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Shrek Academy vs Blazing Academy
Chapter 136 Shrek Academy vs. Blazing Fire Academy
The atmosphere in Shrek Academy's preparation area was so heavy it was almost frozen solid.
The match schedule in Yu Xiaogang's hand was crumpled and crumpled, and it clearly showed their next opponent - Blazing Fire Academy.
Dai Mubai slammed his fist against the wall with a dull thud: "How could it be Blazing Fire Academy?"
His wicked eyes burned with resentment. "These fire-wielding bastards are practically here to jinx us."
Tang San stood silently to the side. His Blue Silver Grass lacked fire immunity, which was a fatal weakness when facing Blazing Fire Academy.
Xiao Wu looked at Tang San with concern: "Third Brother, your Blue Silver Grass will probably have a hard time against them."
"I know," Tang San's voice was low and calm, "but this is something we must face."
Ma Hongjun wiped the sweat from his forehead, unusually putting away his playful expression: "Xiao San, we only have you and Boss Dai as Soul Masters on our side. Although the other side also only has two, their fire-type martial souls are too much of a counter to us."
Oscar rubbed his hands together, trying to ease the tense atmosphere: "At least our soul power level is no less than theirs, right?"
"The problem is attribute advantage." Yu Xiaogang finally spoke, his voice filled with unprecedented seriousness. "Blazing Fire Academy has a full range of fire-type offensive, agile, support, and control abilities, while our team configuration is not balanced enough."
Dai Mubai sneered: "What's there to be afraid of? At worst, we'll fight to the death!"
"Calm down." Tang San pressed down on Dai Mubai's shoulder. "We need to come up with a detailed plan."
Yu Xiaogang nodded: "The biggest weakness of Blazing Fire Academy is its small number of Soul Masters. If we can concentrate our forces to take out their main force first, we might still have a chance of winning."
Silence fell once again in the preparation area.
Everyone knew that this would be an extremely difficult battle.
Without the enhancement of magical herbs, how can they possibly fight against this team that is the natural enemy of Shrek Academy?
...
On the arena of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, Chu Xinghe calmly watched the Elephant Armor Academy team opposite him.
Seven burly men stood in a row, like an impregnable city wall.
"The match begins!" the referee announced.
The seven members of Elephant Armor Academy instantly activated their martial souls, and the phantom of the Diamond Mammoth appeared behind them, its heavy aura overwhelming them.
Hu Yanli stood at the forefront and sneered, "Chu Xinghe, don't think you can defeat us as easily as you did with Thunder Academy!"
Chu Xinghe did not respond, but turned his head slightly to look at Ning Rongrong behind him: "Rongrong, increase."
Ning Rongrong smiled sweetly, and the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda spun in her palm: "The seven treasures have names, the first is strength, the second is speed!"
Two beams of colored light landed precisely on Chu Xinghe.
A blazing orange-red light shot into the sky, and Chu Xinghe's body rapidly transformed into a dragon, covered in fine scales, with sharp dragon claws gleaming with a metallic cold light.
"Tyrannosaurus Fury!" The third spirit ring lit up, and golden-red flames instantly enveloped his entire body, causing Chu Xinghe's aura to surge dramatically.
Hu Yanli's expression changed: "Defend with all your might!"
The seven members of Elephant Armor Academy quickly formed a defensive formation, with the phantoms of diamond mammoths connecting to each other to create an impenetrable barrier.
Chu Xinghe moved.
His speed was so fast that he almost left afterimages, and his Crimson Dragon Claw, carrying intense heat, struck Hu Yanli's chest directly.
The Diamond Mammoth's defense was as fragile as paper in front of the Dragon Claw. In just three seconds, Hu Yanli was sent flying by a single claw and crashed heavily to the edge of the arena.
"Captain!" Huyanba roared, wanting to provide support, but was struck head-on by a sudden burst of dragon breath.
The scorching flames instantly pierced through his defenses, blasting him out of the arena.
Before the other five members of the Elephant Armor team could react, Chu Xinghe had already appeared in front of them like a ghost.
Small flames erupted one after another, accurately hitting the weakest points of each person's joints.
Within a minute, all seven members of the Elephant Armor Academy collapsed to the ground.
The referee stared in disbelief at the scene before finally announcing, "The match is over, Heavenly Dou Royal Academy wins!"
An uproar erupted in the audience.
Hu Yanli, who once fought Tang San to a standstill, was so easily defeated by Chu Xinghe.
Chu Xinghe withdrew his martial spirit and walked off the stage calmly, as if he had just completed a warm-up exercise.
...
On the VIP stands, Yu Luomian glanced sideways at Huyan Zhen, a mocking smile on her lips: "Sect Leader Huyan, it seems the Elephant Armor Sect really isn't all that great. They were instantly defeated by Chu Xinghe, and even lost to a backwater academy like Shrek Academy."
Hu Yanzhen's face was gloomy, and his thick fingers creaked as he gripped the armrest of the chair.
He suppressed his anger and did not immediately refute.
The Elephant Armor Sect had already secretly pledged allegiance to the Spirit Hall. Now, he only hoped that the Spirit Hall would take action against the Heaven Dou Empire as soon as possible, and that Yu Luomian would pay the price for today's mockery.
