Although the battle was over, for the major academies participating in the preliminaries, all that was left was shock and fear.
Elephant Armor Academy
"Even the Elephant Armor Academy, one of the five elemental academies, was defeated. Every student in the Elephant Armor Academy was seriously injured. It seems that when we meet Shrek Academy in the preliminaries, we should just admit defeat. That way, we won't end up unable to participate in the later rounds."
Godwind Academy
"Don't worry, we are Kamikaze Academy. They only defeated Elephant Armor Academy; it doesn't mean they can beat us." Feng Xiaotian said with confidence.
Blazing Academy
Huo Wu looked at Ye Feng, who had stolen the spotlight on stage, and asked, "Grandmaster, is there any way to defeat him?"
"Ye Feng is indeed very strong. If he had kept his abilities hidden, I might not have had a solution. Unfortunately, he's so damn arrogant that he actually showed off almost all of his spirit skills. I'll come up with specific strategies to counter him in the next few days. If Xiao San was on our side, our chances of winning would be much higher." Grandmaster's eyes were full of confidence.
When Ye Feng walked out of the ring, Chen Xin approached, patted him on the shoulder, and praised, "Ye Feng, you did well."
"Thank you, Master." Ye Feng grinned.
"You did this to intimidate the other academies and make the preliminaries easier, didn't you?" Chen Xin asked.
"Yes." Ye Feng nodded.
"But you didn't need to reveal your spirit skills, your twin spirits, or even your external spirit bones." Chen Xin reprimanded him.
"Wouldn't this scare the shit out of the other academies even more? Besides, I didn't go all out. Even if someone's watching, they won't know my real strength. Instead, they'll be misled by it." Ye Feng smirked, rubbing his nose smugly.
"You little brat. Alright, you all go ahead. I need to talk to Ye Feng alone. Rongrong, you too. Xiao Wu, you can stay if you want." Chen Xin glanced at the teachers and students of Shrek.
"What about me?" Liu Erlong asked.
"You go too." Chen Xin replied.
Liu Erlong nodded, not daring to disobey. She turned and left with the others. Xiao Wu, curious as always, stayed by Ye Feng's side.
Once they were alone, Chen Xin asked, "Ye Feng, tell me, how did you become a spirit beast?"
Ye Feng smiled bitterly. "I knew I couldn't hide it from you, Master."
"Speak. You're obviously human. How the hell did you suddenly turn into a spirit beast?" Chen Xin's concern was evident.
Ye Feng becoming a spirit beast would attract people who wanted to hunt him for his spirit ring and spirit bone. In other words, he could be hunted at any time.
"I… I don't know either."
Ye Feng took a couple of steps forward, rubbing his nose. He avoided making eye contact with Chen Xin and Xiao Wu. He couldn't tell them about the system. It was because he had envied Xiao Wu that the system transformed him into a spirit beast.
After a pause, he turned around and said, "Maybe it has something to do with me consuming too many medicinal herbs."
"Medicinal herbs?" Chen Xin murmured.
"Yeah. In this world, medicinal herbs can become spirit beasts if they grow to a certain level. And I've consumed so many that my body gradually changed, giving me the physique of a spirit beast." Ye Feng lied, coming up with a reasonable explanation. After all, explaining the system was impossible.
"That actually makes some sense." Chen Xin nodded. Suddenly, his sharp eyes focused in one direction. "Sneaking around? Come out."
There was no response.
"Did I fucking allow you to leave?" Chen Xin's voice carried immense authority.
This time, a man stepped out from the shadows. He was over two meters tall, broad-shouldered, and muscular with a chest that almost looked like a woman's due to its size.
"Your Excellency, what do you want?" the burly man asked.
"Someone from the Elephant Armor Sect?" Chen Xin inquired.
"Yes."
"Why were you hiding and eavesdropping on our conversation?"
"Your Excellency, it's a misunderstanding. I was just leaning against the wall to rest."
"Bullshit." A silver light flickered around Chen Xin, and his Seven Killing Domain activated.
Within the domain, the Elephant Armor Sect spirit master turned pale, sweating profusely.
"Your Excellency, it's really a misunderstanding!" The man forced a smile.
Chen Xin's pupils contracted slightly. The pressure of a Titled Douluo was like a giant sword hanging over the burly man's head, making it hard for him to breathe.
Unable to withstand the pressure, the man released his martial spirit—the Diamond Mammoth. Six spirit rings appeared beneath his feet. He was a Spirit Emperor.
Feeling the suffocating pressure, the man quickly confessed, "The sect master ordered me to follow Ye Feng and report his whereabouts at all times."
"You're courting death."
Chen Xin waved his hand, and a silver blade materialized, slicing through the air.
Fourth Spirit Skill: Murderous Intent
The silver blade slashed down, cutting the burly man in half. His guts spilled onto the ground, a truly gruesome sight.
The commotion startled many ordinary people and spirit masters nearby.
"Hmph." Chen Xin snorted in disdain and declared, "You must have a death wish, daring to plot against my direct disciple."
"Brother!" Xiao Wu called softly.
Ye Feng glanced around. Those who had been lurking and scheming against him hurriedly retreated, terrified. The Elephant Armor Sect wasn't the only one with their eyes on him. Chen Xin had just killed a chicken to warn the monkeys.
For the next few days, due to Chen Xin's deterrence, no one dared to make a move against Ye Feng. Even the Elephant Armor Sect kept their distance, knowing they were no match for Chen Xin and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
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Round 3
"Ye Feng, can you let me fight this time?"
"No, Tang San, the opponent already conceded. You can't fight even if you want to."
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Round 4
"Ye Feng, let me fight this time, okay? Our opponent didn't forfeit. It's the Botanical Academy."
"No. Why should we send you against a mere Botanical Academy? Fatty, you go."
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Round 6
"Ye Feng, come on, let me fight. I haven't participated in a single match so far."
"No. You need to stay hidden. Don't worry, Tang San, Dai Mubai, you'll get your turn."
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Round 7
"Brother, bad news! Tang San left a letter and took off."
"Left?"
"Yeah. Tang San and Dai Mubai left Shrek Academy."
"For real?"
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