Meanwhile, Dai Tianling, seated on a luxurious chair, was communicating with Pan Wen among others...
Upon noticing Xu Sheng's arrival, he nodded and gestured, "Elder Xu, you've arrived, please take a seat!"
Xu Sheng, without being courteous, found a seat and sat down...
Then, after glancing at Mu Ye and others, he asked Dai Tianling with an indifferent expression, "Your Majesty, is there something you called me here for?"
The latter noncommittally said, "Hmm! Just now, I was discussing with Sect Master Mu and Secretary-General Pan about altering the Xingluo Land's exchange competition mechanism a bit, so I wanted to hear your thoughts, Elder Xu."
Xu Sheng expressed his surprise, "Oh? Changing the competition mechanism? Feel free to speak, Your Majesty!"
Dai Tianling took a deep breath, "Then I shall speak frankly... As per tradition, the Xingluo Land exchange competition has always been judged based on soul tools, forging, and personal strength!"
"However, it just so happens to coincide with this year's Young Soul Master contest. If nothing is changed, it will inevitably make the participating students find the exchange competition tedious!"
"Therefore, upon this basis of these three aspects..."
After listening to his explanation, Xu Sheng chuckled, "Your Majesty is indeed worthy of his title, able to come up with such an interesting mechanism."
Mu Ye jokingly said, "Elder Xu, the creativity behind this idea by His Majesty does credit to our efforts too!"
Pan Wen stroked his beard without speaking, but the proud look on his face said it all...
Dai Tianling pursed his lips and declared, "Since no one opposes, then it's decided!"
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Not far away, Xie Xie, who was watching Xu Sheng chatting and laughing with Dai Tianling and others, smacked his lips and said, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, do you see that? Teacher Xu can actually sit as an equal with the Emperor of the Xingluo Empire, I'm so envious."
Xu Xiaoyan retorted annoyedly, "Nonsense, do you really think Teacher Xu is just a teacher? He is an Elder of the Sea God's Pavilion! He has a revered status in front of all the forces on the entire Continent!"
Gu Yue covered her mouth and chuckled softly, "Xie Xie, if you are envious, then just become a Hyper Douluo, and then you can serve as an Elder of the Sea God's Pavilion, can't you?"
Xie Xie rolled his eyes and rebuked, "I'll believe that when pigs fly! Let alone how difficult it is to reach the level of a Hyper Douluo, even if one does achieve that, it's impossible without significant contributions!"
Ye Xinglan blinked her beautiful eyes, "Then what about Teacher Xu? He must have become an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion without making any major contributions, right?"
Hearing this, Xie Xie choked up, "This..."
Because Xu Sheng hadn't really made any great contributions before he became an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion!
Tang Wulin patted Xie Xie on the shoulder and shook his head, "It's different. Although Teacher Xu hasn't made major contributions to the Sea God's Pavilion, he is powerful, and even the Pavilion Master shows him a certain degree of respect! He is clearly qualified for the position of Elder!!"
Wu Siduo nodded, "I agree, even though I have grown so much under Teacher Xu's guidance and in real combat, I still cannot fathom his true strength."
Xu Lizhi, who was burying his head and indulging in the gourmet food, lifted his eyes only to find everyone's gaze upon him...
"Eh, why is everyone discussing so much? Today is a feast, the delicacies are simply too numerous to count!"
Ye Xinglan's face darkened, "Lizhi, didn't you say you were going to diet?"
Xu Lizhi's cheeks flushed with a hint of guilt, "Sister Xinglan, I... I'm just trying a little of each, I definitely won't overeat!"
It wasn't that he couldn't resist; it was just that the food was too tempting!
Just then, a voice rose beside them, "Excuse me, are you students from Shrek Academy?"
The speaker was none other than the Princess of the Xingluo Empire, Dai Yun'er!
Although one could tell they were from Shrek Academy by their badges, it was still polite to ask!
Tang Wulin expressed his surprise, "You are... Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Xingluo Empire?"
The others exchanged glances, each discerning the others' confusion...
What did Her Royal Highness the Princess want with them? Could it be that she wanted to express her gratitude because of Teacher Xu's rescue?
Dai Yun'er nodded elegantly, "Mhm!"
At this moment, she vaguely exuded the temperament of royal nobility...
Gu Yue squinted her beautiful eyes and asked, "May I know if Her Royal Highness the Princess has sought us for any particular matter?"
Dai Yun'er maintained her composure and said, "According to Elder Xu from your academy, among the Shrek students who have come to participate in the exchange competition, there is one who possesses the Hell Spiritual Cat Martial Soul. May I know who it is?"
Upon these words, the gazes of Tang Wulin and the others turned towards Wu Siduo...
If it were the Hell Spiritual Cat they were speaking of, it could only be her!
But why would Her Royal Highness the Princess ask this question?
Wait a second...
It seemed that they remembered someone saying that Her Royal Highness the Princess inherited the bloodline of her ancestors; could it be that she, too, had the Hell Spiritual Cat Martial Soul?
With this thought, a look of surprise appeared on everyone's face...
Wu Siduo replied expressionlessly, "Your Highness, I am the student who possesses the Hell Spiritual Cat Martial Soul!"
For some reason, she could feel an aura within the other party that was extremely similar to her own...
And a strong desire for battle surged forth!
Dai Yun'er, watching Wu Siduo intently, had a few shades of severity in her expression...
The strength of the other party was not inferior to her own and might even be greater!
Should she say that it was no wonder, being a student taught by Elder Xu?
But even so... she must defeat her fair and square!
Because her own Hell Spiritual Cat Martial Soul was the authentic lineage!
Then, with a radiant smile, she said, "Very well, then let's settle it on the field of the exchange competition."
Having spoken, she nodded in acknowledgement, then turned and left...
After she had left, Tang Wulin said with confusion, "Wu Siduo, what's going on? It seems like Her Royal Highness the Princess harbors some hostility towards you."
Gu Yue said with seriousness, "Yes, I felt it too. Rather than hostility, it's more like she has a strong obsession with defeating Wu Siduo."
Ye Xinglan speculated, "Could it be because both of them have the Hell Spiritual Cat Martial Soul, and therefore, they can't see eye to eye with each other?"
Xie Xie, resting his chin in his hand, said, "I think it's due to Teacher Xu! After all, Her Royal Highness the Princess just mentioned that it was Teacher Xu who brought up Wu Siduo in front of her!"
Women's jealousy can be quite terrifying; just like Teacher Shen, they find time drags like years without seeing Teacher Xu!
Gu Yue glared at Xie Xie, then pursued further, "The opponent is very strong; she must have reached the Soul King Realm as well. Wu Siduo, are you confident you can defeat her?"
Wu Siduo's beautiful eyes hardened, and she said coldly, "Not sure... but, I absolutely will not lose!"
If the other side intends to defeat her to prove her talent as stronger than hers in front of Teacher Xu!
Then she absolutely must not lose this duel!
She must make it clear to the other party that the students of Shrek Academy are after all not comparable to the counterfeit 'Monster Academy'!
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