The second match of the quarterfinals: Shrek Academy vs. Heavenly Dragon Sect.
The Heavenly Dragon Sect team was without a doubt one of the strongest sect teams in this tournament. Excluding the Body Sect and the Holy Spirit Sect—both unique and unconventional—Heavenly Dragon Sect could be reasonably called the number one among regular sect teams.
So, just how strong was the Heavenly Dragon Sect team? Judging from their earlier matches, they had at least three Soul Emperors, and the rest of their members who had appeared were all Soul Kings—each above level 55. This meant their team could be made up of four Soul Emperors and three high-level Soul Kings—a lineup of formidable strength.
Such a team would have been capable of contending for the championship in previous tournaments and remained a significant threat even in this one. Unfortunately, their journey in this tournament was about to come to an end. Why? Because they had the misfortune of facing Shrek Academy.
"The second match: Shrek Academy vs. Heavenly Dragon Sect! Both teams, take your positions!" The referee for this match was still Unbreakable Douluo Zheng Zhan. In fact, he would officiate all remaining matches from today onward.
As Zheng Zhan's voice rang out, Heavenly Dragon Sect's seven members entered the staging area. Zhu Ziyang took note: six of them had already appeared in earlier rounds—including three Soul Emperors and three Soul Kings. Only one was unfamiliar, yet he was leading the team, meaning he was likely the captain and at least a Soul Emperor.
This confirmed it—Heavenly Dragon Sect's lineup consisted of four Soul Emperors and three Soul Kings. They were not to be taken lightly.
If it were any other team, the atmosphere would be extremely tense right now. But this was Shrek Academy. Everyone's expression remained calm and composed. Zhu Ziyang spoke: "Huan'er, Ah He, Ah Hua, Ning Tian, Dai Huabin, Xie Huanyue, Zhu Lu—you'll be handling this match."
Those whose names were called stood up immediately, excitement on their faces. Getting the chance to participate in such a major tournament was no easy feat.
"For the individual elimination rounds, Huan'er, Ah He, and Dai Huabin will go first. If you can finish the fight in the individual rounds, don't drag it into the team battle," Zhu Ziyang instructed, his eyes falling especially on Diwu Huan'er.
"Understood!" Diwu Huan'er nodded. She knew exactly what Zhu Ziyang was implying, and she responded with great confidence.
"Sigh! Looks like our chance to play is slim," Zhou Tianhe muttered helplessly to Chu Hua beside him.
"Heh, isn't that a good thing?" Chu Hua replied with a serene smile.
Led by Diwu Huan'er, Shrek's seven chosen fighters entered the staging zone. The moment she appeared, she captured everyone's attention. The first reason, naturally, was her beauty—she easily ranked among the top five female contestants in the tournament. The second reason was that this was her first appearance in the arena, and many were curious about her strength.
The match was about to begin. Heavenly Dragon Sect's first fighter was a tall, solidly built young man with short, dark red hair standing stiff like needles. His eyes were sharp and piercing—clearly a powerful opponent. Indeed, this young man was named Xing Yan, the strongest among Heavenly Dragon Sect's previously seen fighters. He was a Level 63 Power Attack-type Soul Emperor with a fire-type True Dragon martial soul: the Scarlet Dragon.
On Shrek's side, of course, it was Diwu Huan'er. The moment she stepped onto the stage, she drew all eyes to herself.
"Shrek Academy, Diwu Huan'er!"
"Heavenly Dragon Sect, Xing Yan!"
After announcing themselves, both sides retreated to their respective ends of the platform. The match began.
Xing Yan did not underestimate Diwu Huan'er just because she was a girl. On the contrary, he went all out from the very beginning. His body was covered in crimson dragon scales, his hands transformed into massive dragon claws, and six soul rings—two yellow, two purple, two black—floated behind him in the air. A wave of intense, domineering heat radiated from him.
However, just as Xing Yan was about to launch his attack, he suddenly felt his heart tremble violently. It felt as if he was being locked onto by a terrifying presence, rendering him completely immobile.
Bloodline suppression!
In an instant, Xing Yan realized what was happening. Diwu Huan'er had also released her martial soul. Although her actions were graceful and unhurried, Xing Yan had no doubt—this was a direct bloodline suppression!
