âIs the Sun Moon Empire trying to be a sore loser?â a cold voice sounded. Following this, a streak of light descended from the sky and landed beside Wang Qiuâer.
It wasnât an outsider; it was the eldest senior sister of Shrek Academyâs inner courtyard, Zhang Lexuan.
Jing Hongchen looked at the tragic state his grandson was in, and was completely heartbroken! It took only a simple inspection to ascertain that Xiao Hongchenâs internal organs were critically hurt, and his limbs were completely fractured. It was unknown whether he could even survive, much less recover!
âI said thereâs something wrong with this fight. We need an investigation!â Jing Hongchen bellowed, his eyes completely red.
Zhang Lexuan replied coldly, âAlright, point out the problem if you think there is one. Even though this is the Sun Moon Empire and weâre from Shrek, I believe the Sun Moon Empireâs citizens can see for themselves. What right do you have to doubt our students? Tell me. If you can point out any evidence to prove that we used unfair methods, weâll concede defeat.â
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Just as they were bickering on the stage, Huo Yuhaoâs body shuddered slightly. However, he soon regained normalcy. It was just that his expression was a little pale. He coughed gently and used his hand to cover his mouth. He rubbed away a tinge of blood at the edge of his lips.
âYouâre back?â Wang Dongâer whispered into his ear.
Huo Yuhao looked over at her and smiled. âI knew I wouldnât be able to hide it from you.â
âYou must tell me what happened when we return. What was with Qiuâerâs armor?â Wang Dongâer asked softly.
âThis⦠I still have a tournament tonight,â Huo Yuhao reminded her.
Wang Dongâer snorted and didnât continue speaking. However, she grabbed his right hand and transferred some of her soul power to him.
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Zhang Lexuan wasnât going to give in. Jing Hongchen wanted to end the fight and treat his grandsonâs injuries, but that had to wait now.
âAlright. Letâs clear things up. Wang Qiuâer, tell me, whatâs your background? Why do you look so much like the martial soul fusion skill exhibited by Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong? We need an explanation.â
Wang Qiuâer laughed scornfully. âIs there a problem just because I look like her?â
Jing Hongchen coldly replied, âYou look identical to a martial soul fusion skill!â
Another voice sounded at this point. âHallmaster Hongchen, you donât have to find a reason. Qiuâer is only identical to me because we are sisters.â
As this voice sounded, a figure jumped onto the stage and came up beside Wang Qiuâer.
Jing Hongchen was in a daze. He realized at this point that Wang Dong and Wang Qiuâer looked very similar.
âSisters?â Jing Hongchen muttered. Following this, he was shocked when Wang Dongâer removed the hairband that held her hair together. Her powdery-blue hair flowed down, and she gently rubbed off the camouflage on her face and neck, revealing her true appearance.
Suddenly, an identical pair of faces appeared in front of everyoneâs eyes.
Such a ravishing look actually belonged to two people. Wang Dong and Wang Qiuâer. Theyâ¦
Meng Hongchen shivered when she saw this. She wanted to say something, but she couldnât. Her eyes rolled upwards before she collapsed to the ground.
Wang Dongâer said loudly, âMy name is Wang Dongâer, and this is my elder sister, Wang Qiuâer. The Raiment of Light that Yuhao and I exhibit is mainly controlled by me. Is there a problem because it looks like me? Are our identical looks a reason to decide the outcome of the fight? Hallmaster Hongchen, your grandson and granddaughter lost the fight. You are representing the Sun Moon Empire if you are trying to be a sore loser.â
âThe, the two of youâ¦â Jing Hongchen hadnât expected such a situation. Wang Dong was actually a woman. He still recalled that his own granddaughter seemed toâ¦
âHallmaster, quickly treat your grandson. Heâs critically injured.â Zheng Zhan was already beside Jing Hongchen at this point, and whispered in his ear. At this point, Zheng Zhan also seemed very grim. As the referee, he had been humiliated because Jing Hongchen stopped him from announcing the result of the fight! However, Jing Hongchenâs grandchildren were already in such a state. This fight was very important to the Illustrious Virtue Hall, and he understood this clearly!
Jing Hongchen shot a vicious glare at Wang Dongâer and Wang Qiuâer before he snorted in anger. He raised his hand and wielded a beam of red light, dragging his grandchildrenâs bodies to him before flying off.
Zhang Lexuan immediately turned his attention to Zheng Zhan and said, âReferee, I think itâs time to announce the result.â
Zheng Zhan nodded. After taking a deep look at them, he announced, âThe round is over! Shrek Academy wins the team round!â
âWeâve, weâve wonâ¦â Ning Tian muttered to herself.
Dai Huabin hugged Zhu Lu and was filled with excitement and wild joy. The Lan sisters hugged each other and started weeping.
