On the third day of the promotion matches, a fine drizzle began to fall from the sky, adding a touch of chill to the Imperial Hunting Grounds. The slippery arena and gloomy weather posed an additional test for any soul master. Shrek Academy's opponent today was Skywater Academy, the most mysterious and troublesome of the five elemental academies.
Skywater Academy's members were all women, their martial souls mostly of ice, snow, and water attributes. Their attacks were strange and varied, and they were especially skilled at using the environment for control and attrition. Their captain, Shui Bing'er, possessed the Ice Phoenix martial soul and was a forty-first-rank Control System Battle Soul Ancestor. Cool and aloof in temperament, she had an outstanding tactical mind and was one of the few opponents even Master treated with utmost seriousness.
Inside the tent, the atmosphere was more solemn than on the previous two days. Rain struck the canvas with dull thuds.
"Skywater Academy is unlike any opponent we've faced before." Master's voice was exceptionally clear amid the rain. "They do not pursue extreme attack power or speed. Instead, they perfectly combine control and offense. Like ice and snow, they erode and freeze their opponents silently until they lose all ability to resist. Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix martial soul is of extremely high quality, and its battlefield control is exceptionally powerful."
He looked at Tang San. "Your Blue Silver Grass is strong, but it will be significantly suppressed by extreme ice. The injury to your right arm further limits your performance. Your task of controlling the field in this match will be extremely difficult."
Tang San nodded. There was no fear on his face, only greater focus in his eyes. "Understood. I'll do my best to hold Shui Bing'er back."
Master's gaze shifted to Xiao