One night passed without incident. The next day.
Heaven Dou City, Great Spirit Arena, competitors' rest area.
Tap tap tap. Footsteps approached. The Shrek team turned their heads to see Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong returning from the drawing of lots. Both of their expressions were heavy. Clearly…
Today's opponent was no pushover.
Walking up to them, Yu Xiaogang swept his gaze across the waiting faces. His voice sank. "Today's opponent is Elephant Armor Academy."
"You've heard of the Elephant Armored Sect, right?" Liu Erlong followed up. "Ranked sixth among the Seven Great Sects. Elephant Armor Academy was founded by them. All seven of their team members are direct disciples of the sect. Three of them are already above rank 40, the other four are close to rank 40. Every one of them is an elite of the Elephant Armored Sect's new generation."
The Shrek team members' expressions immediately tightened.
"The Elephant Armored Sect's inherited martial soul, the Diamond Mammoth, is a top-class martial soul with extremely high defensive power. Its traits lie mainly in strength and defense. At the same rank, almost no soul master can break their defense." Yu Xiaogang continued, "Their only weakness is speed. Taking advantage of speed to harass and wear them down would be a good choice."
"But the preliminary matches are fought in limited arenas. In this space, your advantage will be greatly reduced. This battle will not be easy. Theoretically, for the sake of the final victory, I recommend giving up this match."
If they lost again, team morale would plummet — something he did not want to see.
"Eh, but if we forfeit, my advertisements…"
Flender looked troubled.
"Flender, are your eyes filled only with money?" Liu Erlong glared.
"You have to look long term. If the kids suffer serious injuries here, the later matches will be ruined. And don't forget, their opponents are all over 20. If our kids were also 20, then fine. But they're not. Their age really is a limiting factor. We can't gamble their futures."
"Eh… you all decide." Flender looked conflicted as he turned to Tang San and Yu Tianheng.
"Fight." Tang San's tone was firm.
"Though Elephant Armored Sect soul masters have strength and defense, their huge size also restricts their movements. I have a way to hinder their steps and restrain their actions, buying opportunities for my teammates."
After days of practicing with his martial soul, he had indeed progressed. Yesterday he hadn't had the chance to use it. Today would be different.
Elephant Armor Academy's people couldn't produce serrated vine-dragons or sharp vine-spears.
"Today, our lineup remains unchanged." Tang San turned to Yu Tianheng and Dai Mubai. "Tianheng, Mubai — you focus on attacking. Leave the rest to me."
Then he looked to Oscar and Ning Rongrong.
"Oscar, focus on making Recovery Sausages. Rongrong, use your third soul skill to boost my soul power."
"Today our strategy is simple: defeat them one by one."
Seeing Tang San's confidence, Yu Tianheng and the others nodded decisively. "Good!"
Tang San nodded, lowering his voice to detail his tactics.
"Brother San, you're smart as always!" Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up, giving him a big thumbs-up.
Yu Xiaogang smiled faintly, relief showing on his face.
Tang San also smiled calmly.
Before long, staff came to notify them. The team filed into the competitor tunnel.
"Next to enter: the Shrek team!" The host's loud voice echoed as they approached the exit.
"Boo—!" The audience jeered loudly. Clearly, they had no faith in Shrek.
"Hmph, just wait, I'll shut you all up!" Tai Long swept a glance over the stands, clenching his fists with a cold snort.
"Don't mind them." Tang San said flatly.
"Damn, they're huge!" Behind him, Ma Hongjun's gaze fell on the Elephant Armor Academy members stepping from the tunnel. His plump body shivered.
Their average height exceeded 2 meters, with the tallest standing nearly 2.5. To him, it was terrifying.
"Each of them must weigh over 300 jin." Oscar muttered.
"…"
"Teams, salute!" The referee's voice rang out as both sides reached their positions.
After the salute and martial souls were released, the referee raised his hand.
"Preliminary round, second match, first bout — begin!" His hand dropped as the words fell.
"Third soul skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
"Third soul skill, Thunder Fury!"
"Third soul skill, Demon Ape Body!"
"Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, one says Strength!"
"Brothers, with me!"
Buffed to the brim, Dai Mubai charged forward. Yu Tianheng and Tai Long flanked him.
"Third soul skill, Spider Web Restraint!" Tang San flicked his hand, sending a dazzling blue light into the sky.
"Crush them!" At the front of Elephant Armor Academy, Hu Yanli roared. His body expanded to nearly 3 meters tall, like a moving mountain.
Boom, boom, boom!
The arena floor shook as their massive steps advanced.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
The blue light in the air exploded, scattering into countless vines.
"Annoying!" Hu Yanli snorted coldly, swinging both arms to tear apart the vines in front of him. His teammates did the same.
'Their strength really is fearsome.' Tang San sighed inwardly, but sneered to himself. Raising his hand lightly—
"Second soul skill, Parasite!"
The Elephant Armor Academy members who had torn the vines were instantly infected. Vines sprouted across their bodies. "Annoying things!" Hu Yanli roared, tearing while pressing forward, his steps slightly delayed.
"First soul skill, Bind!"
Tang San ate an Oscar Recovery Sausage while casting again, continuing the control.
Vines surged from the ground around their legs, wrapping firmly around their thighs.
"Damn it—!" Hu Yanli cursed. With his massive size, he couldn't bend down easily to tear the vines around his ankles. He couldn't even get proper footing to move.
Bang!
One of his weaker teammates stumbled from the tug, crashing to the ground. Immediately, vines overwhelmed him, wrapping him like a rice dumpling.
"Heh." Tang San's face paled, but he finally vented some of his frustration.
Within 50 meters, his Bind could erupt anywhere infused with his Blue Silver Grass soul power. As long as he had enough soul power, he could cast repeatedly. Controlling one person was fine, but now controlling seven at once drained him rapidly. Without Oscar and Ning Rongrong, his body would have collapsed.
'But useless against Yang Yunhai…' Thinking of Yunhai's serrated vine barbs and his second skill, Tang San's heart sank.
"First soul skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!"
"Second soul skill, White Tiger Light Wave!"
"First soul skill, Phoenix Fire Line!"
While he was lost in thought, Yu Tianheng, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun launched their long-range attacks, aiming directly at Hu Yanli's forehead.
Hu Yanli was startled. He hurriedly cast his defensive soul skill, hugging his head tightly and even activating his head spirit bone.
Boom boom boom!
Explosions and scorching flames erupted around his head.
"Ahhh!" His screams echoed across the arena.
"Second soul skill, Burst Strength!" Tai Long leapt forward, his massive fist slamming down on Hu Yanli's arms.
Bang!
The impact sent Hu Yanli crashing backward.
"Second soul skill, Parasite!" Vines erupted again, binding Hu Yanli tightly.
Tai Long jumped on him, ready to pound his skull.
"We surrender! We surrender!" The Elephant Armor Academy's coach shouted in terror from the sidelines.
In the VIP stands, Hu Yanzhen leapt to his feet, eyes blazing. He glared at Tai Long, roaring, "All of your skills targeting the head — this is deliberate murder!"
Beside him, Salas sneered coldly: "Hmph! If you cripple opponents in the arena, by the rules, Shrek Academy's qualification should be canceled!"
(End of Chapter)
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