Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Skywater Academy's team is praised by Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi for their strength.
• Salas, the Platinum Bishop of Martial Soul Hall, views Skywater Academy as a threat to their championship aspirations.
• Skywater Academy faces Elephant Armored Academy, a team with formidable defense and strength.
• Shui Bing'er takes on all seven opponents from Elephant Armored Academy alone.

Character Developments

• Shui Bing'er has become a five-ringed Soul King and is considered the strongest member of Skywater Academy's team.
• Salas becomes increasingly concerned about Skywater Academy's threat to Martial Soul Hall's championship hopes.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strength and power is emphasized, with Skywater Academy's team being praised for their prowess.
• The theme of rivalry is introduced, with Martial Soul Hall viewing Skywater Academy as a threat.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi discuss Skywater Academy's team, expressing their confidence in their strength.
• Salas is shown to be concerned about Skywater Academy's potential to disrupt Martial Soul Hall's plans.
• Shui Bing'er faces off against the Elephant Armored Academy team, showcasing her immense power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shui Bing'er single-handedly defeats Elephant Armored Academy, demonstrating her overwhelming power.
• Skywater Academy remains undefeated, along with Godwind Academy, Thunderclap Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Shrek Academy.
• In Round Eleven, Godwind Academy and Thunderclap Academy face off, revealing Feng Xiaotian's five-ring Soul King status.

Character Developments

• Shui Bing'er continues to showcase her dominance and strength, solidifying her position as the tournament's most formidable competitor.
• Feng Xiaotian is revealed to be a five-ring Soul King, raising the stakes in the tournament.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and dominance is further emphasized as Shui Bing'er's strength is put on full display.
• The theme of hidden strengths is explored as Feng Xiaotian's true power is revealed.

Character Interactions

• Shui Bing'er interacts with the members of Elephant Armored Academy, showing mercy and understanding despite her victory.
• The Shrek group reflects on their helplessness against Shui Bing'er, highlighting their growing despair.
• The teams in the tournament begin to face off against each other, setting the stage for intense competition.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xiaotian, a five-ring Battle Soul King with a ten-thousand-year soul ring, debuts in the Heaven Dou Empire division, shocking Emperor Xue Ye and Spirit Hall's Platinum Bishop Salas.
• Godwind Academy defeats Thunderclap Academy, securing their eleventh victory and causing Yu Tianxin's first defeat.
• Shrek Academy's next match is against Blazing Fire Academy, a strong opponent yet to lose a match.

Character Developments

• Feng Xiaotian demonstrates his incredible strength and speed, becoming a top favorite to win the tournament.
• Yu Tianxin suffers his first defeat, causing disappointment to his family and Liu Erlong.
• Yu Xiaogang becomes more concerned about the team's path to the championship, considering Feng Xiaotian's appearance.
• Ma Hongjun and Oscar express their eagerness to face Blazing Fire Academy.

Significant Themes

• The emergence of powerful young talents and their impact on the tournament.
• The struggle between Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Empire for influence and recruitment of these talents.
• The challenge of facing strong opponents and the decision to forfeit or compete.

Character Interactions

• Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi express their excitement and pride over Feng Xiaotian's performance.
• Platinum Bishop Salas becomes worried and calculating due to the appearance of another Soul King in the Heaven Dou Empire division.
• Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong discuss the team's strategy and Yu Xiaogang's concerns about the championship.
• Ma Hongjun and Oscar express their desire to compete against Blazing Fire Academy, contrasting with Yu Xiaogang's suggestion to forfeit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shrek Academy decides to forfeit their match against Blazing Fire Academy to conceal their strength.
• Tang San and his teammates insist on fighting, wanting to test their abilities against a strong opponent.
• Yu Xiaogang allows them to fight but holds back their trump cards, like Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Tang San is given permission to use his Eight Spider Lances and the Clear Sky Hammer due to his Blue Silver Grass martial soul's weakness against fire.
• Shui Bing'er guides the Blazing Fire Team, advising them to use Huo Wu's Ring Fusion skill to secure a win.

