Zhou Sidong's early elimination was an outcome no one had anticipated.
Those who were happiest about it were none other than Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others.
With Zhou Sidong gone as an obstacle, Shrek Academy's path forward was practically smooth sailing—cutting straight through to the grand finals.
However, before that, something else happened.
Divine Wind Academy and Blazing Fire Academy merged, forming a single team. What was originally a final four now became a situation where three major forces stood dominant.
They were: the Spirit Hall Team, the Shrek Academy Team, and the Divine Wind–Blazing Fire Academy Team.
One side was destined to eliminate another. Thus, a draw was held: one team would directly advance to the grand finals, while the remaining two would battle it out in a team match for the last spot.
This time, the Spirit Hall Team struck gold and directly drew the slot to advance to the grand finals.
That left Shrek Academy and the Divine Wind–Blazing Fire Academy to fight over the final qualification.
With the competition at this stage and the grand finals right before them, neither side dared to hold back. A world-shaking battle was about to erupt!
This match was evenly matched. Divine Wind and Blazing Fire were both veteran teams and already difficult opponents during the preliminaries. Now that the two teams had merged, all seven members fielded were Soul Ancestors, each with formidable strength—none inferior to Dai Mubai.
Yet the result left Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, and the others utterly disappointed.
The Clear Sky Hammer with its added soul ring was simply too powerful, and Tang San's external soul bone was even more terrifying. After witnessing its might firsthand, no one dared to get close.
In the end, the match concluded with Shrek Academy's victory.
Early the next morning, the final grand finals would be held.
The Night Before the Grand Finals
Zhou Sidong couldn't fall asleep. Alone, he sat in front of the Papal Palace, staring blankly at the arena where tomorrow's battle would take place.
"So late and you're still not asleep. What are you thinking about?"
At that moment, "Zhu Zhuqing" walked over.
"You're really not going to take part in tomorrow's fight?" Zhou Sidong asked as he looked at "Zhu Zhuqing."
"I don't want to. I simply don't want to face Shrek Academy," "Zhu Zhuqing" replied. "This is my second time at Spirit Hall, and also my second time participating in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. To be honest, facing Shrek Academy in the grand finals as a member of Spirit Hall gives me a very strange feeling."
She shook her head and smiled wryly. She had personally experienced the grand finals before—and even fought Zhou Sidong face to face.
In that battle, "Zhu Zhuqing" lost, and Shrek Academy lost as well.
If nothing unexpected had happened, Shrek Academy should have taken the championship back then.
It was Zhou Sidong's sudden arrival that altered what should have been fate.
"Zhuqing… where is my Zhuqing?" Zhou Sidong asked.
"Zhu Zhuqing" frowned slightly. "She's asleep. You know pregnant women spend most of their time sleeping. I'm not even someone who likes to sleep that much—does pregnancy really make women that drowsy?"
She thought for a moment, then stood up. "It's late. I'm going to sleep."
Suddenly, Zhou Sidong turned around and pulled "Zhu Zhuqing" into his arms.
"You scared me to death!"
"Zhu Zhuqing" patted her chest, clearly startled by his sudden move.
Zhou Sidong rested his head on her fragrant shoulder and said gently, "Zhuqing, we've been together for quite some time now. Now that the other you is pregnant, you've been restless ever since you came back. What's really going on?"
"N-No… nothing. I think you're overthinking it," "Zhu Zhuqing" said, shaking her head.
"Don't tell me you also want to be a mother?" Zhou Sidong teased.
Immediately, "Zhu Zhuqing's" pretty face flushed red. She glared at Zhou Sidong. "Who wants to have your child, you bastard! Let go of me already—I'm sleepy and want to sleep!"
"I'll go with you," Zhou Sidong said shamelessly, holding her tightly.
"There's really nothing I can do about you," "Zhu Zhuqing" sighed helplessly, burying her head into Zhou Sidong's chest as the two figures disappeared into the Papal Palace.
Early the Next Morning
Today was a day worth remembering.
The grand finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament were about to begin.
The Shrek Academy team rose early and arrived at the foot of Pope Mountain to prepare.
Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others were high-spirited and brimming with confidence. Their eyes burned with battle intent as they eagerly anticipated the final clash.
"This grand finals championship will definitely belong to Shrek Academy!" Ma Hongjun shouted smugly.
"Fatty, don't get careless. The Spirit Hall team's martial soul fusion technique—Xie Yue and Hu Liena—is not something easy to deal with," Oscar reminded him.
"Relax. Leave Xie Yue and Hu Liena to me. You just need to deal with the rest of the Spirit Hall team. In the end, victory will be ours!" Tang San smiled knowingly, then turned to Dai Mubai. "Boss Dai, what's wrong?"
Dai Mubai's brows were tightly knit. He had been pondering a question these past few days.
