[Congratulations Host, you have successfully obtained the Ability: Huge Power!]
[Ability Introduction: Physical attack power will double!]
This brief line of text exploded in Liu Yuan's mind, making his heart race even faster than when he heard Shrek surrender just now.
"Huge Power?!"
Liu Yuan's golden vertical pupils, which were originally as calm as a deep well, suddenly constricted before bursting with a light of wild joy.
Even with his level of composure, he couldn't help but pump his fist hard at this moment.
This Ability... came at the perfect time!!
No fancy prerequisites, no complex trigger mechanisms, just simple and crude—doubled physical attack!
Liu Yuan loved this kind of numerical boost the most.
"If I use Extreme Speed again now..."
He simulated the scene slightly in his mind and couldn't help but feel his scalp tingle.
The previous Extreme Speed, while fast and strong, actually lacked a bit of lethality.
If he encountered opponents who could react to his speed through special abilities, they could actually still block it.
But now, his attack power is directly doubled!
That would be incredible.
Liu Yuan felt that in the future, as long as the enemies he encountered weren't too many Ranks higher than him, even if they reacted to his Extreme Speed through special means, they wouldn't be able to block it.
And more importantly...
As the possessor of the Rayquaza Spirit, he also had the possibility of learning the strongest Dragon-type physical attack Move—Dragon Ascent!
And the skill Dragon Ascent already possessed terrifying base power; if combined with the doubling effect of Huge Power and the boost from Dragon Dance...
That would truly be extraordinary.
"Phew..."
Liu Yuan let out a long breath of turbid air, trying his best to calm his surging emotions.
He deactivated his Martial Soul Possession, withdrew the sharp light from his eyes, and turned to walk off the stage.
As soon as he returned to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's waiting area, he was surrounded by a wave of enthusiasm.
"Captain! You're amazing!"
"My god, we actually really won. I'm not dreaming, am I?!"
"Brother Liu Yuan, you should have seen that old man Xuan Zi's face! Hahaha, it was hilarious!"
The team members were all incoherently excited. Meng Hongchen even rushed up, grabbing Liu Yuan's arm and shaking it constantly, her eyes brimming with admiration.
Standing at the back of the crowd, Jing Hongchen's face was also glowing, looking as if he had aged twenty years younger.
He looked at Liu Yuan, who was surrounded by everyone, his eyes full of relief and praise.
Truly, Liu Yuan had vented so much frustration! He had brought so much glory to the Sun Moon Empire!
For so many years, he had always felt inferior in front of Shrek Academy, suffering endless frustration.
Today, that pent-up frustration was finally vented!
"Ahem."
Jing Hongchen cleared his throat. Although he tried hard to maintain his dignity as the Dean, he couldn't suppress the upward curve of his lips.
"Alright, alright, everyone quiet down."
He waved his hand and said with great spirit:
"In today's battle, Xiao Yuan performed exceptionally well, showcasing the prestige of our Sun Moon Empire! He displayed the Aura of our Soul Engineer Academy! The rest of you also put in a lot of effort while cheering."
"So, to celebrate this historic moment and reward everyone for their hard work..."
Jing Hongchen paused, then announced loudly:
"The Dean will pay for all expenses today! Come, I'll take you out to enjoy yourselves. There are no matches tomorrow, so today we must eat well, drink well, and have fun!"
"Wuhu—! Long live the Dean!"
"The Dean is so generous!"
The team members immediately erupted into even more enthusiastic cheers.
After all, the following Round-robin Tournament was conducted in groups.
Their group's matches had already concluded. According to the schedule, there were many matches for other groups later. They had to wait until the advancing teams from all groups were determined before the top sixteen elimination matches began.
Therefore, for the next several days, they would be on break.
Without the pressure of competition, and having just achieved an epic victory with Jing Hongchen paying the bill, it was incredibly satisfying.
...
In the time that followed, the laughter and joy of the young people from the Sun Moon Empire filled the most prosperous commercial street in Star Luo City.
They also went to the top-tier 'Star Luo Grand Hotel' and had a great meal.
During the meal, everyone toasted each other, and the atmosphere reached its peak.
As the greatest contributor, Liu Yuan was naturally toasted in turns.
Even with his powerful Physique, after a dozen rounds of drinks, a slight tipsy flush appeared on his face.
After eating and drinking their fill, the group went to explore the spirit tool market in Star Luo City, having fun everywhere.
They often heard passersby discussing today's match on the streets.
Whenever they heard the amazement of the passersby regarding the match, Xiao Hongchen and the others would exchange smiles, their hearts filled with pride.
While Liu Yuan and the others were thoroughly enjoying the joy of victory...
Jing Hongchen was not entirely immersed in the festivities.
Immediately upon returning to the hotel, he took out that dedicated long-range communication spirit tool and transmitted the detailed process of today's match, as well as the terrifying strength Liu Yuan displayed, back to the Sun Moon Empire in encrypted form.
...
Sun Moon Empire, Bright Capital, Imperial Palace.
Inside the magnificent hall, lights blazed brightly.
Although it was late at night, His Majesty the Sun Moon Emperor was not sleepy at all.
He tightly gripped the newly decoded battle report in his hand, his dignified and slightly aged face now brimming with a nearly frantic joy.
"Good! Good! Good!"
He said 'good' three times in a row, his voice even trembling slightly with excitement.
"I knew it! I knew that old fellow Jing Hongchen wouldn't let me down! And that Liu Yuan... he has given me an enormous surprise!"
The Emperor stood up abruptly and paced back and forth in the hall, his excitement beyond words.
How many years has it been?
Although the Sun Moon Empire led the continent in spirit tool technology, in terms of top-tier Spirit Master combat power, it was always suppressed by the Three Great Empires of the original Douluo Continent, especially that damned Shrek Academy.
Every Soul Master Tournament was a pain for the Sun Moon Empire. It was a shame etched into their very bones!
And today, this shame has finally been washed away!
Not only did they win, but it was a landslide! It was a humiliatingly complete victory!
For the Sun Moon Empire, this was not just a victory in a match, but a shot in the arm! It was the strongest declaration to the entire continent of the Sun Moon Empire's rise!
"No matter the final outcome of this tournament, they must be rewarded well, especially Liu Yuan..."
The Sun Moon Emperor spoke.
Upon hearing the Sun Moon Emperor's words, Kong Deming's voice, filled with approval, immediately came from below:
"Your Majesty is wise. In this tournament, the child Liu Yuan has already demonstrated extremely outstanding abilities. He is even more incredible than Ma Xiaotao, who is known as Shrek Academy's number one Genius in a hundred years..."
"For such a person, our Sun Moon Empire must bestow favors at any cost to keep him."
"Make him willing to stay in our Sun Moon Empire for a long time, and even willing to give his all for our Sun Moon Empire!"
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