Character Developments

• Tang San shows determination and strategic thinking, willing to fight against stronger opponents to test their team's strength.
• Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing demonstrate understanding and responsibility by agreeing not to use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill too early.
• Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang show confidence in their abilities and trust in Shui Bing'er's guidance.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and adaptability in competition.
• The value of testing one's strength against formidable opponents.
• The role of guidance and mentorship in improving one's skills.

Character Interactions

• Tang San and his teammates display unity and determination, supporting each other's decisions.
• Yu Xiaogang shows understanding and trust in his students, allowing them to fight despite the risks.
• Shui Bing'er guides the Blazing Fire Team, demonstrating her analytical skills and desire to help her friends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The most anticipated match is between Blazing Fire Academy and Shrek Academy, both undefeated.
• The match begins with Huo Wushuang (Blazing Fire) provoking Tang San (Shrek) to reveal his trump card, but Tang San remains composed.
• The audience and VIPs discuss their predictions for the match, with many favoring Blazing Fire due to Tang San's Blue Silver Grass being countered by fire-element martial souls.
• The match starts, and Huo Wushuang uses his third soul skill, Blazing Assault, attacking the Shrek team with a barrage of fireballs.

Character Developments

• Tang San shows maturity and composure, not falling for Huo Wushuang's provocation.
• Ma Hongjun struggles with his anger and humiliation due to the Blazing Fire team's insults about his past actions and martial soul.
• Dai Mubai demonstrates leadership by quickly organizing the team's defense.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different martial souls and their elements (fire vs. grass).
• The importance of composure and self-control in the face of provocation.
• The role of leadership in maintaining team cohesion and strategy.

Character Interactions

• Tang San and Huo Wushuang exchange verbal jabs, with Huo Wushuang trying to provoke Tang San and Tang San remaining calm and collected.
• The Blazing Fire team verbally attacks Ma Hongjun, causing him emotional distress.
• Dai Mubai and Tang San exchange a glance, showing understanding and coordination between them as team leaders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San initially underestimates the Blazing Fire Team's flames.
• Huo Wu uses an unexpected skill, Ring Fusion, creating a powerful fire ring that expels all Shrek Team members from the arena.
• Blazing Fire Team's strategy involves targeting and eliminating Shrek Team's strongest members one by one.
• Tang San, Tai Long, and Huang Yuan are eliminated from the arena, leaving only Ma Hongjun.

Character Developments

• Tang San demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability but is caught off guard by Ring Fusion.
• Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Jing Ling show their prowess but are quickly eliminated due to the team's strategy.
• Huo Wu reveals her hidden skill, Ring Fusion, showcasing her potential as a powerful opponent.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and teamwork over individual strength.
• The importance of adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Tang San and Huo Wushuang's intense rivalry is evident as they clash on the battlefield.
• The Shrek Team members work together initially but are overwhelmed by the Blazing Fire Team's strategy.
• Ma Hongjun's timely use of Phoenix Wing Flight allows him to avoid elimination, setting the stage for a potential comeback.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San is eliminated early in the match after releasing his Eight Spider Lances but before using them, due to Blazing Fire Academy's tactic of using a four-ring Soul Ancestor to counter him.
• The Shrek Team is overwhelmed and eliminated one by one, with only Ma Hongjun remaining.
• Ma Hongjun tries to attack Huo Wu but is intercepted by Huo Wushuang and ultimately defeated.
• Shrek Academy surrenders, and Blazing Fire Academy wins the match.

Character Developments

• Tang San: Realizes the importance of tactics and teamwork, and the limitations of relying solely on individual strength.
• Ma Hongjun: Proves his courage and determination, even when facing insurmountable odds.

