When Your Song Ends, Mine Begins (I)

Compared to the previous Six Divisions, the only feeling one gets from the Seventh Division battle is chaos.

From personnel to team composition.

Everything was in chaos.

However, this is inevitable.

The rules of the Seventh Division stipulate that only students from the Advanced Soul Master Academy can participate, and each academy can only have one team.

This greatly accelerated the progress of the competition.

There are few teams.

High quality.

The top 128 teams can be determined in one round.

There's no need for open selection then.

Of course.

Logically speaking, such a rapid pace and clearly defined identities in the competition should have resulted in a well-organized and orderly process. The more complicated previous rounds had all proceeded smoothly and concluded successfully. There was no reason for the Seventh Division round, which had been simplified in all aspects, to falter. It should have been completely devoid of chaos.

But that is exactly the case.

Because not all simplifications are the same.

The former simplification is based on quality simplification.

The latter simplification is based on a simplification of quantity.

In the same battle, before the Six Divisions, the contestants who did not make it into the top 128 were not even given the most basic introductions. For the audience, they only needed to collect information about the contestants they were interested in, without needing to have a comprehensive understanding of the whole situation.

In the Seventh Division, since all teams appeared in small squads, ranging from seven to ten members, when viewers focused on a particular team because of a certain individual, they inevitably had to pay attention to the other members of that team. Based on the individual strength of these members, they judged how strong their supported team was, whether there would be a synergy between the members, resulting in a synergy greater than the sum of its parts and winning the game.

In this way...

Because there are more things to pay attention to now.

Therefore, things naturally become confused in the senses.

Although this is what ordinary people call it.

The formalized terminology should be more complex.

To cope with this complexity, many colleges have assigned analysts, or rather, supervising teachers, to analyze the overall strength of both sides.

Of course, there are also colleges that don't do analysis.

They relied entirely on the team's own abilities to get through.

We'll see how far we go.

However, most academies still advocate for rigorous discipline, because a well-coordinated team has a real chance of defeating Ye Qingcang.

It's like that weird system in Lu a Lu.

Gemstone paired with Master Yi Morgana.

The main theme is something unhealthy.

In short, anything is possible within a tactical system.

There is no opponent that is absolutely invincible.

The premise is that it is targeted in a proper manner.

Therefore, Shrek Battle Team was unaware of how the other academy teams were arranged, but Shrek Battle Team's own arrangements were aimed at Ye Qingcang, or rather, they had brought out multiple lineups to deal with him.

It was guided by Wang Yan, a senior academic teacher in the Spirit Department of Shrek Outer Court.

Xuan Zi, Old Song, Yan Shaozhe, Qian Duoduo, and others were among the listeners.

In addition to the reorganized Shrek Battle Team.

In a large conference room, they engage in theoretical discussions without real practical application.

Of course, "armchair strategist" here isn't meant negatively, because they currently lack the conditions for practical training. Ye Qingcang is always elusive, appearing and disappearing like a dragon. Shrek Academy has made several attempts to spar with the Blue Tyrant Academy, ostensibly to ask Ye Qingcang for guidance on their shortcomings, but everyone knows their true intentions. In short, this wish has remained unfulfilled due to Ye Qingcang's absence, and has been tacitly accepted as a polite refusal.

As for why they concluded that Ye Qingcang was not there.

This brings us to Ye Qingcang's style.

Ye Qingcang was never one to avoid war.

At most, they just don't want to fight those meaningless battles.

Like exchanging pointers or something.

Ye Qingcang would not refuse.

The premise is that he knows this, and that he is not busy.

Moreover, they wanted to test Ye Qingcang's abilities, and Ye Qingcang would certainly want to test theirs as well. Even if such a sparring match could not reveal their true skills, it was still worth a try for a cautious person.

Ye Qingcang's lack of response speaks volumes.

Of course.

It's also possible that Ye Qingcang was just too busy.

I have no interest in dealing with them.

We cannot say for sure that Ye Qingcang was not there.

In short, Shrek Academy certainly cannot abandon its research plan just because Ye Qingcang refuses to fight. In addition, even if Ye Qingcang refuses to fight, assuming they don't consider Ye Qingcang as their hypothetical enemy, there are still plenty of other teams that can be used as hypothetical enemies, such as the Sun Moon Royal Soul Tool Master Academy team!

However, the current focus is still on researching Ye Qingcang.

Compared to Ye Qingcang, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Tool Master Academy team can only be described as threatening, far from being invincible.

But Ye Qingcang is the one who truly inspires despair.

He's so strong that it makes you lose the will to fight him one-on-one.

"Therefore, we can only defeat him through cooperation!"

Individualism can exist!

