"As long as you don't force me into a twelve-on-one situation, the five of you won't get hurt."
Su Wen's intention was actually very clear, but there hadn't been similar quotations on Douluo Continent before, which resulted in the five members of Emperor Fighting Team not understanding Su Wen's words.
Ning Rongrong's explanation, on the other hand, they could understand.
However, this was the Elite Spirit Master Competition of the entire continent, the grandest event of the entire continent, attracting attention from all over.
Even a group of second-generation elites wouldn't dare to slack off in such a big competition under the premise of being sent to the finals on behalf of the empire. If they directly performed poorly and lost, they felt they would be dealt with when they returned home.
However, due to the authority established recently by Su Wen and Ning Rongrong, they didn't dare to oppose.
The second round was coming to an end.
"In the last match of the second round, Emperor Fighting Team vs Shrek Academy!"
"Please, both teams' members, take the field."
On the Shrek side, they deployed their current strongest lineup, consisting of Tang San, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, the former Shield of Despair Xu Jiang, and Tai Long.
Although in terms of Soul Power level, Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Xu Jiang were not as strong as Jing Ling, Huang Yuan and Jiang Zhu, they each played a role exceeding that of three individuals.
Under Grandmaster's previous training, the coordination between the six was actually the most tacit, and Tai Long, who joined later, was also very obedient under Tang San's intimidation, quickly fitting into the team.
Zhu Zhuqing could cooperate with Dai Mubai to perform the Spirit Fusion Technique; Oscar's auxiliary spirit skills were no worse than Jiang Zhu's, plus he had the Swift Flight Mushroom Sausage, so naturally, he would be on the field. As for Ma Hongjun and Xu Jiang, they could defeat Jing Ling and Huang Yuan in one-on-one combat.
Regarding Shrek's lineup, Su Wen showed no surprise, leisurely bringing his burdens onto the stage.
"Su Wen, didn't expect to bump into us again, did you?" Ma Hongjun laughed heartily, watching Su Wen continuously outputting.
However, Su Wen's calm demeanor made Ma Hongjun seem like a clown jumping around.
Ma Hongjun fell silent, his face turning red, unsure if it was embarrassment or frustration due to the unsuccessful strategy.
"Both sides, prepare!"
The referee watched as both sides got ready and promptly announced, "The match begins!"
Both sides released their Martial Spirits.
On Shrek's side, Dai Mubai had two yellow and two purple rings, while the rest of the team members all had the standard two yellow and one purple ring configuration.
This lineup was considered normal for the finals of the Spirit Master Competition. In fact, because there was only one Spirit Ancestor, this configuration was rather weak.
This was also the reason why this match was jokingly referred to as "novices pecking at each other".
It's not that the audience doesn't know Shrek's strength, after all, they made it to the top 18.
It's just playful banter.
However, at this moment, the many spectators who were previously jesting fell silent.
In the venue, whether it was the tens of thousands of spectators or Pope Bibi Dong and numerous dignitaries on the platform, all were shocked as they looked at the figure on the platform.
"Wait, am I seeing things?"
One by one, the audience rubbed their eyes, then looked at the figure on the platform again. That figure was still standing quietly in the distance.
Beside him, Spirit Rings were arranged one after another, constantly pulsating, with dazzling yellow, purple, and black lights shining in turn.
One yellow, two purple, two black!
"Second ring - thousand years old!"
"Fourth ring - ten thousand years old!"
"Spirit King!"
Each of these was explosive news.
Yet, at this moment, they all concentrated on the same person.
Moreover, those who knew Su Wen well knew that Su Wen was only sixteen years old!
Yu Xiaogang looked at the bizarre arrangement of Spirit Rings on the platform and instantly felt that the information he had in hand wasn't reliable anymore.
All the tactics he had devised were based on this information, including considerations for what new self-created Spirit Skills Su Wen might develop in the past year based on this Fourth Spirit Skill.
However, he never imagined that there could be an issue with Su Wen's information.
He immediately looked up at where the Pope was, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
But at the moment he turned his head, he also saw the shocked expression on Bibi Dong's face, dispelling his inner speculation.
"Su Wen's scheming runs deep. How did he even manage to falsify his rank in Spirit Hall?"
"Moreover, how did he fake the colors of the Spirit Rings?"
These were questions Yu Xiaogang couldn't comprehend.
During registration at Spirit Hall, they usually verify the Spirit Rings. Even at higher levels, while the Soul Power of Spirit Masters may not be tested, it's customary to check the Spirit Rings.
"It should be a mistake made by the Spirit Hall personnel."
Most Spirit Masters register at Spirit Hall to receive subsidies. Once their Soul Power level surpasses that of a Spirit Elder and reaches Spirit Ancestor, they no longer qualify for subsidies.
Therefore, apart from Spirit Masters within Spirit Hall, few external Spirit Masters actively register there.
Perhaps over time, the Spirit Hall staff became negligent in registering Spirit Masters at the level of Spirit Ancestor and above.
Yu Xiaogang's expression was grave as he looked at the two sides on the platform, already able to imagine the outcome.
A Spirit King against a Spirit Elder is a one-sided match.
Even the Hell White Tiger can, at most, just contend with a Spirit King.
With Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power levels, the strength of the Hell White Tiger is limited, and once it engages with a Spirit King, its endurance is extremely poor. It may revert to its original form after just a few rounds against Su Wen.
The 2nd Emperor fighting team were equally shaken internally.
The captain is actually a Spirit King!
Oh my god!
An easy win!
Su Wen approached slowly and said, "Because I have other goals in this final, my six teammates behind me won't make a move. I will fully demonstrate my strength."
"You seven, come forward."
He pointed to the opposite side, making bold statements.
Tang San's expression was extremely unpleasant, as were Dai Mubai and Xu Jiang, who were at the forefront.
Facing Su Wen's Spirit King-level Soul Power oppression, especially since Su Wen also had two ten-thousand-year-old Spirit Rings, was daunting.
It can be said that the there was no difference between Su Wen and a Spirit Emperor in term of Spirit Ring age.
So, the psychological pressure Su Wen brings can easily match that of a Spirit Emperor.
As for whether his strength matches that of a Spirit Emperor, it's still open to debate.
Su Wen looked at Ma Hongjun and sneered, "You're still young? Can you reach my level within two years?"
"Come on, I'll give you a chance to make a move and let you understand what the difference is."
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