The next day.
Finally, the second round arrived. Since the three education board members were absent, Lin Mu represented the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to draw lots.
He drew Blazing Academy.
Lin Mu returned to the Royal Fighting Team's rest area, told everyone the draw results, and handed over the tactical arrangements to Tang San.
"Blazing Academy's overall strength isn't that high, so we don't need to go all out in this match."
After a pause, Tang San's gaze swept over everyone before finally landing on Lin Mu. He spoke solemnly, "Master, I think Ye Lingling doesn't need to go on stage so early, lest she be targeted by the Spirit Hall team. Shi Mò and Shi Mó can also be placed in reserve; Yu Tianheng and I are enough."
"That's right. With your and Yu Tianheng's strength, plus Ning Rongrong's boost, sending four others to fill the spots would be enough to deal with Blazing Academy."
Lin Mu nodded slightly. With the Royal Fighting Team's current strength, sending seven people would be enough to crush Blazing Academy regardless of the lineup.
Next, under Tang San's arrangement, Dugu Yan, Yu Feng, Osler, and Zhu Zhuqing were assigned to fill the gaps.
Sending out two control-type and three agility-type Soul Masters created a somewhat chaotic lineup. However, since victory was assured, it was better to let all the substitutes play, giving them some sense of participation.
After some time, it was finally the Royal Fighting Team's turn to face Blazing Academy.
"Huo Wu's luck is terrible; she drew the Royal Fighting Team in the second round."
In the Godwind Academy area, Feng Xiaotian frowned as he looked at the two teams on the field. Although he didn't know the full extent of the Royal Fighting Team's strength, he knew they were definitely superior to Blazing Academy.
If he could, he would rather replace Huo Wu to face the Royal Fighting Team, which would at least allow Blazing Academy a chance to enter the top ten.
On the other side, Yu Xiaogang and his Spirit Hall team were also watching the match closely.
Since the scandal was exposed, Yu Xiaogang's status in Spirit Hall had plummeted, and he had even been stripped of his elder position. Not only that, Qian Daoliu also wanted to expel Yu Xiaogang and Ma Hongjun from Spirit Hall. Although only Spirit Hall's higher-ups knew about it, it still caused Qian Daoliu to lose face.
The only reason Yu Xiaogang was still here was because he had begged Bibi Dong to let him participate in the finals before leaving. Otherwise, he would undoubtedly lose his bet with Lin Mu.
"Who is that person?"
Looking at the exceptionally handsome young man on the field, Yu Xiaogang was surprised. He didn't remember this person being in the Royal Fighting Team.
Soon, the host began introducing the information of the two teams.
"Captain of the Royal Fighting Team, Tang San. Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass. Level 53 Control-type, Soul King!"
The moment this information was announced, the entire audience erupted in an uproar.
The Royal Fighting Team actually possessed a Soul King level expert! This completely exceeded everyone's expectations. Moreover, he looked so young and was far stronger than Spirit Hall's Golden Generation.
"How is this possible?!"
Yu Xiaogang's pupils dilated, his eyes filled with disbelief. This handsome young man was actually Tang San.
Ma Hongjun, standing beside him, was equally shocked and speechless. His cultivation speed was already top-tier, yet Tang San had still left him so far behind.
As for the three members of the Golden Generation, although initially surprised, they quickly regained their composure. After all, they didn't know Tang San's true age; they assumed he was around their age. Even if his cultivation speed was slightly faster, they believed he wouldn't be a match for them.
After the pre-match courtesies were exchanged, the battle began immediately.
As the main attacker, Yu Tianheng charged toward the enemy the moment he completed his Martial Soul Possession.
Against a weak team, there were no complicated tactics; it was all about one word: brute force!
With Ning Rongrong's boost, Yu Tianheng's strength was approaching that of a Soul King. Even with Huo Wushuang and another powerful attacker joining forces, they couldn't withstand Yu Tianheng's onslaught.
"Third Soul Skill, Fire Repelling Ring!"
Seeing Yu Tianheng about to break through their formation, Huo Wu decisively activated her third soul ring. A dazzling ring of flames erupted instantly, forcing Yu Tianheng back several meters.
At this moment, Tang San made his move. His blue-gold Blue Silver Emperor coiled around Huo Wushuang like a raging python.
"What kind of spirit is this? Isn't Tang San's spirit Blue Silver Grass?"
Yu Xiaogang looked at the blue-gold vines brimming with vitality on the field, bewildered.
As a theoretical master, he had studied countless Blue Silver Grass spirits. They were undeniably trash spirits, even worse than Luo Sanpao. However, the spirit Tang San was displaying now clearly reached the strength of a top-tier Martial Soul!
Could it be that he was truly the useless one, and Lin Mu was the real master?
If Lin Mu had guided his cultivation, would he have had a chance to break through level 30, or even allow Luo Sanpao to evolve into a top-level Martial Soul?
"It's actually the Blue Silver Emperor!"
On the other side, Bibi Dong noticed Tang San's Martial Soul, and her expression instantly became serious.
Since Tang San possessed the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul, it meant that Tang San was Tang Hao's son, and undoubtedly a mortal enemy of Spirit Hall.
Soon, a brilliant idea popped into Bibi Dong's mind. Perhaps she could use this to eliminate two hidden dangers at once.
At this moment, on the field, Huo Wushuang's third spirit ring suddenly lit up.
"Third Soul Skill, Tyrannosaurus Fury!"
Huo Wushuang's body swelled several times, his hands transformed into dragon claws, his scales bursting with golden-red light, and his whole body burning with scorching flames.
Immediately afterward, his dragon claws tore at the Blue Silver Emperor vines.
However, this full-force attack only tore apart a few vines and did not completely block the attack. In the gap of the counterattack, his legs were entangled.
"How could this be? My flames are ineffective!"
Huo Wushuang was horrified. His opponent hadn't even used a soul skill, yet his Martial Soul's innate strength alone was enough to withstand his third soul skill, it defied all logic!
Normally, fire-attribute Martial Souls counter plant-type Martial Souls, so how could this be the opposite?
The moment he bound Huo Wushuang, Tang San immediately used his first soul skill, imprisoning Huo Wushuang in place, rendering him unable to break free for a short time.
As the saying goes, a single move is astonishing, leaving everyone dumbfounded.
"What kind of Martial Soul do you have?!"
Huo Wu stared intently at Tang San, demanding an explanation.
Blue Silver Grass was a universally acknowledged waste Martial Soul, how could it be so powerful? This guy must be deliberately concealing his true Martial Soul information.
"My Blue Silver Grass is just a bit special," Tang San replied dismissively.
Now that he was in Spirit City, he wasn't stupid; he wouldn't introduce his Martial Soul in detail, much less reveal its fire immunity. That would be asking for trouble.
Seeing the other party's perfunctory attitude, Huo Wu was furious; this guy completely disregarded them.
While Huo Wushuang was restrained, Yu Tianheng had already penetrated deep into enemy territory. He first used Thunderous Fury to amplify himself, then used Thunder Dragon Claw to harvest the two support-type Soul Masters from Blazing Academy.
Without Huo Wushuang as their main attacker, Blazing Academy was utterly unable to withstand Yu Tianheng, who was comparable to a Soul King.