Chapter 44 Grand Final

"Well, you almost killed me," Hu Liena said, her eyes fixed on the spot where her strand of hair had fallen, severed by Hun Yu's sword. The hair had disintegrated instantly upon touching the ground.

Hun Yu waved his hand, motioning for Hu Liena to come closer, and she followed him, walking behind him.

"Why can't you just come straight to me? Why do you have to sneak up from behind?" Hun Yu questioned as he glanced back at her.

"I just wanted to surprise you, but I didn't expect this reaction from you," Hu Liena replied as they continued walking together.

Ignoring her explanation, Hun Yu changed the topic, "By the way, what is your purpose for coming here?"

Hu Liena looked at him with annoyance, responding, "Hmmph, I came to tell you something important." Hearing the word "important," Hun Yu perked up, eager to listen.

"What is it? What important thing do you want to tell me?" he inquired.

"Hump, well, listen carefully," Hu Liena began, her anger still visible as she looked at Hun Yu.

Hun Yu encouraged her to proceed, saying, "Yes, go ahead."

Looking around to ensure there was no one else nearby, she continued, "When I was in the Pope Hall, I overheard my teacher say that Tang San from Shrek Academy might have a poison-related spirit bone in his body."

Hun Yu interjected, "Bibi Dong, right?" Her angry expression intensified, and he quickly added, "I'm sorry for using her name directly. I tend to call people by their names rather than titles."

As they continued walking, Hun Yu sensed her lingering anger and asked, "Why are you so angry about it?"

Hu Liena replied, "I don't know if you realize, but it's impolite to call someone's teacher by name, especially for a student."

Attempting to ease her tension, Hun Yu playfully ruffled her hair, saying, "Alright, my apologies. I'll be mindful of it."

As they proceeded, Hu Liena couldn't help but question, "Why are you so calm about the final match between your team's against Shrek? There's no tension on your face."

Hun Yu chuckled at her curiosity, and then, unexpectedly, he pressed her against the wall, holding both her hands in place. Hu Liena was taken aback, speechless.

"Do you still want to know why?" he asked, looking into her eyes.

Her heart raced as she managed to utter, "What are you doing, Hun Yu?"

"Nothing, just felt unnatural with you approaching me," he replied, staring at her intently.

Her heart pounded faster, but before she could say more, Hun Yu let her go and laughed at her startled expression.

"You!" she exclaimed, ready to retaliate.

He smirked, saying, "Consider it my revenge for disrupting my peace."

Later, they sat on a bench together, Hu Liena finally calming down. As the conversation continued, they gradually relaxed and parted ways.

...

In the grand Spirit Hall Arena, teams gathered with excitement to witness the final clash between the Heaven Duo Imperial Academy and Shreak Academy.

Within the designated area for the Emperor team of the Heaven Duo Imperial Academy, the tension was palpable as the match was about to commence.

Yu Tianheng couldn't help but broach a sensitive topic with Hun Yu. "Hey, I heard you are quite close to Hu Liena," he cautiously asked, his concern evident. The implications of such a relationship troubled him deeply. If Hun Yu became affiliated with Spirit Hall through Hu Liena, It would be a trouble for Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

He dreaded the thought of a future title Douluo from the Spirit Hall. Thus, any hint of romantic involvement between Hun Yu and Hu Liena raised his anxiety.

Hun Yu's response was nonchalant, "Huh, who said that?"

Yu Tianheng quickly clarified, "I haven't been directly informed; it's just some street talk about you being seen with Hu Liena, the Saint of Spirit Hall. I worry about Spirit Hall trying to recruit you."

Unperturbed, Hun Yu replied, "Oh, there's nothing to worry about. We're just friends."

Hearing this, Yu Tianheng sensed that Spirit Hall's plan to seduce Hun Yu might not be going as smoothly as they had hoped. The Emperor team would leave Spirit City after today's final match, making it unlikely for Hu Liena to maintain contact with Hun Yu.

In a bustling room , a young girl stood among the members of the Emperor team. As she gazed at them with a smile, her voice carried a gentle yet confident tone, "Dear guests, please get ready as the match is about to start." She gracefully bowed before making her exit.

Feeling the excitement building up, Hun Yu couldn't help but exclaim, "Well, let's go!" he rose from his seat and led the team towards the entrance that would take them to the top platform of the arena.

...

The Continental Soul Master Elite Tournament had reached its pinnacle—the Grand Final was finally here. The referee's voice resonated across the arena, signaling the start of the climactic match, "Both teams, please be ready."

As the crowd's murmurs subsided, all eyes turned to the top platform where Bibi Dong, dressed in her pope's attire, appeared. In her hands, she held a specter while being accompanied by the two title douluos.

Meanwhile, on the opposing platform, Ning Fengzi and Sword Douluo stood, awaiting the intense showdown.

On the other two platforms stood the Emperor team and the Shreak team, accompanied by their academy teachers.

The referee introduced the Shreak team "The team of Shreak enters the final after securing the second place in the Tian Duo. Throughout the finals, they have emerged victorious against numerous formidable opponents, proving themselves worthy of this grand stage."

He continued with equal praise, introducing the Heaven Duo Imperial Academy team, the Emperor team, "Heaven Duo Imperial has achieved remarkable feats, including their victory against the reigning champions, the Martial Spirit Hall team. Led by Yu Tianheng and Hun Yu, who defeated the Spirit Hall team, let's welcome both teams and witness who will claim victory in this epic Grand Final."

With enthusiasm filling the air, the referee also shared the levels and martial spirits of the contestants.

As the Emperor team gracefully strode into the grand arena, the Shreak team, equally confident, made their entrance from the opposite side. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as the two teams came face to face.

Amidst the tension, Ma Hongjun couldn't resist wearing a mischievous grin as he playfully taunted, "Well, well, how did you guys manage to make it here? Did you get stronger after our little encounter in the soul arena, where our shreak team team emerged victorious?" He couldn't help but take a playful jab at the Emperor team.

Dugo Yan, positioned at the forefront, caught wind of the mockeries thrown their way. Her eyes narrowed, but she maintained her composure and countered, "You talk a big game, you darn fatty! Just wait until the match begins; I'll show you what true pain feels like. Your team might have lucked out last time, but things are about to take a different turn."