, passing through a long corridor and entering a room.

Inside, a man with short, blond hair, dressed in an elegant white suit, stood with one hand behind his back. Hearing the door open, the man, who looked to be no more than twenty years old, turned around and looked over.