With half an hour to go before the match starts, the Shrek Team is discussing tactics in the rest area.
"You can arrange things for Little San," Dai Mubai said excitedly to Tang San.
Upon hearing this, the rest of the Shrek members all turned their gazes toward Tang San.
Tang San didn't stand on ceremony, nodding without hesitation and saying solemnly, "Then I won't be polite either. Shortly, it will be me, Mubai, Yi Ran, Jing Ling, Huang Yuan, Jiang Zhu, and Tai Long who will step forward. The humiliation inflicted upon us by the Heaven Dou Royal Academy will be repaid with blood today. One minute to eliminate them."
As soon as Tang San finished speaking, a chilling atmosphere swept through the Shrek Team.
The competition then officially began, and the shock to the audience when they saw three members of Shrek reach the Soul Ancestor was like a thunderclap from a clear sky! It should be noted that the Five Elements Academy, one of the seeded teams, only had two or three Soul Ancestor.
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team was originally a group of noble children, pampered and spoiled. They were stunned when they saw the strength of their opponents.
In a single encounter, he was trapped by Tang San's Blue Silver Cage, then hit by Dai Mubai's group attack Soul Skill ' White Tiger Meteor Shower ', and then attacked by Jing Ling and Meng Yiran's attack Soul Skill in turn.
The members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team were covered in blood and had broken bones.
"Referee, I have a complaint. They're not competing, they're killing people. They've violated the rules. I demand they be forfeited!" The instructor leading the team from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy roared angrily at the referee.
The referee had already realized what was happening, and his stern gaze immediately fell upon the Shrek Academy team members.
Tang San smiled calmly and said, "Respected referee, I only have one question for you. Are they dead?"
The referee paused for a moment, then turned to look at the seven members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team lying on the ground. Indeed, although all seven were seriously injured, they were still breathing and should not be dead.
The referee then loudly announced, " Shrek Academy wins the first match of the first round of the preliminary rounds!"
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team was utterly defeated by an unknown team of Soul Master in just one minute. The shock it brought to everyone was immense.
In the VIP section, Xue Ye's face was ashen. He abruptly stood up, glaring at Prince Xue Xing, and his voice was forced out through clenched teeth. "This is what you've done!"
Prince Xue Xing broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly tried to explain, "Your Majesty, please calm down! This is only the second team; our first team is the true elite, and they will surely be able to save face!"
Even so, the Second Team's utter and humiliating defeat, with blood splattered on the arena, was tantamount to a resounding slap in the face to the Heaven Dou Empire in public.
The three education commissioners, their faces ashen, stormed off. The nobles in the stands whispered amongst themselves, their words filled with shame and embarrassment, as if they had been stripped naked and put on display.
Even the members of Heaven Dou Team One, who were watching the match from the viewing area, felt uncomfortable under the strange looks they were receiving. Some of those looks were mocking, some were sympathetic, and some were even gloating.
In the end, the members of Heaven Dou Team One had no choice but to flee the spectator area in a sorry state and hide in a secluded rest room, as if that would allow them to escape the aftermath of that humiliation.
As the opening match concluded and Tang San was leaving, as expected, Tang San Ning Fengzhi came to find him and led him to a quiet VIP room, where a handsome young man named Xue Qinghe was sitting.
Ning Fengzhi was entrusted by Xue Qinghe to introduce Xue Qinghe to Tang San.
Unfortunately Ning Fengzhi didn't know that Xue Qinghe was Qian Renxue. Although Ning Fengzhi had recently heard some rumors about Qian Renxue, after probing and investigating in secret many times, he still couldn't find anything suspicious.
When Ning Fengzhi learned about Tang San's background, an idea immediately came to mind. He told Xue Qinghe about Tang San's background to see if he could lure the snake out of its hole.
After exchanging pleasantries, Xue Qinghe told Tang San what she knew about Tang San's father, Tang Hao's, background and the reasons for his seclusion.
Tang San was thrilled to learn that he was born into the former number one sect, the Clear Sky Sect, and that the hammer in his left hand was the Clear Sky Hammer. He was also excited to learn his father's true identity.
Xue Qinghe was also impressed by Tang San's calm demeanor and secretly harbored the desire to win him over. He even forgot his identity as the young master of the Spirit Hall and the deep-seated hatred between the Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect.