"What? Speechless?" Yu Luomian continued to add fuel to the fire, "The Elephant Armor Sect, one of the seven great sects, can't even produce a decent record now."
Hu Yanzhen snorted coldly, his gaze fixed on the arena with a sinister look: "Yu Luomian, don't speak too definitively."
Yu Luomian smiled dismissively and turned to talk to the other nobles.
Hu Yanzhen was unaware that, based on future developments, Yu Luomian would also secretly pledge allegiance to the Spirit Hall.
The confrontational stance between the two at this moment will soon turn into hypocritical politeness between colleagues.
Emperor Xueye took in all of this, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
He tapped the armrest lightly and smiled at Ning Fengzhi beside him, saying, "It seems that the relationship between the seven major sects is not as harmonious as I imagined."
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, his gaze shifting between Huyan Zhen and Yu Luomian: "Your Majesty is wise. Some people may appear to be at odds with each other on the surface, but they may have been colluding behind the scenes."
Hu Yanzhen sensed their gazes, and pretended to be calm as he picked up his teacup, but in his heart he was already plotting how to persuade the Spirit Hall to destroy the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
...
After the battle, Chu Xinghe walked slowly towards the audience seats, his gaze fixed on the arena where the Blazing Fire Academy and Shrek Academy were about to begin.
He leaned casually against the railing, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"This match should be very interesting," he muttered to himself, his gaze sweeping over Shrek Academy's preparation area.
Shrek maintained the same lineup they used when fighting Elephant Academy, and Oscar's flying mushroom sausages remained key to their tactics.
Tang San stood at the front of the group, his expression calm and composed, seemingly unmoved by the fact that his martial soul was being suppressed.
"Tang San's Blue Silver Grass will likely suffer a great loss against Blazing Fire Academy." Dugu Yan appeared beside Chu Xinghe at some point, a hint of amusement flashing in her emerald eyes.
Chu Xinghe nodded slightly: "His Blue Silver Grass has no fire immunity effect, so it will only be burned to ashes in the face of the Blazing Fire Academy's flames."
"However, Tang San's self-created soul skills are quite ingenious," Dugu Yan added. "The techniques he used to defeat Hu Yanli last time were quite bizarre."
"No matter how strong the skills are, they cannot make up for the inherent defects of the martial soul." Chu Xinghe said calmly, "It is impossible to break through the defense of the Elephant Armor Academy, and the Blue Silver Grass will be burned to ashes by the Blazing Fire Academy, so it is equally useless."
Dugu Yan chuckled lightly: "It seems you're looking forward to this match?"
"Of course." Chu Xinghe turned his gaze back to the arena. "I'm very interested to see what tricks Tang San can pull out in the face of such a desperate situation."
As the referee announced the start of the match, the Blazing Academy team members were engulfed in flames, and the entire arena was instantly enveloped in high temperatures.
Chu Xinghe crossed his arms and quietly observed the situation on the field.
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The completely restrained Blue Silver Grass
Chapter 137 The Blue Silver Grass Completely Countered
On the central battle stage, at the referee's command, all seven members of the Blazing Fire Academy simultaneously erupted in dazzling flames.
Huo Wushuang's arms transformed into burning dragon claws, and scorching waves of fire instantly swept across the entire arena.
"Fire Clouds and Fire Rain, restrict the flanks!" Huo Wu's clear voice was particularly distinct amidst the flames.
Huo Yun flashed, transforming into a streak of fire as he rushed towards Xiao Wu, the fire blade he conjured in his hand leaving a scorching trail.
Xiao Wu hurriedly retreated, her scorpion braid drawing a beautiful arc in the air, but the high temperature still caused the ends of her hair to curl slightly.
"Third Brother, be careful!" Xiao Wu exclaimed. She saw that Tang San's Blue Silver Grass quickly turned black and curled up as soon as it touched the ground.
Tang San's eyes flashed with purple light, and his Ghost Shadow Steps were unpredictable, instantly closing the distance with Huo Wu.
Just as he was about to touch Huo Wu, a blazing ring of fire suddenly erupted.
"Resist the Ring of Fire!"
The golden-red flames violently sent Tang San flying.
"Third Brother!" Xiao Wu tried to rush over, but was forced back by three consecutive fireballs from Huo Yu.
Ma Hongjun hurriedly unleashed Phoenix Fire Lines to intercept, but with the continuous amplification from the support-type Soul Masters of Blazing Fire Academy, the opponent's flames were clearly more powerful.
Dai Mubai roared and activated the White Tiger Vajra Transformation, but was tightly entangled by Huo Wushuang's Fiery Dragon Claw.
Each collision between the two sparked dazzling flames, but Dai Mubai's tiger claws were already scorched red.
The temperature in the arena continued to rise, and the Shrek team felt like they were trapped in a furnace.
Oscar was desperately trying to make the recovery sausages, but his sweat evaporated into white vapor as soon as it appeared.
Huo Wu stood in the center of the raging flames, her fiery red eyes gleaming with victory: "Tang San, your Blue Silver Grass is nothing more than dry grass that fuels the flames."
