Tang San Lost Again!

Tang Chen said, "Your soul power is eleven levels higher than before."

"Yet you still haven't learned to look at your opponent first."

Dai Mubai's palms slowly tightened.

Tang San raised a hand to press down on his shoulder.

"Dai Mubai."

Dai Mubai did not speak further.

Tang San looked at Tang Chen.

"See you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

The Shrek group turned and left.

Xiao Wu walked a few steps away, then looked back at Tang Chen.

Zhu Zhuqing stood beside Tang Chen, and Dugu Yan had not left either.

Her gaze lingered for a moment, then she finally followed Tang San.

The corridor grew quiet again.

Yu Tianheng looked at Tang Chen.

"They are much more mature than two years ago."

"So we cannot underestimate them tomorrow."

Tang Chen nodded.

"Go back and rest."

Night fell.

Inside the courtyard, Tang Chen sat cross-legged under the tree.

The phantom of the Life Ancient Tree unfolded behind him.

Emerald green spots of light landed all around.

Six soul rings slowly revolved, then merged into his body one by one.

Zhu Zhuqing sat on the stone steps nearby.

She was not cultivating, merely watching Tang Chen.

Dugu Yan walked over carrying a bowl of medicinal liquid.

"Drink it."

Tang Chen opened his eyes.

"What is this?"

"Medicine to regulate the meridians."

Dugu Yan handed the jade bowl to him.

"Dealing with Shrek tomorrow, you might use your soul skills a few more times."

"Get your body adjusted first."

Tang Chen took the medicine bowl.

Zhu Zhuqing glanced over.

"How come I don't have any?"

"You don't need it."

Dugu Yan replied, "Your soul power consumption isn't high."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently.

"So that's how it is."

Dugu Yan turned and walked behind Tang Chen.

She raised her hands to massage his shoulders.

"Did you finish the medicinal liquid?"

"Already drank it."

"Then close your eyes and rest."

Zhu Zhuqing stood up and came to Tang Chen's other side.

She took out a black hair ribbon.

"Your hair is loose."

Tang Chen lowered his head.

Zhu Zhuqing retied his black hair.

Dugu Yan stopped her hands.

"His hair, I can arrange it too."

"It's already arranged."

Zhu Zhuqing tied the hair ribbon securely.

Dugu Yan watched her for a moment, then turned and produced an herb.

"This is prepared for Tang Chen."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the herb in her hand.

"Give it after tomorrow."

"You can give it now too."

Tang Chen looked at the two of them.

"I don't need this many things."

Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing looked at him simultaneously.

"You need it."

"You need it."

The two of them spoke in unison once more.

Tang Chen fell silent.

A moment later, he accepted the herb from Dugu Yan's hand, and also took the hair ribbon handed over by Zhu Zhuqing.

"Thank you."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded softly.

Dugu Yan looked away.

"Win the match tomorrow."

"Alright."

Tang Chen looked toward the end of the corridor.

The night wind blew through the leaves.

The lights at the distant main arena were already extinguished.

The second match was about to begin.

The next day.

The Heaven Dou City main arena.

The spectator stands were already packed.

The flags of various high-level soul master academies unfurled in the wind, and the participating teams entered the Soul Arena Platform in sequence.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Shrek Academy stepped out at the same time.

Tang Chen walked at the very front of the team.

The silver team uniforms fit their figures neatly, and the swan pattern on the chest emitted a faint sheen in the sunlight.

Zhu Zhuqing followed on his right side.

She wore a black competition uniform, her long hair tied back behind her, and the silver belt at her waist gathered in a sharp, clean silhouette.

Dugu Yan was positioned at the left rear.

The emerald green team uniform contrasted with her long hair, and her fingers rested lightly on her waist.

"Don't stand too close to the front for today's match."

Zhu Zhuqing neatly adjusted Tang Chen's collar.

Her fingertips moved away from his lapel, but she did not immediately retreat to her original position.

"Shrek Academy's control-system soul master will find a way to restrict you."

"He cannot restrict me."

Tang Chen looked to the other side of the Soul Arena Platform.

Tang San stood in the center of the Shrek team.

