Chapter 141: Qian Renxue’s Misunderstanding

The Titan Giant Ape was doomed—there was no changing that.

As for the Sky Azure Bull Python, it was already on Ye Hao's hunting list—it was only a matter of time.

"Be patient. There are plenty of people eyeing that rabbit."

Ye Hao smirked as the Emperor Battle Team followed the bustling crowd toward Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.

Meanwhile, in a dark corner, a black-robed Tang Hao clutched his chest in pain.

Damn it!

The Death Spider Emperor's venom was flaring up again at the worst possible moment.

For the past few days, he had been plotting how to capture Ye Hao and force him to detoxify the poison.

But now… it seemed impossible.

Zhuer's sudden appearance had changed everything.

Her aura was no weaker than his own.

In a one-on-one fight, Tang Hao knew he wasn't her match.

The Death Spider Emperor's poison had already invaded every inch of his body.

"Damn it all!"

He watched as 'Spicy Rabbit Head' walked further away, that hated enemy who had humiliated his son.

Yet at this moment, Tang Hao was powerless.

The Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament Begins! The event kicked off with a passionate speech from Emperor Xue Ye, followed by a few words from Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's master.

Finally, Salas, the Bishop of Heaven Dou's Spirit Hall, stepped forward to conduct the draw for matchups.

During the ceremony, Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of the empire, noticed Ye Hao.

His "dear younger brother".

It had only been a few days since they last saw each other, yet…

When did he get such a beautiful woman by his side?

What Xue Qinghe didn't realize was that this "beauty" was actually the hundred-thousand-year-old Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor in human form.

As Qinghe carefully observed Zhuer, he had to admit—she was a natural beauty, a top-tier goddess.

And surprisingly, she looked quite fitting standing beside Ye Hao.

There's a saying: "An elder sister is like a mother."

If this woman was really going to be her younger brother's partner, then as his big sister, she had to screen her properly.

After all, Ye Hao was now a part of Spirit Hall, with a noble status.

His future partner would be crucial—this was about Spirit Hall's legacy.

More importantly… Ye Hao was her biological brother.

This matter had to be taken seriously!

Just then, Zhuer met Xue Qinghe's gaze.

Subconsciously, Qinghe smiled at her—a silent greeting.

At that moment, Zhuer spoke to Ye Hao via soul transmission.

"Master, your sister has noticed me."

Ye Hao froze for a second, then looked up at Xue Qinghe, who was seated in the stands.

Her expression was subtle, but then—

She gave him a thumbs-up in secret.

In that instant—Ye Hao immediately understood.

Crap.

She totally misunderstood.

Ye Hao awkwardly scratched his head and quickly led Zhuer away.

"Zhuer, my sister misunderstood us." Ye Hao smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"Misunderstood?" Zhuer blinked. "Misunderstood what?"

"Forget it for now. By the way, how's it going with Spidey?" Ye Hao's eyes lit up with curiosity.

Zhuer pouted disdainfully and said, "I don't like him."

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"Why? I thought Spidey was into you." Ye Hao was genuinely confused.

"That's just his wishful thinking." Zhuer said indifferently.

"We're not even the same type of being. Even if we were together, I'd probably end up devouring him one day if I couldn't control myself."

Ye Hao let out a dry laugh.

He understood Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor's nature all too well—after all, Zhuer was his second martial soul.

Just then, Zhuer suddenly spoke again.

"Master, could your sister have misunderstood that I'm… your partner?"

Zhuer was always perceptive.

Ye Hao's mouth twitched, then he laughed in frustration.

"Nothing gets past you. Out of the three of you, you're definitely the smartest.

Yeah, my sister totally thinks we're together now.

And now I have to explain everything later—such a hassle."

Zhuer suddenly grinned mischievously.

"Then… why don't we just try it out?"

Ye Hao snapped his head around and shook it violently.

"Zhuer, don't even think about it! I'm seriously afraid that one night you'll—"

Zhuer let out a cold chuckle.

"Relax, I was just messing with you."

Then, she narrowed her eyes playfully.

"But… I can tell, Master. You actually like your sister, don't you?"

Ye Hao's expression shifted.

Then, he sighed in amusement.

"I really can't hide anything from you."

"Yes, I do like my sister. But now that she thinks I'm her biological brother, things have gotten… complicated."

Zhuer smirked.

"Want me to get Xiao Hong to set you two up?"

Ye Hao immediately shook his head.

"Xiao Hong? That dog? No way. That guy is completely unreliable."

Meanwhile, in the tournament draw, something unexpected happened.

The Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Second Team was matched against Shrek Academy!

Even before entering the arena, the Heaven Dou Second Team had already mocked Shrek's ridiculous uniforms.

And honestly—who could blame them?

