Chapter 116.
"This is a team with a soul ring configuration no worse than yours," Grandmaster asserted in a deep voice, "perhaps even better."
Despite the formidable opposition, the Shrek team's morale remained high.
"So what?" Tang San declared loudly.
"Brother Feng mentioned that, whether it's a team battle or an individual one, momentum and state are crucial. We've won twenty-seven consecutive games and our momentum is going very strong. Everyone's condition is also excellent. While they may have superior soul rank and higher spirit power, it doesn't mean we have no chance against them!"
"That's right, Grandmaster. We can win this game!" Xiao Wu chimed in with a smile. "I'm not afraid!"
"While Nine Heart Begonia is powerful, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is also good at its own thing! Plus, Oscar's grilled sausage also has healing properties!" Ning Rongrong affirmed.
"They have only one support system and no attributes booster-type soul master!" she continued. "Also, although the third brother (Tang San) is a control-type soul master, he possesses incredibly strong melee strength, equivalent to a power attack system soul master."
"In other words," Ning Rongrong concluded, "we can actually consider to have one more member than them."
While Tang San could indeed be considered a strong attack system soul master due to Tang Sect martial arts, the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul was unlikely to be employed by him during these matches and because of this there was still a slight gap compared to a true power attack system soul master.
Nevertheless, Ning Rongrong's reasoning was astute, leaving everyone pondering.
"It does seem to make sense," Ma Hongjun pondered, rubbing his chin as he glanced at Oscar.
"Oscar, with your restoration and healing abilities, along with flight and detoxification, wouldn't that be enough to overcome them? It's like having two extra auxiliary soul divisions in a single soul master."
"Ten against seven! What if their soul power is higher?" Wang Feng remarked.
Everyone exchanged glances, contemplating the scenario.
Wang Feng shrugged, knowing that, regardless of their thoughts, losing this battle was out of the question. Moreover, the Emperor Team of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy didn't hold the Seven Shrek Monsters in high regard. When the fight began, they would undoubtedly take it seriously. Even if it posed some danger, victory was inevitable.
While Wang Feng and the Seven Shrek Monsters were discussing their strategy...
In the Great Fighting Soul Arena, in the VIP Lounge.
"The Seven Shrek Monsters are not to be underestimated! I strongly emphasize that you must not take them lightly when facing them!"
As the captain, Yu Tianheng patrolled the team members, delivering a solemn message, "Yufeng, Osler, both of you must not underestimate the opponents!"
Yu Feng, an exceptionally handsome man with short platinum-ish hair, possessed delicate features reminiscent of a woman. Osler, on the other hand, was a young man dressed in black. Nearby were the two brothers with Black Tortoise martial souls.
By the window stood a woman with long blue hair, her face veiled in light gauze. Her eyes seemed somewhat vacant, and her posture exuded a sense of solitude. This was Ye Lingling, the possessor of the martial soul Nine Heart Begonia.
"Boss, these Seven Shrek Devils appear to be at the level of Bronze Fighting Soul badge... and there are more than one Soul Grandmasters among them?" Yu Feng remarked with a smile.
"And do we even need to be concerned about a mediocre martial soul like Blue Silver Grass?"
On the desktop lay information about the Shrek Seven Devils.
Slam!
Yu Tianheng slammed his hands on the exquisitely carved wooden table, the impact resonating with a crack. "I've said it before, there can be no underestimation! We need to use our full strength! Their team is extremely potent, and the cooperation among the seven of them is no less impressive than ours, might even be better! Aside from having lower soul power than us, there is no aspect in which they are inferior to us!"
This forceful gesture commanded the attention of everyone in the room, including Ye Lingling. One could only wonder how Wang Feng would react if he witnessed this scene.
"Don't forget about teacher Qin Ming, he is also from Shrek Academy," Yu Tianheng continued, his tone slowing.
"The Seven Shrek Devils are students from this generation!"
"And," he added, "they have an ultimate tactical master guiding them. At this moment, they might be analyzing information about our team and how to counter us."
The mention of teacher Qin Ming, and the information that he used to be a student of Shrek Academy dawned on them that the Shrek team might be harder to fight than they had thought of made them quickly somber up.
"In these days, how have you practiced your soul abilities I instructed you to explore anything left to explore about your own soul skills?" Yu Tianheng asked casually.
Several people nodded hastily.
"Very well. I witnessed a battle between the Shrek Seven Devils and the Mad Battle Team another day, and it provided me with a lot of inspiration and information." Yu Tianheng shared.
"Upon returning, I suggested to teacher Qin Ming that we also attempt to execute each team member's soul skill combo. It might not be as proficient as theirs, but our soul power is high enough! It'll make up for the co-ordination."
If Wang Feng were present, he would likely be shaking his head at this approach.
"One more thing."
At that moment, the woman in Yu Tianheng's arms offered a charming smile.
"To prevent any potential incident, teacher Qin Ming will temporarily join the team under an alias and enter the fighting arena. However, he won't participate in the battle. Don't be surprised when it happens."