A blue team uniform wrapped around his figure, and his black hair fell across his forehead.

Thirty-seventh-rank soul power was fully released.

The fourth black soul ring slowly revolved beneath his feet.

Dai Mubai stood at the very front.

Forty-first-rank soul power spread outward, the aura of the White Tiger Martial Soul pressing toward the surroundings.

Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and the substitute soul masters stood on both sides respectively.

Shrek Academy's formation was more complete than it had been two years ago.

Yet Tang Chen merely glanced at them before withdrawing his gaze.

"Follow yesterday's arrangement."

"Shi Mo and Shi Shi, block Dai Mubai."

"Tianheng, keep Ma Hongjun in check."

"Zhu Qing takes charge of the flanks."

"Dugu Yan, restrict Ning Rongrong."

"Ye Lingling, protect the rear."

Tang Chen paused for a moment.

"Tang San is mine."

Yu Tianheng nodded.

"Understood."

Zhu Zhuqing raised her eyes to look at Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai was looking at her as well.

A Soul Arena Platform separated the two of them.

Their past relationship could no longer be maintained.

The host teacher walked to the center.

"This match is between Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Shrek Academy."

"During the match, taking lives is prohibited."

"Actively forfeiting, or losing the ability to fight, results in an immediate elimination ruling."

"Both sides, prepare."

The two teams released their martial souls simultaneously.

The White Tiger, Blue Silver Grass, Soft Bone Rabbit, and Evil Fire Phoenix appeared one after another.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda rose into Ning Rongrong's palm.

Two colorful rays of light landed on Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun at the same time.

On the Heaven Dou Royal Academy side, the Black Tortoise Shell blocked the very front.

Blue lightning covered Yu Tianheng's right arm.

The Hell Spirit Cat appeared behind Zhu Zhuqing.

The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul coiled around Dugu Yan's shoulder.

Ye Lingling raised the Nine-Heart Begonia.

Tang Chen stood in the center of the team.

Six soul rings rose from beneath his feet.

Black, black, black, black, red, red.

Four ten-thousand-year soul rings and two hundred-thousand-year soul rings appeared simultaneously.

The area around the Soul Arena Platform immediately quieted down.

Even though the spectators had already heard about Tang Chen's soul ring configuration, seeing it with their own eyes still left them unable to remain calm.

Tang San's gaze lingered on those six soul rings.

He raised both hands.

The Blue Silver Grass spread along the ground.

The host teacher brought his hand down.

"Match start!"

Shrek Academy made the first move.

The third soul ring beneath Dai Mubai's feet lit up.

White Tiger Vajra Transformation!

His figure rapidly expanded, white fur covered his arms, and his tiger claws carried formidable power as they charged straight at Shi Mo and Shi Shi.

The two Black Tortoise Shells lifted at the same time.

Boom!

Dai Mubai's twin claws crashed against the turtle shells.

Shi Mo and Shi Shi slid backward simultaneously, leaving two deep gouges in the ground beneath their feet.

Yu Tianheng struck from the flank.

The Thunder Dragon Claw slammed toward Dai Mubai's shoulder.

Dai Mubai sidestepped, and the White Tiger Fierce Light Wave immediately blasted forth.

Thunder and white light collided at the edge of the Soul Arena Platform.

Zhu Zhuqing ignored the frontal battlefield.

Her figure swept along the edge of the platform, heading straight for Ning Rongrog and Oscar.

Xiao Wu's third soul ring lit up at her feet.

Her figure vanished in an instant.

The next moment, Xiao Wu appeared beside Zhu Zhuqing.

The Waist Bow suddenly activated.

Zhu Zhuqing raised her arm to block the force of Xiao Wu's leg.

The figures of the two retreated backward at the same time.

Zhu Zhuqing's feet landed, and sharp claws popped from her fingertips.

Xiao Wu did not continue to close in.

She relied on the traction of the Blue Silver Grass to quickly return to Tang San's side.

Tang San crossed his hands.

A large amount of Blue Silver Grass rushed out from underground, vines intertwining to instantly block the path ahead of Tang Chen.

"Fourth soul skill, Blue Silver Prison!"

