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"Emperor Team versus Shrek Team."
Soon, the highly anticipated showdown was about to begin.
The Shrek Team and the Emperor Team were both Soul Ancestors in the qualifier round, and they were finally about to clash.
The audience felt their blood boil as they looked forward to this exciting showdown.
There was still an hour before the match began.
In Shrek's resting area.
"Brothers, it's time for us to prove ourselves. Defeat Fang Xuan and defeat the Emperor Team."
Dai Mubai looked heroic and determined. His eyes were like torches as he earnestly swept his gaze across the faces of his companions. What he received in return were the same resolute gazes.
Two years ago, in the Soto Arena, the Shrek Team suffered their first defeat. They were beaten to a pulp by Fang Xuan alone. That bitter defeat was a nightmare for the fledgling Shrek's team. Many of them suffered a heavy blow and even lost their willpower.
Although the Shrek Team defeated Huang Dou's second team in the qualifier round two months ago and washed away their past humiliation, Fang Xuan wasn't present in that match.
Everyone was happy and regretful about that.
But now, in the qualifier round, a new opportunity to defeat Fang Xuan had arrived. Shrek's entire team was filled with pride and confidence. They vowed to defeat Fang Xuan.
"Hehe, that Fang Xuan beat me up so badly last time. This time, Lord Fatty will rub him against the ground," Ma Hongjun snickered.
"Eh..."
Everyone's expression froze. They were speechless as they glared at Ma Hongjun. This guy...
"Fatty, What nonsense are you talking about this time?"
Especially Ning Rongrong. When she heard this, her reaction was intense. She directly went up to Ma Hongjun and smacked him on the head, causing him to grimace in pain.
"Aiyo, I forgot. There's a traitor in our Shrek's team. Rongrong will be someone else's wife sooner or later," Ma Hongjun yelled.
"Damn fatty, what did you say? I'll tear your mouth apart"
Ning Rongrong was furious. Her hair flew as she chased after Ma Hongjun and hammered him.
"The match is about to start. Stop messing around."
Everyone shook their heads helplessly.
Just as everyone's morale was at its peak, the Grandmaster suddenly walked out with a stern face and his hands clasped behind his back. He stared at Tang San and the others with a serious expression and said, "I suggest that you give up on this match."
"What?"
Everyone was shocked.
The master's words were like a bucket of cold water that instantly extinguished everyone's enthusiasm.
"Master, what are you talking about? Give up? Why? The match hasn't even started, and you're telling us to give up? Are you kidding me?"
Dai Mubai's eyes were cold, and he was a little emotional. He angrily asked Master a series of questions, but the latter just kept silent.
"Mubai..."
At this time, Zhu Zhuqing gently pulled Dai Mubai. His gentle words gradually woke up Dai Mubai, who had lost control.
"I'm sorry, Master. I lost my composure."
Dai Mubai sighed and bowed slightly. He apologized to Master seriously.
"It's okay, Mumbai. I completely understand how you feel."
Master patted Dai Mubai's shoulder. He did not care about the latter's rude behavior just now. He raised his sharp eyes and swept across the faces of Tang San and the others. He said in a deep voice, "Although the match hasn't started yet, in my heart, the match is already over. All of you... will lose without a doubt."
Everyone was silent.
"Teacher, why is that?"
Tang San clenched his fists. He raised his stubborn face and looked at Master with some unwillingness.
"Little Three, Mubai, ask yourselves honestly. Can you fight against a Soul Emperor? That Fang Xuan killed the Poison Dragon Easter with a single slash. He was a Rank 69 Soul Emperor"
Master shook his head and sighed helplessly. "To be honest, in a one-on-one match, not only are all of you not a match for Fang Xuan, but there might not be anyone who can beat Fang Xuan in the entire qualifier competition and the future Soul Master Finals. That guy is too abnormal"
Two years ago, Master attached great importance to Fang Xuan, who had repeatedly broken his theories, and thought that the latter's achievements were limitless. Now, two years had passed in a flash, and Fang Xuan was becoming more and more unfathomable. He had not revealed his soul rings yet, and no one knew his true rank.