Significant Themes

• The importance of tactics and teamwork in competition.
• The limitations of relying solely on individual strength.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Tang San and the Shrek Team: Support each other and share their disappointment in the loss.
• Ma Hongjun and the Shrek Team: Ma Hongjun's actions earn him respect from his teammates.
• Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu: Huo Wushuang protects his sister and demonstrates his concern for her well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shrek Academy loses to Blazing Fire Academy in the preliminaries.
• Huo Wu's rare Ring Fusion technique is the deciding factor in the match.
• Tang San reveals his External Soul Bone, the Eight Spider Lances, but it's ineffective against Huo Wu's skill.

Character Developments

• Tang San feels responsible for the loss and regrets underestimating their opponents.
• Yu Xiaogang consoles the team, reminding them that they still have untapped strengths.

Significant Themes

• Underestimation: Tang San underestimates the Blazing Fire Team, leading to their loss.
• Preparation and Strategy: The Blazing Fire Team's strategy and preparation contribute to their victory.
• Resilience: The Shrek Team, despite the loss, remains determined and looks ahead to the future matches.

Character Interactions

• Tang San feels guilty and takes responsibility for the loss, but his teammates and teacher reassure him.
• The Shrek Team supports one another and recovers together after the match.
• Shi Nian, the teacher leading Canghui Academy, secretly follows Tang San, seeking an opportunity to make a move against him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Nian, a teacher from Canghui Academy, targets Tang San to eliminate Shrek Academy's main controller and secure a top-five spot in the Heaven Dou Empire division.
• Tang San is trapped in an illusion created by Shi Nian, who reveals himself and intends to kill Tang San.
• Tang San attempts to attack Shi Nian with hidden weapons but fails, realizing he's in an illusion.
• Shi Nian tortures Tang San mentally by replaying his past traumas and fears, pushing him to the brink of despair.
• Tang Hao, Tang San's father, intervenes and defeats Shi Nian, saving Tang San.
• Shi Nian's spirit bone, a head bone capable of enhancing spiritual power, is revealed as the source of his illusion abilities.

Character Developments

• Tang San: Struggles with mental torture and fear but ultimately holds on until his father rescues him.
• Shi Nian: Reveals his ruthless and unscrupulous nature, using illusions to torment Tang San.
• Tang Hao: Shows his love and concern for Tang San, revealing he had been watching over him but wanted to test his limits.

Significant Themes

• Mental torture and resilience
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent
• The power of family and parental love

Character Interactions

• Tang San and Shi Nian: A deadly confrontation between a student and a teacher, with Shi Nian using illusions to mentally torture Tang San.
• Tang San and Tang Hao: Father and son reunite, with Tang Hao saving Tang San and revealing his hidden watchfulness.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Tang Hao gives Tang San a skull bone to enhance his spiritual power and Soul Power.
• Tang San fuses with the skull bone, gaining a skill called Space of Illusion and increasing his spiritual power and Soul Power to level 43.
• Tang Hao finds a book, Multi-Person Fusion Skill, which he gives to Tang San to show to his teacher.
• Tang San returns to Shrek Academy and tells Yu Xiaogang about the events.
• Yu Xiaogang receives the book and realizes its potential against Canghui Academy and Shui Bing'er.

Character Developments

• Tang San's spiritual power and Soul Power increase significantly after fusing with the skull bone.
• Yu Xiaogang shows excitement and relief upon receiving the book, indicating his eagerness to study it and find a way to counter Shui Bing'er.

Significant Themes

• The power of unexpected opportunities and lucky breaks (Tang San obtaining the skull bone and the book).
• The importance of knowledge and theory in martial arts (Yu Xiaogang's excitement over the book).

