After the words were spoken, both teams on the duel stage released their Martial Souls...
Feeling the soul power fluctuation from the opponents, Xie Xie's lips curled up into a smile, "As expected, this time's opponent is far weaker than our previous ones! It seems the Xingluo Empire is also afraid of us eliminating the academy they have their eyes on again!"
Tang Wulin nodded and agreed, "Indeed! Let's quickly settle this match then, after all, we have already revealed a lot of our capabilities in the previous match against the Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology!"
Ye Xinglan and Wu Siduo's beautiful eyes sharpened, "No problem!"
The next second, they burst forth with terrifying speed, charging straight towards the enemy's formation, seemingly unconcerned about facing a two against five situation!
Gu Yue stretched out her hand, wanting to stop them, but it was already too late, and she could only sigh and say, "Ah, why are they so rash... Well, never mind, everyone, let's all go together!"
When the duel officially began, and everyone's attention shifted away from her, Dai Yun'er secretly breathed a sigh of relief...
Although she had been part of many grand events, being watched by so many people still made her somewhat uncomfortable!
Then, her beautiful eyes stole a glance at Xu Sheng before she quietly asked the middle-aged man beside her, "Do you know who that man is?"
The latter was startled, thinking she was referring to Mu Ye, "Your Royal Highness the Princess, are you talking about the Body Sect's Sect Master Mu?"
Dai Yun'er shook her head slightly, "No, not him, I'm talking about the handsome man next to Sect Master Mu. Is he from our Xingluo Empire?"
The middle-aged man suddenly realized and explained, "To answer Your Royal Highness the Princess, that man is an Elder of the Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion! It is said that on the journey here, he was the one who slew a hundred-thousand-year sea soul beast."
Dai Yun'er's pupils dilated sharply as she exclaimed inwardly, "What! He slew a hundred-thousand-year sea soul beast?"
To think that in the ocean, a hundred-thousand-year sea soul beast had the strength comparable to a two or three hundred-thousand-year ferocious beast on land!
Of course, what she did not expect the most, was the identity of Xu Sheng as an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion!
The middle-aged man gave her a puzzled look, "Your Royal Highness the Princess, don't tell me you've taken a fancy to Elder Xu?"
Strong and handsome, such a man attracting the attention of the Princess was quite normal!
With her fantasies called out, Dai Yun'er's cheeks began to redden with embarrassment, her voice tinged with a hint of shyness, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Hearing that, the middle-aged man immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, Your Royal Highness, it was improper of me to say that!"
Mu Ye glanced at Dai Yun'er, who showed a hint of different emotion, and said indifferently, "Elder Xu, it seems that the Princess is discussing you!"
Xu Sheng simply acknowledged with a non-committal "Hmm!"...
He had felt the gaze on him just before, but he didn't think much of it!
After all, there shouldn't have been any interactions between them!
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Outside the venue of the young Soul Masters' competition, numerous evil Soul Masters clad in black robes were already lurking around, hidden...
They had masked their soul power fluctuations, so they went unnoticed by the Soul Masters around!
One of the evil Soul Masters sneered, "So this is the youth Soul Master competition, huh? Quite lively indeed! If we could kill everyone here and absorb their essence, wouldn't that be..."
The evil Soul Master beside him frowned and said, "Don't forget our main mission is to kidnap the Princess of the Xingluo Empire! Don't do anything unnecessary!"
"But with so many strong competitors from the Xingluo Empire guarding the youth Soul Master competition, capturing her won't be easy!"
"Moreover, if we all act at once, we'll be discovered immediately!"
"Heh... isn't that simple? Bring up the person we've captured!"
After the words fell, a man with a face full of terror was brought forward, begging with a pained expression, "Please... please, don't kill me, I'm willing to do anything, I beg of you!"
He was the servant in charge of taking care of Dai Yun'er's daily life, but he had no idea why, upon waking, he found himself tied up among the ranks of the evil Soul Masters!
The lead evil Soul Master showed a cold smile, "Rest assured, as long as you do as I say, you won't be killed!"
Immediately after, he explained the plan to the servant...
After hearing it, the latter's body began to tremble uncontrollably, "Wha... what? This, this... I... I can't do this!"
Those evil Soul Masters actually wanted him to lure Her Royal Highness the Princess out, which was a capital crime!
The evil Soul Master licked his lips, "Is that so? Then you're of no use to us, die!"
Having said that, he reached out his hand towards the servant's cheek...
Just before contact, the terror of death still made the servant panic and say, "Wait... wait! I... I'll do as you say!"
But deep down, he felt sorry, "I'm sorry, Your Royal Highness the Princess, for the sake of my own life, I can only let you die!"
The evil Soul Master revealed a triumphant smile, "Very good, but don't you try any tricks, we hold your life in our hands!"
As powerful evil Soul Masters, using soul skills to control others' life and death was a simple task!
Afterward, the servant took a deep breath and under the watchful eyes of many evil Soul Masters, he stepped into the venue of the young Soul Masters' competition...
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Shrek Academy, Sea God's Pavilion!
Cai Yue'er spoke with a grave expression, "I have already told Shen Yi about the cleansing operation against the Holy Spirit Cult, and she will pass the message to Elder Xu!"
"But… the exchange event in Xingluo Land hasn't started yet, I don't know if they can make it in time!"
Turbid World narrowed his eyes and said, "Perhaps, we should postpone the date of the cleansing. With Elder Xu present, our chances of thoroughly annihilating the Holy Spirit Cult will greatly increase!"
Long Yeyue also nodded in agreement, "Yes! I agree! Elder Xu's strength is not inferior to the Pavilion Master. With him here, our Shrek Academy will have a complete advantage in the confrontation with the Holy Spirit Cult! Moreover, we also have the assistance of the Spirit Pagoda and the War God Hall!"
Feng Wu Yu said coldly, "That's not possible. If we delay, it is very likely that the Holy Spirit Cult will notice, and if they decide to flee, it will be difficult for us to track them down!"
"At that time, the threat they pose will be even greater! We cannot gamble with the lives of the students!"
Ya Li pursed her thin lips, "Elder Feng's point is not unreasonable; if the evil Soul Masters of the Holy Spirit Cult were to relocate, all our efforts would be in vain!"
"Moreover, knowing Elder Xu's character, if he does not wish to take action, no one can force him, the Pavilion Leader should be the clearest about this!"
Only those who had personally seen Xu Sheng decimate the four Dark Hummingbirds knew how terrifying his strength really was!
Cai Yue'er looked towards Yun Ming, "Everyone has different opinions, Pavilion Leader, you decide."
A deep chill emerged in Yun Ming's eyes as he declared, "We will launch the attack on the originally planned day; we can no longer tolerate the Holy Spirit Cult's arrogance!"
The Elders looked at each other and said in unison, "Yes, Pavilion Leader!"
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