Tang San slowly straightened up and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
His gaze swept over his teammates who were being completely suppressed, and finally settled on his own charred blue silver grass.
"It's not over yet," he said in a low voice, his right hand quietly reaching for the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moon at his waist, preparing to use a hidden weapon to turn the tide.
Tang San's eyes suddenly blazed with purple light, and his hands instantly transformed into phantoms, with dozens of cold beams shooting out from the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlit Night.
Flying needles, bone-piercing nails, willow-leaf daggers, and other hidden weapons slashed through the scorching air, accurately striking the students of Blazing Fire Academy.
Huo Wushuang's dragon claw was pierced by three steel needles, and the blood was evaporated by the high temperature before it could flow out; Huo Yun and Huo Yu hurriedly dodged, but were still grazed on the arms by two bone-piercing nails.
"Now!" Tang San shouted, and the Shrek Academy members immediately seized this fleeting opportunity to regroup.
However, the Blazing Academy responded even faster.
A resolute glint flashed in Huo Wu's eyes, and she formed a strange hand seal in front of her chest: "Everyone, help me!"
The six teammates immediately formed a peculiar formation, continuously pouring their soul power into Huo Wu's body.
Huo Wu's fourth spirit ring suddenly lit up, and the orange-red flames spun wildly in her palm, gradually changing color from orange-red to golden yellow, and finally turning into a dazzling incandescent white. The temperature of the entire arena instantly soared, and the air itself distorted due to the intense heat.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Blazing Sun Dance!"
With a shout from Huo Wu, a huge white fireball with a diameter of over three meters condensed and took shape above her head.
The fireball's surface pulsed with terrifying energy fluctuations, its power reaching the level of a Soul King's ten-thousand-year Soul Skill.
"Lock on!" Huo Wu waved her hands forward, and a white fireball with destructive power rushed straight towards Tang San, leaving a scorched mark on the ground wherever it passed.
"Defend with all your might!" Dai Mubai roared as he activated the White Tiger Protective Barrier, his muscles bulging to their limit.
Tang San stood in front of Xiao Wu, and the Blue Silver Grass was activated at full power to form a defensive barrier.
Ma Hongjun bit his tongue and spat out a Phoenix Fire Stream several times thicker than usual in an attempt to offset some of its power.
Even Oscar threw out several recovery sausages to replenish his teammates' stamina.
However, all of this seemed so futile in the face of Huo Wu Yao Yang.
The defensive net woven from blue silver grass turned to ashes the moment it made contact. Dai Mubai's White Tiger Protective Barrier only lasted for half a second before being scorched through by the high temperature. Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fire Line was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, unable to even slow down the fireball.
"boom!"
Amidst the deafening explosion, a blazing white wave of fire swept across the entire arena.
Tang San was the first to be hit, his chest was scorched black, and blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
Dai Mubai suffered severe burns to both arms, Xiao Wu's long hair was mostly singed, and Ma Hongjun even fell into a coma.
"Match over! Blazing Fire Academy wins!"
As the referee's voice rang out, everyone from Blazing Fire Academy collapsed to the ground, exhausted.
Huo Wu's face was ashen, her soul power almost exhausted, but her eyes still shone with the light of victory.
On Shrek's side, Oscar struggled to make recovery sausages to share with his teammates.
Tang San struggled to sit up, looking at the charred remains of the Blue Silver Grass scattered on the ground, a shadow of gloom flashing in his eyes.
"We did our best…" Dai Mubai pounded the ground in frustration, oblivious to the bloodstains on his fists from the gravel.
Xiao Wu supported the heavily injured Tang San, tears welling up in her eyes: "Third Brother, your injuries..."
Tang San shook his head, his gaze fixed on the celebrating Blazing Academy, his voice hoarse but firm: "Next time... I will never lose again..."
...
In the audience, Chu Xinghe watched the battle below the field, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips: "Tang San's choice is really interesting. Instead of developing his Blue Silver Grass martial soul towards vitality, he pursues resilience and toxicity. He has completely gone down the wrong path."
Dugu Yan glanced at him upon hearing this: "Oh? How do you think he should cultivate?"
"The greatest advantage of Blue Silver Grass lies in its inexhaustible vitality." Chu Xinghe's eyes were sharp as he tapped the armrest with his fingers. "If we focus on this and develop it in conjunction with the control system, we might be able to contend with fire-attribute martial souls. But as it is now, we have lost the advantage of vitality, and our toxicity is countered by flames. We are losing out on both."
In the VIP stands, Ning Fengzhi sighed softly: "Huo Wu's move, 'Fire Dance Shining the Sun,' is indeed spectacular. The combined power of six people can actually unleash the strength of a Soul King."
He turned to Emperor Xueye, "Your Majesty, what do you think?"
Emperor Xueye nodded slightly: "The fire attribute soul skills of Blazing Fire Academy are indeed amazing. It's just a pity that such an outstanding young man as Tang San is held back by the Blue Silver Grass."
"It's truly a pity." Ning Fengzhi's tone was filled with deep regret. "With Tang San's combat awareness and talent, if he had awakened a different martial soul, his achievements would never have stopped here."
