Chapter 181: with translation of chapter title

The debut of the Royal Battle Team shocked everyone immensely.

When the three golden generation of Spirit Hall learned of this news, all three wore looks of disbelief.

They were already geniuses rare in a hundred years, yet someone could still surpass them?

Afterward, in the subsequent matches, the three golden generation of Spirit Hall never missed a match, wanting to see whether Gu Xuan truly was rank fifty-six.

Originally, these three didn't even regard the tournament participants, after all their Spirit Hall team this time possessed three Soul Kings, making their lineup the strongest in history.

However, this tournament truly had all kinds of monsters and gods appear; the data of the Seven Treasure Team shows their captain Du Gu Yan is a Soul King powerhouse; although he hasn't shown his face yet, anyone who has seen the Seven Treasure Team's strength can guess that being able to become captain of such a team means his strength needs no doubt.

Then there's Shengfeng Academy; now Shengfeng Academy, with Huo Wu's joining, has become a strong team where all members are at least Soul Ancestor level, and team captain Feng Xiao Tian is even a Soul King powerhouse.

Besides Shengfeng Academy, there's Shrek Academy; although in the previous round Tang San didn't use the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul, news of his second martial soul had already spread.

Although Tang San isn't yet a Soul King, his soul power has reached the terrifying rank forty-nine, only one step away from Soul King.

Moreover, most importantly, Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer possesses four soul rings, each at least a thousand years old, and the soul ring configuration has reached an unprecedented three purple and one black, simply terrifying.

It can be said that the teams from the Tian Dou division of this tournament are simply dark horses emerging en masse, which made Emperor Xueye's face glow with delight, after all these are all talents from the the Heaven Dou Empire.

Although the Xingluo Empire is inferior to the the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Royal Academy team likewise possesses a terrifying lineup where all members are at least Soul Ancestor level, and team captain Dai Weis's soul power reaches as high as forty-nine.

Moreover, it is said that the captain of Star Luo Royal Academy, Dai Weis, and vice-captain Zhu Zhu Yun also possess a martial soul fusion technique; the power of this fusion technique by two high-level Soul Ancestors is comparable to a high-level Soul King, and can even contend with a Soul Emperor.

It can be said that this tournament is simply a battle of gods, becoming the most watchable match in history.

However, compared to the shock brought by the Royal Battle Team, it's unknown whether due to bad luck or some other reason, Shrek Academy's team's opponent this round turned out to be the Star Luo Royal Academy team.

In just the second round match, these two strong teams actually met.

At this moment, the atmosphere at Shrek Academy is somewhat solemn, especially Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing; after Tang San and the others posed a soul-searching question, Dai Mubai finally spoke the truth.

It was also at this time that the Shrek crowd learned that Dai Mubai is actually the third prince of the Xingluo Empire, while Zhu Zhuqing is the third child of the Zhu family, the foremost powerful clan of the Xingluo Empire.

However, Zhu Zhuqing now has no good feelings toward Dai Mubai; the two did not manage to complete their martial soul fusion technique as wished, and consequently Dai Mubai continues his usual flirtations with girls, only now more discreet than before.

After all, for two years Dai Mubai has been hitting a wall with Zhu Zhuqing, so over time he no longer holds hope.

Of course, this lack of hope refers to Zhu Zhuqing; after all, they now not only know Tang San's twin martial souls, but Tang San has also attached four terrifying soul rings to his second martial soul.

Furthermore, Tang San also possesses a ten-thousand-year soul bone, so Dai Mubai doesn't feel they could lose in such a team.

After all, Tang San's strength is too great, and moreover the 'Shrek Six Monsters' are all at Soul Ancestor level; although Tailong is only rank thirty-eight, his strength exceeds that of an ordinary Soul Ancestor.

Overall, their strength is not inferior to that of the Star Luo Royal Academy, so Dai Mubai now does not feel despair; instead he is fortunate that he once escaped alone, otherwise how could he and Zhu Zhuqing have met these people from Shrek Academy?

Although personal strength is important, sometimes external factors are equally important.

As long as they win this match, the Shrek team will still have a chance to continue contending with Dai Weis, after all the 'Shrek Six Monsters' are all his followers.

Now the relationships among the few are quite good; when I later have some power, I can offer great benefits to win them over, then I'll have the leverage to compete with Dai Weis in the future, right?

However, unlike Dai Mubai's daydreams, Zhu Zhuqing feels some sigh upon going to the second middle school, after all she is not a prince, merely a daughter of the Zhu family.

Even if Shrek Academy defeats the Star Luo Royal Academy this time, what about the future? I and Dai Mubai are destined to have no possibility; what should I do in the future? Follow Dai Mubai? That would be worse than dying! Dai Mubai usually goes out to visit prostitutes, though very discreet, but how could Zhu Zhuqing not notice? The man I originally relied upon has become like this; no one can comprehend her despair.

