Chapter 134 – Heaven Dou vs. Shrek: The Wager Duel
Once everyone understood who the two participating teams were, everything became clear.
One of them was the Emperor Battle Team, led by Yu Tianheng, the direct heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
The rest of the team were geniuses from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, including the granddaughter of the Jade Phosphor Douluo—Dugu Yan.
With such a lineup, how could they possibly lose?
It seemed Yu Luomian's motive was to display his clan's strength.
If that was the case, betting on the Emperor Battle Team was a sure win.
However, once people learned the identity of the opposing team, the mood shifted again—
it turned out to be the Shrek Team.
Among them was the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Ning Rongrong; the Star Luo Empire's prince, Dai Mubai; and Zhu Zhuqing of the Zhu Clan.
The nobles and clan heads exchanged astonished looks.
Such an oddly mixed team—with members from so many powerful groups—but their strength couldn't be underestimated either.
Soon, the Great Spirit Arena's management distributed detailed profiles of both teams' spirit power levels to each of the six great clans.
The Emperor Battle Team held a clear advantage:
Captain Yu Tianheng and vice-captain Dugu Yan were both level thirty-nine, just a step from level forty.
Their teammates: Shi Mo at level thirty-eight, Shi Mo's brother at level thirty-seven, Yu Feng and Oslo both at level thirty-six, and Ye Lingling at level thirty-five.
The Shrek Team's captain, Dai Mubai, was level thirty-eight, vice-captain Tang San only level thirty-two, Zhu Zhuqing level thirty-three, Ning Rongrong and Oscar both level thirty-one, and Ma Hongjun at level twenty-eight.
On paper, a full tier of difference existed between the two teams.
But Shrek had Ning Rongrong.
Her three spirit rings—power, agility, and spirit energy amplification—boosted attributes by up to forty percent.
That level of support could certainly compensate for much of the level gap.
Still, Ning Rongrong's spirit power reserves were limited. Supporting her teammates through an entire match would be impossible; she would have to pick her targets carefully.
How much her skill proficiency could balance the difference would depend on her mastery.
Overall, the Emperor Battle Team still held the upper hand.
Dugu Feng, however, found the situation unexpectedly intriguing. Who would have thought the upcoming duel between Shrek and Emperor Battle Teams carried such weight behind the scenes?
His own involvement had altered the strengths of both teams.
Dugu Yan had gained a full level, surely due to a spirit bone provided by her grandfather, Dugu Bo.
Zhu Zhuqing had improved by five levels thanks to the pearl within her body.
Ning Rongrong had risen by three levels—ever since training alongside him at the Heaven Dou Royal Junior Academy, she had worked far harder, and the results showed.
Given these changes, the battle's outcome was uncertain.
But then Dugu Feng smiled—after all, Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing all carried his spirit pearls within them.
Whoever he wished to win, would win.
He possessed more than enough leverage.
Dugu Bo had entrusted him to handle all the betting matters personally. He trusted his son completely.
Dugu Feng wasn't in a hurry. He ordered the twin Emerald Serpent Dragons to covertly observe the wagers of each clan.
Few spirit masters were capable of noticing a ten-thousand-year soul beast in stealth.
By the day before the duel, he had a full report.
The Ge Clan, Zhu Clan, Dai Clan, and Saint Dragon Sect had all bet on the Emperor Battle Team to win.
Naturally, they favored the team with higher spirit power levels—it was the safer bet.
As for Yu Luomian's wager, Dugu Feng didn't attempt to spy on it.
At rank eighty-six Spirit Douluo, Yu Luomian's power was too great; even his Emerald Serpent might be discovered.
So, Dugu Feng made his move.
He placed his wager on the Shrek Team.
Since most factions were betting on Emperor Battle Team, Shrek's victory would yield the greatest returns.
He understood how to maximize profit perfectly.
If Yu Luomian had also bet on Emperor Battle Team, a Shrek victory would make the Dugu Clan the sole winner.
That meant claiming half of the other clans' combined profits—nearly seventy percent of the Great Spirit Arena's revenues for the next six years.
A tempting fortune indeed.
This battle was worth taking action for.
Whatever Yu Luomian planned, he would find himself outplayed.
After all, several major powers had representatives fighting in this duel—perhaps it was time to let their "alliance" fracture a little.
Dugu Feng's eyes glinted coldly. He had made up his mind.
On the day of the duel, the Great Spirit Arena of Soto City was already abuzz, preparing for the grand event.
Around the central arena stood countless private booths, enclosed boxes filled with nobles and gamblers who had placed enormous stakes.
At the top level, one enormous grand box was packed to capacity.
Inside were representatives of the six factions who had placed the biggest bets—the ultimate power behind the arena itself.
They sat directly facing the stage, where a golden spotlight illuminated the center of the arena, casting every detail in sharp relief for all to see.
Once preparations were complete, the doors on both sides of the stage opened simultaneously.
The Emperor Battle Team and the Shrek Team stepped proudly into the arena.
The Shrek Team's seven members wore matching dark uniforms and green masks, exuding quiet confidence.
The Emperor Battle Team entered in perfect formation, led by Yu Tianheng. Their positioning was flawless—optimized for cooperative group combat—displaying unity and discipline.
Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan stood at the center, one ahead and one behind.
They were no longer lovers, merely comrades—but that made their teamwork even sharper and more professional.
The atmosphere around them was no longer cheerful, but serious—cold and ready for battle.
As the two teams faced each other, their gazes locked.
Yu Tianheng and Dai Mubai were the first to clash eyes, invisible lightning sparking between them.
Dragon and tiger roars filled the arena.
Both men possessed powerful beast martial souls and stood just one level apart—truly a battle of equals.
Dugu Yan and Tang San's eyes also met briefly before they averted their gazes to analyze the opposing formations.
As control-type spirit masters, they bore heavy burdens—to manage allies, restrict enemies, and decide the flow of battle.
Their concentration was absolute.
Then came the command for battle.
In the same instant, all fourteen unleashed their spirit power.
Fourteen auras erupted skyward at once, their killing intent palpable.
Prideful geniuses, none of them would ever accept defeat. In their eyes burned only the hunger for victory.
From Dugu Feng's vantage point, the two teams mirrored each other's structure: power attackers, agility attackers, control, healer, and support—all in balanced positions.
The referee gave the signal—
The battle began.
Both teams surged forward like colliding waves.
As expected, Shrek would likely adopt their usual "lure and decapitate" strategy.
Against an enemy with superior spirit power, injuring ten fingers was meaningless—it was better to cut off one.
If they could combine their full strength to take down a single opponent, the tide of battle might yet turn.
(END CHAPTER)
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