Berserk Team

After a while, Master Yu Xiaogang returned from outside with their opponents' information. Setting it on the table, he said, "These are your opponents for today—the Berserk Team. They are a strong team at the Bronze Douluo level and previously achieved an impressive record of nine consecutive victories."

Everyone looked over the information. Yu Xiaogang continued, "The Berserk Team's captain is a Level 39 Assault Type Battle Soul Master, while their vice-captain is a Level 38 Control Type Battle Soul Master. Every other member is above Level 35. Their overall strength is formidable."

Everyone examined the names listed above. Rather than names, they were more like codenames. Captain Crazy Rhino: Rhino Spirit, Level 39 Assault Type Battle Soul Master; vice-captain Spider: Cave Spider Spirit, Level 38 Control Type Battle Soul Master; Ox Plate: Wild Ox Spirit, Level 36 Assault Type Soul Elder; Goat Horn: Goat Spirit, Level 36 Agile Attack Type Soul Elder; Mountain Monkey: Mountain Monkey Spirit, Level 35 Agile Attack Type Soul Elder; Long Ape: Long Ape Spirit, Level 35 Agile Attack Type Soul Elder; Ruyi Plate: Ruyi Plate Spirit, Level 37 Support Type Battle Soul Master.

Zhao Zilong looked over the information with an amused expression. "This is interesting. Their lowest soul power is Level 35. In terms of soul power alone, we're at a disadvantage." Though he said that, he clearly did not take the Berserk Team seriously. The current Shrek Battle Team was stronger than in the original story. With Meng Yiran and himself joining, they directly had six Soul Elders. How could they possibly lose to the Berserk Team?

Tang San said seriously, "However, their Spirit Ring Configurations aren't very good. Look, they all have one white, one yellow, and one purple ring. Some even have one white and two yellow rings. Only this Control Type Soul Master has the optimal configuration of two yellow and one purple. So, we hold an advantage in Spirit Ring Configurations."

Dai Mubai agreed completely. "That's right. And we have Rongrong as well. With her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda support, the difference in our levels can be narrowed."

Yu Xiaogang said seriously, "Not only that, but you must pay special attention to this Ruyi Plate Soul Master. His third soul skill is extremely powerful. I've reviewed the Berserk Team's records. They managed to turn defeat into victory many times because of that Ruyi Plate Soul Master's third soul skill. So, if possible, I want you to defeat him first."

"Although all of them are above Level 35, there's only one at Level 39. If all seven were Level 39, they really would be hard to handle. But with only one Level 39, they're entirely manageable." Leaning back on the sofa with an arm around Meng Yiran, Zhao Zilong said to the others, "Mubai, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Yiran, Xiao Ao, and me—six Soul Elders in total. With Rongrong's support added in, our soul power levels should rise by three or four levels without any problem. That will erase the gap in soul power, while we still retain the advantage in Spirit Rings."

"I think that with Rongrong's support, Old Bai, Thirdie, and I should have no problem taking on two opponents each."

Dai Mubai said confidently, "As long as I'm not facing the captain and vice-captain at the same time, I have no problem taking on two."

Zhao Zilong smiled. "Old Bai, then you can deal with their captain when the time comes."

"Mm." Dai Mubai nodded, clenching his fist as he said confidently, "Don't worry. Leave Crazy Rhino to me."

Zhao Zilong looked at Tang San and asked, "Thirdie, you should be able to fight two on your own, right?"

Tang San felt a little embarrassed. He had always kept a low profile, but since Zhao Zilong had asked him so directly, he could not exactly say he was incapable. He nodded and answered confidently, "With Rongrong's support, dealing with two people shouldn't be a problem."

Xiao Wu immediately objected, "If Rongrong supports me, I can fight two by myself too."

Listening to Zhao Zilong's tactical arrangements, Yu Xiaogang was rendered speechless.

The reason he had wanted Tang San to serve as vice-captain was so Tang San could arrange the tactics. Yet over the past few days, Zhao Zilong had taken over all of Tang San's responsibilities. His arrangements were simple as well—basically relying on Ning Rongrong's support to crush their opponents with sheer strength.

At every turn, he had his teammates fight outnumbered. It was entirely a matter of overwhelming the enemy through individual strength, with hardly any cooperation between the team members.

Still, Yu Xiaogang could not say Zhao Zilong's approach was wrong. After all, they had won every time, hadn't they?

It was just that Zhao Zilong had stolen all the spotlight. Yu Xiaogang's plan to cultivate Tang San into the team's core was becoming truly difficult, especially since Tang San's Level 31 soul power held no advantage within the team.

Yu Xiaogang spoke up at this point. "Since you're all so confident, I'll make some changes to the lineup."

Hearing this, everyone looked toward Yu Xiaogang. He continued, "Over the past few days, your lineup has barely changed. In these recent team battles, Hong Jun and Zhuqing have only fought once each. My next requirement is for Hong Jun and Zhuqing to take the field."

"Zilong and Mubai, the two of you will sit out this match and let them fight."

"What?" Upon hearing that, Dai Mubai immediately stood up to argue. "Master, the Berserk Team's soul power is already much higher than ours. Zilong and I have the highest soul power in the team. If we sit this one out, the Shrek Battle Team will be at a complete disadvantage."

"I know." With his hands clasped behind his back, Yu Xiaogang warned sternly, "But although you've been winning your Soul Battles these past few days, to be honest, I've been very disappointed. You've constantly relied on soul power and Spirit Ring Configurations to defeat your opponents. There hasn't been a single proper display of teamwork."

"You must understand that you may encounter many powerful teams in the future. What will you do when the time comes that your soul power and Spirit Ring Configurations no longer give you an advantage?"

"Rather than wait until then to be defeated, it would be better for you to experience defeat sooner."

After speaking, Yu Xiaogang looked toward the others. He had replaced Zhao Zilong and Dai Mubai because he wanted Tang San to step forward and shine. Otherwise, the brilliance of Zhao Zilong and Dai Mubai would completely overshadow Tang San. "Now that Mubai and Zilong are sitting out to rest, you will face the Berserk Team. You now have four Soul Elders and three Soul Grand Masters. Xiao Wu has the highest soul power among you at Level 33."

"Although you still possess the advantage in Spirit Rings, I can tell you responsibly that without Mubai and Zilong, your chances of winning are at most thirty percent. Therefore, if you want to defeat the strong while being weak this time, you must coordinate properly as a team. Otherwise, defeat will await you."

Hearing this, Tang San and the others grew solemn. With Dai Mubai and Zhao Zilong, the two with the highest soul power, removed from the lineup, the Shrek Battle Team's original seventy to eighty percent chance of victory plummeted sharply. Even if Xiao Wu, supported by Rongrong, truly could fight two opponents alone, winning the match would still be very difficult.