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On the soul battle stage, Dugu Yan couldn't help but lash out. "Are you out of your mind? In a soul battle, how can anyone avoid getting hurt? If you care so much about your sister, why did you even let her participate in the first place?"
These words sealed her fate in Tang San's eyes.
Xiao Wu is my sister. She does whatever she wants, and no outsider has the right to criticize her. Anyone who dared to injure Xiao Wu deserved to die!
In an instant, hidden weapons rained down like a storm.
Yu Tianheng, standing at the front of the team, had no time to react as multiple wounds were slashed into his body by the hidden weapons.
Behind him, Shi Mo and Shi Mo immediately used their turtle shells to shield Dugu Yan.
The hidden weapons packed quite a punch, clanging against the turtle shells and leaving visible marks on their surfaces.
"Is this guy some kind of porcupine?" Yu Feng cursed under his breath before swiftly flying into the air.
Tang San's primary target wasn't him, so he narrowly escaped.
But Oslo wasn't so lucky. Despite his incredible speed, the hidden weapons Tang San threw seemed to have eyes of their own, impossible to evade.
Before long, Oslo collapsed unconscious.
From the stands, Flender wasted no time thinking and rushed toward the arena.
Each member of the Imperial Team came from influential families. If any of them were killed, Shrek Academy would face dire consequences.
Seeing Tang San targeting Yu Tianheng, Yu Xiaogang hurriedly stepped forward to intervene. "Xiao San, stop this at once!"
Yu Tianheng was the future heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family. If he were to die at Tang San's hands, how could he, as a teacher, explain this to the family?
"Teacher, they hurt Xiao Wu!" Tang San's voice was filled with rage, as if he wouldn't rest until he avenged her.
Yu Xiaogang's expression turned stern, his tone growing firmer. "Xiao San, are you disobeying me? Do you still recognize me as your teacher?"
At these words, Tang San's body trembled slightly, and the speed of his hidden weapon throws slowed.
Ultimately, to avoid being expelled from his master's tutelage, he chose to stop.
Qin Ming arrived alongside Flender. Seeing Tang San halt his attack, Qin Ming immediately announced to the referee as the team leader, "The Imperial Team forfeits this soul battle."
Dugu Yan was furious on the stage.
After her battle with the Seven Treasures Team, she had been personally trained by Dugu Bo, and her control over toxins had become even more refined.
When Yu Tianheng was injured, she didn't panic. Instead, she quietly released her Azure Phosphorus Snake venom.
Just as the venom was about to reach Tang San's feet, Qin Ming declared their surrender!
"Teacher Qin, what do you think you're doing? We haven't lost yet!"
This time, Ye Lingling and others stood by her side in support.
Though Tang San's hidden weapons were powerful, breaking through the turtle shells would take at least another minute. Before that, he would undoubtedly fall victim to Dugu Yan's poison.
It was too late to change anything now.
After receiving Qin Ming's instructions, the referee had already announced the match results. For the sake of its reputation and profits, the Grand Spirit Arena couldn't possibly overturn the decision.
"Yan, please calm down for now. Once we return to the academy, we'll report this matter to the three teaching commissioners," Ye Lingling whispered in her ear.
As she spoke, she cupped her Nine-Heart Begonia martial soul in both hands, and the three soul rings beneath her feet lit up simultaneously.
A milky white glow entered Yu Tianheng and Oslo's bodies, healing their wounds.
Tang San had intended to leave the stage, but upon seeing Ye Lingling's impressive healing ability, his gaze sharpened. Using his Ghost Shadow Maze Steps, he darted forward in a few flashes, arriving at Ye Lingling's side.
Because the soul battle had ended, Shi Mo and Shi Mo let their guard down. They never expected Tang San to strike at this moment.
His gaze was icy as he pressed a sharp dagger against Ye Lingling's neck.
"Treat Xiao Wu first, or don't blame me for being ruthless."
Dugu Yan shouted, "If you don't release Lingling, don't blame us for being harsh!"
Despite her anger, she dared not make a move for fear of Ye Lingling's safety.
As for Xiao Wu, her injuries weren't severe—she had merely been knocked unconscious by the impact of the turtle shell. With some minor treatment, she would recover. However, Yu Tianheng and Oslo's wounds were serious, and they were still bleeding profusely.
Tang San monopolizing the medical resources was utterly selfish!
But Tang San didn't care about outsiders' opinions. For the sake of his sister, even if he had to kill every member of the Imperial Team, so be it!
Ye Lingling glanced at Qin Ming on the stage below. His expression was cold and indifferent, as if he were completely ignoring Tang San's actions.
On the other hand, Shrek Academy's Flender and Yu Xiaogang were continuously trying to dissuade Tang San.
How could someone like this deserve to be their teacher?
In the end, under the threat of Tang San's blade, Ye Lingling had no choice but to treat Xiao Wu first. After satisfying Tang San, her soul power was nearly depleted.
With no other option, Dugu Yan had to pay a hefty sum to hire a healing-type soul master from the Grand Spirit Arena to treat Yu Tianheng and Oslo.
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Inside the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well
After several days of cultivation, Ning Tianchen's soul power level successfully broke through to the next rank, reaching Level 36.
"The Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well truly lives up to its reputation as a cultivation treasure. It's just a pity that as the body gradually adapts to the environment, the cultivation effects will weaken significantly." Ning Tianchen felt a tinge of regret.
This place could serve as a crucial site for future breakthroughs in major ranks. Fully adapting to the spring's environment now would mean losing this advantage later.
Stretching lazily, he stood up and glanced at the wooden hut behind him.
Since entering seclusion, Dugu Bo had paid no attention to anything within the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well.
By his calculations, it would take at least another ten days for all the toxins to fully integrate into the poison pill.
In one hand, Ning Tianchen held the compendium of immortal herbs, and in the other, various small shovels made of different materials.
Dugu Bo had said that any immortal herb he recognized could be taken freely. Since that was the case, why hold back?
Aside from leaving behind seeds, he packed everything else.
About an hour later, apart from the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot, all the immortal herbs had been harvested.
These two plants would instantly wither if removed from the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well, and both contained highly potent toxins. Ning Tianchen decided to leave them where they were.
After finishing, he placed three immortal herbs in front of him.
They were the Golden Dragon Fruit, the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato , and the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.
All three were suitable for him.
The first two could evolve his martial soul, while the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum could rapidly enhance his physical strength, which would greatly aid in practicing sword techniques related to power.
However, within ten years, he could only absorb one immortal herb. Absorbing more would not only provide no benefit but also cause the medicinal effects to clash within his body.
After some thought, Ning Tianchen decided to forgo the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum and choose between the remaining two.
Both the Golden Dragon Sweet Potato and the Golden Dragon Fruit contained True Dragon blood.
The former was more suited for soul masters with dragon-type martial souls, enhancing their bloodline power. The latter, however, had gentler medicinal properties, and the metallic energy it contained far surpassed the former.
Incorporating the metallic attribute into the Seven Kill Sword would increase the sword's strength and sharpness.
With this in mind, Ning Tianchen immediately sat cross-legged and began absorbing the Golden Dragon Fruit.
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