If... if Dai Mubai could be like Elder Brother Gu, that would be great; no, even having one-tenth of Elder Brother Gu's ability would be enough....

Although Gu Xuan seldom interacts with Zhu Zhuqing, the impression he left on her is quite deep; after all, several times if it weren't for Gu Xuan's crucial intervention, they from Shrek might not have had the chance to reach today. Alas... a person as outstanding as Elder Brother Gu, how could he possibly take a liking to me....

However, no matter what, Zhu Zhuqing will not resign herself to fate; at least she still has a chance to prove herself, worst case after the competition she will hide her name and stay away from royal power struggles....

Soon, the match between Shrek Academy and the Star Luo Royal Academy began.

Led by Tang San, the Shrek Six Monsters plus the accessory Tailong, seven people in total lined up in a row, standing quietly on the competition platform; Dai Mubai's evil eyes showed an unprecedented solemnity, quietly gazing ahead.

On the other side of the competition platform, likewise a line of seven people slowly ascended the stage; when Dai Mubai's gaze saw the person walking at the very front, his eyes involuntarily burst forth two clusters of dazzling light.

Tang San also noticed that person: a head of golden hair flowing loosely behind, his face showing a lazy expression, his eyes shining with spirit, yet not double pupils.

His appearance resembles Dai Mubai by at least seventy percent, though his stature is a bit taller than Dai Mubai's; although he seems casual, his smile still reveals a hint of a superior's smile.

Behind him follows a tall, slender girl; her figure is nearly as high as his on one side, extremely voluptuous, with skin like mutton-fat white jade.

The girl also wears a smile, and even in this competition arena she still links arms with the former; this girl is very beautiful, her resemblance to Zhu Zhuqing is even greater than Dai Mubai's resemblance to the former.

However, she lacks Zhu Zhuqing's icy coldness; her whole person appears very gentle, and in this gentleness, her beauty is more easily recognized by others.

The leading youth's gaze swept over Dai Mubai's face, and he said calmly: 'Mubai, I never expected you could really make it to the finals; being able to face me head-on, you've already succeeded, but you should understand that doing this will force me to strike you.'

Dai Mubai glanced at the smiling Tang San beside him, his heart gaining a bit more confidence: 'Dai Weis, stop pretending; when did you ever stop striking me? Today on the field we are enemies; if you have the ability, defeat me first before speaking; otherwise, who will inherit the family position is still uncertain.'

His voice was loud, but obviously not just directed at Dai Weis; it was also for his side's 'Shrek Six Monsters', as long as he can inherit the throne, future glory and wealth will naturally be inseparable from them.

Tang San's expression didn't change much about this, after all he now also understands the importance of having support behind him.

If Dai Mubai truly could inherit the throne, then Tang San himself would naturally have many places to utilize; this is undoubtedly his best assistance.

It can be said that the two have already calculated their gains and losses in their hearts; they are truly brothers! Dai Weis looked at Dai Mubai with some surprise: 'Yo, our playboy has actually changed? Well, today I'll see what skills you've learned these years away from home, daring to speak to the elder brother like that.'

Speaking, Dai Weis clicked his tongue: 'No wonder, Zhu Zhuqing this girl is also with you; it seems you truly intend to oppose us to the end.'

His gaze fell on Zhu Zhuqing; Dai Weis's eyes gained a bit more solemnity, and as he exchanged a look with the girl beside him, a cold chill flashed from the depths of both their eyes.

They possess a martial soul fusion technique, so Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing naturally have one as well; after all, this fusion technique is the key to the marriage alliance between the two families, and since Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing now appear together, the outcome is self-evident.

However, Dai Weis and Zhu Zhu Yun probably never imagined in their lifetimes that the current Dai Mubai has long fallen out of Zhu Zhuqing's favor; let alone the martial soul fusion technique, basically they don't even speak to each other.

'Zhu Zhuqing, if I remember correctly, you should still be under fifteen years old; to be able to participate in this tournament at such an age and reach this stage, I don't know whether to say you're lucky or strong.'

Speaking, Zhu Zhu Yun paused, then spoke gently: 'However, you'll only get this far. Zhu Qing, actually Mom and Dad really miss you, but they can't go against ancestral rules; after the competition you should still come back with me.'

Zhu Zhu Yun's voice differs from Zhu Zhuqing's; it lacks Zhu Zhuqing's icy coldness, but carries an inner charm, a soft and alluring tone that easily makes one unconsciously fall into it.

'Zhu Zhu Yun, you don't need to pretend here; if I hadn't left home, perhaps I would already be dead by your hand.' Saying this, Zhu Zhuqing's voice grew colder:

'Miss me? In our family, does such familial affection even exist?'

As for him and Dai Mubai, Dai Weis and Zhu Zhu Yun are like them but older; although they share an indelible blood relation, under family pressure only one side can survive.

Regardless of the reason, they must strive with all their might; at least, no one wishes their life to end so easily.

ps: typos will be corrected later.

(End of chapter)