"Heroism can exist!"

"But I don't want these ideologies to lower our already limited chances of winning!"

Inside the meeting room.

Wang Yan looked at the strengthened Shrek Battle Team.

He patted the blackboard with his palm.

He gestured for Ma Xiaotao and the others to look in this direction.

Then, picking up the chalk, he wrote as he spoke, "Ye Qingcang has created a completely new category called the All-Round Soul Master. Fortunately, I had previously researched this topic and considered the possibility of combining Soul Tool with Soul Master. That's why I can stand here and explain my tactics to everyone... Let's start with the setup. Ye Qingcang's setup can be summarized into three points... The first point is his physical attributes. The data in this area was provided by Xuan Zi. In his words, Ye Qingcang's physical attributes are even slightly stronger than his own. Moreover, that was when Ye Qingcang was only around level 40. Now, Ye Qingcang is a Soul King over level 50. If his physical attributes were to rise another level, he should be able to rival a Limit Douluo. Therefore, apart from the Soul Master with Beast Spirit, the other team members should avoid engaging in hand-to-hand combat with Ye Qingcang as much as possible!"

It cannot be said that Wang Yan's analysis is inaccurate.

It can only be said that Shrek Academy's intelligence is somewhat outdated.

Ye Qingcang is no longer a Soul King.

Instead, he is Soul Emperor at level sixty-one.

However, considering that Ye Qingcang's absorption of Snow Empress as Soul Ring is unknown to outsiders, and also because of the characteristics of various cultivation techniques, Ye Qingcang's realm is so high that even the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena cannot see through it in person, and dare not be sure what level Ye Qingcang is. Therefore, what Wang Yan said here is actually not wrong.

He was simply basing his analysis on existing intelligence.

As for the intelligence being flawed.

It has nothing to do with him, the analyst.

However, even with this flawed intelligence, it still leaves one feeling utterly powerless, because just considering his physical attributes alone, he's capable of taking on anyone single-handedly, at least in this high school tournament, he could sweep everything aside.

Therefore, the outspoken Ma Xiaotao immediately voiced her concerns. "Teacher Wang Yan, I don't deny that Beast Spirit Soul Master have stronger physical attributes and are more resilient, but even if Beast Spirit Soul Master are stronger in close combat, they still can't withstand this kind of monster... I certainly couldn't... You know, brute force can overcome any skill!"

"I admit that brute force can overcome all techniques."

"I know you don't have the skill of using minimal force to achieve maximum effect."

Wang Yan sighed and rubbed his forehead, stating the infuriating truth without a hint of joking. "To put it another way, even if you have the skill of using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds, it's still overestimating yourself in front of Ye Qingcang's skill of using four ounces to deflect ten thousand pounds... So, from the beginning, I didn't intend for you to take the damage alone. Instead, I said that Dai Yueheng and Yao Haoxuan would take the damage with you... If three tanks in front can't even withstand one hit, then you might as well give up and surrender."

"Um..."

Ma Xiaotao hesitated as she looked at Dai Yueheng and Yao Haoxuan.

Although she was very reluctant to admit it.

But she had to admit that even if she and these two joined forces, they might not be able to withstand the pressure.

However, it seems that he saw through her thoughts.

Wang Yan further added, "Have Zhu Lu and Dai Yueheng use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill to summon the Hell White Tiger. In addition, Yao Haoxuan will provide you with resistance buffs and weaken Ye Qingcang's effects. Although it's uncertain whether his gravity control will have any effect on Ye Qingcang, let's just consider it as resistance buffs for now... Furthermore, Gongyang Mo and Ning Tian will provide you with a 100% all-around boost. Assuming all skills are used, you should be able to withstand one attack from Ye Qingcang!"

"That's feasible."

Yao Haoxuan's eyes lit up, and he agreed.

Dai Yueheng nodded as well.

If it's an Individual Competition.

He wouldn't act as a human shield.

The White Tiger Martial Soul is a standard health bar-type warrior.

In other words, it has a high health bar, but average defense, extremely high damage output, and very fast movement speed. It can withstand damage but cannot be used as a tank.

Just like Kai in the King of Glory.

Equipping one or two tank items will allow you to withstand damage.

The rest can be output.

However, it's also fine to build all meat.

But they basically lose the ability to cut behind the defense.

Once controlled, the ultimate skill ends, and you're immediately doomed.

Therefore, it's okay to occasionally take damage from a skill, but it's not good to keep taking damage.

But Yao Haoxuan is different.

This character is positioned similarly to a tanky support with strong crowd control.

Output capability is average.

It can be used to deal additional damage.

However, it's difficult to rely on him as the main damage dealer.