Bone Douluo Gu Rong sneered: "Awakening a useless martial soul will ultimately make it difficult to achieve great things. No matter how good the talent, it cannot withstand such a waste."
Xue Qinghe gazed thoughtfully at the arena: "I think that Tang San's ability to persevere under such a disadvantageous situation has already proven his extraordinary talent."
"Your Highness is right," Ning Fengzhi nodded in agreement, "but it's still a pity."
On the sidelines, Yu Xiaogang unconsciously clenched his fists as he listened to the faint murmurs of discussion.
He stared intently at Tang San, who was seriously injured in the arena, his eyes filled with both resentment and a hint of wavering.
"A mistress," he muttered to himself, "Could there really be a flaw in my theory?"
Meanwhile, at the other end of the audience, Huo Wushuang was talking to his teammates: "Tang San is indeed powerful. If he had a different martial soul, the outcome might have been completely different."
"Yes." Huo Wu wiped the sweat from her forehead and rarely expressed her agreement. "They were able to fight us to this extent even with Blue Silver Grass. If they had a stronger martial soul, the outcome would be uncertain."
Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, only Chu Xinghe's eyes flashed with a profound meaning.
He gently stroked his chin, looking at Tang San struggling to get up in the arena, and thought to himself, "If they knew that you still had the Clear Sky Hammer hidden, I wonder what they would think."
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Tang Hao meets Tang San
Chapter 138 Tang Hao and Tang San Meet
Inside the dormitory at Shrek Academy, Tang San sat silently on the edge of his bed.
The image of his defeat to Blazing Fire Academy today still lingered in his mind, and that feeling of powerlessness finally made him make up his mind: he would switch to cultivating his second martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer.
"Teacher," Tang San raised his head and looked directly at Yu Xiaogang, "the limitations of Blue Silver Grass are too great. I want to switch to cultivating the Clear Sky Hammer."
Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly: "Xiao San, are you questioning my theory?"
"It's not a question." Tang San shook his head, his voice low but firm, "but the facts are undeniable. Even with our careful selection of spirit rings, the elemental resistance and resilience of Blue Silver Grass are still insufficient. Today, facing Blazing Academy, my Blue Silver Grass couldn't even be effectively controlled."
He opened his palm, and the charred grass leaves crumbled in his hand: "As my cultivation level increases, my opponents will only get stronger. At that time, the Blue Silver Grass will probably become a burden to me, and I will need to cultivate a more powerful Haotian Hammer."
Yu Xiaogang remained silent for a moment, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
As a master of theory, he understood the flaws of Blue Silver Grass better than anyone else.
Over the years, he has been trying to make up for it in various ways, but today's battle has indeed exposed the fundamental problems.
"Xiao San, your concerns are not without merit." Yu Xiaogang finally spoke, his voice slightly heavy. "But the strength of a martial soul is not absolute. The key lies in how it is used. I will help you use the Blue Silver Grass better."
"But some gaps can't be bridged by skill." Tang San looked directly into his teacher's eyes. "Teacher, you taught me to be realistic. The current reality is that the Blue Silver Grass can no longer keep up with my growth rate."
Yu Xiaogang turned his back and remained silent for a long time.
The moonlight shining through the window illuminated his back, making him appear exceptionally lonely.
As a master of theory, he began to doubt his own theory for the first time.
"Let me think about it." In the end, Yu Xiaogang only said this one sentence.
The air in the room suddenly froze, and a tall figure appeared silently in the doorway.
"Switch to repairing the Clear Sky Hammer?" Tang Hao's deep voice echoed in the room. "I disagree."
Yu Xiaogang turned around abruptly and saw Tang Hao's sharp eyes staring coldly at him.
"Your Majesty Haotian," Yu Xiaogang said, forcing himself to remain calm, "You've come at the right time. Tang San is now determined to switch to cultivating the Haotian Hammer, but cultivating it now would undoubtedly be a waste of his talent. Please persuade him."
Tang Hao snorted coldly: "Are you teaching me how to do things?"
Yu Xiaogang's face stiffened, and a hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes.
He took a deep breath, barely managing to remain calm: "I'm only thinking about Tang San's talent, hoping he will achieve even greater things in the future."
"For Tang San's sake?" Tang Hao's gaze swept over Tang San's still-healing burns. "In your hands, my son's innate full soul power talent has turned into this?"
Yu Xiaogang's face darkened completely.
He said no more, turned and walked towards the door, coldly tossing out a sentence as he stepped across the threshold: "I hope His Majesty Haotian will consider this carefully and not let Tang San go astray."
The moment the door closed, a hint of disdain flashed in Tang Hao's eyes: "Theoretical master? He's nothing but a useless piece of trash who talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk."
Yu Xiaogang stood in the corridor, his fists clenched so tightly they turned white.
He cursed inwardly, "That crude brute doesn't understand the value of my theories at all!"
Inside the room, Tang Hao turned to Tang San, his voice softening slightly: "Little San, come here. I have something to tell you."
Seeing his father's serious expression, Tang San knew that the conversation to come would determine his future path, and stepped towards Tang Hao.
