Chapter 132: Us, Together

Chapter 132: Us, Together

The plans of Shrek Academy and Bishop Salazzle played out as they had hoped, and the Youth Soul Master Tournament proceeded without a hitch, just as they had intended.

With their impressive display on the previous day, the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy had become the biggest dark horse in the competition.

To delight the spectators, the academy drew a strong opponent for their next match—the Fire Spirit Academy.

Savvy spectators expected nothing less than a targeted match-up, understanding that a competition without such intrigue would be disappointing.

As long as the organizers didn't treat them like fools and the matches remained exciting, they were content.

Knowing that Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy had a powerful Ice-attribute Soul King, the audience eagerly anticipated a fiery showdown with Fire Spirit Academy, their favorite kind of drama.

However, to their disappointment, Zhu Ye, the object of their fascination, did not appear on the third day. Instead, a standard-sized team took the field.

There was still a highlight, though—a Soul Master with a cat-type spirit soul from the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy.

Fire Spirit Academy was renowned for its fire element prowess, but this cat-like Soul Master was unfazed by their flames.

Under the cat-like Soul Master's leadership, the match concluded without a doubt, securing another victory for the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy.

This match silenced the naysayers who had questioned the academy's strength, as too many had doubted their capabilities, attributing their success solely to the presence of a Soul King in their ranks.

The victory also opened the eyes of other Soul Masters to the true prowess of the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy: their thirty-plus-level Soul Masters could still dominate the competition.

On the third day, the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy inevitably faced another targeted match-up, this time against the Heavenly Water Academy.

Victory after victory amplified the reputation of the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy...

...

During these days, with Ning Rongrong's help and guidance, Tang San quickly gathered enough "evidence" to prove that Zhu Ye was an evil Soul Master.

Bishop Salazzle of the Platinum Bishop House looked over the evidence collected by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with satisfaction.

In fact, not only had Shrek Academy provided him with proof, but other academies had also sent information, and even some teachers from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy had contributed "evidence" detrimental to the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy.

"Thank you for your contributions in maintaining the integrity of this tournament. Leave the rest to us, the Spirit Hall."

Bishop Salazzle was well aware of Wang Shi's situation, but his allegiance was to the Pope, not the Hall of Offerings.

Recently, the Pope had personally come to Heaven Dou City to instruct him to target Wang Shi during the Youth Soul Master Tournament.

He would, of course, do his utmost to fulfill the Pope's mission, and he intended to accomplish it beautifully.

With all eyes on the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy, this was the opportunity he had been waiting for.

Preparing to take action, Bishop Salazzle signaled for the others to leave.

Seizing the opportunity, Tang San made a request.

"Bishop, there's one more thing I'd like to trouble you with. I have a younger sister who, due to some issues, ended up at the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy some time ago.

But now, she's turned against me and harbors ill will towards me. I suspect the academy has done something to influence her.

If possible, I hope you can accompany me to bring her back. Perhaps she can also provide us with some intelligence that we're unaware of."

Hearing Tang San's request to join him, Bishop Salazzle frowned. Before he could refuse, Ning Rongrong spoke up.

"Tang San, don't you dare think that I helped you because of Shrek Academy. Are you not aware of what I want?"

Ning Rongrong's mischievous smile grew wider as she spoke of framing and accusing Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had employed such tactics numerous times to deal with their enemies.

While the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy was currently quite famous, if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect took action against them openly, it would be difficult to justify their actions, as the two sects were still technically cooperating due to their relationship with Wang Shi.

However, using Shrek's name would be a different matter entirely. Many powers knew of the grudge between Shrek and the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy. Thus, taking action under that pretext would be much more acceptable.

As Tang San and Yu Xiaogang remained in a dazed state, Platinum Bishop Salazzle waved his hand, signaling for a group of Spirit Hall members to enter and restrain the two.

Leaving the competition committee with Ning Rongrong, Salazzle gave her a perplexed look, his gaze shifting to the person standing behind her.

"When we cause trouble for Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy later, I hope..."

.....

Platinum Bishop Salazzle slowly strolled into the resting area of the Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy team, his eyes sweeping the surroundings.

Soon, his gaze landed on a familiar young man—Wang Shi, who had once cooperated closely with the Hall of Offerings' bishops but had been marked for death by the Pope.

After seeing Bishop Salazzle, Wang Shi signaled for the busy Aluan and Zhu Zhuqing to return to their rooms.

"Dean Wang, it's been a long time. Your academy's performance today was quite impressive."

Salazzle greeted Wang Shi with a polite smile and a humble tone.

Wang Shi turned around, a puzzled look on his face as he studied the unfamiliar Platinum Bishop before him.

"Bishop Salazzle, it's nice to meet you. To be honest, I've been wanting to meet you, but I never had a suitable opportunity or excuse. I never expected you to take the initiative to come here."

Wang Shi's eyes narrowed as he noticed the group of Spirit Hall members standing behind Salazzle.

"Bishop Salazzle, why have you brought so many people? May I ask what this is about?"

Salazzle smiled faintly, choosing not to directly answer Wang Shi's question right away. Instead, he politely inquired about Wang Shi's recent well-being and the operations of his academy.

Though Wang Shi was a bit apprehensive, he patiently answered each of Salazzle's questions.

Finally, after some pleasantries, Salazzle spoke again.

"Dean Wang, the reason for my visit today is that I have a worrying matter that I wish to discuss with you."

Returning to the topic at hand, Wang Shi furrowed his brows.

"What is it?"

"I've heard that your Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy has a student named Zhu Ye, who has become a Soul King at such a young age."

Salazzle paused, his expression turning serious.

"There are suspicions that his abnormal progress is related to the methods of evil soul masters, and corresponding evidence has been provided!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Shi's expression darkened, and he pressed his lips together tightly, his eyes flashing with anger and displeasure.

"This is a slander against our Heaven and Earth Soul Master Academy and Zhu Ye!"

Wang Shi's voice was heavy, but it couldn't conceal the anger simmering within him.

(End of Chapter)

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