It is likely that Wang Feng also did not anticipate this.
These two individuals stayed not just because they discovered him and Ning Rongrong's pairing but also witnessed the battle of the Shrek Seven Devils.
Unintentionally, Wang Feng set the butterfly's wings in motion and though it might not turn the world upside down, some changes are always inevitable.
At this moment, after observing the recent team battle, Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan had already preemptively identified the Shrek Seven Devils as their future opponents.
So, if the two teams cross paths in the future, they would remain cautious and would be ready for them unlike in the original novel...
Wang Feng is unaware of this at present. It's impossible for him to foresee such developments.
"In the coming period, Shrek's hardest battle should be against the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, right?"
Wang Feng pondered, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.
"Although the Heaven Dou Royal Academy boasts greater strength, they remain oblivious to the enhanced prowess of the Shrek Seven Monsters. In the original narrative, they never engaged in combat with them. My assumption is that Xiao San and the others should be able emerge victorious and without much difficulties."
Recollection brought to mind that in the encounter between the Shrek Seven Devils and the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Xiao Wu had suffered an injury. Subsequently, Tang San had also erupted in rage and had used Eight Spider Lances against them, securing victory over Heaven Dou Royal Academy. However, the present Shrek Seven Devils far surpass their counterparts in the original storyline.
This heightened strength had became evident in the recent battle against the formidable opposing team. As a result, Wang Feng believed that defeating Heaven Dou Royal Academy would prove a relatively easier task.
Little did Wang Feng know...
Before long, the group rejoined the spectators.
"Ah, this feeble performance from the opposing team!" Ma Hongjun remarked, pinching his nose.
"This young master hasn't even exerted full effort yet. They may have lost, but their soul skills are somewhat intriguing, albeit trailing behind us obviously."
"Absolutely, Rongrong indulged in mushroom sausage throughout the entire ordeal," Oscar remarked with a nonchalant shrug.
"I refrained from showcasing my esteemed sausage specialty..."
Laughter rippled through the group.
"Thanks to brother Feng's insightful encouragement, the victory came effortlessly," Tang San humbly expressed. "However, post this battle, it feels like we've engaged in a three-month-long struggle with brother Feng."
"So, this kind of advancement and progress is expected of us!" the others chimed in agreement.
Truthfully, the past three months were a relentless grind. With the weekly Devil's Day, everyone except Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing found the days dragging on. However, in the recent clash against the formidable team, the Shrek Seven found a profound difference.
During these three months, the weekly battles contributed significantly to their growth and combat experience. Wang Feng's absence on the court was compensated by an invisible yet unimaginable assistance. Their thought processes, combat styles, and concepts were undergoing a transformation.
The impact of these changes manifested in the overwhelming defeat of the Mad Battle Team. The final showdown left everyone astonished. In a magical turn of events, they triumphed over the formidable opponents easily, with each member playing a pivotal role.
Wang Feng couldn't help but let out a slight sigh. In the original storyline, this particular battle gave the impression that everyone, including Tang San, had consumed mushroom sausages, causing a battle of attrition. Ultimately, victory was achieved through Tang San's utilization of the Eight Spider Lances, defeating several opponents.
However, the present scenario was vastly different. Each member of the team played a pivotal role. Tang San, guided by Wang Feng's teachings, employed quick thinking to strategize. Zhu Zhuqing and Tang San executed flawless maneuvers, Dai Mubai and Xiao Wu and Ma Hongjun also contributed by controlling the control system soul master, and Ning Rongrong's clever reverse augmentation in the final moments became the decisive factor for their resounding victory.
"Wang Feng! Wasn't I clever just now?" Ning Rongrong tilted her head, glancing at Wang Feng, seeking acknowledgment.
"Very clever." Wang Feng affirmed, not wanting to correct her by saying it ws all him. 'Stupid girl, I'll let you have this moment.'
While Ning Rongrong had been schooled in these principles, implementing them during a battle was no small feat. Wang Feng, albeit somewhat reluctant, acknowledged that these individuals were indeed geniuses.
Receiving praise, Ning Rongrong felt a surge of joy throughout her being. This moment eclipsed any commendation from her father, Uncle Jian, or the teachers.
"You all did exceptionally well. Your synergy in this battle exceeded my expectations, and the execution of soul abilities left little room for criticism," Grandmaster commended, smiling at everyone.
"In the past three months, many of you voiced complaints, claiming that sparring with Wang Feng only resulted in defeat. Now, what are your thoughts?"
A collective sense of shame swept over the group as they bowed their heads in reflection.
"Many of Xiaofeng's ideas have been seamlessly incorporated into actual combat, yielding superior results. In the future, when facing even more formidable opponents, these strategies will become your strengths over them! Martial soul and soul abilities are important, but they're not the crux."
"Unless confronted with overwhelming brute force, a soul master who uses his mind in combat stands as the most formidable."
Grandmaster's gaze swept over everyone once more. "Today, I was surprised by all of you."
"But more importantly, you even surprised yourselves!"
The group was taken aback, registering a sense of awe within themselves.
This kind of revelation, the realization that they possessed such formidable power, was beyond their imagination.
"Well, children, after triumph, celebration is in order."
At that moment, Flender approached. Having observed the battle and overheard the conversation between Grandmaster and Wang Feng, his eyes sparkled with amazement. "Let's go, let's celebrate first. You must express your gratitude to Wang Feng!"
Wang Feng grinned.
"Absolutely!" Xiao Wu exclaimed with a smile.
"Wang Feng, I'll be pouring drinks for you later!"