He had just walked up to Tang Hao when suddenly a sharp "slap" rang out, and a heavy slap landed on his face.
Tang San was stunned, his right cheek burning with pain.
"Dad, what's wrong with you..." Tang San covered his face, his voice filled with disbelief.
"Don't call me Dad." Tang Hao's voice was as cold as ice. "I don't have a cowardly son like you."
Tang San's grievances instantly turned into anger.
How dare an old drunkard hiding in Holy Soul Village, drowning his sorrows in alcohol all day, lecture him?
If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have cooked for Tang Hao in the first place; I should have just let him get drunk and die.
"Do you remember what I told you?" Tang Hao asked sternly.
Tang San gritted his teeth and replied, "I will use the hammer in my left hand to protect the grass in my right hand, and I will never add any spirit rings to my second spirit without your permission."
He appeared compliant, but inside he was filled with a sense of absurdity.
If we don't let him cultivate the Clear Sky Hammer, how can he use the hammer to protect the grass?
Even though the Blue Silver Grass was burned to ashes, he still wouldn't allow him to switch to cultivating a stronger martial soul. This father was just as stubborn and pedantic as those old fogies from the Tang Sect in his previous life.
Thinking of his past life, Tang San was even more furious.
He clearly possessed top-tier talent in hidden weapons, yet he was constantly restricted because he was an outer disciple. Ultimately, he was driven to the point of jumping off a cliff to prove his resolve, but unexpectedly, after being reborn, he was bound by the same stubbornness once again.
"Just remember that." Tang Hao stared at Tang San's swollen cheek. "It's too early to give up now."
Tang San lowered his head and did not refute, but the resentment in his eyes grew even stronger.
Looking at his son's expression, Tang Hao assumed he was reflecting on his actions, and his tone softened somewhat.
"Little San, your Blue Silver Grass is not an ordinary martial soul," Tang Hao said in a deep voice. "It inherited your mother Ah Yin's Blue Silver Emperor bloodline and can be greatly enhanced through a second awakening."
Tang San turned around abruptly, the gloom in his eyes vanishing instantly: "Dad, are you saying my Blue Silver Grass can evolve?"
Tang Hao nodded: "After the preliminary rounds, I will take you to complete your Martial Soul Awakening, so that your Blue Silver Grass can evolve into the true Blue Silver Emperor."
"That's great!" Tang San's face instantly lit up with a smile, his tone so affectionate as if the argument had never happened. "I knew you would have a way, Dad."
He was secretly pleased; at least this cheap father of his was still somewhat useful.
The name Blue Silver Emperor sounds extraordinary. If he can successfully awaken it, and combine it with his hidden weapon skills and Tang Sect's unique techniques, defeating Chu Xinghe will be no difficult task.
"But before that," Tang Hao solemnly reminded him, "you must continue to fight with Blue Silver Grass and absolutely must not add a spirit ring to the Clear Sky Hammer."
"I understand." Tang San nodded solemnly, his eyes shining with confidence. "As long as the Blue Silver Grass can complete its evolution, I will definitely not let you down."
Seeing his son regain his fighting spirit, Tang Hao's usually stern face showed a rare hint of relief.
However, he did not know that just a few months ago, Chu Xinghe had already led Dugu Bo to hunt down the Blue Silver King, who could help Tang San awaken.
This cruel truth still lies hidden in the darkness, waiting to deliver a fatal blow to Tang San at a crucial moment.
Tang San was currently immersed in his beautiful vision of the future, completely unaware that his path to awakening had been completely severed.
He clenched his fist, already planning in his mind how to use the power of the Blue Silver Emperor to shine on the field and shock everyone with his strength.
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Who is the expert in playing with fire?
Chapter 139 Who is the real expert at playing with fire?
Today, the second team of Tiandou Royal Academy welcomed their new opponent, Blazing Fire Academy.
This team had previously defeated Shrek Academy in a competition, and their strength should not be underestimated.
Accompanied by the referee's loud voice, the seven members of the Blazing Fire Academy strode confidently into the arena.
Leading the way was Captain Huo Wushuang, whose martial soul was the One-Horned Fiery Dragon, a level 42 power-attack type battle soul master.
He was of medium build and had an ordinary appearance, but his eyes blazed with a fierce fighting spirit, which, combined with his gold and red team uniform, made him look incredibly dashing.
Following closely behind was his younger sister, Huo Wu, the only female member of the Blazing Academy and also the one with the highest soul power in the team.
Her martial soul is the Fire Shadow, and she is a level 43 control-type battle soul master.
It was with her fourth soul skill, "Fire Dance Shining in the Sun," that Blazing Fire Academy was able to defeat Shrek Academy in one fell swoop.
Huo Wu is the tallest in the team, with a well-proportioned figure, a faint smile on her face, and a faint red glow surrounding her.
Led by Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu, Blazing Fire Academy, with a lineup of two Soul Masters and five high-level Soul Venerables, successively defeated Shrek Academy and even won a battle against Divine Wind Academy.
Although Feng Xiaotian may have deliberately lost that victory, the strength of Blazing Fire Academy has been recognized by everyone.
