Time flies, and soon it was the second day of the qualifiers.
Lin Mo, as usual, came to the VIP area with the members of Heaven Dou Team One to watch the game.
The Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena was still bustling with activity, and the stands were packed with people.
Unlike the relaxed expressions of the Heaven Dou Team One, the Shrek Academy members looked rather grim.
Because they had extremely bad luck today, they drew Elephant Armor Academy directly in the second round.
The Elephant Armor Academy is backed by the Elephant Armor Sect, and the Martial Soul of its seven main members are all the direct descendant Martial Soul of the Elephant Armor Sect, the Diamond Mammoth.
A Beast Martial Soul renowned for its defense and power, it ranks among the top Defense System Martial Soul.
In terms of defensive capabilities alone, it is second only to the purely Defense System Plate Armored Giant Rhinoceros.
Shrek Academy was prepared for strong teams to come during the preliminary rounds, but they didn't expect it to happen so early.
There are a total of 28 teams in their main region, and each team needs to play one match per day against the other 27 teams during the qualifiers.
The winner gets one point, and the loser gets no points. After 27 rounds, only the top five teams in points can advance to the next round of the qualifying tournament.
Shrek Academy had already conducted research on its opponents in the preliminary rounds. The only teams Elephant Armor caught their eye and were qualified to compete for the finals were Divine Wind, Heavenly Water, Tianshui, Thunderclap, and Blazing Fire.
These five academies represent the elements of wind, fire, water, thunder, and earth, and are collectively known as the Five Elements Academy within the Heaven Dou Empire.
However, because Elephant Armor Academy is supported by the Elephant Armor Sect, the relationship between the four academies of Divine Wind, Blazing Fire, Heavenly Water, and Thunderclap is closer.
Shrek Academy was naturally prepared to face these five academies, but they didn't expect to encounter Elephant Armor Academy in the second round of the preliminaries.
Their good mood after defeating the Heaven Dou Second Team on the first day vanished instantly.
The night before.
Shrek Academy's temporary rest area.
Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang stood before the crowd and spoke in a low voice, "Tomorrow's opponent is Elephant Armor Academy. With our current lineup and strength, our chances of winning in a direct confrontation are slim."
"I suggest we forfeit this match."
"Withdraw?" Dai Mubai suddenly raised his head. " Grandmaster, we haven't even fought yet, how can you be sure we can't win?"
Tang San also looked at Yu Xiaogang, his brows furrowed.
He respected his teacher's judgment, but he also couldn't accept retreating without a fight.
Yu Xiaogang sighed and explained, "The qualifiers are not the knockout stage. Losing a match does not mean you are eliminated."
As long as we accumulate enough points, we can still advance.
The Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul of the Elephant Armor Academy excels in defense and strength, making it a significant counter to us.
" Sheer Force a match not only reduces our chances of winning, but it will also likely expose our weaknesses prematurely, and could even lead to injuries to our players, affecting subsequent matches."
"Conserving strength and strategically forfeiting a match is a wiser choice."
Flender stood to the side, not speaking immediately.
As the dean, he not only needs to consider the college's academic performance, but also the safety and morale of the students.
"I disagree," Dai Mubai said firmly. "To admit defeat before even fighting—what kind of spirit is that? Shrek Academy's spirit is that those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre, not that they flee without a fight!"
Tang San: "Teacher, I understand your concerns, but I still want to give it a try."
"This Soul Master Tournament is not only a competition for the academy, but also an opportunity for you to prove yourself."
I want to prove to everyone that your theory is correct, and that the students and disciples you have taught are in no way inferior to anyone else.
"If we back down just because our opponent is strong, then all the so-called proof becomes meaningless."
Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San, remained silent for a long time, and finally let out a long sigh.
"In that case, prepare well. Remember, if things are impossible, don't force it; there's no shame in admitting defeat."
The scene from the memory flashed through Tang San's mind.
He took a deep breath, suppressed his distracting thoughts, and his gaze sharpened again.
