"The moment everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived! The veteran powerhouse, Tian Shui Academy, faces off against the strongest dark horse, Shrek Academy. Tian Shui Academy has already won twenty-six consecutive matches and needs only one more victory to achieve a clean sweep. So, will Tian Shui Academy defeat all opponents to claim total victory, or will the dark horse topple the veteran powerhouse? Let's wait and see."
As soon as the host finished speaking, the arena erupted in cheers. The audience had clearly been anticipating this battle for a long time.
In the VIP section, Emperor Xueye looked down at the two teams in the Douluo Arena and suddenly asked Saras, Ning Fengzhi, and the Bone Douluo beside him, "Master Ning, Bone Douluo, Bishop Saras, which team do you favor more, Tian Shui Academy or Shrek Academy?"
"I'm leaning toward Shrek," Ning Fengzhi replied, a slight surprise in his tone.
"Oh?" Emperor Xueye's eyes flickered with astonishment at Ning Fengzhi's words. He looked toward him. "Master Ning, why do you think so? Is it just because your youngest daughter is at Shrek?"
"Of course that's part of it, but not entirely!" Ning Fengzhi smiled as he explained. "Shrek hasn't displayed the overwhelming power of Shui Wuhen in their previous battles, but they did defeat Elephant Shell Academy in under a minute. More importantly, they have a battle plan devised by Tang San's teacher—the Master—so it's possible they've found a way to counter Shui Wuhen."
Emperor Xueye was somewhat surprised by this reasoning. In his impression, Ning Fengzhi rarely admired anyone so highly. Apparently, this person called the Master really is quite capable.
Emperor Xueye then turned his gaze to the Bone Douluo beside Ning Fengzhi. "And what about you, Bone Douluo?"
The Bone Douluo replied, "I also favor Shrek."
But unlike Ning Fengzhi, his support was purely because of his fondness for Ning Rongrong. As for the so-called Master, he had no illusions.
At this moment, Saras spoke up tersely: "Tian Shui."
Meanwhile, in the Douluo Arena, Shui Wuhen said, "In this match, I'll only block one of your opponents. That's the principal's instruction."
Upon hearing this, Shui Bing'er felt a surge of joy. If Shui Wuhen went all out, the battle might end the moment it began.
Xue Wu and Shui Yue'er exchanged a glance and nodded. "Brother Bing'er, we understand."
In the Shrek team, Ma Hongjun, a hefty young man, looked at the beautiful opponents from Tian Shui Academy, his eyes lighting up. He couldn't resist teasing, "Hey, pretty ladies on the other side, fancy a short romance?"
The instant he spoke, the gazes of Shui Bing'er, Xue Wu, and the others immediately turned icy.
"Shut up, you fat oaf!" Shui Yue'er even shouted. She had a type, and naturally couldn't tolerate Ma Hongjun.
Even Shui Wuhen frowned slightly, feeling a twinge of distaste for Shrek. If the other side were merely confessing, he wouldn't mind. After all, Tian Shui's female students were indeed beautiful, and admiration for beauty is natural. But this fat boy's "short romance" clearly implied ulterior motives.
Feeling the cold hostility from the opposite side, Ma Hongjun shivered and stepped back.
"Has this fat guy lost his mind?" Dai Mubai muttered, helpless. He wouldn't dare say anything at a time like this. It wasn't that he doubted Ma Hongjun's charm—he often teased women himself—but right now, provoking Tian Shui could easily lead to a concentrated attack. There'd be nowhere to even cry. Truly, he had achieved something even he couldn't.
Nearby, Tang San carefully observed Shui Wuhen from Tian Shui Academy, his expression serious. Even without restricting hidden weapons, he knew that in an instant, Shui Wuhen could defeat the Thunder Academy. Shui Wuhen had become an immovable mountain on Shrek's path to the championship. To win, they had to overcome him.
With the referee's signal, both sides began releasing their Martial Souls.
"Wuh~~"
Instantly, Articuno was summoned by Shui Wuhen, circling above his head.
Shui Bing'er was enveloped in a blue light, and within it, the spectral image of the Ice Phoenix slowly appeared.
In moments, every Martial Soul on the arena had been fully released.
"The match begins!"
Seeing both sides ready, the referee stepped back and declared the start.
"Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Nether…"
At the opening of the match, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing didn't hesitate to activate their Martial Soul Fusion Skill. The oppressive aura of Shui Wuhen was far too strong; if they didn't use it now, they might not get another chance.
"Not if I have anything to say about it! First Martial Skill: Ice Seal!"
Seeing this, Shui Bing'er's first Martial Skill activated. She waved her delicate hands, and an icy chill spread across the feet of Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.
At the same time, on her sides, Gu Qingbo, covered in fish scales, and Shen Liuyu, whose body took on a porcelain-like texture, transformed into two streaks of blue light, charging straight at the fused Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.
To them, the greatest threat from Shrek was undoubtedly the Nether White Tiger of Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing. If they could take them out, the outcome of the battle would essentially be decided.
At that moment, the pitch-black, ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring on Tang San's body glowed.
"Fourth Martial Skill: Blue Silver Prison!"
Instantly, sixteen black Blue Silver Grass spikes surged forth. But his target wasn't anyone from Tian Shui Academy; it was Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.
Seeing this, Shui Bing'er instantly triggered another Ice Seal, freezing Tang San in place!
"No good!"
Tang San realized it, but Shui Bing'er's Ice Seal came too fast. His body was still frozen.
However, in the next moment, a violent energy fluctuation shook the arena, causing Shui Bing'er's expression to change.
"How? I clearly froze both of them!"
Shui Bing'er had absolute confidence in the precision of her Ice Seal. Even Shui Wuhen could only dodge it with overwhelming speed. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing had just broken through to Spirit Douluo; how could they avoid her Ice Seal?
She turned sharply toward them—and saw that both were still in place. But Tang San's sixteen black Blue Silver Grass spikes had transformed into sixteen ice pillars.
"ROAR!!!"
With a deafening roar, the Blue Silver Prison shattered into countless ice shards. A massive White Tiger, fully translucent with white fur, black markings, and purple eyes, stepped onto the arena, treading on ice.