Chapter 193: But… Is This Really Okay?

The staff at the Sylvis Grand Soul Arena carefully inspected the Soul Battle badges of the Shrek Seven Devils, their faces filled with disbelief as they looked at the seven masked soul masters standing before them. With some difficulty, the staff member spoke:

"I'm sorry, esteemed soul masters, but I'm afraid you cannot participate in tonight's team battle."

The Shrek Seven Devils didn't seem to mind, but Flender was visibly anxious.

Yun Feng even chuckled outright.

After all, since entering Sylvis City, Flender had already spent a considerable amount of money, fully expecting to make a profit here.

"Why? Don't tell me the Sylvis Grand Soul Arena has no opponents for us?" Flender said angrily.

Though Flender's words were quite arrogant, the staff member didn't refute him. A team of thirty-level Gold Soul Fighters had the right to be arrogant.

Having worked at the Grand Soul Arena for over twenty years, this was the first time he had encountered such an odd team.

"I'm sorry, esteemed sir. Our Sylvis Grand Soul Arena indeed has no thirty-level Gold Soul teams that could provide a fair match."

The staff member spoke with difficulty.

Flender, refusing to give up, shamelessly suggested,

"Then a Silver Soul team will do! Can't you see that among them, only one has just reached the Gold Soul Fighter rank?"

The staff member shook his head firmly.

"That's absolutely not possible. First of all, we only have one thirty-level Silver Soul team, and even letting them compete against you would be unfair."

"As you must know, the Grand Soul Arena's rules dictate that the team's rank is determined by the highest-ranked member."

Zhao Wuji, standing to the side, chuckled gleefully.

"Looks like someone's grand plan is about to fall apart."

Standing next to Zhao Wuji, the three elder soul masters—Lu Qibin, Li Yusong, and Shao Xin—also couldn't help but laugh. They weren't subordinates of Flender.

Before Shrek Academy was founded, they had been close friends, so seeing Flender suffer setbacks was an enjoyable experience for them.

Flender, still unwilling to let it go, asked:

"Is there really no other way?"

The staff member thought for a moment before replying:

"Well, there is another option. If you are willing to challenge opponents of a higher level, I can arrange that. If you choose to fight at a higher level, you will no longer be restricted by the rank of your Soul Battle badges."

"In other words, you could challenge the lowest-ranked forty-level Soul Battle team. Here, most forty-level teams are Silver Soul teams, but there are also a few Gold Soul teams. You can choose freely."

Forty-level?

Flender was momentarily stunned before resolutely shaking his head.

"As the saying goes, a gentleman loves wealth but acquires it through proper means."

Flender understood this principle well.

Besides, the Shrek Seven Devils were fine fighting against those of the same level, but when it came to higher-ranked opponents, he had no hope for victory.

After all, they hadn't even dared to fight the Royal Battle Team before.

Let alone now!

Most importantly, although battles in the Soul Arena generally didn't result in death, he would never risk his students' lives for his own personal gain.

These students were his hope!

Earning some extra money was fine if victory was guaranteed and there was no danger.

But Flender would never seek profits through the risks of the Shrek Seven Devils.

He was miserly, but at least he had principles.

On this point, he considered himself much better than Yu Xiaogang.

Just as he was thinking this, Yu Xiaogang's stiff voice suddenly rang out.

He stepped forward to stand beside Flender.

"No, I think this is possible."

Flender's brows furrowed deeply.

"Xiaogang, are you joking? How could this possibly work? You know the difference one soul ring makes! Do you want to send the kids to their deaths? Don't forget, three of them haven't even reached the thirtieth level yet."

"Against a team of forty-level soul masters, they have no chance."

Yu Xiaogang, eager to prove himself, immediately shook his head.

"I would never send them into unnecessary danger, Flender. There are many different types of forty-level Soul Battle teams."

Without waiting for Flender's response, Yu Xiaogang turned to the staff member.

"You said earlier that we can freely choose our opponent, correct?"

The staff member quickly nodded.

"Yes, of course. And I can assure you, this match will take place in the central Grand Soul Arena."

Challenges against higher-ranked opponents were rare in the Grand Soul Arena, especially in team battles.

In one-on-one duels, a soul master with an exceptional martial soul might have a chance of winning even with a one-ring difference.

But in team battles, it was all about collective strength. If an entire team was weaker by one ring, how could they possibly fight?

For this reason, team battles rarely saw such challenges. In the entire history of the Grand Soul Arena, there had only been a few successful cases.

However, such challenges were incredibly exciting for the audience. They were a major spectacle. Once the news spread, the central Grand Soul Arena would undoubtedly be packed.

With such a profitable opportunity, why would the Soul Arena refuse?

Yu Xiaogang continued:

"Among the forty-level teams, do you have any particularly ruthless ones? Preferably those that have seriously injured or killed opponents before. The higher their kill rate, the better."

"What?"

The staff member looked at Yu Xiaogang in shock, thinking to himself, Is this man trying to send his own team to die?

Originally, he thought Yu Xiaogang would pick the weakest forty-level team.

He never expected this.

Flender grabbed Yu Xiaogang's shoulder, barely containing his anger as he growled,

"Xiaogang, are you insane? Do you want to send the kids to their deaths?"

Yu Xiaogang, determined to prove himself, remained calm and smiled faintly.

"Flender, do you think I would ever put Tang San in danger? Don't worry, I have my reasons."

Flender hesitated for a moment.

That was true. No matter how ambitious Yu Xiaogang was, he would never put the children in mortal danger—especially Tang San, his only disciple.

From the way Yu Xiaogang treated him, Flender could tell he saw Tang San as his own child.

He wouldn't let him take unnecessary risks.

While Flender was still processing this, Yu Xiaogang turned back to the staff member.

"So, do you have such a team?"

"Ah… Yes, we do."

The staff member finally snapped out of his daze.

"The 'Fiend Battle Team'—a forty-level Silver Soul team. Since advancing to the Silver Soul rank, they have fought forty-six battles and won thirty-one. They have killed sixty-three opponents and severely injured ninety-eight."

"They are considered the most brutal team in the Silver Soul rank. Most other Silver Soul teams try to avoid them due to their excessively vicious fighting style."

Yu Xiaogang nodded in satisfaction.

"Good. Then we'll challenge the Fiend Battle Team. Our team's name is Shrek Seven Devils, and we will be sending all seven members into battle."

There was no other choice—Yun Feng's level was simply too high!

"Master…"

Seeing that Yu Xiaogang was serious, the four other teachers hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him.

Yu Xiaogang shook his head and whispered something to them.

A look of realization dawned on their faces, and their worries disappeared.

Flender hesitated.

"But… Is this really okay?"

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