Oscar's gaze first fell on Tang San. Aside from Luo Ling, Tang San was the strongest among them.
However, Tang San's gaze fell on Xiao Wu, his thoughts obvious.
Xiao Wu also noticed Tang San's gaze, frowned, and walked directly to Zhu Zhuqing.
She had teamed up with Zhu Zhuqing in the previous two-on-two battle.
Seeing this, Tang San's expression became somewhat awkward, and he could only look at Oscar.
"Oscar, let's team up."
"Of course, no problem!" Oscar nodded repeatedly.
"You guys are going too far! Are you all paired up while I'm fighting alone?" Ma Hongjun suddenly complained.
Now he was all alone, looking rather pathetic.
"Fatty! I'm a support Soul Master, I can only get the Silver Soul Badge by teaming up, unlike you." Oscar said with a sly expression.
"Fine, solo fighting it is!" Ma Hongjun pouted.
"Alright, now that you've divided into teams, get ready for the Soul Battle. Remember to wear your masks and don't reveal your identities. Everyone, think of a nickname and use it for the Soul Battle," Yu Xiaogang instructed.
Everyone nodded and gave their respective teams code names.
Luo Ling looked at the names everyone had chosen with a strange expression, barely suppressing a laugh.
Because Dai Mubai was dead, and Xiao Wu and Tang San didn't get along, their code names were completely different from the original story.
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were the Cat and Rabbit team, Tang San and Oscar were the Blue Silver Sausage team,
and Luo Ling and Ning Rongrong were the Glazed Evil Scythe team.
Soon, everyone took to the stage one by one.
The Shrek Seven Devils all wore masks, but Luo Ling didn't care and went on stage with his true face.
The audience, which was already noisy, became even more lively when Luo Ling was seen.
With his silver hair and red eyes, coupled with his elegant temperament, Luo Ling instantly attracted the attention of many women.
"Next up is our seventh Soul Arena's two-on-two Soul Battle, featuring the Blue Poison Duo and the Glazed Evil Scythe Duo."
"The Blue Poison Duo consists of a Soul Master and a Soul Venerable, and oh, the Glazed Evil Scythe Duo also has a Soul Master and a Soul Venerable!"
the host enthusiastically announced.
The audience in the stands grew even noisier.
Luo Ling and Ning Rongrong paid no attention, walking onto the Soul Arena one after the other.
They saw their opponents.
Upon seeing the two Soul Masters opposite them, Luo Ling showed a hint of surprise.
One of the men had long black hair and a slender figure, making him quite handsome. The
woman, on the other hand, had short, deep purple hair and an exaggerated figure, especially her slender waist, which was as alluring as a beautiful snake.
Luo Ling stared at the female Soul Master opposite him; he vaguely remembered
her. She was Dugu Yan, the granddaughter of Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.
Dugu Fu had brought Dugu Yan to the Spirit Hall before, and the two had met about three years ago.
Dugu Yan also saw Luo Ling. Her eyes widened slightly, then she rubbed them and looked at Luo Ling again.
Her expression became somewhat excited; she certainly knew who the boy opposite her was.
Dugu Yan had heard her grandfather nag her more than once about the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, including that Holy Son's legendary identity—a sorcerer.
Over time, Dugu Yan developed a special feeling for this Holy Son, even regarding him as an object of her admiration.
"Don't reveal my identity," Luo Ling transmitted with a smile.
Dugu Yan snapped out of her daze, her eyes still trembling slightly, but she forcibly suppressed her emotions.
"Yan Yan, what's wrong? Do you know that man?" Yu Tianheng keenly sensed Dugu Yan's emotions and asked with a frown.
"Yu Tianheng, our relationship isn't close enough for you to call me that, and whether I know him or not is none of your business!" Dugu Yan retorted without any politeness.
Yu Tianheng's expression turned somewhat ugly, and he looked at Luo Ling opposite him with hostility in his eyes.
His feeling just now was definitely correct; the usually aloof Dugu Yan had shown great emotional fluctuations, she must know the man opposite her!
Yu Tianheng pondered in his heart, his gaze towards Luo Ling becoming even more dangerous.
Luo Ling ignored Yu Tianheng's hostility and walked straight up to Dugu Yan. Like a long-lost friend, he smiled and said,
"Long time no see! When did you break through to the Soul Master level?"
Dugu Yan paused for a moment, then blushed slightly and said, "I just broke through recently."
...
In the audience, the members of the Royal Fighting Team stared wide-eyed at Dugu Yan's shy demeanor on the Soul Fighting Stage.
"Captain Yan actually shows such an attitude?"
"Damn! Who is that kid? How can he make Captain Yan speak so gently!"
"Tianheng's love rival has appeared!"
The crowd buzzed with discussion. In her seat, a blue-haired girl also widened her eyes, opened her mouth, and looked surprised.
...
On the Soul Fighting Stage, Luo Ling and Dugu Yan continued their conversation.
"You just broke through to the Soul Master level and you're participating in a two-on-two Soul Fighting Stage? And you're bringing a burden along?" Luo Ling glanced at Yu Tianheng beside him.
"I'm just trying it out," Dugu Yan said shyly.
Yu Tianheng, already seething with anger, exploded with rage upon hearing Luo Ling mention the burden!
He, the heir of the prestigious Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, was being called a burden!
And this man was so close to Dugu Yan!
He had pursued Dugu Yan for so many years and had never even seen her smile!
A strong sense of imbalance and humiliation welled up within him.
"Fine, if you want to fight, then fight, but I won't hold back." Luo Ling shook his head.
With that, he turned around, ready to begin the fight.
"Wait a minute!" Dugu Yan quickly called out to Luo Ling, her eyes trembling as she looked at him and asked, "Are you in Soto City now? Where are you?"
"Shrek Academy, Soto City." Luo Ling waved casually.
"She's Yan Yan? The granddaughter of Poison Douluo?" Ning Rongrong asked softly as Luo Ling returned to her side.
"Yes, didn't you see her at the Spirit Hall before?" Luo Ling nodded.
The plot had changed again; Dugu Yan had broken through to the Soul Master level before Yu Tianheng, likely thanks to the immortal herb.
"Sigh..." Ning Rongrong glanced meaningfully at Dugu Yan through her mask. She had clearly seen the way Dugu Yan looked at Luo Ling earlier.
That wasn't the look between ordinary friends.
"Hmph! What a flirtatious scoundrel!" she muttered to herself, pouting.
The two sides maintained a safe distance, and the spirit battle officially began.
Yu Tianheng's gaze towards Luo Ling was filled with intense hostility, and his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul instantly activated!
In the audience, Yu Xiaogang, witnessing this scene, sat up straight.
"It really is Tianheng. It's been so many years since we last met. I didn't expect to see him here." Yu Xiaogang's expression turned reminiscent.
(End of Chapter)