Before the battle even began, Dai Weisi and Dai Mubai were already like fire and water.
The clash between Shrek Academy and Star Luo Royal Academy was not merely a contest between academies, but a confrontation between brothers—and, more importantly, a struggle for the imperial throne.
Whichever side won the championship of this Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament would gain the initiative in the future battle for the throne.
Therefore, as far as this tournament's championship was concerned,
both Dai Mubai and Dai Weisi were determined to claim it!
Dai Mubai let out a quiet sigh, his eyes filled with resentment as he looked toward Zhou Sidong within the Imperial Battle Team.
"As long as this guy isn't eliminated, he'll always be a threat. If the Spirit Hall team can defeat the Imperial Battle Team this time, our chances of winning the championship will probably increase quite a bit."
Dai Mubai silently prayed. As long as Zhou Sidong was eliminated, it would undoubtedly be an uplifting piece of news for everyone in Shrek Academy!
Not only would it boost morale, it would also push Tang San and the others to fight harder by letting them see a glimmer of hope for victory.
Very soon—
The first-round match between the Imperial Battle Team and the Spirit Hall Team was about to begin!
Both sides attached great importance to this battle.
The open ground in front of the Pope's Palace was the arena for the finals.
Led by Hu Liena, the seven members of the Spirit Hall team slowly stepped out of the Pope's Palace. Earlier, Pope Bibi Dong had summoned them inside, presumably to discuss matters related to Zhou Sidong.
On the other side, the Imperial Battle Team was fully prepared.
Among those taking the field this time were Zhou Sidong and "Zhu Zhuqing."
These two were the core forces of the Imperial Battle Team and had shone brilliantly during both the preliminaries and the promotion rounds.
Whether the Imperial Battle Team could win the championship depended on this match.
Both teams—fourteen members in total—stepped onto the arena and took their positions.
"The finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament—first round: Imperial Battle Team versus Spirit Hall Team. Both sides have one minute to summon their martial souls."
As soon as the host finished announcing this, the atmosphere on the arena instantly became tense.
Soul rings burst forth beneath the feet of Hu Liena and her six teammates. Two yellow, two purple, and one black ring appeared beneath Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan—three Soul Kings. The four teammates behind them all possessed two yellow and two purple rings, all Soul Ancestors, with soul power generally between level forty-eight and forty-nine.
In terms of raw soul power, the Imperial Battle Team—where Zhou Sidong and "Zhu Zhuqing" were not displaying their true soul rings—was slightly inferior.
"Three Soul Kings and four Soul Ancestors…"
Yu Tianheng, captain of the Imperial Battle Team, sucked in a sharp breath. The pressure instantly skyrocketed. The Spirit Hall lineup was clearly aimed straight at the championship.
With the current strength of the Imperial Battle Team…
Yu Tianheng suddenly shook his head. How could he think like that? He had to believe in his teammates.
So what if the other side had three Soul Kings? On their side, they had Zhou Sidong and "Zhu Zhuqing." Their true strength was not inferior to a Soul King in the slightest. The Imperial Battle Team still had hope.
Fourteen people, fourteen martial souls, fourteen sets of soul rings—most of them similar in configuration.
This match attracted everyone's attention, including Shrek Academy and Star Luo Royal Academy.
Inside one of the chambers of the Pope's Palace, Bibi Dong stood with Zhu Zhuqing by a specially designed window.
From here, they could clearly see everything happening below. The window was specially crafted—those inside could see out, but those outside could not see in.
"Mom, is Sidong going to lose this match?"Zhu Zhuqing was a little confused by Zhou Sidong's actions.
With his strength, this was clearly a guaranteed win. Why would he choose to lose?
Bibi Dong gently placed her hands on Zhu Zhuqing's shoulders and smiled reassuringly."Losing is better. Only by losing can he represent the Spirit Hall in the competition. His identity is bound to be exposed sooner or later. Rather than standing on the Spirit Hall's side from the very beginning, it's better to give everyone an unexpected surprise during the finals."
On the arena, a strange red mist suddenly appeared, enveloping the seven members of the Imperial Battle Team. Only five members of the Spirit Hall Team remained unaffected.
Why five?
Because Xie Yue and Hu Liena had activated their martial soul fusion skill—Demonic Charm.
The appearance of Demonic Charm was something no one present had expected. A martial soul fusion skill cast by two Soul Kings possessed overall power absolutely between that of a Soul Emperor and a Soul Saint.
Facing such a terrifying opponent—and with the Imperial Battle Team trapped within the red mist—every participating team felt a chill run through their hearts.
Having three Soul Kings was already outrageous, but now there was also a martial soul fusion skill. Even some of the older experts could sense just how terrifying this fusion skill truly was.
"The Imperial Battle Team is going to lose! Zhou Sidong is going to lose!"
Tang San stood in the Shrek Academy area, staring at the red mist on the arena. Even with his Purple Demon Eye activated, he was still unable to see through what was happening inside. Unless his Purple Demon Eye advanced to the Mustard Seed realm, there was no way.
