Chapter 117.
At that moment, the commentator floating in the midair spoke:
"Please pay attention both teams. Now you both have one minute to summon your martial soul. When I announce the start of the match, you can fight until one of the sides concede or every member of the team fall off the fighting platform!"
The voice echoed as various lights coming off from the soul ring suddenly illuminated the battle stage, showcasing the best soul ring configurations. Many nobles in the VIP area became visibly excited as they knew the fight and the match would be very exciting.
Led by Tang San, the remaining six members positioned themselves strategically. Blue Silver Grass sprouted behind Tang San extremely quickly, creating a forest-like terrain on their side. Then six Blue Silver Grasses quietly wrapped around the waists of all the team members.
On the side of the Emperor Team, Dugu Yan chuckled softly, "Interesting. Normally, Blue Silver Grass is considered a waste martial soul and is not very strong. However, since it's one of the the Shrek Seven Devils martial soul, it was able to entangle the Mad Xi from Mad Battle Team that day. This control system soul master, Tang San, should be their main strategist. His Blue Silver Grass is likely not ordinarily tough."
She stood behind Yu Tianheng as a large green colored snake phantom manifested behind her, emitting a dazzling light. This was her martial soul, Jade Phosphorus Serpent.
At this moment, her upper body took a human form, while her lower body transformed into snake like, creating a peculiar appearance.
"He entangled the six people with his Blue Silver Grass. It seems that he wants to carry out simple control in the awaiting battle... Tianheng, you have to be careful. However, this kind of control requires multi-tasking and it is quite easy to be distracted. I will handle him later ..."
Yu Tianheng stood in the center, with the Shi brothers on either of his side, their Black Tortoise martial soul creating a massive tortoise shell covering them.
As the captain, Yu Tianheng also quickly possessed his martial soul, making him look even more domineering than before. His right arm clothes got shredded, revealing blue-purple scales shimmering with traces of thunder and lightning. His hand also transformed into dragon like claws, much larger than ordinary human palms, as three soul rings rose from beneath him.
Osler's Black Leopard martial soul also possessed him, adding a slight touch of femininity to his appearance. His pupils also turned into leopard-like vertical shapes.
On the other hand, Yufeng had also undergone significant changes. He now sported a pair of solid white wings, more substantial than the white dove wings of the host.
Yufeng focused his attention on the Seven Shrek Monsters with a solemn expression, his eyes scanning Oscar and Ning Rongrong. As a flying agility system beast martial soul, soul master, his primary target was naturally the opponent's back row—the two auxiliary system soul masters.
Ye Lingling, at the end, was covered by the group of six, making it difficult for Shrek to discern her changed appearance.
"Yu Tianheng, is that person him?!" Dugu Yan suddenly pointed to the distant corner of the soul fighting platform, where Wang Feng dressed in his codename Thor's outfit and mask could be seen.
Yu Tianheng's pupils also contracted slightly, "It doesn't seem to be him, the attire is also different... but it might still be possible."
Simultaneously, Wang Feng also observed Yu Tianheng and felt a sense of unease. He noted the serious expressions on the faces of the Emperor team members, a direct contrast from the disdain they had in the original story.
"Strange... the members of the Emperor team seem unusually serious?" Wang Feng pondered. Recalling the original narrative, he expected them to underestimate the Shrek Seven Monsters, particularly Tang San and his Blue Silver Grass.
"Could Yufeng be Bai Chenxiang in disguise as in the original?" Wang Feng speculated. A growing concern crept over him, "Wait, are the Emperor team members actually intending to fight seriously from the start? This is not in line with the storyline... Is it possible that my previous battles with Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan a month ago have prompted them to take the Shrek Seven Devils team seriously... I'm afraid Xiao San and the others might face a challenging situation," Wang Feng muttered slightly but continued as a playful glint passed in his eyes, "Nothing they can't handle though. Doesn't matter if the Emperor team is taking this seriously or not."
"By the way, who is that individual?" Wang Feng gazed at the figure of Qin Ming inquisitively, "Could it be that, like me, they've asked someone to come to spectate and ensure the fairness of the battle?"
"It appears that this confrontation is unfolding a bit differently than I had envisioned, not according to keikaku." Wang Feng frowned.
Simultaneously, a clear voice echoed in the midair, "Let the battle BEGIN!!"
Neither of the two teams made a move, as if each was patiently anticipating the other to take the initiative.
"..." The Shrek Seven Devils exchanged quick glances.
"It seems like they don't intend to make the first move?" Ma Hongjun whispered.
Right at that moment,
The enormous green serpent, Dugu Yan martial soul, suddenly emitted a roar and expelled a huge amount of purple mist towards the Shrek Seven Devils!
Her purple soul ring immediately illuminated.
"Jade Phosphorous Violet Poison!"
Suddenly, a menacing purple mist quickly started to envelope the surroundings!
"??!!"
Wang Feng's eyes widened in the corner as his smug expression quickly gave way to surprise and shock. "Hold on, unleashing third ring soul ability right from the start? The pacing is off!"
Wang Feng felt a cold sweat trickling down.
What's happening?
This is completely contrary to the battle I predicted!
Shouldn't the power attack system's soul masters initiate the fight first?
However, strategically speaking, employing Jade Phosphorous Violet Poison to spread a layer of poisonous mist across the field is indeed a clever tactic.
But, is this level of intensity really necessary? I mean, yes if it is against Shrek Seven Devils but you know I'm sayin', right?
Simultaneously, Tang San also found himself taken aback.
"Be cautious, this fog is immensely toxic!"
Tang San's expression turned serious.
"Strange, why did they resort to using the thousand-year soul skills right at the start...?"
"Xiao San, what's our next move?"
