Chapter 74: Joining Shrek?

"Eh? The martial soul is actually the Sword of Slaughter?"

Flender's expression became slightly more serious.

In the arena, after blocking Dai Mubai's attack, Qin Jian did not pause in the slightest; his eyes narrowed, his right hand gripped the hilt, and he slashed out with his sword.

"Sshh!"

The Sword Qi was blocked by Dai Mubai's crossed arms, emitting a harsh, grating sound.

"Such strong attack power..."

Dai Mubai frowned and shook his slightly numb arms, his evil eyes narrowing: "But you're still far from being able to oppose me."

Bang!

Stamping his foot, Dai Mubai transformed into a blur of light and shadow as he charged forward.

Bang, bang, bang...

Fierce attacks continuously enveloped Qin Jian, but they were all blocked one by one as he brandished his martial soul long sword.

"My soul power is dropping too fast; it truly is a top-tier Beast Spirit, its defense and strength are far greater than mine..."

Qin Jian suddenly retreated rapidly, raising his sword with both hands, Sword Qi covering it, and then he fiercely unleashed a beam of Sword Qi.

"Sword Qi Cutting!"

Hidden in the shadows, Yan Zhining was shocked beyond measure: "This isn't among his soul skills; is it... a Self-created Soul Skill?"

Rip!

Seeing a tree trunk as thick as a man being cut through with ease, Dai Mubai was slightly startled, and a bright yellow Soul Ring lit up beneath his feet: "First Soul Skill, White Tiger Body Protection Barrier!"

Flender smiled slightly: "Good thing he didn't get overconfident. Mubai's White Tiger Body Protection Barrier increases attack, defense, and strength by 50%; this strike was blocked."

Sure enough, the sharp Sword Qi hissed as it cut against Dai Mubai's golden protective light, eventually weakening and vanishing.

"This person is really strong; I am indeed inferior..."

Yu Hairou said in a low voice: "His martial soul is more powerful than mine, and his various amplifications are also higher than mine."

"Then can the Captain win?" Shui Yue'er asked worriedly.

"He won't lose."

Shui Bing'er's words made the other girls glance at her slightly.

"Bing'er, you're beyond saving..." Xue Wu sighed.

Shui Bing'er shook her head: "You haven't seen him challenge a Soul Beast with Level 30 strength; he only had Level 20 soul power back then... Otherwise, you would believe it too."

In the arena.

After blocking the Sword Qi Cutting, Dai Mubai stopped holding back. Taking advantage of the White Tiger Body Protection Barrier's effect, his second Soul Ring lit up: "Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Intense Light Wave!"

"Second Soul Skill, Sword of Original Heart!"

And at this moment, the bright purple Soul Ring beneath Qin Jian's feet blinded Dai Mubai and Flender.

"I..."

Dai Mubai stumbled, almost forgetting to even execute his soul skill.

"Second Soul Ring, thousand-year!"

Flender's eyes widened slightly.

He, who had always taken pride in recruiting monsters, had eyes that were shining brightly at this moment.

Dai Mubai clearly sensed his own state had been weakened significantly, but the arrow was already on the string and had to be fired; the White Tiger Intense Light Wave was launched like a pillar of light, appearing as if it would submerge Qin Jian.

"The Captain has no defensive soul skill! What do we do?" Qiu Ruoshui exclaimed.

Even the most confident Shui Bing'er clenched her small fists.

"If there's no defensive soul skill, then just attack directly..."

Qin Jian muttered in a low voice, instantly draining his entire body's soul power, causing himself to be enveloped by Sword Light.

"Man-Sword Unity!"

Only to see Qin Jian's body transform into a giant purple sword, charging into the light wave with his whole being!

"Captain!"

Exclamations rose one after another from the Tianshui Team side!

Flender's pupils, however, constricted: "Man-Sword Unity! Jian Douluo's Self-created Soul Skill! He is Jian Douluo's direct disciple!"

His eyes became bright and shining the next moment: "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, if I can trick him over, the academy's funding problem... hehehe..."

