Shrek Academy vs. Thunderclap Academy
The students of the Shrek Academy achieved excellent results, and Yu Xiaogang's usually gloomy face softened.
Yu Xiaogang smiled at Ma Hongjun, "Don't be too smug. Today's victory was only possible because your Flame completely countered the opponent's Martial Soul, allowing you to defeat seven opponents in a row. In other situations, it wouldn't be so simple. For example, against Shui Bing'er from the Skywater Academy, or against Agility Attack System Soul Master like Zhu Zhuqing, it would be very difficult for you to win. Even if you managed to win, your Soul Power would inevitably be greatly depleted."
"Uh..." Ma Hongjun scratched his head, his excitement immediately diminished, and he looked at Yu Xiaogang speechless.
Yu Xiaogang maintained his smile and spoke again, "In a team, Power Attack System, Soul Master, and support- Control System Soul Master Soul Master are all of paramount importance. They are the first targets that opponents notice. Therefore, you must not only maximize your offensive power but also protect yourself as much as possible. As Power Attack System Soul Master, you need to learn to fight alone, since you can't always have teammates by your side. Don't be arrogant in victory or discouraged in defeat; always maintain a calm and composed mindset."
The Shrek Academy students nodded in agreement; they all understood that Yu Xiaogang wasn't just referring to Ma Hongjun himself.
"Alright, we can leave now." Yu Xiaogang called out and led everyone away.
In the following days, Blazing Fire Academy advanced triumphantly, maintaining a winning streak in the Promotion Round. During this period, Huo Yun, Huo Yu, and Huo Lie had the most appearances, and Xie Chong sometimes even scheduled them to play first. After all, they could generally handle some of the academies from the kingdom and duchy, and their results were quite good. During this time, Huo Wu also accomplished a feat of defeating seven opponents single-handedly. As for the Huo brothers, Huo Chui and Huo Jun, because they were support-type Soul Master, they were always arranged to play sixth in turn.
After defeating Shrek Academy, Huo Lei made a promise, so in every scheduled appearance, he was always ranked seventh, after Huo Chui or Huo Jun.
Of the academies that clashed, only Thunderclap Academy managed to reach the Huo Lei match; the other academies lost after only five matches at most, making the last two opponents essentially useless. Even Godwind Academy lost before even reaching the Huo Lei match.
At this point, Blazing Fire Academy has won eleven out of fourteen matches. Of the five academies that qualified from Heaven Dou City, only Skywater Academy has not yet been drawn.
Blazing Fire Academy has achieved an eleven-game winning streak and is currently in first place in the Promotion Round within the Heaven Dou Empire.
There are only three matches left in the Promotion Round. In the next three days of competition, only Skywater Academy will pose a challenge, while the other two are not worth mentioning at all.
Today, Blazing Fire Academy drew an academy from a duchy, which Huo Lei didn't even care about. He knew academies from other kingdoms couldn't reach him, and he wasn't worried about those from the duchy. His focus remained on the Shrek Academy. After all, Shrek Academy hadn't yet faced Thunderclap Academy or Godwind Academy.
"The first match of the day is between the Shrek Academy and Thunderclap Academy. Students from both sides, please enter the arena." The referee's voice resounded throughout the arena.
Upon hearing the names of the two competing academies, Huo Lei instantly perked up, focusing all his attention on the competition field.
The students from both sides quickly took their positions. Shrek Academy sent out Tai Long, who possessed the Mighty Gorilla Martial Soul.
After the match began, both sides immediately released their respective Martial Soul. The student sent by the Thunderclap Academy was a Three-Ring Soul Elder, whose Martial Soul was two dagger-like weapons.
The Thunderclap Academy students launched Lightning attack on Tai Long, their two daggers crossing over each other, releasing blue electricity.
Tai Long is a strength-type Soul Master with thick skin and strong resistance to blows. Even so, he was knocked to the ground several times by his opponent under the attack of Lightning. His hair was standing on end and his clothes were torn in many places.
Just as Tai Long was about to collapse, the electric current on the two daggers of the Thunderclap Academy student gradually decreased, and in the blink of an eye, the current went out completely.
Huo Lei chuckled inwardly, "These students from the Thunderclap Academy are too weak; their battery ran out so quickly."
On the other hand, Tai Long seemed to be brimming with energy. Although he looked somewhat disheveled, he couldn't hide the smug expression on his face.
Tai Long's advantage as a strength-type Soul Master began to emerge. He knocked his opponent to the ground with just a few punches and kicks, securing victory directly.
Xie Chong sighed, "Lightning attacks are indeed powerful, but their endurance is generally insufficient. It really is a case of every advantage having its disadvantages."
After hearing Xie Chong's words, Huo Lei asked curiously, "Teacher Xie Chong, according to you, how should this drawback be solved?"
Xie Chong smiled and said, "This can be difficult in some ways, but it can also be easy in others. Of course, it's not difficult for you. There are three ways to solve the problem of insufficient endurance: first, improve physical strength; second, improve your strength level; and third, the most direct way, is to absorb Soul Bone."
Huo Lei nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.
At this moment, on the field, Tai Long had already defeated the second student from the Thunderclap Academy.
If Tai Long appeared in his current state, people would definitely think he was a Delia, and the most destitute kind at that, with tattered clothes and his entire body charred black from being electrocuted. After being attacked by Lightning by two opponents, he was already at his last gasp.
As expected, after the third student from the Thunderclap Academy took the stage, he was defeated after using only a simple Soul Skill.
Jing Ling was the second student from the Shrek Academy to appear.
Instead of engaging in direct combat with his opponent, he utilized his speed advantage, constantly dodging to wear down his opponent's energy.
Seeing his opponent dodge his attacks several times, the Thunderclap Academy student became enraged and unleashed a wide-range Lightning attack. However, by sheer coincidence, the released current not only failed to increase but instead diminished, causing his expression to instantly turn grim.
After a few breaths, the Thunderclap Academy students ran out of energy and became lambs to the slaughter.
Jing Ling defeated him with just one Soul Skill, which naturally led to the introduction of the fourth student from the Thunderclap Academy.
Huo Lei looked towards the Thunderclap Academy stands and saw their instructor talking to the team members. Then, the student walked into the competition area.
After the fourth student from the Thunderclap Academy entered the arena, he no longer used a single-target attack like his predecessor, but instead launched a wide-range attack, giving Jing Ling no chance to dodge. He unleashed two large-range attack Soul Skill in succession, directly blasting Jing Ling out of the arena.
Huo Lei felt something. "Lightning's single-target attack is incredibly powerful, while its area-of-effect attack is weaker, but it has the advantage of a large coverage area. My First Soul Skill of the Lightning Martial Soul already has this capability, but the attack range is not large enough. It would be great if the range and attack power could be increased several times over."
Huo Lei regained his composure and focused his attention back on the competition arena. He noticed that Huang Yuan from the Shrek Academy had already entered the arena.
"He has neither Tai Long's defense nor Jing Ling's speed. He's just average in every aspect. It seems he's here to wear down his opponent as well." Huo Lei flashed through his mind.
After a brief exchange, Huang Yuan was defeated by the student from the Thunderclap Academy, just as Huo Lei had predicted. However, he had likely already achieved his goal.
The members of the Shrek Seven Monsters finally made their appearance. Xiao Wu walked briskly onto the competition field. She was also the fourth student sent by the Shrek Academy.