Character Interactions

• Tang Hao and Tang San: Father and son, with Tang Hao providing guidance and protection to Tang San.
• Tang San and Yu Xiaogang: Master and disciple, with Yu Xiaogang offering guidance and encouragement to Tang San, and Tang San sharing his experiences with his teacher.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Skywater Academy faces Thunderclap Academy in the preliminaries.
• Thunderclap Academy accepts the challenge, confident in their lightning-element advantage against water.
• Shui Bing'er fights all seven opponents from Thunderclap Academy alone, using only one move to freeze them all.

Character Developments

• Shui Bing'er demonstrates her immense power and control over ice, freezing seven opponents simultaneously.
• Yu Tianxin, leader of Thunderclap Academy, experiences shock and unwillingness at Shui Bing'er's strength.

Significant Themes

• Elemental restraint: Lightning counters water, but Shui Bing'er's ice surpasses this natural advantage.
• Arrogance vs. Confidence: Shui Bing'er's actions are seen as arrogant by Thunderclap Academy, but she genuinely wants to protect her teammates from injury.

Character Interactions

• Shui Bing'er and Yu Tianxin face off, with Yu Tianxin feeling a mix of emotions after Shui Bing'er's display of power.
• Shui Yue'er and the other Skywater Academy members watch the match from the sidelines, not participating in the fight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shui Bing'er's team, Skywater Academy, defeats Thunderclap Academy with Shui Bing'er alone facing seven opponents and winning in a single move.
• Shrek Academy forfeits matches to preserve strength, finishing fifth in the Heaven Dou division preliminaries.
• The final rankings are settled: Skywater Academy first, Godwind Academy second, Thunderclap Academy third, Blazing Fire Academy fourth, and Shrek Academy fifth.

Character Developments

• Shui Bing'er demonstrates her overwhelming power and becomes a feared opponent.
• Yu Xiaogang shows tactical prowess by forfeiting matches to keep Shrek Academy's strength intact.
• Yu Tianxin, despite his pride, acknowledges Shui Bing'er's strength and accepts defeat gracefully.

Significant Themes

• The power of absolute strength and its ability to instill fear and respect (Shui Bing'er's dominance).
• Strategic retreat and preservation of strength (Yu Xiaogang's forfeits).
• Acceptance of defeat and growth (Yu Tianxin's realization).

Character Interactions

• Shui Bing'er and Yu Tianxin: Their encounter highlights Shui Bing'er's power and Yu Tianxin's acceptance of defeat.
• Yu Xiaogang and the Shrek Academy team: Yu Xiaogang's tactical decisions shape the team's performance and strategy.
• Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi: They discuss Shui Bing'er's prowess and the honor she brings to the Heaven Dou Empire.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ The Heaven Dou region preliminaries end, and an awards ceremony is held.
+ Emperor Xue Ye announces rewards for the top teams, including noble titles and Soul Beasts for the next Soul Rings.
+ The advancement round is scheduled for one month later in the Royal Hunting Grounds, open only to the advancing teams.

Character Developments

+ Shui Bing'er is recognized as the strongest contestant in the Heaven Dou region and a hope for the championship.
+ Emperor Xue Ye offers generous rewards to recruit young talents for the Empire.
+ Bibi Dong decides to eliminate Shui Bing'er to ensure Martial Soul Hall Academy's victory in the finals.

Significant Themes

+ Power dynamics between the Heaven Dou Empire, Martial Soul Hall, and individual academies.
+ The importance of talent and potential in the Soul Master world, as seen through the rewards and recognition given to the advancing teams.
+ The ruthless ambition of Bibi Dong, who will stop at nothing to secure victory for Martial Soul Hall Academy.

Character Interactions

+ Emperor Xue Ye and Salas have a tense exchange regarding the rewards for the advancing teams.
+ Bibi Dong, Ghost, and Yue Guan discuss the elimination of Shui Bing'er, with Bibi Dong sending Ghost Leopard Douluo to assist them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bibi Dong orders Ghost Leopard Douluo to join Ghost and Yue Guan in assassinating Shui Bing'er and Leng Jun, aiming to test her authority within Spirit Hall.
• Qian Daoliu intervenes, preventing the assassination attempt due to Qian Renxue's plans involving Shui Bing'er.
• Shrek Academy successfully develops the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, allowing Tang San to temporarily reach the Soul Sage level.
• The advancement matches of the Soul Master Tournament begin, with teams arriving at the Royal Hunting Grounds. Skywater Academy is assigned to a military camp for accommodation.

