Eight Spider Lances, Tai Long's Terrifying Strength

They lost to the Shrek Academy in the Preliminary Round because they had Dai Mubai, a level 55 Spirit King. But now they've not only lost again in the Promotion Match, but neither Dai Mubai nor Tang San has even made a move yet.

Upon waking, Huo Wu couldn't help but clench her fists. She used to be such a confident girl, but when facing Shrek Academy, her confidence was shattered.

From childhood to adulthood, she was the most outstanding genius among her peers, and almost nothing could bother her. However, when facing Shrek Academy's top students, she was utterly defeated.

Feng Xiaotian noticed that Huo Wu's mood was a bit off, and couldn't help but step forward to comfort her, "Sister Huo Wu..."

Before Feng Xiaotian could even finish speaking, Huo Wu cast a cold glance at him. "See that? This is the strength of the Shrek Academy. We were defeated without even Tang San and Dai Mubai lifting a finger. This shows that there are always people stronger than you, and there is always something beyond your understanding."

"I know you always let me win when we spar, but this time, facing Shrek Academy, even you, what can you possibly do?"

Upon hearing Huo Wu's words, Feng Xiaotian opened his mouth, but couldn't utter any words of comfort. He also lost his previous confidence, as he had already experienced the strength of the Shrek Academy during the Preliminary Round.

Feng Xiaotian remained silent for a moment, staring at Huo Wu's beautiful, slightly weak and pale face for a long time. Just as Huo Wu was about to explode, Feng Xiaotian turned around and left.

Feng Xiaotian's voice drifted over from afar. "You're right, but if I don't give it my all, I don't know if I can actually do it, and I don't like losing."

"You get some rest, leave the rest to us."

Watching Feng Xiaotian's departing figure, Huo Wu by his attitude. For some reason, this guy actually stood up for himself for once.

Huo Wu curled her lip. "Hmph! Let's see what you can do!"

The competition continues, and the only three academies that are still on winning streaks are Skywater Academy, Godwind Academy, and Thunderclap Academy.

However, this is on the premise that they have not yet encountered Shrek Academy. With the Shrek Academy's current strength, even the remaining three elemental academies are not confident of defeating them.

However, none of them intended to admit defeat. Even if they lost, they wanted to lose honorably!

In the Star Dou Great Forest, Oscar's face showed a hint of excitement. He had wanted something for two years, and now he had actually obtained it? In front of Oscar lay the body of a Man Faced Demon Spider pierced by a sword, and a purple Thousand Year Spirit Ring was condensing on the body.

Judging from the length of the Man Faced Demon Spider's legs, it is about two thousand years old. At this time, Oscar had already cut off its eight legs and was holding a Spirit Bone that looked like half a spine but was connected to eight short spider legs.

In the original novel, Tang San's first cheat Eight Spider Lances, originated from the Soul Beast he hunted with his Third Spirit Ring: a two-thousand-year-old Man Faced Demon Spider that he absorbed power from beyond his level.

Oscar had originally intended to seize this opportunity from Tang San, and the most suitable target for the Eight Spider Lances was his woman, Dugu Yan. However, things didn't go as planned, because of Oscar, they didn't encounter the Man Faced Demon Spider.

So this matter has been left unresolved. During the past year, Oscar has been in seclusion at Star Moon Lake, occasionally going to the Star Dou Great Forest to have a feast or help Da Ming and Er Ming subdue other Soul Beast groups. Along the way, he encountered many small groups of Man Faced Demon Spider, some of which disobeyed orders and were dealt with by Oscar.

However, unlike before, this time it was revealed that he had been working on the Eight Spider Lances, External Soul Bone, day and night for the past two years. Oscar was quite surprised. Could this be fate?

Or is it that only Man Faced Demon Spider that is about two thousand years old can drop the Eight Spider Lances?

Or is it because Oscar killed its entire clan in front of it and then cut off its spider legs one by one that it produced the soul bone? As we all know, there is an unwritten special method to increase the probability of Soul Beast producing a soul Spirit Bone, which is to torture the Soul Beast it is about to die. Although this is inhumane, it does have some effect.

Oscar originally just wanted to give it a try, but he never expected it to actually work.

