On the VIP platform, Emperor Xue Ye's expression turned grim as he glared toward the stage.
"Xue Xing, this is the Monster Academy you've told me about? What a farce. One student against the entire Godwind Academy team? Is this how they treat a tournament?"
Even with Dugu Bo's name behind the academy, this felt absurd.
Prince Xue Xing, however, remained composed, the corners of his mouth lifting in a knowing smile.
"Brother, I believe this girl named Lin Xue might surprise you."
Both Emperor Xue Ye and Platinum Bishop Salas turned to observe the stage more closely.
"Your name's Lin Xue? What, did Monster Academy run out of people?"
The Godwind team captain, Feng Ming, sneered. He stood confidently, six teammates behind him.
"Sending one person to fight all of us… You might want to call your friends before we embarrass you."
"Captain, why bother talking? Let's end this fast and head back to rest."
Another member laughed dismissively.
"Feng Ming," the vice-captain Feng Shui whispered cautiously, "didn't the dean tell us to be careful if we faced Monster Academy?"
"Hmph. Let's see what you've got. I alone am enough to wipe you all out."
Lin Xue's voice was light, but her words cut deep. She looked at them with playful contempt.
"Tch. If you were an entire squad, maybe I'd worry. But you, alone? You've got a death wish."
"Everyone, Soul Release!"
Feng Ming barked the order. In a flash, the arena lit up with soul rings: two yellow, two purple — a top-tier configuration.
"Soul Possession — Gale Wolf!"
His form swelled, covered in blue fur, eyes glowing icy white. A fierce wind whipped up around him.
"Soul Possession — Wind Sparrow!"
"Soul Possession — Avatar of Wind!"
His teammates released their spirits in sync.
Lin Xue chuckled as she stepped into the center of the arena.
"Soul Possession — Fire-Eyed Serpent." ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ novel·fire.net
A faint pink flame enveloped her body. It wasn't blazing, but radiated an unsettling, mesmerizing aura.
With each step she took, a soul ring rose beneath her feet: yellow, yellow, purple — black.
"Sister Lin Xue, beat the crap outta them!"
Ma Hongjun's voice nearly shattered the glass as he cheered.
Sipping tea calmly, Lin Feng grinned.
"Can you keep it down? So noisy."
Dugu Yan promptly stuffed a hot dog into Ma Hongjun's mouth. The rest of the team burst into laughter, the room buzzing with ease.
"A ten-thousand-year soul ring?!"
Ning Fengzhi jolted upright, stunned.
"Lin Xue… has a ten-thousand-year soul ring as her fourth? Incredible."
The announcer's voice rang out across the arena, echoing the astonishment.
Even Feng Ming hesitated.
"So what if it's a ten-thousand-year ring? We have seven people! Attack!"
The six members leapt forward.
"Second Soul Skill — Gale Slash!"
Feng Shui was the first to attack.
"First Soul Skill — Wind Step!"
Another member surged forward, wind gathering at his feet.
"Fourth Soul Skill — Enchanting Mist!"
Her fourth soul ring flared. Her dual-colored eyes shimmered as a soft pink mist blanketed the battlefield.
Feng Shui's white wind blade vanished into the mist without a sound.
From the audience's perspective, the Godwind team suddenly froze mid-charge. Their eyes dulled. Their bodies trembled slightly, like puppets stripped of strings.
"What's happening? Godwind's entire team just… stopped?"
"My fourth skill, Enchanting Mist, mentally controls everyone it touches."
Lin Xue's voice echoed softly from within the fog.
"Now then... Godwind Academy, knock each other off the stage for me, will you?"
The possessed fighters didn't hesitate.
One after another, soul skills activated—aimed not at Lin Xue, but at their own teammates.
Within seconds, all seven Godwind members were sent flying off the stage.
The stadium fell into stunned silence.
As the pink mist dissipated, Lin Xue stood alone, innocent expression intact, blinking toward the still-shocked announcer.
"Mister Host? I believe that's a win?"
"Ah—Y-yes! What a stunning display!"
"Lin Xue of Monster Academy has just accomplished a historic feat—a one-versus-seven victory in the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament!"
"Monster Academy wins the first match of the Heaven Dou division!"
"Monster Academy! Monster Academy!"
"Who the hell is Lin Xue?!"
The Godwind dean was furious, rounding on his staff.
"She used mental control comparable to a Soul Emperor! And you knew nothing?"
"D-Dean, we didn't have any intel on Monster Academy... we didn't expect..."
"Didn't expect?! Stop making excuses. This tournament's already lost."
"Just Lin Xue alone—I doubt any other team can beat her."
Blazing Academy Rest Area
"Phew, that was satisfying."
Huo Long leaned back, chuckling.
"I wonder how that old blowhard from Godwind is reacting now."
"To be honest, I didn't quite believe your praise these past few days... but now? Monster Academy is monstrous indeed."
"And I wonder—are there members even stronger than Lin Xue?"
"Xue Xing, I want every bit of information on Monster Academy on my desk by tonight."
Emperor Xue Ye's voice left no room for negotiation.
Prince Xue Xing bowed in acknowledgment.
Behind them, Platinum Bishop Salas whispered to his attendant:
"Go. Dig up everything about this so-called Monster Academy. I want results. Fast."
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