"Good. Let's get drunk tonight!" Dai Mubai chimed in, sharing a smile with Ma Hongjun. Their penchant for revelry was well-known, especially when it came to their capacity for alcohol.
"I might not be able to handle much..." Tang San admitted with a smile, "but I should fare better than Xiao Wu."
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent.
"I might be the worst drinker... I've never indulged in drinking alcohol," whispered Ning Rongrong.
"Hahaha, Ning Rongrong, prepare to be escorted back later! I'm the reigning champion when it comes to drinking!" Ma Hongjun declared with a triumphant smile.
Internally, Wang Feng couldn't help but think, your drinking skills are the weakest among us...
The group made their way to the hotel, reveling in cheerful spirits. After some time passed, only Ning Rongrong and Wang Feng remained seated—the others had all succumbed to the effects of alcohol.
"Huh, why is everyone down?" Ning Rongrong observed her friends and then turned her gaze to Wang Feng, her beautiful eyes shining.
"No way... Ning Rongrong's tolerance is just abnormal... Can't keep up anymore," Wang Feng confessed with a hint of nausea.
In his past life, his alcohol consumption had been average, and while his physical fitness was exceptional in this life, the lack of soul power utilization left everyone helpless. So far, he managed to hold his ground against Ning Rongrong, but the truth was, even he was starting to feel the effects.
The peculiar thing was, Ning Rongrong's face flushed with alcohol, but her eyes remained clear. She didn't appear intoxicated at all.
"This might have nothing to do with physical fitness... or perhaps it's some kind of innate talent? Physical endurance?" Wang Feng mused, glancing at Ning Rongrong before sighing.
Having said that, he emptied his last glass and placed it on the table.
"It's just us left..."
As Ning Rongrong gazed at Wang Feng, it seemed like a realization struck her, causing her face to flush even more.
"Um... yeah, yeah, no one else should know about this, right?"
Ning Rongrong glanced around furtively, behaving like a thief. Taking careful steps, she tiptoed towards Wang Feng, as if afraid of making a sound.….
Ning Rongrong approached Wang Feng with a subtle tip-toe. She retrieved a short and stout graphite pen from her soul guidance tool.
"Hehe, prepare to lose, I'm going to sketch a sizable turtle on your face..."
Ning Rongrong wielded the graphite pen, gearing up to embellish Wang Feng's cheek with some artistic doodles, yet just before the pen's tip made contact with Wang Feng's face.
Ning Rongrong abruptly halted.
In that moment, a bashful gleam sparkled in her eyes.
Out of the blue, Ning Rongrong emitted a gentle exclamation, as if ensnared by something beneath her feet, descending towards Wang Feng.
She shut her eyes, her eyelashes quivered, and her dewy jade lips hovered near Wang Feng's cheek.
"Hmph, I never intended to kiss you, it was an accidental stumble!"
Ning Rongrong mused silently as if comforting herself.
However, just as she was on the brink of bestowing a kiss on Wang Feng's cheek, she abruptly altered course, observing Wang Feng lost in a dreamlike reverie.
Boom!
Ning Rongrong collided with the desk head-on.
"..." muttered Ning Rongrong.
Lifting her head, she massaged her reddened forehead, shot an irritated glance at Wang Feng, and wondered why he was so oblivious!
"No, I'm determined to take a tumble again!"
Ning Rongrong strolled to the opposite side, feigned a fall, and planted a kiss on Wang Feng's cheek.
This time, Wang Feng remained oblivious, deeply immersed in slumber. Not only did he doze off... He slept quite soundly, for in Wang Feng's dream, he found himself back on Earth in his past life, being playfully licked by a puppy...
Upon waking from this dream, it was already the following day.
"It's been ages since I had such a dream," Wang Feng shook his head, gently touching his cheek, a touch of bewilderment in his expression.
The ability to dream of his previous life stirred some emotions within Wang Feng...
In the ensuing days, the Shrek Seven Devils entered the formidable Suotuo's Great Soul Fighting Arena, plunging into intense combat training!
In the span of a month, the Shrek Seven Monsters team partook in 27 soul battles, overwhelmingly defeating their adversaries with each encounter!
Occasionally, Wang Feng would tag along, casually spectating and enjoying the live action. Positioned inconspicuously on a small bench in the corner, he kept a low profile. Few were aware of his presence, and he was rarely spotted, only twice.
Consequently, the name of the Shrek Seven Devils reverberated across the entire arena.
Meanwhile, Wang Feng assumed another identity, Jiu Yikai. He took part in a number of team battles too.
However, his involvement was relatively limited, Wang Feng only sporadically joined a few matches. Despite the striking spectacle of one-versus-several battles, he engaged in them infrequently, about three times in total.
As a result, his recognition in the arena was not as extensive.
Yet, the Avengers name also gained some recognition in the Soul Arena.
After all, a solo team striving for anonymity was a challenging feat.
The identity of Jiu Yikai remained shrouded in secrecy, known only to Grandmaster, even Tang San and the others were unaware. Wang Feng's registered Martial soul also wasn't Chaos Green Lotus, but Pangu Axe. Although he had never utilized it and had no intention to do so, the moment he registered, it illuminated for a moment. From the perspective of martial soul, it appeared as a simple axe as long as it was left unused.
In the limited three team fights, he typically activated the first or second tier of his strength. Avoiding the third tier prevented easy detection, so Wang Feng refrained from using it as he had no plans to unleash the various forms of Chaos Green Lotus. He intended to maintain this concealed identity throughout the remainder of the mainland upcoming elite tournament, at most testing the waters casually and staying discreet.
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