At this moment, they stood on the Soul Battle Stage, their sharp gazes fixed on the opposing Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team Two, their fighting spirit burning fiercely.
The team from the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy appeared much more low-key.
Apart from Chu Xinghe, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, the other team members stood quietly at the back.
"Is this the lineup of your Heaven Dou Royal Academy?" Huo Wu sneered, crimson flames dancing on her fingertips. "Besides the three of you, everyone else is just here to make up the numbers, right?"
Ning Rongrong elegantly tossed her long hair: "Some people just like to use numbers to cover up their incompetence."
"What did you say?" Huo Wu's anger intensified. "When it comes to playing with fire, our Blazing Fire Academy is the true expert!"
Chu Xinghe calmly gazed at Huo Wu, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Is that so? Then it's a good opportunity to learn from her."
He turned to his teammates and said, "You don't need to participate in this match."
Zhu Zhuqing frowned: "Are you sure?"
"Arrogant!" Huo Wu took a step forward, flames surging around her. "Who do you think you are? Daring to challenge the entire Blazing Fire Academy all by yourself?"
Huo Wushuang hurriedly pulled his sister back: "Don't be impulsive! He can easily defeat Shrek Academy, we need to be careful."
"So what?" Huo Wu shook off her brother's hand. "He's just a nouveau riche who got lucky! Team battles aren't individual fights!"
Chu Xinghe casually flexed his wrists: "Miss Huowu seems to care a lot about her background? It seems that Blazing Fire Academy is nothing special."
"You!" Huo Wu trembled with rage. "I'll make you kneel on the ground and beg for mercy!"
Huo Wushuang said to his teammates in a deep voice, "Proceed according to plan, focus on defense, and deplete his soul power."
He turned to Chu Xinghe, his eyes filled with caution: "Captain Chu, my sister has a quick temper, but you really underestimate our Blazing Fire Academy."
Chu Xinghe chuckled lightly: "Look down on me? No, I just want to give you a fair chance."
His eyes suddenly sharpened. "After all, once I really make a move, you might not even have a chance to show yourselves."
"How arrogant!" Huo Wu could no longer contain herself. "The honor of Blazing Fire Academy cannot be desecrated! Today, I'll show you, you country bumpkin, what true flame is!"
Ning Rongrong covered her mouth and chuckled: "Brother Xinghe, this Miss Huowu seems to care about you a lot."
Zhu Zhuqing said coldly, "Enough with the nonsense. Xinghe, just say if you want help."
Chu Xinghe shook his head, his gaze firm: "This is the respect I give them."
He stared directly at Huo Wu, "Come on, let me see if the flames of Blazing Academy are as powerful as your words suggest."
Huo Wushuang's expression was solemn as he whispered to Huo Wu, "Don't fall for his provocation. His strength is not to be underestimated; we cannot let our guard down."
"Brother!" Huo Wu interrupted, "Do you want me to bow down to this nouveau riche? Blazing Fire Academy never fears any challenge!"
Chu Xinghe laughed loudly upon hearing this: "Good! This is more interesting."
He assumed a fighting stance. "But Miss Fire Dance, don't come crying to your mother later."
...
As soon as the starting horn sounded, the seven members of Blazing Fire Academy immediately formed their proud formation.
The six team members stood in a six-pointed star formation, continuously channeling their soul power to Huo Wu in the center, their faces filled with unwavering determination to win.
"Let me show you what true fire control is!" Huo Wu formed hand seals, her fourth spirit ring suddenly lit up, and she shouted, "Fire Dance Shines in the Sun!"
Orange-red flames churned in her palm, and with the support of the soul power of her six teammates, the flames gradually turned into a blazing white.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Huo Yun's forehead; he could feel his soul power being rapidly drained.
"Give it your all!" he shouted through gritted teeth, increasing the speed at which he poured his soul power into his body.
Chu Xinghe stood motionless, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes, and said calmly, "Good teamwork."
Just as the white fireball was about to take shape, his fourth spirit ring suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light, and he shouted in a deep voice, "Exploding Dragon Breath!"
A pillar of crimson-gold fire erupted from his mouth and collided violently with the blazing white fireball in mid-air.
The moment the two flames intertwined, the entire arena was enveloped in blinding light, and a gasp erupted from the audience.
"How is this possible..." Mars' legs went weak. He could clearly feel his soul power being rapidly depleted. His voice trembled as he said, "Our combined attack was actually blocked by one person."
Huo Wushuang's expression changed drastically. He realized that the soul power he was injecting into the formation was like a stone sinking into the sea. He immediately encouraged his teammates loudly, "Hold on! Don't give up!"
But a storm was brewing inside me.
The fact that this seemingly casual dragon breath required all seven of them to withstand was unbelievable to him.
Huo Wu's hands trembled slightly as the flames she was so proud of were being suppressed little by little.
"No, it won't happen." She stubbornly bit her lip until blood dripped down her chin, her voice filled with resentment: "Blazing Fire Academy will never lose here."
A glint flashed in Chu Xinghe's eyes, his third soul ring suddenly lit up, and he shouted loudly, "Wrath of the Tyrannosaurus!"
