Douro Continent

Chapter 412 Star Luo Royal Academy Team (Part 2)

"The four of us are the most outstanding children in our respective families. Mu Bai and I came to the Heaven Dou Empire to improve our strength. This Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is an opportunity given to us by our families. Because we are not the eldest sons, our chances of inheriting the throne are much smaller. If we can defeat our older brothers and sisters, then we will be qualified to inherit the throne."

Tang San asked, "So, your older siblings are in the Star Luo Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy team?"

Zhu Zhuqing nodded silently. "Originally, I thought we had no hope. But when I came to Shrek Academy and met you, I suddenly realized that with your help, we have a good chance of winning."

Xiao Wu couldn't help but ask, "Is power really that important? Even if you could inherit the family business, would you really be happy?"

Zhu Zhuqing gave a bitter smile. "If only it were that simple. Do you think we really value power that much? No, it's not. Both of our families have extremely unique rules. To ensure that future family heirs are more outstanding, once the competing children are selected, they are raised as enemies. The winner inherits the family, but the loser suffers a terrible fate. To prevent internal strife, the loser is eliminated. So, we are not only competing for power, but also for our lives."

At this point, Zhu Zhuqing's emotions became visibly agitated. "Do you know why I've always been so cold to Mu Bai? Because I've already decided that I'll definitely die when I'm twenty-five. Maybe not even until I'm twenty-five. Mu Bai's older brother is six years older than him, and his intelligence and strength are top-notch. My sister is also seven years older than me. Competing with them, we have almost no chance. So, after Mu Bai came to the Heavenly Dou Empire, he chose to fall into depravity, indulging in women. With him like that, how can we have a chance to survive? I'm angry at his lack of self-respect."

Dai Mubai finally spoke, "Compete? How can we compete? My eldest brother is six years older than me. He's practically the family's chosen successor. Choosing me as a backup was just to give him more pressure and motivation. It wasn't until two years ago, when I saw Xiao San, you, Xiao Wu, and Rongrong join the academy, that I saw hope. The family gave us time until we're twenty-five. Aside from intelligence, our strength will be tested in this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. Zhu Qing and I must defeat our siblings while they're competing. They're almost twenty-five, and this tournament is our only chance. If we lose, we'll have to surpass them in every other aspect to gain recognition. But they have far more support than we do, which is almost impossible. I hate my family, but for Zhu Qing's sake, I won't run away anymore. Even if I die today, I will never lose."

His eyes turned bloodshot, and the atmosphere suddenly became oppressive. No one had expected that behind Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing lay such immense pressure and a powerful background. It was a threat to their lives.

Tang San extended his right hand, staring into Dai Mubai's blood-red, evil eyes, and uttered two words: "Victory is certain."

Next up was Oscar, who placed his right hand on Tang San's. Ma Hongjun, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong followed suit. When Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai's right hands also overlapped, the seven of them roared almost simultaneously, "Victory is certain!"

Since the start of the tournament, the Shrek Seven Devils have never competed together. When they finally appeared on the stage with their full lineup, the remaining Soul Master teams from the Heaven Dou Empire all momentarily froze in surprise.

Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian stood together. The appearance of Tang San, Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ma Hongjun was something they had all expected. But Ning Rongrong and Oscar were a surprise to them.

Although Ning Rongrong had intervened when encountering bandits, the scene was chaotic at the time and not many people noticed her.

But her appearance was somewhat of a harbinger, after all, she had once thrown herself into her father's arms, proving that she came from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Oscar, however, was puzzling. Since the start of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, he had never appeared on the competition field. Now, he calmly appeared on the stage alongside the others, much to the surprise of Huo Wu, Feng Xiaotian, and the others.

Could this person be the hidden master of Shrek Academy? He's been holding back until now before finally making his appearance.

Led by Dai Mubai, the Shrek Seven Devils stood in a line on the competition stage, quietly observing. Dai Mubai's eyes were more serious than ever before as he silently gazed ahead.

