Chapter 43: Soto City, the Great Spirit Arena

The next morning, Zhao Wuji arrived early at Mu Chen's place. Mu Chen shared his training method for Oscar with Zhao Wuji. The training approach was the same as for Ning Rongrong, except that Ning Rongrong was a girl, and Oscar was a boy. Teaching people was time-consuming, and while it might be enjoyable to hear a woman's moans, Mu Chen wasn't interested in doing the same for a man.

"Ding Dong!"

"Congratulations, three of the Shrek Seven Devils are willing to accept your guidance, awarding you 3 skill points and 24,000 soul power."

"Ding Dong!"

"The system kindly reminds you that the F-level hidden task completion is now three-sevenths. Keep up the good work! The more Shrek Seven Devils you teach, the greater the final rewards."

As night fell, Flender gathered everyone early in the morning and led them into the night market of Soto City.

Walking down the street, Xiao Wu was tempted by the street food stalls. Now that Mu Chen had money, he naturally treated Xiao Wu to a hearty meal.

"Let's head to the Great Spirit Arena!"

After Xiao Wu finished eating, Flender closed his book and instructed them to set off.

"Dean, is it too early to take them there?" Dai Mubai questioned.

"Are you doubting their abilities?" Flender retorted.

"I'm not doubting their strength. Mu Chen and Tang San are exceptional. But for the others, isn't it a bit early to head to the Great Spirit Arena?" Dai Mubai glanced at Zhu Zhuqing with concern.

"Shrek Academy trains monsters. Since they are monsters, they need a monster's training method. Let's go. Some of you must be eager to fight!" Flender said, glancing at the others.

"Ding Dong!"

"Congratulations, C-level hidden task triggered. Obtain the Silver Spirit Badge from the Great Spirit Arena within seven days."

"Within seven days?" Mu Chen was slightly surprised.

Obtaining the Silver Spirit Badge was a piece of cake for Mu Chen. But doing it within seven days posed a challenge. Perhaps that's why it was classified as a C-level hidden task!

Based on the hidden task levels, a C-level task promised skill points and soul skill rewards, and possibly even a soul ring reward.

"Brother Mu Chen, what is the Great Spirit Arena?" Xiao Wu asked.

Hearing this, Tang San, who wasn't familiar with the Great Spirit Arena, also looked at Mu Chen for an explanation.

"The Great Spirit Arena is a place where spirit masters battle, and gamblers place their bets. For us, it's the best platform to enhance our combat experience," Mu Chen explained.

"Doesn't that mean we're performing like monkeys for others?" Xiao Wu, being a spirit beast, was highly sensitive to the concept of being treated as a pet.

"It depends on how you see it. In my view, spirit masters are extraordinary, possessing unique skills. Without a stage to showcase these talents, it isn't beneficial for societal stability," Mu Chen responded.

Flender paused, turning to look at Mu Chen. Zhu Zhuqing also stopped, as did Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong, all looking at Mu Chen in surprise.

To them, Mu Chen, despite his young age, had such a profound perspective. Especially Flender, who felt that beneath Mu Chen's youthful appearance lay a wisdom far beyond his years.

"Exactly, the Great Spirit Arena is where a spirit master's value is showcased. It has a complete system, independent power, and, most importantly, it is relatively fair," Flender agreed.

"Fair?" Tang San repeated, his tone carrying a hint of skepticism.

"Yes, even heirs from great families face tough challenges in competitions," Flender nodded.

As they chatted, Flender and the group arrived in front of a building.

The structure resembled an ancient Roman coliseum with a European style. Its entrance boasted a spacious plaza, a symbol of wealth in the prime real estate of Soto City.

"After registration, each person receives an Iron Spirit Badge. Winning a match earns one point; losing deducts one point. Accumulate a hundred points to advance to a Bronze Spirit Badge. Before you graduate, I expect you to at least earn a Silver Spirit Badge," Flender instructed.

"Yes, Dean!"

"Yes, Dean!"

"Yes, Dean!"

Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and others nodded in agreement.

"Mu Chen, Xiao Wu, even though you enjoy special privileges, I hope you also earn a Silver Spirit Badge before graduation," Flender requested in a negotiating tone with Mu Chen.

Meanwhile, there was a glimmer in Flender's eyes, as if he was contemplating something—perhaps related to the betting aspect of the arena.

As for Xiao Wu, she looked to Mu Chen for guidance, accustomed to following his lead.

"Okay, Dean," Mu Chen agreed calmly.

"Okay, Dean," Xiao Wu echoed after Mu Chen consented.

"Mu Bai, take them to register," Flender instructed.

"Yes, Dean."

Dai Mubai led everyone into the Great Spirit Arena.

"Mu Bai, what level is the Silver Spirit Badge?" Tang San asked curiously as they entered the arena's hall.

"There are eight badge levels: Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Purple Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond," Dai Mubai explained.

"So, it shouldn't be too hard to get a Silver Spirit Badge!" Tang San remarked.

"It's not that simple. I started at level 29 and have a record of 29 wins and 27 losses, totaling two points," Dai Mubai said.

"With your strength, how can you only have two points?" Tang San asked, astonished.

"That's how it is. Soto City's Great Spirit Arena isn't easy. Fatty, share your record," Dai Mubai instructed.

"21 wins, 12 losses, nine points," Ma Hongjun replied.

"Huh, how does Fatty have more points than you?" Tang San asked, puzzled.

"Because matches are grouped by spirit master level. I started at level 29 and soon reached level 30, facing level 38 and 39 Spirit Elders. After a losing streak, my points were naturally low," Dai Mubai explained.

"So that's how it is," Tang San finally understood.

"Pathetic," Mu Chen stated flatly.

"What did you say?" Dai Mubai frowned, clenching his fists, having endured Mu Chen's remarks for a long time.

"I said pathetic. As a member of Shrek Academy, you call yourself a little monster. Yet, with level 30 soul power, you can't even defeat spirit masters of the same level," Mu Chen retorted bluntly.

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