"What... what just happened?" In the spectator stands, someone finally recovered from the shock and asked with difficulty.
In the Monster Academy area, five gazes simultaneously turned toward Long Yue sitting in the center.
This was the one acclaimed as Monster Academy's strongest, the head of the Eight Kings!
"Long Yue, what did you see?" Tiger King Dai Yueyan asked in a deep voice.
He was not only the Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire but also one of the Eight Kings of Monster Academy. Of noble status and vast experience, yet at this moment he couldn't help revealing expressions of shock and doubt.
Long Yue's face was gloomy as he slowly spoke, his voice carrying unprecedented gravity, "This Fang Yang from Shrek Academy possesses unfathomable strength."
Fox King Su Mu took over the conversation, "That was pure spiritual power eruption."
"To render Hua Lantang incapable of resistance using only spiritual power—such spiritual power cultivation has likely reached the Spirit Abyss Realm."
The moment the three words "Spirit Abyss Realm" emerged, everyone gasped in cold air.
This meant Fang Yang's spiritual power had reached at least five thousand points, a realm that many soul masters dreamed of attaining.
The clamor in the spectator stands gradually subsided, replaced by a suppressed silence.
Everyone realized that what had just occurred in that instant was not some flashy soul skill, but pure spiritual power crushing suppression.
On the presidential platform, Star Luo Empire Emperor Dai Tianling narrowed his eyes slightly, his fingers gently tapping the armrest.
He turned toward the elderly man beside him, his tone respectful: "Teacher, what do you think?"
The one revered as teacher was En Ci, a tall and slender elderly man.
His face was ancient and plain, with white long hair hanging loose behind his head and falling past his shoulders. His eyes were exceptionally clear, forming a sharp contrast with his aged features.
This was precisely the current Monster Academy Dean, the legendary State Preceptor of the Star Luo Empire generation—Holy Dragon Douluo En Ci, a four-word battle armor master, ninety-eighth rank Hyper Douluo, an existence standing at the pinnacle of the Star Luo Empire's soul master world.
"This child is terrifying indeed!" En Ci's voice was calm, yet it made Dai Tianling's expression grow grave.
Emperor Dai Tianling pondered in silence for a moment, then lowered his voice: "Teacher, I have an idea..."
"Your Majesty, I understand your meaning."
En Ci interrupted him, a flash of understanding passing through his eyes, "For the future of the Star Luo Empire, I will persuade Long Yue..."
As the teacher who watched Dai Tianling grow up, how could En Ci not know the Emperor's thoughts at this moment?
Nothing more than wanting to arrange a marriage alliance between Dai Yun'er and Fang Yang, firmly binding this genius to the Star Luo Empire's war chariot.
Only, doing so would likely cause hardship for his devoted disciple Long Yue.
However, upon second thought, that girl Yun'er seemed to harbor no ill feelings toward Fang Yang. If she herself was unwilling, it would be no matter.
"Rest assured, Teacher."
Dai Tianling made a solemn promise, "I will select a woman in the imperial family who is no less than Yun'er to be betrothed to Long Yue. I will certainly not mistreat him."
"Mm."
En Ci nodded slightly, his gaze returning to the arena, wondering what he was contemplating.
...
After the referee confirmed that Hua Lantang had lost combat capability, he announced in a loud voice: "This match, Shrek Academy's Fang Yang, wins!"
At this moment, the entire venue erupted in uproar.
No one had expected that this highly anticipated confrontation would end in such a clean and decisive manner.
What shocked people was that from beginning to end, Fang Yang had not even released his martial soul.
Discussions began spreading through the spectator stands. All eyes focused on Fang Yang, filled with shock, curiosity, and even a trace of awe.
"Who exactly is this Fang Yang?"
"As expected of Shrek Academy—truly deserving of its reputation..."
"Monster Academy this time, I'm afraid they've encountered a true opponent."
Amidst the crowd's discussions, Fang Yang returned to Shrek Academy's rest area with unhurried composure.
Tang Wulin and the others immediately surrounded him, their faces carrying expressions of excitement and admiration.
"Fang Yang, you were too amazing!"
Xie Xie couldn't help but exclaim, "You didn't even use your martial soul and you took care of that Hua Lantang."
Fang Yang smiled slightly, his tone indifferent: "Just took care of a mixed-blood little wolf, nothing worth mentioning."
"Mm, mm."
Gu Yue, Na'er, and Xu Xiaoyan nodded in unison, their expressions matter-of-fact.
This lightly dismissive response caused Tang Wulin and the others to exchange glances, momentarily not knowing how to respond.
Hua Lantang was one of the Eight Kings in Monster Academy, with formidable strength, yet in Fang Yang's mouth he became a mixed-blood little wolf.
If these words were spread, who knows how many people's jaws would drop in shock.
Xie Xie smiled bitterly: "Fang Yang, if the Monster Academy people heard this evaluation, they'd probably be furious enough to jump in rage."
"But we need to be careful going forward."
Tang Wulin also recovered his senses, his expression growing more serious, "Monster Academy definitely won't let this go, especially that Long Yue..."
Just at this moment, everyone felt a sharp gaze shooting over from the opposite side.
Long Yue had somehow already stood up, his tall figure exceptionally eye-catching in the Monster Academy rest area.
Though he didn't speak, that burning gaze already said everything.
This contest was far from over.
Fang Yang seemed completely unaware, only sweeping his gaze indifferently toward the opposite direction, "No need to overthink."
His voice was flat, yet possessed a power that made people believe in him.
Everyone nodded in succession, their eyes becoming firm.
In a corner of the spectator stands, a young girl dressed in a golden long dress was staring intently toward the Shrek Academy direction.
Her beautiful eyes flickered with unusual radiance—this was precisely the Star Luo Empire's little princess, Dai Yun'er.
She whispered softly: "Fang Yang..."
Her voice was light as a mosquito's hum, yet contained indescribable anticipation.
Meanwhile, in the Spirit Pagoda area of the Star Luo Grand Stadium.
"Young Master Qiangu, we have found the Dragon Valley within the Star Luo Empire's borders." The accompanying middle-aged man reported respectfully.
"Mm, excellent."
Qiangu Zhangting nodded slightly, a hint of joy appearing on his face, "You may withdraw. Keep watch on the Qian Family faction's movements for me. Any unusual activity, report immediately."
"Yes, Young Master Qiangu." The middle-aged man bowed and withdrew.
Qiangu Zhangting's gaze grew profound: "The legendary Dragon Valley..."
Not long ago, his great-grandfather Qiangu Dieting had successfully refined the divine tool Soul Sealing Plate, obtaining an incomplete godhood.
Within the fragmented memories of this incomplete godhood, the Spirit Pagoda learned of the Dragon Valley.
The Dragon Valley was an independent small world opened by the Dragon God's divine soul after the ancient divine realm's great war, containing countless dragon clan skeletons buried within.
Dragon clan skeletons could transform into innumerable soul bones—this was undoubtedly an incalculable fortune for the Spirit Pagoda.
"Once we obtain the dragon clan soul bones from the Dragon Valley, my Spirit Pagoda's strength will surely rise to another level."
A flash of fervor passed through Qiangu Zhangting's eyes, "At that time, the entire Douluo Continent, Star Luo Continent, and Tian Ling Continent will all belong to the Spirit Pagoda."
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