Looking at the Spirit Bone in his hand, Oscar ate a Clone Sausage and had the clone take him directly to Sunset Forest.

If, according to the original work, the abilities of these Eight Spider Lances are poison and devouring, then they are undoubtedly the most suitable for Dugu Yan.

The only problem is that Dugu Yan has now broken through to level 60 and become a Soul Emperor. At this stage, the Eight Spider Lances, which are only two thousand years old, will not be of much use to her.

However, this problem is only temporary, because External Soul Bone can evolve as the Soul Master's strength increases. As long as Dugu Yan fully integrates the Eight Spider Lances, this External Soul Bone will bring a huge boost to her strength in the future.

Besides its poison and devouring abilities, the Eight Spider Lances' mobility is also the ability that Dugu Yan needs most right now.

After doing all this, Oscar rode his Flying Sword and flew towards Star Moon Lake deep in the Star Dou Great Forest. Now, there would be almost no foolish Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest that would cause him trouble.

He is only one step away from breaking through to level 60. His Sixth Spirit Ring has already been acquired, and it won't be long before he reaches level 60 and becomes a Soul Emperor after absorbing the Sixth Spirit Ring.

Returning to the competition, today's victory over Blazing Academy was basically expected, because Huo Wu guessed Tang San's plan. In fact, this was Tang San's strategy after deducing Huo Wu's guess.

Tang San's Blue Silver King was naturally countered when facing Blazing Academy, so he ranked second to last, while Dai Mubai was the opponent that all geniuses wanted to fight.

It can be said that the match against the Blazing Academy was entirely under Tang San's control. His opponents were indeed geniuses, and what he needed to do was to defeat them.

The fact that Shrek Academy defeated them without even using their full strength speaks volumes.

The eighth day arrived quickly, Shrek Academy's opponent this time was Thunderclap Academy.

Facing Thunderclap Academy, whose members all possess explosive lightning, Tang San still used the same lineup he used against the Blazing Academy, because his Blue Silver Grass was also countered by lightning. Although it was not as completely countered as fire, Tang San did not have much room to maneuver.

Currently, all Four Element Academy have a counter to Tang San's Blue Silver King, it's just a matter of degree. Therefore, when facing these four academies, Tang San chose to hold back.

Moreover, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tai Long alone are enough to handle those troubles, so he and Dai Mubai are happy to get some more rest.

The match between the Shrek Academy and Thunderclap Academy was still the first match of the morning, with both sides sending out their first players.

Shrek Academy's Jing Ling was going to fight against the Thunder Leopard Soul Elder. Jing Ling was only level 36, so his Soul Power Level was not advantageous. However, unexpectedly, his Skeleton Martial Soul was non-conductive, which meant that his opponent's biggest advantage was gone.

So even though his opponent's Soul Power Level was two levels higher than his, he still managed to achieve a draw.

Huang Yuan was the second student from the Shrek Academy to take the stage. He wasn't as lucky as Jing Ling, because his Yellow Wolf Martial Soul didn't have the special ability to conduct electricity. However, his opponent's Soul Power Level was only 37, just one level higher than his.

After a month of special training with Flender, Zhao Wuji, and Liu Erlong, Huang Yuan was able to unleash his full potential once again. Although his Soul Power Level did not increase, his strength improved significantly. In the end, Huang Yuan achieved a draw despite being injured.

Faced with this result, Yu Tianxin, the opponent of the Thunderclap Academy, turned pale. Their team members had a higher Soul Power Level than their opponents, but in the end they only got a draw.

In the third match, Lei Hong, the vice-captain of the Thunderclap Academy, made his move. His Soul Power Level was level 42, and his Martial Soul Thunder Eagle.

Tai Long was not afraid of Lei, whose Soul Power Level was one level higher than his. The only problem was that his opponent could fly. Even though his strength was enough to overwhelm Lei Hong, he could not make an effective attack.

However, Tai Long wouldn't sit idly by. Flender, a Soul Master of the Soul Douluo level, had specifically taught them how to effectively deal with flying Soul Master.

