Chapter 340: I Have No Objections
The records were undoubtedly reliable. Everyone at Shrek Academy knew that Dugu Bo and Tang San had an excellent relationship, and Dugu Bo himself had once used the Soul Chasing Twin Spheres. This made the information from the Dugu family archives even more trustworthy.
Soon, Cai Mei'er returned to Shrek Academy's waiting area with the three sets of Soul Chasing Twin Spheres, informing the team of the hidden weapons' effects and usage.
She then said:
"We need someone to take these and defeat Xiao Hongchen. I have decided to assign this task to Jiang Nannan.
Her soul skills provide excellent self protection, and she can quickly close the distance to Xiao Hongchen.
If anyone has objections, now is the time to speak."
Most of the team nodded in agreement no one objected.
Except for Xu Sanshi.
Struggling to sit up from the stretcher, he looked at Cai Mei'er with deep concern and said:
"Dean Cai, I object! Sending Nannan against **Xiao Hongchen right now is too dangerous! Shouldn't we prepare a bit more?"
He was worried about Jiang Nannan's safety.
If this were a team battle, at least he could focus on protecting her.
But this was a solo elimination match she would be fighting alone.
Without him there, who would keep her safe?
Xiao Hongchen's attacks were far too overwhelming.
Even his sixth ranked defensive soul barrier had been shattered in an instant.
The only reason he had lasted as long as he did was because of his martial soul and soul skills.
Jiang Nannan's Invincible Golden Body was powerful, but too short lived.
Against someone like Xiao Hongchen, could she really protect herself with such a short burst of invincibility?
Jiang Nannan: "I Have No Objections."
She looked at Xu Sanshi coldly, her tone firm:
"Xu Sanshi, I am also part of Shrek Academy. At a time like this, it is my duty to fight to uphold Shrek's millennia old honor."
Then, she turned to Cai Mei'er and said:
"Dean Cai, hand over the Soul Chasing Twin Spheres.
With weapons personally crafted by Tang San, victory is inevitable."
On the Tournament Stage
Xiao Hongchen stood up slowly, pacing back and forth in confusion.
He turned to the referee and asked:
"Did Shrek Academy forfeit? Why hasn't anyone come out to fight me yet? Why not just announce Sun Moon Academy as the winners?"
The referee shook his head and replied:
"They haven't forfeited. They simply pointed out some so called 'issues' with the tournament and filed a formal complaint with the organizers.
Honestly, they're just stalling for time.
I have no idea why they're doing this, but it works out well for you."
"After all, the more time you get to rest, the more you recover.
But don't worry, they're done stalling now they'll be sending someone out soon."
The soundproof soul barrier was still active, so the audience outside couldn't hear any of this conversation.
However, Huo Yuhao could.
His spiritual power was so overwhelming that even from the waiting area, he could easily hear everything happening on stage the sound barrier meant nothing to him.
"It seems like Shrek Academy is preparing to pull some tricks again."
Huo Yuhao's mind raced as he analyzed the situation.
At that moment, Jiang Nannan activated her flight type soul tool and flew onto the stage.
She looked at Xiao Hongchen, clasped her hands together, and introduced herself:
"Shrek Academy Jiang Nannan."
Xiao Hongchen was surprised.
Compared to Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan seemed much more polite.
Although he was proud and arrogant, he had matured over the years and understood that proper etiquette was important in a public setting.
So, he returned the gesture.
"Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy Xiao Hongchen."
The referee glanced at both competitors and then said:
"Since both fighters are ready, please move to opposite sides of the stage. Wait for my signal."
The two contestants took their positions.
When the referee's hand dropped, the match officially began.
Jiang Nannan Attacks
Jiang Nannan's golden hair fluttered in the wind.
Two adorable rabbit ears appeared on her head, her eyes turned blood red, and six soul rings shone around her body.
She was a Soul Emperor!
Third Soul Skill Teleportation!
Her figure flickered, rapidly closing the distance between herself and Xiao Hongchen.
She used Teleportation again.
And again.
Soul skills could be used consecutively and could even be stacked though this placed tremendous strain on the body.
"Teleportation?" Xiao Hongchen raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"That's just like the Soft Bone Rabbit's ability…"
Truthfully, he didn't know much about Jiang Nannan.
All he knew was that her martial soul was the Soft Bone Rabbit he had only gathered partial intelligence on her soul skills.
Xiao Hongchen Fires
He activated his soul cannons.
A barrage of soul cannon shells shot toward Jiang Nannan, whistling through the air.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The battlefield erupted in flames.
Smoke and debris filled the arena.
Xiao Hongchen expected this attack to slow her down but then, he saw it.
A golden light shimmered around Jiang Nannan.
She had emerged unscathed.
His eyes narrowed.
"Invincible Golden Body…?"
Xiao Hongchen suddenly felt a growing sense of danger.
Compared to Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan was a much bigger threat.
Her abilities were perfectly suited for close quarters combat in this restricted battlefield.
He relied on distance and firepower to gain an advantage, but if she got too close, his advantage would be lost.
A Countermeasure But Too Late
Xiao Hongchen quickly activated his defensive soul barrier.
If she got too close, this would give him a brief window to react.
Jiang Nannan deactivated Invincible Golden Body and used Teleportation again, appearing just meters away from him.
Then two small metallic spheres appeared in her hands.
Each one was engraved with the trident emblem of the Sea God.
In the blink of an eye, she threw them forward with incredible speed using the Meteor Throw technique.
Xiao Hongchen's Fatal Miscalculation
Seeing this, Xiao Hongchen grinned.
"Soul tools?"
He didn't recognize them.
After all, hidden weapons hadn't been seen in centuries.
To him, these just looked like ordinary metallic soul tools.
So, he immediately activated his Sixth Soul Skill Metal Manipulation!
Extending his hand, he attempted to seize control of the spheres.
But then
The trident emblems began glowing faintly with a golden light.
And his Metal Manipulation had no effect.
The spheres didn't stop moving.
They didn't change direction.
They didn't slow down.
Xiao Hongchen's eyes widened in shock.
"What…? These aren't made of rare metal?"
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