Since this sparring match was not an official competition, but rather a private exchange between Shrek Academy and Star Luo Royal Academy, the format did not follow the conventional mode of the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
When arranging the matches, Xu Jiujiu specially formulated a relatively flexible set of rules: a three-two-two plus seven-on-seven challenge mode.
Simply put, both sides would first conduct three matches: three-on-three, two-on-two, and two-on-two.
The side that wins all three matches can directly claim victory in this sparring session, without needing to proceed to the final seven-on-seven team battle.
Of course, if both sides have wins and losses in the first three matches, then another seven-on-seven team battle will be held to determine the final winner, with the seven-on-seven battle worth two points.
After listening to Xu Jiujiu's explanation, the corners of Wang Dong'er's mouth curled slightly upward.
"Let's do that, then. Let's settle this quickly."
Xu Jiujiu nodded with a smile, turned around, and walked over to her own team to start arranging the appearance order.
Wang Dong'er also turned around and spoke to the six people behind her.
"For the first match, Xiao Xiao and I will go."
"No problem."
Xiao Xiao nodded, a faint smile on her face.
Wu Siduo and Ning Tian exchanged a glance and did not say much else.
Wu Feng looked at the opposite side, eager to try, wishing she could rush up and fight right now.
Very quickly, the participant lists for both sides were determined.
On the Star Luo Royal Academy side, the two contestants sent out for the first match were the Attack System Huang Heyun and the Agility-Attack System Chen Xiaojie.
"Huang Heyun, Spirit: Dark Demon Tiger, Five-Ring Soul King."
"Chen Xiaojie, Spirit: Lightning Falcon, Five-Ring Soul King."
Reaching the Five-Ring Soul King level at this age is considered quite impressive across the entire continent.
Titled Douluo Huang Jinxu stood in the center of the arena. Seeing that both sides were in position, he raised his hand and said in a deep voice.
"First match, two-on-two, Shrek Academy versus Star Luo Royal Academy."
"Both sides, prepare—"
Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao stood side by side. Opposite them, Huang Heyun and Chen Xiaojie also assumed fighting stances.
"Begin!"
As soon as Titled Douluo Huang Jinxu finished speaking.
Hum—!
Beneath Wang Dong'er's feet, four Spirit Rings suddenly lit up!
Purple, Black, Black, Black!
That purple thousand-year Spirit Ring was so dark purple that it was almost indistinguishable from a ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring, and the three black ten-thousand-year Spirit Rings exuded a terrifying, suffocating pressure!
The entire Martial Arts Arena fell silent instantly.
On the viewing platform, the teacup in Emperor Xu Jiawei's hand stopped in mid-air. His blue eyes stared fixedly at the Spirit Rings beneath Wang Dong'er's feet, and his pupils contracted sharply.
"One purple... three black?"
"Four Spirit Rings, three ten-thousand-year ones?"
Titled Douluo Huang Jinxu, standing beside the competition platform, also widened his eyes, his dignified face full of disbelief.
He had lived for more than half his life and had seen countless Geniuses, but he had never seen such a Spirit Ring configuration.
Four Spirit Rings, three ten-thousand-year ones?
This was simply unheard of!
On the arena, Huang Heyun and Chen Xiaojie were frozen in place.
Ten-thousand-year Spirit Rings... and three of them! How are they supposed to fight this?
However, the shock Wang Dong'er brought them was far from over.
Xiao Xiao, standing beside her, also released her Spirit Rings.
Hum—!
Two purple, two black!
Also four Spirit Rings, also a terrifying configuration that transcended convention!
On the viewing platform, the corners of Emperor Xu Jiawei's mouth twitched twice.
Four-ring Spirit Ancestors, with six ten-thousand-year Spirit Rings combined?
How exactly does that Sky Shrek Academy train its students?
Xu Jiujiu, standing on the sidelines, was also full of shock.
She subconsciously took half a step back, her purple-red eyes filled with disbelief.
She had originally thought that the Five-Ring Soul Kings in her own academy were already the best of the younger generation.
But now... looking at the two girls on the arena who were only Four-ring but possessed ten-thousand-year Spirit Rings, she suddenly felt that her perception had been completely overturned.
On the arena.
Huang Heyun took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the shock in his heart, and gritted his teeth as he spoke.
"Don't panic! Attack together!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Huang Heyun and Chen Xiaojie moved simultaneously!
Huang Heyun roared, and a huge black tiger phantom appeared behind him. Five Spirit Rings lit up beneath his feet: two yellow, two purple, one black!
His body instantly swelled in size, his muscles bulged, and his hands transformed into tiger claws, pouncing toward Wang Dong'er with a violent Aura!
Fifth Soul Skill, Demon Tiger Shocking Heaven!
A huge black tiger head phantom condensed on his fist, carrying destructive power, aiming straight for Wang Dong'er's face!
