On the arena stage,
The aftershocks of Soul Power surged in every direction. Only after dozens of breaths did the power of Lin Chen's fourth Soul Skill begin to fade.
Even together, Tang San, Ma Hongjun, and the Hell White Tiger could barely protect themselves, and, most importantly, the two support Soul Masters had fallen under Lin Chen's control.
The moment the assault stopped, Lin Chen ordered, "Get those two support Soul Masters off the stage."
"Yes!"
Xie Yue swiftly led the others in an attack on the heavily injured Xiao Ao and Ning Rongrong.
"Mubai, Zhuqing, Fatty, stop them!" Tang San roared. "We absolutely cannot let Rongrong be eliminated, or we're bound to lose!"
After that exchange, the three were running low on Soul Power. Fortunately, Oscar had prepared recovery Big Sausages for them beforehand.
"Phoenix Roaring Sky Strike!"
"Hell White Tiger Break!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The three clashed with Xie Yue and the others once more, while Lin Chen set his sights on Tang San again. By now, Oscar's Flying Sausages had worn off, and the members of Shrek had no choice but to descend to the arena.
"Nana, hold on to her. Don't let her get away!" Lin Chen handed Xiao Wu to Hu Liena. Though she was deeply puzzled, she readily obeyed his order.
If it had been anyone else, Lin Chen might have simply thrown them off the stage or crippled them. But Xiao Wu's identity was different. He intended to keep her under his control, even after the tournament ended...
"Lin Chen, let Xiao Wu go!"
Lin Chen chuckled. "Tang San, what I'm about to say might make you angry, but starting today, Xiao Wu belongs to me!"
As his words fell, the Soul Masters present all wore strange expressions.
What was going on?
Was he taking someone in public?
And by force, at that!
On the viewing platform,
Bibi Dong's delicate brows knitted slightly. This time, however, she wasn't angry. Instead, she was somewhat puzzled, because she knew Lin Chen. Although he liked beautiful women (who didn't?), he wouldn't act so recklessly.
In terms of looks, Nana and those vixens from Skywater Academy were no less beautiful than Xiao Wu. So why her, of all people?
At Skywater Academy,
Shui Bing'er and the other women looked at Xiao Wu in Lin Chen's grasp, traces of envy appearing on their pretty faces. If only Brother Lin Chen would treat me like that too...
At the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's seats,
Sitting alone to one side, Dugu Yan clenched her delicate hands, a flicker of frustration passing through her green eyes. What's so good about that woman? Why didn't he say that to me back then?
How annoying!
Hmph!
At that moment, not only were the women of Skywater Academy and Dugu Yan jealous, but Huo Wu of Divine Wind Blazing Fire Academy and the mature beauty from the Star Luo Empire were also somewhat puzzled. They couldn't help secretly comparing themselves to Xiao Wu.
On the arena stage,
Hearing Lin Chen's words, Tang San flew into a rage. The blood on his face made his expression look savage. "Lin Chen, if you so much as touch Xiao Wu, I'll kill you!"
Lin Chen's face turned cold. He gathered his Soul Power and charged in an instant. "Who the fuck do you think you are?! You dare threaten me?!"
"Clear Sky Hammer!"
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The two fought several rounds at close quarters. Then, with a scream, Tang San was sent flying backward again, a mist of blood spraying from his body.
"Argh..."
Lin Chen watched him expressionlessly, his body turning into an afterimage. "This time, there's no one to block for you!"
Horrified, Tang San hurriedly brought out his already damaged External Soul Bone, the Eight Spider Lances, and resisted with all his might.
Clang! Clang! Clang... Crack! Crack!
A series of splintering cracks rang out as Lin Chen shattered Tang San's Eight Spider Lances, sending blood streaming everywhere.
"Aaaargh..."
"Xiao San!"
"Third Brother!"
The others from Shrek wanted to come to his aid, but Hu Liena and Xie Yue had them pinned down so completely that they couldn't even strike back, much less break away from the fight.
Holding Xiao Wu in her arms, Hu Liena chuckled. "Little sister, your brother isn't as strong as me. Why don't you stay and become my brother's concubine? How about it?"
Xiao Wu's beautiful eyes misted over, and she shook her head with difficulty...
Thud! Thud!
Lin Chen strode up to Tang San and looked down at him expressionlessly. "Surrender, or die!"
In a match, injuries and crippling did not count; once someone surrendered, they could not be harmed!
"I, Tang San, will never lose!" Tang San roared. Struggling to his feet, he played his final trump card. "Hidden Weapon, Bat Wing Reincarnation!!!"
As his voice fell, hundreds of fragments of the External Soul Bone Lin Chen had shattered slowly rose into the air. Then, like a heavenly maiden scattering flowers, they shot toward Lin Chen and Hu Liena's group of seven.
Bat Wing Reincarnation ranked tenth among the Tang Sect Hidden Weapons techniques. According to the original storyline, not even Hu Liena and Xie Yue, the strongest of the group, could dodge it, much less the other members of Spirit Hall!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Hu Liena's pupils contracted, and she cried out, "Brother Chen, watch out!"
Lin Chen was less than a zhang from Tang San, and at least dozens of Hidden Weapon fragments were flying toward him.
A trace of wild joy appeared on Tang San's savage face. "Lin Chen, you're the one who deserves to die!!"
"Is that so?" Lin Chen said with interest. "Bat Wing Reincarnation, tenth among the Tang Sect Hidden Weapons. Its attack is ordinary, but it carries a deadly poison!"
"Fifth Soul Skill, Ten Thousand Swords Pay Homage!"
As his words fell, white Soul Power instantly enveloped the space above the arena. Then soul swords nearly five chi long rapidly took shape, one after another.
Thirty swords, three hundred, three thousand...
Snap!
Lin Chen waved his hand and said lightly, "Fall!"
Clang! Clang! Clang... Boom! Boom! Boom...
The entire arena became a zone of indiscriminate attack. Hundreds of Hidden Weapon fragments shattered and disintegrated in an instant.
Tang San's wildly laughing expression froze slightly, and his body went completely limp on the ground. He convulsed continuously from fear, humiliation, and rage.
Lin Chen said with interest, "Tang San, want to keep playing?"
"We surrender..."
A deep voice came from Shrek's seats. It was none other than Flender, the dean of Shrek.
[Ding, the host has soundly defeated Shrek Academy and obtained 100,000 Villain Value] [Ding, the host has captured the fated heroine Xiao Wu and obtained 200,000 Villain Value] [Strategy: Tang San's fortune is strong. The system recommends that the host plunder it gradually to maximize the benefits]
Hearing the system's announcements, the corners of Lin Chen's mouth rose slightly.
Plundering it gradually meant that Tang San's fortune had not yet fully manifested. Waiting until he obtained it before plundering it would maximize the returns.
Right, he was keeping Tang San around to fleece him.