Character Developments

• Bibi Dong demonstrates her ambition and willingness to eliminate threats to her power, even if it means targeting Qian Daoliu's people.
• Qian Daoliu shows his support for Qian Renxue's plans, prioritizing his granddaughter's interests over Bibi Dong's actions.
• Tang San and the Shrek students achieve a significant breakthrough with the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, boosting their confidence for the finals.

Significant Themes

• Power struggles within Spirit Hall, as Bibi Dong seeks to solidify her authority and eliminate potential threats.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability, as seen in Qian Renxue's long-term schemes and Tang San's team's development of the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill.

Character Interactions

• Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu: Their power struggle comes to a head as Bibi Dong orders an assassination attempt on Qian Daoliu's people, only for Qian Daoliu to intervene and protect them.
• Tang San and the Shrek students: They work together to develop and perfect the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, demonstrating their teamwork and determination.
• Shui Bing'er and Xue Qinghe: They encounter each other at the Royal Hunting Grounds, hinting at potential interactions during the advancement matches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue), the Empire's Crown Prince, visits Skywater Academy's residence to check on the team's conditions.
• He warns Shui Bing'er about potential dangers due to her outstanding performance in the preliminaries.
• He hints at having information about planned harm against the team and assures Shui Bing'er of their safety during the tournament.
• Xue Qinghe leaves, and Shui Bing'er discusses the situation with Xu Feng (Qian Daoliu), who reveals that Spirit Hall might make a move.

Character Developments

• Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue) shows concern for Shui Bing'er and her team, trying to build a closer relationship with her.
• Shui Bing'er remains calm and composed in the presence of the Crown Prince, showing no signs of flattery or subservience.
• Xu Feng (Qian Daoliu) reveals his protective nature towards Shui Bing'er and his awareness of potential threats from Spirit Hall.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of standing out and attracting unwanted attention (as seen in the "tallest tree in the forest" metaphor).
• The power dynamics between different factions and their intentions (e.g., Xue Qinghe's recruitment efforts, Spirit Hall's potential interference).

Character Interactions

• Xue Qinghe and Shui Bing'er: Xue Qinghe tries to build a friendly relationship with Shui Bing'er, while she remains polite but reserved.
• Shui Bing'er and Xu Feng: They discuss the potential threats and Xue Qinghe's intentions, with Xu Feng reassuring Shui Bing'er of their safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The advancement matches begin in a spacious arena, with a round-robin format and one-versus-seven rules.
• Skywater Academy easily defeats opponents, with Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er not needing to compete.
• Other strong teams, including Shrek and Blazing Fire, also dominate their matches.
• Shrek Academy's match against Godwind Academy is highly anticipated.

Character Developments

• Shui Yue'er showcases her strength, defeating seven opponents alone.
• Tang San grows frustrated due to lack of opportunities to display his power.
• Feng Xiaotian, Godwind Academy's captain, provokes Shrek Academy, challenging them to a one-versus-seven match with only two of their members competing.
• Tang San accepts Feng Xiaotian's challenge, proposing a one-on-one duel instead.

Significant Themes

• Individual strength and heroism vs team strategy and balance.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in competition.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Shui Bing'er and her teammates support each other, allowing everyone to showcase their abilities.
• Tang San and Feng Xiaotian's rivalry escalates, leading to a direct confrontation.
• Yu Xiaogang, as the coach, strategizes and discusses tactics with his team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xiaotian challenges Shrek Academy to a single match to decide the winner.
• Tang San accepts the challenge, agreeing to face Feng Xiaotian alone.
• The match is set for the next day.

