Xiang Chengxian's arrival enlivened the atmosphere at Shrek Academy.
Previously, it was always a bunch of men, their lives dull and devoid of novelty, even affecting their visual senses.
Beautiful girls, even if they didn't do anything, were a source of joy simply to look at.
Most importantly, it was Xiang Chengxian, this wealthy woman, who elevated the entire academy's quality of life.
After engaging in high-intensity physical training, nutrition had to keep up, and soul beast meat was a must at every meal. Furthermore, since they were all still teenagers, they needed spiritual herbs to strengthen their bodies. All of this required a large amount of gold coins.
Thinking back, Ma Hongjun's consumption over three months had exhausted Ma Ming's savings of over a thousand gold soul coins. Now, with four people using them together, the consumption was unimaginable.
However, for someone like Xiang Chengxian who could easily produce tens of thousands of gold soul coins, it was manageable for a while.
During training, the two tigers, Black and White, were always loyal and devoted, sharing life and death, and their bond deepened exceptionally quickly.
Since realizing his mistake, Dai Mubai resolved to fight against fate, training relentlessly and even challenging Ma Hongjun.
For example, in physical training, if Ma Hongjun carried ten pounds of weight, he would too; if Ma Hongjun ran ten kilometers, he would too. Even if he was exhausted, he was determined not to fall behind.
Being a strength-type Soul Master, his foundation was already strong, making it relatively easier for him to catch up with Ma Hongjun.
This effort won Xiang Chengxian's favor. Whenever Dai Mubai was exhausted, Xiang Chengxian would help him relax, massage him, and coax him with sweet words. This
created a positive cycle of pain and pleasure for Dai Mubai. It's said that behind every successful man is a strong woman supporting him. It seems Dai Mubai is not far from success. Meanwhile,
Ma Hongjun and Oscar were constantly bombarded with displays of affection. Oscar, alone, munching on a sausage, was already feeling a flutter of romantic longing, hoping a girl who liked his sausage would appear.
At times like this, Ma Hongjun would curse Dai Mubai's fiancée, thinking to himself, "I'll take care of your wife. "
Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and the first phase of training was completed.
This high-intensity training needed to be moderated, with a balance of work and rest. Prolonged training could damage one's foundation and be counterproductive.
"A Soul Master's strength needs to be demonstrated in actual combat. Actual combat is the standard for testing a Soul Master's strength. No matter how much you learn or understand, you need to know how to use it.
We can't teach you that. Combat experience is accumulated through countless battles. We old guys aren't suitable opponents; we're not on the same level as you, and you won't learn much.
At the same level and with the same strength, the amount of combat experience will determine victory or defeat. Only through continuous actual combat can you improve your adaptability in battle as much as possible.
And to improve combat experience, there's only one place that's most suitable."
After Flander finished speaking, he sized up the four of them, his sharp, eagle-like eyes scanning them back and forth.
"Dean, are you talking about the Great Soul Arena?!"
Xiang Chengxian said in surprise.
"Yes, it's the Grand Soul Arena.
The Grand Soul Arena is a crucial venue that best showcases a Soul Master's value. Only major cities can possess it, and it's named after the city, making it a symbol of that city. For example, Soto City is called the Soto Grand Soul Arena.
It has its own complete system and can be considered a special force.
The Grand Soul Arena was jointly established by the seven most prestigious Soul Master families on the continent and is not affiliated with the two empires or the Spirit Hall; it can be considered a third-party force. They are incredibly wealthy.
Soul Masters who become famous in the Grand Soul Arena will become shining stars throughout the country, gaining not only enormous profits but also immense fame. Moreover, the Grand Soul Arena is a relatively fair place. There, even if you kill the heir of a powerful family, you don't need to worry about retaliation. That's its fairness.
The level of a Soul Master is a marker of their strength, and Soul Rings are the best way to express it. However, this doesn't represent a Soul Master's true ability. Only..." The title earned through one's own efforts in the Great Soul Arena is the best reflection of one's strength.
Soul Masters of any level, upon entering the Great Soul Arena, are simply referred to as "Soul Masters." After their first victory, they receive a badge. Each subsequent victory earns points, and as points accumulate, the badge's level increases.
