A Showdown with the Clear Sky Hammer? Shrek Mobilizes as One

Yu Xiaogang had studied Martial Soul theory for many years and considered himself quite knowledgeable about all kinds of Martial Souls.

His mind was like a library containing countless Martial Soul records.

Yet the words "Sky-Piercing Spear" had no corresponding entry anywhere in his knowledge.

Seeing his teacher's brows furrowed, Tang San couldn't help asking:

"Teacher, do you know the Sky-Piercing Spear Martial Soul?"

Yu Xiaogang shook his head.

"There are many spear-type Martial Souls in this world, such as the Soul-Breaking Spear, Thunder Spear, Frost Spear, and so on. But the Sky-Piercing Spear... this is the first time I've heard of it."

After a brief pause, he continued:

"The Sky-Piercing Spear may simply be an uncommon mutated branch among spear-type Martial Souls. After all, there are as many types of Martial Souls as stars in the sky. Even I can't know them all."

The Shrek Seven Monsters exchanged glances.

Even Yu Xiaogang, the so-called master of theory, didn't recognize the Sky-Piercing Spear. That showed just how rare this Martial Soul was.

Still, the world was vast and full of wonders.

Even a master couldn't possibly recognize every Martial Soul.

Some Martial Souls were passed down only rarely, perhaps circulating solely within certain secretive families. It was perfectly normal for the outside world to know nothing about them.

Tang San didn't ask further, but his gaze grew deep and distant.

The Clear Sky Hammer bore the reputation of being the number one tool Martial Soul in the world.

Now, an unheard-of Sky-Piercing Spear had caused such a sensation in Heaven Dou City, and an inexplicable bitterness rose in his heart.

He was displeased by the title "Sky-Piercing Spear God" people had given Ye Han, and even felt a trace of jealousy.

In his view, the Clear Sky Hammer was the king among tool Martial Souls.

It was only because the Clear Sky Sect had gone into seclusion that other tool Martial Souls had been given the chance to shine.

"Unfortunately, my soul power is only level thirty-seven right now. I can't take the stage and spar with an opponent at the four-ring Soul Ancestor level. Otherwise, I'd definitely test just how strong this so-called Sky-Piercing Spear God really is."

Hearing that, Dai Mubai grinned, his face full of disdain.

"What Sky-Piercing Spear God? I'd really like to meet him myself!"

After consuming the Velvet Skyreach Chrysanthemum and obtaining his fourth Spirit Ring, Dai Mubai's soul power had approached level forty-three.

That kind of rapid improvement had filled him with confidence.

Yu Xiaogang was also quite curious about the Sky-Piercing Spear Martial Soul.

For a scholar who had dedicated his life to Martial Soul research, encountering an unknown type of Martial Soul was like an explorer discovering a new continent.

He wanted to understand the Sky-Piercing Spear, but he also had his own selfish motives.

There were only about six months left until the Soul Master Tournament.

He hoped to use the exceptionally gifted Shrek Seven Monsters to prove himself and shed the label of trash.

He guessed that Ye Han was only fifteen or sixteen and might be a genius student from some academy. They might even run into each other at the Soul Master Tournament.

So, they needed to understand his strength in advance.

"Tonight, I'll go to the Soul Arena first and see that Sky-Piercing Spear with my own eyes."

"Teacher, I'll go with you."

"Master, I'm going too!"

Dai Mubai refused to be left behind.

"Master, I'm going too."

Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu also clamored to go.

Yu Xiaogang waved a hand.

"That Ye Han has already achieved ten consecutive victories and never reveals his Spirit Rings. The gimmick is more than enough. Under these circumstances, any match involving him is bound to be extremely popular. Ticket prices will surely rise accordingly, and tickets may be impossible to get. If so many of us go at once, we may not even be able to buy enough tickets."

Dai Mubai smiled indifferently.

"Master, I can handle my own ticket. I'll register at the Soul Arena and sign up for a match. If I happen to run into that kid, even better. If not, I'll treat it as training and test out my newly acquired soul skill."

"Boss Dai, your brain works pretty fast. You only have to pay the registration fee, and you get to watch everyone else's matches for free."

