With that, Kuang Xi finally turned and walked away.
Manager Ao swept a casual glance over Dai Mubai and said coolly, "Don't be deceived by appearances. Kuang Xi, the captain of the Frenzy Team, and every member of his team are all above the thirty-fifth rank. They've been registered at the arena for seven days, and the team has already achieved a Soul Venerable-level seven-win streak. If they manage to complete a ten-win streak, they'll advance directly to the Bronze Stage. With their strength, even among Bronze Stage teams at the thirtieth rank, they'd be a standout. I suggest you pray for your own good fortune. If you think you're not strong enough, surrender immediately once you step onto the stage. The Frenzy Team doesn't hold back—injuries, even deaths, are common."
Manager Ao's voice wasn't loud, but it was pitched perfectly for all seven of the Shrek Seven Devils to hear. After finishing, he turned and left. The other Soul Masters nearby, having seen Manager Ao, also stopped paying attention to them.
Dai Mubai curled his lip. "Didn't expect our first team battle to land us a tough nut to crack. Injuries, even deaths? I'd like to see who ends up hurt."
"That Kuang Xi isn't simple," Oscar said. "Boss Dai, did you catch the first thing the manager said? Don't be deceived by appearances. He was hinting to us that this Kuang Xi is absolutely not as rough as he looks on the surface. To become a team captain, lead his team to a seven-win streak, and inspire fear in other pairs—it's not something that can be done on strength alone. This guy probably came over specifically to test our strength."
Dai Mubai nodded. "Very possible. If that's the case, we need to be cautious. Everyone listen up—if the situation turns bad, don't force it. Use one of Little Ao's Mushroom Sausages to fly off the stage immediately. Everyone's safety is the most important thing."
As the captain of the Shrek Seven Devils team, Dai Mubai was absolutely not someone who acted on impulse, but he also absolutely would not stand by and watch his woman be insulted. Of course, the "his woman" part was currently something only he himself acknowledged; Zhu Zhuqing would never admit it.
Tang San said, "Their advantage is their higher levels. Since that Kuang Xi's name has 'rhino' in it, his Martial Soul is likely a Rhinoceros—a power-type Soul Master leaning towards defense. When engaging, we should avoid direct clashes with him. We should prioritize attacking other Soul Masters with lower defense first. Leave this Kuang Xi to me. I'll do everything I can to control him."
The arena had a total of five team battles scheduled in Zone Thirteen. The Shrek Seven Devils had a half-hour rest after the first three bouts. Finally, it was their turn.
The Shrek Seven Devils exited the Soul Master preparation area alongside the Frenzy Team. Only now did they finally see the full roster of their opponents.
Kuang Xi's tall, burly frame led the front of their formation. Right behind him were two middle-aged men who looked similar in age and somewhat alike in appearance, likely brothers. They had average builds and gloomy complexions.
Behind them was a bewitching woman, the only female member of the Frenzy Team. Her heavy makeup made her age hard to guess, but judging by her figure, she was likely over twenty. Her attire was extremely revealing—just a tube top on top, and although she wore a skirt on the bottom, it was thin as gauze.
The bewitching woman first threw a flirtatious wink at Dai Mubai, who stood at the front of the Shrek Seven Devils. Dai Mubai didn't even glance at her. He'd seen plenty of beautiful women and detested this kind of heavy makeup the most; she held absolutely no interest for him.
Dai Mubai's lack of interest didn't mean others felt the same. For instance, a certain fatty—his evil fire was already rising as he covertly swallowed his saliva, his mind filled with some rather NSFW fantasies.
Behind the bewitching woman were two thin, small-statured youths. Their eyes darted about, constantly scanning their surroundings.
The person walking at the very back of the Frenzy Team was the oldest, certainly over forty. He looked completely ordinary, dressed very simply. If it weren't for the setting of the Great Arena, it would be hard to link him with the term "Soul Master."
The Shrek Seven Devils were observing their opponents, and the opponents were naturally observing them in turn. Unfortunately for the Shrek Seven Devils, aside from Ma Hongjun's somewhat unusual physique, everyone else looked quite normal in terms of build, and their faces were hidden behind the Shrek masks, making it difficult to judge anything from their appearance.
The team battle stage was significantly larger than the one-on-one or two-on-two arenas, with a diameter reaching forty meters. The surrounding spectator seats were also twice as large. The seats were already packed with audience members. There were still some bloodstains on the stage, clearly left over from the previous team battle.
The moment the Frenzy Team appeared, they ignited the audience's frenzy. Thunderous cheers echoed throughout the arena.
"Shred them... Kill them..." Such shouts not only created pressure but also set the blood pumping with excitement.
The announcer on stage turned out to be that same Manager Ao who had earlier helped the Shrek Seven Devils out of a tight spot. Standing at the center of the stage, he said, "Match four: Team Battle. The opposing sides are the Frenzy Team and the Shrek Seven Devils. Regarding the Frenzy Team, I believe I need no further introduction—they've already achieved an excellent seven-win streak. If they continue their heroic performance and win a few more consecutive battles, they very well might set the record for the fastest team to reach the Bronze Stage at the Sotto Great Arena. Now, let's take a look at the mysterious team on the other side of the stage. This team completed their registration today, and this will be their first team battle. Unfortunately, they've run into the Frenzy Team. These Soul Masters wearing masks call themselves the Shrek Seven Devils."
Perhaps because the Frenzy Team had too many supporters, or perhaps because the masks on the Shrek Seven Devils' faces gave the audience a bad impression, as soon as Manager Ao announced their name, a wave of boos erupted from the stands.
The forty-meter diameter circular stage was already quite large, easily over a thousand square meters, so even with fourteen people facing off, it didn't feel crowded.
Following Manager Ao's announcement, both the Shrek Seven Devils and the Frenemy Team took up their formations on their respective sides.