Douluo Dalu: I'm Summoning Game Characters

Even though she was comforting her teammates, Han Ruoruo knew perfectly well that once a Spirit Sage activated their Martial Spirit True Body, a Spirit Emperor simply couldn't contend with such immense power. She was merely trying to boost everyone's morale.

Even the usually carefree Wu Ming felt uneasy at this moment.

She clearly understood that they were representing Shrek Academy this time. As members of this generation's Shrek Seven Monsters, if they lost the match, they would inevitably face immense pressure and endless criticism.

Shrek Academy had won for ten thousand consecutive years, claiming over two thousand championships. If they were to lose the championship title in their generation, it was hard to imagine the public backlash they would face.

The fervent fans alone could overwhelm them; these spectators wouldn't care how powerful their opponents were. In their eyes, a loss for Shrek Academy was simply unforgivable.

Just as everyone was filled with anxiety and under immense pressure, an old but steady voice suddenly rang out: "It's alright, do your best. The academy won't blame you if you lose!"

This sudden voice startled Han Ruoruo and the others. Yan Shaozhe even blurted out in astonishment: "Teacher!"

That single word, "Teacher," surprised Ling Luochen and others from Shrek Academy's reserve team. Even Han Ruoruo and the other official team members were deeply shaken.

Yan Shaozhe, as the dean of Shrek Academy's Martial Spirit Department, was a Level 95 Hyper Douluo. For his teacher to still be alive, what terrifying power must this teacher possess?

"Shao Zhe, regardless of the outcome, you must ensure their safety. One failure is nothing; it might even be a good thing. Do you understand?"

Mu En's tone was calm and composed, showing no emotion whatsoever about the impending loss of the championship title.

In his opinion, this defeat might serve as a wake-up call, shaking those who were still intoxicated by Shrek Academy's ten-thousand-year glory.

He had long sensed that the gap between the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy and Shrek Academy was gradually narrowing. If Shrek Academy continued to dwell in its past glory, it would suffer greatly sooner or later.

Compared to losing to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, losing to St. Freya Academy, also from the original Douluo Three Empires, might actually be a blessing.

"Yes, Teacher." Yan Shaozhe's expression was solemn. Though filled with unwillingness, since Mu En had spoken, he could only nod in agreement.

Han Ruoruo and the others exchanged glances, a look of relief flashing in their eyes.

The crushing pressure they had just felt had almost driven them to despair, even making them contemplate fighting to the death, solely to preserve Shrek Academy's ten-thousand-year glory.

If Mu En hadn't spoken up in time to comfort them, this tournament might indeed have turned into a tragedy.

St. Freya Academy's two Spirit Sages made a stunning debut, and in an instant, the entire Heaven Dou City was enveloped by this shocking scene.

The news spread like wildfire, igniting the curiosity of many.

For a long time, Shrek Academy had dominated the spirit master world, claiming the championship trophy for ten thousand consecutive years. This long reign had already sparked widespread discontent among countless forces.

However, due to the vast disparity in their own strength compared to Shrek Academy, these forces could only bury their resentment deep in their hearts, daring not to speak their minds.

Now, St. Freya Academy had emerged like an unstoppable super dark horse, offering them hope of breaking Shrek Academy's hegemony.

Outwardly, they might have maintained their composure, but their inner excitement was already like a surging undercurrent, churning endlessly.

In their eyes, as long as Shrek Academy didn't lose to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, losing to any academy from the original Douluo Three Empires was a welcome development.

After all, bringing down the flourishing and unrivaled Shrek Academy was something many had longed for.

The Emperor of the Heaven Soul Empire was one such person. He mentioned St. Freya Academy to Vina countless times, each time with undisguised approval in his tone.

Although St. Freya Academy belonged to the Star Luo Empire and was not a force of the Heaven Soul Empire, this caused him a slight regret.

But the mere thought of Shrek Academy's ten-thousand-year-old championship throne soon changing hands made him unable to suppress his excitement. He even had a hearty appetite, as if he could devour a roasted soul beast on the spot.

Shrek City, nominally under the Heaven Soul Empire, was in reality completely independent in terms of tax collection and urban management, with no subordinate connection to the Heaven Soul Empire whatsoever.

It was no exaggeration to say that Shrek City was like a "state within a state" located within the Heaven Soul Empire's territory. This special situation had been a thorn in the side of successive Heaven Soul Emperors.

However, Shrek Academy, relying on its strength and powerful influence, made the Heaven Soul Empire furious but dare not speak.

Furthermore, Shrek City was located precisely at the exit of the Star Dou Great Forest. This crucial geographical location forced the original Douluo Three Empires to rely on Shrek Academy to resist the constantly possible outbreaks of soul beast tides.

Because of this, despite their deep resentment, the Heaven Soul Empire could only tolerate Shrek Academy's transcendent existence.

"Continental Overseers," what a majestic and lofty title, as if Shrek Academy were the true ruler of the Douluo Continent. Where did that leave the status of the original Douluo Three Empires?

If it weren't for the Sun Moon Empire, an external formidable enemy constantly threatening the continental situation, the original Douluo Three Empires would probably have already listed Shrek Academy as their primary target for elimination.

Tracing back four thousand years, a single command from the Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek Academy instantly assembled nearly a hundred Titled Douluo.

That was a terrifying force capable of changing the heavens and overturning everything. Even powerhouses like the three great empires were as fragile as ants before this force.

This incident further pushed the Douluo Three Empires' apprehension towards Shrek Academy to its peak.

Anyone with some insight and sharp vision could clearly perceive that the three great empires were each restricting Shrek Academy's development in their own subtle ways, just not daring to do so too overtly.

For example, imperial family members of the three great empires were strictly forbidden from joining Shrek Academy.

The reason for this was the fear that their own descendants, living and studying in the unique and highly infectious atmosphere of Shrek Academy, would be influenced and ultimately turn against their own empires.

This was not an impossible scenario.

Shrek Academy was indeed powerful, not only possessing top-tier teaching staff but also holding countless rare treasures, even owning the plane's treasure, the Ancient Golden Tree.

But even so, the three great empires still firmly prohibited imperial family members from joining Shrek Academy.

Behind this was a long-standing apprehension and careful consideration. They worried that imperial descendants, influenced by the environment of Shrek Academy, would eventually become estranged from the empire and threaten the very foundation of their rule. Therefore, they preferred to forgo the high-quality resources provided by Shrek Academy.