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One day later
Li Luochen, Dugu Yan, and Qian Renxue walked out of the room when suddenly they stepped into a puddle of water.
"How did this water get here?"
Dugu Yan looked at the puddle on the ground. At this moment, she and Qian Renxue were supporting each other. Qian Renxue had been utterly useless, collapsing into unconsciousness in less than two hours.
As for Dugu Yan, she bore the full brunt of Li Luochen's "pressure."
Dugu Yan began to ponder whether she should find another woman for Li Luochen. Otherwise, she and Qian Renxue wouldn't be able to handle it much longer.
Sooner or later, they'd be completely worn out by Li Luochen. Dugu Yan and Qian Renxue exchanged glances, silently communicating before both nodding in agreement.
Meanwhile, Li Luochen was lost in thought. He already had a rough idea of what the water was from.
Shaking his head, he reflected on how exhilarating yesterday had been—his combat prowess had reached new heights!
Li Luochen now felt refreshed and invigorated.
Today was Shrek Academy's match, so he needed to go watch.
With his arms around the waists of Dugu Yan and Qian Renxue, Li Luochen headed toward the Spirit Battle Arena.
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On the other side, in the Holy Maiden Hall,
Hu Liena lay on her bed, gazing at the ceiling with a dazed expression.
Her mind replayed everything that had happened last night. She had actually returned in the middle of the night, unable to handle Li Luochen's overwhelming stamina any longer.
Hu Liena felt a mix of shyness and novelty about the experience.
"Stop thinking about it," she muttered to herself. After all, they had gone at it for most of the night, nearly leaving her completely drained. Hu Liena decided to take a good nap; otherwise, she wouldn't have the energy for the upcoming match.
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Spirit Hall Battle Arena
Shrek Team vs. Star Luo Royal Team
The lineup for Shrek Academy's team consisted of: Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Zhu Zhuqing, Yu Tianxin, Dai Mubai, Ning Rongrong, and Ye Lingling.
This was Ye Lingling's first match. Why was she chosen? Because their opponents possessed a Spirit Fusion Technique, and they needed Ye Lingling's healing abilities to restore health and spirit power.
Additionally, having two support-system members in the backline would give their opponents a false sense of security. They might assume that defeating these two would guarantee victory in the Spirit Battle.
This battle was a life-or-death struggle for Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai. Before the match began, Zhu Zhuqing had already explained the stakes.
Dai Mubai, however, remained silent. Although he hadn't won Zhu Zhuqing's heart, this match was still crucial for him. If he could defeat Dai Weisi, he would survive.
Li Luochen's faction within Shrek Academy wasn't particularly close to Dai Mubai, but Zhu Zhuqing was firmly part of Li Luochen's group. While they weren't obligated to help Dai Mubai, they couldn't ignore Zhu Zhuqing either.
Ma Hongjun and Oscar immediately pledged their full support to ensure Zhu Zhuqing's victory. Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling also stepped up to assist their close friend, as did Yu Tianxin.
Yu Tianxin and Yu Tianheng had once been rivals, but their competition was healthy. Regardless of who eventually became the clan leader, the other would become the grand elder. Neither cared much about the position—they simply pushed each other to improve.
Unfortunately, Yu Tianheng had been crippled by Yu Xiaogang, leaving Yu Tianxin without a brother and rival. However, his classmates at Shrek Academy gave him new bonds and new rivals to motivate him.
Originally, Yang Wu was supposed to participate in this match since his strength rivaled that of a Soul King, far surpassing Dai Mubai. But Dai Mubai, determined to fight no matter the cost, begged Yang Wu and Qin Ming to let him compete.
In the end, Qin Ming agreed to let Dai Mubai take the field. Thus, this was Shrek Academy's lineup.
"Victory for Shrek!"
The seven members of Shrek's team shouted in unison as they marched onto the battlefield. At this moment, Li Luochen arrived at the scene.
When he saw Zhu Zhuqing, a wave of emotion washed over him. He called out to her:
"Zhuqing! This is the moment to test the fruits of your hard work over the years. Believe in yourself—you can deliver a result you'll be proud of!
And remember, no matter what happens, I and Shrek Academy have your back. You're free to choose your path, to decide how you want to live your life. Keep pushing forward with unwavering determination! You're the strongest girl I've ever met!"
(What an inspiring speech!)
Upon hearing Li Luochen's words, Zhu Zhuqing's eyes welled up with tears. She recalled the times when Li Luochen trained her alone. He had been especially strict with her, demanding more from her than from the other team members.
But during lessons and breaks, he had been incredibly gentle. Though Li Luochen was admittedly a flirtatious man with two stunningly beautiful wives, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't help but feel drawn to him.
All she had ever wanted was Li Luochen's approval. Everything she had done was for his recognition, which meant more to her than even her life in the royal family's competition.
Though her eyes were moist, Zhu Zhuqing didn't look back. There was no turning back now. She was determined to give her best, win this match, and prove to Li Luochen through her actions and results that she truly could succeed!
Dugu Yan and Qian Renxue watched their man interact with this "little kitten." Though they felt a twinge of jealousy, compared to the physical toll they endured, a little envy was manageable.
Zhu Zhuqing was undeniably beautiful! With her youthful face and voluptuous figure, one could easily describe her as having the face of an angel and the body of a devil.
Most importantly, Zhu Zhuqing's curves rivaled Qian Renxue's. Once she matured, who knew how stunning she'd become?
Dugu Yan and Qian Renxue understood their man well. Though he appeared refined and gentlemanly, he was secretly a lecherous soul, as if he'd never seen a beautiful woman before. They had suffered greatly under his attentions.
Thus, the two women came to a consensus: they needed reinforcements!
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On the opposing side, the Star Luo Royal Team stood ready. Among them was a man with long golden hair cascading down his back. His expression was lazy, and his purple eyes gleamed faintly—but they were not dual pupils.
His appearance bore at least a 70% resemblance to Dai Mubai, though he was slightly taller and broader. Despite his casual demeanor, his smile carried the air of someone accustomed to authority.
Behind him stood a tall and slender young woman, almost as tall as he was. Her voluptuous figure and skin as smooth as white jade radiated beauty. She too wore a gentle smile, and even in the arena, she clung to his arm. This young woman was stunningly beautiful, and her resemblance to Zhu Zhuqing was even greater than his likeness to Dai Mubai.
However, unlike Zhu Zhuqing's icy demeanor, this young woman exuded warmth and gentleness. Her beauty was more approachable, making it easier for others to admire her.
These two were Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun.
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