Of course, unlike the situation with the Shrek Team...
Over on the Shrek Team's side, they were truly popping champagne at halftime, celebrating their "Void Realm Championship."
Meanwhile, with the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Team.
Although they were also eating, the atmosphere was completely different.
There was no noisy clamor, no smell of alcohol, and even the sound of clinking cutlery was barely audible.
Their gazes were all fixed intently on the massive spirit tool projection screen directly in front of them.
On the screen, the recording of today's Shrek Team match was being replayed over and over again.
Liu Yuan sat at the head of the table, his expression focused and calm.
"Look closely, everyone."
Liu Yuan's voice was steady and powerful:
"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. Today, Shrek has sent us such excellent material. If we don't make good use of it, we would truly be letting down Old Dog Xuan's 'painstaking efforts'."
"Yes!"
Everyone responded in unison; even Xiao Hongchen, who usually loved to joke around, wore a serious and earnest expression at this moment.
Through this meticulous observation, coupled with the high-precision analysis of spirit tools, every ability, habit, and even every weakness of the Shrek Team members was laid bare before them.
"First, let's talk about Dai Yueheng."
The screen paused on Dai Yueheng.
"His characteristics are very distinct: extremely formidable close-quarters combat ability."
Liu Yuan pulled up several sets of data for comparison:
"Especially these three enhancement Spirit Abilitys of his—White Tiger Barrier, White Tiger Vajra Transformation, and White Tiger Demon God Transformation."
"Once this 'Triple Enhancement' is stacked, his defense, attack power, and physical resistance reach a terrifying level. Among Spirit Masters of the same rank, he is practically a physical-immune tank."
"Facing such an opponent, if we choose to go head-to-head, even using high-level soul tool cannons might not yield great results. After all, his recovery ability is also strong, and the White Tiger Spirit comes with its own light-wave ranged attacks; he isn't a pure sitting duck."
Hearing this, Ma Rulong frowned:
"Captain, then what do you mean?"
The corners of Liu Yuan's mouth curled up slightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes:
"Since the hard way won't work, we'll use the soft way."
He looked at everyone and asked:
"Do you remember a design blueprint we studied before? The Rank 6 control-type spirit tool—dragon binding rope."
"dragon binding rope?"
Meng Hongchen's eyes lit up, and she immediately chimed in:
"I know! The core component of that spirit tool is woven from the silk of a Ten-thousand-year Jade Spider. It's not only incredibly tough, impervious to blades, spears, water, and fire, but it also has extremely strong stickiness!"
"Exactly."
Liu Yuan nodded:
"Dai Yueheng's strength is great, but he is still flesh and blood after all. The greatest characteristic of the Jade Spider's silk is 'using softness to overcome hardness'. The more he struggles, the tighter the silk will wrap. And..."
Liu Yuan pointed to Dai Yueheng's massive tiger claws on the screen:
"His attack style relies mainly on sharp claws and ramming. Once we bind his limbs, he won't be of much use."
"That's a great idea!"
Xiao Hongchen slapped the table excitedly:
"Let him have strength with nowhere to use it! Let's see how arrogant he can be then!"
Jing Hongchen, who had been sitting silently on the side, wordlessly took out a piece of white metal emitting a faint glow and a bundle of crystal-clear silk from his storage ring.
"Ten-thousand-year Jade Spider silk, and the matching soft-gold core; I happen to have some right here."
Jing Hongchen said with a smile:
"It's enough for you to make eight or ten of them."
"Thank you, Dean." Liu Yuan nodded in gratitude, then slid his pointer, switching the image to another person.
"Next is Chen Zifeng."
On the screen, the Soul Chasing Sword in Chen Zifeng's hand turned into a streak of light, instantly piercing through the opponent's defense.
"The Spirit is the Soul Chasing Sword. This is a very extreme Tool Spirit with immense attack power and speed, and it comes with a homing effect."
Liu Yuan analyzed:
"However, precisely because he pursues ultimate offense, his defensive means are very lacking. Compared to the thick-skinned Dai Yueheng, he is like an assassin holding a sharp blade: high attack, low defense."
"Against such an enemy, if we are foolish enough to trade blows with him in attack power, we'll be playing right into his hands."
Meng Hongchen tilted her head and thought for a moment, proposing:
"Then... can we use a slightly more 'underhanded' method?"
"For example... those inconspicuous small trigger-type spirit tools? Or those interference bombs that can produce intense light and loud noise?"
"Clever."
Liu Yuan looked at Meng Hongchen appreciatively:
"While the Soul Chasing Sword has a homing ability, it's based on visual and aura locking. If we use high-explosive flashbangs to instantly blind him, or use high-frequency sound waves to disrupt his mental force, his sword will lose its aim."
"Moreover, as you said, firing a hidden arrow is a good way."
Liu Yuan drew a circle in the air:
"We can design a type of 'invisible needle' spirit tool, usually hidden in the layers of a defensive shield. When he thinks he has broken through our defense and is feeling proud... countless poison needles will fly right into his face."
"Hiss—"
The several male comrades present couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.
This move... was too wicked!
But it was indeed effective!
"As for Xi Xi."
The image switched again, showing a female Agility System Spirit Master whose movements were like lightning.
"Her speed is indeed very fast, even faster than Chen Zifeng's. However, her attack power is relatively weak, lacking the explosive means to settle a match in one blow."
Liu Yuan said indifferently:
"To deal with an Agility System, the best way is to limit her space for movement."
"We can just let Meng handle her."
"As soon as Meng starts controlling the field, half of her advantage will be gone."
...
Time passed minute by minute.
Everyone ate while discussing fervently.
From countering Ma Xiaotao's flames, to cutting off Gongyang Mo's support abilities, and then to Yao Haoxuan's sonic defense... every secret of the Shrek Team was stripped bare by them.
Before they knew it, the meal was finished, and the recording analysis was complete.
Looking at the screen filled with dense analysis data and counter-strategies, the flames of confidence burned in everyone's eyes.
"Alright."
Liu Yuan's gaze swept across the room:
"The plan has been set. For the next few days, we have no match duties."
"Everyone, aside from necessary rest, use all your time!"
"Create these 'gifts' specially prepared for Shrek, one by one!"
"Any problems?"
"None!"
Everyone roared in unison, their voices filled with the excitement and anticipation of hunting a powerful enemy.
...
Meanwhile, tens of thousands of miles away.
Shrek Academy, Sea Gods Pavilion.
Inside that simple and mysterious golden tree building, a hunched old man was reclining on a lounge chair, eyes closed as he rested.
It was precisely the number one person in Shrek Academy today, the Dragon God Douluo, Mu En.
Beside him, Yan Shaozhe, one of the Sea Gods Pavilion masters and Dean of the Martial Soul Department, stood respectfully.
"Shaozhe."
Mu En spoke slowly, his voice aged and gentle, betraying no emotion:
"Calculating the time, the Soul Dueling Tournament over in Star Luo City should have already begun, right?"
Yan Shaozhe hastily bowed and replied:
"Yes, Teacher. Today was the opening match, and also the first day of the knockout rounds."
Mu En nodded gently, his cloudy eyelids lifting slightly to reveal a sliver of his eyes:
"How is the situation over there with Xuan Zi...?"
"Has any news been sent back?"
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