How was that even possible? He was a True Dragon martial soul user. What kind of martial soul did this seemingly harmless girl possess to make both his soul and bloodline tremble? Could it be… a higher-ranked True Dragon?
Xing Yan quickly got his answer.
Diwu Huan'er's body became even more elegant. Her hands and feet were wrapped in golden flames, and her exposed skin shimmered with golden scales. Her red hair transformed into burning golden-red flames. She looked like a golden dragon goddess. Behind her floated seven soul rings: one purple, five black, and one red—blinding everyone present.
Due to Ma Xiaotao's successful completion of the Fire God's Nine Trials, Diwu Huan'er had received a divine reward. Her soul rings were boosted by 500 years each, and her cultivation had risen to Level 79—just a step away from becoming a Soul Douluo.
"Dragon-Lion! It's the Dragon-Lion martial soul!" Among the tens of thousands of spectators, those with deep knowledge recognized it. When her martial soul flickered into view for a brief moment, they identified the powerful beast. Their shock over her soul rings was now matched by the awe of her martial soul.
"This is Shrek Academy, all right—truly extraordinary!" On the main viewing platform, Xu Tianran's eyes gleamed as he stared intently at Diwu Huan'er. But he wasn't as drawn to her beauty as he was to her incredible soul ring configuration. For such an unnatural lineup to appear yet again in a Shrek student… did this mean Shrek Academy had truly mastered some kind of advanced soul ring technology?
Xu Tianran remembered the rumors from five years ago about Zhu Ziyang—who possessed six 100,000-year soul rings. Had he achieved that through this very technology? If Xu Tianran could obtain it, his dream of unifying the continent would become that much easier.
Shrek Academy… he must have it! Xu Tianran's desire for Shrek only grew stronger.
"Your Highness, this girl cannot be allowed to live!" Just as Xu Tianran was lost in thought, the Black-Robed Grandmaster whispered in his ear.
"Hm?" Xu Tianran didn't like being interrupted, but he held back his displeasure and asked, "Why?"
"She's the Ultimate Fire. If she's allowed to grow unchecked, the consequences will be dire," the Grandmaster said grimly. As an evil soul master, he understood the threat Ultimate Fire posed—it was as lethal as Ultimate Lightning and Ultimate Light.
"I see," Xu Tianran's eyes flashed with an odd gleam. He heard the Grandmaster's warning, but no one could guess what he was truly thinking. He only said coldly, "If we cannot subdue her, then of course… we won't let her live."
Even though the shock of Diwu Huan'er's reveal was still rippling through the audience and contestants, the match itself was almost over.
As a King-level True Dragon, the Dragon-Lion completely crushed the Scarlet Dragon in every aspect. The moment Diwu Huan'er fully released her martial soul, Xing Yan became completely paralyzed. Even his martial soul began to retract, not daring to act up before a superior dragon.
Diwu Huan'er strolled casually over to Xing Yan and struck him once in the chest. Xing Yan flew backward, crashing to the ground in a daze, unable to stand.
So overwhelming was his defeat that Xing Yan passed out on the spot. His teammates rushed to carry him away. No one mocked him—they all understood what martial soul and bloodline suppression truly meant to dragon martial soul users.
"Captain, what should we do now?" The Heavenly Dragon Sect members turned to their captain, Yu Heavenly Dragon.
"Don't panic!" Yu Heavenly Dragon was shaken too, but he stayed calm. "Xing Yan lost due to bad luck. Diwu Huan'er's martial soul just happened to be a superior dragon to his. But that doesn't mean she can suppress us all. We don't have that same bloodline conflict."
"Even if she's a Soul Sage, as long as we plan our tactics well, we can still defeat her!"
"I'll go next. If I fail, Lan Xin will go. If Lan Xin loses, then Yu Tianhuan follows. Heavenly Dragon Sect never admits defeat!"
"Yes!" The morale of Heavenly Dragon Sect bounced back after his encouragement. Their fear of Diwu Huan'er faded, and they now looked at her with renewed determination.
The second round of the individual elimination began: Diwu Huan'er vs. Yu Heavenly Dragon.
(End of Chapter)
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