Dozens of strands of Blue Silver Grass rose from the ground.

The vines closed in from all sides, trapping Tang Chen in the center.

Tang Chen did not retreat.

He raised his right hand.

Purplish-black light condensed.

The Destruction Scepter appeared in his palm.

The first black soul ring lit up.

"Destruction Judgment."

A purplish-black light beam pierced straight ahead.

The cage formed by the Blue Silver Grass split open from the center.

The destructive power rapidly spread along the vines.

All the Blue Silver Grass snapped at the same time.

Tang San's expression shifted.

He immediately executed the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, his body darting off to the side.

Tang Chen stepped forward.

The Shadow Demon Spirit Left Leg Bone released black light.

His figure vanished from where he stood.

Just as Tang San landed, the Destruction Scepter was already horizontal before his chest.

Bang!

Purplish-black soul power crashed head-on into his chest.

Tang San's body flew backward, his back slamming into the soul power barrier of the Soul Arena Platform.

The Blue Silver Grass Armor shattered on the spot.

After landing, he touched one knee to the ground.

"Tang San!"

Xiao Wu shook off Zhu Zhuqing, turning to approach him immediately.

Dugu Yan raised her palm.

Jade-green poison mist spread along the ground.

Xiao Wu's steps halted.

The poison mist blocked her route toward Tang San.

Zhu Zhuqing swept past from the flank.

The Hell Spirit Cat's sharp claws ripped through the air, forcing Xiao Wu to retreat continuously.

On the other side.

Ning Rongrong raised the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda.

"Seven Treasures have a name, one is power!"

Just as the colorful light descended, Dugu Yan released the second poison mist.

The jade-green mist severed the connection between Ning Rongrong and her teammates.

Ning Rongrong retreated immediately.

Oscar took out a sausage, preparing to distribute it to his teammates.

Yu Tianheng had already rushed to close proximity.

The Thunder Dragon Claw descended.

The sausage in Oscar's hand was blasted away.

His entire person retreated backward, his heels grazing the outer boundary line.

Ye Lingling raised the Nine-Heart Begonia.

Pale white light spots fell onto Shi Mo and Shi Mo.

The injuries of the two recovered rapidly.

The Shi Brothers advanced simultaneously.

The Black Tortoise Shell suppressed Dai Mubai's movements.

Dai Mubai swung his tiger claws in succession, yet failed to cross their defensive line all along.

"Tang San!"

Dai Mubai looked toward the center.

Tang San had already stood up once more.

Blood stained the corner of his mouth, and behind him, Blue Silver Grass grew continuously.

The fourth soul ring lit up once again.

"Blue Silver Prison!"

Dozens of strands of Blue Silver Grass rushed toward Tang Chen simultaneously.

Tang Chen gripped the Destruction Scepter.

The second black soul ring lit up.

"Myriad Annihilation Return to Void."

A black light sphere appeared atop the scepter.

The moment the light sphere appeared, the surrounding Blue Silver Grass slanted inward toward the center.

The vines were swallowed by the black power the moment they drew close.

Tang San immediately pulled back the Blue Silver Grass.

However, the black light sphere had already moved forward.

He executed the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, his figure shifting continuously.

The black light sphere remained steadfastly before him.

No matter where Tang San retreated, the light sphere would follow and move.

Blue Silver Grass rose from the ground continuously.

Every time it approached the black light sphere, it dissolved into shattered light.

Tang San's expression grew paler and paler.

He poured all his soul power into the Blue Silver Grass.

Several thick vines rushed out from beneath the Soul Arena Platform, entangling toward the black light sphere.

The destructive power surged abruptly.

All the vines crumbled simultaneously.

Tang Chen stepped forward.

The black light sphere pressed down toward Tang San.

Tang San crossed his arms, the Blue Silver Grass condensing three layers of barriers before him.

The first layer of barrier vanished instantly.

The second layer of barrier persisted for only a moment.

After the third layer of barrier shattered, the black light sphere stopped three inches before Tang San's chest.

The destructive power descended.

Tang San's knees heavily slammed into the Soul Arena Platform.

Bang!

The surface of the stone platform cracked open.