"Incident?" Ye Lingling queried, a slight frown on her face.
"What kind of incident would prompt teacher Qin Ming to join temporarily, even to the extent of intervening personally?"
Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan exchanged glances, deciding to share the details of their encounter with a group called Qingbao.
As the story unfolded, shock registered on everyone's faces.
"One punch rendered you to defeat you, Boss?" Osler exclaimed. "And the woman in the Qingbao combination is Ning Rongrong, the possessor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"
"Are you concerned that another member of this group might be concealed within the Seven Shrek Monsters, prompting the need for teacher Qin Ming to step in, if necessary?" Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan nodded in confirmation.
At that moment, the outside of the Great Soul Fighting Arena illuminated, as if beckoning everyone.
"Let's go. It's time to play." A middle-aged man entered the room, speaking with a casual tone.
"Remember, go all out in this battle, but also remember not to inflict life-threatening harm. I've inquired about the Shrek Seven Devils last 27 battles. They weren't just victories, they were overwhelming triumphs. Do you think you can match up?"
This man was none other than Qin Ming.
"Teacher, the captain just briefed us. We will definitely give our all!" Yufeng responded with utmost sincerity.
Qin Ming was momentarily surprised, then he smiled and nodded slowly. "While I am part of the team temporarily, I won't actively participate in the battle unless the accident that Tianheng mentioned occurs..."
Everyone nodded solemnly and proceeded toward the central battlefield alongside Yu Tianheng.
Observing this group, Qin Ming felt a touch of emotion. In his thoughts, he pondered, could it be that the tactical master Tian Heng mentioned is you, Dean Flender?
Unexpectedly, his expertise in martial soul skills has reached such heights? A month ago, Tian Heng seemed disheartened, but now he's taking it so seriously and earnestly. They have truly grown... I hope you, Seven Shrek Devils, can also deliver a splendid performance!
Simultaneously, the Seven Shrek Monsters, led by Dai Mubai, stepped onto the central arena.
Compared to the outer arena, the central arena was remarkably quiet. All the spectators belonged to the nobility in the viewing area. The platform was expansive, and a radiant golden soul guide suspended in mid-air illuminating the entire battle arena.
At this moment, a pillar slowly ascended from the center of the arena. Perched on top of the pillar was a charming girl, holding a microphone-like sound amplifier. Her pretty face wore a professional and engaging smile.
"I am your host for today, and I'm delighted to oversee this central arena in Great Soul Fighting Arena for our esteemed guests. Today, we have a special treat—a highlight team battle match, the only one of its kind! Now, as the team from my left walks out, although they only bear the Silver Fighting soul badge, each member boasts the prowess of a Soul Elder! Every one of them is a genius soul master! Allow me to introduce the personnel of the Emperor team."
In mid-air, the commentator beauty, with a clear and resonant voice, finished presenting the members of the Emperor team. Eight individuals took their positions on the battlefield, with Qin Ming, wearing a mask and a black robe, standing silently at the back after his introduction.
"Now, from my right, entering the stage is the recent sensation and the star team of our Suotuo Arena, The Shrek Seven Devils! They are..."
Dudou, the female commentator continued her explanation of the Seven Shrek members, concluding with Wang Feng. As she finished, a pair of wings materialized behind her as she gracefully ascended. It was her martial soul. Simultaneously, the three soul rings signified the host's status as a Soul Elder.
"Alright, that wraps up the introductions."
On the battlefield.
Almost the moment the two teams entered, countless gazes emanated from the VIP area. The Emperor team's seven players and the Shrek team's seven players were highly recognizable, while the other two individuals also garnered some attention.
In an instant, the fourteen lines of sight from the two teams transformed into fourteen lightning bolts, intertwining in the air and emitting faint, sparks.
In the auditorium, Flender questioned Zhao Wuji, "Wuji, could he be that person?" He pointed to the last man in the Heaven Dou Imperial team, dressed in a black robe and wearing a mask.
"Him? You mean Qin Ming? How could he be the leader with his strength?" Zhao Wuji observed the battlefield.
"What are you discussing?" Grandmaster approached and inquired.
"A Shrek Academy graduate has also joined and he appears to be part of the Emperor team, but it's evident he's not a permanent member... I suspect he was added temporarily, much like Xiao Feng." Zhao Wuji explained.
Flender furrowed his brow. Grandmaster pondered for a moment and remarked, "Perhaps it was to counter Xiao Feng. After all, that day, Yu Tianheng's suffered a setback, and he also knew Rongrong. This battle is bound to be challenging... Maybe on that day, Yu Tianheng didn't leave the Great Fighting Soul Arena but witnessed the match between the Seven Shrek Devils and the Mad Battle Team, secretly taking note."
"Wang Feng's punch might have caused some injury to that child ego..." Flender nodded, aware that Yu Tianheng of the Emperor Team was Grandmaster's nephew.
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