On the other side of the competition stage, another group of seven people slowly walked onto the stage. When Dai Mubai's gaze fell on the person walking at the front of the group, two dazzling lights flashed in his eyes.

Tang San also noticed the other person. Long, golden hair cascaded down his back, and a lazy expression graced his face. His eyes shimmered with a purple light, but they weren't double pupils. His appearance bore at least a 70% resemblance to Dai Mubai, though he was several sizes taller. Despite his casual demeanor, his smile still carried a hint of authority.

Behind him followed a tall girl, almost as tall as him, with an extremely voluptuous figure and skin as white as mutton fat. She also had a smile on her face and was still holding his arm even in the middle of the competition. This girl was very beautiful, and she resembled Zhu Zhuqing even more than Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.

However, she lacked Zhu Zhuqing's coldness.

She has a very gentle appearance. In this gentleness, beauty is more easily recognized.

The young man in the lead glanced at Dai Mubai's face and said calmly, "Mubai, I didn't expect you to actually make it to the finals. Being able to challenge me face-to-face is already a success. But you should understand that doing this forces me to take action against you."

"Davis, stop pretending. When have you ever stopped attacking me? Today on the court, we are enemies. If you're so capable, beat me first. Otherwise, who will inherit the family position is still uncertain."

Davis looked at Dai Mubai with some surprise. "Oh, our playboy has changed. Fine, I'll see what skills you've learned since you left home these past few years, daring to speak to our elder brother like that. No wonder Zhu Qing is with you too; it seems you're really prepared to fight us to the end?"

Davis's gaze fell on Zhu Zhuqing, and his eyes became more serious. He exchanged a glance with the girl beside him, and a cold glint flashed in their eyes at the same time.

"Zhu Qing, if I remember correctly, you're not even fifteen years old yet. To participate in this competition at such a young age and make it into the top ten, I don't know whether to say you're lucky or incredibly strong. However, your journey ends here. Actually, your father and mother miss you very much, but we can't go against the ancestral rules. After the competition, you'll come back with me." The girl beside Davis's voice was different from Zhu Zhu Qing's. It lacked Zhu Zhu Qing's coldness but possessed an alluring charm from within, and her soft, seductive voice easily drew people in.

"Zhu Zhuyun, you don't need to put on this act. If I hadn't left home, I might already be dead at your hands. Missing me? Is there such a thing as kinship in our family?" Zhu Zhuqing's voice grew even colder.

To him and Dai Mubai, the couple before them were simply themselves in their later years. They shared an indelible blood bond, but under pressure from their families, only one of them could survive.

Whatever the reason, they must do their best to fight for it; at the very least, no one wants their life to end so easily.

Neither of the two parties on stage made any effort to suppress their voices, and the Soul Masters below the stage had much better hearing than ordinary people.

When they heard Zhu Zhuyun say that Zhu Zhuqing was not even fifteen years old, even the most self-assured Soul Masters were in an uproar.

Especially those who had witnessed Zhu Zhuqing's actions.

His eyes were filled with an incredible light.

Huo Wu was completely stunned. If she still imagined that she could surpass Shrek Academy after joining forces with Shenfeng Academy, then she was now in complete despair.

They were more than four years younger than me, yet their strength was in no way inferior. Were these people really monsters?

Thinking about this, another question came to her mind: she had never known Tang San's age. Could it be that he was also that young?

The referee approached the center of the two teams. "The match is ready. You may release your Martial Souls now. The rules remain the same: the loser will be eliminated, and the winner will advance to the top six. Shrek Advanced Soul Master Academy vs. Star Luo Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy. Ready?"

Dai Mubai and Davis, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun, their gazes clashed violently in the air.

Davis's gaze suddenly turned domineering, and his entire body seemed to relax, his broad shoulders and equally sinister face appearing exceptionally handsome at this moment. "Brothers, unleash your martial spirits. Let's give them a surprise."

(End of this chapter)