Flender's bizarre fashion choices had completely backfired.

He thought he was creating a bold, eye-catching design, but instead, they had become the laughingstock of the entire city.

As soon as Shrek Academy entered the waiting area, Dai Mubai and the others immediately found a hidden corner—they couldn't even lift their heads in shame.

Perhaps it was fate's favor, but when the Shrek team saw that their opponent was the second team of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, their morale soared, and they were eager to fight.

"Master, let me go first!" Xiao Wu was the first to volunteer, her eyes blazing with fiery determination. Earlier, when they had entered the venue, Ye Hao had already caused her to suffer a setback.

The second team of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy belonged to the same system as Ye Hao's Emperor Team. The rivalry between Shrek Academy and Heaven Dou Imperial Academy had long been irreconcilable. From the moment Flender and the others were driven out of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, the seed of hatred had been sown.

Now, karma had come full circle!

Dai Mubai's eyes lit up. "Master, I've already investigated them. Ye Hao is not among their ranks, and their average strength is only around level 35. If all seven of us from Shrek act together, we'll ensure they're utterly crushed to avenge our past humiliation!"

"Exactly!" Ma Hongjun chimed in. "Master, let me go! Shrek Academy's disgrace must be washed away by my own hands!"

Everyone spoke eagerly, while the Grandmaster remained calm, lost in thought.

After a moment, he said, "This time, Mubai will lead the team. The lineup will be Tang San, Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, Jiang Zhu, Xiao Wu, and Tai Long. Hongjun, you don't need to participate this time; you'll have your chance later."

"This is Shrek Academy's first battle. You must defeat them as quickly as possible. I'll give you one minute. After one minute, I don't want to see a single one of them still standing!" The Grandmaster's voice was cold and firm.

Hearing this, Qin Ming hesitated, his heart growing heavy.

He understood the deep-seated hatred between Shrek Academy and Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, and he knew this battle was inevitable.

Although Qin Ming had already left Heaven Dou Imperial Academy to join Shrek, at this moment, he felt an ominous unease.

He had just caught a glimpse of Ye Hao among the crowd. Given what he knew about Ye Hao, this match was unlikely to be so simple.

From the Grandmaster's tone, this battle was not just about regaining their dignity—it was a battle he was supremely confident in winning. To the Grandmaster, the second team was nothing more than a bunch of nobodies. The Shrek Seven Devils were his personal disciples, and now it was time to test their training results.

At that moment, a faint smirk appeared on Xiao Wu's lips, a flash of killing intent flickering in her eyes. She clenched her fists, eager to crush Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's second team.

She might not be able to defeat Ye Hao, but these second-rate pests were easy prey.

"Brother, let's strike hard later. I don't want to see this group again," Xiao Wu suggested.

Tang San smiled slightly, full of confidence. "Don't worry, Xiao Wu. I'm already a Soul Ancestor and can now fight Ye Hao on even ground. This battle isn't just about Shrek's pride—it's about slapping Ye Hao in the face. And according to the Master's investigation, Ye Hao doesn't need to participate in these early matches, as the Emperor Team gets a direct pass to the knockout stage."

Hearing this, Xiao Wu puffed her cheeks in frustration. "Why do we have to fight our way up step by step while they get a free pass? No way! I'll go even harder! That second team's captain—Brother, you must leave him to me. He just made a face at me earlier!"

At this, Tang San's face darkened slightly before nodding in agreement.

Meanwhile, in another rest area, the entire second team of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was bewildered.

Because the Emperor Team had arrived.

Initially, when they saw that their opponent was Shrek Academy, they had been ecstatic, eager to humiliate them and make them a laughingstock.

But unexpectedly, the Emperor Team had come with a demand—they wanted several members of the second team to give up their spots so that members of the Emperor Team could take their place.

"Why?! We're Shrek Academy's opponents! Why should we step aside?" The second team's captain protested.

Yu Tianheng sighed. "We've fought Shrek Academy before. You have no idea how ruthless they are. We're doing this for your own good. If you lose, it won't just be your own disgrace—it'll be a humiliation for the entire academy."

"Besides, don't forget—the three education committee members and His Majesty are watching from the stands. If you lose the first match, what do you think will happen when His Majesty…"

Hearing this, the second team's captain shuddered. Strictly speaking, they were just cannon fodder. Their primary purpose was to help the Emperor Team gather intelligence on potential opponents for the knockout rounds.

A strong opening victory was crucial for a team's morale, and with Emperor Xue Ye himself—who was technically the academy's highest authority—watching, losing to Shrek Academy would be an utter embarrassment.

With no other choice, the second team's captain could only comply with the Emperor Team's demand.

Three members were withdrawn and replaced by Ye Hao, Yu Tianheng, and Zhu Zhuqing.