United Against the Imperial Dou Team, the Seven Devils Defeat a Powerful Foe in a Passionate Spirit Battle

Early that morning, Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena was packed with people, and the cheers from the stands nearly blew the roof off. When Tang San and Xiao Wu followed the Shrek Seven Devils into the preparation area, Flender was giving his final instructions with a tactical board in hand. "The Imperial Dou Team has three Soul Elders. Their captain, Yu Tianxin, is from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and his martial soul is incredibly powerful. Stick to yesterday's strategy. Tang San controls the front line, Dai Mubai leads the assault. Don't panic!"

Tang San clenched the Soul Power Recovery Potion in his hand and deliberately fastened an extra buckle while putting on his wristguards—team spirit battles were intense, and "reinforcing the wristguards to prevent dislocation" would not only keep his movements steady, but also give him time to settle himself. By the time the seven stepped onto the Spirit Combat Stage, the Imperial Dou Team was already lined up across from them. The phantom of Yu Tianxin's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul emerged, its yellow soul ring particularly glaring beneath the sunlight.

Using "reinforcing the wristguards to prevent dislocation" as a reason to adjust equipment, avoiding the expenditure caused by movement errors. Slacking Value +1, current total: 98 points

The moment the referee announced, "Spirit battle begins," Yu Tianxin charged forward with his teammates. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's soul skill, Thunderous Might, erupted instantly, electric currents spreading across the Spirit Combat Stage. Tang San did not rush to control the entire field. Instead, he had Blue Silver Grass bind the Rock Soul Master at the very front. "The Rock Soul Master's defenses are strong. We need to restrain him first to block the current. A full-field control would be interrupted by the electricity and only waste Soul Power." As he shouted, he adjusted the toughness of the Blue Silver Grass. Blades of grass wrapped around the Rock Soul Master's legs and nailed him firmly in place. Dai Mubai seized the chance to rush forward, his White Tiger Claw slashing toward Yu Tianxin's side.

"Tang San! Why aren't you controlling Yu Tianxin? He's their main force!" Flender sprang to his feet in the stands, nearly crushing the tactical board in his grip.

"Dean, Yu Tianxin's current conducts electricity. If Blue Silver Grass binds him, it'll be severed by the lightning! Control the Rock Soul Master first to block the current, then restrain him once his soul skill is on cooldown!" As soon as Tang San finished speaking, Yu Tianxin's Thunderous Might did indeed weaken. Tang San immediately split the Blue Silver Grass in two, with one half binding the Rock Soul Master and the other wrapping around Yu Tianxin's wrist. "The current is weaker while his soul skill is on cooldown, so now is the perfect time to restrain him. If we don't bind him now, it'll be too late once he uses his soul skill again!"

Using "avoiding electrical conduction to prevent martial soul severance" as a reason for targeted battlefield control, avoiding ineffective expenditure. Slacking Value +1, current total: 99 points

At the center of the Spirit Combat Stage, Xiao Wu leaped toward the Imperial Dou Team's Agility Attack Type Soul Master using Waist Bow. Oscar's Recovery Sausage was thrown over just in time, while Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda lit up and boosted Dai Mubai's strength. But after barely half an hour of fighting, Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Flame suddenly weakened—his Soul Power was nearly exhausted. Yu Tianxin of the Imperial Dou Team took the chance to break free from the Blue Silver Grass, and his Thunder Dragon Claw reached for Ma Hongjun's back.

Tang San immediately poured all his emergency Soul Power into the Blue Silver Grass. The blades instantly thickened, wrapping around Yu Tianxin's waist from the side and forcibly dragging him away. "Ma Hongjun, retreat! I can't hold him for long!" He deliberately concentrated his Soul Power in the grass binding Yu Tianxin's waist, keeping the other blades only at a basic level of restraint. In an emergency, only concentrated Soul Power can stop a strong enemy. If I spread it out, I won't be able to protect either side. Though the sudden surge of Soul Power sent a dull ache through the meridians in his waist and abdomen, he had protected Ma Hongjun in the end.

