Central Main Soul Battle Arena Stage.
"Pa!" With a crisp sound, dazzling spotlights lit up at the very center of the arena. A golden column, nearly two meters in diameter, slowly rose. Standing on top was a young woman in a flowing white dress, about eighteen or nineteen years old. Her wavy brown hair fell over her shoulders, and she held a cone-shaped sound-amplifying Soul Tool in her hand. Her charming face wore a professional smile. Most eye-catching of all, her chest was full and proud—an uncontainable cleavage that instantly set the audience ablaze.
The plunging neckline stole the spotlight. Countless male spectators in the stands stared dumbfounded, eyes glued to her.
"Good evening, everyone. I am Doudou, and it's my honor to welcome all of you distinguished guests." The white-dressed hostess twirled gracefully in place, waved elegantly to the crowd, then smiled again. "Being able to host tonight's team spirit battle for all of you is truly Doudou's honor."
"Now, let me introduce the two teams competing in this battle."
"First, our rising stars here at Suotuo Great Spirit Arena—the Shrek Battle Team! With twenty-seven consecutive victories, they have advanced to Silver Spirit Arena badge holders. Their captain: Evil-Eyed White Tiger, Martial Soul: White Tiger, spirit rings two yellow and one purple. Their vice-captain: Thousand-Hand Shura, Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass."
As Doudou's voice spread, the stands erupted into thunderous cheers.
"Next, from afar, we welcome the Emperor Battle Team! Their captain: Yu Tianheng, Martial Soul: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, spirit rings two yellow and one purple. Their vice-captain: Blue Silver Controller, Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass, spirit rings two yellow and one purple. Holder of a personal Purple Gold Spirit Arena Badge, achieved with an undefeated record—a new record-setter! How will these two teams perform? Let us all wait and see!"
"Now, let's welcome the two teams into the arena!"
At her words, pure white wings unfurled from her back. With a gentle flap, she rose gracefully into the air, her curving figure stirring waves and drawing endless whistles and cheers from the crowd.
At the same time, the gates on both sides of the arena rose open.
Spotlights shifted, illuminating the open space at each gate.
Next moment, steady synchronized footsteps echoed out—both teams marched neatly from the tunnels.
Under the spotlights, the Shrek Team wore black combat uniforms with green masks, while the Emperor Team appeared more casual, each with their own unique style—and none wore masks.
"Damn, what a knockout!" Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up instantly as his gaze landed on Zhu Zhuqing. His pupils shone with lustful light.
'But… already taken.' As a seasoned rogue, he quickly noticed the signs. Still, that didn't stop his eyes from lingering on her curves and figure.
Soon, his gaze roamed between Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, making his own crude comparisons. 'Yeah, that one next to the pretty boy is even hotter. That body… must be wild to play with. Like… hehe…' His face flushed at the thought.
At the very back of Shrek's formation, Oscar's eyes also brightened, but catching Ning Rongrong's glance, he quickly pulled his gaze back. His back stiffened upright, pretending to be proper.
'So that must be the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul user?' Dai Mubai's eyes froze when they fell upon the cool, beautiful girl with her hair styled like cat ears. Her figure was striking, her face calm and cold as ice. For an instant, his gaze was captivated. Then, his brows furrowed.
Like Ma Hongjun, he too recognized the subtle signs of a relationship.
"Hm?" Yang Yunhai's gaze swept the Shrek Team, pausing on Ma Hongjun. Even with a mask covering half his face, that fat frame stood out awkwardly. His drooping chin, flushed neck, and tilting head left no doubt where his eyes had wandered.
The Emperor members all noticed. Their expressions darkened with displeasure. Dugu Yan's eyes, in particular, turned icy cold. Zhu Zhuqing, the target of the gaze, had the same frosty look.
'So it really is just as Xiao Hai said before—utterly disgraceful.'
Oscar, sensing the awkwardness, elbowed Ma Hongjun quickly. "Cough!"
Snapping back, Ma Hongjun lowered his head, muttering, "What? Just looking won't kill anyone."
"Fatty, tone it down. That's no weak team over there—you'll get yourself targeted." Oscar sighed. It was one thing for him to leer at women in the streets, but here, in the Spirit Arena, it was reckless.
Tang San shook his head helplessly, while Xiao Wu glared angrily at Fatty, but neither spoke further.
Seeing Ma Hongjun finally drop it, Yang Yunhai refocused his gaze, letting it sweep past Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong.
'According to the original story, if Xiao Wu were injured, Tang San would lose control in fury and do something reckless. Hm… Xiao Wu, Tang San, Dugu Yan, Yu Tianheng, Yu Xiaogang, even Ning Rongrong could be counted as one of Tang San's early pillars of support…'
He fell into thought.
'Why did Ning Rongrong, after joining Shrek, gradually become that obedient "one-call, Third Brother" girl? Aside from Flender and Yu Xiaogang guiding her into the group, the real reason must be that all the other Shrek students outshone her. Especially Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Oscar with their innate full soul power—they shattered her pride.'
'As a support-type soul master with no combat ability, relying on stronger teammates became her only choice. Slowly, she would develop admiration for their strength and conform to the group. That mentality makes one overlook flaws, thinking, "He's strong, so whatever he does must be right." Eventually, she'd lose her own independent judgment.'
'And victories—they cover everything. Shrek's string of wins, especially Tang San's dazzling performance, would drown her in joy, blinding her to faults and binding her to them. Success makes people forget. Failure… that's the best teacher.'
'If the chance comes, I wouldn't mind planting a move of my own.'
As cheers thundered through the arena, the two teams finally closed the distance between them.
(End of Chapter)
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