The Spear's Momentum, the Beginning of a Crushing Victory

"Remember what I said. Hold back in this match. Under no circumstances are you allowed to kill anyone!"

Qin Ming had reminded them again and again, but the Imperial Fighting Team had heard it so many times their ears had grown calluses. After perfunctorily agreeing, Yu Tianheng led Wang Tianyi, Dugu Yan, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Osler, and Ye Lingling onto the arena of Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena. Cheers from the audience rang in their ears, while countless nobles watched feverishly from the private boxes. The Imperial Fighting Team was the protagonist of this spirit battle; compared to them, the Shrek Seven Monsters seemed far less impressive.

"Tianyi, how should we fight this?"

Though Yu Tianheng was the captain, he still had to ask Wang Tianyi for his opinion. Of course, they had already prepared their tactics. It simply depended on which personality Wang Tianyi had for this match.

"Do we need tactics against a pack of ants?"

The arrogance in Wang Tianyi's brow could not be concealed. Clearly, when facing the Shrek Seven Monsters, his arrogant personality had swallowed his reason. The unruly Six-Eared Perfected Lord had begun influencing his thoughts. A battle-hardened aura radiated from him as he looked disdainfully at the Shrek group emerging from another entrance.

"Good, good, good! Brothers, proceed according to Plan Three!"

Yu Tianheng was delighted. He knew this match was in the bag! Wang Tianyi in his arrogant state was acknowledged by everyone as incredibly powerful—and extremely reliable.

"That flashy bastard is Wang Tianyi?"

Dai Mubai raised a brow. There was still quite a gap between a portrait and the real person. Looking at Wang Tianyi's two-toned hair at his temples, one gold and one black, his mismatched golden and black eyes, and that expression of equal-opportunity contempt for everyone, Dai Mubai's face darkened. Damn it, that guy was even flashier than him. This was intolerable! To borrow Tang San's words, he already had a death wish!

"Yes, that's him! Boss Dai, be careful later!"

Tang San's eyes were filled with fighting spirit! Wang Tianyi was the most dazzling genius in the history of Notting Junior Soul Master Academy. Upon graduation alone, he had already reached the level of a Three-Ring Soul Elder, while Xiao Wu and Tang San had only been level 29 Soul Grandmasters, constantly suppressed by him. But now, Xiao Wu and Tang San had both become Soul Elders, and their strength was no longer what it used to be. It was time for Tang San to claim his first victory over Wang Tianyi!

After the familiar procedures, a referee whose strength was merely that of a Soul Ancestor stepped onto the stage. This guy was practically just there to make up the numbers.

"Both sides, release your Martial Souls!"

Buzz—

The distinctive hum of Soul Rings resounded throughout the arena!

The Imperial Fighting Team was made up entirely of Three-Ring Soul Elders, and every one of their Soul Rings was of extremely high quality. Although the Shrek Seven Monsters also possessed the optimal Soul Ring configuration, several Soul Grandmasters were among them. Who was stronger was obvious at a glance.

Wang Tianyi stood in the center of the formation, with Shi Mo to his left and Yu Tianheng to his right. Dugu Yan's Excitement Poison was already itching to be unleashed. The moment the referee announced the start of the match, Wang Tianyi and the other two charged out!

"Go! Crush them!"

There was no need for any probing. Yu Tianheng immediately unleashed his Thunderous Might! Violent lightning formed the battlefield control unique to assault-type Beast Martial Soul Masters, while Wang Tianyi stepped on three Soul Rings. His speed was clearly far beyond the others. In the blink of an eye, Dai Mubai, standing at the very front of the team, could already make out the patterns on Wang Tianyi's Golden Chainmail Armor.

However, the Shrek Seven Monsters reacted quickly as well. They had adopted a relatively conservative defensive strategy. Dai Mubai and Xiao Wu stood at the front, Blue Silver Grass already wrapped around their waists. Yet they had clearly been startled by the Imperial Fighting Team's aggressive tactics.

"Charging alone into the enemy formation—you're as arrogant as ever!"

