CHAPTER 51

"The members of the Shrek team—have they actually broken through to the Great Soul Master realm in just half a month?!"

"That kind of cultivation speed is terrifying! Even with immense talent, breaking through nearly ten levels in half a month should be impossible!"

"No matter how astonishing their talent is, Great Soul Master level still can't match the comprehensive strength of the all-Soul Sovereign Emperor Team!"

…

The crowd at Soto City's Great Spirit Arena was stunned as they witnessed Dai Mubai's spirit rings manifest.

Only half a month ago, Shrek's team was recorded as having soul power levels around ten. Now, several members were displaying the yellow twin rings of a Great Soul Master.

Such a leap was almost absurd—unless one knew about Yu Chen's [Divine Selection: Mimicry Domain].

Under the unique accelerated training effect of Yuchen's Mimicry Domain, the Shrek members could train at unprecedented speed, far surpassing even the top elite students in the empire. Without it, their rapid cultivation would have been impossible, regardless of talent.

"Great Soul Masters already?!"

"The last reports we received stated their levels were just over ten—how did they rise so fast?"

Yu Tianheng, leading the Emperor Team, was visibly shaken. His gaze lingered on the two yellow spirit rings glowing beneath Dai Mubai and the others.

He and his teammates had researched Shrek Academy thoroughly after learning of their perfect record in team battles here in Soto City.

"Brother Tianheng, even if they've advanced, they're still Great Soul Masters. We're Soul Sovereigns—each of us with the best ring configurations!"

"Although your 'uncle' is somewhat of a mystery… we have the advantage."

The calm voice came from Dugu Yan, her long green hair fluttering. Her Martial Soul—Bi-Phased Green Scaled Snake—emanated a subtle toxic aura.

"Then we'll try and see the result for ourselves."

Yu Tianheng's eyes sharpened as the yellow spirit ring beneath his feet lit up.

First Spirit Ability—Thunderclap Dragon Claw!

Zzzzt!

Blue lightning wrapped around his arm as he lunged toward Yu Chen like a bolt of thunder.

"If you want to harm Brother Chen, you'll have to go through me first!"

White Tiger Barrier!

Dai Mubai stepped in front of Yu Chen, his first spirit ring shining as a pale yellow energy shield enveloped him.

Boom!

Despite the barrier, Yu Tianheng's thunder-empowered claw smashed through with overwhelming spirit power. The White Tiger Barrier shattered, fragments of energy scattering in the air as Dai Mubai was forced back seven steps, nearly falling to one knee.

"First Ability—Blue Silver Entanglement!"

"First Ability—Phoenix Fire Line!"

"Qibao Turns Out—One: Power!"

Tang San, Ma Hongjun, and Ning Rongrong responded instantly. Their attacks shot toward the front lines of the Emperor Team.

Meanwhile, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing launched a pincer strike, flanking from both sides to pierce the rear line.

"Guardian Shell!"

"Reinforced Shell!"

Two burly members of the Emperor Team stepped forward, spirit rings flaring. A thick blue turtle shell appeared over their bodies—Martial Soul: Xuanwu Turtle, the most durable defense spirit on the continent.

Clang! Boom!

Tang San's vines, Ma Hongjun's flame, even Xiao Wu's rapid strikes—all broke apart against the turtle defense, unable to make a dent.

Zhu Zhuqing's speed assault also failed to breach, forcing her to leap back defensively.

"Beautiful counter!"

"The Emperor Team is too solid!"

"I put everything on them—and I'm winning big!"

…

The audience roared with approval. Most had bet on the Emperor Team, and Shrek's failed offensive had only reinforced their choice.

"Sigh… seems Soto City's Great Arena won't escape disaster."

"Contact the treasury—prepare to release seven million Gold Soul Coins in payouts."

High above in the observation room, Lu Yang, the person in charge, sighed deeply. Though he had placed hope in Shrek Academy, the raw difference in power was evident. The Arena stood to lose a massive payout if Emperor Team won again.

"Everyone, concentrate your spirit power."

"Yu Chen's double spirit awakening is about to activate. It'll place immense pressure on his body."

From the Shrek rest area, Flender and the others watched closely, surging their spirit power in sync. They knew the moment had come—Yu Chen would now move.

"Uncle, I already said, you won't win."

"I've only used my first ability. Many of our team haven't even acted yet."

Yu Tianheng grinned confidently, flicking his wrist as his lightning dissipated.

But Yu Chen had already stepped forward.

"If you don't try, how will you know?"

Hum—hum—hum!

As he stepped onto the battlefield, three spirit rings slowly emerged at his feet.

All three were jet-black—ten-thousand-year rings.

"T-Ten thousand years?!"

"Three of them? At age twelve?!"

"Impossible! No one can absorb three ten-thousand-year rings consecutively! Not even Titled Douluo!"

The battlefield fell silent.

Even the proud Emperor Team was frozen in place, jaws agape.

Yu Chen had never used his spirit before in the arena—until now.

ROOOOAR—!!

From behind Yu Chen erupted an enormous Azure Dragon, nearly a hundred meters long, scales gleaming like sapphire lightning. A moment later, a radiant Vermillion Bird, wreathed in eternal flame, soared high above.

The Azure Dragon's three black spirit rings pulsed with tremendous pressure. The Vermillion Bird, hovering beside it, bore a fourth ten-thousand-year ring beneath its wings.

The light dimmed. The arena trembled.

Four black spirit rings, twin divine beasts.

The presence of a god-king in training.

At that moment, Yu Chen stood alone like a divine sovereign descended into the mortal realm.

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