Ma Hongjun clenched his fists and continued:

"Among the Shrek Seven Monsters, only you're at the Soul Ancestor level and can face that guy. But if I could take the stage, I might be able to end his winning streak. I can fly, and I have Phoenix Flame. Spear or no spear, a few blasts of flame from me and he won't be able to take it."

Dai Mubai shot Ma Hongjun a sidelong glance.

"You should focus on cultivating first. Stop slacking off. Break through level forty as soon as possible, then you can sign up for the Soul Ancestor division openly and honestly, just like me."

Ma Hongjun choked on that, unwilling to accept it and about to retort.

"Enough. Stop arguing."

Yu Xiaogang cut him off.

"Why don't all of you participate in Soul Arena matches? Other than Dai Mubai, you can only register for Soul Elder-level matches. One-on-one matches don't hold much meaning for you. The six of you can split into three teams and register for two-on-two matches. Wear masks and don't reveal your identities. Ye Han's match will probably be scheduled last. After your matches are over, return to the waiting area, and you'll be able to see him."

"Great idea! As expected of Master!"

Everyone was delighted that they could go to the Soul Arena together.

At dusk.

Flender, Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and the Shrek Seven Monsters—a total of ten people—arrived at the entrance to the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.

Seeing their large group, a ticket scalper approached them.

"Are you here to watch the Sky-Piercing Spear God?"

The group walked straight ahead without paying him any attention.

"Tickets for the First Sub-Arena have long sold out. I still have some on hand. If you want them, I'll give you a discount if you buy them together."

Flender and Yu Xiaogang exchanged a glance.

They had expected this to happen.

Flender asked:

"How much per ticket?"

"Only the top-tier seats are left. Sixty Gold Spirit Coins each."

"What?!"

Flender's eyes widened. He pushed up his glasses, his face filled with disbelief.

So-called top-tier seats were the outermost elevated seats, farthest from the arena platform, and they were also the cheapest tickets.

When the Shrek Seven Monsters had trained at the Soto City Great Soul Arena, top-tier tickets had only cost a few Silver Spirit Coins each.

The Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena was a super Soul Arena, so its ticket prices were naturally much higher than those at the Soto City Great Soul Arena.

But selling top-tier tickets for sixty Gold Spirit Coins was simply outrageous.

"Are you robbing us?"

The scalper smiled.

"You may not understand the situation yet. Right now, tickets to the First Sub-Arena are impossible to get every night. It's even more popular than the Central Main Soul Arena, and even the base ticket prices have increased tenfold.

"Besides, tickets for the First Sub-Arena were already more expensive than those for the other sub-arenas. Top-tier tickets originally cost five Gold Spirit Coins each, but they've now risen to fifty.

"I got these tickets through internal connections, and that cost me too. Earning a few Gold Spirit Coins from each ticket isn't excessive, is it?

"And I guarantee tonight's price is absolutely worth it. In order to make the Sky-Piercing Spear God reveal his Spirit Rings, the Soul Arena has specially invited a heavyweight opponent."

Yu Xiaogang asked:

"What heavyweight opponent?"

"A Black Tortoise Soul Master with soul power as high as level forty-nine. A clash between spear and shield—plenty to watch!"

"Black Tortoise?"

Tang San and Dai Mubai exchanged looks.

The Black Tortoise was a top-tier defensive beast Martial Soul.

The Shrek Seven Monsters had once defeated the Imperial Battle Team at the Soto City Great Soul Arena.

The Imperial Battle Team had included two Black Tortoise Soul Masters, whose defenses had indeed been formidable.

Their turtle shells could not only defend, but also generate powerful rebounding force.

A level forty-nine Black Tortoise Soul Master would certainly possess formidable defenses.

Yu Xiaogang looked at Flender, waiting for him to decide.

Naturally, they could afford that ticket price.

But Flender had always been stingy. Asking him to pay more than ten times the usual price hurt him more than killing him.

He truly didn't want to be taken for a sucker.

But when he saw the longing in Yu Xiaogang's eyes, he could only grit his teeth.

"Give me three tickets!"

"Three tickets come to one hundred and eighty Gold Spirit Coins. Then what about them...?"

The scalper pointed at Tang San and the others.

Flender paid, took the tickets, and shot the scalper an annoyed glance.

"None of your business! They're entering matches themselves!"