As the match began, both players simultaneously released their Martial Soul, each possessing the optimal configuration of Two Yellow Two Purple Spirit Ring Configuration.

The match began, Lei Hong surprisingly didn't fly directly but charged straight at Tai Long. Tai Long was slightly taken aback by Lei Hong's unexpected move, but when he saw the contempt on Lei Hong's face, Tai Long understood what was going on.

"Underestimate me? Then I'll show you what true power is!" Tai Long sneered and charged forward as well.

The two closed in without using their Soul Power. Lei Hong his fingers into a claw and locked onto Tai Long's face. Tai Long did not dodge at all and instead clenched his fingers into a fist and punched out.

"Bang!"

The massive fist collided with the eagle's claw. Tai Long remained motionless, while Lei Hong took three steps back.

"This power!" Lei Hong was astonished, but his movements were not slow at all. The First Spirit Ring on his body lit up, and lightning crackled on his eagle claws.

Tai Long also used his First Spirit Ability: Stone Defense, which instantly boosted his defense and strength, and he threw another punch.

This time, Tai Long took a step back, feeling the pain and numbness of the lightning in his fist, but Lei Hong took four steps back.

Tai Long shouted, "Again!"

The yellow Second Spirit Ring lit up, Explosive Great Strength Soul Skill was activated, further amplifying his power. Tai Long stepped forward and caught up, throwing a punch at Lei Hong's chest.

After two clashes, Lei Hong realized that although Tai Long's Soul Power Level was one level lower than his own, his strength was far superior.

This time, Lei Hong did not choose to confront his opponent head-on. Since he could not defeat his opponent with overwhelming force, he would use the most effortless method to achieve victory.

Facing Tai Long's unstoppable iron fist, a purple Soul Ring flashed. The next moment, a pair of thunder wings with a wingspan of more than five meters spread out from Lei Hong's back, and he took flight. At the same time, his thunder wings flapped, and two bolts of lightning struck Tai Long, who was coming with a clenched fist.

Tai Long smashed the lightning with a punch, his fist was charred black, but he was not seriously injured.

Once again feeling the terrifying power of Tai Long, Lei Hong narrowed his eyes, circled in the air once, and then swooped down directly towards Tai Long.

At the same time, Lei Hong's Second Spirit Ability, Eagle's Eye, is activated. This Soul Skill allows him to lock onto and track his prey, analyze the opponent's weaknesses, and then deliver a fatal attack.

However, to Lei Hong's surprise, Tai Long was completely undefended and instead opened his arms to the sky.

At this moment, Tai Long was full of weaknesses in Lei Hong's eyes, and could be defeated instantly by attacking from almost any direction.

But are our opponents really that stupid?

Lei Hong was swooping down, did not launch an attack. Instead, he turned around and soared back up. When he looked down at Tai Long again, he found that Tai Long was still in the position of spreading his arms, with a mocking smile on his lips.

With the help of Eagle's Eye, Lei Hong saw Tai Long's true colors clearly, and his smug look made him furious.

In the VIP section, Xue Ye looked at this scene with some doubt. "Sect Master Ning, what are these Shrek Academy team members doing? They've completely exposed themselves to their opponents. A slight mistake could lead to defeat."

A glint of light flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes as he explained, "Your Majesty, this child is very clever. Sometimes what he deliberately exposes is not a weakness, but a trap."

"He may seem relaxed, but his calves are always tense. I'm almost certain that as soon as his opponent dives down to attack, he can immediately unleash his strongest attack to counter him."

Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Xue Ye nodded. However, the Platinum Bishop Salas suddenly spoke up, "Sect Master Ning, I don't think so. Even if your guess is correct, how can a Soul Ancestor of level 41 withstand the attack of an opponent whose Soul Power Level is one level higher than his?"

"Sometimes, the attacks of flying Soul Master are even far superior to those of Assault System Spirit Master. This is the advantage that flying brings."

Ning Fengzhi simply smiled upon hearing this, "Bishop Salas, do you recognize the Martial Soul of that child from the Shrek Academy?"

Salas nodded. "The Great Strength Gorilla, the inherited Martial Soul of the Strength Clan, is most skilled in strength."

