Three Versus Seven

Upon hearing Qin Ming say that, Yu Tianheng, as the captain, immediately stepped forward to make his stance clear. "Teacher Qin Ming, don't worry. We'll win this match just like before."

"Mm. Rest up and stay in peak condition."

Soon, night fell. The Imperial Team's match naturally drew a packed crowd, and everyone from Shrek Academy was present as well.

Flender still wore a sour expression. For an iron rooster like him, losing a sum of money hurt worse than being killed.

After a lively song-and-dance performance, the host, Doudou, took the stage.

"Ladies and gentlemen, today's highly anticipated match is about to begin. Please welcome the Imperial Team!"

Yu Tianheng led the Imperial Team onto the stage, greeted by a wave of cheers. These people had all bet on the Imperial Team to win and had already earned quite a bit from them before.

The Imperial Team members greatly enjoyed this feeling of being the center of attention.

"Next, please welcome the Bifulong Team!"

Lan Yu led Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong out from backstage.

They received a round of cheers as well. Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were quite popular at the Soto Grand Soul Arena.

On Shrek Academy's side, the chubby Ma Hongjun poked Dai Mubai.

"Hey, Boss Dai, who do you hope will win?"

"Hmph! Shut up!"

Dai Mubai snapped at Ma Hongjun, who gave an awkward smile after asking for trouble.

Tang San, meanwhile, noticed that Yu Xiaogang's gaze had settled on Yu Tianheng.

"Teacher, that Imperial Team captain is..."

"He is my nephew. I haven't seen him in a long time. This time, he'll probably suffer a setback."

Oscar could not help commenting, "That guy can even defeat Teacher Zhao. Isn't sending him up there just bullying people?"

"You can take a closer look at his methods."

At that moment, host Doudou announced, "Both sides, please summon your martial souls."

The Imperial Team summoned their martial souls one after another. Beneath the stage, Yu Xiaogang explained information related to their martial souls to the Shrek Academy students.

Naturally, he focused on praising the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul and casually mentioned the special nature of the Nine Heart Begonia.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong also summoned their martial souls. Seeing that their Third Spirit Rings truly were both Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings, the Imperial Team members were quite shocked.

"They really are all Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings. Don't underestimate them."

Immediately afterward, Lan Yu revealed his Spirit Rings as well. Five crimson Spirit Rings appeared, instantly making everyone's eyes widen.

Qin Ming even rose directly from his seat.

"Five Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Rings! This... this is impossible!"

Even host Doudou froze, taking a long while to react.

"Host, can the match begin now?"

Hearing Lan Yu's voice, Doudou finally came back to her senses.

"Ah! Sorry. I announce that the match begins."

Although Doudou announced the start of the match, neither side moved.

"Mycelial Carpet, spread!"

As Lan Yu spoke, the Mycelial Carpet swiftly covered the entire arena.

"Don't say I'm bullying you. Your main opponents are them."

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong each held the four mushrooms Lan Yu had prepared for them: a Healing Mushroom, a Detoxifying Mushroom, a Full-Buff Mushroom, and a High-Temperature Mushroom Skewer.

"Don't underestimate us! Captain..."

Osler looked toward Yu Tianheng, who also let out a roar to bolster his team's morale.

"Attack!"

Yu Tianheng took the lead and charged straight at Ning Rongrong, with Osler following close behind. The Shi Mo brothers kept their eyes on Lan Yu, guarding against a sudden attack from him.

Yufeng attacked Zhu Zhuqing, while Dugu Yan guarded Ye Lingling in the rear.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with their tactical arrangement. Unfortunately, they had still greatly underestimated the two women's strength.

Yu Tianheng threw a punch at Ning Rongrong. In his eyes, Ning Rongrong was merely a Support System Soul Master. Even if the intelligence said she was somewhat stronger than usual, Yu Tianheng had not taken it to heart at all.

His martial soul was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, the number one beast martial soul in the world. He had never feared anyone in a head-on fight.

However, when Yu Tianheng exchanged a punch with Ning Rongrong, he realized just how terribly wrong he had been.

Even in his martial soul possession state, Ning Rongrong's punch forced him back.

Osler cut in from the side at that moment. "A good chance! First Spirit Ability: Ghost Shadow Pierce!"

"Not good! Don't rush in!"

Unfortunately, Yu Tianheng's warning came too late. With Ning Rongrong applying the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda's enhancement to herself, not only was she immensely strong, but she was not slow in the slightest.

Ning Rongrong spun into a beautiful roundhouse kick, striking Osler squarely in the face. Osler flew backward and rolled several times across the Mycelial Carpet.

"Third Spirit Ability: Thunder's Wrath!"

Yu Xiaogang shook his head at the sight. "Using Thunder's Wrath now is not a wise choice."

"Teacher, what kind of Spirit Ability is Thunder's Wrath?"

"It is the core Spirit Ability of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul, as well as a self-enhancement skill.

After using it, one enters a berserk state for a certain period of time. Lightning power increases by one hundred percent, and Soul Power increases by fifty percent.

If the skill is not actively stopped, it will continue until all Soul Power is exhausted."

"So powerful! He can definitely beat that arrogant woman flat now, right?"

Oscar had fallen in love with Ning Rongrong at first sight, but after realizing he could not have her, his affection turned into resentment.

Tang San said nothing at that moment. His gaze rested on the Mycelial Carpet covering the arena.

"Teacher, is that extra layer on the lightning also a Spirit Ability?"

"This... I cannot be sure. It may also be a domain."

"A domain?"

"A domain is an ability possessed by only a small number of Soul Masters. Most domains come naturally with a martial soul, though there seem to be places where one can acquire a domain later. I do not know the specifics."

Tang San nodded. He wanted a domain too. Perhaps he could ask Tang Hao the next time he saw him.

On the arena, after activating Thunder's Wrath, Yu Tianheng moved again and charged at Ning Rongrong.

"First Spirit Ability: Thunder Dragon Claw!"

Ning Rongrong did not choose to meet him head-on. Instead, she continuously evaded Yu Tianheng's attacks.

The Mycelial Carpet could greatly increase Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power recovery speed. Thus, in a battle of attrition, the Imperial Team would still be the ones to lose.

Meanwhile, Yufeng, who was facing Zhu Zhuqing, appeared to be toying with her by relying on his aerial advantage. In truth, Zhu Zhuqing was sensing the flow of the wind and searching for Yufeng's opening.

After the Floating Wind Fungus Beast deeply fused with Zhu Zhuqing's Hell Spirit Cat martial soul, her own perception of the wind element had become increasingly acute.

"Third Spirit Ability: Wind and Clouds Surge!"

Yufeng unleashed his Third Spirit Ability, and violent winds swept Zhu Zhuqing into them. Yet what Yufeng never expected was that not only was Zhu Zhuqing unharmed by the wind, she even used its force to rush into the air.

Gale Claw gathered around her hands, and Zhu Zhuqing's lips curled into a cold smile.

"Second Spirit Ability: Netherworld Hundred Claws!"

Zhu Zhuqing's figure flashed repeatedly. After a series of agonized screams, Yufeng crashed to the ground.