As the fourteen members of the two teams took the stage, the host introduced their information one by one.
Shrek Academy Team:
Captain: Zhang Lexuan, Spirit: Moon, Level 72 attack system Spirit Saint.
Vice-Captain: Han Ruoruo, Spirit: Shaking Gold Rope, Level 66 control system Spirit Emperor.
Wu Ming, Spirit: Golden Crow, Level 59 attack system Spirit King.
Gu Fan, Spirit: Swan, Level 55 support system Spirit King.
Hua Yao, Spirit: Lotus, Level 55 control system Spirit King.
Lu Zhongyin, Spirit: Iron Fist Tiger, Level 53 attack system Spirit King.
Li Muhua, Spirit: Stone Armor Bear, Level 52 defense system Spirit King.
Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy Team:
Captain: Xu Tianran, Spirit: Purple Bright Heaven Extinguishing Dragon, Level 72, 7-ring Soul Engineer.
Vice-Captain: Qin Jie, Spirit: War Horse, Level 61, 6-ring Soul Engineer.
Ji Rufeng, Spirit: Wild Bird, Level 57, 5-ring Soul Engineer.
Ma Tianming, Spirit: Ice Seal Deer, Level 55, 5-ring Soul Engineer.
Zhu Xiaobo, Spirit: Divine Wood Ape, Level 54, 5-ring Soul Engineer.
Niu Yiming, Spirit: Flame Crane, Level 53, 5-ring Soul Engineer.
Yang Mei, Spirit: Bayberry, Level 51, 5-ring Soul Engineer.
The Spirit Masters of both teams were a super combination of one Spirit Saint, one Spirit Emperor, and five Spirit Kings, and the gap in spirit power levels between the two sides was not particularly large.
One was the top academy of the continent, the other was the top academy of the Sun Moon Empire; the members fighting on both sides were all top geniuses of the current era.
The only criticism was that most of the geniuses from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy had taken drugs to increase their spirit power.
But with the blessing of spirit tools, no one underestimated their strength.
After the host finished introducing the members of both sides, the two teams stood facing each other at a distance of thirty meters on the Soul Dueling Platform.
The host's voice continued: "Both teams, pay respects. You have one minute to release your Spirits."
After the host finished speaking, both teams saluted and then released their Spirits.
All fourteen members of both academies had the standard best spirit ring configuration.
The moment the Spirits were released, yellow, purple, and black spirit rings complemented each other, shining on the entire field.
Especially Zhang Lexuan and Xu Tianran, their seven spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, three black—slowly pulsed, bringing an overwhelming sense of oppression.
"All-Continent High-Level Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Grand Final, First Match, Team Battle, Begin!"
As the host's voice fell, the two teams moved instantly.
In the Shrek Academy formation, Wu Ming transformed into a Golden Crow, and Gu Fan transformed into a Swan, both rising directly from the ground.
Gu Fan's five spirit rings pulsed in unison, providing corresponding boosts to several teammates.
After receiving the boost, Wu Ming let out a cry, turned into a golden rainbow, and sped directly toward the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy formation.
Meanwhile, Zhang Lexuan pointed her jade-like finger toward the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy formation, a bright moon shining behind her, and countless moonbeams flew out.
Lu Zhongyin and Li Muhua transformed into the Iron Fist Tiger and Stone Armor Bear, rushing forward simultaneously.
Han Ruoruo and Hua Yao did not release their Spirit Abilities immediately, but they followed Zhang Lexuan and rushed forward.
Facing Shrek Academy's proactive attack, the corners of Xu Tianran's mouth lifted slightly, and a dragon roar resounded through the clouds.
"Brothers, give it your all. We must win this battle!"
As his voice fell, Xu Tianran armed himself completely.
Pieces of spirit tools appeared around Xu Tianran: the boost-type huang long set armor, the defense-type brilliant dragon shield, the close-combat attack-type brilliant dragon spear, the support-type brilliant dragon pendant, and the flying brilliant dragon wings.
A full set of Seventh-Rank huang long set, he was armed to the teeth.
Even without using the power of the Purple Blazing Heaven Dragon Martial Soul, he was enough to easily handle Spirit Saint-level powerhouses of the same level.
Many viewers were dumbfounded by this scene. So many spirit tools, and they were a matching set—is this the Crown Prince of the Sun Moon Empire?
