In Star Luo City, the Star Emperor Grand Hotel, owned by the imperial family, was no longer accepting outsiders and was specifically used as a resting place for the participants of the Soul Battle Tournament.
As the defending champions of the previous Soul Battle Tournament, Shrek Academy's leading teacher and participating students were naturally housed on the top floor. Looking out through the windows, the lights below twinkled, revealing the bustling street scenes of Star Luo City's prosperity.
However, Wang Yan, the leading teacher from Shrek Academy, had no mood to appreciate the scenery. He paced back and forth in the corridor until a nearby door opened, and he suddenly turned and walked over anxiously.
"Luo Chen, how is Xiao Tao's condition?"
Ling Luochen gently closed the door before turning to look at Wang Yan and shaking his head. "Her evil fire has completely erupted. Although I managed to suppress it for a while, my soul power level is lower than hers, so I can't hold it for long."
"Alas." Wang Yan let out a long sigh. "It's a pity that Yuhao hasn't woken up yet. Otherwise, with his ultimate ice, he should be able to help Xiao Tao recover."
As he spoke, Wang Yan looked at Ling Luochen in front of him. "How are your injuries?"
"I'm fine. Fortunately, Xiao Tao's eruption happened early. Otherwise, if we had let our guard down, the damage we suffered might have been even greater."
Wang Yan nodded, his expression somewhat grim. "Alas, it's a shame about Haoxuan and the others..."
He stopped halfway through his sentence.
Ling Luochen, standing nearby, looked serious. "As members of Shrek's inspection team, we are already prepared for this. Even if only a few of us remain, we can still help the academy win the Soul Battle Tournament championship."
Wang Yan was not as optimistic as Ling Luochen, but he still nodded. "It depends on how the academy arranges it."
As they were speaking, a boy with pinkish-blue hair suddenly rushed out of another room. He looked to be only about twelve years old and, upon exiting, immediately looked toward Wang Yan.
"Teacher Wang, Yuhao has woken up."
"He's awake?" Wang Yan's expression changed, and he hurriedly rushed into the nearby room. Although he was not very clear on the academy's specific arrangements, he understood what a student with twin martial souls—both rare top-tier martial souls—meant to the academy.
If such a student were to suffer any harm due to an accident, he probably wouldn't be able to explain it to the academy. Upon hearing the news that Huo Yuhao had woken up, Wang Yan felt a slight relief in his heart, while his figure had already rushed into the room.
"Yuhao, how are you feeling?"
In the room, a young man had just sat up in the bed. After painfully shaking his head for a moment, he slowly came back to his senses.
"Teacher Wang..."
"Yuhao, no rush, take it slow. How did you manage to break free from that evil soul master's grasp back then, and why did you faint afterward?"
"I was..." Huo Yuhao thought for a moment. "At that time, I was captured by the evil soul master. In desperation, I could only use all my mental power to attack him. Later, I also fainted due to the backlash."
"By the way, how long was I unconscious? What about the Soul Battle Tournament, and the others?"
"It's fine. We've already arrived in Star Luo City, and this is our resting place. You weren't unconscious for too long, and the Soul Battle Tournament hasn't started yet." Wang Yan shook his head.
"As for the others... the several disciples who were seriously injured have been sent back to the academy, and the rest are here recovering."
Hearing this, Huo Yuhao let out a slight sigh of relief, but it seemed as if he suddenly remembered something. "What about Senior Sister Xiao Tao? I remember at the end, she seemed..."
"It's fine. You've just woken up, don't think too much. Luochen has temporarily suppressed it for her." Seeing that Huo Yuhao was about to get up, Wang Yan quickly pressed him back onto the bed. "Wait until you're fully recovered before helping Xiao Tao."
He then glanced at the pinkish-blue-haired boy nearby. "Wang Dong, Yuhao has just woken up, so we won't disturb him. You stay here and take good care of him."
"Mm." Wang Dong nodded in agreement, and only then did Wang Yan leave the room with the others.
After closing the door, Wang Yan looked back once more. "This child, Yuhao, is still too kind-hearted."
Ling Luochen nearby did not speak, only nodding slightly. Before she could say anything else, she seemed to suddenly sense something and turned her head toward the staircase on the side.
A group of over a dozen people was emerging from there, led by two elderly men, followed by a group of young men and women.
"Sun Moon Empire Royal Soul Engineering Academy." Wang Yan also noticed and turned his head, murmuring to himself softly.
As the runners-up of the previous Soul Battle Tournament, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy was naturally also housed on the top floor.
The people from Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy had arrived.
Wang Yan's expression was somewhat dour. Shrek Academy had encountered an accident, and now, with such a powerful opponent, he could only hope that the academy would make arrangements soon.
Ma Rulong's Grandfather noticed Wang Yan's gaze, glanced at him, let out a cold snort, and then walked into the room arranged for them.
"Hmph, this Shrek Academy is truly overbearing. They change their leading teacher every Soul Battle Tournament. Do they think they can easily defeat us without needing to research any tactics? This time, they even sent such a young one."
"Teacher Ma, being young doesn't necessarily mean lacking ability," Xiao Hongchen said faintly from the side. "Isn't Captain Ma himself young and promising?"
Ma Rulong's Grandfather's expression stiffened. He glanced at Xiao Hongchen, then quickly changed the subject. "Alright, we've just arrived here today. Rest well tonight. You don't need to worry about the rest. We'll discuss tactics in detail before the competition starts."
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Far away in the Sun Moon Empire, Lin Jiayi looked at the empty arena and let out a slight sigh.
"Teacher, it's so late, and you still haven't rested?"
Lin Jiayi turned his head and saw Lin Xiao walking toward him. "It's nothing. Staying up all night is common when researching soul tools. What about you? Why haven't you rested either?"
"I just came out and saw that the light was still on here, so I came to check." Lin Xiao stopped in his tracks, looking at the expression on Lin Jiayi's face. "Teacher, are you thinking about the Soul Battle Tournament?"
"Yes." Lin Jiayi sighed lightly. "For so many years, Shrek Academy has seemed unbeatable, which makes me overthink it."
"Alright, let's not talk about that. Once this Soul Battle Tournament is over, you'll officially enter Illustrious Virtue Hall. Although I won't be able to guide you like now, you can come to me anytime if you have any questions."
"Mm." Lin Xiao nodded. Looking at Lin Jiayi, he suddenly smiled. "Teacher, rest assured, this time we will definitely defeat Shrek Academy."
"Why do you sound even more confident than I?"
Lin Jiayi also smiled.
"It's not exactly confidence." Lin Xiao shook his head. "It's just a feeling."
"Then I hope your feeling comes true."
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