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"I say, Yan Zi, don't be so harsh on my self-confidence," Yu Tianheng said with a bitter smile. "Of course, I know I'm not strong enough to defeat Dai Weisi yet. But I believe that one day, I'll surpass him."
"Ahem… you guys mentioned that you saw Dai Weisi a year ago, right?"
At that moment, Dai Mubai's voice suddenly came from behind. Supported by Oscar and Ma Hongjun, he slowly walked over to Yu Tianheng's side. Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong followed closely behind him.
Currently, the levels of the six Shrek Monsters were as follows:
Dai Mubai, Martial Spirit: Evil Eye White Tiger, Level 37 Power Attack System Battle Spirit Elder.
Oscar, Martial Spirit: Sausage, Level 31 Food System Battle Spirit Elder.
Tang San, Martial Spirit: Blue Silver Grass, Level 31 Control System Battle Spirit Elder.
Ma Hongjun, Martial Spirit: Evil Fire Phoenix, Level 28 Power Attack System Battle Spirit Master.
Xiao Wu, Martial Spirit: Soft Bone Rabbit, Level 31 Power Attack System Battle Spirit Elder.
Ning Rongrong, Martial Spirit: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Level 27 Support System Battle Spirit Master.
"..."
Although Dai Mubai's question came out of nowhere, Yu Tianheng immediately guessed the reason. Given that Dai Mubai's Martial Spirit was the Evil Eye White Tiger, it was obvious he and Dai Weisi shared some connection. Nodding, Yu Tianheng responded truthfully.
"Yes, we met him about a year ago. That guy's strength is truly overwhelming. Even now, I still don't have the confidence to defeat the Dai Weisi of back then."
"And back then… what level was he?" Dai Mubai asked.
Dugu Yan frowned. "Why are you asking that? Do you know him?"
"To be honest, that guy is my older brother."
"What?! You're Dai Weisi's younger brother?"
Yu Tianheng exclaimed in shock, then gave Dai Mubai a once-over. He had long suspected they were brothers—he just didn't know whether it was a blood relation or more distant. Now, he had his answer.
"Tsk tsk… no wonder you're brothers. Both of you are monsters in your own right. When I was your age, I hadn't even reached Level 37!"
Yu Tianheng sighed. He was only a year or two younger than Dai Weisi, yet his soul power had only just reached Level 39. Meanwhile, Dai Mubai, at just fifteen years old, was already Level 37. It was truly maddening how people could be so different!
"Alright, I'll just tell you straight. A year ago, that guy had already reached Level 48 as a Power Attack System Battle Spirit Ancestor. He even defeated our entire Heaven Dou Imperial Battle Team single-handedly!"
Boom!
Level 48?!
The cold, hard number struck Dai Mubai like a bolt of lightning. He stood frozen, completely stunned, like a wooden statue.
"Level 48? Dai Weisi had already broken through to Level 48 a year ago? That's impossible! His talent was always slightly inferior to mine—how could he progress so quickly?!"
"If he was Level 48 a year ago… then by now, he must've already become a Soul King!"
"If even the entire Heaven Dou Battle Team, including Yu Tianheng, couldn't match him, then how could I possibly stand a chance alone?"
As he imagined the inevitable defeat, Dai Mubai couldn't help but tremble slightly. Challenging Dai Weisi with his current strength was like throwing an egg against a stone—utterly futile.
"Sigh… kid, you'd better enjoy the time you have left."
Yu Tianheng sighed deeply, then left with Dugu Yan and the others.
As a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tianheng was well aware of the rules surrounding the selection of successors in the Star Luo royal family. From his perspective, Dai Mubai was already as good as dead.
After Yu Tianheng and his group left, Dai Mubai was helped back to the private room by Oscar. Along the way, he was silent and dazed, as if he had lost his soul.
"Hey? Boss Dai, what's wrong with you? Why aren't you saying anything? This isn't like you at all. Don't tell me… you've been mentally crushed by that Yu Tianheng guy?"
Fatty Ma Hongjun scratched his head in confusion, his face full of puzzlement as he asked.
"And just now… who is this Dai Weisi guy you were all talking about? Boss Dai, how come I've never heard you mention having a big brother?"
As Ma Hongjun asked, Oscar and Tang San also turned to look at Dai Mubai, clearly waiting for his explanation.
However, Dai Mubai remained silent and gloomy. His body trembled slightly, and goosebumps covered his skin—it was obvious he was deeply afraid of something.
Ning Rongrong couldn't help but cast a look of pity at Dai Mubai. As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, she had seen her fair share of the world.
She then whispered, "I once heard my father talk about how the Star Luo Royal Family selects its heir… I just never imagined that Boss Dai is actually a prince of the Star Luo Empire."
Seeing the confused expressions on everyone's faces, Ning Rongrong proceeded to explain the Star Luo Empire's method for selecting its successor.
"If I'm not mistaken, that guy Dai Weisi is the crown prince of the Star Luo Empire. That means he and Boss Dai will eventually have to face each other in a final duel.
The victor will become the official heir to the empire, while the loser is left with only one fate—death. And with Boss Dai's current strength, I'm afraid he's no match for Dai Weisi."
"Oh my god! That's way too brutal!" Oscar and Ma Hongjun couldn't help exclaiming. Even the usually mischievous Xiao Wu chose to remain silent at this moment.
Ning Rongrong explained with a sigh, "As cruel as it sounds, it's precisely because of this method that the Star Luo Empire remains so powerful.
In fact, if it weren't for the Spirit Hall standing in the way, the Star Luo Empire would've already annexed the Heaven Dou Empire."
"Mubai, you don't have to be afraid. You've got us!"
Tang San patted Dai Mubai on the shoulder, encouraging him. "We Shrek's Six Monsters are one united force. We'll never stand by and watch you fall. If Dai Weisi dares to lay a hand on you, we'll drive him away! Isn't that right, everyone?"
Ma Hongjun grinned and said, "Exactly! If that bastard dares come over, I'll roast him into crispy mountain chicken!"
"Yeah, Boss Dai, you've still got us!"
"That's right. Worst case scenario, we'll just hide. If we can't beat him, we can still avoid him!"
"Exactly, Boss Dai! You don't need to worry. If things get too bad, you can always join our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. I'm sure that once my father sees your talent, he'll definitely let you in!"
Ning Rongrong smiled as she spoke. In truth, she sincerely hoped Dai Mubai would join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. The clan mainly consisted of support-type spirit masters, and they seriously lacked combat strength. They were in dire need of battle-type spirit masters to bolster their power.
And Dai Mubai's talent was on par with her own. In the future, he would at least become a Spirit Douluo, and perhaps even reach the level of a Title Douluo.
Recruiting such a powerful individual into the clan could only bring benefits.
"Everyone… thank you."
Listening to Ning Rongrong and the others, Dai Mubai was moved to tears. At that moment, he truly felt that joining Shrek Academy was the best decision he had ever made in his life.
Meanwhile, on the other side, after reuniting with Flender and Zhao Wuji, Qin Ming excitedly went off to catch up with them.
Upon learning about Shrek Academy's lack of funding, Qin Ming invited Flender to join the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. For the sake of Dai Mubai and the others, Flender eventually agreed.
Once Yu Xiaogang's third phase of training was completed, they would all depart for Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
(End of Chapter)