A through-and-through wound the size of a fist appeared on Tang San's chest.
Tang San staggered back several steps as the crimson 100,000-Year Soul Ring beside him flickered. In the next instant, dense life energy gathered, and the wound on his chest began to heal at a visible speed.
In just a second or two, the gaping hole had completely vanished, restored as if it had never been!
100,000-Year Soul Skill—Resurrection!
Similar to the "Wildfires cannot consume it, the spring breeze brings it back to life" ability from the Blue Silver Emperor soul bone he received from his mother, Ah Yin, ten thousand years ago, this soul skill allowed him to regenerate flesh and possessed terrifying life force!
With a dark expression, he looked up only to see Tang Ya already condensing another Blue Silver Longspear, her aim locked onto him once more.
Her killing intent was blatant and undisguised!
"Nannan, help me clear the field!" Tang Ya's voice was freezing, her gaze icy.
Beside her, Jiang Nannan hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded, deciding to help her best friend.
In the next moment, almost all the students in the Soul Duel Arena—who had paused their fighting due to Tang Ya's sudden lethal strike—were instantly sent flying!
Teleportation + Waist Bow + Gravity Control.
It is worth noting that previously, the reason Jiang Nannan couldn't use "Teleportation" multiple times in a short window was that her physical strength simply couldn't support it, regardless of soul power consumption.
However, after switching to "Blood Essence Body Cultivation," it was as if Jiang Nannan had unlocked a limiter. Her practical combat capability was now at its peak.
Her powerful physique allowed her to use Teleportation almost without limit while significantly enhancing the effects of her physical-type soul skills. As long as Jiang Nannan had soul power, an enemy would never even touch the hem of her clothes.
Just like now.
Countless students were flung away in an instant. Qian Duoduo acted at the right time to save them, looking toward the arena with a grave expression. This free-for-all had clearly gone off the rails.
Having cleared the field, Jiang Nannan left only one female student she was normally acquainted with, then led her along with Ning Tian and the others to a corner of the arena.
Now, there were eight people left. The match was not over.
Without unnecessary words or interrogation, Tang Ya—who had already investigated Tang San thoroughly—erupted with her full power!
With her Soul King cultivation paired with the Energy Storage Ring that multiplied her soul power capacity several times over, a full-power Tang Ya would even dare to clash with a Soul Saint using their Martial Soul True Body!
A tide of Blue Silver Grass surged out from Tang Ya, covering the entire arena. The audience was secretly shocked.
Is this a Soul King?! Her soul power volume has already surpassed a Soul Saint, hasn't it?!
Countless Blue Silver Longspears condensed in the air and began falling like torrential rain! Tang Ya was making it crystal clear: she wanted Tang San dead!
His Spider Lance Armor was already deployed. With nowhere to hide, Tang San's eyes turned blood-red as he used Invincible Golden Body to block the barrage.
The armor shattered repeatedly, and the Invincible Golden Body was used back-to-back. Yet, Tang Ya's soul power seemed bottomless; her attacks showed no sign of weakening—in fact, they grew stronger!
Finally, Elder Xuan, sitting next to Huo Yuhao, could no longer stay still.
With a flash, he burst into the arena, appearing in front of the tattered Tang San (who was left in nothing but his underwear) and blocked all of Tang Ya's attacks!
"The match is suspended!"
Elder Xuan's aged voice rang out. Tang Ya froze mid-air and landed with a look of frustration, her eyes still locked onto Tang San.
The atmosphere fell into a heavy silence.
The students below were stunned by the strength shown by Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan. Usually low-profile, these two had quietly reached the Soul King level. Between Jiang Nannan clearing the field instantly and Tang Ya's seemingly infinite bombardment of spears, their worldview had been shattered.
Of course, there was also Tang San's sudden jump to the Soul King rank and that shocking crimson 100,000-Year Soul Ring.
After a long while, Qian Duoduo received instructions and announced:
"Tang Ya, Jiang Nannan, and Tang San are directly selected as their strength far exceeds the other students. The remaining students will participate in another selection trial in three days!"
Qian Duoduo's voice brought everyone back to reality. He then ordered the teachers to organize the students' exit.
A moment later, Tang San, Tang Ya, and Jiang Nannan were brought to the spectator stands.
Seeing Huo Yuhao, Jiang Nannan's expression became awkward, like a child who had caused trouble. Tang Ya kept her head down, not daring to look at him at all.
"Speak. Why did you use lethal force?" Huo Yuhao asked Tang Ya in front of the Shrek high command.
"He stole my Tang Sect secret arts. As the Sect Master of the Tang Sect, it is my duty to execute thieves and protect our orthodox heritage." Tang Ya looked up, her tone stubborn.
Beside them, Tang San's expression stiffened. He really hadn't expected this to be the reason, but he didn't know how to argue back. After all, he did steal them in his past life...
"Oh, I see. That makes sense. What do you say, Elder Xuan?"
Huo Yuhao simply nodded at Tang Ya's answer, then looked at Elder Xuan with a calm gaze that screamed of protective bias.
"Tang San obtained those arts by accident; it was definitely not intentional theft. This is something I can guarantee with my Shrek... with my personal reputation."
"Ignorance is not a crime. Besides, you are all the pride of Shrek, with limitless futures. You should support each other, so why point blades at one another over such a small matter? Furthermore, Tang San is brilliant and has mastered the arts; we could simply have him join the Tang Sect, that way—"
"Elder Xuan."
Mu En interrupted Elder Xuan, sighing involuntarily. He thought that after being in solitary confinement for so long, Elder Xuan would have shown some growth, but...
"Elder Xuan, your personal reputation?"
Huo Yuhao spoke up at this moment, letting out an undisguised chuckle.
Immediately, the expressions of the high-level officials present became quite awkward.
No, seriously, Elder Xuan, do you really not know that you have no credibility left?!
Huo Yuhao shook his head, as if thinking of something, and laughed: "Shrek, ah, yes, Shrek. Ha..."
Finishing, Huo Yuhao glanced at Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan, signaling them. He then turned and left.
Jiang Nannan understood immediately and pulled Tang Ya along to follow Huo Yuhao, leaving the Shrek officials staring at each other.
The people present looked at Elder Xuan and Tang San in silence, many of them harboring their own private thoughts about the situation.
The silence lasted for a long time until Mu En finally spoke:
"Elder Xuan, after you return from leading the team, go back to where you belong and stay there."
"Also, Cai Meier, take some people to the Spirit Transmission Pagoda to discuss the matter of Tang San's Tang Sect arts with Dean Skydream. As long as the conditions aren't outrageous, agree to them."
With that, Mu En's gaze fell on Elder Xuan and Tang San one last time before he turned to leave.