Golden-red flames instantly covered his entire body, and the temperature of the dragon's breath soared once again.
The blazing white fireball began to tremble violently, cracks appeared on its surface, and it made a teeth-grinding cracking sound.
"I can't hold on any longer!" Huo Yun cried out, kneeling on one knee with a deathly pale face.
Huo Yu coughed up a mouthful of blood, and the formation began to show signs of collapse. His body swayed and he almost fell over.
Huo Wu stared wide-eyed as her most prized soul skill was crushed inch by inch, her face filled with shock and resentment.
When the golden-red dragon breath finally broke through the fireball, her mind went blank, and she could only stand there frozen in place.
"Watch out!" Huo Wushuang lunged at his sister, shielding her from most of the impact with his body, while letting out a muffled groan.
The intense heat swept over them, instantly burning the seven players' uniforms to shreds, leaving obvious burn marks on their panels.
Huo Wu collapsed to the ground, exposing large patches of her snow-white skin to the air.
She stared intently at Chu Xinghe, her eyes filled with both anger and indescribable shock, and said in a hoarse voice, "You, you monster..."
"Thank you for your guidance." Chu Xinghe put away his martial spirit, and his soul power fluctuations suddenly increased. He said calmly, "Thanks to you, my soul power has reached level forty-nine."
Huo Wushuang forced himself to stand up and reached out to stop his sister from rushing forward.
He looked deeply at Chu Xinghe, and said in a hoarse but firm voice, "We admit defeat."
As he turned around, he whispered to his teammates, "This is not a defeat, but the beginning of recognizing the gap. We must become stronger."
Huo Wu took one last look at that proud, upright figure, her fists clenched until they turned white, her nails digging deep into her palms.
This time, however, she didn't say anything. She simply turned around silently and left the field with her teammates.
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A dog that licks you will never die well
Chapter 140 Simps Will Never Get a Good Death
The atmosphere in the rest area of Blazing Fire Academy was heavy and oppressive.
Huo Wu sat heavily on the bench, large areas of skin exposed beneath her tattered team uniform, but she had no time to care about that at the moment. She just clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms.
Shenfeng Academy captain Feng Xiaotian rushed over, his face full of worry: "Huowu, are you alright? That Chu Xinghe is indeed very strong. Even I might not be his match. It's not shameful for you to lose to him."
Huo Wu suddenly raised her head, her eyes blazing with even greater anger: "Feng Xiaotian, who asked you to pretend to be so sympathetic here? Did you come here to laugh at me?"
Feng Xiaotian quickly waved his hand, his voice filled with urgency: "No, I'm just really worried about you. Look how torn your clothes are."
"Shut up!" Huo Wu interrupted sharply. "My affairs are none of your business!"
Feng Xiaotian was at a loss for words after being scolded, but he still insisted, "I just want to tell you that losing to Chu Xinghe is not shameful at all. The strength he just showed is probably stronger than many Soul Kings."
Huo Wu sneered, then suddenly narrowed her eyes: "Feng Xiaotian, I know you've always wanted to date me."
Feng Xiaotian froze on the spot, his cheeks flushing red at a visible speed: "Well, I have indeed always admired you."
"So, do you want me to be your girlfriend?" Huo Wu pressed aggressively.
Feng Xiaotian took a deep breath and mustered his courage to look Huo Wu directly into her eyes: "Yes! From the first time I saw you, I was deeply attracted to you."
"Enough!" Huo Wu interrupted, raising her hand. "Since you like me so much, then go and challenge Chu Xinghe. If you beat him, I'll agree to be your girlfriend."
Feng Xiaotian's smile froze on his face, and his Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty: "Huo Wu, this request is a bit too much to ask."
"What? You're scared now?" Huo Wu raised her chin sneer. "Didn't you just say that you and Chu Xinghe were evenly matched? Or were all those things you said about pursuing me just lies?"
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Feng Xiaotian's forehead. He gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll go. I'm willing to try for you."
Watching Feng Xiaotian turn and leave, Huo Wushuang sighed: "Little sister, you know perfectly well that Feng Xiaotian is no match for Chu Xinghe, why make things difficult for him like this?"
Huo Wu casually straightened her torn sleeve: "That tagalong is always hanging around in front of me, it's so annoying. I'm going to make him back down."
A shadow of gloom flashed in her eyes. "Besides, even the seven of us combined suffered such a crushing defeat. What makes Feng Xiaotian think he can win?"
Huo Wushuang frowned and said, "But Feng Xiaotian is sincere towards you. He has been silently protecting you all these years."
"Brother!" Huo Wu suddenly stood up. "I don't want to hear any of this right now. I'm going to change my clothes."
After saying that, he turned and walked towards the dressing room without looking back, leaving Huo Wushuang shaking his head helplessly.
At this moment, Feng Xiaotian was standing at the entrance of the arena, looking at Chu Xinghe's figure in the distance, his fists unconsciously clenching and unclenching.
He knew he had almost no chance of winning this battle, but for Huo Wu's sake, he was willing to give it a try.
Even if it's just to get that proud girl to look at him once more, even if it comes at a terrible price.