The corresponding character is Shield Mountain in the King of Glory game.

The kind that's weakened.

Ma Xiaotao is similar to Dai Yueheng.

Therefore, with these three human shields using all their abilities, even if Xuan Zi were to deliver a punch, it would be impossible to cripple them; at most, it would only injure them.

"But what happens after that one strike?"

Dai Yueheng is a rather pragmatic person.

There was no intention to blame teammates.

He simply asked Ling Luochen and the other backline damage dealers, "After we withstand one attack, can you take down Ye Qingcang in one hit?"

"Unlikely..."

Ling Luochen carefully considered his words.

Because theoretically, there is no absolute impossibility.

But the probability of killing Ye Qingcang in one move is too small.

They had fought against Ye Qingcang before.

Ye Qingcang used the Gate of Babylon to pin him to the ground and beat him.

Only a year and a half has passed.

She's not so easily fooled as to forget the pain once the wound has healed.

"So, this is the role that Cao Jinxuan played!"

"While Cao Jinxuan's third Soul Skill, Time Reversal, can certainly be applied to opponents, reversing their attacks, it can also be applied to teammates, reversing their status as well!"

"This regression is based on the overall picture!"

"Do you understand what this means?"

Wang Yan countered with a question.

Dai Yueheng was taken aback at first.

Then, turning to look at Cao Jinxuan, her gaze immediately filled with shock.

Yao Haoxuan also realized the problem.

Uncertainly, he asked, "Junior, you can't even reset Soul Bone Skill, can you? You can make the Vice Captain use Soul Bone Skill repeatedly?"

"Theoretically, yes."

"But this requires Soul Power."

"A large amount of Soul Power."

Cao Jinxuan gave a surprising answer.

As for the shortcomings he mentioned.

That's not a problem at all.

Wang Yan tapped the blackboard and continued to elaborate on the plan, "Speaking of which, I have to mention the rules of the Seventh Division... Because it needs to be close to actual combat, and with the addition of other systems, Soul Tool are allowed... Before the battle begins, the academy will prepare enough recovery items for you, Cao Jinxuan, such as the Milk Bottle developed by the Sun Moon Empire... cough cough, that's their nickname. The official name should be an auxiliary device that stores Soul Power and allows Soul Master to recover during battle. In short, your task in this competition is to constantly refresh the skills and status of Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, and Yao Haoxuan. The rest is just dodging and positioning."

"Clear!"

No need to output it yourself.

You don't need to control your opponent.

Instead, it applies this status effect to teammates.

Cao Jinxuan could manage to do this.

Not to mention that Soul Power can be restored without limit.

Although the efficiency of restoring Soul Power during wartime is generally low, and it also affects the body's meridians, these can be ignored for the sake of victory.

At worst, after winning, I can step down and rest for a few months.

Honestly.

If we can win.

This must be the most meaningful achievement of his life.

In short: As long as he doesn't die or leave the stage, his support will not be interrupted!

"Furthermore, considering the issue of Domain."

"Based on the information provided by Xuan Zi."

"Ye Qingcang's Domain can seal Soul Skill."

"But his Domain is still insufficient to seal Soul Bone Skill!"

"Therefore, Cao Jinxuan, once you go on stage, you must stack a layer of Time Reversal effect on yourself. This way, even if the Domain is activated, you will regain the skill the moment you rewind... Use this method to avoid Ye Qingcang's surprise attack."

"As for Ye Qingcang's Domain issue."

"Leave it to Ma Xiaotao to handle."

Wang Yan looked at Ma Xiaotao: "Using Domain to counter Domain is fine, right?"

"Can."

"The God of Slaughter Domain is indeed powerful."

"But my Nirvana Domain is not made of clay either."

"It's also a divine realm."

Even if suppressed.

"I can tear a hole too."

Ma Xiaotao solemnly assured him.

Of course.

They sounded quite confident.

But she also underestimated Ye Qingcang.

Because Ye Qingcang now possesses is not simply the God of Slaughter Domain, but the Asura Domain, which has advanced to the level of Deity.

A clash between divine realms?

If it were Phoenix Domain, there might still be a slight possibility.

Because Ma Xiaotao has a relatively high Soul Power.

To gain the upper hand.

But the Nirvana Domain is just a freebie.

Additionally, what about Soul Bone Skill?

Joke!

I'll block you too!

The reason why the God of Slaughter Domain does not have any sealing skills is because God of Slaughter Domain upper limit is not high enough. The upper limit of the Asura Domain is related to the power of judgment!

It can also be described as the power of judgment.

Even Deity can have their skills sealed.

Apart from the other four God King.

All I can say is that Shrek is dreaming!