Inner Court, Soul Duel Arena.
With their bet now set, Dugu Xianng led Zhou Sicheng straight to the Soul Duel Arena to register his Soul Duel Badge. He hadn't even received his inner court uniform yet, and he was already jumping into a Soul Duel.
Even though it was early morning, the arena was already hosting matches.
On the Soul Duel Stage, two striking figures faced off—one clad in fiery red, exuding an aura of raging flas, while the other was draped in icy blue, radiating an unbreakable chill.
The Fire Phoenix's cry pierced the air, while frost elents filled the surroundings with biting cold.
A glimr of excitent flickered in Dugu Xianng's eyes. "You're in luck. You're about to witness one of the biggest rivalries in the inner court."
"That's Evil Fire Phoenix Ma Xiaotao—the one who lives next to Big Sister. She's known as one of the Twin Volcanos of the inner court, earning her the nickna Fla Demon Ma Xiaotao."
"Her opponent is Ling Luocheng, the Ice Elental Master, widely regarded as the strongest ice-attribute user in the academy."
"Their battles are always intense—you might learn sothing from them."
As she spoke, Dugu Xianng pulled Zhou Sicheng toward the spectator stands, casually picking a seat.
But Zhou Sicheng didn't even need an introduction—he was already very familiar with these two beauties.
Yesterday, he had been looking forward to this. In his past life, he had read countless stories about transmigrators entering Shrek Academy, and their first battle was always against Ma Xiaotao...
Yet his first night here had been peaceful and restful.
On the stage, the two beauties clashed, while scattered spectators watched from the stands.
For them, this was a rare opportunity to witness two of the inner court's top beauties in action.
As Zhou Sicheng and Dugu Xianng arrived, several eyes turned toward them.
The Poison Enchantress of the inner court suddenly had a handso young man by her side?
Since when did Dugu Xianng start enjoying such fine company?
Wait... this guy wasn't even wearing an inner court uniform.
A new inner court disciple?
None of the sixth-year students had heard of any handso prodigy among the recent graduates...
The female students couldn't help but let their imaginations run wild, while the male students shot hostile glares.
The inner court already had more n than won—now a stunningly handso junior had joined?
Did this an their chances with the inner court beauties were even lower now?!
Zhou Sicheng ignored the gazes, calmly focusing on the two dueling won.
Ma Xiaotao's six soul rings—two yellow, two purple, two black—marked her as a Soul Emperor.
anwhile, Ling Luocheng had five soul rings—two yellow, two purple, one black—putting her at Soul King level. The gap of one soul ring ant Ling Luocheng was constantly on the defensive.
If not for her extrely powerful ice elent, she would have already lost.
Within minutes, Ma Xiaotao, like a goddess of fire, overwheld Ling Luocheng. As she walked away, she smirked provocatively.
"Your progress is still too slow. But thanks for helping burn off so evil fire."
Ling Luocheng's eyes flashed with killing intent, but having exhausted most of her soul power, she couldn't be bothered to argue.
"Hmph!" She scoffed and turned away, walking off the stage.
Ma Xiaotao, full of confidence, remained standing on the stage like a battle goddess, basking in the cheers of the spectators.
However, not all the male students supported her—so preferred Ling Luocheng's calr and colder personality over the flaming temper of the Fla Demon.
Just then, Ma Xiaotao's gaze locked onto Zhou Sicheng.
Zhou Sicheng had been watching the duel intently, and his eyes t hers.
Under the cheers of the crowd, Ma Xiaotao raised her slender hand, pointed straight at Zhou Sicheng, and said:
"You. Get up here and entertain . Satisfy , and I'll give you thirty points."
A mont of stunned silence followed.
Then, every single person in the arena turned their gaze toward Zhou Sicheng.
So this was the power of being handso?!
In a crowd full of people, the inner court's fire goddess had singled him out?
Zhou Sicheng froze for a second. He had just been thinking about this—could Ma Xiaotao read minds?
Even Dugu Xianng was surprised.
Ma Xiaotao had never shown much interest in any male students—if she wasn't ignoring them, she was dragging them onto the arena to beat them senseless.
And now she was calling out Zhou Sicheng?
Was it really just because of his looks?
Before Zhou Sicheng could respond, Dugu Xianng spoke up.
"Senior Sister Ma, Zhou Sicheng just entered the inner court yesterday. You, a mighty Soul Emperor, challenging a new student—isn't that a bit unfair?"
Ma Xiaotao scoffed. "Oh? You don't like it? Then how about you get up here and show how much your poison has improved?"
Dugu Xianng's expression darkened.
She might act sweet around Zhou Sicheng, but in the eyes of others, she was still the Poison Enchantress of the inner court.
With a cold snort, she stood up. "Fine! If I were afraid of you, I wouldn't be Dugu Xianng!"
But just as she was about to step forward, Zhou Sicheng grabbed her hand.
"Senior Sister, what are you doing? Since this senior sister has taken an interest in , it would be my honor."
"Besides, I'm a man—how could I let a woman take a hit for ?"
Ma Xiaotao raised an eyebrow.
Did this kid not know about her reputation?
The other spectators looked at Zhou Sicheng like he was an idiot.
Interested in him?
More like he just signed his death warrant!
Though... it made sense.
A new student wouldn't know just how terrifying the Fla Demon truly was.
Dugu Xianng glared at Zhou Sicheng.
"Didn't you hear a word I told you earlier? You have talent, but she's a Soul Emperor!"
Zhou Sicheng was touched—even though he knew Dugu Xianng had her own motives, she had still stepped forward to shield him.
With a gentle smile, he reassured her. "Don't worry, Senior Sister. I wouldn't risk my life so recklessly."
He had been looking for an opportunity to stand out, and now, one had fallen right into his lap.
Zhou Sicheng placed his hands on Dugu Xianng's shoulders, gently pressing her back into her seat.
Then, in a quiet voice, he whispered:
"Relax. It's just a Soul Emperor. It's not like I haven't beaten one before."
Dugu Xianng sat there, stunned.
Did he just say...
"It's just a Soul Emperor"...?
"I've beaten one before"...?
Excuse ?
Zhou Sicheng stepped onto the stage, facing Ma Xiaotao.
She smirked. "You do know that higher-ranked opponents have to ask for permission before challenging soone weaker, right? You could have refused."
Yet, you still agreed.
"Are you an idiot? Or just arrogant?"
Zhou Sicheng smiled warmly.
"A sincere invitation from Senior Sister—how could I refuse?"
"And you said you'd give thirty points if I satisfied you. As a junior hungry for red-tier als, I have every reason to accept."
The audience was shocked.
This kid was insane.
Even Ling Luocheng, who had been about to leave, turned back and took a seat.
Now she had to see this.
Ma Xiaotao's smile widened.
"As expected of soone living in Ye Guyi's villa... You're even cockier than she is!"
The crowd erupted in chaos.
What?!
He's living in Angel Goddess Ye Guyi's villa?!
Wouldn't she kill him when she got back?!
So that was it.
Zhou Sicheng had been wondering—sure, he was handso, elegant, and effortlessly charming, but it still didn't make sense for Ma Xiaotao to single him out like that.
Turns out, she had heard about him staying in his sister's villa yesterday.
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