Character Developments

• Tang San: Shows confidence and determination in facing Feng Xiaotian.
• Feng Xiaotian: Shows arrogance and underestimates Shrek Academy, particularly Tang San.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and hubris: Feng Xiaotian's overconfidence may lead to his downfall.
• Preparation and strategy: Yu Xiaogang and Xu Feng (disguised as Shui Bing'er) strategize to give Tang San an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Tang San and his teammates: They express their trust and support for Tang San.
• Feng Xiaotian and Xu Feng (disguised as Shui Bing'er): Xu Feng provides Feng Xiaotian with information and advice about Tang San's abilities and strategies.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xiaotian seeks advice from Shui Bing'er on how to defeat Tang San, revealing that he knows about Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer martial soul.
• The match between Shrek Academy and Godwind Academy begins, with Tang San (four-ring Soul Ancestor) facing Feng Xiaotian (five-ring Soul King).
• Feng Xiaotian uses his Gale Wings to gain an aerial advantage and attacks Tang San with numerous wind blades.
• Tang San uses his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to evade the attacks and deploys his Eight Spider Lances to defend against the wind blades.

Character Developments

• Feng Xiaotian shows strategic thinking by seeking advice from Shui Bing'er and using his aerial advantage to attack Tang San.
• Tang San demonstrates his adaptability by quickly adjusting his strategy to defend against Feng Xiaotian's attacks.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and adaptability in battle.
• The power gap between Soul Ancestors and Soul Kings, and how Tang San might bridge this gap with his unique abilities.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xiaotian seeks advice from Shui Bing'er, showing respect for her wisdom and experience.
• Tang San and Feng Xiaotian engage in a strategic battle, each trying to outmaneuver the other.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San uses the Eight Spider Lances to defend against Feng Xiaotian's wind blades.
• Feng Xiaotian reveals that Tang San possesses the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul.
• Tang San reveals the Clear Sky Hammer and prepares to use the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer.
• Feng Xiaotian uses his Self-Created Soul Skill, Gale Demon Wolf Consecutive Slash, against Tang San.
• Tang San decides to use the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer to counter Feng Xiaotian's attacks.

Character Developments

• Tang San demonstrates his ability to use the Eight Spider Lances defensively and reveals his possession of the Clear Sky Hammer.
• Feng Xiaotian shows his confidence and skill by using a Self-Created Soul Skill against Tang San.
• Shui Bing'er is suspected of revealing the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer to Feng Xiaotian.

Significant Themes

• The power of martial souls and their combination (Twin Martial Souls).
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in battles.
• The revelation of secrets and their consequences.

Character Interactions

• Tang San and Feng Xiaotian engage in a verbal exchange before their battle, revealing their respective skills and confidence.
• Tang San and Shui Bing'er have an unspoken interaction, with Tang San suspecting that Shui Bing'er may have revealed the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer to Feng Xiaotian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San uses the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer against Feng Xiaotian.
• Feng Xiaotian uses his attacks to bait Tang San into using the hammer technique.
• Tang San loses control of the hammer technique and falls into Feng Xiaotian's trap.
• Feng Xiaotian reveals the true Gale Demon Wolf Consecutive Slash, attacking from above while Tang San is unable to stop his hammer strikes.

Character Developments

• Tang San realizes he has fallen for Feng Xiaotian's trap and is unable to stop the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer, putting himself in a dangerous situation.
• Feng Xiaotian demonstrates his strategic prowess by baiting Tang San and setting a trap for him.

Significant Themes

• The importance of control and restraint in powerful techniques.
• The dangers of underestimating an opponent and falling into their trap.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xiaotian and Tang San engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Feng Xiaotian gaining the upper hand.
• Yu Xiaogang watches the match with concern, torn between calling it off and letting Tang San continue.