Chapter 135: Making an Entrance
Under the six-winged angel statue, the Shrek team and the Star Luo team made their entrance.
This match attracted a lot of attention, drawing many nobles and sect members to watch.
For Shrek Academy, this was their first appearance in Spirit City and their most crucial battle to date.
Davis entered the stage leisurely, with a casual demeanor, even yawning, looking completely indifferent, as if he didn't take Shrek seriously.
Seeing this man, Dai Mubai clenched his fists, his eyes full of anger. This was the elder brother who had sent people to assassinate him multiple times. Had luck not been on his side, he would have long been dead.
"My dear little brother, you've truly surprised me. I didn't expect someone like you to make it to the finals. But you should know that doing this will only provoke me further," Davis said with a composed smile, exuding the aura of a superior.
His golden hair flowed behind him, and his 1.8-meter-tall frame, combined with his peculiar, devilish eyes, gave him an intimidating presence. He bore some resemblance to Dai Mubai, though his physique was taller and more robust.
Beside him stood a tall, slender woman in leather, her seductive face brimming with confidence and a calm smile, exuding elegance.
"Davis, stop pretending. When have you ever stopped attacking me?" Dai Mubai growled through gritted teeth, his heart burning with fury.
"Oh, my, my, our little playboy has grown bold, daring to speak to his elder brother like this." Davis's tone was mocking, as he clapped sarcastically, his expression full of ridicule.
The rest of his team played along, bursting into laughter, their voices piercing and unpleasant.
Faced with such humiliation, the faces of the Shrek team darkened. Even those who weren't Dai Mubai could feel the arrogance and conceit emanating from these people.
At this moment, Davis noticed another familiar figure among the Shrek team. Surprised, he said, "I didn't expect Zhuqing to follow you to the Heaven Dou Empire. What a pity."
Seeing his younger sister's current situation, Zhu Zhuyun couldn't hide her surprise. But her tone was indifferent as she said, "Zhuqing, reaching the top ten is your limit. After the competition, come back with me. Father and mother miss you, but family rules cannot be violated."
Her words were gentle and calm, unlike Davis's domineering demeanor. However, her tone carried an air of inevitability, as if Zhuqing's failure was already decided.
"Zhu Zhuyun, spare me your false concern. If I hadn't escaped, I might already be dead by your hand," Zhu Zhuqing said coldly, her face hardening.
"Miss me? Is there such a thing as familial love in our family?" she sneered, recalling how she had fled under the cover of darkness, barely escaping her family's pursuit.
Chen Xuan hesitated, wanting to say something but holding back due to the circumstances. He deeply sympathized with Zhu Zhuqing's tragic past but, as an outsider, saw things more clearly. While Davis undoubtedly wanted Dai Mubai dead, Zhu Zhuyun's intentions were less certain. Zhuqing had been only twelve when she escaped. For her to flee unscathed from multiple Spirit Elders without Zhu Zhuyun's aid seemed implausible.
"Zhuqing, at barely fifteen, you've reached such cultivation. I commend your efforts. But if you refuse to turn back, don't blame me for being ruthless," Davis said, his tone growing sharper as golden spirit energy radiated from him.
His martial spirit emerged—a massive white tiger standing behind him, its jaws open in a menacing snarl.
"Team, unleash your martial spirits. Let's teach this playboy a lesson!" Davis commanded.
In an instant, the Star Luo team released their martial spirits. The arena was overwhelmed with immense spirit energy, forming an oppressive aura that shot skyward.
Among the seven martial spirits, the most prominent were the white tiger and the dark, ghostly Netherworld Cat.
Su Yuntao, acting as the commentator, explained to the audience that Davis was at the peak of rank 49, bordering on Spirit King, while Zhu Zhuyun was at rank 47. The rest of the team were all Spirit Elders. Without a doubt, this was the strongest team Shrek had faced, their overall power surpassing that of Shrek.
"Brothers, release your spirits and give them a surprise!" Dai Mubai growled, refusing to back down.
His martial spirit appeared—a malevolent White Tiger with blood-red energy, though his rank was far behind Davis at only 43.
Zhu Zhuqing, tall and slender, activated her Netherworld Cat spirit, her body shrouded in a dark aura that made her appear even more agile and cold.
Above the arena, a large screen displayed each participant's spirit power. When the audience, including nobles and other teams, saw Zhu Zhuqing's rank, they were stunned.
"She's not even fifteen yet!"
"How is this possible? Just over a month ago, she was only rank 41!"
The screen showed that both Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing, with the same Netherworld Cat martial spirit, were at rank 47. The difference was their age. Zhu Zhuqing, not yet fifteen, had achieved a cultivation speed unprecedented in history.
Even Zhu Zhuyun was deeply shaken. She knew her sister's talent well, but for Zhu Zhuqing to catch up in just over two years was incomprehensible.
The rest of the Shrek team—Chen Xuan, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar—also released their martial spirits. Their dazzling configurations of spirit rings (yellow, yellow, purple, purple) were top-tier.
Davis remained composed until his gaze landed on the young man standing beside Zhu Zhuqing.
His expression changed dramatically. Staggering back a few steps, his devilish eyes were filled with disbelief.
The audience, nobles, and participants all turned their gazes toward Chen Xuan.
"Two ten-thousand-year spirit rings!"
"No way! Shrek Academy is a monster academy!"
Even titled Douluo, known for their unshakable demeanor, showed astonishment. Everyone present felt a deep sense of awe, witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime miracle—a rank-51 Spirit King with two ten-thousand-year spirit rings, breaking all limits of a Spirit Master.
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