Double Battle Promotion Breaks Through Strong Enemies, Silver Glory Is Near

As dawn broke, the broadcast at the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena was already cycling through the schedule for the promotion matches. Tang San and Xiao Wu had just walked into the inn's lobby when they saw Flender waving a schedule: "Two tough battles today! The first is against the 'Gale Assault Combination,' five Agility Attack Type Soul Masters at level 19. The second is against the 'Control-Support Alliance,' two control systems and three support systems. If we win, we can advance to Silver Tier!"

Tang San slowly took the schedule, deliberately pausing for two extra seconds as he flipped the page. Two consecutive high-intensity spirit battles. He could use "analyzing opponent data" as an excuse to delay and conserve more energy for strategizing. Only after Dai Mubai and the others had gathered did he point to the "Gale Combination's" profile and say, "Agility Attack Types are fast. We need to restrict their charging routes first, otherwise the support systems will be easily ambushed."

[Using "detailed opponent data analysis" as an excuse to delay tactical discussion, avoiding premature high-intensity preparation and consumption, Slacking Value +1, current total 104 points]

The first spirit battle began. As the "Gale Combination" on the spirit battle stage stabilized, they used the wind's speed to simultaneously charge at Ning Rongrong and Oscar. Tang San didn't rush to control the entire area. Instead, he made his Blue Silver Grass weave a semi-circular protective net around the support systems. "The Agility Attack Types are targeting the support. The net doesn't need to be a full enclosure; leaving an opening can lure them in, allowing us to concentrate Soul Power to prevent misses," he said as he adjusted the density of the grass blades, shouting, "Xiao Wu, keep an eye on the one on the left. Don't let him get close to Oscar!"

As expected, two Agility Attack Type Soul Masters broke through the gap in the protective net. Tang San immediately tightened the Blue Silver Grass, entangling their ankles. "Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun! Quickly deal with these two!" But just as they were dealt with, the remaining two Agility Attack Types suddenly turned towards Xiao Wu, attempting to ambush her from behind. Tang San didn't panic. He made the grass blades of the protective net split to both sides, perfectly blocking the ambush route. "The net needs elasticity to adjust direction in time. It's more Soul Power efficient than a full enclosure," he thought. Xiao Wu seized the opportunity to use her "Waist Bow" to kick an opponent. The first spirit battle was won, with only a minor scare.

"Tang San, why didn't you fully enclose the protective net just now? Xiao Wu was almost ambushed!" Flender asked from the audience, his telescope still raised.

"A full enclosure consumes too much Soul Power. Agility Attack Types are fast, and the gap can lure the enemy, making it easier to control them," Tang San said, wiping sweat from his brow. He asked Oscar for a sausage. "See? We still have sixty percent Soul Power left, enough to deal with the second match."

[Adjusting the crowd control method with the excuse of "elastic protective net to lure the enemy and prevent misses," avoiding excessive consumption, Slacking Value +1, current total 105 points]

After a half-hour rest, the second spirit battle began. As the five Soul Masters of the "Control-Support Alliance" stepped onto the stage, they released their Martial Souls – two spider web control systems in front, followed by three recovery support systems, forming a "Control-Support Linkage" formation. As soon as the referee announced the start, spider webs spread towards the Shrek Seven Devils. Ning Rongrong immediately used her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda to boost Tang San's Soul Power: "Tang San, quickly break the spider web!"

Tang San didn't rush to break it head-on. Instead, he made his Blue Silver Grass wrap around the side of the spider web, lightly hooking the edges of the silk. "The center of the spider web is dense with Soul Power. Breaking it head-on will cause a rebound. Hooking the edges can shift the spider web, leaving an opening for Dai Mubai to attack," he said as he adjusted the angle of the grass blades, shouting, "Dai Mubai, charge the support systems! Don't get tangled by the spider web!"

However, the support system Soul Masters immediately released recovery soul skills, replenishing the control systems' Soul Power, making the spider web even denser. Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Flame burned against it, only breaking a few silk threads, completely ineffective. "Tang San, what do we do? Their recovery is too fast!" Ma Hongjun shouted anxiously.

Tang San remained calm. He made the Blue Silver Grass split to both sides, with half continuing to hook the spider web's edges and the other half wrapping around his teammates' wrists. "Pull us into a straight line to avoid the spider web's coverage, then break the support systems one by one," he said, deliberately slowing down the pulling speed, allowing the team to move slowly towards the edge of the spider web. "Look, the support systems have no defense. Dai Mubai can take them down if he charges!"

Dai Mubai immediately understood. His White Tiger Claw split the last few silk threads and he charged straight at the support system Soul Masters. Without the protection of the control systems, the three support systems were quickly dealt with. The remaining control systems, sensing the unfavorable situation, tried to surrender but were stopped by Xiao Wu's "Waist Bow." They could only watch helplessly as the Blue Silver Grass entangled their wrists.

"Shrek Seven Devils win! Successfully promoted to Silver Tier!" The referee raised all seven of their hands. The cheers from below almost lifted the roof of the spirit arena. Staff members approached with Silver Rank Spirit Badges, pinning them on each person's chest.

Flender ran over with a smile, patting Tang San on the shoulder. "Good job, kid! Both tactical choices were excellent. It wasn't a wasted trip bringing you to Heaven Dou City!" Tang San touched the badge on his chest, his mind already calculating: He had gained 2 Slacking Value points today, bringing him closer to the next Soul Power increase.

Back at the inn, Flender announced, "Tomorrow is a rest day. The day after tomorrow, we'll go to the Shrek Academy Main Campus. It's time you met the students from other branches!" The seven of them cheered. Xiao Wu pulled Tang San to go for a walk on the streets. The night view of Heaven Dou City was even more lively than Suo Tuo City, with dazzling Soul Tool shops lining the streets.

Tang San deliberately slowed his pace while window shopping, letting his Blue Silver Grass quietly probe the ground. "Heaven Dou City is crowded. There might be people from Martial Soul Hall. Walking slowly allows for more observation and avoids being tracked," he said, looking at the Soul Tools in the shops as he spoke to Xiao Wu. "Let's buy a low-level soul power recovery soul tool tomorrow. It'll save some Soul Power in the next spirit battle."

[Using "avoiding tracking and observing the environment more" as an excuse to slow down while shopping, avoiding unexpected risks and consumption, Slacking Value +1, current total 106 points]

Back at the inn, Tang San sat by the window meditating, deliberately slowing the flow of his Soul Power by one-tenth compared to usual. "After two consecutive spirit battles, the meridians need rest. Slow meditation can make Soul Power more stable," he thought, looking at the Silver Badge on his chest. He mused: The Shrek Academy Main Campus will surely have more difficult trials. As long as he finds the right excuses like "dealing with control-support combinations" and "elastic crowd control," the "peak slacking path" will surely be more stable, bringing him closer to the peak!