After listening to Hu Liena's reading, Xie Yue snatched the information about the Shrek Academy contestants from her hands. As he scanned the content, disbelief and shock flashed across his face.
"Three Spirit Kings!"
Xie Yue sucked in a sharp breath.
Yan took the information from him, eyes narrowing as he read. Even if it was hard to believe, the reality was right in front of them. This so-called Shrek Academy had actually sent three Spirit Kings, all above Rank 50, to compete.
"Three Spirit Kings... And two of them even have spirit ring configurations that exceed standard limits," Xie Yue muttered in astonishment. "On top of that, there's a disciple from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan among them. Their support capabilities can't be ignored. And then there's that Spirit Ancestor named Dugu Yan—she may only be a Spirit Ancestor, but her spirit rings also exceed standard configurations. This Shrek Academy is really something else."
Yan couldn't help but sigh, a trace of unease creeping into his expression. The Spirit Master Academy of Spirit Hall had three Spirit Kings in its lineup—a strength they had always been proud of. Yet now, Bibi Dong was telling them that another academy in this All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament had also produced three Spirit Kings.
Hu Liena turned her gaze toward Bibi Dong, who remained seated on her throne, calm and composed.
"Teacher, are they really under 25 years old?"
"Yes," Bibi Dong answered indifferently.
Hu Liena hesitated for a moment before asking, "Teacher, why are you showing us this information? What do you mean by it...?"
"Withdraw from the competition," Bibi Dong replied flatly.
"What?"
"Withdraw from the competition?"
"Teacher, you must be joking. Isn't the championship already in our grasp? And not to mention, there are three spirit bones from our Spirit Hall at stake in this competition. If we withdraw, won't we be handing them over to someone else?"
Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena all looked at Bibi Dong in shock.
Xie Yue gritted his teeth. "Teacher, the opponent may be strong, but does that mean we should just surrender without even trying?"
Bibi Dong's eyes swept across her disciples. "Xie Yue, Yan, Nana, your opponents are indeed formidable. If you face Shrek Academy, you won't have much of a chance."
"Teacher, I want to fight!" Hu Liena said firmly.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. I've thought about it. For us, this competition isn't just about honor—it's also a rare opportunity for growth. If we don't even have the courage to fight just because the opponent is strong, then I'm not worthy of being your disciple. I ask for a battle."
Hu Liena's gaze was resolute.
Bibi Dong's eyes shifted to Yan. "What about you?"
"If we avoid this battle, it'll affect our cultivation mindset. Only by giving it our all can we truly understand the gap between us and them. I refuse to back down," Yan responded.
"And you, Xie Yue?"
Xie Yue clenched his fists. "Our Spirit Hall's team members are all above Rank 45. Nana, Yan, and I have already broken through Rank 50. Especially Nana and I—we can perform a martial spirit fusion technique. The opponent is strong, but so are we. I agree with my sister and Yan. I ask for a battle."
Bibi Dong's gaze swept over the rest of the team.
"Your Majesty, I also want to fight!"
Xu Yu, Zhang Ping, Li Kai, and Sun Chuantao all stepped forward and cupped their fists.
"Good."
Bibi Dong stood from her seat, a smile playing at her lips. "Since you insist on fighting, I will grant your wish. Up until now, you have been training separately, but from today onward, I will oversee your training personally. We will strengthen your teamwork and increase your synchronization. If you lose, you will undergo three months of training in Death Canyon."
"Teacher, I want to leave for a while," Hu Liena suddenly said.
Bibi Dong frowned. "Nana, this is not the time for that."
"Teacher, I want to go to the Heaven Dou Empire and observe Ye Feng's battles. To know oneself and one's enemy is the key to victory," Hu Liena explained.
She felt that Ye Feng was too powerful. As long as he—the twin spirit wielder—was taken down, Shrek Academy wouldn't be a threat anymore. Hu Liena needed to study Ye Feng, especially his fighting style.
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In a dense forest, a shadowy figure darted between the trees, moving at incredible speed.
Third Spirit Skill: Jade Phosphorus Snake Venom!
A Jade Phosphorus Snake unleashed a thick cloud of purple poison mist.
Swoosh!
The figure on the ground suddenly pushed off, leaping into the air to avoid the toxic fog.
Nine Styles of the Spirit Cat: Leap!
A blur shot out from the woods—a phantom figure, swift as lightning, appearing in mid-air to strike at the black-clad figure.
A confident smirk curled the phantom's lips. Their target had no foothold in the air—this time, they would definitely land the attack.
Bang!
The black figure tapped the ground with their foot, creating a burst of spirit power that propelled them sideways just enough to evade the strike.
Nine Treasures Are Famous: Second Speed!
The phantom missed but was instantly enveloped in green light. Their speed skyrocketed as they launched another attack.
Fourth Spirit Skill: Netherworld Slash!
Just like the black figure, the phantom used a burst of spirit power to shift mid-air. They raised their hands overhead, merging the claws of their ten fingers into a sharp, foot-long blade. Black energy surged into the blade, forming a straight-edged weapon that slashed downward.
The air split apart with a sharp hiss.
Nine Hearts Mysterious Tang: Second Spirit Skill—Ice Sealing!
A cold gleam flashed from the black figure's left hand. In an instant, the phantom was encased in black ice.
Nine Styles of the Spirit Cat: Shock!
The phantom's body trembled slightly. A moment later, the ice shattered into fragments.
Not good!
The phantom's expression changed. They could already sense a powerful force rushing toward them from behind.
The black figure had used their external spirit bone to teleport behind them!
Their hand formed a strange seal.
Here it comes again!
These three words flashed through the phantom's mind. They could already feel their lower body going numb.
Thousand Years of Killing!
"Ah!"
A sharp cry escaped from the phantom's lips, a mix of pain and shock.
First Spirit Skill: Healing Aura!
Up in the trees, a girl with wine-red hair held a green scepter. A yellow glow surrounded her, and a green light spread over the phantom, soothing the pain.
"Jiangzhu, you should take care of yourself first!" Ye Feng's voice rang in her ears.
Jiangzhu, however, wasn't surprised at all.
If anything, she looked smug.
Just as Ye Feng formed the Thousand Years of Killing seal and was about to strike, he suddenly felt a powerful force behind him.
Not good!
Ye Feng's expression changed. He attempted to wrap himself in his Dragon Phoenix Ancient Wings, but it was too late.
A black light flickered.
Fifth Spirit Skill: Soft Bone Lock!
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