Chapter 202: Tianxing Academy VS Tianshui Academy!
Nodding slightly, Xue Qinghe raised her head, her gaze fixed on the distance, as if she could pierce through the palace walls to see the Papal Palace standing in Spirit City.
"Continue to monitor closely. Report any movement immediately," she instructed calmly, her tone carrying a hint of gravity. "Also, have our people behave themselves during this time. No one is to act rashly without my orders."
"Yes! Understood!"
The black-robed man bowed and accepted the order, his figure flickering before disappearing again as if blending into the shadows.
Standing alone in the garden where hundreds of flowers bloomed, Xue Qinghe looked at the delicate peony before her, her eyes gradually becoming deep and cold.
"Bibi Dong…you finally couldn't resist?"
"It seems I must find some time to secretly return to Spirit City."
...
Meanwhile, in Sunset Forest.
The brief, piercing scream from Grandmaster, though faint, was still caught by the perceptive Tang Hao.
The father and son's expressions changed simultaneously, and they immediately rushed towards the direction from which the sound came.
When they arrived, they saw Grandmaster slumped in the bushes like a discarded rag doll, his body covered in mud and blood, his breath as weak as a candle in the wind, clinging to life, on the verge of death.
"Dad, what happened? Teacher... was attacked by a powerful soul beast?"
Looking at Grandmaster's appearance, which was several times more miserable than before, Tang San frowned deeply, immediately releasing his spiritual power to warily scan the surroundings, and asked in a deep voice.
Tang Hao did not answer immediately, but squatted down, placing his rough fingers on Grandmaster's wrist, and then carefully probing a stream of pure soul power into his body.
A moment later, he withdrew his hand, his expression turning grave, even showing a hint of disbelief. He slowly said, "It's not a soul beast. Although his injuries are severe, the real fatal wound is the Golden Sacred Dragon essence within him, which mutated from his spirit. It seems... it's been completely drained."
"What? His bloodline was drained again?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San's expression changed again, instantly connecting the dots to one person. He exclaimed,
"You mean... the person Teacher just encountered was Dugu Bo?"
Tang Hao nodded grimly, saying,
"It should be him. This old poisoner's lair is deep within this Sunset Forest. It's not surprising that we caused such a commotion and attracted him. This piece of trash is just unlucky to have run into him."
A surge of anger welled up on Tang San's face, but even more so, anxiety. He said,
"Dad, what do we do next?"
"If Grandmaster dies, what will happen to my Clear Sky Hammer cultivation? Without him going to Spirit City to find Bibi Dong, who else can get the correct cultivation method for twin spirits?!"
He now pinned all his hopes on Grandmaster's promise to find Bibi Dong and obtain the cultivation method; he couldn't bear to watch this only hope be extinguished.
"I do have another way, but... the final outcome depends on his fate." Looking at Grandmaster's increasingly weak aura, Tang Hao frowned, pondered for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes, and said in a deep voice.
"What way?" Tang San hurriedly asked.
Slowly turning around, Tang Hao cast his gaze into the distance, as if piercing through layers of space to see the city that symbolized the authority of the Spirit Hall. He said solemnly,
"In his current state, with all his internal organs damaged, his blood drained, and his heart about to break, I can't save him. Next, I'll use my soul power to forcefully stabilize his last breath, and then immediately take him to Spirit City at full speed! Then... dump him at the entrance of the Pope's Palace!"
"Dump him at the entrance of the Pope's Palace?" Tang San's eyes widened, somewhat puzzled.
"That's right!" Nodding, Tang Hao slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air and said,
"Didn't this good-for-nothing say he had a past with Bibi Dong? Then it depends on whether Bibi Dong is still willing to save him out of consideration for their past relationship. If she is willing, with the resources of the Spirit Hall and her own strength, she might be able to pull this good-for-nothing back from the brink of death. If he survives, he can naturally fulfill his promise and get you the cultivation method for twin spirits."
"If Bibi Dong is unwilling… then this good-for-nothing dying at the entrance of the Pope's Palace can be considered ending his ill-fated relationship with the Spirit Hall."
This plan was simply crude and risky, completely entrusting Grandmaster's life and death to Bibi Dong's illusory past relationship.
Hearing this, Tang San opened his mouth, wanting to say something.
But seeing that Grandmaster might die at any moment, he knew that this was the only potentially effective method at present, and in the end, he could only grit his teeth and nod heavily.
...
A few days later, in the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, at the Heaven Dou Grand Soul Arena.
Inside the massive circular building, the atmosphere was electric, as fervent as boiling water.
Deafening cheers, shouts, and encouragement mingled together, creating a powerful sonic wave that nearly lifted the entire dome.
Sunlight streamed through the special crystals at the top, illuminating the mirror-like arena and the countless excited faces in the stands.
The preliminary rounds of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, specifically the Heaven Dou Empire region's competition, were in full swing.
The stands, capable of holding tens of thousands, were packed to capacity, with even the aisles filled with enthusiastic spectators. Flags from various academies waved in the stands, creating a colorful sea.
The huge leaderboard displayed the constantly changing and updating match results and scores of each academy, captivating the hearts of countless viewers.
Just then, the host's enthusiastic voice resounded throughout the venue through the amplified soul tool:
"Ladies and gentlemen! The preliminary rounds have already reached their twentieth round! The tense and exciting competition is about to enter its final stage. Now, only the last few crucial soul battles remain to determine the teams from our Heaven Dou Empire region that will advance to the finals!"
"Currently, the top-ranked Tianxing Academy, Thunder Academy, Divine Wind Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Tianshui Academy are still maintaining their strong momentum! As for the much-anticipated Shrek Academy, their performance has seemed somewhat inconsistent in recent days due to the absence of their main control-type soul master, Tang San, but they still retain hope of advancing!"
"In this final sprint, every battle is crucial! Let's wait and see which five teams will emerge victorious!"
At this moment, the atmosphere in Tianxing Academy's dedicated preparation room was relatively relaxed.
The preliminary rounds were nearing their end, and their advancement was already confirmed.
"Old Poison, which academy are our opponents today?"
Tang Chuan slowly stood up from his seat, briefly stretched his wrists, looked at Dugu Bo who was leisurely sipping tea beside him, and casually asked.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo put down his teacup, a knowing glint in his emerald eyes, and replied, "It's Tianshui Academy. What, are you interested, kid?"
"Tianshui Academy?" Tang Chuan paused slightly, a flash of recollection crossing his eyes. He seemed to remember something, and a faint smile unconsciously curved his lips. Suddenly, he said,
"Then I'll play a match today."
"Oh?" Dugu Bo raised an eyebrow in surprise, looking Tang Chuan up and down, and said, "In this preliminary round, apart from the match against Shrek Academy where you personally taught your brother a lesson, you've been a complete spectator, just watching from the sidelines."
"Why are you suddenly interested in playing against Tianshui Academy today? Could it be that you're eyeing all those pretty girls?"
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