Peerless: Tang San, this time Huo Yuhao is the attacker.

Chapter 98 Shrek's tricks are really something else, showing off their affection at the competition.

After speaking, Qian Duoduo took out several bound booklets and used his soul power to deliver them to each of the elders.

"For this batch of soul tools, our Soul Guidance Department revised the plan dozens of times before finally settling on the 8.5 million plan."

Even if I, Qian Duoduo, love money the most, I would never take it from my own family!

There are a total of seventy-eight defensive soul tools. I am fully responsible for the level seven soul tools, while the level six soul tools were made by the teachers of the soul tool department.

The teachers in the Soul Guidance Department and I did not charge any extra fees, only the most basic cost of rare metals, which was far below the normal selling price.

Only some level four and level five soul tools are made by students of the Soul Guidance Department. Considering their tight schedules, an extra fee is charged.

Nevertheless, the prices of these soul tools are still below normal levels.

At this point, Qian Duoduo picked up a booklet that everyone had on the table and waved it around. "This contains our Soul Guidance Department's explanation of each Soul Guidance Device."

From material costs to the final effect, and who made it, there are detailed explanations.

We've calculated that if purchased at the normal price, these soul tools would cost at least twelve million gold soul coins.

Considering the funding issues of the Martial Soul System, we discussed and overturned the proposals several times before finally saving a lot of manpower costs and reducing the amount to 8.5 million.

I never expected that our Soul Guidance Department would put in so much effort, with so many teachers spending so much time, to finally come up with such a cost-effective solution.

Dean Yan's first reaction was that we were abusing our power for personal gain, which was truly disheartening!

Qian Duoduo's voice was filled with indignation. He slammed his large, fan-like hand heavily on the table, his face filled with heartache and indignation.

Yan Shaozhe, his face grim, flipped through the contents of the booklet, quickly calculating in his mind as he looked at the list.

After some mental calculations, Yan Shaozhe had to accept the fact that what Qian Duoduo said seemed to be true.

These pieces of scrap metal are so expensive!

The cost of a single soul tool can be hundreds of thousands, which is simply unbelievable.

The elders of the Martial Soul Department shared the same thoughts as Yan Shaozhe, and in addition, they knew something else.

That meant the Martial Soul system was in the wrong again, and they all turned their gazes to Mu En in the main seat, whose voice soon rang out.

"How many Poseidon Pavilion meetings have there been this year?"

"Elder Mu, this is the fourth time," Lin Huiqun said slowly, and everyone's expressions turned strange upon hearing this.

The number of meetings initiated independently this year alone is more than the total number of meetings held in the past few decades combined.

"Yes, this is the fourth time." Moon sighed softly, his gentle expression replaced by a sharp one.

"Of the four meetings, two involved you, Shao Zhe. Do you even care about the academy anymore? Do you even consider me your teacher?!"

"Teacher, please don't be angry. I never had such thoughts in my mind. I really didn't know the price of soul tools. This was just an accident."

Yan Shaozhe hurriedly defended himself, and Cai Meier chimed in, "Yes, Elder Mu, please don't be angry. None of us understand soul tools. Shaozhe didn't mean it that way."

"What does he mean?!"

Moon slammed his fist on the armrest, making a loud thud, and his previously cloudy, yellowish eyes suddenly flashed with a piercing light.

"The Soul Guidance Department sent over the plan. Since you know you don't understand soul tools, why didn't you try to understand them first, instead of questioning the Soul Guidance Department!"

"Do you think the academy only includes the Martial Soul Department? Are the Soul Guidance Department just scheming outsiders?!"

Moon's voice was filled with deep disappointment, and the unintentional pressure he exuded made everyone in the room feel suffocated.

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Mu En shouted angrily, and Yan Shaozhe felt as if a mountain was pressing down on his shoulders, and he squeezed out the words with difficulty.

"Teacher, I... I didn't mean that. The Soul Guidance Department has always been an important part of the academy."

The other elders remained silent upon witnessing this scene. Although they were usually quite talkative, they dared not do such a thing in front of Elder Mu.

"Shao Zhe, I don't want the next Poseidon Pavilion meeting to involve you again."

"Teacher, don't worry, it won't happen again."

Feeling the pressure disappear from his shoulders, Yan Shaozhe hurriedly agreed. He sat back in his chair and then noticed that his back was soaked with cold sweat.

"This matter ends here. The Martial Soul Department must fully cooperate with the Soul Guidance Department."

If something like this happens again, 5% of the resources from the Martial Soul system will be redirected to the Soul Guidance system.

