At this moment, the gentle breeze swept across the Soul Dueling Arena, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the ground, as if draping them in golden battle robes.
A warm atmosphere filled the air, as if celebrating their victory.
The members of the Shrek Team were gathered together, sharing the joy after the game.
Just then, a figure quietly emerged in their field of vision, like a fallen leaf suddenly floating in the wind, gentle and unobtrusive.
It was Ye Lingling.
Her arrival made the members of the Shrek Team freeze their gazes. Doubts swirled in their eyes, and various speculations churned in their hearts.
What was she here for?
Was it to challenge their team?
Or perhaps, she had some deeper purpose?
However, when Ye Lingling's voice rang out, the clear and melodious voice, like the tinkling of spring water, brought a question that caught everyone off - guard:
"Maple Leaf Excalibur, may I ask, do you have a girlfriend?"
This sentence was like a blockbuster, exploding in the quiet air, shocking everyone.
The air seemed to freeze, and the surrounding noise disappeared instantly. The entire Soul Dueling Arena was plunged into an eerie silence.
Everyone present was stunned, and their eyes turned towards Chen Feng in unison, their faces full of surprise and confusion.
Tang San's brows furrowed slightly. Besides being surprised, there was also a hint of curiosity in his heart.
Ning Rongrong gently covered her mouth, and her eyes sparkled with a gossipy light.
Xiao Wu secretly peeked at Chen Feng, silently speculating about the intention behind this question.
Chen Feng himself was completely taken aback, clearly not expecting such a situation.
Ye Lingling stood in the gentle breeze beside the Soul Dueling Arena, her clothes fluttering slightly, as if echoing her mood.
Her usually glacier - like calm appearance now faintly revealed a bit of an unusual warmth, a subtle ripple rising from the bottom of her heart.
Ye Lingling straightened her rather shapely chest a little, trying to look more confident.
Facing Ye Lingling's question, Chen Feng felt a sense of helplessness.
This question came so unexpectedly that he didn't know how to respond for a moment.
His brows knitted slightly, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes, as if he was looking for an answer that could save the other person's face without making the situation too awkward.
He took a deep breath and was about to give a reply in the most tactful way to prevent Ye Lingling from being embarrassed when Zhu Zhuqing's sudden intervention made the situation even more interesting.
Her figure appeared beside Chen Feng quietly, like a gentle breeze.
Zhu Zhuqing's movement was very natural. She gently took Chen Feng's arm, as if this action had been repeated countless times between them.
A confident smile played on her face, and a hint of mischief sparkled in her eyes.
Her voice was soft but firm, with a touch of playfulness:
"My brother Chen Feng doesn't have a girlfriend, but he doesn't plan to find one either."
Being held by the girl's arm, Chen Feng felt a subtle ripple in his heart.
His elbow would inadvertently touch something warm and soft, and that wonderful touch made someone's heart involuntarily start to wander shamelessly.
In fact, Zhu Zhuqing was also nervous and embarrassed.
Her cheeks turned slightly red, and her heart was pounding like a drum.
But in order not to let Ye Lingling see through, she deliberately got a little closer to Chen Feng.
Seeing that Chen Feng didn't respond, Ye Lingling didn't want to embarrass herself by staying any longer. She could only sigh, and a flash of disappointment and helplessness appeared in her eyes.
She lowered her head slightly, turned around, and left. Her figure seemed a bit lonely in the gentle breeze.
After Ye Lingling left, Zhu Zhuqing finally let out a sigh of relief.
She gently let go of Chen Feng's arm, her cheeks blushing brightly, like a ripe apple.
She puffed out her cheeks and stared at Chen Feng coquettishly, with a hint of blame and shyness in her eyes.
Chen Feng inwardly cried out wrong and muttered to himself, "It was clearly you who took the initiative. I didn't do anything."
Qin Ming, standing aside, had a hint of complexity in his eyes.
He shook his head slightly, feeling a bit helpless and puzzled about Ye Lingling's situation.
In his opinion, Ye Lingling's attitude towards Chen Feng was indeed too passive. If she could be more proactive, perhaps the trajectory of fate would be different.
Qin Ming knew very well that Chen Feng was no ordinary person. His talent and potential were enough to stir up a storm in this world.
In his eyes, Chen Feng was like the most dazzling star in the sky. Once missed, it would be an eternal regret.
As a Soul Emperor who had witnessed the rise and fall of countless talents, Qin Ming believed he was qualified to judge a person's potential.
His evaluation was by no means a hasty word, but a prudent judgment after careful consideration.
In Qin Ming's view, Chen Feng's appearance was like a bolt of lightning splitting through the sky. He was not only an unprecedented existence in Tiandou Royal Academy, but also very likely an unparalleled genius in the entire history of the continent.
The potential of this young man was undoubtedly astonishing.
Qin Ming himself held the honor of being the "second - youngest Soul Emperor in history", and he could already foresee that in the near future, this record was likely to be broken by this young man, Chen Feng.
Facing this reality, Qin Ming's heart was filled with mixed feelings.
This feeling made Qin Ming a little disappointed. After all, everyone hopes that their achievements can last forever.
But at the same time, he couldn't help but feel proud and excited for a junior like Chen Feng.
Qin Ming took firm and composed steps towards the direction of the Shrek Team.
"Dean Flanders, Vice - Dean Zhao Wuji, how are you? Disciple Qin Ming pays his respects."
His voice carried not only deep respect for his teachers but also an indelible emotion flowing within.
When he approached Flanders and Zhao Wuji, Qin Ming's back suddenly bent, like the wheat waves in the field lying prone in the wind. The action of kneeling on one knee was full of solemnity.
Flanders, the dean who was often known for his humor and comfort, slightly pushed the glasses on his nose. His eyes behind the lenses sparkled with wisdom.
His voice was tinged with a bit of banter but full of affection:
"I thought you, this brat, had already forgotten about us."
A warm smile hung on his lips. He was both pleased with Qin Ming's high achievements and had a complex feeling about his former unruly disciple who still remembered his roots.
"How could I, Master? No matter when, Qin Ming will always be a disciple of Shrek Academy," Qin Ming said firmly.
The gazes of the students intertwined in the air, and their eyes sparkled with surprise and curiosity.
Previously, at the entrance of the Soul Dueling Platform, when the Royal Fighting Team entered with a majestic momentum that could almost shake the heavens and the earth, Qin Ming's tall and straight figure stood side by side with the Grandmaster. His aura and status became the focus of everyone's attention at that moment.
The Royal Fighting Team, this name resounded throughout the Tiandou Empire. They were the pride of Tiandou Royal Academy, representing the most cutting - edge power among the young generation of soul masters in the Tiandou Empire.
And Tiandou Royal Academy, a prestigious institution with a long history and strong strength, was known as the top soul - master training base in the Tiandou Empire.
Being a coach in such an academy was undoubtedly a high recognition of a soul master's ability and achievements.
And this seemingly remarkable person in front of them seemed to be everyone's senior?