At this very moment, when the words "Rank 72 Power Attack System Spirit Saint" exploded like a thunderclap in the lobby of the Star Luo Imperial Hotel...
The atmosphere, which had already frozen due to Xuan Zi releasing his nine rings, completely fell into a near-eerie stagnation.
It felt as if even the air had been sucked dry by this terrifying information.
Immediately after, a series of gasps echoed, rising and falling like bellows among the crowd.
Rank 72... What kind of concept is that?
One must know, although the All-Continent High-Rank Soul Master Academy Soul Dueling Tournament gathers Geniuses from various countries, the age limit for participants is under twenty.
In this age group, the vast majority of so-called Geniuses who can reach Rank 40 or so are already considered top-tier among their respective academies.
But now... Shrek Academy just threw out a Rank 72 Spirit Saint!
It's like everyone came to participate in a bicycle race, but Shrek drove a heavy tank onto the field, and the cannon was aimed at everyone.
Despair! Shock! This extreme emotion instantly enveloped the hearts of all the teachers and students leading other academies present.
But after the shock, what followed was even more fanatical worship and awe.
"Is this... Shrek?"
"Too terrifying... Is this the foundation of the continent's number one academy?"
"No wonder they dare to be so arrogant! They have the capital to be arrogant!"
"Yeah! If I had their strength, I would definitely be even more arrogant than them!"
"Sigh, it's a pity, my Aptitude is too poor, I couldn't join Shrek back then! If only I could have joined Shrek too!"
Sounds of discussion quickly arose.
No one blamed Xuan Zi for whether his actions were inappropriate; instead, everyone showed awe and admiration for Shrek Academy.
After all, in this world where the strong are respected, the fear of the weak towards the strong often turns into a kind of morbid, blind worship.
So at this very moment, after learning that the students of Shrek Academy were so powerful, they looked at the Shrek group with increasing awe, and that envy was almost spilling out of their eyes.
And this kind of look was exactly the "spiritual food" that Xuan Zi and the Shrek group needed most.
Feeling the awe-filled gazes around him that were almost solidifying, Xuan Zi was smiling like a blooming old chrysanthemum.
Hahahaha! Awesome! So awesome! This kind of scene of showing off in front of others is worth having a few more times!
Xuan Zi felt completely comfortable all over.
And Dai Yueheng, who was standing behind Xuan Zi, was also beaming with pride at this moment.
As the eldest son of the Duke of White Tiger, he was naturally arrogant. Now seeing others behave like this, the arrogance in his bones was fully revealed.
"Hmph."
Xuan Zi snorted triumphantly, very satisfied with the current effect. But he felt it was not enough.
Since he wanted to show off, he had to go all the way. He would just take this opportunity to properly display the might of their Shrek Academy!
Therefore, he looked at the staff member who was completely dumbfounded again and continued in a casual tone: "Don't just stand there, keep writing."
"This is just the beginning!"
The staff member suddenly came back to his senses, the pen in his hand almost slipping, and he stuttered in response: "Yes... Yes! Please speak, sir! Please speak!"
Xuan Zi cleared his throat and spoke again. Every word was like a heavy hammer, smashing fiercely into the hearts of everyone present.
"The second one, Chen Zifeng!"
"Age, nineteen."
"Spirit, Soul Chasing Sword!"
"spirit power Rank—"
"Rank 57, Power Attack System Spirit King!"
"The third one, Gongyang Mo!"
"Age, nineteen."
"Spirit, Rainbow Dragon!"
"spirit power Rank—"
"Rank 59, Auxiliary System Tool Spirit King!"
"The fourth one, Dai Yueheng!"
"..."
Xuan Zi kept speaking as if he were reciting a menu.
He had no intention of hiding the strength of their Shrek Academy at all, directly revealing all the abilities of their Shrek Team members without reservation.
The students and teachers from the other academies present became more and more shocked as they listened. In the end, when Xuan Zi finished announcing the last name, the others present were completely speechless. Each of them looked as if they had seen a ghost.
Xuan Zi smiled triumphantly.
"Let's go!"
"Time to rest!"
With another wave of his hand, he carried his wine gourd, not even looking at the people around him who had been completely conquered, and swaggered towards the hotel's VIP elevator.
Behind him, the group of Shrek starting team members were all holding their heads high and walking with a brisk pace. They were enjoying this kind of exit, watched by everyone, like emperors.
Even those reserve members, such as Huo Yuhao, Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and the like... At this moment, infected by Xuan Zi, Dai Yueheng, and the others, they seemed to have also become infatuated deep in their hearts with this feeling of being admired by thousands and having their blood boil.
Something called the glory of Shrek Academy began to take root in their hearts.
...
Meanwhile.
Just as Xuan Zi was taking the Shrek group to show off in the hotel, enjoying the pleasure of vanity.
Outside Star Luo City.
The sun was setting, and the residual sun was like blood.
The golden-red afterglow sprinkled on the towering and thick walls of Star Luo City, draping this ancient imperial city in a solemn and magnificent golden veil. At the end of the wide official road, a few figures were slowly walking over.
They did not make a big fanfare like Shrek, nor did they have that arrogant, overbearing attitude. But these few people walked very steadily. Every step they took seemed to resonate strangely with the pulse of the earth.
The leading youth had a posture as straight as a pine, dressed in white as snow, which was dyed with a faint golden radiance under the setting sun. His face was peerlessly handsome, yet it did not show a hint of femininity; instead, it revealed an edge like a drawn sword.
Especially those eyes. Deep, calm. Just like the sea before a storm, seemingly calm, but actually containing terrifying power enough to swallow the world. He was Liu Yuan.
After days of traveling, Liu Yuan and his team finally arrived at this moment at the center where the winds and clouds of the continent gathered — Star Luo City.
Standing outside the city gate, Liu Yuan stopped, raised his head slightly, and his gaze pierced through the bustling crowd, looking at the huge city tower that was a hundred zhang high. And above the city tower, the Star Luo Empire flag fluttering in the wind.
"Star Luo City..."
Liu Yuan whispered, a meaningful arc slowly curling up at the corner of his mouth.
"Traveled for so long."
"Finally arrived."
"Let's go, let's enter the city and sign up."
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