Icefire Tempering, the push toward Soul King

Yu Xiaogang replied, "If he's only a substitute, I can let him join. Also, have him take over Ma Hongjun's role and become a key force in protecting the back line."

The Shrek Seven Devils now had two powerful frontliners, so Tailong's role was not what it had been in the original timeline.

But with his ability to both take hits and dish them out, he would make a very good meat shield to protect the back line.

At least in terms of usefulness, he far surpassed Ma Hongjun, who brought up the rear.

In any case, he was not stripping Ma Hongjun of his starting position. In name, Tailong was merely a substitute.

Tailong would take the field in crucial matches. If Flender asked, he would simply say it was a tactical necessity, nothing more than rotating players.

Yu Xiaogang had a very poor impression of Ma Hongjun. If not for Flender, the latter would have been kicked out of the Shrek Seven Devils long ago.

After all, during their regular training, Ma Hongjun contradicted him more often than anyone else.

Not long ago, Ma Hongjun had even questioned him openly. How could he possibly like someone like that?

By letting Tailong join, he also wanted to use the opportunity to knock down Ma Hongjun's arrogance.

If the latter showed a sincere attitude and apologized to him, he could still stay.

Otherwise, he would let Tailong replace him step by step. Even as a main player, once they reached the finals, he would have to obediently warm the bench.

During training the next day, Xiao Wu instinctively grew wary at the sight of Tailong.

After hearing Tang San's explanation, quite a few people wore strange expressions.

Their conflict had erupted only a few days ago, yet he was