Yu Tianheng's last words were directed at a woman standing in the darkest corner of the room. Dressed entirely in black, her face was hidden behind a matching black veil. She was incredibly slender, with long blue hair that flowed down her back like a waterfall. Her eyes, the same shade as her hair, were completely devoid of emotion. The only feelings she gave off were a deep sense of loneliness and melancholy.
This woman's aura was somewhat similar to Zhu Zhuqing's. However, Zhu Zhuqing had been spending a lot of time with Huo Feng recently, and she also lived with Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong. Because of this, the icy demeanor she once had seemed to have softened considerably. Of course, this was only true around people she knew well. When facing Dai Mubai, Oscar, or Ma Hongjun, even though they were fellow students from Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing was still as cold as ever.
"There's no need. I'm fine over here," the woman in black said. Her voice was beautiful but felt strangely hollow, almost unreal.
The seven people in the room were the members of the Imperial Fighting Team, the same ones Huo Feng and his friends had read about. Besides the captain, Yu Tianheng, and vice-captain, Dugu Yan, there was the handsome young man named Yu Feng, a Spirit Master with a Wind Chime Bird Spirit. The man in black he was bickering with was Osler, a Ghost Leopard Spirit Master. The two brothers meditating quietly on the floor were the team's Black Tortoise Spirit Masters. And finally, the woman in the dark corner was the team's only support-type Spirit Master, Ye Lingling, who possessed the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit.
They were all gathered in Room 3 of the advanced VIP section in the Soto Grand Spirit Arena, resting before their next team battle began.
Just then, the door to their room swung open and a man walked in. His arrival immediately changed the atmosphere. Every member of the Imperial Fighting Team, no matter what they were doing, stopped and turned their attention to him. Yu Tianheng rose from the sofa, and even the meditating Shi brothers opened their eyes at the same time. All seven of them stood up and bowed respectfully to the newcomer.
"Teacher," they said in unison.
The man who entered looked to be about thirty years old. He had an ordinary face, simple black hair, and was dressed in plain clothes. The only remarkable thing about him was his exceptionally bright eyes. He didn't stand out like the members of the Imperial Fighting Team; he looked like any other person you might pass on the street. However, for him to command such respect from this powerful team, he couldn't possibly be ordinary.
The man's expression was strange, a look that not even the team's captain, Yu Tianheng, had seen before. He quietly took a few steps forward and asked in a low voice, "Teacher Qin, what's wrong?"
A light flashed in Teacher Qin's eyes, and a deep glint appeared in his pupils. "I'm afraid you've finally met your match this time. I just received some basic information about your opponents for tonight from the City Lord. The Soto Grand Spirit Arena just confirmed it. Here, take a look."
As he spoke, he walked over to the sofa behind the crystal table and sat down. With a flash of light from his hand, a piece of cloth appeared, which he spread out on the table. The members of the Imperial Fighting Team quickly gathered around to read what was written on it.
The vice-captain, Dugu Yan, read the first line aloud. "Shrek Team. Seven members. Origin unknown. Iron Battle Soul Badge." She looked up in confusion. "Teacher, the Shrek Team only has Iron Battle Soul badges. Are they even qualified to fight against us in a team battle?"
Teacher Qin replied calmly, "That's right. A month ago, they were indeed just Iron Battle Souls. However, after a month of spirit battles, their points have already reached the Silver Battle Soul level. Although it hasn't been officially measured, the Soto Grand Spirit Arena has decided to grant them the Silver Battle Soul qualification ahead of schedule. And it just so happens to be for this challenge against you. According to the City Lord, the Shrek Seven Devils have fought in twenty-seven team battles so far."
He paused for effect before continuing, "Twenty-seven battles, and twenty-seven victories! How long did it take all of you to get your Silver Battle Soul badges? It wasn't one month; it took you a whole year!"
Yu Feng, the Wind Chime Bird Spirit Master, spoke up, sounding unconvinced. "That's just because they haven't faced anyone strong. That's how they got so many easy wins. How can Soto City possibly compare to our Imperial City?"
Teacher Qin glanced at him. "According to the City Lord's investigation, the Shrek Team's very first team battle was against the Berserk Team, the same team you fought in your last match. You should know exactly how strong the Berserk Team is. Their spirit power levels aren't any lower than yours. You only beat them because of the differences in your spirit abilities and the quality of your spirits themselves."
"So the Shrek Seven Devils won?" this time, it was Osler, the Black Leopard Spirit Master, who asked.
Vice-captain Dugu Yan rolled her eyes at him. "Does he even need to ask? Why else would Teacher bring it up?"
Yu Tianheng, who had been carefully studying the information on the cloth, suddenly spoke up. "Teacher, their spirit power is so low. How could they have possibly beaten the Berserk Team?"
Low? The other members of the Imperial Fighting Team looked back down at the cloth, reading the details more carefully.
Shrek Seven Devils Team
Captain (Shrek No. 1): Spirit: Sword. Level 39 Assault System Spirit Elder. Spirit Rings: Yellow, Yellow, Purple.
Member (Shrek No. 2): Spirit: White Tiger. Level 38 Assault System Spirit Elder. Spirit Rings: Yellow, Yellow, Purple.
Member (Shrek No. 3): Spirit: Rabbit. Level 29 Assault System Spirit Grandmaster. Spirit Rings: Yellow, Yellow.
Member (Shrek No. 4): Spirit: Netherworld Spirit Cat. Level 28 Agility Attack System Spirit Grandmaster. Spirit Rings: Yellow, Yellow.
Member (Shrek No. 6): Spirit: Sausage. Level 31 Support System Tool Spirit Elder. Spirit Rings: Yellow, Yellow, Purple.
Member (Shrek No. 7): Spirit: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Level 27 Support System Tool Spirit Grandmaster. Spirit Rings: Yellow, Yellow.
Vice-captain (Shrek No. 8): Spirit: Blue Silver Grass. Level 25 Control System Spirit Grandmaster. Spirit Rings: White, Yellow.
Below the team's information, there was a special note: Since the start of this month, the Shrek Team has maintained a perfect winning record in team battles. Their true strength is far greater than their displayed levels suggest. Special attention must be paid to their captain, "Shrek No. 1." This person is extremely powerful and has often been able to turn the tide of battle. He has fought against multiple opponents at once on several occasions and has won each time with an overwhelming advantage.
After reading through all the information, Dugu Yan couldn't help but let out a laugh. "Teacher Qin, who gave you this intel? It's hilarious."
The others didn't look tense at all. A team made up of four Spirit Grandmasters and three Spirit Elders wanted to challenge them, the Imperial Fighting Team? The two teams weren't even in the same league. They completely ignored the warning about Huo Feng's strength.
Then, their eyes fell on the last member, "Shrek No. 8." His spirit was Blue Silver Grass, and his spirit power was only at level twenty-five. To make matters worse, his first spirit ring was a white ten-year spirit ring. It was impossible for them to imagine what kind of fighting power a Spirit Master like that could possibly have.
They were sure of it. This had to be a joke.
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