"Tang San! Are you crazy? You can't use all your emergency Soul Power!" Master Yu Xiaogang shouted from below the stage, his face changing color.

"Master, if I don't use it now, Ma Hongjun will get caught! Oscar's sausages can replenish it later!" As Tang San spoke, he had Xiao Wu take the chance to kick Yu Tianxin in the knee. Dai Mubai's White Tiger Fierce Light Wave followed immediately after, striking the opponent squarely in the chest. Yu Tianxin let out a muffled groan and staggered back three steps. At last, the electric currents completely dispersed.

Using "concentrating emergency Soul Power to protect a teammate" as a reason to adjust Soul Power distribution, avoiding the expenditure caused by a teammate's injury. Slacking Value +1, current total: 100 points

Just as some of their Soul Power had been restored, the Imperial Dou Team's control-type Soul Master suddenly unleashed Spider Web Restraint, entangling Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong in the middle. Tang San did not rush forward to save them. Instead, he had Blue Silver Grass circle behind the opponent and bind the control-type Soul Master's wrist. "To save our teammates, we have to disable the source of control first. Otherwise, even if we break the web, he'll just cast it again, and we'll only waste Soul Power." As he spoke, he had Dai Mubai draw the enemy's attention while his Blue Silver Grass silently tightened, binding the control-type Soul Master's wrist so firmly that it could not move. The spider web instantly vanished.

Xiao Wu seized the opportunity to leap free, using Waist Bow to kick at the Imperial Dou Team's support-type Soul Master. Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda lit up again, this time boosting Tang San's Soul Power. Tang San's Blue Silver Grass instantly became even tougher, binding Yu Tianxin and the Rock Soul Master at the same time. "Dai Mubai! Ma Hongjun! Final wave!"

Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Flame burned brighter, and Dai Mubai's White Tiger Claw gleamed with golden light. The two charged Yu Tianxin at the same time. The other members of the Imperial Dou Team tried to come to his aid, but Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing stopped them. Yu Tianxin tried to release a soul skill, but the Blue Silver Grass had bound him too tightly for his Soul Power to circulate. He could only watch helplessly as the White Tiger Fierce Light Wave and Phoenix Flame struck his chest simultaneously.

With a bang, Yu Tianxin was blasted away and crashed heavily beneath the Spirit Combat Stage. Seeing their captain defeated, the Imperial Dou Team members all stopped fighting and surrendered. The referee raised the hands of the Shrek Seven Devils and loudly announced, "The Shrek Seven Devils are victorious!"

The cheers below the stage were deafening. Both Flender and Master Yu Xiaogang smiled. Tang San collapsed onto the Spirit Combat Stage, his Soul Power nearly depleted. Oscar hurriedly handed him a sausage. "Tang San, you really went all out just now. When you used all your emergency Soul Power, I was scared to death."

"I had no choice. The Imperial Dou Team was too strong." Tang San bit into the sausage, but inwardly he finally relaxed—he had finally saved up 100 points of Slacking Value, so his next Soul Power Increase was secured. Looking at his cheering teammates, he suddenly felt that although this spirit battle had been exhausting, it was more passionate than any of their previous training.

When they returned to the inn, Flender specially ordered extra dishes to celebrate the Seven Devils' victory over the Imperial Dou Team. After several rounds of drinks, Flender set down his cup. "Tomorrow, we're going to Heaven Dou City. There are better Soul đấu Arenas there, and we can also visit the Shrek Academy Main Campus!"

Tang San's heart stirred—Heaven Dou City would surely offer more opportunities for experience, and he could save up even more Slacking Value there. He raised his cup of water and clinked it with his teammates'. "Alright! We're going to Heaven Dou City tomorrow!"

As night fell, Tang San sat by the window meditating. His Soul Power circulated twenty percent faster than usual. We won today's spirit battle, so I need to restore my Soul Power quickly. Traveling tomorrow will consume physical strength too. He quietly thought to himself, The trials in Heaven Dou City are only just beginning. As long as I find the right reasons for "Combat Adaptation" and "Emergency Adjustment," the path to the "peak of slacking" can be both steady and passionate!