The elders were all startled, and Yan Shaozhe clenched his fists instinctively, his eyes dark and unreadable.

It should be noted that the resources of the Martial Soul System and the Soul Guidance System are now evenly distributed, with each side holding half of the resources. The Martial Soul System no longer has any advantage.

The only good news is that most students are still rational; they know that soul tools are useless, and martial souls are the key.

After the resources were divided in half, the development of the Martial Soul system was greatly affected. If the situation were to shift again, wouldn't the Martial Soul system become an appendage of the Soul Guidance system?

No! Absolutely not!

It seems the teacher has truly aged and no longer possesses the ability to rationally analyze problems. Ultimately, Shrek's future still depends on me.

It's alright. He knows the teacher's health condition; it's never been very optimistic. Let him immerse himself in his dream of doing what's best for the academy and enjoy the rest of his life.

The status of martial spirits is unshakeable. Giving the Soul Guidance Department a few years is nothing. He can deal with it after the teacher leaves.

Yan Shaozhe sighed inwardly, but remained respectful on the surface. "Yes, teacher, I assure you, it will not happen again."

"That's all for now, meeting adjourned."

After everyone had left, Moon slowly opened his eyes on the recliner, his eyes showing obvious signs of exhaustion.

The conflict between the Martial Soul System and the Soul Guidance System has become even more intense.

On the one hand, it was because Yan Shaozhe looked down on the Soul Guidance Department, and on the other hand, it was because of his recent series of preferential treatments towards the Soul Guidance Department.

He changed the resource distribution of the two systems from 70/30 to 50/50, which is a good thing for the Soul Guidance System, but undoubtedly a slow and painful process for the Martial Soul System.

This would deepen the resentment of the Martial Soul System towards the Soul Guidance System, something Mu En had anticipated, but he had no choice but to do it.

Mu En firmly believes that soul tools will inevitably become the mainstream for future soul masters.

Xuanzi, as the strongest person below him, is a complete martial spirit master.

This prevented Moon from using gentler methods to get people to accept the soul tool.

A mild approach means a longer development time and a longer time to see results.

He had to ensure that the Soul Guidance Department could achieve a decent result and establish itself before he died, so that it wouldn't collapse like a paper wall after his death.

Therefore, he had to adopt the most radical approach with the shortest development time, suppressing the Martial Soul system as much as possible to give the Soul Guidance system the longest possible breathing time.

His angry shout just now was mostly an act. Although he was indeed very disappointed, as people get older, their attitude towards things has become much more peaceful.

Over the years, only one thing has made him lose his composure: Xuanzi's team was almost wiped out by a Soul King.

The previous incident where Xuanzi led his team to encounter a 100,000-year-old soul beast resulted in heavy casualties, but the opponent was at least a 100,000-year-old soul beast with strength equivalent to a Title Douluo.

It would at least be reasonable to say it out loud, unlike the Shrek Seven Devils who were severely injured by a Soul King, which is just hard to describe.

Thinking about all this, Moon couldn't help but feel worried about Shrek's future.

With the external impact of soul tools on soul masters and the internal stagnation of the martial soul system, Shrek Academy is simply going against the tide.

Therefore, he wants to take advantage of his current life to secure as many benefits as possible for the Soul Guidance Department.

Even after he leaves, the Soul Guidance System will at least have some self-protection capabilities, and won't be overwhelmed by the Martial Soul System all at once.

In the distant future, where Shrek Academy will end up—whether it will embrace soul tools and become better, or completely eliminate soul tools until it is awakened—is up to fate.

early morning.

Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong opened their eyes at the same time. A night of meditation had brought them to their best condition. Soul power flowed through their bodies, and they were full of energy.

While they were washing up, the rest of the reserve team gradually woke up. After breakfast, the group of eleven entered Xingluo Square through a special passage.

Countless people had been eagerly waiting here. They were not the first group to arrive, but they were the one that caused the biggest sensation.

"Look, Shrek Academy is here!"

"They're all so young, are they even adults?"

"Why do you care so much? As long as you're strong, that's enough. You truly deserve to be a student of Shrek Academy. You're so young yet you already have the ability to participate in major competitions."

"Shrek Academy will definitely be the champion of this competition!"

"Let me tell you something you don't know."

Huo Yuhao and his group received the attention of the entire audience, which was normal, after all, they were the number one Shrek Academy member for all time.

Huo Yuhao looked at the high platform in the distance, where a familiar yet unfamiliar figure was standing.

He was familiar with this person because everyone in Xingluo knew him, but he was unfamiliar with him because he had never seen him more than a few times in his life.

The First Marshal of Xingluo, Duke of White Tiger, Dai Hao.

