After the Heaven Dou Empire's convoy rested for three days, the finals of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Competition were finally held.
Shrek Academy's first-round opponent was easily defeated by Ye Feng and the others. This allowed Shrek Academy to directly enter the third round of the competition.
Their next opponent, however, was no ordinary team—it was the Royal Academy of the Star Luo Empire.
Star Luo Royal Academy.
"Star Luo?" Zhu Zhuqing's expression turned grim.
"Zhuqing, don't worry, I'll help you," Ye Feng said softly.
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned. She was always taciturn and perceptive, and she immediately realized that Ye Feng had already figured out her true identity.
"Thank you, Boss Ye," Zhu Zhuqing said gratefully.
"You're welcome. We're all partners. Helping each other is what we should do," Ye Feng smiled warmly.
Partner?
Zhu Zhuqing repeated Ye Feng's words in her heart, but she couldn't feel happy. She didn't want to be just his partner.
"Boss Ye, Zhuqing, what are you two talking about?" Ma Hongjun asked, puzzled.
"This time, our opponent is the seeded team recommended by the Star Luo Empire. Among them is a player named Zhu Zhuyun—Zhuqing's sister," Ye Feng explained.
"Sister?"
"Sister?"
"Sister?"
Ma Hongjun, Xiao Wu, Oscar, and the others stared at Ye Feng in shock.
Xiao Wu murmured, "In that case… should we show mercy in this battle?"
Ye Feng shook his head firmly. "No. Not only should we not show mercy, but we must defeat them ruthlessly."
"What?" Xiao Wu was stunned.
"Boss Ye, did I hear that right? Isn't the opponent Zhuqing's sister?" Ma Hongjun asked, equally shocked.
"Zhuqing, you should explain it yourself," Ye Feng said.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded. She stepped forward, walked to the middle, and bowed slightly to everyone.
"Zhuqing, what are you doing?" Xiao Wu asked in confusion.
"I know preserving our strength is important for everyone. But in this battle, I ask you all to go all out. For me, this isn't just a contest of spirit skills—it's a duel of life and death," Zhu Zhuqing said resolutely.
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On the Stage
"Welcome, everyone, to the first match of the third round of the finals! This match is between Shrek Academy and Star Luo Royal Academy!" the host announced.
The players from both academies took the stage.
"First up is Shrek Academy. They've maintained a winning streak through the preliminaries and the Heaven Dou Empire's promotion rounds. What kind of performance will they bring today? Can they continue their winning streak in the finals? Let us wait and see!"
The host continued, "Now entering the stage is the Star Luo Royal Team! As the top seed of the Star Luo Empire, what surprises will they bring us?"
As the two teams faced off, Zhu Zhuyun and Davis scanned the Shrek Academy members.
Zhu Zhuyun's eyes locked onto Zhu Zhuqing, and she sneered, "Sister, why don't I see your fiancé, Dai Mubai?"
Dai Weisi yawned and teased, "Zhuyun, you don't know? Mubai found himself a prettier woman and transferred to Blazing Fire Academy."
"Really?" Zhu Zhuyun smirked mockingly. She glanced over at Dai Mubai, who stood with Blazing Academy.
Without the martial spirit fusion skill between Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuyun and Davis felt confident that victory was within their grasp.
On the other side, Dai Mubai was stunned by their words.
Huo Wu, who stood beside him, was also taken aback. The speaker might not have meant much by it, but the listener took it to heart. Huo Wu subtly distanced herself from Dai Mubai, as if declaring to everyone that she had nothing to do with him.
"That's right," Dai Weisi sneered.
Zhu Zhuyun walked forward with a condescending smile. Her gaze swept over Zhu Zhuqing's bare face, and she taunted, "Sister, I'm not trying to be mean, but how can you attract any man looking like that? Maybe I should teach you a few tricks to help you win back Dai Mubai's heart."
"Shut up!" Zhu Zhuqing snapped.
"You should really shut up," Ye Feng added with a smile.
He casually walked to Zhu Zhuqing's side, reached out, and boldly held her hand.
Uh!
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned.
She stared blankly at Ye Feng.
In front of everyone, Ye Feng was holding her hand.
Zhu Zhuqing immediately realized he was helping her save face. She didn't pull her hand away, even though her heart was pounding.
Even though she knew Ye Feng was only helping her, she still felt an inexplicable happiness.
Zhu Zhuyun: "..."
Weisi: "..."
Zhu Zhuyun and Davis were momentarily dumbfounded.
Ye Feng smirked and said proudly, "Who said our Zhuqing doesn't have a man?"
He glanced at Zhu Zhuqing with a playful grin.
Zhu Zhuqing's face turned bright red.
Even though she knew it was just an act, she couldn't help but feel a trace of happiness in her heart.
Zhu Zhuyun, unwilling to back down, sneered, "Sister, I was wondering why Dai Mubai suddenly transferred to Blazing Academy. Turns out you were busy raising yourself a little boy toy."
Xiao Wu's face turned red with anger. She was about to snap back, but before she could, Ye Feng calmly stepped forward.
He chuckled and said, "So what if she has a boy toy? Keeping a boy toy is a form of power, too. It's just a shame, Zhu Zhuyun, that you don't have one."
Zhu Zhuyun: "..."
Dai Weisi eyes narrowed slightly. He clenched his fists and wanted to attack Ye Feng, but Zhu Zhuyun held him back.
Davis locked his eyes on Ye Feng, realizing that this man was not only sharp-tongued but also difficult to deal with.
He threatened coldly, "Your name is Ye Feng, right? You may not know this, but Zhu Zhuqing has been engaged by my father. Her fiancé is Dai Mubai. If you continue this farce, you will only bring disgrace upon the Star Luo royal family."
"So what?" Ye Feng asked indifferently.
Dai weisi eyes darkened. "If you know what's good for you, you'll leave Zhu Zhuqing immediately. Otherwise..."
He let his words hang, attempting to pressure Ye Feng with invisible force.
"What else?" Ye Feng asked, unfazed.
"Otherwise, my Star Luo Empire will never let you go. There will be no place for you in this entire world," Davis threatened.
"Really?" Ye Feng replied calmly.
"It will happen," Weisi declared with confidence.
"Oh? Then come at me," Ye Feng said coldly.
He sneered and continued, "If the emperor of the Star Luo Empire is as foolish as you, I don't mind changing the surname of the Star Luo Empire altogether."
Ye Feng's voice was firm and resolute, his eyes piercing directly into Dai Weisi.
"If you have the guts, let's see if you have the strength," Dai Weisi shot back, enraged.
Ye Feng's eyes sharpened, and he suddenly smiled. "I've decided."
"Decided what?" Dai Weisi asked cautiously.
"If the next emperor of the Star Luo Empire is you, Dai Weisi," Ye Feng declared, "then I, Ye Feng, will make a huge scene in the Star Luo Empire."
Ye Feng's tone was unwavering, and his eyes were filled with determination.
"Haha! Just you? Ye Feng?" Dai Weisi burst into laughter instead of getting angry. He looked at Ye Feng mockingly, as though he were watching a fool make a joke of himself.
But at that moment, a calm, powerful voice rang out:
"With me here, Chen Xin, is that enough?"
Dai Weisi mocking laughter abruptly stopped.
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