46: Running-in completed

“This time, the Spirit Hall Team's lineup consists of three Soul Kings and four high-level Soul Grandmasters. Two of the Soul Kings also possess Martial Soul fusion skills. If I participate with everyone in your current state, we can only win a tragic victory. If I don't participate, you can win the championship, and I will also give you four ten-thousand-year Soul Bones. Choose what is more important.”

After Dai Mubai finished speaking eloquently, he leaned back and began to close his eyes to rest.

Upon hearing this, the trace of dissatisfaction in the six people's eyes immediately disappeared. A ten-thousand-year Soul Bone for each person.

Ning Rongrong, who was just about to retort, also grudgingly shrunk back under Dai Mubai's words.

At the same time, her eyes became curious about Dai Mubai's mysterious background. After all, she knew something about Dai Mubai's background. But this year, he seemed to have become a different person. Of course, Ning Rongrong also believed in Dai Mubai's character. After all, the changes the Immortal Herb brought her were even more terrifying than a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone.

Seeing this, Gu Yuena slowly spoke again about Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling's problems.

“Zhu Zhuqing's first reaction when facing a Soul Master who counters her is not to find a solution and use her mobility to dodge, but to try to win the match by relying on her Martial Soul advantage and high-year Soul Rings. I hope there won't be a next time. After all, in a formal match, Ye Lingling cannot only provide healing for you alone, and the other geniuses are no worse than you. Ye Lingling, you shouldn't be too self-conscious in battle. You should have your own ideas; your Martial Soul is enough to crush ninety-nine percent of the younger generation.”

After Gu Yuena finished her analysis again, her eyes held a hint of scrutiny. Zhu Zhuqing also realized her current arrogance and nodded.

But she still planned to ask Dai Mubai about Gu Yuena later. Battle is battle, and feelings are feelings. Zhu Zhuqing was very clear about this aspect.

And Ye Lingling nodded heavily after hearing this. After all, coming to a strange place with a group of people younger than herself but with significantly higher Soul Power indeed put her under double pressure. However, Gu Yuena's words also relieved some of her pressure.

“As for Dugu Yan, as a control-type Soul Master, your judgment of the opponent is still somewhat lacking. Just strengthen it later. Oscar is also the most perfect among the six of you. His positioning was timely, following behind the control-type Soul Master without giving her too much pressure, and providing his Soul Skill support in a timely manner. You two support-type Soul Masters can learn more from Oscar.”

Gu Yuena's last sentence was somewhat pointed, and at this moment, Ning Rongrong lowered her head. She had indeed overthought Gu Yuena's previous performance.

“Alright, the next match is a seven-person team Soul Battle. The opponent's Soul Masters are all Soul Grandmasters with an average Soul Power above level 45. Do you all have hope of winning against them?”

Dai Mubai looked at the somewhat dispirited crowd and personally spoke to boost morale.

“Yes!”

After Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and others took the lead, everyone's morale was directly mobilized.

Gu Yuena couldn't help but slightly curl her lips as she watched Dai Mubai display his leadership style.

When they returned to Shrek after winning the seven-person team Soul Battle, Zhu Zhuqing quietly walked to the back. Seeing this, Dai Mubai also understood Zhu Zhuqing's thoughts and followed her to the back.

“When did you meet her?”

Zhu Zhuqing was silent for a long time, then suddenly spoke in a tone like a wife catching her husband cheating and questioning the other woman.

“I met her not long ago. She is the daughter of another very powerful senior. Zhu Qing, I know what you're thinking. If I were involved in something like that, I would tell you immediately. You don't need to worry about this.”

Dai Mubai explained while holding Zhu Zhuqing's cold little hand.

“Mmm... I'm sorry, Mu Bai, you are too outstanding. I'm afraid of that day coming or what might happen later...”

Zhu Zhuqing spoke slowly with a somewhat self-conscious tone. Before she could finish, Dai Mubai kissed Zhu Zhuqing's lips.

This immediately made Zhu Zhuqing's mind go blank, and her body went soft. Dai Mubai also took the opportunity to wrap his arm around Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist, which was almost too thin to grasp.

A moment later, they separated. Zhu Zhuqing, realizing they were on the street, couldn't help but angrily punch Dai Mubai's chest once, her little face flushed, and she began to complain in a voice as thin as a mosquito's buzz.

“With so many people here... shameless.”

Dai Mubai, however, looked at the person in his arms with a mischievous smile, gently bit Zhu Zhuqing's light pink earlobe, and said,

“Who told Zhu Qing to be like a little closed-off gourd?”

After their misunderstanding was resolved and they returned to the academy, half a year passed in a flash.

Ma Hongjun suddenly accelerated and came behind Gu Yuena, his first Soul Ring lighting up.

“First Soul Skill: Phoenix Fire Wire.”

Seeing Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fire Wire attacking, Gu Yuena directly summoned an earth wall several meters large, trying to block Ma Hongjun's attack.

“Sister Na, this little earth wall of yours can't stop my Phoenix Fire Wire.”

Ma Hongjun couldn't help but become smug when he saw that Gu Yuena only summoned an earth wall to block his first Soul Skill.

