Anyone who harms Xiao Wu earns Tang San's vengeance.
Although killing is forbidden, Balu suffers under Tang San's Blue Silver Bind, combined with parasitic spider venom—pain.
"Matter eight: Slake Academy's Tang San wins."
"Slake defeats Barrack Academy—first victory!" Meng Shenji announced.
Back at the camp, Yuxiaogang sternly debriefed:
"Xiao Wu, you took six down, but arrogance cost you victory. You should have gone all-out, but you let desire cloud you and got caught by their technique."
"That Sunflower soul spirit didn't have strong damage, but still incapacitated you. Learn from that—don't repeat it."
Xiao Wu nodded, glum: "Yes."
"Everyone else—same lesson. One careless move on the battlefield can cost your life. Never underestimate anyone," he warned.
Tang San nodded solemnly; Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhiqing, Xiao Wu, and others all looked serious. Lin Xuan sat quietly, observing.
Over the next five days, Slake's team faced teams from four kingdoms. Before Lin Xuan needed to intervene, Dai Mubai and Xiao Wu handled them, winning six matches straight.
One dusk, Tang San punched a tree in frustration:
"My Soul Power's not weak, but my Blue Silver Grass spirit strength is too low. Facing strong attack-types, I still lose. I can't use hidden weapons either—they've restricted that."
"If only I'd broken through Soul Lord before the finals, or had a stronger soul technique, or a second soul spirit…"
Since Lin Xuan had taken over in the prelims, Tang San rarely entered the stage, save for the match avenging Xiao Wu.
On Day Seven of the personal eliminations, Slake faced Fire Academy.
"This is the sixth day here—I was hoping we'd meet them sooner. Are we sending Lin Xuan first?" Fire Dance asked Dai Mubai and the others.
Dai Mubai glanced at Lin Xuan: "You're giving yourselves too much credit. We can't guarantee the team match, but in personal battles, there's no need to send Lin Xuan first. I might just go and I'll handle them."
"Alright, we'll see on the battlefield," Fire Dance huffed and left.
Day Seven – Showdown at the Royal Hunting Ground
"I'll go first—our leader, Fire Twins, will be next," Dai Mubai told Yuxiaogang.
"Yes—quick victory," Yuxiaogang nodded.
"Go!" Dai Mubai led the team onto the platform. Fire Academy sent their captain, Fire No‑Dual.
"Go, team captain!" cheered both sides.
Fire No‑Dual frowned: "They didn't send Lin Xuan."
Dai Mubai smiled calmly: "Surprised?"
"I thought the first match would be ours," Fire No‑Dual said.
"Coincidence?" Dai Mubai retorted.
Meng Shenji started the match: "Begin!"
Battle 1: Dai Mubai vs Fire No‑Dual
"Third Soul Skill: Dragon Fury!" Fire No‑Dual roared.
"Third Soul Skill: White Tiger Transformation!" Dai Mubai replied.
They both buffed themselves and charged.
Their clash was fierce, every punch and kick shaking the field—people could feel ripples.
After nearly five minutes of unrelenting combat:
"White Tiger Radiance Wave!" Dai Mubai struck, sending Fire No‑Dual airborne.
"Dragon Flame Exhale!" Fire No‑Dual countered simultaneously.
CRASH! Dai Mubai slid back but regained stance before Fire No‑Dual hit the ground.
Then Dai Mubai unleashed "Fourth Soul Skill: White Tiger Meteor Shower" while Fire No‑Dual responded with "Fourth Soul Skill: Dragon's Body!"
Fire No‑Dual barely dodged for a minute, but Dai Mubai's Meteor Shower sent him off the edge.
"Darn!" Fire No‑Dual admitted defeat.
"Match one: Slake's Dai Mubai wins!" Meng Shenji proclaimed.
Fire No‑Dual stumbled back; Fire Dance looked on: "Brother, you okay?"
Fire No‑Dual nodded slowly: "I'm okay—spent eighty percent of my soul power. His power was about the same."
Fire Dance called over another team member: "Ho‑Lie. You—38‑ring Soul Lord—should be able to wear him out?"
"Got it," said Fire Flame confidently.
Battle 2: Dai Mubai vs Fire Flame
Dai Mubai remained in White Tiger form, ready.
Fire Flame attacked fiercely:
"First Soul Skill: Fire Roar!" A wall of fire flowed.
White Tiger Shield activated as Dai Mubai's defense.
Fire Flame unleashed: "Second SS: Seven‑Star Fireball!"
and "Third SS: Explosive Seven‑Star Ball!"
Instead of dodging, Dai Mubai channeled all his energy into White Tiger Radiance Wave, piercing through the flames, hitting Fire Flame directly.
Their battle was desperate, soul power nearly depleted by the blow.
After a tense moment, Dai Mubai's spirit drained but triumphant.
"Another win!" Ma Hongjun greeted him.
Battle 3: Zhu Zhiqing vs Second Fire Member
Yuxiaogang tapped Zhu Zhiqing on the shoulder: "They sent their next 38‑ring Soul Lord attacker. You're the third."
"Understood, Master." Zhu Zhiqing, at 45 rings, entered the fight alone—two Soul Lords down; now Zhu vs a Soul Lord.
Her superior speed and precision meant little resistance. A clean victory secured the third point.