Abstain? Impossible!
He wants to win, and he wants to win spectacularly!
He wanted to clear his teacher's name!
With the host's announcement, the match between the Shrek Academy and Elephant Armor Academy officially began.
Because both teams are strong, their arena is the largest, large enough to accommodate both teams' players to fully demonstrate their skills.
Both teams entered the ring from the side passages.
The Shrek Academy team that appeared this time was their main force: Tang San, Yu Tianheng, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Ning Rongrong.
Three Soul Ancestor, Four Soul Elder.
Tang San, Yu Tianheng, and Dai Mubai had four Soul Ring rising beneath their feet—two yellow and two purple. Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar...
Ning Rongrong and the other three had three Soul Ring: two yellow and one purple.
In terms of Soul Ring and Soul Power Level configuration, they are consistent with the opposing Elephant Armor Academy.
The Elephant Armor Academy is led by the Elephant Armor Sect Huyan Zhen Huyan Li. Huyan Li's cultivation level is 43, the same as Tang San's.
The remaining six, two of whom were Soul Ancestor and four of whom Soul Elder, were consistent with the Shrek Academy students in terms of the number and configuration of their Soul Ring.
However, when all seven members of the Elephant Armor Academy stepped onto the arena, a low gasp of surprise rippled through the entire Great Soul Arena.
Because their size is simply too enormous.
The seven men, all averaging over two meters tall, with bulging muscles and incredibly heavy weights, stood on the ring like seven moving hills.
Although Lin Mo had anticipated this, he was still somewhat surprised when he actually saw the physiques of the Elephant Armor Academy team members.
The lightest of these seven people weighs over 300 jin (approximately 150 kg), while the heaviest, the leader Huyan Li over 500 jin (approximately 250 kg).
It seems their strength is linked to their weight; the stronger they are, the heavier they are.
These guys have real appetites!
However, unlike Lin Mo, who was just watching the show, Tang San, who was serving as the main control Soul Master of the Shrek Team on stage, had an extremely ugly expression.
The moment the referee announced the start of the match, Tang San felt immense pressure.
At the same time, the seven direct descendants of the Elephant Armor Sect standing in front of the Shrek Academy Team threw off their shirts, revealing their fat bodies.
Their already incredibly robust bodies swelled even more after the Martial Soul Possession to them, and some of their loose fat rapidly bulged into exaggerated and terrifying muscles.
A layer of dark yellow stratum corneum emerged on the skin's surface, shimmering with a metallic sheen.
What makes them look even more inhuman is that their noses are also extending and lengthening at the same time, while their upper lips are turned up and their two fangs grow a full foot long.
Martial Soul Possession: Diamond Mammoth!
A powerful aura emanated from them; the seven of them stood side by side, like an insurmountable city wall.
Tang San unleashed his Blue Silver Grass almost the instant they completed their Martial Soul Possession, launching a probing attack.
Dozens of thick Blue Silver Grass vines shot out from his hand, wrapping Entanglement Huyan Li Yanli at the forefront and attempting to restrict his movements.
However, while the Blue Silver Grass control technique was quite effective against other Soul Master in the past, it was completely ineffective against the large, fat students from the Elephant Armor Academy whose Martial Soul were all Diamond Mammoth. His Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul's Entanglement and Parasite Soul Skill were utterly useless.
Faced with the Blue Silver Grass on his body, Huyan Li didn't even struggle. He simply took a step forward, and the Blue Silver Grass was mercilessly crushed and torn to shreds by him.
The sound of breaking was clearly audible.
Tang San's pupils contracted, and his heart sank; the situation he feared most had come to pass.
The Diamond Mammoth's defense and strength far exceeded his expectations; his Blue Silver Grass was utterly ineffective against Diamond Mammoth.
"Haha, Blue Silver Grass? You think you can keep us occupied with something like that?"
Huyan Li let out a muffled laugh, flicking his elephant trunk, " Shrek, if this is all you've got, then I advise you to admit defeat now, to avoid getting hurt!"