The final showdown

As the competition progressed, the advantages brought by Tang San's early addition of Soul Ring to the Clear Sky Hammer gradually became apparent.

Blue Silver Grass is responsible for controlling the battlefield, while Clear Sky Hammer makes up for Shrek's lack of direct burst damage. Especially when facing teams that can directly counter Blue Silver Grass, Tang San no longer needs to be forced to look for opportunities as before. As long as he summons Clear Sky Hammer, the fighting style can immediately switch from control to strong offense.

Although the two pre-added Soul Ring have affected the future potential of the Second Martial Soul, this choice has indeed brought Shrek a significant boost, at least in this Soul Master Tournament.

After several rounds of elimination matches, Shrek made it all the way to the final.

Standing opposite them was the Spirit Hall Academy Team, who had never lost a single match since the start of the competition.

On the day of the finals, the central arena of Spirit City was already packed to capacity.

Tens of thousands of spectators filled the circular stands completely, and a huge holographic projection hovered around the arena, clearly showing every corner of the central arena. Teachers and students from various academies, representatives from sects, and nobles from both Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empire were all present, and even many company personnel who had finished their research work early came specifically to attend.

Even before the competition officially began, the entire arena was already filled with deafening discussions.

On the central stage, the host, dressed in an extremely formal white-gold suit, held a megaphone modified by Interastral Peace Corporation. After confirming that both teams had arrived at the preparation area, his smile widened instantly, and his voice clearly resonated throughout every corner of the arena through the equipment.

"Ladies and gentlemen! After several rounds of fierce competition, this year's Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Exchange Tournament has finally come to its final match! Regardless of the final outcome, all the academies that have made it this far have already proven their strength!"

A round of applause erupted from the audience.

The host raised his hand to signal, and after lowering his voice slightly, continued, "Furthermore, according to the cooperation agreement previously reached by the Spirit Hall, Interastral Peace Corporation, and all parties involved, after the conclusion of this competition, all academies that have entered the final stage will be qualified to participate in subsequent Soul Power and Martial Soul research projects. Specific projects will be chosen by each academy according to their own wishes; participation will not be mandatory for any student."

A noticeable commotion broke out again inside the arena.

Compared to simple competition rewards, this qualification is clearly more attractive to the academy's high-ranking members. The changes that have taken place in Spirit City recently have already demonstrated just how advanced the Interastral Peace Corporation's technology is. Moreover, there are recent reports that the company and the Spirit Hall have begun formal research on the Soul Ring system. If they could truly participate in it, even if they could only obtain a portion of the results, it would be of immense value to any academy.

The host was clearly very satisfied with the audience's reaction and quickly shifted the topic to the final prize for the champion.

"The team that ultimately wins today's final match will receive not only the three Soul Bone originally prepared by the Spirit Hall, but also additional rewards from several other forces!"

He pointed to the huge projection above.

The first item appeared quickly.

It was a palm-sized, silver metal device.

"A mobile energy shield sponsored by Interastral Peace Corporation. It can quickly form a protective barrier when the user is attacked and can be recharged for repeated use under normal conditions!"

The image then changed, and an exquisite jade bottle appeared in the center of the projection.

"A bottle of high-quality healing pills sponsored by the Xianzhou Alliance. According to information provided by the Xianzhou, this pill can significantly accelerate recovery, unless the injury is too severe or fatal."

Many Soul Master have already shown obvious envy.

The host quickly looked at the last list, but the passion on his face suddenly froze for a moment.

"And sponsored by the Astral Express..."

He stared at the newly updated information in his hand and read it twice.

"Secret weapon."

The arena fell silent for a moment.

The host himself seemed somewhat expectant, but as he continued watching, his expression grew increasingly strange.

"A train souvenir... a cup of coffee?"

A brief silence fell over the entire arena.

In the VIP section, March 7th suddenly turned his head.

Just as Xing shifted her gaze to the side, March 7th grabbed her collar.

You did it, didn't you?

March 7th grabbed her collar and shook her violently, his expression completely losing its composure. "We clearly agreed to sponsor a train-limited portable commemorative camera! Himeko prepared everything, so when did you secretly change the prize to coffee?!"

Xing was shaken back and forth by her, but her expression remained very serious.

"Coffee is also a specialty of the train."

"That's Himeko's coffee!"

March 7th almost cracked his voice.

Himeko, holding a coffee cup, glanced at the two of them with a smile. Welt silently adjusted his glasses, then naturally shifted his gaze to the arena, showing no intention of participating in the topic.

Lin Yuan sat next to Qian Renxue, watching the two making a ruckus in front of him, and finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Aventurine glanced thoughtfully at the prize list in the host's hand.

Suddenly, I don't think the three Soul Bone are that important anymore.

March 7th turned around and glared at him.

