Douluo Continent: I, Long Aotian, will not be a supporting character.

The Chaos God waved his hand again, and an invisible wave of chaos, like a tangible tide, swept across the entire area in an instant.

Under the absolute suppression of this primal power, the strength of the Shrek Academy students appeared utterly insignificant.

Dai Yueheng roared and forcefully activated the soul power within his body. The light of the White Tiger Vajra Transformation had just begun to shine when it shattered under the impact of the chaotic ripples. His proud White Tiger Demon God Transformation crumbled like paper, and he was so shocked that blood flowed from his seven orifices as he was thrown heavily out of the arena.

The radiant lightning surrounding Beibei was extinguished the instant it came into contact with the chaotic power. The domineering thunderous might of the Radiant Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex didn't even have time to roar before it was mercilessly devoured by this power. Its body was charred black, and its eyes were filled with resentment as it was swept away by the violent shockwave.

The ice staff in Ling Luochen's hand snapped in two, the ice elemental power instantly melting away before the chaos. Her face turned deathly pale, and she was blasted away, tracing a tragic arc in the air before falling helplessly to the edge of the arena.

The Xuanming Tortoise Shell Shield in Xu Sanshi's hand, a martial soul known for its unparalleled defense, now emitted a teeth-grinding cracking sound. The thick tortoise shell shattered inch by inch under the impact of the chaotic ripples, and he was blasted away like a cannonball, crashing heavily onto the open ground in front of the audience, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Amidst a series of muffled thuds, the Shrek Academy team members were blasted off the field like kites with broken strings, completely losing their fighting ability.

The chaotic air currents finally subsided, and the terrifying pressure that had shaken the heavens and earth gradually dissipated on the Soul Arena. When the dust settled, only the seven members of the Imperial Academy remained on the field. Long Aotian, Jin Ni, and Vina had fallen to the ground, their faces pale, their soul power completely exhausted, but their eyes were filled with the joy of victory.

An eerie silence fell over the entire arena.

Shrek Academy, once invincible and hailed as the number one academy on the continent for millennia, has actually been defeated.

Seven Shrek Academy students lay sprawled out in disarray.

Ma Xiaotao had already fallen into a coma. Not far away, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong supported each other, kneeling on the ground. Both had glaring bloodstains at the corners of their mouths, and their faces were deathly pale. Huo Yuhao's once deep and bright eyes were now bloodshot and filled with exhaustion. He stared intently at the proudly standing group from the Imperial Academy opposite him, his hands clenched into fists of extreme resentment, his nails digging deep into his palms. As the core of Shrek Academy's new generation, his prized talent had proven utterly fragile in the face of Long Aotian and his ilk.

Dai Yueheng, Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, Ling Luochen, and others had also lost their ability to fight. Their protective soul light had shattered, their clothes were tattered, and they were covered in dust. The sense of powerlessness that surged from the depths of their souls was more suffocating than the excruciating physical pain.

The crowd's eyes were now empty and blank, as if their souls were still stuck in the moment when they were forcibly suppressed by the power of chaos, and they simply could not accept that Shrek Academy had suffered such a crushing defeat.

For millennia, the name Shrek Academy has represented absolute authority and an invincible myth on the Douluo Continent. Whether facing the soul-guided technology of the Sun Moon Empire or the insidious schemes of the Holy Spirit Cult, Shrek has never suffered such a utter and devastating defeat in a direct confrontation.

Today, this myth was shattered by the Imperial Academy in full view of everyone.

In the stands, the supporters of Shrek Academy, who had originally been there, stood frozen in place, as if their souls had been ripped out. No one shouted, no one cheered, only a deathly silence and the occasional suppressed sigh.

"Shrek...lost?"

Someone muttered something to themselves, and those words were like a spark that instantly ignited the entire Xingluo Square.

"We won! We won!!"

A deafening roar erupted first in the Di'ao Academy's rest area. Then, like wildfire, the cheers quickly swept across the entire stadium. Hundreds of thousands of spectators rose to their feet, waving flags, throwing hats into the air, and shouting at the top of their lungs.

"Di'ao Academy! Champion! Champion! Champion!"

The roar of the crowd surged higher and higher, almost lifting the sky above Star Luo City. This was the coronation of the new king, a celebration of the challenger's triumphant return.

Referee Tian Sha Douluo took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions. He flew to the center of the arena, his gaze sweeping across the entire arena. Gathering his soul power, he loudly announced in a voice loud enough to resonate throughout every corner of the plaza:

"In the final team battle of this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, the entire Shrek Academy team was rendered incapacitated! The victor is—Emperor Academy!!"

"Congratulations to Di'ao Academy for becoming the overall champion of this year's Soul Master Competition!!"

As the Heavenly Fiend Douluo finished speaking, colorful ribbons and soul-guided fireworks burst brilliantly in the sky above the arena.

The team members of Di'ao Academy could no longer contain their excitement. Captain Jiang Peng's Heaven-Shaking Axe clattered to the ground, and this usually composed and steady man covered his face like a child, tears welling in his eyes. Shi Kun and Wei Huang hugged each other tightly, pounding each other's backs in a frenzy, releasing the hardships and pressure they had endured along the way.

Long Aotian then embraced Jin Ni and Vina tightly.

Long Aotian gasped for breath, sweat streaming down his resolute face. The earth-shattering "Chaos Martial God" attack, though incredibly powerful, had nearly drained him of all his energy. Jin Ni leaned on Long Aotian's shoulder; the usually proud Golden Dragon Girl was now beaming with joy. Vina also leaned on Long Aotian's other shoulder, her eyes crinkling with laughter.

They did it. They not only defeated their powerful opponents, but also ended Shrek Academy's millennia-long rule, forever etching the name of Di'ao Academy onto the historical monument of Douluo Continent.

In the VIP section, Emperor Xu Jiawei of the Star Luo Empire slowly stood up and led the applause. His gaze was filled with admiration, but deep in his eyes was also a hint of apprehension. The rise of the Imperial Academy represented the two major powers of the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Body Sect, which would have a profound impact on the Star Luo Empire and even the entire continent.

On the other side, in the VIP section, Xuanzi, the elder of the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy, looked at the young people on the stage who, though defeated, still stubbornly refused to bow their heads, with a complex expression. Finally, he let out a long sigh. He had to admit that times had changed. Shrek Academy was still that towering mountain, but today, another peak had risen from the ground, truly surpassing it.