Douluo's self has a soul beast clone

“Dean Flander, allow me to introduce him.”

Grandmaster Meng’s old face was beaming like a chrysanthemum as he proudly introduced his academy's most outstanding student, also the academy's true trump card, to the Shrek group!

“This is our academy's most outstanding student since its founding!”

“His surname is Li, his name is Chang'an.”

He pointed at Li Chang'an and said, “If your students can defeat him or even manage a draw, it will be enough to prove your excellence.”

“Of course, losing is not a big deal; Heaven Dou still welcomes your participation.”

“The benefits previously promised to you will remain valid.”

Flander looked at the young man before him, who exuded an aura of someone not to be trifled with. He couldn't help but feel uneasy, as his intuition told him that this person's strength was likely far beyond that of the seven little monsters. In a one-on-one fight, the little monsters would probably be defeated.

So, he tentatively asked, “Is it one-on-one, or…”

Before he could finish, Grandmaster Meng said, “Naturally, it's not one-on-one. With Chang'an's strength, that would be unfair to you. So, you can form a team of seven to compete against him.”

Hearing that it wasn't one-on-one but seven-on-one, the stone in Flander's heart finally settled. At the same time, he felt that these three Education Committee members were underestimating the Shrek Academy's little monsters.

Seeing how young this person was, barely in his early twenties, he assumed that he was at most a Soul Elder.

One-on-one, I would be afraid of you defeating us one by one, but seven-on-one?

How confident are they in this so-called academy trump card?

After learning the rules of the match, Flander instantly felt that this Soul Duel was guaranteed to win.

Seven against one, how could they possibly lose!?

Tang San and the others, upon hearing that it was seven-on-one, also instantly relaxed and, like Flander, felt that they were sure to win.

Only Ning Rongrong's face changed instantly upon hearing Grandmaster Meng say the name Li Chang'an!

‘Li Chang'an?! He is Li Chang'an?!’

‘That son-in-law of Emperor Xue Ye?!’

As the eldest daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Rongrong had naturally heard her father mention Li Chang'an and understood that his true strength was terrifyingly powerful!

………………

Under the orders of the three Education Committee members, the academy quickly arranged a venue for everyone to have their Soul Duel and exchange pointers.

Furthermore, they prohibited others from spectating.

This was to save face for the Shrek group, to prevent them from embarrassing themselves if they lost later.

After all, in the eyes of the three Education Committee members, there was no suspense in this battle. The strongest of the seven, Dai Mubai, was only a mere level 39 Soul Elder. With Li Chang'an's strength as a Soul King, a difference of two major ranks, Shrek was destined to lose.

At this time, everyone had arrived at the competition venue.

The battle had not yet begun.

Flander and the other teachers were talking with the three Education Committee members, while Tang San and the others were gathered in a circle, quietly exchanging information and discussing tactics.

First, the enemy's information: Soul power level, what is his martial soul?

Tang San and the others had no way of knowing this, so they could only rely on guessing for the time being.

“Judging from his appearance, his age should be around twenty years old. Because of the Soul Master Competition, he definitely won't be over twenty-five years old. Perhaps his actual age might be two or three years younger? And at this age, for him to become the academy's trump card student, his soul power level is probably at least a level 46 or 47 high-level Soul Elder.” Tang San analyzed, “In a one-on-one fight, none of us are his match, but fortunately, this time it's seven-on-one, the advantage is on our side!”

“Little San is right.”

Dai Mubai also nodded in agreement, “Those three Education Committee members are really too arrogant. They underestimated the strength and teamwork of us Shrek Seven Devils. With the team we seven form, even if the opponent is a Soul King, we might be able to fight. Not to mention a mere Soul Elder.”

“That's right, this time we must give that arrogant guy a good beating.” Ma Hongjun rubbed his fists, eager to try. A cruel look flashed in his small eyes, he liked beating up those who were better-looking than him the most.

“Give that guy a beating!” Recalling Ning Rongrong's unprecedented infatuated look, jealousy made Oscar also shout.

The four men were full of confidence, and among the girls, only Ning Rongrong hesitated.

“Rongrong, what's wrong?”

Xiao Wu noticed her abnormality and couldn't help but ask curiously, “Is there something you want to say?”

The aloof Zhu Zhuqing also cast an inquiring look at her.

Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment, but finally shook her head and said, “It's nothing, I was just thinking about something else.” She decided not to reveal the information she knew, because her father had told her that Li Chang'an's true age was a secret intentionally blocked by the royal family and told her not to spread it around.

Although Ning Rongrong was spoiled, she still knew what to say and what not to say. She was just willful, not stupid. If this kind of secret intentionally blocked by the royal family was leaked from her mouth, it would make things difficult for her father and bring trouble to Shrek.

So, she finally chose to remain silent.

Tang San and the others, who were in high spirits, didn't pay attention to Ning Rongrong's abnormality and just started discussing tactics on their own, and soon finalized the battle plan.

On the vast arena.

Li Chang'an and the Shrek seven stood facing each other from a distance…

As for the three Education Committee members and Flander and the others, they sat on the spectator stands, watching the arena below from a high position. Attendants constantly brought up casual snacks such as fruits and pastries. Allowing them to enjoy snacks while leisurely watching the battle, forming a stark contrast with the tension on the arena below.

‘The people of the Great Academy really know how to enjoy themselves.’

Zhao Wuji and the other teachers casually picked up the pastries on the table next to them and threw them into their mouths, while lamenting and despising the corruption of Heaven Dou Academy in their hearts. They didn't forget to enjoy themselves even while watching a match, simply treating the battle as a child's play!

No wonder the students' combat power was so poor, there's definitely a reason for this.

…………

On the Soul Duel arena.

Tang San and the others stood in a special formation, each with a serious expression, their bodies tense as if facing a great enemy, staring at Li Chang'an on the opposite side, their soul power concealed and not released!

On the other hand, Li Chang'an had a calm expression, his posture relaxed as if he was not in a battle but on a spring outing, seemingly not taking this Soul Duel seriously at all.

According to the standard Soul Duel standards.

Both sides should report their names and levels and reveal their soul rings before the exchange as a sign of respect.

So, Tang San and the others took the lead in reporting their titles and showing their soul rings.

“Dai Mubai, level 39 Battle Soul Elder!”

Dai Mubai, who had the highest soul power level, stood at the forefront, with his martial soul activated, and three soul rings, two yellow and one purple, appeared around his body, slowly rotating.

Then Ma Hongjun activated his martial soul and reported his level: “Ma Hongjun, level 31 Battle Soul Elder!”

Following were Tang San and the others.