Chapter 367 Mingyu Sect's Xiao Xiao Makes His Appearance.
"I really don't understand, what's the use of finding these smuggling informants?" Ye Guyi couldn't help but yawn.
"Of course they're very useful, let's go, follow that guy." Wu Xuan smiled slightly and took off the storage soul tool on his finger.
Wu Xuan had been thinking about the armory in Mingdu City for a long time, but he hadn't received any news for several days, and he couldn't even detect it with his spiritual power. Because that armory was involved in smuggling activities, Wu Xuan thought of this method after thinking about it.
Tonight was his and Ye Guyi's first operation.
The middle-aged man was indeed very cautious, circling around the city for a long time before slowly returning to his hideout.
"Sigh, it's not this person, let's go, remember to continue contacting the smuggling informants tomorrow night." Wu Xuan sighed and had no intention of continuing to follow.
"You still want to buy rare metals? Aren't the tens of tons in my undead demiplane enough for the academy?" Ye Guyi asked curiously.
Wu Xuan shook his head upon hearing this. "Of course not because of those. I'm looking for an official rare metal storage warehouse in Mingdu. Wouldn't the stock there be much faster than buying it slowly?"
"An official warehouse? Oh! You don't mean to do it again, do you?!" Ye Guyi said, a mischievous smile appearing on her pretty face.
Upon hearing this, Wu Xuan flicked Ye Guyi on the forehead, saying irritably, "I'm not that bad!"
Ye Guyi covered his head, not understanding why Wu Xuan had hit him.
Ignoring Ye Guyi, Wu Xuan continued, "The Sun Moon Empire is colluding with the Evil Soul Masters. If they launch a war, then all these so-called rare resources and rare metals in Mingdu will become the resources for those Evil Soul Masters to grow. So we must strike first and destroy this major foundation they've been preparing for for many years."
Ye Guyi looked at the righteous Wu Xuan and couldn't help but secretly admire him. She hadn't expected this guy to have such a broad vision. Since that was the case, she couldn't hold him back.
"It's a good plan. Wait for my news. My friend must know the contact person in the warehouse. I'll definitely give you an answer tomorrow," Ye Guyi said with high spirits.
"Yes! If this is successful, I'll make you an elder in the Sea God Pavilion, and later put you in charge of the Surveillance Hall," Wu Xuan encouraged, extending his hand.
Early morning.
The weather in Mingdu was somewhat gloomy today, with low-hanging clouds and a heavy atmosphere in the air. Fine drizzle began to fall early in the morning, bringing a chilly feeling.
Leaving the Mingyue Hotel, the Shrek Academy group, led by Wu Xuan, headed towards the competition venue. The second round of the round-robin tournament was about to begin.
Today, Shrek Academy would be facing a sect called Mingyu Sect.
This sect, from Mingdu, was a rare sect of Soul Masters. Their strength was also quite remarkable; in previous matches, they had won relatively easily against their opponents.
On the podium, after many days, His Highness the Crown Prince and Zhongli Wu returned once again. However, the two men didn't look too good, as if they each owed them millions.
Time had come, and on the competition stage, Zheng Zhan's loud voice echoed throughout the arena, "The first match of the second round of the round-robin tournament is Shrek Academy versus Mingyu Sect. Both teams' participants, proceed to the waiting area to prepare. Participants in the first match of the individual elimination rounds may go directly to the stage."
Wu Xuan looked at everyone and said, "According to last night's order of appearance, first is Xiao Xiao, second is Dai Huabin, third is Wang Qiu'er. Following that, Yun'er and the three of you will be substitutes."
"Yes!" the seven responded, and everyone stood up and walked towards the waiting area.
On Mingyu Sect's side, a short and wiry-looking young man stepped forward, neither fat nor thin, but only about 1.6 meters tall. His movements were very agile, but he also seemed somewhat sleazy.
Zheng Zhan glanced at each other and said in a deep voice, "Say your names."
"Shrek Sect, Xiao Xiao."
"Mingyu Sect, You Chen."
Zheng Zhan raised his right hand, and seeing that both sides were ready, he suddenly waved his hand downwards, "The match begins!" You Chen, who had been preparing for a long time, raised his hands to his sides, and two beams of light flashed, revealing sharp, spike-like weapons in each hand. At the same time, two yellow and three purple spirit rings rose from his body.
You Chen's body suddenly seemed somewhat illusory as the spirit rings appeared, leaving a trail of afterimages behind him. He rushed forward, almost instantly covering a distance of dozens of meters. His two sharp spikes swept out in a cross shape, one horizontal and one vertical, towards Xiao Xiao.
Xiao Xiao, who had released the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron Martial Soul, did not hesitate at all. Her originally dark green short hair turned snow-white in an instant. Everyone saw a pure white figure slowly emerge from behind Xiao Xiao, followed by six dazzling orange-gold spirit rings lighting up.
Dealing with agility-based Soul Masters like this is much easier with the Ice and Snow Maiden Martial Soul. After all, not every agility-based Soul Master is like Chu Qingtian.
Twin Martial Souls? You Chen was speechless, unable to think of a second word. Then he saw Xiao Xiao in the distance slightly raise her hands, making a gesture similar to cradling the moon. A bad premonition arose, and You Chen quickly slowed down, lunging to the other side.
But it was too late. A three-meter-high, one-meter-wide, and one-meter-thick ice wall appeared out of nowhere, blocking You Chen's path without warning.
That was a meter-thick block of solid ice! And it was solid ice formed from the condensation of extreme ice and snow! Its hardness far surpassed that of steel. Crashing into it…
"Bang!" Unable to dodge in time, You Chen's body, which was rushing at full speed, was firmly embedded in the ice wall. It must be said, his spikes were indeed sharp, completely piercing into the ice wall, hanging his body on it as well.
Xiao Xiao pointed with her right hand, and as the first orange-gold spirit ring lit up, You Chen retreated swiftly. At the same time, the fifth spirit ring around his body also lit up. Ultimate Ice Seal. The audience saw only a phantom beam of light shoot out. Even though You Chen dodged very quickly, he was still locked onto by the beam of light and instantly frozen into an ice sculpture.
It was incredibly surreal; the first round of the competition ended so easily. The entire audience erupted in an uproar. The impact of this match was simply too great.
Since her defeat to Chu Qingtian, Xiao Xiao had devoted all her energy to cultivating the Ice and Snow Maiden spirit for over a year. She had even put aside her family's Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron spirit. Why? Simply put, every spirit master dreams of a strong offensive; who wants to stay put and provide support when they can take the initiative?
That ice wall was a self-created spirit skill that Xiao Xiao developed after mastering her spirit.
"In the first individual match, Shrek Academy wins," Zheng Zhan announced the result fairly. Then, his gaze towards Xiao Xiao became more inquisitive; the orange-gold spirit ring was a strange color he had never seen before.
"Hey! Wu Xuan, have you noticed that the first person from the Mingyu Sect seems to have a trace of evil aura in their spirit?" Ye Guyi patted Wu Xuan, who was lost in thought.
"That's right, it does have a trace of evil aura. But he probably hasn't actively killed anyone to cultivate." Wu Xuan commented after carefully examining You Chen's condition.
"He may have rarely, but that doesn't mean the rest of the Mingyu Sect have few." Ye Guyi looked coldly at the second person from the Mingyu Sect to appear.
"I didn't expect that besides the Holy Spirit Cult, the Mingyu Sect is also a good place to hide filth." Looking at the second member of the Mingyu Sect, Wu Xuan snorted coldly. The faint evil aura emanating from this person revealed his identity as an evil spirit master.
(End of Chapter)