Chapter 173: Qian Renxue Arrives at Suo Tuo Great Soul Arena
Just as undercurrents surged within the Royal Fighting Team's lounge.
On the other side of the soul arena, inside a higher-standard, exclusive private room,
Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) sat upright on a sofa by the window.
A moon-white brocade robe set off her gentle and refined temperament.
She held a cup of warm tea, her fingertips lightly brushing along the rim.
Listening to Snake Lance Douluo, She Long, kneeling before her as he reported, her face remained expressionless.
Only a trace of sharpness, barely noticeable, hid deep within her eyes.
At this moment, Qian Renxue's attention was entirely focused on the detailed information about the Shrek Team that She Long had presented.
"Young Lady, this is all the information on the Shrek Team gathered by mobilizing all our intelligence lines in Suo Tuo City."
She Long's voice was respectful and low.
After Qian Renxue noticed the Shrek Team because of information from the chat group, she immediately sent Snake Lance Douluo to investigate.
He did not disappoint and obtained first-hand intelligence.
"This team comes from Shrek Academy. The dean is Flender, Rank 78 Soul Saint, nicknamed the Four-Eyed Owl, the Flying Corner of the Golden Iron Triangle."
"Vice Dean Zhao Wuji, Rank 74 Soul Saint, nicknamed the Immovable King."
"The team leader is Yu Xiaogang, known as the 'Theory Grandmaster,' Level 29 Soul Grandmaster, the Wisdom Corner of the Golden Iron Triangle."
Qian Renxue merely nodded after hearing about the three. She had no interest in them.
"Tell me about the members of this team."
"Yes."
"The seven members who took the field are:
- Evil Eye White Tiger, real name Dai Mubai, Rank 37 Battle Soul Elder, Martial Soul: White Tiger, suspected to be the missing Third Prince of the Star Luo Empire.
- Sausage Seller, Oscar, innate full soul power, Rank 31 Soul Elder, Martial Soul: Sausage.
- Thousand Hands Asura, real name Tang San, Rank 31 Battle Soul Elder, Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass.
- Evil Fire Phoenix, real name Ma Hongjun, Rank 28 Soul Grandmaster, Martial Soul: Evil Fire Phoenix.
- Hell Spirit Cat, real name Zhu Zhuqing, Rank 27 Soul Grandmaster, Martial Soul: Hell Spirit Cat.
- Soft Bone Charm Rabbit, real name Xiao Wu, Rank 38 Battle Soul Elder, Martial Soul: Soft Bone Rabbit.
- Seven Treasure Glazed Tile, real name Ning Rongrong, Rank 26 Soul Grandmaster, Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the only daughter of Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Qian Renxue's fingertips paused slightly on the teacup.
When she heard Ning Rongrong's name, her brow lifted faintly.
When she heard of twelve-year-old Xiao Wu at Rank 38, she only gave a calm nod.
But when she heard the name "Zhu Zhuqing," her previously calm eyes froze slightly.
Zhu Zhuqing!
This name she remembered clearly.
A few days ago, in the chat group, Ah Qing had mentioned her.
She set down the teacup.
Leaning forward slightly, her fingertips traced over each name in the document.
After a moment, she spoke in a voice that revealed neither joy nor anger, "That's all?"
"Yes, Your Highness," She Long replied with his head lowered.
"Dai Mubai, the discarded prince of the Star Luo Empire, has sufficient temperament but lacks vision."
Qian Renxue's fingers tapped through each name, her tone calm yet carrying unquestionable certainty.
"Oscar, innate full soul power in the food system is indeed rare."
"Tang San, with Blue Silver Grass as his martial soul, yet possessing such talent—not bad."
"Ma Hongjun, his martial soul has an innate defect, unlikely to achieve greatness."
She eliminated them one by one. Her fingertip finally stopped at the blank substitute information at the end of the document, her eyes narrowing slightly.
"I recall you said just now that they are an eight-member team?"
"Yes."
She Long immediately replied, "There is one substitute member, codenamed Azure Star, who has not appeared."
"Our people investigated for a long time and only found that his martial soul is also Blue Silver Grass. He has fought many matches in the Suo Tuo Great Soul Arena with a complete victory record but has never revealed his full strength. His exact soul power level cannot be determined, only that it is at least Soul Elder level."
"Beyond that, there is no other information."
Can't be found?
A faint smile curved at Qian Renxue's lips, while the interest in her eyes deepened.
The Spirit Hall's intelligence network spread across the entire Heaven Dou Empire, yet they couldn't uncover even a soul master's background?
(What she didn't know was that her mother Bibi Dong had a hand in this.)
Aside from that elusive Ah Qing in the group, who else could it be?
"Azure Star..."
Murmuring the codename softly, Qian Renxue raised her eyes toward the arena where the lights on the soul fighting stage had already lit up, her gaze narrowing slightly.
"Interesting."
"She Long, keep a close watch on that Azure Star later. I want to know his every move."
"Yes, Your Highness."
She Long bowed in acknowledgment.
Qian Renxue picked up her teacup again and took a sip.
Her gaze fell on the soul fighting stage below, about to begin, as plans had already formed in her mind.
That Ah Qing definitely hid a great secret.
If she could be brought under her command, her plan to seize the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire would gain a major boost.
…
At this moment.
At the center of the arena, the host held a loudspeaker and shouted in an impassioned voice that nearly broke, delivering the line that sent the entire audience into a frenzy.
"Next, let us welcome with the warmest cheers the two teams competing today!"
"First, our ever-victorious champions, the ace team from Heaven Dou Royal Academy—the Royal Fighting Team!"
Deafening cheers erupted instantly, as if the roof of the entire venue were shaking.
"Royal Fighting Team! Royal Fighting Team!"
"Yu Tianheng! Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!"
Amid the roaring shouts, Yu Tianheng led the six members of the Royal Fighting Team onto the soul fighting stage step by step.
He wore a black combat outfit.
The emblem of Heaven Dou Royal Academy was embroidered on his chest.
Soul Power circulated faintly around him, and the crackling of lightning could be clearly heard.
His sharp gaze swept toward the opposite entrance, his entire presence exuding the pressure of a top-tier soul master.
Dugu Yan walked at his side, but her gaze was not on the opponent. Instead, she scanned the VIP section of the audience.
Her eyes passed over each seat, trying to find that figure hidden in the shadows.
Azure Star, Ah Qing, where exactly are you?
"Next, let us welcome their opponents, the dark horse team that also holds a perfect record in team battles—the Shrek Team!"
As the host's voice fell, only sparse applause rose from the audience, with quite a few boos mixed in.
After all, in everyone's eyes, this obscure Shrek Team was merely another stepping stone for the Royal Fighting Team.
Just an Iron Soul team, nothing worth mentioning.
Amid the scattered cheers, the Shrek Seven Devils stepped onto the soul fighting stage one by one.
There were no uniform team outfits, only faded school uniforms washed pale.
The seven stood together, appearing somewhat loose, yet their eyes carried a stubborn unwillingness to lose.
Dai Mubai walked at the front.
His eyes locked onto Yu Tianheng across from him, his muscles tensed, the White Tiger martial soul already faintly showing signs of awakening.
Dai Mubai had clearly regarded Yu Tianheng as a formidable enemy.
Tang San's gaze swept over every member of the Royal Fighting Team, rapidly analyzing their strengths and weaknesses.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun followed closely behind.
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong stood at the rear of the team.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her hand was already faintly glowing, ready to provide support at any moment.
End of Chapter