Ma Hongjun Battles Plant Academy
Yu Xiaogang looked at Liu Erlong with a pained expression and said helplessly, "Erlong, you're still so impulsive. You can't lose your composure just because you care about the children. Xiao San is my disciple, and I treat him like my own child. I'm heartbroken that Tang San and the other students are injured, but this is a competition, and some injuries are normal. Huo Lei from the Blazing Fire Academy is right. We can't just allow ourselves to hurt others and then get angry when others hurt us. That's wrong. Besides, do you really think a genius like Huo Lei is so easy to kill?"
Liu Erlong gradually calmed down and looked at Yu Xiaogang in surprise. "You mean that Huo Lei has a powerful force behind him?"
Yu Xiaogang nodded and said, "I don't know if they existed before, but they should exist now. Think about the purpose of holding the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academy. Putting aside the nobles and various sects, those who possess Twin Martial Souls are geniuses that only appear once in a century. When the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Hall see such geniuses, they will definitely spare no effort to win them over and recruit them. They will offer all sorts of benefits and even send people to protect them. If I were them, I would definitely do the same. So don't act rashly, lest you bring trouble upon yourself."
"Xiaogang, you're right, but I still can't swallow this. If I get the chance, I'll definitely teach him a lesson." Although Liu Erlong agreed with Yu Xiaogang's words, he was still furious.
Yu Xiaogang looked at Liu Erlong with a solemn expression and instructed, "Before the Soul Master Tournament ends, don't make any rash moves, lest you affect the children's competition."
"Understood," Liu Erlong replied.
Tang San's injury is good news for most of the academies participating in the Promotion Round, especially those academies that haven't yet faced Shrek Academy and have a good chance of achieving good results.
Time passed day by day, and on the sixth day of the Promotion Round, Tang San appeared in the stands.
Huo Wu reminded Huo Lei beside her, "Huo Lei, look! Tang San is recovering pretty quickly. In just three days, the injuries on his face have completely healed."
Huo Lei said calmly, "His injuries aren't serious. Besides, the military camp has not only doctors but also healing-type Soul Master, so it's normal that he recovered quickly."
Huo Wu said, "Teacher Xie Chong said that Shrek Academy is playing against the Plant Academy today. I wonder who they will send out."
Huo Lei smiled slightly, looking completely unconcerned. "It's not really important. Anyway, we won't be able to face Shrek again in the Promotion Round. There aren't many academies that can beat the six of you. Only the other three elemental academies still have a chance. If you can't handle them, I'm still here. Don't worry about the other academies. Just focus on watching the competition."
Shortly after the match began, those watching were astonished. In the first three matches, Shrek Academy had been defeated by the opposing Plant Academy, who had swept all three opponents. The Plant Academy had only sent one student, yet they had already defeated Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and Tai Long.
The student sent by the Plant Academy was a level 41 Soul Ancestor with a vine-like Martial Soul, similar in effect to Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, only much thicker. He possessed strong control abilities, completely overpowering Huang Yuan and his two companions. His single-handed defeat of three opponents put considerable pressure on the Shrek Academy.
When Tai Long, who was the third player to appear, was defeated by his opponent, a single sentence from the opponent changed the atmosphere of the entire Shrek Academy Team.
After defeating Tai Long, the students from the Plant Academy said smugly, "Shrek Academy is nothing special after all!"
Ever since Shrek Academy was defeated by Huo Lei in a seven-game sweep, it has been looked down upon by students from various kingdoms and duchies. It's understandable that the students from the Plant Academy, having won three consecutive matches, would become complacent and say such things.
The fourth Shrek Academy student to appear was Ma Hongjun, who had never appeared before. At this moment, his chubby face was flushed red as he glared angrily at his opponent from the Plant Academy.
"Is Shrek Academy out of talent? Sending a meatball to play in the match?" Huo Lie laughed from the stands.
Huo Lie's words resonated with the others at the Blazing Fire Academy.
Huo Yun scoffed, "This fat guy seems to have never shown up before. Maybe Shrek Academy really has no one else to send. Hahaha."
Huo Lei's attention was entirely focused on the competition, and he paid no attention to his teammates' conversations.
On the field, the students from the Plant Academy had smiles on their faces, but their eyes were full of contempt when they looked at Ma Hongjun.
The two did not immediately begin fighting, but instead exchanged words.
Ma Hongjun appeared quite innocent, as if he were discussing something with his opponent.
Huo Lei observed the two's performance, inwardly criticizing Ma Hongjun, "This fat guy, he's really good at putting on airs, just like Xiao Wu, acting all weak and innocent, but when it comes to fighting, he's more ruthless than anyone else. Shrek Academy trains nothing but acting masters. No wonder, all the teachers are good at bragging, Flender and Yu Xiaogang are both incredibly good at conning people. Like teacher, like student."
At this moment, on the competition field, Ma Hongjun had already activated his Martial Soul, and four Soul Ring rose from his feet, two yellow and two purple, the best Soul Ring Configuration.
The students from the Plant Academy stared wide-eyed, their expressions filled with astonishment.
The academy spectators in the stands, especially those from the Four Elements Academy, were equally surprised.
Huo Lie and Huo Yun, who were just mocking Ma Hongjun, were now dumbfounded and speechless.
The other members of the Blazing Fire Academy also showed varying degrees of surprise on their faces. Only Huo Lei remained calm.
Xie Chong couldn't help but sigh, "Shrek Academy has been hiding its secrets quite well. I didn't expect that one of their students would have a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor."
"Never underestimate your opponent, never judge a book by its cover, and of course, never lose confidence in yourself." Huo Lei said without looking at anyone, as if he were speaking to a comrade.
While the students from the Plant Academy were still in shock, Ma Hongjun had already made his move. His First Soul Ring shone brightly, and a line of fire shot out from his mouth, heading straight for his opponent.
Dense vines rapidly rose from the ground, forming a protective wall. Ma Hongjun's purplish-red Flame easily pierced through his opponent's defenses and burned his clothes.
The students from the Plant Academy were shocked. Without hesitation, they rolled over and fell to the ground, their bodies rolling rapidly in an attempt to extinguish the Flame on their bodies. At the same time, countless green vines rushed towards Ma Hongjun, trying to block their opponent's attack.
Ma Hongjun remained motionless, refusing to advance. A cold smile appeared on his face, and the Flame on his body intensified, turning the green vines to ashes the moment they touched the purplish-red Flame.
The purplish-red Flame on the Plant Academy student's body did not extinguish as he rolled around. The powerful attachment ability and the intense burning caused him to writhe in agony on the ground.
"We concede defeat," the teacher leading the team from the Plant Academy shouted to the referee.
As the opponent conceded defeat, Ma Hongjun lightly raised his right hand and withdrew the Flame. The students from the Plant Academy gradually stopped rolling around, but by then their clothes were mostly burned off, and their bodies were charred black.
Next, the four students sent by the Plant Academy were all plant-type Soul Master in their thirties. Although they were all Control System, they were all completely suppressed by Ma Hongjun's Flame and could not play any role at all.