Cao Jinxuan looked around him and realized there was no one to celebrate with. At this point, Zhou Sichen rushed up to the stage and picked him up.
âWeâve won! Weâve defeated Sun Moon! Weâve defended Shrekâs glory!â
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In the resting area, everyone from the Tang Sect apart from Huo Yuhao stood up, clenching their fists tightly. At this point, they felt as if they had returned to five years ago when they defeated the Sun Moon team in the last tournament. Yes, Shrek had won! Shrekâs glory had been defended once again!
It is indeed unfair. Huo Yuhao thought to himself as he sat in his wheelchair. So what? So what if itâs unfair, if Iâm doing this for Shrekâs glory? Is it fair that the Sun Moon team is using soul tools specially created for them by the Illustrious Virtue Hall? In this world, thereâs no absolute fairness.
âCough cough!â Huo Yuhao covered his mouth with his hand and wiped away another patch of blood. He was even more hurt than Wang Qiuâer during the final clash. After all, he had helped her block many attacks. Rather than saying Shrek had won, it was more accurate to say that both parties had suffered greatly. If not for the fact that Meng Hongchenâs soul power had been depleted earlier, and she was also injured, the last confrontation between both parties might have even been even worse.
Huo Yuhao had changed into a suit of armor and relied on Wang Qiuâer to control their fusion skill. Furthermore, he had used his Imitation so there was no way anyone could find out.
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On the stage, Wang Qiuâer gently collapsed onto Zhang Lexuan. However, she revealed a rare smile on her face. She turned her gaze to Huo Yuhao. She didnât say anything, but she revealed the slightest tinge of gentleness in her weakened state.
Zhang Lexuan smiled at Wang Dongâer, saying, âDongâer, thanks.â
Wang Dongâer shook her head and replied, âWe are all from Shrek Academy. Eldest senior sister, you donât have to stand on ceremony! Furthermore, I think everyone will believe me if I claim to be Qiuâerâs sister. Qiuâer, are you willing to be my elder sister?â
Wang Qiuâer was stunned for a moment. A weird look flashed across her eyes. âElder sister?â
Wang Dongâer realized that she had misunderstood her, and rushed to correct her words. âItâs fine in that way, but not fine in that other way.â
Wang Qiuâer was in a momentary daze, and she revealed a bitter look on her face. âI know. Iâd like to rest for a while. Eldest senior sister, letâs return.â
âOkay.â Zhang Lexuan sent Wang Dongâer a deep gaze before helping Wang Qiuâer off the stage.
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This exciting fight was finally over. Shrek had defeated the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy. At this point, they had won six matches along with the Tang Sect. They were going to qualify! Their last match with the Tang Sect was going to determine their placing in the group.
Wang Qiuâer was spent today. Although it wasnât obvious, it was clearly evident that she was gravely hurt from how weak she was. Fortunately, Shrek didnât lose any members. What kind of sparks would be created in their clash with the Tang Sect?
After the Sun Moon teamâs loss, the spectators were feeling down. However, they were most embarrassed by Jing Hongchenâs intervention. Their hatred for Shrek had diminished a little. Of course, it also had to do with Wang Qiuâer and Wang Dongâer. They were both too beautiful! If they were from the Sun Moon Empire, they would have been goddesses in everyoneâs eyes.
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Up on the main stage, Prince Regent Xu Tianranâs expression was changing unpredictably. However, this didnât continue for too long. After a while, he put a smile on his face and said, âTell the imperial physician to make a trip to the Illustrious Virtue Hall to treat the Hongchen siblings. He must heal them at all costs.â
âYour Highness, you are very generous,â Ju Zi complimented him.
Xu Tianran smiled at her and said, âLetâs go, letâs return. Imperial Tutor, Iâll need to rely on you for the remaining rounds of the tournament.â
âOkay.â The Imperial Tutor grunted, but Xu Tianran didnât seem to be bothered. Ju Zi stood up and pushed his wheelchair as he left.
âYour Highness, do we need to pacify the citizens? Iâm afraid todayâs defeatâ¦â Ju Zi said softly as she pushed him along.
Xu Tianran replied, âWhatâs there to pacify, since their skills arenât up to par? Let it die down. The tournament hasnât ended yet, so I donât think their attention will dwell too much on this matter. Send someone to investigate Wang Qiuâerâs background. I still think thereâs something wrong. She seems a little too strong. Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchenâs martial soul fusion skill can even trouble an eight-ringed Soul Douluo, but Wang Qiuâer is only a six-ringed Soul Emperor. How was she able to win so easily? She was even depleted in the earlier fights. Something must be wrong. Humiliation! Itâs a humiliation! If not for the fact that Jing Hongchen is still useful⦠hmph!â