Unparalleled Grace

After the match, everyone returned to their respective hotels to prepare for tomorrow's finals.

Shrek Academy also returned to their hotel. Tang San swayed slightly, looking a little dizzy. Yu Xiaogang hurriedly asked, "Little San, how do you feel now? Is anything hurting?"

Tang San shook his head. "I'm just a little dizzy. I should be fine after resting for a while."

Yu Xiaogang said to everyone, "Tomorrow is the final. Rest up and recover properly. I believe you'll definitely win tomorrow."

Tang San said, "Teacher, I think Blazing Team may be even harder to deal with than Spirit Hall Academy, especially Wang Xiaofei. His growth feels terrifying to me."

Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "Xiaofei may have grown quickly, but that growth came at a cost. His Innate Soul Power was only level eight, after all. All these years, it has been as though he has been squeezing out his own potential. According to the latest information I received, Xiaofei had already reached level forty-three at the age of twelve, yet he has only gained six levels over the past two and a half years. That is highly abnormal. Whether he took some medicine or used some method to squeeze out his potential, you should surpass him very soon in the future."

After hearing that, everyone shook their heads. Given the talent of everyone present, they would certainly have improved by more than six levels in two and a half years. From the age of twelve until now, nearly everyone had gained ten levels. Tang San had even gained thirteen, rising from level twenty-nine to level forty-two. Tang San also found it somewhat regrettable. After all, Xiaofei had always been a rival in his heart.

For some unknown reason, news that Wang Xiaofei had raised his Soul Power Level by squeezing out his potential spread everywhere. Many people sighed that Xiaofei had been level twenty-six at eleven and level forty-three at twelve. Such a genius had actually been wasted. Still, considering his level-eight Innate Soul Power, many people said they understood.

Xiaofei found all the rumors outside utterly speechless. Huo Wu, on the other hand, waved a hand grandly. "Xiaofeizi, big sister's Soul Power Level will surpass yours soon. From now on, big sister will protect you." Xiaofei could only roll his eyes. Besides, he felt that the Bottleneck at level fifty had already begun to loosen. At most, he would level up within a week.

That evening, everyone discussed tactics. They were all worried about Shrek's Seven-in-One Fusion Skill. Tang San's combat power had already approached that of a Soul Saint today, and even the ever-optimistic Huo Wu wore a trace of solemnity.

Xiaofei shook his head. "What's there to fear? This Seven-in-One Fusion Skill has many flaws. First, the teammates behind Tang San are his weakness. As long as one of them gets hurt, they may suffer a Soul Power backlash. Second, we are all Fire Attribute Soul Masters, and we have five Flying Soul Masters. When the time comes, we can fly farther away in the air and drag things out with Tang San. He definitely won't be able to hold on first. And the Clear Sky Hammer is so heavy. Although Tang San's attack speed is fast, it basically can't move, and its movement speed is extremely slow."

"If Spirit Hall Academy had scattered after breaking the Blue Silver Cage today and fought Tang San while maneuvering, or if they had had a few more Flying Soul Masters, Shrek would have been the ones in trouble."

The next day, the final finally began. Three Soul Bones sat before the Pope, drawing everyone's attention.

The two teams entered the arena in order. At the referee's command, both sides decisively deployed their formations.

Tang San once again instantly cast his Fourth Soul Skill, Blue Silver Cage, trapping every member of Blazing Team within it. Shrek lined up in a row as they had yesterday, seemingly preparing to use the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill again. Xiaofei immediately activated his First Soul Skill, Phoenix Flame. Within seconds, a massive blaze shot into the sky and burned away everyone's Blue Silver Cages. Yet they did not charge toward Shrek as Spirit Hall Academy had yesterday. They did not even consider interrupting Shrek's Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

At ringside, Xie Yue said, "Since Wang Xiaofei of Blazing Team can break the Blue Silver Cage so quickly, why didn't they interrupt Shrek immediately? Don't they know the power of the Clear Sky Hammer?" Hu Liena shook her head as well.

Everyone present found Blazing Team's actions extremely strange. Then Wang Xiaofei said a single word: "Scatter." All of them immediately dispersed. Xiaofei wrapped an arm around Huo Wu, while Huo He held Huo Wushuang. The five of them instantly took to the air, all flying high and away from Shrek. Wang Xiaofei in particular nearly flew to the top of the arena. (To prevent Flying Soul Masters from exploiting the rules, there was a Soul Power barrier at the top, but it was very high.)

By the time Shrek completed the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, every member of Blazing Team was far away, well beyond the attack range of the Clear Sky Hammer. The five Flying Soul Masters in particular had flown exceptionally high. Tang San was instantly speechless. All the Soul Masters in the arena suddenly understood: Shrek Academy's only chance of winning was to end the battle quickly. The consumption of the Tool Spirit True Body was enormous. As long as Blazing Team dragged out the fight, even without attacking, Shrek Academy would certainly lose.

Faced with this situation, Tang San could only activate his Purple Demon Eye and hurl the Clear Sky Hammer at one of them. But Blazing Team's members were all extremely fast, dodging it in an instant. Shrek's teachers were terribly anxious, especially Yu Xiaogang. After only a short while, Tang San's expression began to twist. Pain gradually appeared at the corners of his eyes, but there was nothing he could do. (Other than the protagonist, no one could use two Martial Souls.)

In the end, Yu Xiaogang decisively chose to concede. He knew that if they persisted, Tang San might be crippled. And he would be the one who crippled him, while the other members of Shrek would all suffer serious injuries.

And so, Blazing Team won the grand final without expending even a trace of Soul Power or using a single Soul Skill. This was likely the first time in history. Everyone in the arena stared at Blazing Team with strange expressions. Which crafty bastard from Blazing Team had come up with this tactic? They had exhausted their opponent to death without even using a Soul Skill. Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan were utterly speechless. So winning could be this easy. Yesterday, they had actually charged in desperately and brought defeat upon themselves.

In the end, the referee announced Blazing Team's victory. Everyone withdrew their Martial Souls, while all the Shrek students had collapsed from exhaustion. Ning Fengzhi suddenly summoned a massive Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, and several rays of light fell upon everyone in the arena. Then Xiao Wu flashed, and a stone actually fell from her body—a Breath Concealing Stone. Xiao Wu actually possessed such a treasure. No wonder she had gone undiscovered. Every Titled Douluo present looked toward Xiao Wu, their gazes filled with greed and desire. Xiaofei thought, Now this is trouble.

At that moment, the Pope let out a cold snort, and everyone's attention returned to the arena. "A very good tactic. Congratulations to Blazing Team for winning the final championship. You truly deserve this title."

All the members of Blazing Team erupted into cheers.

The Red-Robed Referee said, "Please have the champion's representative come forward to receive the prize."

The members of Blazing Team looked at Xiaofei, making his scalp go numb. He then said, "Sister Huo Wu, go receive it." Huo Wushuang suddenly thought of something and added, "Little sister, you go. From now on, you'll be a true queen." Huo Wu looked at everyone and nodded firmly. She then walked alone onto the awards platform. Everyone saw Huo Wu's back, saw her determination and flamboyance. When Huo Wu accepted the Brocade Box from the Pope with both hands and turned to face the entire arena, the conviction in her heart seemed to change—resolute, glorious, domineering, and untouchable.

There was only one phrase that could describe her—unparalleled grace.