Ning Fengzhi chuckled, "Since the bishop knows, then he should understand how terrifying the power this child can unleash now is."

"If Lei Hong were facing someone else, he might already be invincible, but against an opponent who excels in strength and is always ready to counterattack, what do you think Lei Hong's chances of winning are?"

Salas remained silent for a moment upon hearing this, then coldly snorted, "Sect Master Ning, let's wait and see."

Seeing Salas's pathetic state, Ning Fengzhi's Chen Xin suddenly cast a cold glance at him. Salas instantly felt a chill run down his spine. Noticing Chen Xin's gaze, he immediately lost his previous arrogance and silently sat up straight.

Chen Xin transmitted his voice to Ning Fengzhi: "Fengzhi, if this little thing keeps talking sarcasticly at you, I'll step in and teach him a lesson."

Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly upon hearing this and replied telepathically, "Uncle Jian, let's not clash with the Spirit Hall at this critical juncture. Although Salas is arrogant, he is also very cunning. He got to this position not just because of his strength."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xin nodded helplessly and turned his gaze to the Spirit Arena. At this moment, Tai Long and Lei Hong seemed to be just as Ning Fengzhi had guessed.

Lei Hong circled twice in the air and found that Tai Long was not making any move. After hesitating for a moment, Lei Hong directly activated his Fourth Spirit Ability.

He rose to a height of thirty meters, his purple Fourth Spirit Ring lit up, and a huge Thunder Eagle materialized. Lightning surged through Lei Hong's entire body, as if he had merged with the huge Thunder Eagle.

"Since you're so confident, then taste my strongest attack!" Lei Hong's lips curled into a mad grin as he roared, "Divine Might Thunder Eagle!"

The enormous Thunder Eagle swooped down, and with the added speed, the terrifying Thunder Eagle left a trail of lightning as it streaked through the air.

Tai Long narrowed his eyes, Flender's words echoing vividly in his mind. Suddenly, he closed his eyes. When Lei Hong was less than ten meters away from him, he abruptly pulled back his outstretched arms, bowed slightly, and his two purple Soul Ring lit up instantly.

"Third Spirit Ability: Berserk Giant Ape"

Fourth Spirit Ability: Source of Power.

With the use of two more amplification Soul Skill, Tai Long's body swelled up again. His calves propelled his waist, which in turn propelled his arms. His arms were slightly bent, and a brownish-yellow halo emanated from his fists, an effect that showcased the complete condensation of his strength and Soul Power.

With a single, simple punch, devoid of any fancy techniques, terrifying power was unleashed instantly, Tai Long the swooping Thunder Eagle apart.

"Ah!"

Thunder Eagle let out a miserable scream and was instantly torn apart. Thunder erupted, and Lei Hong's body flew backward like a broken sack, crashing heavily outside the Spirit Arena. He spat out a mouthful of blood, and his aura weakened.

He never expected that even though Tai Long's Soul Power Level was one level lower than his and he had the diving acceleration, he couldn't even block his opponent's punch? Everyone was surprised by Tai Long's terrifying punch, but Tang San felt a strange familiarity from Tai Long's punch.

In the instant Tai Long threw his punch, did he seem to see his father? The movement, the technique of the strike—if Tai Long had a hammer in his hand...

Tang San shook his head, feeling that something was impossible. Tang San knew that Tai Long's Strength Clan, had once been an annex of the Clear Sky Sect, but what did that have to do with him and his father?

Tai Long slowly withdrew his fist. His upper body clothes were reduced to dust by the raging lightning, revealing his strong physique, which shone with a confident gleam.

"Is this what Master meant by 'One Force Breaks All Laws'? I think... I've found how to use it." Tai Long murmured to himself as he looked at the heavily injured Lei Hong lying on the ground.

This was the first time he had used the special technique his master had taught him, and even Tai Long himself hadn't expected him to unleash such terrifying power.

The referee's voice rang out at the opportune moment. "Round 6, Match 1 of the Promotion Match: Shrek Academy Team's Tai Long vs. Thunderclap Academy's Lei Hong, Tai Long wins! Shrek Academy gets one point, Tai Long gets one point!"

P. S.: Typos will be corrected first and then fixed later.