Xie Xie looked at the departing students from Xingluo Imperial Academy with disdain, "The opponents they've selected for them are too weak, aren't they? I can't understand what the organizers are thinking!"
Xu Xiaoyan shrugged her shoulders, "Who knows! I remember that the first match of the Young Soul Master Tournament has always been fought by Xingluo Imperial Academy!"
It seemed they were only fooling ignorant outsiders!
Tang Wulin smiled and said, "Although that's what we say... in the history of the Young Soul Master Tournament, whenever a Shrek Academy team has participated, Xingluo Imperial Academy has basically missed out on the championship!"
Gu Yue nodded her head in agreement, "Yeah! The students of Xingluo Imperial Academy are not weak, but compared to our academy, they are but minor witches to a great sorcerer!"
In the midst of their discussion, several more matches passed, and finally, it was their turn...
The man hosting the tournament looked at the list of matchups in his hands, surprise evident on his cheeks...
Then he said excitedly, "The upcoming match is bound to interest everyone, for it is Shrek Academy versus Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the audience watching below burst into excitement, "Has Shrek Academy's turn finally come? It seems like in tournaments where they participate, Xingluo Imperial Academy never gets to win the championship!"
"Of course, Shrek Academy is recognized as the number one academy on the Land, with no shortage of teaching strength or sources of students!"
"I didn't expect Shrek Academy to encounter Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology so soon; this match should be quite exciting!"
"The previous few one-sided matches almost put me to sleep; I hope this one brings some surprises."
"Hmph, Shrek Academy is asking for trouble! In recent years, the quality of the students from Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology has greatly improved! It's definitely not that simple!"
Amidst these noisy remarks, the students from Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology and Shrek Academy ascended to the stage...
Both sides were sizing each other up...
Xie Xie's expression darkened as he said solemnly, "They're strong, this Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology has at least two or three Soul King level experts!"
Tang Wulin took a deep breath, "That's right, this is going to be a tough battle! Everyone needs to be fully alert!"
Wu Siduo spoke coldly, "The previous matches ended with one party completely dominating, and here we are, having to fight such a troublesome opponent; they must have done something behind the scenes!"
Gu Yue shook her head, her beautiful eyes filled with intense fighting spirit, "There's no choice, this isn't Soul Land, and besides... if we want to win the championship, we would have to face them sooner or later!"
Compared to Tang Wulin and the others, the students from Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology appeared much more relaxed...
One of the female students complained resentfully, "What's this? I thought we would be fighting against Shrek Academy's elite team! What a waste of my expression."
Another male student sighed, "Looks like it's going to be another boring match! What a drag!"
"Don't take it lightly, if Shrek Academy sent this team out, there must be something special about them!"
"Tsk, we have three Soul Kings on our side, isn't it easy to deal with them? You're worrying too much!"
Seeing that both sides were ready, the host announced loudly, "Please release your Martial Souls, the match will officially begin in five seconds!"
Instantly, Tang Wulin and his teammates released their diverse Martial Souls, four Soul Ancestors and one Soul King!
Meanwhile, the students from Star Luo Royal Academy of Elementology released Martial Souls corresponding to five elements, boasting three Soul Kings and two Soul Ancestors!
The battle was on the verge of breaking out!
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A few days later, Gu Yue, who had been kept in the dark about the news, said blankly, "Shrek Academy was hit by a Level Twelve Soul Guidance Shell?"
She had been busy with the matters of the Spirit Pagoda, and only today had Qiangu Qingfeng told her about Shrek Academy being attacked by a soul cannonball!
Qiangu Qingfeng gave a slight nod, "Yes! Although Shrek Academy claimed to the outside world that it had not suffered any significant damage, in fact, it may have paid a huge price!"
If a Level Twelve Soul Guidance Shell really did explode over the skies of Shrek Academy, defending against it would definitely not be that simple!
Gu Yue fell into thought for a moment, then spoke up, "Vice Tower Master, I would like to apply to return to Shrek Academy!"
She needed to confirm how Tang Wulin and the others were doing!
A Level Twelve Soul Guidance Shell, that's a weapon capable of annihilating cities!
Qiangu Qingfeng did not show the slightest impatience at her words and agreed, "Yes, the Pagoda Master had already guessed you would say this, so he told me in advance! If you want to return to Shrek Academy, you can do so at any time!"
Afterward, Gu Yue quickly packed up and headed to Shrek Academy...
Upon presenting her Shrek student badge, she easily entered the outer court...
What she first saw were the familiar scenes, which seemed no different than usual...
This also made Gu Yue breathe a sigh of relief...
Although her true identity was that of the Silver Dragon King, she had cultivated here for so long and had developed deep feelings for the place!
Naturally, she didn't want to see such a large academy suffer casualties!
Just then, a voice with a hint of confusion rang out, "Gu Yue? Is that you?"
Upon seeing the newcomer, Gu Yue said respectfully, "Elder Turbid World!"
Turbid World looked into her beautiful eyes and inquired, "Gu Yue, aren't you serving at the Spirit Pagoda? What brought you back to the academy today?"
At his words, Gu Yue softly bowed her head, apologizing, "I just learned today that Shrek Academy was struck by a soul cannonball, so I rushed over immediately."
Turbid World instantly saw what was on her mind and chuckled, "You're worried about your teammates, aren't you? Rest assured, they haven't been injured! However..."
Gu Yue sensed something was amiss and pressed, "However what? I implore Elder Turbid World to elaborate!"
She always felt that behind Turbid World's smiling face was a trace of hidden sorrow...
Turbid World wanted to refuse, but seeing the desire for knowledge in the other's eyes, he sighed, "Alright, this matter was supposed to be kept a secret, but let's just say I let it slip!"
He paused for a moment before continuing, "Actually, the Level Twelve Soul Guidance Shell that struck Shrek Academy a few days ago was only defended against because the Pavilion Master sacrificed himself to do so!"
"Otherwise, the entirety of Shrek City would have turned to ash!"
Gu Yue's pupils abruptly constricted, "The Pavilion Master sacrificed himself??"
But she also understood why Shrek Academy had propagated to the outside world that it had not suffered significant damage!
Because the fall of the Sea God Pavilion Master, once revealed, would not only affect the order of the academy but even the Soul Masters of Shrek City would be terrified!
Gu Yue took a deep breath, "But... wasn't the Saint Soul Douluo there? Shouldn't..."
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