His hands braced the ground, his shoulders bearing the continuously increasing pressure.

"Concede."

Tang Chen looked at him.

Tang San did not reply.

He clenched his teeth, mobilizing his soul power once more.

Blue Silver Grass probed outward from his palms.

The moment the vines appeared, they were swallowed by the black light sphere.

Soul power backlash surged into his body.

Tang San's body swayed forward, his hands bracing the ground as his knees sank into the cracks.

Xiao Wu down below moved forward immediately.

"Ge!"

Tang Chen turned his head to look at her.

The purplish-black light on the Destruction Scepter intensified abruptly.

Xiao Wu stopped outside the boundary line.

She looked at Tang San kneeling in the center of the Soul Arena Platform, her hands placed before her, yet unable to draw any closer.

"Tang Chen!"

Dai Mubai shook off the Shi Brothers, charging toward Tang Chen.

Yu Tianheng intercepted from the side.

Blue thunder covered his dragon claws.

The attacks of the two collided mid-air.

Dai Mubai's body shook, stepping back several paces.

Shi Mo and Shi Mo advanced simultaneously.

Two tortoise shells sandwiched Dai Mubai from left and right.

His retreat route was thoroughly sealed off.

Ma Hongjun spat out the Phoenix Fire Line.

Dugu Yan waved her palm.

Jade-green poison mist bypassed both sides of the fire line, directly sealing the position beneath Ma Hongjun's feet.

Ma Hongjun had no choice but to ascend into the air to dodge.

Zhu Zhuqing's figure swept past from the flank.

Her claw struck Ma Hongjun's shoulder.

Ma Hongjun lost his balance, directly crossing the boundary line.

The host teacher immediately announced.

"Ma Hongjun out of bounds, eliminated!"

Ning Rongrong summoned the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda.

Just as the colorful light lit up, Dugu Yan had already arrived before her.

The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Poison Mist condensed into a barrier.

Ning Rongrong was unable to continue providing buffs for her teammates.

Shi Mo raised his tortoise shell, blocking Oscar's retreat route.

Oscar retreated repeatedly.

His heels touched the boundary line.

"We concede!"

Ning Rongrong put away the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda, pulling Oscar as she retreated off the Soul Arena Platform.

The host teacher raised a hand.

"Ning Rongrong, Oscar, eliminated!"

Shrek Academy had only Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Xiao Wu remaining.

Dai Mubai was still suppressed by Yu Tianheng and the Shi Brothers.

Xiao Wu was blocked at the flank by Zhu Zhuqing.

Tang San knelt before the black light sphere.

His Blue Silver Grass could no longer continue to condense.

Tang Chen held the Destruction Scepter, standing before him.

"Do you still want to continue?"

Tang San raised his head.

He looked at the Black Light Sphere hovering before his chest.

The destructive force did not truly fall, yet it completely sealed off his soul power, body, and retreat route.

"I haven't yet..."

"You no longer have any means left."

Tang Chen interrupted him.

"Your Blue Silver Grass cannot get close."

"Hidden Weapons cannot be used."

"Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track cannot leave either."

Tang Chen took a step forward.

The Black Light Sphere pressed down once more.

Tang San's arms were forced to bend under the pressure.

His knees sank entirely into the cracks of the stone platform.

The Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul kept struggling behind his back, yet it could never break free from the coverage of the destructive force.

"Tang San."

Tang Chen looked down at him.

"You lost to me two years ago."

"This time, you still don't even have the qualification to stand in front of me."

Tang San lowered his head to look at the ground.

Crushed stones pressed against his palms.

The surrounding spectators all watched this scene.

Not a single person from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team had been eliminated.

Yet Shrek Academy had only three people left.

Dai Mubai's arms were left numb from Yu Tianheng's shock.

Xiao Wu was forced to the edge by Zhu Zhuqing.

Meanwhile, Tang San knelt before Tang Chen.

"Tang San, admit defeat."

Tang Chen spoke once more.

Tang San's fingers tightened against the ground.

He wanted to stand up.

Yet the Black Light Sphere pressed against his front, and the Destruction Soul Power continually rushed into his body.

The Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul had only just condensed before it shattered once again.