At the same time, Chen Xiaojie's figure turned into a bolt of golden lightning, flashing at high speed across the arena!
His Spirit was a Lightning Falcon, and his greatest strength was speed!
Five Spirit Rings, also two yellow, two purple, and one black, spun rapidly beneath his feet.
Third Soul Skill, Lightning Flash Strike!
Chen Xiaojie's figure left several afterimages in the air, and he himself was like an arrow released from a bow, attacking Xiao Xiao from the side!
One left, one right, one front, one back, their coordination was tacit!
Wang Dong'er smiled directly at Xiao Xiao, who was beside her.
"Xiao Xiao."
"Understood."
Xiao Xiao flipped her wrist, and the nine phoenixes flute appeared in her palm. She placed it to her lips and blew softly.
Woo—!
The melodious sound of the flute echoed throughout the Martial Arts Arena.
Nine Phoenixes Facing the Court Domain, expand!
An invisible force instantly enveloped the entire arena!
Huang Heyun felt his body sink, as if an invisible mountain were pressing down on his shoulders. His speed dropped abruptly, and that violent Demon Tiger Shocking Heaven stopped dead less than a meter away from Wang Dong'er!
As for Chen Xiaojie, the situation was even worse.
His speed was originally his greatest advantage, but under the influence of Xiao Xiao's Domain, his figure suddenly stalled in mid-air. He was forced out of his high-speed flashing state, stumbled a few steps, and almost fell to the ground.
"What... what the hell is this?!"
Chen Xiaojie widened his eyes, trying desperately to mobilize his Spirit Power to break free from the restraint, only to find that the circulation of his Spirit Power had become sluggish.
"Sorry about that."
Wang Dong'er smiled, reached out, and lightly tapped Huang Heyun on the chest.
Controlling Crane Catching Dragon, a burst of skillful force exploded!
Huang Heyun's burly body flew backward like a kite with a broken string!
With a "boom," he slammed into the protective wall at the edge of the arena, then slid down limply and passed out.
Everyone watching this scene had their mouths wide open, unable to say a single word.
A Five-Ring Soul King, an Attack System Battle Soul King, was sent flying and knocked unconscious after being lightly tapped, without the opponent using any Spirit Ability or releasing their Spirit?
This... isn't this too exaggerated?
However, Wang Dong'er did not give them time to react.
She turned around and looked at Chen Xiaojie, who was also frozen in place.
Chen Xiaojie met Wang Dong'er's powder-blue eyes and shuddered all over in fear.
Wang Dong'er appeared in front of him, with the same movement and the same force.
Bang!
Chen Xiaojie's body traced a parabola in the air and slammed heavily next to Huang Heyun, joining him.
From the beginning to the end of the battle, it took no more than ten seconds or so; this time even included the introduction.
Two Five-Ring Soul Kings were beaten by two Four-ring Spirit Ancestors with no power to fight back, not even having a chance to attack.
Titled Douluo Huang Jinxu stood in the center of the arena, stunned for a long while before coming back to his senses. He raised his hand, his voice trembling slightly.
"First match... Shrek Academy, wins!"
On the viewing platform, Emperor Xu Jiawei slowly put down the teacup in his hand, took a deep breath, and closed his eyes.
His heart was churning.
He knew that Sky Shrek Academy was strong, but he never expected it to be this strong.
Although Star Luo Royal Academy could not compare to the terrestrial Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy, it was still considered top-tier among the three great Empires of Douluo.
But... facing the students of that Sky Shrek Academy, they were actually so helpless?
The gap was just too large!
Emperor Xu Jiawei opened his eyes and looked at the two girls on the arena with calm expressions. A thought suddenly arose in his heart.
If such people could remain in the Star Luo Empire...
No, his Star Luo Empire had no way to keep such Geniuses. However... if he could build a good relationship with them, that would also be a good thing for the Star Luo Empire.
Emperor Xu Jiawei took a deep breath, stood up, and said.
"Excellent, truly excellent."
Hearing Emperor Xu Jiawei's words, Wu Siduo slightly raised her head and glanced at him. Shouldn't a battle be exciting only if there is an exchange of moves? Is a match lasting less than ten seconds also exciting?
...
Meanwhile, in the Deans Office.
[Ding!]
[Key figure Emperor Xu Jiawei's recognition of Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy has increased significantly!]
[Congratulations Host for obtaining the reward: Special Teacher—Dai Tianling (Level 92 Titled Douluo, member of the Blood God Army, removing the status of Star Luo Empire Emperor)!]
[Key figure Titled Douluo Huang Jinxu's recognition of Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy has increased significantly!]
[Congratulations Host for obtaining the reward: Special Student—Xu Mi'er (Seven-Ring Soul Saint)!]
[Key figure Xu Jiujiu's recognition of Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy has increased significantly!]
[Congratulations Host for obtaining the reward: Special Student—Dai Yueyan (Five-Ring Soul King)!]
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