Huo Yuhao's eyes narrowed unconsciously, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

He was proceeding with his plan step by step. Dai Huabin had broken his leg, Dai Yueheng had gone blind, and the next one would be the Duchess.

He wants to completely eradicate the White Tiger lineage from the Douluo Continent.

"His Majesty has arrived."

A slightly shrill voice amplified through the soul-guided device, echoing throughout the entire Star Luo Square. Xu Jiawei, the current ruler of the Star Luo Kingdom, also appeared in the center of the high platform.

The moment Xu Jiawei appeared, the entire audience of Xingluo people spontaneously rose and knelt down, bowing to the platform where Xu Jiawei was standing.

Fortunately, since the participating academies came from the four great empires, these team members were not required to perform the kneeling ceremony.

"Everyone, please rise."

Wearing a bright yellow robe and a friendly smile, Xu Jiawei began an exciting speech.

In summary, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament is a rare spectacle and a stage to showcase one's talents, etc.—all useless platitudes.

"I hereby declare the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament officially open!"

The moment Xu Jiawei finished speaking, the attendant who was already prepared took over the conversation.

"The first round of elimination matches has officially begun."

The two sides are Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy from the Douling Empire, and Shrek Academy, known as the number one academy on the continent and the reigning champion of all previous competitions!

After he finished speaking, another thunderous cheer erupted from the audience.

Everyone was chanting "Shrek" hysterically, with fanatical smiles on their faces; the scene resembled a religious gathering.

"come on!"

In the war zone, Xiao Xiao waved her little fist at Huo Yuhao to encourage him, a sweet smile on her face and a hint of envy hidden in her eyes.

"Everyone needs to keep going."

Ning Tian also had a smile on her face. She didn't seem to mind not being able to play.

This competition wasn't originally hers, but five years from now, she will definitely have a place in this arena.

"Please come up to the stage, both sides."

The entire competition platform is 100 meters long and 100 meters wide. Huo Yuhao and his seven opponents all stood on one side of the edge of the field.

Huo Yuhao and the others looked relaxed. Wang Yan had already told them about the strong team with Soul Kings and Soul Emperors in this competition during dinner the night before.

Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy is not included in this list, which means that the strongest opponent is only a group of Soul Masters, so they naturally don't take them seriously.

Compared to the relaxed demeanor of the Shrek Academy students, the seven students from the Heavenly Spirit Advanced Soul Master Academy looked ashen-faced.

They all had gloomy expressions, shifty eyes, and no fighting spirit whatsoever.

Even though their opponents looked very young, far from being twenty years old, they had no intention of resisting.

Not to mention the trainees, even their instructors weren't much better off, slumped in their chairs, looking like they were giving up.

However, these people did not forget the most basic qualities of a Soul Master.

The three stood at the very front, with a Soul Master on each side slightly behind, and the last two Soul Masters were positioned in the center of the group.

One of the classic team formations: the seven of them subconsciously looked at their opponents and found that Huo Yuhao and the others were facing them in a strange formation.

A man and a woman stood at the front, with the remaining five people standing side by side behind them. In short, they looked like a young master and lady traveling with bodyguards.

When you are powerful enough, all your actions are justified. Even if they are not, great scholars will defend you, and others will fill in the gaps in your own minds.

The seven members of the Tianling team are like that.

Although they had never seen such a formation before, they inexplicably felt a sense of oppression coming towards them, and their soul power was almost out of control.

Then, to the astonishment of the seven people, they saw a man and a woman standing at the front simultaneously reach out and clasp hands.

The five people behind them all took several steps back. Now, even a fool could understand what was going on.

The seven members of the Tianling team were immediately in an uproar. The opposing team was planning to take on seven opponents in a two-on-seven battle!

This blatant insult ignited anger in the seven men, reigniting their lost fighting spirit.

Who chases after people to beat them up? It wouldn't have been a big deal if they just happened to run into Shrek and went through the motions; they were just unlucky.

What's the point of sending just two people to humiliate them? Does strength mean one can do whatever they want?

Most importantly, the man and woman were holding hands, clearly indicating that they were a couple.

Sending only two people to humiliate them is bad enough, but sending a couple is even worse! It's like killing someone and hurting their spirit. Who can tolerate this?

The seven members of the Tianling team looked indignant, while the audience members were excited.

"See that? Shrek Academy is planning a two-against-seven battle!"

"As expected of Shrek Academy, they are so confident."

Am I the only one who noticed their hands clasped together? They look like a couple.

"Working together to win the championship, what a romantic story."

"What a perfect match, a truly beautiful story!"