Chapter 194.

Chapter 194.

"That was quick...but expected." Wang Feng straightened his clothes and addressed the six students from the Purple Star Academy on the sidelines. "Why the long faces? I'm leading you all to the finals. You should be ecstatic."

Outside the arena, the match between the teams of Shrek Academy and Heaven Dou Imperial Academy swiftly concluded, stunning the audience with its unexpected outcome.

In the VIP seats, one of the dean remarked, "This glory would have been ours if not for someone!"

Among the three deans of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Meng Shen Ji gazed at Tang San, murmuring quietly to himself.

Beside him, Prince Xue Xing stood speechless, his face drained of color.

"Humph!" Emperor Xue Ye casted a cold glance at Prince Xue Xing.

Aware of the incident at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, he had previously punished Prince Xue Xing. However, as an emperor, he couldn't let familial matters weigh too heavily on him. After all, Prince Xue Xing was his brother.

It was witnessing Shrek Academy's performance at this moment that stirred some emotion within him.

"Could it be that one of the teams Sect Master Ning was optimistic about is this Shrek team?" Platinum Bishop Salas suddenly turned to Ning Fengzhi.

"This doesn't concern the bishop," Ning Fengzhi replied with a smile, evading the question.

Salas's expression shifted, as he remarked lightly, "A ten-thousand-year old soul ring... that Shrek Academy's student is truly exceptional. He is also only about fifteen years old, yet possess a fourth ten-thousand-year soul ring..."

Upon hearing this, Prince Xue Xing's face paled once more in the VIP seats.

Tang San had just exhibited his Blue Silver Prison, and its pitch-black soul ring drawing attention.

"Hehe," Ning Feng chuckled inwardly. "Thank goodness that Wang Feng kid didn't play. Otherwise, his third soul ring being likely also a ten-thousand-year, would definitely snatch the spotlight?"

Having encountered Wang Feng before, Sword Douluo had seen his soul ring configuration and kicked him three times. Thus, he was aware of Wang Feng's soul ring true ages.

While Ning Fengzhi knew about Wang Feng's third soul ring, he had unconsciously come to regard Wang Feng as his own after their meeting half a year ago, keeping his secrets close.

"Speaking of which, Meng Shen Ji, didn't you report that there was a child who stood up to Poison Douluo's strength for the sake of Shrek Academy's honor?" Emperor Xue Ye inquired, narrowing his eyes slightly. "Is that child on this academy's team?"

Due to an agreement between Meng Shen Ji and the master at the time of reporting, not all of Shrek Academy's secrets, such as Tang San's external soul bones, were disclosed to Emperor Xue Ye. However, he had heard of the incident.

"He didn't participate," Meng Shen Ji replied after a moment of silence. "But that kid should be the strongest in their Shrek Academy... I have no doubts about that."

"Oh? And what's the name of this child?" Platinum Bishop Salas asked with keen interest. "While Title Douluo's attacks may not have been earth-–shattering, few soul masters of this age can stand them, correct?"

Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but be amused inwardly. Two moves were trivial to him, he could handle Sword Douluo's three kicks and handle full soul power pressure of Titan Tai Tan's and use it for self-training.

However, given the platinum bishop's esteemed status, it was surprising he would pay attention to such matters. If Ning Fengzhi hadn't visited the academy that day, he might never have known.

"His name is... Wang Feng," Meng Shen Ji replied, casting a glance at Prince Xue Xing. "I presume His Royal Highness still remembers him well?"

The corner of Prince Xue Xing's mouth twitched fiercely.

"Wang Feng." Salas pondered for a moment, casting a few glances across the court. At that moment, observing the defeat of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, both Emperor Xue Ye and Salas contemplated departing as the next match doesn't hold any particular interest to both of them, particularly displeasure on Emperor Xue Ye's face was very evident.

"Your Majesty, why not stay and observe? Isn't the Bishop still here?" Ning Fengzhi interjected, halting the two.

"The Bishop?" Emperor Xue Ye was taken aback. Given the significance of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy to royal dignity, he felt compelled to stay. Otherwise, how could he possibly oversee the venue with over twenty battles scheduled daily for the coming next month, being the ruler of a nation?

"It seems that one of the two teams Master Ning favors is up next?" Salas also paused, turning to Ning Fengzhi with a cunning smile.

"I don't mind sharing with the bishop." Ning Fengzhi chuckled, "Because my daughter is in Shrek Academy, I'm quite hopeful for their team. But... I also have high hopes for this other team."

"I wonder, which team might that be?" Salas inquired as they walked back slowly as he sat once again on his given throne or seat.

Because of Ning Fengzhi's words, Emperor Xue Ye also returned to his seat. "I'll see for myself," he remarked, his gaze fixated on the arena below. With the Shrek Seven Devils and the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy second team having completed their match, the teams from Blue Sunshine Academy and Purple Star –Academy stepped into the arena for the day's second match.

"Hurry!" Tang San and his companions, fresh from their own match, swiftly made their way from the resting area to the spectator stands. 

"We've won, so why not celebrate? Why all the excitement?" questioned Tai Long and the four substitutes, bewildered by the enthusiasm of the seven.

