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Tang San, dragging his utterly exhausted body, stood on the Spirit Battle Arena, panting heavily. If it hadn't been for Oscar's Recovery Sausage, his soul power would have long been depleted.
"Now I declare the winner of this match… Shrek Academy!"
As the referee's voice fell, Tang San let out a sigh of relief and finally collapsed weakly to the ground. This battle had completely drained both his soul power and physical strength.
At this moment, the only ones still standing on the arena were Oscar and Jiang Zhu. Seeing Tang San collapse, Jiang Zhu immediately used her healing soul skill to treat everyone's injuries.
Liu Erlong and Flender quickly rushed up to carry Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others off the stage, while Yu Xiaogang personally supported Tang San, terrified that something might happen to this precious disciple.
Tang San wasn't just his life's hope—if anything happened to him, Yu Xiaogang didn't dare imagine Tang Hao's wrath.
Seeing Tang San completely drained, Dai Weisi's eyes lit up. He turned to look at the direction of Canghui Academy, staring intently at Shi Nian, that old schemer.
"If I remember correctly, Shi Nian started targeting Tang San after his fight with Elephant Armored Academy," Dai Weisi thought to himself, making up his mind to keep a close eye on Tang San and wait for Shi Nian to strike.
He would wait for the moment Tang San used his Yama's Invitation. At the point of mutual destruction, he would instantly strike, finish off the weakened Shi Nian, and seize the ten-thousand-year Illusion Wisdom Skull. As a bonus, he could enjoy watching that brat's miserable state. A perfect two-in-one opportunity!
"The only problem now is whether Tang San, who hasn't consumed the Autumn Water Dew to elevate his Purple Demon Eye's realm, can defeat Shi Nian, who specializes in illusion-type attacks. But even if that brat dies, it's no loss to me. After all, the one who acts will be Shi Nian. It's got nothing to do with me."
After Shrek Academy's match ended, Dai Weisi briefly informed Tang Yuehua, then used the excuse of "discussing the Prism Grass trade with Ning Rongrong" to stick closely to the Shrek group, secretly monitoring Tang San.
Just like in the original story when he faced Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's Martial Soul Fusion skill, Tang San's mental defenses were shattered again—only this time, his opponent was Hu Yanli.
"They say Elephant Armored Academy is the weakest among the Five Element Academies, but I never imagined they'd be this powerful."
"A mere Elephant Armored Academy forced me to use my external soul bone. If we come up against even stronger teams like Blazing Academy or Godwind Academy… how should we handle it?"
Tang San shut himself in his room, his head lowered in deep thought. He released his dark purple Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul and muttered painfully, "After adding four poison-type soul rings, the Blue Silver Grass's toxicity is quite potent, but a trash Martial Soul is still a trash Martial Soul. Even with strong poison, it's too fragile—easily snapped and highly vulnerable to fire. If we face Blazing Academy, it might be burned to ash in an instant!
What should I do? If I had the Clear Sky Hammer… If I had the Clear Sky Hammer…"
Lost in thought, Tang San released his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul and whispered, "If I had trained with the Clear Sky Hammer from the start, maybe I wouldn't be so passive now! The Clear Sky Hammer can accommodate any attribute soul ring and is the continent's strongest Tool Soul. Its offensive power is immense. If I had cultivated it, I'd definitely be stronger than I am now with the Blue Silver Grass…"
Tang San remained in his tent, lost in torment and self-doubt, while Dai Weisi stood guard outside his door until nightfall.
Dai Weisi opened his Evil Eyes of Ice and Fire, scanning the surroundings. Not a trace of Shi Nian could be found within a ten-mile radius.
"Sigh, looks like Shi Nian isn't planning to make a move today." Dai Weisi sighed to himself. He had been looking forward to watching Shi Nian torment that brat, but it seemed that wasn't happening tonight.
With the sky now completely dark, Dai Weisi figured Tang San wouldn't be going anywhere, and Shi Nian wouldn't dare strike inside Shrek Academy's camp. Shi Nian was no Dugu Bo—he didn't have the strength to snatch Tang San away under the noses of the Golden Iron Triangle.
After bidding farewell to Ning Rongrong, Dai Weisi returned to Yuexuan and resumed his two-person world with Tang Yuehua.
Meanwhile, at a hotel in Heaven Dou City, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others were celebrating their victory.
Shrek Academy was, at best, considered a second-rate institution, yet they had miraculously defeated Elephant Armored Academy today—and that too with many of their main fighters absent. Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu hadn't even taken the stage yet. If the battle against Heaven Dou Royal Academy's second team had merely left an impression, then today's fight with Elephant Armored Academy was truly a breakout performance. Naturally, it called for celebration.
After drinking and feasting, Dai Mubai's face broke into a lewd grin. "Fatty, Xiao Ao, Tai Long—wanna go somewhere fun?"
"No, no, Boss Dai, you go ahead. I'll pass!" Tai Long blushed and stammered. After spending time with Dai Mubai, he knew exactly what kind of person he was—a lustful Evil-Eyed White Tiger. And he knew exactly what kind of "fun" place Dai Mubai meant. He quickly shook his head.
"Xiao Ao, how about you?"
"Nope, I'm not going either," Oscar said with a mischievous grin. "I've got to chase after Rongrong!"
"Heh, looks like your heart's set on Rongrong. Fine, since they're not going—Fatty, let's go! My treat tonight!"
"Hehe, Boss Dai, if you say so, I won't hold back!"
With that, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun left the hotel and headed toward one of Heaven Dou City's high-end clubs—unaware that high above in the dark night, a pair of blood-red eyes was fixed on them.
"Jie jie jie… Heaven favors me! Fatty, you've finally strayed from the pack. Sure, there's still Dai Mubai, but a mere Soul Sect? That's not a problem! Fatty, it's time to pay for your arrogant mouth!"
From the shadows above, Shi Nian stared intently at Ma Hongjun's back. His icy gaze brimmed with murderous intent, chilling to the bone.
In the original story, Shi Nian's first target had been Tang San. Back then, Tang San's exceptional talent and ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring made him the top threat Shi Nian wanted to eliminate. But now, Tang San's fourth soul ring was only a thousand-year one—not even worth Shi Nian's attention.
Compared to Tang San, the one Shi Nian hated more was Ma Hongjun. After learning that Dai Mubai's father was a Titled Douluo, Ma Hongjun had become even more arrogant and foul-mouthed. Even someone as kind-hearted as Jiang Zhu found Ma Hongjun annoying—let alone someone as petty as Shi Nian.
As for Dai Mubai, he was Shi Nian's second target.
"Fatty, night has fallen. Now, disappear quietly."
"Tonight, your lives will be trapped in an endless nightmare."
As his words fell, Shi Nian leapt down, following after Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun. He activated his soul skill, bewitching their minds and leading the two of them out of Heaven Dou City!
Tonight was destined to be a night drenched in blood.
(End of Chapter)