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Chapter 398 A Frustration for the Seven Devils of Lake: The Royal Battle (Part 1)

"A few months ago, before I came to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I participated in the entrance examination for Shrek Academy, that is, the academy to which the young Shrek Seven Devils team on the other side belonged. Ling Tong Han Bing, Qian Shou Shu Luo, and Rou Gu Mei Tu on the data are probably my peers who participated in the examination with me at that time. In addition, the only Great Soul Master on the data, Evil Fire Phoenix, should also be my peer."

Ning Rongrong then spoke eloquently.

"Oh? Ning Rongrong, you even participated in the entrance exam for Shillake Academy?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming, the team leader, couldn't help but glance at Ning Rongrong with a slightly different expression.

If that's the case, why would she join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy?

Given Dean Flander's personality, he probably won't give up on such a genius so easily...

"Um."

Ning Rongrong nodded without explaining further. She was already aware that Qin Ming came from Shilake Academy, so she wasn't particularly fond of this instructor who might be inclined towards Shilake Academy, and naturally wouldn't mention Shilake Academy in front of him.

She then glanced at the team members in the private room and gave a slight reminder:

"I advise you not to underestimate this Shrek Seven Devils team. They may be the opponents we encounter in the Soul Master Academy Tournament in the future. Now is a good opportunity to explore their strength."

Qin Ming listened, seemingly wanting to say something but ultimately remaining silent.

"Although they are only White Ring Soul Masters, they are still just twelve or thirteen-year-old kids. How could we possibly underestimate such young geniuses?"

Yu Feng made a sarcastic remark.

"Anyway, let's start discussing our tactics for later..."

At this moment, Qin Ming stepped forward, his expression returning to its usual composure, and said.

……

About fifteen minutes later.

The main arena at the center of the Soto Grand Arena.

Surrounding the arena are stands capable of accommodating tens of thousands of spectators, with twelve VIP boxes and three hundred and twenty regular boxes. At this moment, a fierce cheer erupted from the stands, and in the very center of the arena, a young woman appeared, standing on a rising golden pillar, accompanied by the cheers.

Holding a cone-shaped megaphone in her hand, with a professional smile on her pretty face, she was none other than DouDou, the host of the upcoming team battle soul competition.

"It is an honor for DouDou to once again host the team battle tournament in the main arena for all of you distinguished guests. I hope you all enjoy yourselves tonight. Tonight's event will be a highlight, and we have only scheduled this one battle tonight..."

"Now, I will introduce the two teams to our distinguished guests. First is the Royal Fighting Team, captain: Ning Rongrong, a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master; the Shrek Seven Devils Team, captain: Xiao Huohuo, a Wolf-Patterned Fire Soul Master..."

"Whoosh—"

As the host finished recounting the information about the two sides in the competition, the atmosphere in the audience was stirred up. There were quite a few knowledgeable spectators present. When they heard the host DouDou mention the "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda" and the "Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex," which were famous martial souls on the continent, they couldn't help but widen their eyes and then let out increasingly excited shouts.

Shortly after, the players from both sides entered the arena, and both teams took to the stage simultaneously.

The entire Royal Fighting Team stared intently at the Shrek Seven Devils team opposite them, their gazes mainly focused on the leader of the Shrek Seven Devils, who was also the only Soul Master on the stage—Xiao Huohuo.

Meanwhile, the Shrek Seven Devils on the other side mostly focused their gazes on Ning Rongrong after glancing over Yu Tianheng, the Shi brothers, and others.

Seeing Ning Rongrong walking at the very front of the Royal Fighting Team, looking like a leader, and with the team members on her left and right showing a hint of respect for her, the Shrek Seven Devils felt a chill run down their spines.

The arena was filled with a tense and confrontational atmosphere, which made the audience even more excited. The two teams stared at each other from a distance, but in the end, they didn't say anything and simultaneously activated their martial spirits.

"White Tiger, possess me!"

"Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, possess me!"

"Black Tortoise, possess me!"

"..."

As countless spirit rings rose and flashed, illuminating the entire venue with dazzling light, the host, DouDou, calmly and professionally spoke:

"start!"

Swish!

The next moment, an even more dazzling burst of colorful light appeared on the Royal Fighting Team's side. Accompanied by a soft shout, several beams of colorful light fell on every member of the Royal Fighting Team except for Ye Lingling, who was standing at the very back of the team, including Ning Rongrong, who was the source of the colorful light, holding a tower in one hand and an iron sword in the other.

"Seven treasures transform into crystal!"

At the same time, Ye Lingling, standing at the back of the Royal Fighting Team, raised the Nine Heart Begonia in her hand, faintly radiating pure white holy light, which was no less dazzling than the colorful light of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. However, few people in the audience noticed her at the moment.

Just as the Royal Fighting Team was stacking up its buffs, a hint of seriousness flashed in the eyes of the Shrek Seven Devils on the other side. However, they quickly connected with Huo Yuhao's Soul Skill "Mental Detection Sharing" from the center.

The entire scene unfolded clearly in the minds of the Shrek Seven Devils, boosting their confidence.

"The second soul skill, triple ghost fire shock!"

Soon, Xiao Huohuo, the leader of the Shrek Seven Devils, launched the first attack. His second spirit ring flashed, and a vast, deep blue flame, like the ocean, appeared on the battle stage.

"Second Soul Skill, Thunderous Might!"

Seeing the strangely colored flames rushing towards him with overwhelming force, a glint of light flashed in Yu Tianheng's eyes. He immediately activated his second soul skill, unleashing a large number of violent blue lightning snakes to meet Xiao Huohuo's flames head-on.

Lightning and fire clashed, and the Soul Battle Arena erupted with an increasingly scorching aura. Originally, Yu Tianheng's Blue Lightning was not enough to contend with Xiao Huohuo's Strange Fire, but compared to Xiao Huohuo who launched an attack alone, Yu Tianheng also had the amplification from Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, which for a time made his Blue Lightning and Strange Fire evenly matched.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Suddenly, Tang San moved.

Suddenly, his hands had transformed into a translucent jade color. The storage soul tool on his wrists flashed continuously, and his hands moved like butterflies flitting among flowers, rapidly launching hidden weapons such as bone-piercing nails, flying locust stones, and willow-leaf knives.

As Tang San threw the hidden weapon, his Purple Demon Eyes gleamed slightly. Sharing Huo Yuhao's mental detection effect, he felt that everything was so easy and carefree, and he was also somewhat moved.

The Royal Fighting Team remained calm in the face of the endless barrage of hidden weapons, thanks to Ning Rongrong's prior warning. The two Shi brothers, who possessed the Xuanwu Turtle Martial Soul, immediately stepped forward and blocked all the hidden weapons.

Flames, lightning, and flying projectiles... a fierce battle raged on the arena. The entire audience gasped at the sight of this grand spectacle.

(End of this chapter)