Arc 9Shrek’s Tournament Triumph
Xu Xingyu led Shrek Academy through the tournament finals while navigating Xu Jiujiu’s political overtures and treating Ma Xiaotao. Shrek won the championship, but Huo Yuhao’s transformation exposed him to suspicion and left him threatened by Shrek, the White Tiger Duke’s Mansion, and the Body Sect.
- Xu Xingyu offered Tang Ya support to restore the Tang Sect and planned to use the Pagoda’s influence to weaken Tang San’s lingering power of faith.
- Shrek Academy defeated Star Luo Royal Academy after Xu Xingyu’s Plane of Euthymia sealed its Soul Skills and his Stargod Sword broke through Starlight Guardian.
- Xu Xingyu treated Ma Xiaotao’s unbalanced Yin-Yang Twin Fires, then warned her that he would not risk saving her if she recklessly endangered herself again.
- Xu Jiujiu revealed her engagement to Xu Xingyu at the imperial banquet and said she would serve as a liaison between the Star Luo Empire and the Spirit Contract Pagoda.
- Xu Xingyu used Zi Wei Star Thunder Chains to break Sun Moon Royal Academy’s defenses and secure Shrek’s victory in the team battle.
- Ji Juechen defeated Ma Xiaotao in the first individual match, while Shrek built an eight-to-one lead before Meng Hongchen entered the competition.
- Huo Yuhao revealed Divine Slaughter’s Domain and fused powers to defeat Meng Hongchen, then collapsed as the Heavenly Fiend Douluo and Dai Hao feared what he had become.
- Dai Yueheng won the remaining matches and secured Shrek Academy the championship, while Huo Yuhao was restrained and became a target of Shrek, the White Tiger Duke’s Mansion, and the Body Sect.