...
In the VIP stands, no one was surprised by Chu Xinghe's victory.
However, when they saw that Chu Xinghe had single-handedly crushed the entire Blazing Fire Academy and even broken through to level 49 during the battle, many people still showed surprise on their faces.
Platinum Bishop Salas's face was terribly gloomy, and a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.
His fingers, gripping the armrest tightly, turned slightly white, clearly indicating that he could no longer suppress the urge to attack Chu Xinghe.
Xue Qinghe keenly sensed Salas's unusual behavior, turned to give him a meaningful look, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Bishop Salas, Chu Xinghe is my man, please be lenient."
Salas forced a smile: "Your Highness, you are overthinking it. I simply admire this young talent."
At this moment, the tournament host announced that the next match was about to begin: "Next up is Shrek Academy versus Thunder Academy!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Yanzhen, the sect leader of the Elephant Armor Sect, immediately turned to Yu Luomian of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan and teased, "Elder Yu, it would be interesting if Thunder Academy also lost to Shrek Academy."
Yu Luomian sneered disdainfully: "The disciples of my Thunder Academy are not like those targets from your Elephant Armor Academy who only know how to stand and take hits."
Hu Yanzhen's face darkened, but he could not refute it.
He was secretly annoyed. Of the five elemental academies in this year's cohort, only Elephant Armor Academy was still sticking to the single extreme flow route. The other four elemental academies had all begun to adopt the balanced flow approach to implement extreme flow tactics.
Blazing Academy boasts a comprehensive configuration of fire-based offensive, fire-based crowd control, fire-based agile offensive, and fire-based support capabilities, and Thunder Academy is no exception.
In contrast, Elephant Armor Academy still adheres to a single defensive strategy.
Hu Yanzhen had to admit that, if this trend continued, Elephant Armor Academy would likely become the first elemental academy to be eliminated.
...
Inside the rest area of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, Chu Xinghe was enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.
He lay languidly on Dugu Yan's soft thighs, Ye Lingling's slender fingers feeding him peeled grapes, while Zhu Zhuqing held a feather fan and gently fanned him.
The three worked together seamlessly, presenting a picture of harmonious coexistence.
Feng Xiaotian stood at the door, his eyes widening in disbelief at the sight before him.
He swallowed hard, thinking to himself that he couldn't even handle Huo Wu alone, while Chu Xinghe had three beauties at his disposal, and they got along so well.
"Ahem." Feng Xiaotian cleared his throat and walked in with a forced smile. "Captain Chu, I apologize for disturbing you."
Chu Xinghe glanced at him and asked lazily, "Captain Feng from Shenfeng Academy? What do you want with me?"
Feng Xiaotian straightened his back and solemnly said, "On behalf of Shenfeng Academy, I formally issue this challenge to you."
Chu Xinghe couldn't help but laugh out loud upon hearing this. He sat up, took the handkerchief Ye Lingling handed him, and wiped his mouth. "Feng Xiaotian, Feng Xiaotian, I think you should change your name to 'Crazy Laughing Lick.' You're clearly stronger and more talented than Huo Wu, yet you're always hanging around her."
Feng Xiaotian's face flushed red, but he still couldn't help but ask, "Captain Chu, I do have a question I'd like to ask. Why does Huo Wu never like me? But you..."
His gaze swept over the three beauties, the meaning of which was self-evident.
Chu Xinghe sighed, his tone tinged with pity: "Because you're so pathetic. Women are attracted by charm, not by relentlessly pursuing them."
Feng Xiaotian hung his head, like a little dog soaked in the rain: "Then what should I do?"
"If I were you," Chu Xinghe stood up and patted Feng Xiaotian on the shoulder, "I would focus on cultivating and crush Huo Wu, or even the entire Blazing Fire Academy, with my strength. Instead of always admitting defeat every time you encounter her. How can you possibly earn her respect like that?"
Feng Xiaotian fell into deep thought, and after a moment nodded heavily: "You're right. But..."
He raised his head, a resolute glint in his eyes. "I've already promised Huo Wu I'd challenge you, and I can't go back on my word."
Chu Xinghe sighed, rubbing his forehead: "Simps are truly incurable creatures."
He waved his hand helplessly, "Alright, when our two teams meet, I'll give you a serious match and let you show off in front of Huo Wu."
Feng Xiaotian bowed respectfully: "Thank you for your guidance."
After saying that, he turned and left, his back looking a bit more upright than when he came.
Chu Xinghe sighed softly, "As expected, simps never get a good end."
Dugu Yan chuckled and pinched Chu Xinghe's cheek: "You're meddling in other people's business again."
"There's nothing I can do." Chu Xinghe lay back down on her lap. "I'm soft-hearted and can't stand seeing honest people suffer."
Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly: "I think you just want to recruit more followers."
Ye Lingling gently handed her another grape: "But what he said does make sense."
Chu Xinghe opened his mouth to catch the grape and said indistinctly, "Just wait and see. If Feng Xiaotian can finally see the light, he might actually win the heart of the beauty."
When Feng Xiaotian, that simp, transforms into a wolf warrior, Huo Wu will finally acknowledge him.
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