The seventh soul ring is undoubtedly one of the most critical soul rings in the soul master system.
The Martial Soul True Body marks the dividing line between ordinary soul masters and true powerhouses.
It not only provides the highest all-attribute bonus but also reduces the cooldown time for other soul skills.
This is one of the reasons why the soul skill granted by the seventh soul ring is always the Martial Soul True Body.
Although the 360,000-year-old soul ring granted only one soul skill, the Martial Soul True Body, Dai Mubai didn't feel disappointed in the slightest!
The all-attribute boost brought by his Martial Soul True Body was utterly terrifying.
Moreover, his Indestructible Vajra Technique had, under the energy boost of this soul ring, reached perfection at its seventh level—a delightful and unexpected surprise!
The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament had arrived as scheduled.
For the Heaven Dou Empire, the opening ceremony was held in Heaven Dou City at the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.
Early in the morning, the area around the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena was already deserted, with hardly any pedestrians in sight.
On the Douluo Continent, there weren't many forms of entertainment, and being a soul master was the most prestigious profession.
As a grand event held every five years, the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament gathered the most elite young soul masters, naturally drawing everyone's attention.
Female soul masters, in particular, rarely looked unattractive—except when they aged. Even the famous Snake Granny was stunning in her youth.
For ordinary people and low-level soul masters, it was rare to see so many outstanding young talents gathered in one place—especially with so many beauties...
At this time, Dai Mubai and his companions had already arrived in the contestants' rest area.
Under the strong protests of Dai Mubai and Dugu Yan, Shrek Academy's uniforms had been personally designed by Dai Mubai.
As a result, apart from the slightly peculiar academy name, there wasn't anything strange about the Shrek team.
The Shrek team's instructors were Flender, Zhao Wuji, and Liu Erlong.
Captain: Dai MubaiVice-Captain: Zhu ZhuqingMain Team Members: Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, Tang SanSubstitute Members: Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, Jiang Zhu
Oscar and Ma Hongjun had been replaced by Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling in the main lineup.
The two didn't object—they simply didn't have the soul power to compete!
The two of them combined weren't a match for Dugu Yan, let alone Dugu Yan with Ye Lingling's support.
What surprised Dai Mubai the most was Tang San. This kid exceeded his expectations.
After enduring brutal training, in just three months, Tang San had managed to break through from Rank 37 to Rank 40!
He had acquired a fourth soul ring over 4,000 years old, breaking through to the Soul Sect level and reaching Rank 41.
"As expected of the protagonist, huh? Without the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, without immortal herbs, and even absorbing the wrong soul ring for his third ring, essentially wasting one, he still managed to climb from Rank 37 to Rank 40 in three months. Incredible!"
Dai Mubai shook his head, mentally grumbling to himself.
Despite Tang San's rapid progress, it wasn't without cost.
The hidden injuries he suffered were numerous—he had spat out several pounds of blood during training alone!
Reaching Rank 40 was no less than he deserved!
"Dai Mubai, what are you thinking about, so lost in thought?" Zhu Zhuqing asked softly, standing beside him.
Hearing her voice, Dai Mubai snapped back to reality. Grinning, he replied,
"Nothing, just wondering if it'll be our turn to compete today."
"Boss Dai, I doubt that's likely," Ma Hongjun chimed in skeptically.
"There are 28 teams in total. As the hosts, the Royal Fighting Team II will surely compete today. That leaves 27 teams, giving us a 1 in 27 chance of being matched against them."
"With such low odds, how could it happen?"
Hearing Ma Hongjun's analysis, the others subconsciously nodded in agreement.
Yes, a 1 in 27 chance was incredibly slim.
Dai Mubai glanced at Ma Hongjun, then at the others, before turning his gaze to a white-haired elder sitting on the high platform.
His lips moved slightly, and a voice reached Salas' ears.
"Shrek Academy will compete first!"
Indeed, the odds were slim.
But if someone tampered with the odds, wouldn't they suddenly increase?
This wasn't Dai Mubai and Salas' first meeting.
Although Dai Mubai had always been disguised in the past, his voice was one Salas could never forget.
After all, Dai Mubai frequently visited the Spirit Hall, often partnering with Qian Renxue for dual cultivation.
The sudden voice transmission caught the elderly Salas off guard.
This voice was far too familiar—after all, it belonged to someone carrying the Grand Worshipper's token! How could he possibly forget?
Salas' body trembled slightly, and his shrewd eyes gleamed brightly.
"Shrek Academy competing first? Understood!"
In the Shrek rest area,
Dai Mubai, seeing Salas nodding to thin air, turned to the group with a sly grin.
"Anyone up for a gamble?" he asked.
"If we're called up for the first match, I win.
If not, I lose. Odds: 1:1!"
Everyone was stunned.
Goodness gracious, this guy really knew how to bet!
With a 1 in 27 chance, he dared to offer 1:1 odds?!
"Hahaha!" Ma Hongjun burst out laughing. Turning to Oscar, he said,
"Little Ao, Boss Dai is just giving us free money! Knowing we're short on coins, he's handing them over!"
After saying this, Ma Hongjun looked at Dai Mubai again.
"Boss Dai, I'm not buying it! I'm betting 100 gold soul coins!"
Without hesitation, Oscar chimed in.
"Boss Dai, count me in for 100 gold soul coins as well!"
Even Tang San, who rarely showed interest in such things, found himself intrigued.
With a 1 in 27 chance of Dai Mubai winning and a 26 in 27 chance of losing, and the odds still at 1:1, how could Dai Mubai possibly win?
If Dai Mubai wanted to hand out money, why not give it to Tang San?
After reaching Rank 40, Tang San could no longer receive the Spirit Hall's soul master stipend. Every coin he spent was one less he had.
Seizing this opportunity to earn a little extra was only logical.
"Boss Dai, I'm in for 500 gold soul coins!" Tang San declared.
With a flick of his wrist, he retrieved a cloth pouch filled with coins from his Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges and handed it to Dai Mubai.
Ma Hongjun and Oscar's smiles froze as they stared at Tang San in disbelief.
Everyone knew Dai Mubai was handing out coins to lighten the mood while saving face. That's why they had only bet 100 coins each—to maintain the atmosphere without going overboard.
But Tang San? He was here to actually make money?!
Tang San: "…"
(End of Chapter)