Elephant Armor Team
Tang San released Dugu Yan and said earnestly, "Brother Xue is perfectly normal. He's just a very warm-hearted person, and since we haven't seen each other for many years, we're just having a few drinks to deepen our friendship. Don't overthink it."
He paused, then added, "Besides, we don't need to go tomorrow. Brother Xue said we should focus on the upcoming matches. I think he's right, so I'll try not to bother him anymore."
Dugu Yan looked at Tang San suspiciously. "Really?"
"Absolutely true. When have I ever lied to you?"
Tang San remained expressionless, but a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes as he subconsciously touched his nose.
He didn't want to tell them the truth right away; the time wasn't right.
Qian Renxue's identity is too sensitive, involving the grudges between the Spirit Hall, the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Clear Sky Sect. Revealing it now will only make them worry.
Dugu Yan withdrew her gaze and did not ask any further questions.
She didn't actually believe the Crown Prince had a problem with his orientation, but a woman's innate intuition told her that the way the Crown Prince looked at Tang San was a bit off.
"Okay, it's alright, really." Dugu Yan's tone relaxed. "Anyway, we don't need each other in the current matches. We haven't had a chance to play since the opening game."
Tang San reached out and patted Dugu Yan on the shoulder, laughing, "There will be opportunities in the future. We haven't run into any of the Five Elements Academy yet."
Then he waved to the three of them. "Let's go, we'll meet up after we finish eating."
Xiao Wu perked up at the mention of food. "Third Brother is right. Let's go, I'm starving!"
The four of them walked side by side toward the cafeteria.
As usual, Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu each held Tang San's arm, while Ye Lingling held Dugu Yan's arm.
Tang San was sandwiched between two girls, making him walk awkwardly. He couldn't refuse them, so he was helpless.
After finishing their meal, the four of them arrived at the team's meeting point and then headed to the Great Soul Arena.
In the team rest room of the Great Soul Arena, all eleven members of the Shrek Team had arrived.
Qin Ming held a match schedule in his hand, his expression more serious than usual.
He stood in the center of the lounge and said bluntly, "Today's opponent is Elephant Armor Academy."
"Elephant Armor Academy is one of the Five Elements Academies, and its strength is considerable. In the Qualifying Tournament of the entire Heaven Dou Division, their strength is considered top-tier. They crushed their opponents in the first few rounds, so don't let your guard down."
The group began discussing tactics.
Qin Ming analyzed, "All members of the Elephant Armor Team possess the Martial Soul of Diamond Mammoth, making them extremely powerful in both defense and strength. They coordinate seamlessly, often using a tight formation to gradually erode their opponents, forcing them into direct confrontation. Therefore, I suggest that you temporarily avoid direct confrontation at the start, slowly find and attack their weaknesses, break through their formation, deplete their Soul Power, and finally attack them."
After Qin Ming finished speaking, everyone nodded slightly, clearly indicating that this was the safest tactic.
However, Tang San had a different opinion.
He knew that the Elephant Armor Sect had already sided with the Spirit Hall and become Bibi Dong's lackeys.
Hu Huyan Zhen, the leader of the Elephant Armor Sect, was completely Bibi Dong.
Simply resorting to tricks or defeating the opponent through tactics will not damage their taxi business.
Tang San wanted to defeat them head-on using the methods they were best at.
Make them accept defeat wholeheartedly, and instill in them a deep-seated fear of themselves.
After a moment's thought, Tang San spoke up, "Teacher Qin's tactics are indeed very sound, but I have a different opinion."
All eyes were on Tang San.
"I want to fight in this match. Since Elephant Armor Academy excels in defense and strength, and takes pride in it, then to completely subdue them, we should use their strengths to defeat them head-on."
After Tang San finished speaking, his gaze swept over all the team members. "We want to tell everyone that our Shrek Team is invincible, in every aspect."
The lounge fell silent for a moment.
Tai Long was the first to excitedly speak up, "I agree! I refuse to submit to them. My Great Strength Gorilla from the Strength Clan isn't afraid of their Diamond Mammoth. When it comes to strength, our Strength Clan has never feared anyone."
A burning passion also ignited in the eyes of the others.
Qin Ming nodded, a smile curving his lips.
Looking at the flames of war in the eyes of these young people, he seemed to see himself many years ago.
"Alright, since you're so confident, then let's just say one word: let's do it." Qin Ming looked at Tang San, "Tang San, you're in charge of this match."
Tang San nodded slightly, stood up, and began to deploy his forces. "This battle will feature offensive Soul Masters. The five of us—me, Dugu Yan, Dai Mubai, Tai Long, and Huang Yuan —will engage them. We'll also have Oscar and Ning Rongrong as support to provide amplification."
"At the start, we'll concentrate all our amplification skills on Dai Mubai, Tai Long, and Huang Yuan. Dugu Yan and I will hold off the others. You three, with Thunderclap speed, will first break through their strongest point, crush their core as quickly as possible, and psychologically demoralize their fighting spirit."
"Once their core falls, their formation collapses. Once the formation collapses, the remaining six are like a pile of loose sand. From now on, we just need to take them down one by one."
"Okay!" the three replied in unison.
The fifth day of the Continental Elite Tournament for Advanced Soul Master Academies has officially begun.
Today, in addition to Ning Fengzhi and Salas, there is another burly man on the VIP stage.
The man was over two meters tall, with broad shoulders and a burly build; sitting there, he looked like a mountain of flesh.
He wore a dark brown brocade robe with a mammoth embroidered on the chest, which shimmered under the light.
It was none other than Elephant Armor Sect, the leader of the Huyan Zhen.
Huyan Zhen's purpose in coming here was naturally because Elephant Armor Academy's opponent today was Shrek Academy.
After their stunning debut in the opening match, Shrek Academy quickly became the favorite to win the championship.
The combined strength of two Soul Kings and three Soul Ancestor is unprecedented. Currently, perhaps only the Spirit Hall Academy can rival them.
Meanwhile, the Elephant Armor Sect had secretly pledged allegiance to the Spirit Hall, so naturally they needed to gather intelligence for the Spirit Hall Academy and ascertain the strength of Shrek.
Huyan Zhen came today to personally encourage Elephant Armor Academy and to try to find out more of Shrek's trump cards.
The audience cheered when the Shrek Team entered the arena.
Since his first appearance in the battle, Tang San has not made another appearance.
The audience had been waiting for him for several days, and today they were finally able to see Tang San make an appearance.
Fans waving "Cyberpunk" flags wildly in the stands.
Huyan Zhen Yanzhen snorted, clearly displeased with Tang San's high popularity.
What's so great about a mere weaned brat?
Ning Fengzhi smiled, because Ning Rongrong had appeared.
This was her first appearance; she was wearing Shrek's silver-white team uniform and stood in the middle of the team, looking radiant.
The referee announced that the match was ready.
The seven members of the Elephant Armor Academy stepped onto the Soul Fighting Platform, each step making the platform resound with a "thud," like seven moving mountains of flesh.
The burly man standing at the front was over two meters tall, with broad shoulders, a thick waist, and limbs as thick as elephant legs. He was shirtless, and his muscles were bulging.
The burly man at the front of the Elephant Armor Team said, "Elephant Armor Academy Team, Captain: Huyan Li, Level 43 Defense-type Battle Soul Ancestor."
Tang San took a step forward, standing opposite Huyan Li, a head shorter than him. "Shrek Academy Team, Captain, Tang San, Level 57 Battle Soul King."