"In this match, the winner—Shrek Academy!"
The middle-aged referee's deep voice rang throughout the arena, his tone carrying an indescribable complexity.
The battle ended, the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy team suffering a thorough and complete defeat. They were completely suppressed by the team from Shrek Academy, without any power to fight back.
The entire audience stand fell into silence.
Facing such a result, the teachers and students of Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy looked disappointed, their faces gloomy.
This match was not conducted privately, but was actively invited by Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy.
Not only did they invite tens of thousands of people to watch on-site, but they also conducted a Soul Tool live broadcast across the entire Sun Moon Federation.
"Oh no! We made a huge blunder! This is truly a case of lifting a stone only to drop it on one's own feet!" The high echelons of Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy had green faces.
They originally wanted to use this opportunity to display the academy's strength, but now they had lost such huge face in front of the Sun Moon Federation audience.
On the main platform, the white-haired elder remained silent, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the armrest, his eyes deep.
The middle-aged man beside him had fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead, not daring to breathe loudly, a suffocating low pressure permeating the air.
Subsequently, amidst the surrounding silent audience stands, applause suddenly rang out.
The applause became more and more enthusiastic, ringing throughout the entire Soul Battle Arena.
Although they didn't like Shrek Academy, Fang Yang and the others' strength won them respect; this was applause for the strong.
Before the live broadcast screen, countless audiences witnessed this unexpected crushing match.
Inside Shrek Academy, the teachers and students who watched the entire match through the live broadcast also applauded one after another.
Sea God Island, inside the Sea God Pavilion of the Golden Ancient Tree.
"Master's Wife, brother and the others won." Na'er said softly to Ya Li.
"Mm."
Ya Li nodded gently, her eyes full of relief.
"This kid, finally didn't lose face for the academy."
Yun Ming stood with hands behind his back, a slight, barely noticeable smile curving the corner of his mouth.
Meanwhile, at Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, top floor of the Heaven Spirit Tower.
"Grandpa, I want him dead!"
A sharp voice suddenly rang out, the speaker being none other than Qiangu Zhangting.
Since being taken away by Qiangu Dongfeng, after asking his great-grandfather Qiangu Dieting for help and failing, he not only lost his male symbol, but even the family inherited Unyielding Staff Method was completely ruined.
Nowadays, Qiangu Zhangting's voice was half-male half-female, his temperament becoming increasingly sinister.
Great Grandfather Qiangu Dieting gave him a supreme divine skill, the Evil-Resisting Staff Method!
Just like that, Qiangu Zhangting cultivated the Evil-Resisting Staff Method.
His strength surged, his soul power cultivation also reaching level seventy Soul Saint!
"Zhangting, rest assured."
Qiangu Dongfeng said in a deep voice, "When your great-grandfather succeeds, that will be when our Qiangu family controls the continent."
"By that time, what does a Fang Yang... amount to?"
"Fang Yang..."
Qiangu Zhangting clenched his fists tightly, nearly substantive killing intent churning in his eyes.
In the center of the Soul Battle Arena, Fang Yang calmly retracted his martial soul, the black flame surrounding him slowly dissipating.
The rest of the Shrek team members looked at each other and smiled, tacitly stepping forward to line up neatly behind him.
Lin Chenyu struggled to stand up from the ground, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, looking at Fang Yang with unwillingness in his eyes, but also a trace of imperceptible admiration.
The team members behind him helped each other up, all looking dejected.
The protective barrier slowly descended, and sounds from the outside re-entered the arena.
In that instant, the silence was broken, various complex gazes thrown onto the two teams on the stage.
There was amazement, there was regret, and there was unwillingness.
Wu Zhangkong stood in the waiting area, a trace of satisfied light flashing in his ice ink-green eyes.
He looked at the students on the stage, secretly relieved in his heart: "These children, indeed did not disappoint me."
Shen Yi gently exhaled, a smile appearing on her face.
She knew this victory was of great significance for Shrek Academy, not only proving the strength of the academy team but also winning honor for the academy.
"Is this the strength of Shrek Academy..."
Someone in the audience murmured to themselves.
"I didn't expect we, Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy, would lose so miserably..."
"What exactly is that flame martial soul? Never seen anything like it..."
Just at this moment, on the main platform, the white-haired elder slowly stood up.
"Fang Yang, after you graduate from Shrek Academy, are you willing to join our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy?"
Once these words were spoken, the whole arena was shocked!
No one expected that the Dean of Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy, Kong Deyue, would openly invite a student from Shrek Academy in front of everyone.
"Lord Dean, this..."
One of the academy high-ups hurriedly tried to dissuade him.
"Shut up."
Kong Deyue said lightly, his gaze always resting on Fang Yang, as if waiting for his answer.
Fang Yang heard this, bowed slightly in salute, "Thank you for Lord Dean's high regard. May I ask why you would make such an invitation?"
"I have investigated you."
Dean Kong Deyue said calmly, "I know you will be unable to enter Shrek Academy's Inner Court for certain reasons."
He paused, continuing to say: "After you graduate from the Outer Court, are you willing to join our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy? Here, you will obtain the best resources and cultivation."
Facing Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy Dean Kong Deyue's sudden invitation.
All eyes in the arena focused on Fang Yang. Everyone was curious about what choice he would make.
"I'm sorry, Lord Dean."
Fang Yang said respectfully, "I temporarily do not have this thought."
A trace of disappointment flashed in Kong Deyue's eyes, but he quickly returned to calm.
He smiled and said: "Alright, I will wait for you to change your mind. I believe, someday you will see our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy's advantages and potential."
Subsequently, three exquisite soul tool necklaces appeared out of thin air in his hand, emitting a faint light.
These three soul tool necklaces looked like they were not ordinary items at first glance, embedded with soul tool arrays on them, emitting a faint light.
"These three small gifts, consider them as a meeting gift for you." Kong Deyue said, a trace of sincerity in his tone.
"Thank you, Lord Dean."
Fang Yang spoke, spiritual power moving, and the three soul tool necklaces were stored into his storage soul tool.
"Fang Yang, we should go."
Just at this moment, Wu Zhangkong walked over.
If he didn't come out, his students were about to be kidnapped away.
"Okay, Teacher Wu."
Fang Yang said, turning to signal his teammates, "Let's go."
Subsequently, amidst the complex gazes of Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy teachers and students, Fang Yang and the others left one after another.
After the Shrek Academy people left.
An academy high-up couldn't help but speak again: "Lord Dean, what is your intention? Why invite Shrek's students, and even give such expensive gifts?"
His tone carried a trace of dissatisfaction and confusion, feeling the Dean's approach was somewhat too generous.
Kong Deyue looked deeply in the direction Fang Yang left, "This child is extraordinary. Although we lost the match today, if we can recruit such talent, in the long run, instead we won."
He turned to look at the asking elder, tone solemn: "Some talents are worth putting down one's status to strive for. Today's loss just lets us see clearly the gap between ourselves and Shrek, and also lets us see future possibilities."
Everyone heard this, falling into deep thought one after another.
Although there was still unwillingness in their hearts, they had to admit the Dean's words made sense.
This loss, perhaps, will truly become a chance for Sun Moon Imperial Soul Master Academy to re-examine itself and seek a breakthrough.
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