Dai Mubai in the distance shook his head at this scene. Ma Hongjun was still underestimating the enemy.

Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fire Wire, possessing the Ultimate Fire, hit the earth wall behind Gu Yuena and was actually defended against.

This scene left Ma Hongjun, who had fought against Gu Yuena countless times over the past six months, momentarily stunned.

In the instant Ma Hongjun was stunned, Gu Yuena summoned four ice storms, each a meter large, around Ma Hongjun, rushing straight towards him.

Ma Hongjun also reacted quickly, dodging in time, and then gave Zhu Zhuqing a look from the front.

Zhu Zhuqing understood tacitly, distanced herself from Dugu Yan, and both of their fourth Soul Rings lit up simultaneously.

“Fourth Soul Skill: Shadow Illusion Domain.”

“Fourth Soul Skill: Flame Phoenix Meteor Shower.”

The moment Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Skill immobilized Gu Yuena and Dugu Yan, almost the entire hundred-square-meter area was instantly covered by Ma Hongjun's fourth Soul Skill, and burning phoenix feathers rained down directly.

The moment Gu Yuena's vision recovered, she completed a spatial transfer with Dugu Yan.

Just as Gu Yuena and Dugu Yan landed, Gu Yuena found that they were still within Zhu Zhuqing's Shadow Illusion Domain.

At this time, Ma Hongjun's Flame Phoenix Meteor Shower also fell again. Gu Yuena still reacted and completed a spatial transfer with Dugu Yan a hundred meters away.

This time, the moment Gu Yuena and Dugu Yan landed steadily, they still encountered the same situation as before. The third time, Ma Hongjun's Flame Phoenix Meteor Shower hit them. The moment Ma Hongjun confirmed they were hit, Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun's third Soul Rings lit up simultaneously beneath their feet.

“Third Soul Skill: Flame Burst Phoenix Slash!”

“Third Soul Skill: Netherworld Phantom Slash!”

Just as Gu Yuena was about to activate her defense, 12 Netherworld Phantom Slashes attacked directly from three directions. Behind the Netherworld Phantom Slashes were two Flame Burst Phoenix Slashes, clearly indicating that the second one was Ma Hongjun's long-charged attack.

Gu Yuena looked at this storm-like attack and couldn't help but nod in satisfaction. Then, her fifth Soul Ring beneath her feet lit up.

“Fifth Soul Skill: Elemental Chaos.”

At this moment, the four elements of ice, fire, wind, and lightning turned into a terrifying elemental energy attack, blasting away their attacks.

After unleashing this fierce set of attacks, Ma Hongjun and Zhu Zhuqing both fell down when hit by Gu Yuena's attack. After a long period of consumption, even with Ning Rongrong and Oscar taking turns to assist them, their Soul Power was truly unable to keep up.

And Gu Yuena didn't win this battle easily either; the dense fine sweat on her forehead was the best proof.

After all, she had forcefully resisted the combined attack of four people with Dugu Yan, without the assistance of a support-type Soul Master.

“I won, old rules.”

Gu Yuena, with a slight gasp, somewhat gloatingly announced the final result to the four.

Dai Mubai, who had been watching from the side, also slowly walked up, looked at the four complaining people, and slowly spoke in a serious tone.

“Do you know why you lost?”

Ma Hongjun lowered his head, seemingly implying something, but this did not stop Dai Mubai from continuing.

“This time, if there are no surprises, Ma Hongjun's carelessness took the biggest blame. Don't use your past experience to judge your next opponent. Zhu Zhuqing, you had a lot of unnecessary consumption during the early stage. You did things knowing they were impossible. Oscar and Ning Rongrong's support this match was not a big problem.”

After Dai Mubai finished speaking, Gu Yuena, with a rare hint of appreciation in her tone, continued.

“Of course, your progress is also obvious. This time, I can say I used my full strength. Each birth was an elemental superposition. For example, the outside and inside of my earth wall were covered with a thin layer of ice element, and your tactics were also very well-executed, ultimately forcing me to use my fifth Soul Skill.”

After Gu Yuena finished speaking, she couldn't help but recall the first time she fought against these few people; they couldn't even force out her second Soul Skill. Now, she needed to use her fifth Soul Skill to win with difficulty.

Ma Hongjun, after hearing Gu Yuena's praise, spoke shamelessly at this moment.

“Sister Na, who is naturally wise, beautiful, and powerful, can we discuss our punishment?”

Gu Yuena's face instantly changed, and she retorted with a hint of mockery.

“What do you think?”

Then, the four dejected people slowly walked towards Flander's office. The punishment was precisely one of the various socially embarrassing methods Flander designed to make money.

“Do you remember the punishment you received when you drew a match once?”

Dai Mubai handed Gu Yuena a towel and water, reminiscing about her own "good memories" with a mischievous smile.

Gu Yuena couldn't help but shiver upon hearing this, recalling Flander's socially embarrassing methods for making money that sacrificed dignity.

It was also this Silver Dragon King, who had always been fearless, who felt the taste of fear for the first time.