Dai Mubai whispered, "With this poison, charging through is not an option."
"Don't worry, I've got it."
Tang San retrieved several water bags and sprayed them into the air at a distance.
"Fatty, quickly use Phoenix FireWire, Mu Bai, use White Tiger Intense Light Wave, target those water bags. It should break this poisonous mist!"
Tang San spoke with assurance.
Without hesitation, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun focused on the airborne water bag, unleashing their soul abilities simultneously.
Instantly, a burst of mist erupted in the air, followed by a fierce burst of flame. The flames also descended upon the poisonous fog, producing a sizzling sound, as the toxic haze also dissipated quickly.
"The water bag is filled with alcohol. Using the fatty's flames to burn the alcohol, can quickly purify and burn the poison in the air. The alcohol is highly inductive to fire and contains anti-toxic elements in it, which can help in neutralizing the snake venom," Tang San explained succinctly, these preparations were made well in advance.
However, Brother Feng had previously mentioned an even more ingenious method to avoid the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison, but Tang San chose not to employ it just yet.
As the purple mist quickly dispersed, Emperor team's team members looked in astonishment.
"These tactics are impressive!" Dugu Yan scoffed, "You can use this method to counter my Jade Phosphorous Violet Poison, but it's not so easy to render all my abilities ineffective!"
Before anyone could react, she released a red poisonous mist and a blue poisonous mist directly toward Yu Tianheng in front of her.
Almost instantly, Yu Tianheng vanished from his position!
In the eyes of the Shrek team, the purple mist had just cleared, and a blue-violet aurora suddenly surged from a distance rushing toward them at an extreme speed.
"Be cautious, it's their captain!" Tang San warned.
"Mubai, don't worry about him, go deal with Shi brothers! Let him come... Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, engage those two other agility attack system soul masters, distract them! Remember, ensure Yu Tianheng comes to me alone! Rongrong, feign stepping forward to boost the three of you, advance, and lure him in deeper!"
"Yu Tianheng possesses the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon and the most potent attack power. He undoubtedly aims to break through our formation and eliminate me directly, knowing I'm a control system soul master and the strategist! Just let him come. Mubai, Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, go!"
Dai Mubai's expression hardened, and he charged towards the thundering figure approaching.
As Tang San's instructions echoed, the roles were clear, and they launched an offensive against Emperor team of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
Shortly after, Yu Tianheng emerged from the dissipated purple mist and headed straight for Tang San.
"This is not good..."
Observing Yu Tianheng advancing alone, Wang Feng furrowed his brow. He had been cautious moments ago, and the gazes of these individuals were extremely wary and serious. Why would Yu Tianheng choose to act like this instead like in the original narrative, advancing alone and deeply?
It's a trap!
"Xiao San, be cautious..."
Just as Dai Mubai reached the Shi brothers, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing also engaged Yufeng and Osler.
Just as Yu Tianheng was about to reach Tang San, he suddenly leaped, swinging his dragon claws through the air as if preparing to strike Tang San!
Surrounded by blue and purple lightning, his entire body exhibited an extremely peculiar state.
Tang San, remaining motionless, had already positioned himself and activated the Ghost Shadow Perplexing Tracks, ready to evade any incoming attack. However, at this critical moment, Yu Tianheng abruptly altered his stance. The dragon claw didn't target Tang San, instead, it ripped through the air, severing the Blue Silver Grass connected to the six of the Shrek Seven Devils!
Rustle!
A series of shattering sounds ensued suddenly!
Witnessing this, Tang San's pupils contracted immediately.
The six Blue Silver Grass strands discreetly entwined around the six individuals that were meant to provide assistance, with his exceptional reflexes, his teammates could timely evade any fatal strikes, typically going unnoticed by the adversary.
Yet, Yu Tianheng's attacks resulted in the severing of three Blue Silver Grass strands!
Had he been overly cautious?
However, the subsequent event surprised Tang San even more.
Rather than attacking Tang San, Yu Tianheng directly assaulted Dai Mubai! Tang San's heart skipped a beat.
Did he instinctively break the Blue Silver Grass first and then attack Dai Mubai?
In a moment of frustration, Tang San couldn't help but wonder if Yu Tianheng intended to encircle and trap Mubai.
"Bind!"
Tang San uttered a low cry, as numerous Blue Silver Grasses erupted from the stage, converging on Yu Tianheng!
What was peculiar, though, was that Yu Tianheng transformed into a flash of thunder and lightning, shattering all the blue silver grass with his body!
"He's in somekind of an unusual state right now!"
Tang San's mind sparked with thoughts, akin to a fire meeting calcium carbide. "Hold on, did he activate a thousand-year soul ability when Dugu Yan released the Jade Phosphorous Violet Poison just now? How could he be so decisive and disregard me moments before attacking me? Blue Silver Grass!"
"Mubai is in danger!" Tang San's expression turned grim.
The caution and strategy of this Emperor fighting team were unexpectedly formidable, surpassing Tang San's expectations of them. Only Wang Feng, in secret, muttered:
"It's Yu Tianheng's third soul ability—Thunder Fury... A state of rampage. Using the Jade Phosphorous Violet Poison cover just now, while Tang San was detoxifying it, he diverted their attention and quietly seized the opportunity... Damn it, who comes up with a plan like this?"
"This Emperor Academy is overly cautious! It defies logic! And why are they so?" Wang Feng pondered.
This was indeed quite different from the Emperor team from Heaven Dou Imperial Academy he had known.
"Could it be that among them, there's also a transmigrater like me? Someone who knows everything?" Wang Feng couldn't help but speculate.
Little did he know that Emperor team's excessive caution was all because of him.
The game had become even more perplexing...
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