The *Emperor's New Clothes* had a peculiar feature tied to its name.
When its wearer desired, it functioned as a normal, comfortable garment. However, when willed, it could vanish entirely, creating the illusion of wearing nothing at all—hence its name, The Emperor's New Clothes.
*In the fields, under a gentle breeze...*
The Emperor's New Clothes obeyed Ning Rongrong's every whim.
Nestled against Meng Bei's chest, she was both shy and filled with anticipation.
Naturally, Meng Bei wouldn't disappoint her.
This was their private world, a moment for just the two of them.
As the kite soared high in the sky, buffeted by the strong winds, it climbed higher and farther, thriving on the very forces that sought to tear it down.
From the distant Shrek Academy, Oscar watched the kite in the sky, a melancholy expression on his face.
*Evening arrived, and Xiao Wu came looking for Meng Bei.*
No sooner had she arrived than Meng Bei eagerly pulled her into his room, releasing all the energy he had restrained during the day with Ning Rongrong.
If the daytime kite-flying had been unsatisfying, the nighttime kite was flown with unbridled passion.
Xiao Wu, despite appearing as delicate and charming as Ning Rongrong, proved far more resilient under intense "storms."
Later, as she traced small circles on Meng Bei's sturdy chest, she casually mentioned:
"Meng Bei, today during the day, Third Brother wanted to put his arm around my shoulders, but I didn't let him."
Meng Bei froze momentarily, a thoughtful expression crossing his face.
"Then you..."
Xiao Wu immediately regretted bringing it up, unsure why she had said it in the first place. Embarrassment overwhelmed her.
"I... I'm leaving!" she stammered, attempting to get up.
But Meng Bei caught her delicate ankle and gently pulled her back.
"Don't go. It's still early. Stay with me a little longer."
"I... I can't betray Third Brother," Xiao Wu said softly.
The statement felt hollow even to her. After all, it was hard to claim loyalty to Tang San while lying unclothed in another man's arms.
Meng Bei leaned close to her ear and whispered reassurances.
"Don't worry, Xiao Wu. Tang San won't find out. As long as we keep it secret, it doesn't count as betrayal."
Xiao Wu hesitated briefly but ultimately stayed.
"Alright... just a little while longer. If we don't tell Third Brother, it doesn't count as betraying him."
*The next day,* joyful times were interrupted as news arrived from the Great Spirit Arena.
The Shrek Team was scheduled to face off against the Emperor Team the following day. Included with the announcement were the Emperor Team's member profiles.
As usual, the Grandmaster took charge of studying the team's strategies.
Upon reviewing the Emperor Team's profiles, the Shrek members were stunned.
*Emperor Team Roster:*
- *Captain:* Yu Tianheng, Level 39, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Spirit Rings: Yellow-Yellow-Purple.
- *Vice-Captain:* Dugu Yan, Level 38, Jade Phosphor Snake, Spirit Rings: Yellow-Yellow-Purple.
- *Member:* Shi Mo, Level 38, Black Tortoise Turtle, Spirit Rings: Yellow-Yellow-Purple.
- *Member:* Shi Mo, Level 37, Black Tortoise Turtle, Spirit Rings: Yellow-Yellow-Purple.
- *Member:* Yu Feng, Level 36, Wind Chime Bird, Spirit Rings: Yellow-Yellow-Purple.
- *Member:* Oslo, Level 36, Ghost Leopard, Spirit Rings: Yellow-Yellow-Purple.
- *Member:* Ye Lingling, Level 35, Nine-Hearted Begonia, Spirit Rings: Yellow-Yellow-Purple.
The team's overwhelming spirit power levels and impeccable spirit ring configurations underscored their incredible strength.
This starkly contrasted the Shrek Team's expectations.
Ma Hongjun pointed incredulously at Yu Tianheng's profile.
"Xiao Bei, are you sure you beat this guy in three moves?"
Meng Bei thought for a moment before answering.
"Well, to be precise, it took three moves—not two."
"Three is still outrageous!" the others exclaimed in disbelief.
A Level 39 Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit Master being defeated in three moves? They struggled to comprehend it.
Sensing the rising tension, Meng Bei encouraged his team:
"Don't let their spirit power intimidate you. Someone like Yu Tianheng might look strong, but he's not. I beat him on my own. Tang San is just as strong as me, so taking down Dugu Yan will be no problem. With their two strongest members neutralized, we'll have the upper hand!"
Tang San nodded confidently.
"I'll handle Dugu Yan."
His statement boosted morale slightly, though doubts lingered.
The Emperor Team's remaining members still had the advantage in spirit power.
Dai Mubai gritted his teeth.
"I'll hold off the Black Tortoise brothers, but I can't last long. Meng Bei and Tang San, you'll need to finish quickly and come help me!"
Meng Bei and Tang San nodded in agreement.
With the three of them handling the Emperor Team's main members, the others could manage Oslo and Yu Feng.
Ning Rongrong reminded the group of Ye Lingling's powerful Nine-Hearted Begonia support.
Upon learning of her extraordinary auxiliary abilities, Zhu Zhuqing volunteered to focus solely on eliminating her.
The Grandmaster silently observed the planning process before making adjustments.
"I think we need to reassign some matchups," he began, before elaborating on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon and Jade Phosphor Snake spirits.
"These are two of the most powerful beast spirits on the continent. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon excels in offense, ranking among the top assault-type spirits.
"But this isn't my primary concern."
He pointed at *Dugu Yan*'s profile with a grave expression.
"Dugu Yan, Jade Phosphor Snake Spirit. Though listed as a control-type Spirit Master, her true strength lies in poison. The Jade Phosphor Snake spirit is renowned for its lethal venom.
"If she successfully unleashes her poison, we'll undoubtedly lose."
The Grandmaster turned to Meng Bei.
"Meng Bei, I need you to swap opponents with Tang San."
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