However, a few days ago, Fang Xuan had personally killed the Soul Emperor Easter. It could be said that he was incomparably domineering and had extraordinary combat strength. His slash had shocked everyone. Many people speculated that Fang Xuan's strength was at least that of a five-ringed Soul King and that his true combat strength was close to that of a Soul Emperor.
Under such circumstances, how could Master be willing to let them be tortured?
Hearing Master's reasonable analysis, Shrek Seven gradually fell silent. His expression was very gloomy. Everyone hung their heads dejectedly. They were like frost-beaten eggplants, wilting!
Even the theoretically invincible Master concluded that they would lose without a doubt. What else could they say?
"Then are we going to be trampled under Fang Xuan's feet for the rest of our lives?"
Dai Mubai was unwilling. As a genius, he had his pride. He was unwilling to keep losing to Fang Xuan. More importantly, he was a prince of the Star Luo Empire, and Fang Xuan was a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire. The battle between the two would determine which of the two empires was superior. If he kept being suppressed by Fang Xuan and lost time and time again, wouldn't he be bringing shame to his own empire? If news of this spread, he would never be able to return to the Star Luo Empire.
"I can't accept this..."
Tang San was also very upset. He had worked so hard to cultivate himself to defeat Fang Xuan. Now, the Master had suggested they give up the competition. This was truly unacceptable. The competition hadn't even started, and he wanted them to be deserters. How could the proud Shrek Team accept this?
"No, You haven't failed" Suddenly, the Master's eyes lit up with confidence. He spoke earnestly, "Your chance is not in the individual competition but in the team competition. That will be your only opportunity to defeat Fang Xuan"
"Team competition?" Everyone's eyes lit up. Hope rekindled in their hearts.
"That's right, the team competition" The Master nodded seriously and explained, "I'm asking you to give up on the individual competition mainly because I want you to bet all your treasures on the team competition in the finals."
"In the individual competition, Fang Xuan is invincible. But in the team competition, that's not necessarily the case. I've studied the tactics of Fang Xuan and the Emperor Team. What kind of hooligan tactics are they? It's simply foul and messy. I even saw Fang Xuan accidentally send Tian Heng flying. It's too messy and improper"
At this point, the Master couldn't help but shake his head, giving Fang Xuan's "reckless" tactics a negative review.
"And you have an advantage that the Emperor Team will always lack — unity"
The Master looked at Tang San and the others and continued, "With Shrek Seven as one and the tactics that I've meticulously designed for you, I believe that you'll be able to defeat Fang Xuan and the Emperor Team in the team competition in the finals and become the champions of the Soul Master Tournament in one fell swoop"
"Champions"
Everyone's eyes lit up, filled with excitement. Being champions of the finals meant more to them than a couple of small losses in the qualifier competition. Giving up on the match against the Emperor Team was a small sacrifice.
"So, to preserve our strength and not let the Emperor Team see through our trump cards in advance, I suggest that you give up on the qualifier competition against the Emperor Team and bet all your treasures on the finals" The Master concluded.
"Master, we understand." At this point, Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others gradually understood the Master's intentions. They were prepared to listen to the Master's arrangements and give up on the final qualifier competition against the Emperor Team.
At that moment, Tang San, who had been silent all along, suddenly raised his head and stared at the Master. His eyes were filled with determination as he said, "Teacher, we're not fighting alone"
The Master was slightly stunned. "Little San, you..."
Tang San gritted his teeth and declared, "Our Shrek Team can lose, but we can't give up"
As soon as he said this, it immediately ignited the pride in the hearts of all the members of the Shrek Team.
"Fight"
"Fight"
Tang San, Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar's hearts burned with fighting spirit as they shouted together.
Looking at the awe-inspiring students, the Master was slightly stunned. Gradually, a gratified expression appeared on his face as he said, "The children have all grown up. Alright, if you want to fight, then let's fight"
Heaven Dou Academy's resting area.
"Where's Captain?"
"Speaking of which, I don't think I've seen Captain since yesterday."
"That guy, at such an important time, he disappeared again."
Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the others looked at each other, sharing their helplessness. Fang Xuan's irresponsibility was a concern. He always disappeared at crucial moments.
"The competition is about to start. Does no one know where your Captain went?"
Qin Ming frowned and looked at everyone, seeking answers. The members of Huang Dou's team all shook their heads, clearly unaware of Fang Xuan's whereabouts.
"Captain went to Dongguan to visit prostitutes..."
At this moment, Long Aotian suddenly chimed in cautiously, "I heard that a new chain of foot massage shops opened in Dongguan. The captain might have gone there, um... for that"
Hearing this, everyone's faces instantly fell.
"Such disgraceful behavior. Since when did Fang Xuan get involved in this? I think we have to report this to His Majesty"
Qin Ming criticized with a serious expression.
"Ah, Captain" Yu Tian-heng shook his head and sighed, understanding Fang Xuan's actions as a man.
"Despicable" Dugu Yan snorted disapprovingly.
"How despicable" Ye Lingling pouted her lips.
The rest of the team members didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The competition was about to start, and they didn't expect their Captain to be enjoying himself alone. It was indeed a headache.
Since Fang Xuan wasn't around, they could only rely on themselves!
An hour of rest time passed quickly, and the final competition finally began.
"Fang Xuan, come out and fight"
On the stage, Tang San's black hair and robes fluttered. His body was filled with battle intent as he looked toward the Heaven Dou Academy.
Tang San, who had always been calm and collected, took the initiative to be the first to go up. He wanted to personally challenge Fang Xuan and wash away the humiliation of being defeated by him.
Not long after, the first member of the Emperor Team went up.
A handsome young man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes walked up the stage. He wore a golden robe, and his black hair was loose. His eyes were as bright as the stars, and his face was full of heroic spirit. He could be described as a handsome man through and through.
He was just slightly less handsome than Fang Xuan.
This person was Yu Tianheng.
"Yu Tianheng, why is it you? Where's Fang Xuan? Why don't you dare to fight?"
Tang San frowned. He was a little dissatisfied when he saw Yu Tianheng walk up the stage. His desired opponent wasn't Yu Tian-heng, but Fang Xuan.
"Fang Xuan..."
Yu Tian-heng's expression froze. After a moment of silence, he stared seriously at Tang San and said, "Our Captain went to Dongguan to visit prostitutes"
Tang San: "???"
"That's enough, Tang San. Our Captain doesn't need to come out to deal with you. I alone am enough to defeat you"
Yu Tian-heng's eyes burned with determination. He spoke with a strong fighting spirit" Last time, I was careless in the Soto Arena and was defeated by your Eight Spider Spear. This time, I won't let the same thing happen again"
"Alright, then let's see who's the real deal"
Tang San growled and instantly activated his Bluesilver Grass. The four Soul Rings around him shone brightly, and a terrifying aura spread out. He quickly rushed towards Yu Tianheng.
"Come on, Tang San"
Yu Tianheng roared. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon awakened. On his slender and strong body, the same four Soul Rings shone. He exploded with all his strength and faced Tang San head-on.
On the stage, the two of them fought fiercely...
In the end, the battle between Tang San and Yu Tianheng ended in a draw. Tang San injured Yu Tian-heng with his Eight Spider Spears, while Yu Tianheng injured Tang San with his Blue Lightning T-Rex's Thunderbolt. The two of them ended in a draw.
Next, Dai Mubai went on stage and defeated the Emperor Team's Graphite and Graphite brothers in a row, showcasing his invincible might.
However, later on, Dugu Yan went on stage and directly poisoned Dai Mubai. She displayed the power of her poison and defeated two of Shrek's team members in a row. In the end, she was defeated by Zhu Zhuqing due to her lack of stamina.
The Shrek Team and Emperor Team went back and forth, both sides fighting their hearts out.
At sunset, the result of the match finally came out — a draw.
It was a result that both sides could accept.
But the audience wasn't too satisfied. They were all waiting to see Fang Xuan's heroic performance, but they didn't expect the latter to not appear at all.
At this moment, a common question surfaced in everyone's mind.
Where did Fang Xuan go?