Tang San's gaze turned cold. He understood Wang Tianyi well and knew that the Imperial Fighting Team would definitely attack fiercely because their overall strength surpassed that of the Shrek Seven Monsters. Thus, they had already prepared an encirclement, waiting for someone to become separated.

As expected, Wang Tianyi was the one who broke away.

"Let me test you! Let's see just how strong you are!"

"Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"

Dai Mubai roared, staring fearlessly at the charging Wang Tianyi. Ning Rongrong behind him promptly provided support as well. The assistance of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was considerable, so much so that Dai Mubai felt as though he could fight a Soul Ancestor. Facing Wang Tianyi, who leaped into the air and swung his Golden Cudgel down at him, Dai Mubai chose to take it head-on!

"Courting death!"

The bowl-thick Golden Cudgel whipped up gusts of wind. How could the force contained within it be less than ten thousand jin? Although the White Tiger Martial Soul was an exceptionally powerful strength-type assault Beast Martial Soul, it still could not withstand such tremendous force. Besides, clubs seemed to have a natural advantage over tigers.

Boom—

Using flesh and blood to withstand a crushing blow from the Golden Cudgel? Wang Tianyi had to respect Dai Mubai for being a real man!

The more imposing he had looked when blocking it, the more miserable he looked when he was sent flying. Still, there was one thing worth praising: even as he flew away, there was no fear on Dai Mubai's face—because the blow had knocked him senseless.

"Even a firefly dares compete with the bright moon? You truly overestimate yourself!"

Wang Tianyi displayed his ferocious might. One strike of his cudgel apparently had not satisfied him, and he turned his attention toward Xiao Wu.

"Little rabbit, long time no see!"

With a savage grin, the Ruyi Jingu Bang smashed down once more. But Xiao Wu had anticipated it. Enhanced by Ning Rongrong, her speed had increased by more than a notch. She narrowly evaded Wang Tianyi's first wave of attacks. The thick Ruyi Jingu Bang crashed into the ground, smashing spiderweb-like cracks across the solid arena floor. Dirt and stone flew everywhere; he showed absolutely no mercy!

"Xiao Wu! Come back!"

Tang San yanked the Blue Silver Grass, intending to pull Xiao Wu back into the team. However, a large hand covered in dragon scales grabbed hold of the vine-like Blue Silver Grass.

"This is a team spirit battle! You people are being far too careless!"

Yu Tianheng's Soul Power far exceeded Tang San's. In the blink of an eye, violent lightning left charred marks all across the Blue Silver Grass until it shattered!

"Boss Dai, Boss Dai, are you alright? Here, eat some sausages! Fatty, what are you waiting for? Get in there!"

After only a momentary exchange, the Shrek Seven Monsters had fallen into an absolute disadvantage. Their captain, Dai Mubai, had been injured directly by Wang Tianyi. Oscar was currently using his Martial Soul sausages to treat Dai Mubai, but from the corner of his eye, he noticed that Ma Hongjun, who should have stepped forward, was hiding even farther back than him, a support-type Soul Master. Furious, Oscar went over and kicked him.

"Ah! I'll fight you all to the death!"

Ma Hongjun was startled, but the situation had reddened his eyes as well. Zhu Zhuqing, who had been hiding in the back of the team and should have been protecting the support-type Soul Masters, had already charged out. Yet the incredibly swift Hell Spirit Cat had encountered an opponent. Shi Mo, standing at the front, swung his massive shield. Zhu Zhuqing's cat claws scratching against it were no different from tickling it!

"Tang San, long time no see!"

Wang Tianyi scattered Ma Hongjun's flames with a single strike of his cudgel, then fixed his icy gaze on Tang San at the center of the team. Tang San took a deep breath. He could not avoid this battle! Left with no choice, Shrek's first trump card could only be revealed!

Eight azure spider lances, their tips gleaming with purple light, extended from behind him. They were unmistakably the Eight Spider Lances!

"Wang Tianyi, much has changed since we last met! Today, who lives and who dies is still uncertain!"