"Don't make things worse!"

The host below clearly realized that continuing the discussion about the coffee might lead to some uncontrollable problems, so he quickly closed the list of rewards in his hand and resumed his previous enthusiastic tone.

"Alright! The rewards are only part of the competition. What's truly worth looking forward to is the battle between the two teams! Now, let's welcome the two teams to the final round of this tournament!"

The gates on both sides of the arena simultaneously lit up with Soul Guidance Lamp.

The host raised his left hand first.

"First up is the Shrek Academy Team, this year's biggest dark horse, who have come all the way from the preliminaries, pulled off multiple comebacks, and even defeated Star Luo Royal Academy in the elimination rounds!"

Tang San led the Shrek Devils out slowly from the left-hand passage.

Dai Mubai walked to one side, and Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun entered the arena in turn. Tang San stood in the center of the group, his green team uniform swaying gently with his steps.

A burst of applause quickly erupted from the stands.

Shrek was unremarkable at the start of the competition, but they have now defeated many strong teams. Especially after Tang San demonstrated his Twin Martial Souls in the competition, they have become one of the most watched teams in this tournament.

Tang San walked to the center of the competition area, but his gaze did not linger on the audience seats.

He looked directly at the other entrance.

The host's voice suddenly rose in pitch at that moment.

"Next, let's welcome the undefeated champion representing the Spirit Hall's strongest young generation—"

He deliberately dragged out his voice.

"Martial Arts!"

"Soul!"

"Temple!"

"War!"

"Team!!!!"

As the last word was uttered, the passage on the right suddenly opened.

Hu Liena was the first to walk out.

Xie Yue and Yan stood to her left and right respectively, followed closely by the other four members of the Spirit Hall Academy. None of the seven deliberately released their Soul Power. However, the atmosphere in the entire arena was completely different.

An even more terrifying cheer than when Shrek appeared erupted instantly, the enormous sound wave even drowning out the stadium's loudspeakers.

"The Spirit Hall is the strongest in the world!"

"The Golden Generation will prevail!"

"Nana! Nana, look here!"

Just as Hu Liena stepped into the center of the field, a remarkably loud male voice suddenly came from a certain direction in the stands.

"Nana! I'm your dog!"

Hu Liena paused noticeably, instinctively looking up in the direction from which the sound came.

At the edge of the stands, a shirtless man was being dragged away by two staff members, one on each side. The words "Hu Liena" were prominently tattooed in red on his chest. Even with his feet off the ground, he was still desperately turning his head to shout towards the arena.

"Let me go! Let me go! Nana hasn't even seen me yet! Nana! I'll always support you!"

Hu Liena paused noticeably.

Xie Yue's lips twitched violently.

Before the group could react, another female voice pierced through the crowd from the other side.

"Brother Xie Yue! I want to have your child!"

Even the host's expression froze for half a second this time.

Amidst the cheers throughout the arena, something increasingly strange seemed to have crept in.

Yan, who had been trying to maintain his composure, finally couldn't help but turn to look at Xie Yue and chuckle softly, "Looks like you're quite popular today."

Xie Yue glanced at him expressionlessly.

"Shut up."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a rough male voice suddenly came from the other side of the stands, even louder than that of the fervent supporter of Hu Liena.

"Brother Yan! Look here! We're here to help you!!"

Yan's smile froze instantly.

The two teams quickly took their positions on either side of the ring.

The cheers gradually subsided.

The referee walked to the center and, after confirming that all players on both sides were ready, slowly retreated.

Waves of Soul Power rose up almost simultaneously.

A white tiger phantom appeared behind Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu lowered her body slightly, and dark Soul Power surged from Zhu Zhuqing's body. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Rongrong's hand shone with brilliant light, and Oscar and Ma Hongjun also quickly completed their Martial Soul releases.

Soul Ring rose beneath Tang San's feet.

At the same time, a heavy black light slowly condensed in his other hand.

Clear Sky Hammer.

On the other side, a Charm red light gradually appeared in Hu Liena's eyes, two Moon Blade appeared simultaneously in Xie Yue's hand, and Yan's body was quickly covered with a layer of blazing flames and magma patterns.

The two auras collided head-on in the center of the arena.

The referee raised his right hand.

The entire room fell completely silent.

The next instant, the arm swung down heavily.

"The match begins!"

Tang San gripped the Clear Sky Hammer tightly, his gaze sweeping across the arena and landing on Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan at the very front.

A series of victories has restored his confidence in his own abilities.

Since the Clear Sky Hammer could break through the Hell White Tiger, then the so-called Golden Generation is by no means truly invincible.

Tang San slowly raised the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand.

bring it on.

Spirit Hall.

I will personally shatter your invincible myth with this Clear Sky Hammer.

Then shatter all your pride.