Ning Fengzhi, who was standing to the side, did not notice anything unusual, and the three of them said their goodbyes and left.
Inside the rest area of Heaven Dou Team One, the air was so heavy it seemed almost tangible. Osler slammed his fist against the wall, making the hanging lamp hum, his handsome face contorted with rage. " Shrek Academy is clearly retaliating intentionally! Seeing their arrogant attitude, I really want to go up and fight them."
"Alas, it's a pity our team can't play in the preliminaries and qualifying rounds." Yu Feng leaned against the window, his tone full of regret. "Otherwise, with the strength of our captain and vice-captain, dealing with Shrek Academy would have been a piece of cake, wouldn't it? We would definitely have been able to wash away this shameful disgrace for the academy!"
As soon as Yu Feng finished speaking, a cold snort came from the center of the rest area. Dugu Yan said calmly, "Shut up, all of you. Team Two is just a bunch of good-for-nothings. They're spoiled and pampered, and they don't train properly. It's no wonder they failed."
"And Shrek does have some skill, but they only managed to catch us off guard. We'll just need to pay more attention to their battles in the future. Our only goal is the championship."
The moment these words were spoken, the rest area fell silent.
Dugu Yan's Soul Power is currently at Level 55. A year ago, with the help of her grandfather Dugu Bo, she hunted down a 20,000-year-old Mental Attribute sub-dragon Soul Beast, obtained her Fifth Soul Ring, and officially became a Soul King.
Her Fifth Soul Skill, " Jade Phosphorous Dragon Domain," is a powerful domain-type Soul Skill that can instantly release a colorless and odorless toxin within a hundred meters, combining the effects of mental perception and paralysis.
This domain can not only see through and break through all confusing Soul Skill, but also stun and paralyze opponents for two seconds. In team battles, these two seconds of absolute control are enough to determine life or death.
It was precisely because of this strength that Dugu Yan was able to firmly hold the position of captain in the team. She was both Control System Soul Master who could control the entire area and Power Attack System Battle Soul Master who could tear through enemy lines head-on.
The other core members of this team mainly include:
Vice Captain Yu Tianheng Soul Power level of 45 and his Martial Soul is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. He is Power Attack System Battle Soul Master.
Team member Ye Lingling, with Soul Power level of 49 and the Martial Soul Nine Heart Holy Begonia, is Healing System support Soul Master.
Ye Lingling, with the help of the remaining Immortal Herb in her body, has leveled up five times in a year and a half and is about to break through level fifty. Her Soul Power Level is the second highest in the team. However, because she is Healing System, she cannot command battles, so Yu Tianheng still serves as the vice captain. Her Nine Heart Holy Begonia is known as the "Number One Healing Martial Soul on the Continent", and it can even purify the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison.
Team members Shi Mo and Shi Mo: two brothers, both with Soul Power of level 42, and both with the Martial Soul of Black Tortoise, are Defense System Battle Soul Master.
Team member Yu Feng Soul Power level of 41 and his Martial Soul is the Wind Chime Bird. He is Agility Attack System Battle Spirit Master.
Team member Osler, with Soul Power of level 41, possesses the Ghost Leopard Martial Soul and is Agility Attack System Battle Spirit Master.
This Heaven Dou Team One is incredibly well-equipped, with all members at least Soul Ancestor, plus a Soul King to lead the charge, two top-tier Defense System, two Agility Attack System, a top-tier Control System Soul King capable of dominating the battlefield, and the strongest Healing System Soul Master on the continent.
With such a lineup, they are among the top teams on the entire continent. Moreover, the team has been training together for more than three years and has excellent teamwork. No wonder everyone is so confident in winning the championship.
Just then, the door to the lounge was pushed open, and three figures filed in—the three members of the teaching committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Meng Shenji smiled broadly and said, " Yanzi is right, don't worry about the second team's defeat. You are the academy's true trump card, the finals are your stage!"
Bai Baoshan echoed in a booming voice, "That's right, it's okay that the second team lost. You guys have to step up your game and bring the championship back to our Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
Zhi Lin looked intently at Dugu Yan: " Shrek Academy does have some tricks up their sleeve, but compared to you, they're still far behind. However, just to be on the safe side, you should study their team battles more recently."
Dugu Yan nodded slightly and said calmly, "Rest assured, the three education committee members, we will certainly not let the academy down."