Inside the passage!
Yufeng said casually:
"These people from the Five Elements Academy really don't take us seriously. They only have a few Soul Masters. If we weren't trying to hide our true strength, showing our spirit rings would terrify them."
Yufeng's words were agreed upon by the rest of the team. Even without counting Wang Li and Dugu Yan, they were already a top-tier elite team. With Wang Li and Dugu Yan included, they were absolutely a super first-class team.
The memory of Wang Li and Dugu Yan effortlessly defeating six of them was still vivid in their minds.
At this moment, Yu Tianheng spoke:
"Everyone, if we ever come across the Thunder Academy, leave their captain, Yu Tianxin, to me. Among the disciples of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Sect, we also have our competitions."
Yu Tianheng addressed everyone, but in reality, he was speaking to Wang Li and Dugu Yan. Even as the team leader, he needed their agreement on important matters.
Wang Li and Dugu Yan were not necessarily eager to fight a single Soul Master, so Wang Li nodded and said:
"Of course. If we really face the Thunder Academy, we'll create a one-on-one opportunity for you."
Yu Tianheng fell silent again. Normally a man of few words, he now spoke even more sparingly.
As they exited the Grand Dou Soul Arena, the carriage waiting to pick them up was already stationed at the exit.
At that moment, Wang Li saw the Shrek Seven Devils and Ning Fengzhi, the Bone Douluo. Ning Fengzhi looked over, his eyes brightening instantly, and said to the Shrek Seven Devils:
"Defeating the second team of Tiandou is not truly something to be proud of. The first team of Tiandou is where the real strong players are. Let me introduce you to a super genius. He is a member of Tiandou's first team. For your current level, his strength is truly unfathomable."
Ning Rongrong hesitated:
"Dad, are you talking about Wang Li?"
Ning Fengzhi exclaimed in surprise:
"You know each other!"
Ning Rongrong explained:
"He was my third brother's classmate at the Junior Soul Master Academy. His teacher also graduated from our Shrek Academy. Not long ago, he even came to our academy to share cultivation experiences with us."
Ning Fengzhi said joyfully:
"I see. So you already knew each other. Young people have more common ground; you should get along well in the future. I'll go over and say hello too."
After saying this, Ning Fengzhi and the Bone Douluo headed toward the Tiandou Royal Academy.
Ning Rongrong pouted, clearly displeased that her father left her behind. She said to the others:
"Don't mind him. My dad is like this. Once the Soul Master Tournament is over, I'll take you all to my house to play."
Tang San frowned and said:
"It's fine, Rongrong. Let's hurry back to the academy. Previously, Xiao Wu forced a breakthrough but failed. Now we don't know if her body has recovered."
Everyone looked worried, then quickly left, heading back to the academy.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Ning Fengzhi said to them:
"Hello, I am Ning Fengzhi. Wang Li, my daughter told me that you visited their academy and shared cultivation experiences. As her father, I am truly grateful."
Everyone was surprised but responded respectfully:
"Master Ning!"
Wang Li smiled and said:
"Master Ning, there's no need for this. I didn't even know your daughter was at Shrek Academy. I was just visiting my classmates at the Junior Soul Master Academy. As for sharing experiences, it was only my personal perspective and may not apply to everyone. What I am truly grateful for is the help your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect gave me regarding the Platinum Archbishop of the Spirit Hall."
Wang Li had learned the art of speech from the bottom up. He knew how to speak to his advantage without making enemies or causing trouble.
Ning Fengzhi's smile grew wider as he said:
"I only dislike the Spirit Hall's arrogance. I admire you very much. Come visit the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect whenever you can. Also, you are my daughter's friend, so don't call me Master Ning. Call me Uncle Ning."
Wang Li responded naturally:
"Yes… Uncle Ning. With the Soul Master Tournament starting, I won't have much free time, but next time I will definitely come."
After Ning Fengzhi and the Bone Douluo left, Wang Li smiled at the stunned group and said:
"Let's leave for now. We can come back tomorrow. Watching the battles of the young, powerful Soul Masters will also benefit us."
Everyone instinctively replied:
"Okay."
The next day!
Inside the Grand Dou Soul Arena, in addition to the main stage, five more stages were set up. This meant six matches could occur simultaneously.
For Wang Li, watching the matches wasn't very meaningful. He was most interested in the Shrek team's battles, especially when they would face Canghui Academy.
Today, Shrek's opponent was one of the Five Elements Academy, the Xiangjia Academy.
Xiangjia Academy, affiliated with the Xiangjia Sect, sent representatives who were all direct descendants of the sect, possessing the Diamond Mammoth as their martial soul with incredible defensive capabilities.
Three Soul Masters and four Soul Lords made up a team strong enough to qualify as a first-class team.
Shrek's team was mostly the same seven people from yesterday. Ning Rongrong replaced the well-built girl, and aside from Xiao Wu, the rest of the Shrek Seven Devils participated.
As the match began, both sides summoned their martial souls. Xiangjia's seven all became two-meter-tall mini giants with bulging muscles and thick hides.
At this point, Shrek's two Soul Masters weren't enough to contend. Everyone, including Wang Li, wondered how they would respond.
Before the fight began, wings sprouted from the backs of the Shrek Seven Devils, lifting them into the air.
Oscar and Ning Rongrong provided support—various sausages and enhancements—allowing the other five to maximize their fighting potential. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing used their Martial Soul Fusion Technique, Nether White Tiger, for main attacks, with Ma Hongjun and a tall, thin young man assisting.
Finally, Tang San used his fourth soul skill to transform his Blue Silver Grass into spider-leg-like appendages. Even with the barbed spider legs, they couldn't penetrate the Diamond Mammoth's defense.
Tang San had to fight personally. He used the Eight Spider Spears, blending them with the Blue Silver Grass. Under the cover of Nether White Tiger, he pierced the Diamond Mammoths' defenses one by one, injecting poison.
This caused the Nether White Tiger to take heavy damage and disintegrate, while Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were severely injured and unconscious.
Ma Hongjun and the tall young man became primary targets and were soon gravely wounded as well.
Ning Rongrong withdrew, and after Oscar handed the final Flying Mushroom Stage to Tang San, he also exited.
Tang San persevered until the Diamond Mammoths were poisoned, barely securing victory.
They had used all their trump cards but still won, defeating Xiangjia Academy, one of the Five Elements Academy.
Their next opponent was none other than Canghui Academy.
Wang Li knew it was his turn to step in, to check on the Shrek Seven Devils as a friend and wait for the possible arrival of Shinian.
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