Chapter 385 - 82

Chapter 82: Dai Youheng Appears, Fourth 10,000-Year spirit ringThe unexpected defeat of Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu pushed Shrek Academy to the brink.A record of one win and one loss meant that this final three-on-three match would directly determine the outcome of the entire competition, leaving no room for retreat.As Zhengtian Academy's captain, Ye Wuqing, slowly stood up and walked towards the arena, an invisible pressure instantly enveloped the entire Shrek waiting area.His face was handsome yet cold, his eyes indifferent, as if he cared about nothing around him; only the powerful spirit power fluctuations subtly circulated around his body, showcasing his absolute strength as a Rank 58 Spirit King.Behind him followed two teammates.To his left was a tall, slender man with sinister eyes named Shangguan Can, a Rank 46 control system Battle Spirit Ancestor, whose Spirit was the rather rare Soul-Snatching Bell, specializing in mental interference and control.To his right was a woman with a fiery figure and a hint of arrogance between her brows, named Yaner, also Rank 46, but an attack system Battle Spirit Ancestor, whose Spirit was pure Fireball, specializing in long-range violent attacks.A top-tier Spirit King for offense, a mysterious controller, and a violent long-range attacker.This combination, integrating offense and control, was indeed excellent.In contrast, Shrek's three-person lineup, sent out by Zhou Yi, seemed to outsiders almost like a desperate gamble.Huo Yuhao, a Rank 28 Spirit Grandmaster; Wang Dong, a Rank 30+ Spirit Elder; and Dai Youheng, a Spirit Ancestor whose apparent cultivation was only Rank 43.Even Dai Youheng, the highest Rank, had spirit power far lower than the opponent's auxiliary control Spirit Ancestor Shangguan Can, not to mention compared to Ye Wuqing's despair-inducing Spirit King level cultivation.The enormous Rank gap led almost ninety-nine percent of the people in the stands to believe the outcome was already decided.A relaxed atmosphere permeated Zhengtian Academy's resting area, as if victory was already in their grasp.On the main platform, Star Luo Princess Xu Jiujiu's lips curved into a playful smile, her slender fingers gently tapping the railing, her beautiful eyes fixed on Dai Youheng without blinking."Come on, Dai Youheng, let me see your true capabilities, see if this Spirit Bone of mine was worth the investment," she murmured, full of anticipation and scrutiny.In another excellent vantage point, White Tiger Duke Dai Hao sat upright, his majestic gaze also fixed on the arena.He had just witnessed the defeat of his legitimate son, Dai Huabin, and felt a sense of disappointment.Now, seeing this illegitimate son, whom he had never paid much attention to, enter the stage, his brow furrowed slightly, carrying a hint of imperceptible inquiry and a faint glimmer of expectation that even he himself hadn't realized.He wanted to see what other capabilities this son possessed, besides his reputation for 'deep affection'."Final match, three-on-three.Both teams, prepare!" The referee's voice broke the stagnant atmosphere.The six individuals stood on the arena, facing each other."Release your Spirits!"At the referee's command, the glow of spirit rings instantly illuminated the entire arena!On Zhengtian Academy's side, two yellow, two purple, and one black, five optimally configured spirit rings quietly revolved beneath Ye Wuqing's feet.A golden flash in his hand, and a golden leaf, thin as a cicada's wing, with sharp edges and metallic luster, appeared out of thin air, rotating elegantly between his fingertips, exuding an extremely dangerous aura.Before Shangguan Can, an ancient bronze bell, emitting a faint glow, floated, with two yellow and two purple spirit rings moving up and down around it.Yaner let out a delicate shout, holding up two scorching orange fireballs in her hands; waves of heat rushed forth, and similarly, two yellow and two purple spirit rings shone.A powerful spirit power pressure surged towards the three Shrek members like a tide.Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong activated their Spirits simultaneously.Huo Yuhao's two spirit rings rose from beneath his feet, his Spiritual Eye flickered, and Spiritual Detection Sharing instantly connected their three allies.Wang Dong, like a true Goddess of Light Butterfly descending, spread his magnificent wings, and one yellow and two purple spirit rings glowed, illuminating his incomparably handsome face.However, the most astonishing sight was Dai Youheng, standing in front of them!Profound darkness spread from him as its center, as if instantly devouring the light.Immediately after, two yellow, one purple, and one black—four spirit rings—rose defiantly from beneath his feet.That deep and profoundly energetic black 10,000-year spirit ring instantly captured all eyes in the entire arena!"A 10,000-year fourth ring?""Hiss—is Shrek producing another monster?""Shrek actually has such a trump card? This person didn't appear in the previous matches; he must be their secret weapon."The stands instantly erupted, with gasps and incredulous discussions rising like a tsunami.In the VIP section, Xu Jiujiu's beautiful eyes instantly lit up, her fingers tapping the railing abruptly stopping, and the playful smile on her face turned into genuine surprise and delight."He's actually become a Spirit Ancestor, and he even possesses a 10,000-year spirit ring!Good, what a Dai Youheng! You really didn't disappoint me!"The preview of the first substantial return on her investment filled her heart.Even White Tiger Duke Dai Hao, whose expression had remained calm, now suddenly sat upright, his majestic tiger eyes fixed on that anomalous black spirit ring on the son he had never valued.Surprise, doubt, and an extremely complex emotion flashed quickly in his eyes.Did this illegitimate son actually possess such talent and strength?Across the arena, Ye Wuqing, who had always been expressionless, finally showed a subtle ripple in his cold eyes; his gaze, for the first time, truly and seriously fell upon Dai Youheng.Shangguan Can and Yaner's relaxed and arrogant expressions also instantly vanished, replaced by immense solemnity.The Rank gap was still enormous, but Dai Youheng's extraordinary 10,000-year fourth spirit ring, like a giant rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly shattered everyone's predictions for this match!Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong felt the steady and powerful aura coming from behind them, and their hearts settled.Dai Youheng slowly raised his head, the phantom of the Evil Shadow Demonic Tiger faintly appearing behind him, exuding the ferocity and majesty of the king of beasts.He calmly looked at the strongest opponent, Ye Wuqing."Match, begin!"The referee's voice was like the igniting fuse of a powder keg.Zhengtian Academy's three reacted extremely quickly, with a clear strategy.Shangguan Can immediately shook his Soul-Snatching Bell, his first spirit ring flickering, and a piercing bell sound accompanied by invisible mental fluctuations spread out.First Spirit Ability, Soul Quake.He aimed to interfere with Shrek's three members' Spirit Ability release and mental concentration.Yaner let out a delicate shout, raising her hands, and her third spirit ring lit up; an enormous Purple Flame Orb, burning with eerie purple flames, rapidly condensed, its scorching heat distorting the air at the edge of the arena, targeting Shrek's formation!And the strongest, Ye Wuqing, his eyes coldly fixed on Dai Youheng, the cicada-wing-thin golden leaf at his fingertips hummed, his first spirit ring flickered slightly, and the leaf blade was already ready, capable of launching a thunderous strike at any moment.