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Originally, the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot did not have the ability to enhance soul power. They only granted Tang San immunity to all poisons and resistance to both fire and ice.
Since he hadn't consumed these two immortal herbs now, it was natural that he didn't possess immunity to fire and ice.
Dai Weisi glanced at everyone and smiled slightly. "Although you only have two Soul Sect members, you're still very young. Soul Elders in their teens are one-in-a-million geniuses across the entire Douluo Continent.
You may not win the championship this time, but I believe that in the next Soul Master Tournament, your team will undoubtedly be one of the top contenders."
At this point, Dai Weisi looked toward Dai Mubai and said, "Little brother, you're the captain of Shrek Academy's team. I hope you can lead them to achieve great results. Don't let your White Tiger Martial Soul be shamed!"
"Don't worry, big brother. I'll give it my all and fight until the very last moment!"
"Good, I believe in your strength!" After a brief pause, Dai Weisi smiled and added, "The opening ceremony is about to begin, so I won't stay and disturb you. I hope you all make it to the grand finals!"
With that, Dai Weisi left. His only purpose in coming here was to probe Tang San's strength.
He was curious whether Tang San's fourth soul skill was the same as in the original story—Blue Silver Prison. But he was confident that he'd find out during the upcoming matches.
After Dai Weisi left, both Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun let out a breath of relief. For some reason, merely being near Dai Weisi gave them an invisible sense of pressure, as if they wanted to kneel before him.
Having left the Shrek Seven Devils, Dai Weisi returned to Tang Yuehua's side. He gently wrapped his arm around her slender waist, enjoying the upcoming ceremony with the woman he loved.
Soon, the Soul Master Tournament's opening ceremony officially began. The audience erupted into cheers and thunderous applause, and the atmosphere grew more and more electric. The fiery excitement shook the heavens.
When Emperor Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, and Bishop Salas entered the VIP stands one after another, the audience's cheers reached their peak!
Seeing Emperor Xue Ye appear, the emcee quickly announced, "Next, we welcome His Majesty, Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, to officially open the tournament."
The moment the emcee finished speaking, the audience—previously roaring with excitement—fell into sudden silence. The entire venue turned solemn and quiet. Then, Emperor Xue Ye's deep, commanding voice echoed through the arena via the amplifying soul device.
"I, Xue Ye, Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, on behalf of the Empire and the organizers of this tournament, hereby declare the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament—officially open!
I hope all participating soul masters will demonstrate their full potential and achieve outstanding results. You are the pride of the Heaven Dou Empire. For the glory of the Empire, shine brightly!"
In an instant, thunderous applause and cheers erupted once again, echoing endlessly.
After Emperor Xue Ye's speech, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan also gave a speech—offering words of encouragement and stating which team he favored. These routine remarks bored Dai Weisi, who couldn't even be bothered to listen.
Yawning, he lay down on Tang Yuehua's snowy-white thighs, resting his head on her lap.
Looking at Dai Weisi resting on her lap, Tang Yuehua found it both amusing and endearing. She couldn't help but gently run her slender fingers through his hair, exuding the gentle grace of a refined elder sister.
Those nearby were surprised to see Dai Weisi resting on Tang Yuehua's lap, but no one said anything. They simply assumed the two were a normal couple—or even husband and wife. After all, many people had brought loved ones to watch the matches.
Dai Weisi glanced around, observing the strength of the hundreds of participating academies. He couldn't help but think that, by the time the next Soul Master Tournament rolled around, the Xingyue Sect could send its own team to compete as well.
While scanning the crowd, his gaze unintentionally landed on Blazing Academy—and his eyes widened when he saw Huo Wu curled up in Feng Xiaotian's arms like a little wild cat...
Wait—what?!
What's going on? Huo Wu is sitting in Feng Xiaotian's lap? Are they... dating?!
Dai Weisi suddenly shot up from Tang Yuehua's lap, startling her. Without warning, he opened his Evil Eyes of Ice and Fire, staring directly in the direction of Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian.
He wasn't mistaken. At that very moment, Huo Wu was sitting on Feng Xiaotian's thighs, listening to Ning Fengzhi's speech.
Feng Xiaotian's strong arm was wrapped around Huo Wu's slender, seductive waist, and his eyes were locked on her snowy-white back, filled with affection.
If Huo Wushuang hadn't been watching this "white-haired guy" like a third wheel, Feng Xiaotian probably would've pressed his face against Huo Wu's back already.
"No, wait, what the hell? Didn't Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu only confirm their relationship five years later? Why are they already together now?"
Dai Weisi was stunned, but he also saw through their current strengths. Huo Wu's soul power had reached level 43, just like in the original story.
But Feng Xiaotian's soul power had already peaked at level 48—four levels higher than in the original timeline.
It was obvious that after they parted ways, Feng Xiaotian had poured all his time into cultivation.
With his innate full soul power and tireless effort, Feng Xiaotian's soul power had skyrocketed.
Just as Dai Weisi had suspected, Feng Xiaotian had shifted his focus entirely to cultivation after their separation, no longer bothering Huo Wu at Blazing Academy.
At first, Huo Wu had felt refreshed by not having this clingy "bootlicker" buzzing around her. The air even seemed sweeter.
But as time passed and Feng Xiaotian continued to stay away, she gradually felt an emptiness inside, like something was missing.
So she went to Divine Wind Academy to find him and question why he hadn't come to see her. What she saw was Feng Xiaotian training in Stromwind Valley.
The howling winds roared like air cannons, pounding against Feng Xiaotian's battered body, as if the Stromwinds would tear him apart in the next second.
Yet Feng Xiaotian stood like a mountain, unmoved by the violent winds. Under that extreme pressure, both his physical strength and soul power were rising rapidly.
Watching him struggle against the wind, Huo Wu was moved. She realized he wasn't so annoying after all.
She approached Feng Xiaotian and began cultivating with him. As they trained together day after day, their relationship deepened swiftly.
Finally, one month ago, when Feng Xiaotian reached level 48, Huo Wu accepted his confession. The two officially became a couple and sealed their relationship with a kiss amidst the Stromwinds—feeding the storm a mouthful of dog food.
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At that moment, Huo Wu suddenly felt a burning gaze and turned to look in Dai Weisi's direction. Seeing his teasing expression, her face instantly flushed red. She quickly got off Feng Xiaotian's lap and sat quietly beside him without a word.
Feng Xiaotian frowned. "What's wrong, Huo Wu?"
Huo Wu didn't respond, merely blushing and pointing toward Dai Weisi. Following her gaze, Feng Xiaotian also saw him—and immediately greeted Dai Weisi.
(End of Chapter)