An unremarkable academy, not a veteran team, suddenly caught the world's attention by making a stunning entry into the Continental Soul Master Tournament.
First, there was Tang San, and now there is Chen Xuan. A small Shrek Academy has produced two individuals with ten-thousand-year spirit rings, both in their fourth rings.
The second miracle in a thousand years was born today.
The major academies were all shaken. Shrek has produced another prodigy, one in a thousand years.
**VIP Stand**
Salas's face showed a strange expression, his cloudy eyes flickering with a vicious light. His lips moved slightly, sending out strands of energy that drifted into the ear of the nearest subordinate from the Spirit Hall. This was a method of voice transmission, a secret technique mastered by major sects.
First, it was Tang San, and now another ten-thousand-year spirit ring. Even the Spirit Hall has to take this seriously.
Platinum Bishop Salas instructed his subordinate to report this matter truthfully to the Spirit Hall as quickly as possible, leaving the decision to the Pope—whether to recruit or destroy. The choice lies in a single thought.
At this moment, no one was more shocked than the Grandmaster, Yu Xiaogang. Seeing Chen Xuan's dazzling black spirit ring made him incredibly uneasy.
According to his theory, the age limit for the fourth spirit ring of an ordinary soul master should not exceed six thousand years, and for a genius, it should be no more than eight thousand years.
He could accept that his disciple Xiao San (Tang San) managed to absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring due to his extraordinary talent and a bit of luck.
At that time, he had asserted that it was impossible for anyone else to absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring in advance, not even the current Pope.
Grandmaster's eyes were filled with rage. Now, Chen Xuan's actions seemed to be challenging his theory, rendering it worthless, and mocking his ten core theories.
Yu Xiaogang could not accept this reality and would rather believe that Chen Xuan had used some evil technique than accept that it was true.
If he accepted this fact, it would undoubtedly be a denial of himself and his most cherished ten core theories.
A cold glint flashed in the Grandmaster's eyes. He refused to accept it and firmly believed that his ten core theories were correct.
Yu Xiaogang is not a failure; Chen Xuan is the failure.
The Grandmaster's thoughts were in turmoil, from self-denial to regaining his belief, he quickly reaffirmed his convictions.
After calming down, he re-examined Chen Xuan. He had already investigated Chen Xuan and found that he was previously an auxiliary soul master with no combat power whatsoever.
However, in the past month, he suddenly displayed formidable strength and speed comparable to an agility-type soul master, which was definitely suspicious.
How could a normal soul master undergo such drastic changes in just one month?
Yu Xiaogang's eyes sharpened as he believed he had seen through the truth. Chen Xuan must have used some sort of evil technique, or perhaps, this person himself represents evil.
"Evil Soul Master!" This term appeared in the Grandmaster's mind.
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**Spectator Stand**
The members of the Godwind Academy were also watching this match.
"That Chen Xuan, I heard he used to be an auxiliary-type soul master, but later his martial soul mutated, and only in the past year did he transition into a battle soul master," said an informed person.
Feng Xiaotian, upon hearing this, was skeptical and questioned, "Who did you hear that from? Is it accurate?"
"Boss, it's absolutely true!" The team member assured him, patting his chest. "The teacher leading Shrek, known as the Grandmaster, you should know him, right? He was the one who announced this information."
This team member explained in detail that on the second day of the competition, Emperor Xue Ye sent a message to the two teachers of Shrek, inquiring about some matters. When asked about Chen Xuan's unexpected combat strength, it was Yu Xiaogang who provided this explanation.
Feng Xiaotian was doubtful, sensing something was off, but since the team's teacher said so, it shouldn't be a lie.
"So, you're saying that Chen Xuan, within a year, not only switched from being an auxiliary to a battle soul master but also achieved such results?"
"It seems that Shrek is indeed extraordinary, and we have gained another formidable opponent."
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**Arena**
Shrek Academy and Blazing Academy had already engaged in battle, with an all-out melee.
The Blazing Battle Team, after their initial shock, quickly calmed down and became even more resolute in their belief. They would not fear Shrek.
Upon reflection, although two of them possessed ten-thousand-year spirit rings, they were, after all, just soul elders of the forty-first rank.
Tang San was indeed exceptionally gifted, but the entire Blazing Academy team had fire-type martial souls. The outcome of Blue Silver Grass encountering fire was self-evident.
And Chen Xuan was even less of a concern. Shrek's teacher had said that he had transitioned from an auxiliary to a battle soul master. How much combat power could he possibly have? He was not to be feared.
Dai Mubai let out a low roar, White Tiger Vajra Transformation activated, and his voice rang out loudly, like a real tiger roaring.
Tai Long followed closely behind, with a slender Blue Silver Grass wrapped around his waist, advancing together.
"So, you're the captain of Shrek? Fight me!" Huo Wushuang's eyes blazed with intensity, showing no fear of the two advancing towards him, but rather filled with battle intent.
Behind him, a fire dragon coiled as he used two century-old spirit skills, flames rising from his body. Facing the now-famous Shrek, he neither dodged nor retreated, charging forward with another strong attack-type team member.
**Boom!**
In the arena, fiery and pale golden spirit power collided, erupting in two brilliant lights, as dragon and tiger clashed.
Both were captains of their respective teams. When they met, they fought with all their might, holding nothing back.
Tai Long attempted a sneak attack, but instead, he was counter-attacked. A large foot came at him.
With a thud, he took a kick to the face, leaving a shoe print as he flew backward.
In just a few short breaths, Dai Mubai and Huo Wushuang exchanged dozens of moves, using hands, feet, fists, and whip legs, moving so quickly that they left afterimages.
The two were fighting without using spirit skills, engaging in true hand-to-hand combat. This was a contest between captains, both at the forty-third rank, to see who was the strongest.
Both sides refrained from intervening, watching the two engage in a physical showdown.
With a loud bang, the two finally used their spirit skills. Dai Mubai spat out a golden light beam, while Huo Wushuang also shot out flames, colliding head-on.
In an instant, spirit power surged, and the two each retreated two or three steps, with the outcome decided.
"So, you're the Shrek captain, Dai Mubai? You're not that impressive," Huo Wushuang said with a sneer, wiping the dust from the corner of his mouth.
He was deliberately provoking them, trying to undermine Shrek's morale.
"You Blazing Academy folks aren't that great either," Dai Mubai retorted coldly. Such clumsy tactics wouldn't anger him.
Tang San gave a sharp pull, tightening the Blue Silver Grass wrapped around Tai Long's waist, pulling him back.
He spoke bluntly, "Tai Long, you're no match for Huo Yan, leave it to Zhuqing."
He had been observing the situation closely. Just now, Tai Long was completely outmatched by an agility-type soul elder from the Blazing Battle Team, and his face was already imprinted with a shoe print, making him look quite miserable.
If Tang San hadn't pulled Tai Long back with his Blue Silver Grass, he might have been injured.
Tai Long grunted angrily. He was very unhappy about being beaten and wanted to fight back, but he still followed Tang San's arrangement.
The opponent was one of the three soul elders of the Blazing Battle Team, an agility-type battle soul elder named Huo Yan, whose martial soul was the Flame Leopard.
Zhu Zhuqing was also an agility-type soul master with the same forty-first rank, making her a perfect match.
However, before Zhu Zhuqing could respond, someone stepped forward.
"Let me handle it." From the back of the team, Chen Xuan's voice rang out as he walked to the front.
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