Chapter 87 The Shrek Team: A Powerful Force! Xuanzi: I don't even know how we lost!
And at this moment...
Upon hearing the staff's report, Xuanzi's already gloomy expression underwent a subtle change in an instant.
The muscles that were initially stiff with anger twitched slightly, eventually forming an extremely ferocious and cold arc at the corner of his mouth.
"So you really want to participate? Hmph! Fine, very well!"
Xuanzi murmured softly, his knuckles appearing unusually pale from gripping the wine pot so tightly.
His previous experience in front of the Body Sect's mountain gate was an unprecedented humiliation for him.
Every time he closed his eyes, all he could see in his mind was the image of himself carrying thorns, kneeling on the bluestone slab, being pointed at and gossiped about by the disciples of the Body Sect.
The suffocating feeling of being stripped of dignity has fermented into an extremely strong resentment over the past month.
Therefore, compared to Mu En, Xuan Zi actually longed for Liu Yuan and the others to participate in the Soul Master Competition.
In his stubborn and arrogant logic, since verbal arguments and kneeling apologies are useless, then he will use absolute power to destroy the other party.
"Now, my chance to get revenge has finally arrived." Xuanzi gritted his teeth and stared at the intelligence documents in front of him, as if the paper itself was Liu Yuan.
He believes that as long as the Shrek team completely defeats Liu Yuan's team in front of everyone, and Liu Yuan falls to the ground in a sorry state, then the world will understand that Shrek is still the insurmountable peak.
As for Liu Yuan, this kind of "ungrateful fool" who lost Shrek Academy's protection, he was ultimately just a supporting character trampled on by the champion, even in the Body Sect.
Xuanzi took a deep breath, calming the surging violence within him, and muttered to himself, "Hmph, Liu Yuan... you little beast."
"Just wait and see. I will show you in front of the whole continent just how foolish your choice was."
"At that time, I will not only take back the championship, but also take back your ignorant arrogance."
In Xuanzi's view, Shrek Academy's millennia-old foundation could not be shaken by a newly emerging genius.
This deep-seated arrogance made him completely ignore the true significance of the intelligence report about Liu Yuan killing a Soul Saint, and his mind was filled only with the pleasure of revenge.
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Meanwhile, in the Heavenly Soul Empire, within the Body Sect...
The clouds and mist in the mountains still lingered, and Liu Yuan and the others' cultivation life did not change in any fundamental way because of the approaching "Soul Master Competition".
Compared to the tense and utilitarian atmosphere of Shrek Academy, the pace of the Body Sect appears calm and steady.
Liu Yuan was very calm. To him, the so-called competition rankings, fame, and even the "venue" were just embellishments on the path of cultivation.
His focus has always been on the purification and breakthrough of his own technology.
Every morning, Liu Yuan would still appear on the cliff behind the mountain on time, honing the power of his double pupils as he faced the first wisp of purple mist.
Meanwhile, Long Aotian continued to hone his physical body under the waterfall, each punch accompanied by a roar of blood and qi.
For them, rankings are irrelevant; becoming stronger is the only goal.
If you encounter a strong opponent on the field, it will be a whetstone for your skills;
If not, then it's just an ordinary long journey.
In this peaceful and focused state, more than a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Liu Yuan's soul power has reached level 46 through continuous purification, bringing him even closer to the level 50 threshold.
This accumulated strength, resulting from a tranquil state of mind, allowed him to exude a natural and overwhelming sense of pressure as his soul power flowed.
Shrek Academy, Sea God Pavilion.
Today is the day we set off.
The atmosphere in the hall was solemn yet exciting, as the two teams representing Shrek Academy's highest honor were ready to go.
Moon sat quietly in the recliner, looking at the fourteen young men and women standing in front of him.
Standing at the very front are the current starting players.
Ma Xiaotao, who was in the lead, exuded a scorching pressure like magma. As the owner of the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, her aura, which was close to that of a Soul Emperor, caused the surrounding air to distort slightly.
Beside her stood Dai Yueheng, a man of imposing stature with sharp, piercing eyes—the very presence of a direct descendant of the White Tiger Duke's family.
Others, such as Chen Zifeng and Gongyang Mo, were also among the best in the inner court.
Behind them were the reserve team members, led by Huo Yuhao, Bei Bei, He Caitou, Xu Sanshi, and Jiang Nannan.
Although these children are still young, in Xuanzi's view, as long as the main team is in the lead, these reserve teams are just there to see the world and go through the motions. The real force will be exerted by the inner court teams.
So at this moment, Xuanzi straightened his back, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng, his heart filled with unprecedented satisfaction.
"This lineup is simply one of the strongest in ten thousand years," Xuanzi thought to himself.
Looking at the deep and stable soul power fluctuations of the selected team members, especially Ma Xiaotao's explosive power that far exceeded that of her peers, his sense of pride rose again.
In his view, each of these inner court disciples was an elite member of the inspection team, tempered by blood and fire, with rich practical experience and excellent teamwork.
"With such strength, I really don't know how they could possibly lose?" Xuanzi stroked his beard, his earlier gloom dissipating considerably after seeing this powerful team.
He firmly believed that, faced with absolute strength, any other team participating in this Soul Master competition, whether it was the Star Luo Team, the Sun Moon Team, or any team from the Body Sect, would all be destined for defeat.
When the time comes, Xuanzi will make another great contribution and get his revenge.
Moon spoke slowly, his voice low and gentle, yet clearly reaching everyone's ears:
"Children, our journey to Xingluo City is not just for that championship trophy."
"Moreover, it is to protect the glory of Shrek Academy for ten thousand years. On the field, you represent the will of the academy."
"Don't be careless, don't underestimate your opponents. Use your strength to tell the world that Shrek Academy will always be a legend in the world of Soul Masters."
"We will certainly live up to our mission and protect Shrek's glory!"
The fourteen team members shouted in unison, the sound waves vibrating the branches of the golden tree, and each of them had a burning fighting spirit in their eyes.
Xuanzi bowed to Mu En, then waved his sleeve and pointed coldly into the distance: "Depart! Destination: Star Luo Empire!"
Everyone agreed, and under Xuanzi's leadership, streaks of light rose from the ground and rushed out of the school gate, heading at full speed towards Xingluo City.
The wind whistled in his ears. Xuanzi looked at Ma Xiaotao at the front, and the desire for revenge that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time was already ignited in the direction of Xingluo City.
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