Team Strength
Time flies, and a year has passed.
That year, Tang San kept a low profile, spending most of his time cultivating at the Shrek Academy.
Apart from going out to help Dugu Yan hunt for her Fifth Soul Ring midway through the year, and going out a month ago to help Ye Lingling hunt for her Fourth Soul Ring, Tang San year.
On the rest of the days, from dawn till dusk, he never left the training ground.
Marksmanship, hammer techniques, meditation, and teamwork—each element is interconnected.
Tang San, Xiao Wu, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling, the "family of four," were all working with great determination, devoting themselves wholeheartedly to cultivation, all for the sake of winning the championship.
The other team members didn't fall behind either.
Under Zhao Wuji's Gravity Control and Qin Ming's systematic training, everyone's strength has undergone a qualitative leap.
There are currently five days until the opening ceremony of the Soul Master Tournament.
At the Shrek Team's exclusive training ground, the morning sun shone on the training ground, turning the entire area golden.
Dean Flender, Vice Dean Zhao Wuji, and team leader Qin Ming stood at the front, with eleven trainees lined up in a row, looking spirited and determined.
The three teachers looked at the eleven students below with eyes full of satisfaction.
After a year of intensive training, the trainees gradually became familiar with each other and slowly transformed into a real team.
This team has Tang San as its core leader, and each player in each position has considerable strength.
Tang San was confident that this was a team capable of winning the championship.
At Tang San's suggestion, the entire team trained under Zhao Wuji's Gravity Control for a whole year.
Everyone has made good progress. The improvement in Soul Power Level is just the surface. The real qualitative leap is in physical fitness and fighting will.
The team's current strength is as follows:
Captain Tang San, level 57. A year of arduous training, a leap of four levels is an extremely rare improvement at the Soul King stage. The Soul Breaking Spear Technique makes the Blue Silver Overlord Spear's attack power even more unstoppable.
Vice Captain Dugu Yan, level 54. Half a year ago, she successfully broke through to become the team's second Soul King and obtained a Fifth Soul Ring that was nearly 20,000 years old. The Eight Spider Lances, trained under gravity, quickly became completely integrated with her and are now as easy to use as an extension of her own limb.
Xiao Wu, level 49. The jump from level 45 to 49 is also a four-level leap, just one step away from becoming Soul King. The Lovesick Heartbreak Red allows her to maintain an extremely high cultivation speed. Before the Grand Finals, she is very likely to become the team's third Soul King.
Dai Mubai, level 42. He can only be described as barely qualified. Given the immense blow he suffered both physically and mentally, strength is probably the only thing that can bring him a sense of accomplishment in life.
Ye Lingling, level 42. She rose from level 37 to 42 thanks to Tang San's secret administration of Whale Rubber, which greatly improved her physical abilities. A month ago, she successfully broke through to level 40 and, with the assistance of Tang San and Dugu Bo, obtained a Fourth Soul Ring of 7,000 years, significantly enhancing her healing abilities.
Tai Long, level 39. His strength has been greatly developed through gravity training. He may break through to become Soul Ancestor before the Promotion Round.
Jing Ling, level 37. She also improved beyond expectations under gravity training, with her speed advantage becoming even more pronounced.
Four substitutes.
Oscar, level 38. As expected of a genius Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power, the four-level leap is an incredible improvement for a food-type Soul Master.
Huang Yuan, level 36. He is perfectly qualified as a substitute Power Attack System in the team.
Zhu Zhuqing, level 35. A four-level jump, the Hell Spirit Cat's speed is terrifying. Unfortunately, the rift between her and Dai Mubai can never be cleared. Before, it was because Dai Mubai was too promiscuous, but now he can't be promiscuous anymore.
Ning Rongrong, at level 35, made the fastest progress among all players, a leap of six levels. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's terrifying amplification ability provided the team with a wider range of tactical options.
When treatment is needed, Ye Lingling steps in; when a boost is needed, Ning Rongrong steps in; when a protracted battle is needed, Oscar steps in.
Flender stood at the front, his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over every face, his heart filled with pride and anticipation.
"I've seen all your hard work over the past year. Your efforts haven't been in vain." Flender's voice rose a few decibels. "The opening ceremony in five days will be your stage to showcase yourself to the entire continent. The four Soul Bones await you there. Do you have confidence?"
"Yes!" the eleven boys shouted in unison, their voices echoing across the entire playground.
Flender nodded, stepped back, and gave Qin Ming his place.
Qin Ming stepped forward and gave a detailed explanation of the rules for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, concluding, "The specific battle arrangements will be adjusted as needed based on the draw. We have only one goal: the championship."
He then gave some instructions and said, "You can rest for the next few days, adjust your mindset, and prepare for the opening ceremony in five days. Don't get injured, don't cause trouble, and relax. In five days, we'll be on the battlefield."
Everyone laughed and dispersed.
Ning Rongrong prepared to return to her sect, while Zhu Zhuqing, needless to say, would definitely not give herself a day off. The others dispersed.
Tang San found his three girlfriends, gave them some instructions, and then prepared to go out alone.
He wanted to find someone to back him up for the upcoming battle against the Spirit Hall Academy Team.
Tang San knew that the four Soul Bones from the Spirit Hall were not so easy to obtain.
If Shrek truly defeats Spirit Hall Academy, wins the championship, and steals the four Soul Bones, will Spirit Hall let it go?
Tang San was uncertain and dared not gamble on Bibi Dong's bottom line.
If the Spirit Hall acts desperately and seeks revenge, Tang San Spirit Hall need a powerful backer to deter them from taking any rash actions.
The only reliable backer Tang San could think of besides Cocoon-Breaking Douluo was Qian Renxue.
Perhaps, only she has the weight to help him completely suppress Bibi Dong's anger from the Spirit Hall.
But Tang San was currently torn: should he go to the Heaven Dou Sacred Hall to find "Fairy Sister" or go to the Crown Prince's Residence to find "Brother Xue"?
Although they are the same person, their identities are different.
After much deliberation, Tang San finally decided to go to the Crown Prince's Residence.
After all, his current identity is that of a student at the Shrek Academy, which belongs to the Heaven Dou Empire. It is perfectly reasonable for him to go to the Crown Prince's Residence to pay his respects to Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
Tang San said goodbye to the three girls and then left the academy alone.
With the major competition fast approaching, the number of people in Heaven Dou City had increased significantly.
Stepping out of the academy, the streets were bustling with people, but Tang San's mind was elsewhere.
As he walked, he thought about what he should say when he saw Qian Renxue later.
Behind him, the three women watched Tang San's retreating figure.
"Who is Third Brother going to see? He's being so mysterious," Xiao Wu mumbled.
Dugu Yan shook her head. "I don't know, but he said he was going to find a backer. It seems he still doesn't trust the Spirit Hall."
Ye Lingling nodded slightly.
"Let's go shopping, the three of us. We won't have time to go shopping after the competition starts." Dugu Yan waved her hand, took Xiao Wu and Ye Lingling's hands, and the three of them walked towards the city center.
The three chatted and laughed all the way, and occasionally a shy cry could be heard, it was unclear who was making unwanted physical advances.