"Xiao San, how can you be so sure Zhou Sidong will definitely lose?"Dai Mubai's mood was terrible. Their match against his brother was coming up next. He did hope the Spirit Hall Team would eliminate the Imperial Battle Team, but the strength the Spirit Hall Team had displayed was simply too terrifying. Even Shrek Academy had only one Soul King—Tang San.
The other side had three. Three!!
"Intuition."Tang San wore a confident smile, perfectly inheriting his teacher's demeanor.
"Intuition?"Dai Mubai shook his head. He hoped that would be the case.
Inside the red mist—
You couldn't see your hand in front of your face. Everything was dyed crimson.
Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and the others were standing on the arena, yet they could not see their teammates at all. No matter how they shouted, there was no response.
At this moment, Yu Tianheng's heart sank halfway.
Suddenly, there was movement.
Dugu Yan was the first to be thrown out. She had no injuries at all—she was simply unconscious.
"Good!"Ma Hongjun shouted excitedly. Watching the first member of the Imperial Battle Team get eliminated, it felt as if he himself had won the match.
"Well done!"Xiao Wu clapped her hands excitedly, her eyes filled with joy.
Within the red mist, Zhou Sidong's vision and hearing were completely unaffected. Everything happening outside—the events, the reactions, the gazes of the crowd—was clearly perceived by him.
"I really don't want to lose, but I don't have a choice. I can't exactly lead the Imperial Battle Team to defeat my own team and hand the soul bones to others."
Zhou Sidong was helpless. He exchanged a look with "Zhu Zhuqing," and both smiled bitterly.
Because "Zhu Zhuqing" possessed the Three-Eyed Demon Fox head soul bone, the red mist posed virtually no obstruction to her vision.
Watching her teammates get eliminated one after another, her expression remained calm. After all, she came from another timeline, merely replacing the original Zhu Zhuqing's identity.
The original Zhu Zhuqing was already pregnant, and having two Zhu Zhuqings appear at once would be far too shocking, so it could not be made public.
First Dugu Yan, then Ye Lingling, Shi Mo, and Shi Mo—
Captain Yu Tianheng charged around the arena like a headless fly, continuously unleashing soul skills. His fists crackled with lightning as he accidentally clashed head-on with Demonic Charm.
"Powerful force. What a pity. The direct heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—this is as far as you go today."
Demonic Charm's cold, emotionless voice rang by Yu Tianheng's ear.
Yu Tianheng's body went limp, and like the others, he was mercilessly thrown out.
At this point, only two members of the Imperial Battle Team remained.
Zhou Sidong and "Zhu Zhuqing."
They were the last survivors of the Imperial Battle Team—and its final hope.
"Great! Zhou Sidong is about to lose!"Tang San clenched his fists in excitement. As long as Zhou Sidong fell, even if the Spirit Hall Team was terrifying, Shrek Academy would still have a sliver of hope.
Inside the red mist—
Demonic Charm, Zhou Sidong, and "Zhu Zhuqing" stood together.
"My apologies, Young Master,"Demonic Charm transmitted through soul power.
"No need to trouble yourselves. I'll do it myself."
With that, Zhou Sidong delivered a chop to his own neck. A wave of numbness spread instantly, dizziness flooding his vision. This was the first time Zhou Sidong had knocked himself out, and the feeling was…
"Pretty damn good!"
Leaning against "Zhu Zhuqing," Zhou Sidong passed out.
"Brat! You're acting—there's no need to act this realistically!"Bibi Dong, watching from the pavilion through the window, saw her son knock himself out. A trace of purple light flashed through her eyes as the corner of her mouth twitched.
"The Imperial Battle Team concedes."
"Zhu Zhuqing's" cold voice rang out from within the red mist.
As her words fell, the red mist slowly dissipated.
When everyone looked again, Zhou Sidong and "Zhu Zhuqing" were already gone. Aside from Xie Yue and Hu Liena—who had deactivated their fusion skill—no one knew where they had gone.
"Imperial Battle Team versus Spirit Hall Team—Spirit Hall Team wins!"
The host immediately announced the result.
The official in charge of the Imperial Battle Team slammed his fists against the railing, utterly helpless and humiliated.
Eliminated in the very first round—how was he supposed to explain this after returning?
Was the Spirit Hall Team really so powerful that even Zhou Sidong and "Zhu Zhuqing" working together were no match for them?
For a moment, the expressions of all participating teams grew much heavier.
Only Shrek Academy was overjoyed. Seeing Zhou Sidong eliminated made them happier than celebrating the New Year.
However, Tang San's smile quickly faded.
The strength the Spirit Hall Team had displayed today was already shocking beyond belief. Even with three soul rings, the Clear Sky Hammer might not be a match for Hu Liena and her brother's martial soul fusion skill.
Not to mention that eerie, mysterious red mist—even the Purple Demon Eye couldn't see through it. What were they supposed to do?
"Zhou Sidong has finally been eliminated! Brothers, next up is our fight against Star Luo Royal Academy—everyone, give it your all!"
Dai Mubai's presence was imposing, his confidence brimming.
"Alright!"
Everyone cheered. Zhou Sidong's defeat was undoubtedly an enormous morale boost.
"Next match: Shrek Advanced Soul Master Academy versus Star Luo Royal Academy. Both sides, please prepare!"
The first match came to an end.The second match was about to begin…
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