No sooner said than done, the Sword Light and the light wave collided violently, bursting with sparks.

"Sshh!"

But the Sword Qi was sharp and held the advantage; Qin Jian, wrapped in the Sword Light, flew rapidly toward Dai Mubai, finally slamming into him!

"Boom!"

Violent fluctuations surged outward; Dai Mubai was instantly sent flying, crashing into a tree trunk and losing his ability to fight.

The Sword Light dissipated, and Qin Jian knelt on one knee.

Having exhausted his soul power, he emitted the aura of his true self, which traveled deep into the Star Dou Great Forest, stirring up a few ripples...

"Captain!"

The seven girls rushed up at the same time, surrounding Qin Jian.

"I'm fine, just exhausted my soul power..."

He stood up with Shui Bing'er's support, looked up, and saw Dai Mubai wearing a look of envy.

Being surrounded by so many beautiful girls like this might have been his goal all along...

Flender also pulled Dai Mubai up, and seeing that look on his face, he felt deeply ashamed.

He hurriedly covered his own eyes with one hand, preferring not to see it.

"You win, that Soul Beast belongs to you."

He waved his hand, then said to Dai Mubai with annoyance: "What are you still looking at? Let's go!"

After Yu Hairou killed the Soul Beast, the group finally breathed a slight sigh of relief and waited quietly for her to finish absorbing the Soul Ring.

"Swish!"

But at this moment, Dai Mubai actually popped out again from who knows where.

"Why have you come back?"

Shui Bing'er frowned and stood in front of Qin Jian, while the others also watched him vigilantly.

"Don't be nervous, don't be nervous..."

Dai Mubai waved his hands and revealed a handsome smile again: "I just have some things I want to chat with him about alone."

He pointed at Qin Jian.

"Captain..." Shui Bing'er said hesitantly.

Qin Jian stood up and gave her a slight smile: "It's fine."

Then he followed Dai Mubai around a few large trees, moving away from the others.

"What do you want to talk to me about?" Qin Jian asked.

The cynical expression on Dai Mubai's face softened slightly, and he said: "Our Dean said that since you have teachers protecting you, it's not convenient for him to come personally, so he asked me to represent him and ask if you would like to join our Shrek Academy?"

"Join Shrek Academy?"

Qin Jian was slightly stunned; he hadn't expected Flender to take an interest in him...

"That's right..."

Dai Mubai said: "Although our Shrek Academy is not as famous as other advanced Spirit Academies, we only cultivate monsters, making it the most suitable place for genius Spirit Masters to grow."

He looked at Qin Jian and said: "How about it? Will you consider it?"

Qin Jian's expression was slightly strange: "Honestly, do you think I would leave my current academy?"

Dai Mubai blinked, a bit confused: "What academy are you in now?"

"Tianshui... Academy." Qin Jian said slowly.

Sure enough, he saw Dai Mubai's eyes widen into circles: "Tianshui Academy?!"

Qin Jian nodded and smiled: "Do you think it's possible for me to leave now? Besides, I am the captain of the Tianshui Academy team."

"You, you..."

Dai Mubai suddenly threw an arm around Qin Jian's shoulder, leaned in close, and whispered: "Brother, how did you get into Tianshui Academy? It's not easy to sneak in there; I once even cross-dressed as a... *cough cough! *"

As Qin Jian listened, his expression became strange: "So the rumor about someone having their third leg broken... was that you?"

"*Cough cough! *"

Dai Mubai coughed repeatedly: "How could that possibly be me? You heard wrong..."

"Actually, it's not that it's impossible for me to leave Tianshui Academy..."

Qin Jian looked at him and said: "But that certainly wouldn't be something you'd want to happen..."

"Why?" Dai Mubai became confused again.

Qin Jian shook his head and didn't say anything more to him.

Because there was only one person who could make him leave Tianshui Academy for Shrek Academy... and that was... Zhu Zhuqing...

(End of chapter)