The Seven-in-One Fusion Skill unleashed by the Shrek Seven Devils was truly eye-opening.
Bibi Dong had originally been full of confidence in the Spirit Hall Academy team, but after witnessing Yu Xiaogang's methods today, she could not help feeling wary.
After the match ended, she summoned all seven members of the Spirit Hall team.
Yan, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena stood in the front row.
Bibi Dong said calmly:
"Tang San used his Spirit Avatar today. With his current condition, there is no way he can use it again tomorrow. If he tries to force it, he will definitely suffer backlash. So you don't need to worry about that. As long as you follow my method and destroy their Seven-in-One Fusion Skill in advance, you can completely crush them."
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope."
Bibi Dong then explained the method for breaking the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill.
"Have you all understood?"
"We understand, Your Holiness."
Bibi Dong nodded with a faint smile.
Standing behind her, Ghost Douluo suddenly said sternly:
"Since the founding of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, the champion's reward has never been so generous. Those three spirit bones were originally prepared for you. This is also your chance to make a name for yourselves. Don't you dare disgrace Spirit Hall. If you lose, I'll throw you into Death Canyon to train for three years!"
At the mention of "Death Canyon," the group shivered uncontrollably.
Though Death Canyon was indeed a place for young spirit masters to temper themselves, it was also filled with danger. No one wanted to go there.
Ghost Douluo simply wanted to pressure them—make them appreciate how serious losing the championship would be.
Bibi Dong in her heart speculated that Yu Xiaogang might still have other strategies prepared for facing the Spirit Hall Academy team.
She reminded them:
"With the Grandmaster there, the Shrek Academy team is difficult to predict. In tomorrow's finals, aside from what I just taught you, you must also adapt on your own."
"Understood."
"All right, go rest early."
"Yes."
The seven then withdrew from the Pope's Hall.
On their way back, everyone was silent, as if contemplating the possibilities of tomorrow's battle against Shrek Academy.
Xie Yue suddenly spoke:
"Shrek Academy is cunning, but there's no need to worry. We will definitely take the championship."
Hu Liena added:
"That's right. Although their seven have soul power that temporarily reaches the seventieth rank when fused, the power of my Martial Soul Fusion with my brother is not weaker than theirs."
"Exactly. And don't forget Yan-ge and us!"
Xie Yue glanced at his teammates and then at Yan, a strange smile appearing on his face.
"You all call me boss, but in reality, Yan-ge is the most important part of our entire team. Tomorrow, you'll get to see Yan-ge's true strength. With him here, the championship is definitely ours."
"His true strength? Yan-ge still has trump cards we don't know about?"
Everyone looked toward Yan with curiosity.
These days, Yan had changed drastically—barely speaking at all.
They wondered privately whether it was because of Shui Bing'er of Tianshui Academy and Huo Wu of Blazing Academy.
Ever since those two girls appeared, Yan clearly grew closer to them.
It was also because of Yan that the two were granted permission by Bibi Dong to watch the final three matches at Pope's Hill.
The one suffering the most was Hu Liena. Yan no longer paid her any attention, treating her like a complete stranger.
The presence of those two girls even stirred a faint jealousy in her heart.
But with the finals approaching, she forced herself to suppress her emotions.
"Don't worry. We will definitely defeat them."
Yan said confidently.
Over the past three years, he had experienced and grown through many things.
He believed he would crush all opponents in this tournament and claim the spirit bone prize.
Early the next morning.
After breakfast, the Shrek Seven Devils prepared to depart.
Yu Xiaogang scanned the seven with a serious gaze and reminded them:
"Remember everything I told you. Do your best, but above all else—stay safe."
Flender added:
"Children, I've witnessed your growth all the way here. To see you reach the finals fills me with pride. Like Xiaogang said, I will not allow any casualties. I want each of you to return safely."
"Understood."
The seven replied in unison.
"Good, let's go."
With full confidence, they headed toward the Pope's Hall.
Along the way, Tang San pulled Xiao Wu aside and whispered:
"Xiao Wu, do you remember what I told you before?"
"Ge, I remember."
"Good. Don't be nervous. No matter what happens, I will protect you."
"Ge, I know."
During yesterday's match against the Godwind Academy, Tang San used the Clear Sky Hammer's Spirit Avatar. The hammer's enormous power had nearly overwhelmed him. He vaguely heard the cue to withdraw the hammer, which allowed him to retract it successfully.
He had thought that cue came from Yu Xiaogang, but after the match he learned it wasn't.
Only then did he realize—it had been his father Tang Hao's voice.
This filled him with confidence. Perhaps his father had been watching over him all along.
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Yan and his teammates had already arrived at the square in front of the Pope's Hall, awaiting the final battle.
Bibi Dong, Ning Fengzhi, and the three Title Douluo were already seated.
The three spirit bones—the champion's reward—lay quietly upon a red silk tray, waiting for the victor.
Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, Shui Bing'er, Xue Wu, and Feng Xiaotian—defeated by Tang San yesterday—all came to watch.
One team represented Spirit Hall.
The other represented the Heaven Dou Empire.
The six captains and vice-captains all came from Heaven Dou. Though they disliked Tang San and the Shrek group's attitude, they could not openly support Yan. They merely stood silently, maintaining neutrality.
"The final battle of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament is about to begin. Both teams, please prepare. The match will officially start in one quarter of an hour."
Both sides returned to their positions.
The Shrek Seven Devils gathered around Yu Xiaogang. Tang San took out seven Dragon-Ganoderma leaves from his Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse, sharing them with everyone.
The Dragon-Ganoderma leaf could accelerate recovery, stimulate rapid soul power regeneration, and sharpen mental clarity. Taking them before battle would help them maintain peak condition for longer.
"Follow the plan. Once I injure those six, Yan will be left to you."
"Don't worry, Little San. We'll definitely take him down."
Tang San nodded.
Yu Xiaogang placed his hand out.
"For honor—may you succeed."
The Shrek Seven stacked their hands atop his.
"Shrek will win!"
Their powerful shout echoed across the entire square.
The Spirit Hall team scoffed.
"What a bunch of overconfident fools. Today we'll show them the true strength of Spirit Hall Academy."
The quarter hour passed quickly.
Both teams walked to the center of the arena.
Today, the Spirit Hall Academy team wore specially made fire-red uniforms, embroidered with exquisite golden thread.
In contrast, Shrek's dung-green uniforms covered in messy advertisement logos looked even more crude.
"Both teams, prepare yourselves. Release your martial souls. The battle begins in one minute!"
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