Simply outrageously wealthy!
Besides Xu Tianran, his teammates also brought out their full strength.
Various spirit tools appeared one after another.
Various spirit tool lasers erupted, easily breaking Zhang Lexuan's Moonbeam Flow.
Yang Mei released his Spirit Ability. As a food system Spirit Master, his Spirit Abilities were basically used for auxiliary recovery.
Combined with his spirit tools, he perfectly interpreted self-sufficiency.
Five spirit rings flashed alternately, and Yang Mei threw a handful of bayberries to each teammate.
After eating the bayberries, everyone in the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy received corresponding boosts.
Or they held the bayberries in their mouths, waiting for the best time to consume them to increase fault tolerance.
Then Ji Rufeng transformed into a Wild Bird, and Niu Yiming transformed into a Flame Crane. Under the blessing of spirit tools, their speed suddenly surged, and they flew toward Wu Ming.
The Golden Crow Spirit was indeed very powerful, but wanting to defeat them one-on-two was basically impossible in a short time.
But Wu Ming was not afraid at all. With Gu Fan's support, even if she couldn't defeat these two guys in a short time, she was completely unafraid.
Ma Tianming and Zhu Xiaobo transformed into the Ice Seal Deer and Divine Wood Ape simultaneously, meeting Lu Zhongyin and Li Muhua.
The Ice Seal Deer and Divine Wood Ape both had control-oriented abilities, and with the blessing of spirit tools, their strength was indeed very strong.
But they couldn't withstand the timely support of Han Ruoruo and Hua Yao. The two's combined control, even with Qin Jie's explosive support from the side, did not gain an advantage for a time.
As both sides fought, Zhang Lexuan and Xu Tianran rose into the air simultaneously, looking at each other from a distance in mid-air.
The next moment, moonlight erupted from Zhang Lexuan's body, and she flew directly toward Xu Tianran.
Xu Tianran held the brilliant dragon spear, the tip pointing directly at Zhang Lexuan, and with a casual thrust, he resolved Zhang Lexuan's Moon Illumination Divine Light.
The Soul Dueling Platform seemed to fall into a fierce team battle in an instant, and the cooperation of the two teams was extremely exquisite.
Both sides' cooperation had its merits, and in the end, neither could gain an advantage.
Here, Lu Zhongyin was accidentally frozen, then hit by a laser, leaving a charred wound on his arm.
On the other side, Zhu Xiaobo was controlled by the Shaking Gold Rope, then burned by the Golden Crow True Fire of Wu Ming, who was maneuvering in the air.
Gu Fan was accidentally ambushed by Ji Rufeng, with several deep-to-the-bone wounds on his body, but was quickly saved by Han Ruoruo.
Ji Rufeng was countered and controlled by the Shaking Gold Rope, and he also had several wounds on his body.
Both sides consumed each other like this, trying every means to establish an advantage.
The team battle below was incredibly fierce, and the one-on-one between the two captains in mid-air was equally captivating.
The first six spirit rings on Zhang Lexuan's body flashed alternately from time to time, moonlight shining, bringing her strength to its maximum.
Xu Tianran still did not use the power of his Spirit, holding off Zhang Lexuan with just his spirit tools.
Facing Xu Tianran's dismissive approach, Zhang Lexuan just smiled coldly: "Arrogant guy, do you think you can beat me with a few spirit tools?"
Xu Tianran smiled in response: "Don't talk big if you can't even defeat me as I am now."
In the rest area of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, Xu Tianhao watched the match on the stage without blinking, full of confidence in his big brother Xu Tianran.
In the original work, Zhang Lexuan was indeed a top genius, but Xu Tianran, in his fully equipped state, was even more of a dragon among men.
At the same period in the original work, Xu Tianran was already a Titled Douluo and a Ninth-Rank Soul Engineer, but Zhang Lexuan was only an eight-ring Spirit Douluo.
This shows that with the blessing of spirit tools, Xu Tianran was stronger than Zhang Lexuan.
Xu Tianran was not weaker than Zhang Lexuan just by the power of his Spirit, and with the blessing of the huang long set, it was not difficult to win against Zhang Lexuan.
It was just a matter of time.
But Zhang Lexuan was also a top genius; even if she lost, it couldn't happen so quickly.