Tang San: I'm Afraid of Fire

Tang San: I'm Afraid of Fire

Although the Shrek teachers and students had suffered a setback at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they had unexpectedly ended up at Blue Tyrant Academy in Heaven Dou City, where they met Liu Erlong.

To support her former lover, Yu Xiaogang, and her close friend, Flender, Liu Erlong renamed Blue Tyrant Academy Shrek Academy.

This meant that Tang San and the others could represent Shrek Academy in next year's Soul Master Competition.

Qin Ming also became a teacher at Shrek Academy.

Yu Xiaogang gathered Tang San and the others together and explained the rules of the Soul Master Competition to them.

"Everyone, we don't have much time left. We must fight for the honor of Shrek Academy."

Dai Mubai said:

"Of course. Not only for Shrek Academy, but also for ourselves."

The others chimed in one after another:

"We'll prove with our own strength that Heaven Dou Royal Academy made the wrong choice by rejecting us."

"That's right! What's so great about Heaven Dou Royal Academy?! Once we achieve good results in the Soul Master Competition, we'll slap them hard in the face!"

Everyone still resented being rejected by Heaven Dou Royal Academy. To them, it had been a tremendous humiliation.

They were indignant and eager to prove themselves.

Achieving good results in the Soul Master Competition—even winning the championship—was the best opportunity to prove themselves.

Yu Xiaogang said:

"It's good that you have confidence. I also believe you can do it, but I need you to recognize the strength of your opponents.

"Among the three Seed Teams that advance directly to the Finals, the Spirit Hall Academy Team is undoubtedly the strongest.

"Spirit Hall Academy not only has the finest students, but also all kinds of top-tier learning resources and conditions.

"In the three previous Soul Master Competitions, the Spirit Hall Academy Team won the championship twice.

"As far as I know, the members of this year's Spirit Hall Academy Team are stronger than those of any previous year. They have all reached the Battle Soul Ancestor level and are known as the Martial Soul Hall Golden Generation.

"Among them, three are exceptionally outstanding and are known as the Martial Soul Hall Three Heroes. By next year's Soul Master Competition, all three of them may have reached the Battle Soul King level."

After hearing this, the Shrek Seven Devils exchanged glances.

They had only one goal in participating in the Soul Master Competition: the final championship.

The Spirit Hall Academy Team was undoubtedly a massive mountain blocking their path.

Crossing that mountain would certainly be difficult.

But they believed that a miracle would happen.

Tang San asked:

"Teacher, which team won the other championship?"

Yu Xiaogang answered:

"The other championship was won by the Star Luo Royal Academy Team. Star Luo Royal Academy is different from Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Its students aren't there because of connections—they are people with genuine strength."

At the mention of Star Luo Royal Academy, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, seeing determination in each other's eyes.

Yu Xiaogang continued:

"Among the three Seed Teams in the past, Heaven Dou Royal Academy was the weakest. You have also met the members of this year's team. Their overall strength isn't weak, especially that Long Chen. He can be said to be an extremely terrifying existence. With him, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team is qualified to challenge the other two Seed Teams."

At the mention of Long Chen, several of the Shrek students couldn't help but feel their scalps go numb.

Especially Tang San.

On the central Soul Fighting Platform of the Suotuo Great Soul Arena, if Long Chen hadn't intervened, the Shrek Seven Devils would have defeated the Imperial Fighting Team.

Yet the victory that had been within their grasp was destroyed by Long Chen alone.

Moreover, under Long Chen's control, Tang San had been utterly powerless to resist and had been forced to injure himself.

Tang San had never experienced such humiliation.

He would turn his grief into strength and avenge his past disgrace.

"Long Chen is indeed a powerful opponent, but precisely because of that, we must not retreat. Every failure is a stepping stone on the road to success. We, the Shrek Seven Devils, have never feared a challenge!"

Yu Xiaogang nodded in satisfaction.

"Well said. True powerhouses rise from adversity and treat challenges as opportunities for growth. Those three Seed Teams may be strong, but you have your own advantages—unity, perseverance, and a desire for victory."

Tang San continued asking:

"Teacher, besides those three Seed Teams, are there any other strong teams?"

"Of course."

Yu Xiaogang paused before continuing:

"The Heaven Dou Empire has the Five Great Element Academies. They are all established academies that follow the Extreme Style, and their strength is quite formidable.

"They are Thunderclap Academy of the Lightning Element, Godwind Academy of the Wind Element, Skywater Academy of the Water Element, Blazing Fire Academy of the Fire Element, and Elephant Armor Academy of the Earth Element.

"According to the rules of the Soul Master Competition, the Heaven Dou Division has only five spots for advancing to the Finals. If we want to stand out in the Heaven Dou Division, we must place in the top five. In other words, we have to eliminate one of those five academies."

Tang San frowned, his gaze resolute.

"Among those five Element Academies, Blazing Fire Academy should pose the greatest threat to us. The Fire Element naturally counters my Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, which will affect my performance. However, we are one whole. With good coordination, we can still defeat them."

Dai Mubai lightly patted Tang San on the shoulder and smiled.

"Exactly. As long as the Shrek Seven Devils work together, there is no obstacle we can't overcome."

Ma Hongjun scratched his head and said with a foolish grin:

"Hehe, Third Bro, you're overthinking it, aren't you? I'm a Fire Element Soul Master too, and a powerful Evil Fire one at that, but I still lost to you. We have to let those people know that Shrek Academy isn't to be trifled with!"

"That's right! Shrek will win!"

Looking at everyone, Yu Xiaogang's heart filled with confidence.

"Very good. With this kind of fighting spirit and determination, I believe you can do it. Next, I'll formulate individualized training plans based on everyone's characteristics. To improve your strength more quickly, I'll also take you to the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena for practical training."

"The Soul Arena?"

"Yes. I heard Qin Ming say that the Soul Masters who participate in Soul Fighting matches at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena are stronger than those you encountered at the Suotuo Great Soul Arena. If we can't match them in Soul Power, then we'll surpass them in practical experience."

Tang San straightened up.

"Teacher, rest assured. We, the Shrek Seven Devils, will never disappoint you, nor will we bring shame to the name of Shrek Academy. In next year's Soul Master Competition, we'll certainly avenge our past disgrace and make those who once looked down on us pay the price!"

"Good. I believe in you."

Over the following period, the Shrek Seven Devils entered a period of frenzied special training.

Everyone made considerable progress.

But Tang San felt that it still wasn't enough.

Because at their current rate of Soul Power growth, by the time of the Soul Master Competition, Dai Mubai might be the only one who could break through Rank 40.

With such a lineup, it would be difficult to make it all the way to the end.

Therefore, they had to find a way to help their teammates increase their Soul Power.