"Tch, you? I'd say it's more likely you've been bothering some girl again, and she's cursing you behind your back," Yu Feng leaned against the crystal window, looking completely at ease.
"Bird-brain, you say that like you're some kind of gentleman? Last time, who was it that got caught peeking at someone changing in Yue Xuan?" Aosiluo joked.
Hearing this, Yu Feng immediately flew into a rage. "You're full of shit! Panther, I challenge you to a duel!"
"Alright, you two quiet down. The match is this afternoon. Don't you know how to conserve your energy?" Yu Tianheng interrupted their conversation.
Yu Feng laughed, "Captain, do we even need to conserve our energy? Is there any team in this tiny Suotuo City that's worthy of our attention?"
Yu Tianheng frowned upon hearing this. "Yu Feng, watch yourself. I am not the captain anymore. Please address me as Vice-Captain."
"Yes, yes, Captain, you're right," Yu Feng replied with a smile.
In the past two years, Dugu Yan's soul power had advanced by leaps and bounds, unexpectedly reaching level 49, a full ten levels higher than Yu Tianheng.
Yu Tianheng had stepped down from the captain's position a long time ago. However, the members of the Heaven Dou team had always been on good terms, so they still called him 'Captain'.
But the pride in Yu Tianheng's heart, along with the 'respect for hierarchy' education he had received since childhood, made him unwilling to accept this title.
In the first few months, Yu Tianheng frequently challenged Dugu Yan, trying to win back the captain's position fair and square.
However, as time went on, Yu Tianheng found that the gap between his soul power level and Dugu Yan's was growing ever wider. It was as if she was on some kind of drug; no matter how he chased, he couldn't catch up.
Gradually, Yu Tianheng gave up.
He even felt a little inferior when facing Dugu Yan and no longer dared to pursue her.
Just then, the door to the room opened, and two people walked in from outside.
"Teacher. Captain."
All the team members performed the same action, standing up from their spots and bowing respectfully to the two.
Everyone had always respected Qin Ming. After all, according to the records in Spirit Hall, he was the second-youngest Soul Emperor in history.
As for Dugu Yan...
For the past two years, her soul power level had repeatedly shattered everyone's perception of what a genius was.
Being with her, the group felt an invisible pressure. This was especially true when looking directly into her green eyes, which seemed to hold an unnatural allure.
"You've met your match this time."
As Qin Ming spoke, he walked over and sat down on the sofa. With a flash of light from his hand, he spread a piece of cloth on the tabletop.
Aosiluo leaned in and immediately let out a sound of surprise. "Yi! White Tiger Martial Soul, Hell Civet? Could they be disciples from the Star Luo Dai and Zhu families? The Martial Soul Fusion Skill of those two families is indeed tricky."
"That's not all."
Yu Feng pointed to a name and said, "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Although it only has two rings, it can already provide a 30% boost."
At this, Aosiluo continued reading down and burst out laughing.
"Blue Silver Grass? Hmm... cultivating it to level 30 really isn't easy, hahaha."
Qin Ming snorted coldly. "Hmph, Aosiluo, if you go onto the field with that kind of attitude, I can guarantee you will immediately suffer a huge setback."
Hearing this, Aosiluo immediately straightened his body, held his head high, and said, "Reporting to Teacher! I have a plan! We can defeat the Shrek team effortlessly!"
Qin Ming leaned back on the sofa, glanced at him, and said teasingly, "Oh? Then let's hear it."
Aosiluo gave a fawning smile. "Since Shrek was able to achieve twenty-seven consecutive victories, they must have their strengths. However, they have a very obvious flaw: they have two auxiliary-type Soul Masters."
Qin Ming nodded, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes as he looked at Aosiluo.
The Shrek team's past results were indeed impressive, but Qin Ming understood that they had mostly won through individual strength.
For example, the contestant called Hell Civet. In the match against the Mad Battle Team, she faced three rampaging Soul Elders alone. She actually finished the enemies within one minute. It was simply incredible.
However, Shrek's team composition was indeed somewhat lacking.
First, they had no defense-type Soul Master.
Second, the advantage of a food-system Martial Soul Soul Master lay in providing supplies during long journeys, not in an arena battle.
This little Ao, who usually just jokes around, actually has this kind of insight? Qin Ming thought to himself.
At this point, a light flashed in Aosiluo's eyes, and he continued, "We'll just abandon Ye Lingling. We'll take out their two auxiliary members at the first opportunity. That way, it'll be five against four. The advantage will be ours!"
As his voice fell, the room was plunged into a brief silence.
"Bang!"
Dugu Yan walked to the door and kicked it hard.
Then, with another "bang," the door was slammed shut.
"Shi Mo! Shi Mian! Hold him down!"
"Yu Feng, block the window! Don't let Aosiluo escape!"
"Aow~"
"Aow~"
"Aow~"
A series of pig-like squeals immediately erupted from within the room.
Soutuo Great Spirit Arena Center, Main Spirit Arena.
"Pfft~!"
Ning Rongrong looked at a black-clothed youth on the opposing team and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
At this point, the rest of the Shrek team also noticed the black-and-blue, swollen-faced Aosiluo.
Aosiluo's current appearance was quite pathetic. His face was badly swollen, his nose was bent to one side and covered in a dark bruise. His eyes were so swollen they were narrowed into two thin slits, the pupils almost invisible, with only a tiny gleam of light shining through.
"Hahaha! Why is there a pig-head on the other side?" Ma Hongjun clutched his stomach, roaring with laughter.
"Alright, everyone be serious. This might be their tactic, deliberately making us underestimate them," Zhu Zhuqing said in a low voice.
However, her slightly pursed lips and the curve of her eyebrows indicated that she was probably having a hard time holding back her laughter.
As Zhu Zhuqing's voice fell, the Shrek members quickly regained their composure.
Over the past month, everyone had witnessed Zhu Zhuqing's strength.
This was especially true after she surpassed a three-level soul power gap to defeat the level 35 Dai Mubai in an internal spar, which had put her on trend to become Shrek's number one.
Following the host's command, the members of both teams released their Martial Souls.
On the Shrek team, Dai Mubai stood at the very front, acting as the-meat shield.
Behind him, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun stood in a line, protecting the two auxiliary-type Soul Masters at the very back.
The Heaven Dou team's formation, however, was somewhat strange. Five battle Soul Masters stood in a single row, with Ye Lingling at the very back. But she was very far from the team, almost at the edge of the spirit battle stage.
"What the hell is the other side doing?" Ma Hongjun scratched his head, puzzled.
At this, Tang San's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in a low voice, "They probably want to rely on their soul power level advantage to take us all down in one charge. Zhu Zhuqing, you go and take out their auxiliary Soul Master first."
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Tang San, then nodded.
Her intuition told her that the other side might be up to something, but she couldn't immediately figure out what the problem was.
"Match start!"
The host's voice had barely fallen when Zhu Zhuqing's first soul ring lit up, and her entire person had already shot past Dai Mubai.
"Holy crap! Bird-brain, she's faster than you can fly!" Aosiluo stared at Zhu Zhuqing's figure and exclaimed.
"Stop yelling, I see her!" Yu Feng soared into the air, rapidly striking toward the Shrek team's rear.