"Has anyone noticed something?" Dai Mubai asked, looking at everyone.
"What is it?" Xiao Wu scratched her head and asked.
"Zhou Sidong seems to have vanished into thin air. Today I went to ask around the Imperial Team and found that he hasn't appeared for several days," Dai Mubai said in a low, serious voice.
"Maybe he got his mentality completely shattered by the Spirit Hall team and is now somewhere reflecting on life," Ma Hongjun said cheerfully.
"Fatty, stop interrupting!" Tang San shot him a glare and then calmed himself to think.
"Since Boss Dai mentioned it, I also feel something is off. With Zhou Sidong's strength, he could practically crush us. I hate to admit it, but that's the truth. What exactly happened when the Imperial Team faced the Spirit Hall team—we don't know. We only saw Zhou Sidong and Zhu Zhuqing disappear together, and that was the last place they appeared. Since then, just as Boss Dai said, none of us has seen Zhou Sidong again."
Tang San quickly realized that something wasn't right.
"So Boss Dai thinks Zhou Sidong is very suspicious?" Oscar asked.
"When Spirit Hall set a trap for us and tried to kill Xiao San, Zhou Sidong suddenly appeared—and even openly incited two Titled Douluo to kill Xiao San in front of Sect Master Ning and Sword Douluo. There must be some unspeakable secret behind this," Dai Mubai said, turning back to look at the Papal Palace, where the grand finals were about to begin. A chill crept into his heart.
Everyone analyzed the situation at length, but Xiao Wu was distracted.
She looked toward the Sky Blue Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, both chained at the foot of the mountain, tears welling up in her eyes.
Unknowingly, it had already been half a month since they arrived at Spirit Hall. During this time, Xiao Wu had been searching for opportunities to get close to them.
In her innocence, she believed that as long as she could remove their chains, Da Ming and Er Ming would regain their freedom.
As the gates leading to the Papal Palace opened, it signaled that the final battle was about to begin.
Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others exchanged glances and took deep breaths. Their hearts were filled with excitement and tension.
If they won this match—
Not only would all the negative impact surrounding Shrek Academy be wiped away, but the three soul bones would also be within reach!
According to rumors, all three soul bones were ten-thousand-year grade, with the head soul bone being especially exceptional—taken from the former Pope of Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji!
"Headmaster, Spirit Hall is coming in full force this time. Do you think we can win such a crucial match?" Qin Ming asked worriedly.
After all, the strength of the Spirit Hall team was plain for all to see.
Especially the martial soul fusion technique of Hu Liena and Xie Yue—even Qin Ming himself wasn't confident he could defeat it.
"Xiao Ming, you must have faith in Xiao San and Mubai. Don't worry—since they are monsters of Shrek Academy, they will win this match, and they will win it beautifully!" Flender said with full confidence.
"They're here," Liu Erlong's eyes lit up as she looked toward the entrance of the Papal Palace.
The Shrek Seven Monsters, dressed immaculately, marched onto the arena in perfect unison. Their momentum was soaring, their fighting spirit high, eyes shining brightly.
The seven stepped onto the battle stage to face their final opponent—the Spirit Hall team.
The host then walked forward. After glancing at Pope Bibi Dong standing atop the Papal Palace, he shouted, "Shrek Academy has arrived! Let us welcome—with the warmest applause—the Spirit Hall Team!"
The Spirit Hall disciples surrounding the arena erupted into applause. Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others could barely contain themselves—they couldn't wait for the match to begin.
"Fengzhi, who do you think will win this match between Shrek Academy and Spirit Hall?" Sword Douluo asked at this moment.
"Shrek Academy will win," Ning Fengzhi replied with a smile.
"Is that so? The Spirit Hall team has three Soul Kings and four Soul Ancestors. With such a disparity, you still think Shrek Academy will win?" Sword Douluo smiled faintly, tossing the question back.
"Because Rongrong is in Shrek Academy, so I believe in them," Ning Fengzhi said.
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a crack—the gates of the Papal Palace opened.
At that moment, Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others held their breath, preparing to face their final opponent.
Present among the spectators were not only Shrek Academy's headmaster Flender, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, and Sword Douluo, but also several high-ranking members and elders of Spirit Hall.
Suddenly, the Spirit Hall disciples and elders all knelt on one knee toward the palace gates, lowering their heads.
This scene utterly stunned Ning Fengzhi, Flender, Tang San, and the others.
"Greetings, Young Master!"
Those four simple words caused Ning Fengzhi's pupils to contract, his expression turning grave.
When Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the others looked on with curiosity and tension—
The person walking toward them silenced the entire arena for a full half minute.
Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Xiao Wu, Jiangzhu, Oscar, Ning Rongrong, Sword Douluo, Ning Fengzhi, Flender, Liu Erlong, Huang Yuan, and Jing Ling—all were too shocked to speak.
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