Smashing Arenas Across the Land

The captain was severely injured, and three team members were eliminated outright. Everyone had thought this would be an evenly matched battle, but no one expected the situation to shift so quickly!

With Wang Tianyi joining them, the Imperial Fighting Team's combat style underwent an enormous transformation. Instead of cautiously using their agility-attack and control-type Soul Masters to open a breach, then having Yu Tianheng, the team's strongest member, tear through the enemy lines, Wang Tianyi now took the lead, breaking through the opposing defense alone. Captain Yu Tianheng and Shi Mo, whose Martial Soul was the Black Tortoise Turtle, followed close behind. One was a level-39 assault-type Battle Soul Elder, the other a level-38 defense-type Battle Soul Elder. Both stood among the very best at the Soul Elder level. The three of them became a spear, and even a shield as sturdy as the Overlord Fighting Team could not withstand them.

"This—this is simply a complete crushing victory!"

The host's voice was brimming with excitement. He had commentated on the Imperial Fighting Team's matches many times, but this was the first time he had witnessed such terrifying suppression from them!

"The Imperial Fighting Team's new member, Wang Tianyi, possesses level-32 Soul Power and two Thousand-Year Soul Rings, and he has rendered tremendous service! Fresh blood has been injected into this team, and its edge is now fully exposed! This is what a top-tier Soul Master team should be! I believe that at next year's Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, the Imperial Fighting Team will bring us a different kind of surprise!"

This was the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Imperial Fighting Team would represent the empire in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. It was a competition that would bring glory to their nation. Everyone hoped they would achieve good results, perhaps even seize the championship.

The host's words stirred the emotions of countless spectators. They eagerly anticipated the Imperial Fighting Team's future performance. Amid their cheers, Wang Tianyi and the others swiftly eliminated the remaining members of the Overlord Fighting Team. Their captain still tried to resist, unleashing his prized third soul skill, but the imposing Overlord Spear was as fragile as a bamboo pole before the Ruyi Jingu Bang. He sprayed blood wildly and was sent tumbling off the arena in utter disgrace, while the cheers of countless spectators rang in his ears. After all, the Overlord Fighting Team did not have a very good reputation.

"That was incredible! I've never fought such a satisfying match before! Hahaha! Wang Tianyi, you really are something!"

The brawny Shi Mo threw back his head and laughed. As the saying went, a support-type Soul Master who did not want to become an assault-type Soul Master was not a good defense-type Soul Master. He, too, had dreams of battle. Beyond its formidable defensive capabilities, Black Tortoise Might also possessed considerable offensive power. For example, his third soul skill was a genuine assault-type soul skill. This was another trump card of the Imperial Fighting Team. Originally, it had been intended for use should Yu Tianheng encounter an emergency, but now it seemed...

Once they got back, he would speak with Teacher Qin Ming and adjust their tactics! He wanted to be an assault-type Soul Master too. He wanted to charge into battle too!

"What's there to celebrate? Wasn't defeating people like them only natural? They were truly fortunate to witness my incomparably magnificent power!"

His arrogant persona had yet to fade. Wang Tianyi held his head high, only to be tossed into the air by the wildly excited Imperial Fighting Team members. He tried his best to maintain his elegance, but only ended up looking somewhat ridiculous.

"Well done, children. I'm proud of all of you!"

After returning to the lounge, Qin Ming came forward clapping. He was very satisfied with the new tactical arrangement. The team now had another person capable of shouldering responsibility!

"No one is leaving later. Heaven Dou Grand Hotel—Teacher's treating!"

Setting aside his loyalty to Shrek Academy, Qin Ming's teaching philosophy was quite sound. He had poured his heart and soul into the Imperial Fighting Team, and since he was not much older than them, all the team members had a very good relationship with him.

"Long live Teacher!"

"Teacher Qin Ming is such a generous big shot!"

"Idiot, shouldn't you say he's generous instead?"

Amid laughter and cheerful chatter, everyone surrounded Qin Ming as they headed toward the grand hotel. However, the team's dynamic had already changed. Normally, Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan stood to Qin Ming's right, while the two Shi Family brothers stood to his left. But now, Yu Tianheng moved to Qin Ming's left, leaving the place at his right for Wang Tianyi.

Qin Ming was extremely generous. His salary was high, but this luxurious meal would still cost him half a month's wages. Yet he did not care. As long as he presented the Imperial Fighting Team's current achievements to the three education committee members, those three old men would surely be grinning from ear to ear—and would gladly double his salary again!

Wang Tianyi had never seen such a lavish feast before. In his normal persona, he stared wide-eyed in amazement. Still, he could now be considered modestly wealthy himself, with several thousand Gold Soul Coins in savings.

The banquet was filled with laughter and chatter. Shi Mo took the opportunity to raise his idea, and Qin Ming readily agreed, since he had been thinking the same thing. They would replace the spear formation originally centered on Yu Tianheng with a trident centered around Wang Tianyi, Yu Tianheng, and Shi Mo. Dugu Yan would control the field, Ye Lingling would provide support, and depending on their opponents, they would either send out two agility-attack-type Soul Masters at once or just one...

"Everyone!"

Halfway through the banquet, Qin Ming suddenly set down his chopsticks. His expression turned somewhat serious as he announced his next teaching plan!

"We have challenged nearly all the Soul Elder-level teams in Heaven Dou City. There are no longer any teams here that can make us feel pressure! So next, we will travel throughout the Heaven Dou Empire and compete in the various Great Soul Arenas! I know everyone is very strong now, and Soul Elder teams from smaller places cannot pose much of a threat to us. But you must still put aside your arrogance and compete with the attitude of scholars! Perhaps during this process, we will gain some entirely new insights!"

A great deal of real combat was the best way to improve one's strength! The Imperial Fighting Team could now be considered one of the top Soul Elder-level teams within the Heaven Dou Empire. Qin Ming planned to spend two months challenging renowned Soul Elder teams in arenas across the empire, then return to Heaven Dou City and have the team members with higher Soul Power enter seclusion to break through to Soul Ancestor!

Naturally, no one objected. They were all full of anticipation for the coming journey. Wang Tianyi, standing nearby, also perked up. They were going to challenge renowned Soul Elder teams in Great Soul Arenas everywhere? That meant they would run into the Shrek Seven Monsters, right?

Heh, my poor little system hasn't shown itself in a long time. I hope those so-called Shrek Seven Monsters can bring me a few surprises!

The next day, after Qin Ming explained his plan to the three education committee members, he led the Imperial Fighting Team onto their journey of training! Whenever they passed through a city, they would head to its Soul Arena and smash the place up, thoroughly crushing its Soul Elder teams. The training results were excellent, and Wang Tianyi also made a fortune. In the blink of an eye, more than a month had passed. At last, they drew close to the Balak Kingdom, close to... Suotuo City!