Douluo Continent, I, Huo Yuhao, defy fate with my spiritual eyes.

After receiving temporary medical treatment, everyone in the Shrek team was injured to varying degrees. Because the main team was closer to Death's Heart, their injuries were more severe.

Because of her higher cultivation level, Ma Xiaotao suffered the least injuries, but the intense corpse poison was linked to the evil fire, and she was temporarily unable to use her soul power.

Chen Zifeng and the others suffered minor injuries; the corpse poison was corroding their wounds, and they would need at least five or six days to heal.

The reserve players are even more advanced, and can be ready to play in just three or four days.

Cai Meier was somewhat annoyed, but also relieved that none of them had died.

On their way to Star Luo City, where the Soul Master Competition was being held, the Shrek Seven Devils...

"The first match is an elimination round... What should we do now?" They discussed countermeasures.

Chen Zifeng, with a grave expression, explained the current situation.

Huo Yuhao was the only one whose strength remained intact throughout the entire match, but the first match was a team competition. No matter how strong Huo Yuhao was, he couldn't possibly take on seven opponents at once, could he?

"It's not impossible for me to fight alone."

Huo Yuhao stroked his chin, his eyes bright.

"As long as it's not the first match against the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team, I should be able to win."

These words made everyone look at Huo Yuhao with a sidelong glance. Zhang Lexuan thought for a moment and then gave a thoughtful explanation.

Unlike Shrek Academy, other academies are difficult to maintain at least three rings of cultivation level for all members, and five-ring Soul Kings are rare treasures.

Apart from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, which is the top academy of the Sun Moon Empire, it must have members with Soul King cultivation levels.

After thinking for a moment, Ma Xiaotao gritted her teeth.

"These past few days, Yuhao has been helping me cultivate and suppress the evil fire. When the time comes, Yuhao and I will go into battle. If Yuhao makes a mistake, I will step in to turn the tide."

This was a mature idea, but Huo Yuhao looked bitter because he had to work overtime again, but he didn't refuse.

"As long as we can get through the first round, our injuries will gradually heal, and victory in this tournament will surely be ours!"

With a plan in place, the Shrek team's confidence soared.

A day later, they arrived in Star Luo City and moved into the most luxurious room amidst the envious gazes of the other Soul Masters.

The next day, the huge stadium was packed with people from all over the country, each of them enthusiastically shouting for their favorite team.

Amidst this ever-growing wave of voices, Shrek Academy appeared most frequently.

Shrek Academy, as the previous champion academy, will be the first team to compete this time, and their opponent is Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy.

The moment he stepped onto the stage, everyone's attention was focused on the core of the Shrek team, that young and upright figure.

With bright eyes, delicate features, and a faint air of confidence, he looked no more than eleven or twelve years old, dressed in a dark green Shrek school uniform.

Beside him were two women with strikingly different styles: one with fiery red hair, like a blazing flame, and the other with icy blue hair, as aloof as ancient ice.

The remaining players are reserve members like Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, whose injuries are not as severe and who are still capable of fighting.

The Heavenly Spirit Advanced Soul Master Academy was clearly somewhat intimidated by Shrek Academy's reputation, and every member of the team showed a hint of apprehension on their face.

However, there was also a hint of excitement in their eyes.

Clearly, they were aware that the Shrek team had encountered some problems, and the originally scheduled participating teams were temporarily adjusted, with many reserve players being brought in.

In other words, their Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy is very likely to end Shrek Academy's undefeated myth!

Just thinking about the attention and honor they received after this incident, every member of the Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy team had a look of indulgence and greed on their face.

"The match begins!"

At a command, the Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy quickly formed a battle formation, a very traditional and classic stance.

On the other hand, Shrek Academy...

"Six members of the Shrek team walked straight to the back, leaving only the core boy to face the enemy alone. Is this some new tactic?"

The commentators at the competition were at a loss for words when they saw Shrek's completely different style.

Shrek's next move was something no one could have predicted.

"Wait, Shrek's teammates have sat down cross-legged?! They're actually starting to cultivate right here in the arena!!"

The commentator's voice trembled slightly; even they, who were looking for trouble, would never have thought of doing something like this!

Everyone at Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy had bloodshot eyes. This was clearly a sign of disrespect. They all roared and activated their Martial Souls.

Huo Yuhao stood with his hands behind his back, looking like a lonely master.

"I'll give you one chance! Summon your Martial Soul!"

The captain of the Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy team spoke coldly to Huo Yuhao, eager to try out the best-matched soul rings.

Huo Yuhao remained silent, but the Ice Emperor Han Ying appeared and attacked again with the Eternal Frozen Domain.

A supreme ruler descended upon the world, and snow instantly swept across the arena, as if welcoming this emperor amidst the ice and snow.

Two purple spirit rings floated as Huo Yuhao pointed with one hand at the formation of the Tianling Advanced Spirit Master Academy team.

The commentator's eyes widened, and he stood up excitedly.

"Two rings? Isn't Shrek Academy ridiculous? They're actually putting a two-ring Soul Master against the Heavenly Spirit Advanced Soul Master Academy team? Is Shrek Academy throwing the match?"

But the commentator quickly noticed something was wrong and cried out in alarm.

"Wait a minute, why is someone's first spirit ring purple?!"

The Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy team immediately became serious, but still did not believe that the outcome had changed.

So what if his first spirit ring is purple? It's only a second ring, no matter what. We're all third and fourth ring spirit masters and spirit sect masters. How could he possibly kill us instantly?

However, they also tightened their formation, fearing that Huo Yuhao would break through their lines and cause casualties, since he still had people behind him.

Although they are all cultivating, it might be a smokescreen to mislead them; they will join the battle in a moment.

Seeing everyone gathered together, Huo Yuhao was clearly stunned, his mind not quite processing it.

The Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy team thought their tactics had ruined Huo Yuhao's plan and laughed triumphantly.

Huo Yuhao shook his head, putting the thoughts out of his mind, and decided to win the game first.

His spirit rings flickered and instantly transformed into three even more incredible spirit rings—one white and one black—before appearing simultaneously in the next instant.

"Third Soul Skill, Silence!"

The surge of soul power rushed toward the Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy team. Although it only created a moment of silence, it was enough for Huo Yuhao, who had gained a god-like perspective.

Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Cold Abyss Soul Suppression - All Spirits Return to Silence!

This spirit fusion skill that defeated Tang San, the Sea God, has reappeared, and it is clearly improved.

Unlike the previous widespread waste of soul power, this time the Cold Abyss Soul Suppression - All Spirits Return to Silence effect is significantly more precise.

The space around the Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy team was frozen, making it impossible to move. They tried to escape using their soul skills, but for some reason, their soul power was disordered and they couldn't use them.

They could only watch helplessly as a pair of imposing eyes were fixed upon them.

This was the last image they saw before they fell into a coma.

The stadium was silent; no one had expected it to end so quickly and decisively.

Holy crap, Shrek Academy won just like that?

The commentator was the first to react, and he forced himself to congratulate loudly.

"Congratulations to Shrek Academy for securing an unparalleled victory!"

The atmosphere was instantly pushed to a climax, with cheers and shouts, and some people even excitedly tore their clothes to release their true nature.

Back in the room, Huo Yuhao quietly sidled up to Zhang Lexuan and whispered something to her.

"Sister Lexuan, did we rig the match?"