"The next match is between Purple Star Academy and Blue Sunshine Academy," Ma Hongjun remarked, wiping his mouth. "There's that Jiu Yikai from Purple Star Academy, and Blue Sunshine Academy is the bunch we just encountered before in the resting area. Perfect timing."

With that, he hurried towards the audience stands outside. The four substitutes exchanged glances. "Is he always this impulsive?" Jiang Zhu, one of the substitutes, couldn't help but comment.

"I'll go after him," Xiao Wu said, taking Jiang Zhu's hand. "Let's go check it out." And with that, the group made their way to the stands.

At this moment, throngs of spectators still lingered outside. On the arena, two teams stood apart. One team comprised the students from Blue Sunshine Academy whom the Shrek Seven had recently encountered. All dressed in red colored regal robes, they presented a striking sight. Despite the occasion, their faces bore expressions of indifference and arrogance, seemingly more interested in greeting the surrounding audience than in the match unfolding before them.

"These fools..." Dai Mubai chuckled. "It's fortunate that killing isn't allowed in this tournament. Otherwise, these seven wouldn't last more than ten seconds against those ruthless methods of the Jiu Yikai."

Recalling the swift defeat of the Slayer's team, where the captain was covered in sword marks and bloodied in mere moments, the seven couldn't help but feel a tinge of admiration for the artistry of it all.

Tang San's gaze was focused on Jiu Yikai, cloaked in black robe and white mask.

Meanwhile, on the field, Wang Feng, concealed beneath his mask, surveyed the scene. 

"You're from Purple Star Academy in Heaven Dou City?" a member of the Blue Sunshine team sneered at the seven opposite them. 

"Look at yourselves. No uniformity. And what's with the mystery of the masked man?"

"Are you trying to win alone?" he continued scornfully. "Who gave you the audacity to use that slogan?"

Indeed, the Purple Star Academy team appeared peculiar. While Wang Feng remained unchanged, the other six wore their academy uniforms with stiff, vacant expressions.

There seemed to be a lack of fighting spirit among them. Even the referee found it peculiar, but he still managed to utter a few words: 

"Letttt the BAATLEE begiiiiiin!" With that, he stepped aside.

Then, a scene that stunned the audience unfolded. On the side of Purple Star Academy, aside from Wang Feng, the other six individuals retreated to the edge of the arena, leaving Wang Feng alone in front. 

The spectators were left dumbfounded. Was this some sort of special tactic?

Even the seven members of Blue Sunshine Academy were taken aback. However, they quickly composed themselves, activating their martial soul and charging towards Wang Feng.

It must be acknowledged that despite Blue Sunshine Academy's apparent mediocrity, their students possessed enough strength. Among the seven players were two control systems, two strong power attack systems, one agility attack system, and two auxiliary systems soul masters. The martial soul of the power attack system were the Weasel and the Gopher, both possessing offensive and defensive capabilities, though not of the highest quality. The martial soul of the agility attack system was a Toad.

Among the control system players, there were two girls who appeared to be twins and are quite skilled. Their martial soul some kind of bamboo, a rather potent control system martial art, although their soul power level is only around thirty-third. Bamboo martial soul usually boasted exceptional resilience, adjusting its hardness and toughness based on the soul power input. With higher soul power input, it becomes tougher and harder, while lower input increases its softness but weakens its hardness. Amplifying soul power after controlling an enemy renders the purple cloud bamboo extremely hard.

The two auxiliary system players were somewhat average in comparison to the others. One utilizes some kind of Blue Disk, which adds a light effect to the soul master, essentially boosting their speed. The other employs Cloud like martial soul, which creates a dark cloud effect above the opponent's head, following the soul master's movements and slowing down the opponent with a rainstorm like effect. Despite lacking a recovery system, their configuration was actually commendable.

Furthermore, their soul power levels are also respectable. Apart from the two control system girls, the others hover around level thirty-five. The strongest among them, was the Toad martial soul, soul master that reached level 37 in Wang Feng's estimation. Compared to the three substitutes from the Shrek Seven, they were somewhat stronger. Evidently, these seven individuals are elite selections from Blue Sunshine Academy and surpass the seven from Purple Star Academy by a considerable margin.

In an instant, two power attack system soul masters launched an attack on –Wang Feng, their bodies still enveloped in the white mist bestowed by the white cloud martial soul, enhancing their speed. Leading the charge was the soul master with the Toad martial soul, leaping several meters into the air to strike Wang Feng first.

Simultaneously, dark clouds gathered above Wang Feng's head, hinting at an imminent downpour with potential special effects. This was the work of the Cloud soul master. Adding to the assault, two soul masters specializing in control sent forth soft bamboo-like purple ribbons.

"The Blue Sunshine Academy's representatives aren't lacking in strength either," Ma Hongjun remarked. "How will he overcome this?" 

Tai Long expressed his astonishment. Onlookers observed closely, puzzled by the strategies of the Purple Star Academy. Wang Feng smiled, gazing at the dark clouds above.

No one understood why he looked at the dark clouds until the rain descended, as he sprung into action!

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