This badge symbolizes one's level in the Great Soul Arena and is valid in all major cities across the continent. The benefits of a high-level badge are numerous, which I won't elaborate on. Badge levels are distinguished by the quality of the mineral used; the lowest is the Iron Badge, also known as the Iron Soul Master, followed by Bronze, Silver, Gold, Purple Gold, Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond. There are eight levels in total.
Flander adjusted his crystal glasses and continued, "One of the conditions for graduating from Shrek Academy is obtaining a Silver Soul Master."
Upon hearing "Silver Soul Master," Xiang Chengxian still appeared surprised, while Dai Mubai immediately relaxed, even Oscar was no longer so tense, and Ma Hongjun hadn't taken it to heart at all.
Flander smiled slightly at the three of them.
"Chengxian, you should have been to the Great Soul Arena. Tell them how difficult it is to obtain a Silver Soul!"
Because of their Martial Souls, battles are commonplace for the Xiang family, serving as a way for them to release their killing intent and vent their frustrations. Therefore, most members of the Xiang family frequently visit the Great Soul Arena, using it as a place for lessons.
Xiang Chengxian straightened his bangs and said, "The Great Soul Arena uses a point system. Upgrading from an Iron Soul to a Bronze Soul requires one hundred points.
Each victory earns one point, but losing a battle deducts one point."
If a winning streak exceeds five matches, each additional win will directly increase the points by ten. A winning streak exceeding ten matches will increase the points by one hundred for each subsequent win.
Even if a player successfully advances to the Bronze Soul rank, dropping below one hundred points will disqualify them from Bronze Soul status. Advancing from Bronze Soul to Silver Soul requires one thousand points. In battles between Bronze Souls, each victory grants ten points, and each loss deducts ten points. The point gain rate for consecutive wins is the same as for Iron Souls.
Soul battles are divided into three categories: 1) Sparring, which involves mutual sparring and prohibits killing; 2) Life-or-Death Battles, used to resolve irreconcilable disputes; and 3) Betting Battles. Refereeed by the Grand Soul Arena, both sides send an equal number of Soul Masters to compete, and the final winner receives everything stipulated in the bet. Betting Battles primarily consist of Life-or-Death Battles. Many nobles and clans frequently use this method when significant conflicts arise.
The forms of competition are also three: one-on-one, two-on-two, and group battles. The rules for group battles stipulate that the number of participants on both sides is generally limited to seven to ten people, according to the rules of the Grand Soul Arena.
I started participating in the Grand Soul Arena at level 29. The battles are grouped according to rank, or more specifically, according to the number of soul rings. Once you have an extra soul ring, you can only participate in the next group's battles.
At level 29, I won eleven consecutive battles, earning 155 points and directly advancing to Bronze Soul Master. "
After Xiang Chengxian finished speaking, she paused and looked at Ma Hongjun and the other two, clearly wanting to show off. After all, such a record was indeed something to be proud of; eleven consecutive wins were something very few people could achieve, and she was starting from her very first time.
Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, and Oscar all looked at her with wide, sparkling eyes, all showing expressions of admiration, playing along with her show.
Xiang Chengxian smiled, a rare moment of happiness, her face no longer so cold.
In fact, after coming to Shrek Academy, with the sycophantic Dai Mubai, the puppy-like Oscar, the big wolf-like Ma Hongjun, and a group of old dogs like Flander, her life had become much richer.
She was no longer the unapproachable, tigress Black Rose she used to be. Instead, she slowly shed her thorns and removed her outer layer of disguise.
She was actually just a kitten that needed to be cared for.
After the smile, she turned to disappointment, her tone changing, and she continued with some bitterness:
"After the eleven consecutive wins, I reached level 30 and obtained my third spirit ring.
When I stepped into the Great Spirit Arena again, I was greeted with ten consecutive losses."
The continuous defeats plunged me back into the Iron Soul Arena, where I was constantly being humiliated and lost all sense of excitement in battle. I haven't been back to the Grand Soul Arena since.
So, my current score is…"
Xiang Chengxian paused here, and Ma Hongjun and the other two looked at her, waiting for her to continue.
Xiang Chengxian blushed instantly. She stammered,
"I forgot!"
Holding the bowl in both hands, she sat and waited for the votes to rain down! For
the women, kisses, hugs, and piggyback rides!
For the men… a bar of soap for each!
(End of Chapter)