A Spear Against Two Evils: Turning the White Tiger into a White Cat and the Barnyard Chicken Back to Its True Form!
Ye Han had yet to reveal his soul rings, yet his winning streak continued.
One against two—the difficulty had increased, and the match was bound to be even more exciting. The Soul Arena would make even more money as well.
Tang San and the others went to the front desk to collect their rewards.
When Dai Mubai saw the scrolling announcement on the display screen, he rubbed his eyes, thinking he had misread it.
It stated that, starting tomorrow night, Ye Han's Soul Arena matches would temporarily be changed to one-versus-two.
"What does this mean?"
Dai Mubai asked, completely puzzled.
The receptionist recognized him and quickly explained,
"Hello, sir. There is something we need to inform you about. You previously booked a match against Ye Han tomorrow night, but the rules have changed slightly. You may bring one teammate onto the stage with you. The reward remains the same; whether you win or lose, the two of you will receive two thousand gold soul coins."
Dai Mubai looked astonished.
The Shrek Seven Monsters exchanged looks, all finding it unbelievable.
Ma Hongjun asked,
"You mean... two Soul Masters against Ye Han alone?"
"That's right. It is a temporary adjustment, and Ye Han personally requested it."
Everyone looked at Dai Mubai, waiting for his decision.
Dai Mubai secretly felt a little pleased.
Having witnessed Ye Han's monstrous attack power, his confidence had taken a hit.
The Soul Arena changing the rules for Ye Han at the last minute was a good thing for him, easing some of his pressure.
Still, they were both Soul Ancestors. Facing one opponent with two people was rather embarrassing, and even victory would bring no glory.
Dai Mubai glanced at Flender and the other two, who were waiting in the hall.
Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong had run into Yu Tianheng and were talking with him about something.
Dai Mubai gathered everyone together.
"Let's discuss this first, then tell Grandmaster and the others our decision. You have all seen Ye Han's strength. Since he is so arrogant that he actually proposed a one-versus-two match, then let's teach him a lesson and end his winning streak at the hands of Shrek!"
"Well said! Boss Dai, I'll go up with you!"
Ma Hongjun was the first to respond.
He could fly and possessed Phoenix flames, so he was confident that he could pose a threat to Ye Han.
If he joined forces with Dai Mubai, he would be even more confident.
"No! Let me go!"
Tang San stepped forward as well.
Though he had witnessed the power of the Sky-Piercing Spear, he still wanted to experience it personally.
He believed that Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track could evade the Sky-Piercing Spear's edge, while Blue Silver Grass could also cause Ye Han trouble—especially his poison-infused third soul skill, Spider Web Restraint.
"Let me go."
Even Zhu Zhuqing, who was usually quiet and reserved, stepped forward.
"Mubai and I have a martial soul fusion skill. We can bring out the greatest power of his Evil-Eyed White Tiger."
Dai Mubai shook his head.
"This is a battle between men. Women shouldn't meddle."
Ma Hongjun added,
"Exactly. Your martial soul fusion skill is one of the team's trump cards. You can't reveal it so easily. Grandmaster probably won't agree either."
They exchanged looks, already knowing the answer in their hearts.
They could only choose one between Tang San and Ma Hongjun.
Dai Mubai was more inclined to choose Ma Hongjun.
Tang San was the team's brain. He had strong battlefield control, elusive movement techniques, and exquisite Blue Silver Grass control.
But against an opponent like Ye Han, brains alone were not enough. They needed real strength.
Ma Hongjun's Phoenix flames had greater offensive power, and he also held the advantage in aerial combat.
Just then, Flender and the other two walked toward them.
"What are you discussing? Aren't you done yet?"
"Dean, the situation has changed. Tomorrow night's match against Ye Han has become two versus one."
"What?! There's such a thing?!"
Dai Mubai pointed at the scrolling information on the screen and briefly explained the situation.
"Grandmaster, Little San and Fatty both want to go onstage with me. Who do you think is more suitable?"
Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San, then at Ma Hongjun. After thinking for a moment, he said,
"Ma Hongjun, you will take the stage with Mubai tomorrow night. We will study the specific tactics after we return."
"Fine. Tomorrow night, we'll end that guy's winning streak and let him see how formidable Shrek is!"
Dai Mubai confirmed tomorrow night's match with the receptionist.
Tang San and the others registered in advance as well.
Flender spent several hundred gold soul coins to buy three spectator tickets somewhat closer to the front.
The group left the Soul Arena.
After returning to the academy, Yu Xiaogang arranged tactics for Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun and gave them a list of precautions.
Then he called Tang San aside alone.
"Little San, I know you really wanted to take the stage with Mubai, but Ye Han is not simple. Today was the first time we saw him act, and we have too little information. This person may become a formidable opponent in the Soul Master Tournament, so we need to learn more about him. I have arranged tactics for Mubai and Ma Hongjun that can force him to reveal more of his methods. When the time comes, observe carefully."
Tang San immediately understood his teacher's intentions.
Ye Han was too powerful, and they knew too little about him.
By sending Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun in as the vanguard—as cannon fodder—he could use the opportunity to learn more about Ye Han's techniques.
As expected, Teacher still loved me most.
"Little San, you should have seen it today as well. Ye Han combined his soul power with his physical strength, unleashing attack power far beyond that of ordinary spear-type Soul Masters."
"Yes. His point-breaking attack was indeed very powerful."
Yu Xiaogang nodded.
"If I am not mistaken, that was a self-created soul skill. In his hands, its power far surpasses that of an ordinary thousand-year soul skill. His comprehension is extraordinarily high as well."
"A self-created soul skill?"
Tang San's expression changed.
"Teacher, just hypothetically, what if Boss Dai and Fatty lose to him too? Could I still take the stage with Boss Dai then?"
"Little San, don't think about that for now. We'll discuss it after tomorrow night's match ends."
In truth, Yu Xiaogang was not certain either. He could only wait until tomorrow night's match was over before deciding.
Of course, he hoped that Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's combination would win, but he also felt vaguely uneasy.
That Ye Han was surely still hiding other trump cards. They could only let Tang San get a clearer look and take things one step at a time.
The following night.
The Shrek group arrived at the Soul Arena once more.
Yu Xiaogang had said everything that needed to be said, then went to the spectator area with Flender and Liu Erlong.
Tang San and the others went to the Soul Master waiting area.
Ye Han arrived at the VIP room and looked over the information on tonight's opponents.
"Evil-Eyed White Tiger, Evil Fire Phoenix..."
Seeing those two names, a faint smile appeared on Ye Han's lips.
So they really were from Shrek.
Still, he was somewhat surprised that Ma Hongjun would take the stage with Dai Mubai. He had originally thought Tang San would partner with Dai Mubai.
"That trash Ma Hongjun dares to take the stage too? Does he think he can suppress me with an aerial advantage and flames? How naive."
Ye Han knew every one of their soul skills and methods, so he did not take them seriously at all.
His Sky-Piercing Spear came with a Forbidden-Air Domain that prohibited flying Soul Masters from flying within it.
The range of the Forbidden-Air Domain and its suppression of enemies depended on his own strength.
At his current level forty-eight strength, the Forbidden-Air Domain could fully cover the thirty-meter-diameter arena and easily suppress Ma Hongjun, a three-ring Soul Elder.
Tonight, he would definitely turn that White Tiger into a White Cat and reveal that scrub chicken's true form...
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