Time flew by. Ever since the misunderstanding had been cleared up, Tang San and Meng Bei's relationship had grown stronger, perhaps out of guilt on Tang San's part.
The two had become close friends who could talk about anything.
During this time, Meng Bei discovered that Tang San's personality wasn't as bad as he initially thought.
Sure, Tang San had some minor flaws—like double standards, arrogance, and a penchant for showing off—but his strengths far outweighed these.
For instance, Tang San's Xiao Wu was particularly useful, and Meng Bei enjoyed her company greatly.
Though Meng Bei had Ning Rongrong as his partner, this didn't stop him from "making use" of Xiao Wu when necessary.
Ning Rongrong was perfect as a partner—obedient, sweet, and from a prestigious family—but when it came to their nightly interactions, Xiao Wu proved far more fulfilling.
In battle, Tang San's value was equally undeniable.
Despite being a control-type spirit master, Tang San's physical resilience often allowed him to act as a defensive frontliner.
For example, during their match against the Rock Armor Team, Tang San had single-handedly absorbed most of the enemy's attacks, creating a safe space for the others to unleash their attacks.
This pattern repeated itself in later battles. Tang San would take the frontlines and absorb damage, while Meng Bei provided backline DPS. This dynamic made the Shrek Seven Devils virtually unstoppable, and their fame in the Great Spirit Arena grew rapidly.
Meng Bei's side quest of achieving 100 consecutive victories was also progressing at lightning speed.
Finally, the last battle arrived—a solo match.
The moment Meng Bei entered the arena, the crowd erupted in cheers.
The announcer introduced him enthusiastically:
"59 matches, 59 victories! A peerless genius in the history of the Great Spirit Arena! One more victory will crown him with the Golden Spirit Badge. He is the Arctic Snow Rabbit!"
Hearing this ridiculous title, Meng Bei couldn't help but cover his face.
Seriously, Grandmaster is terrible at naming things. Worse, he'd taken it upon himself to register Meng Bei under that name during their first team battle without asking.
When Meng Bei later tried to change it, the process was so tedious that he gave up.
But he wouldn't forget this. One day, Grandmaster would pay for this indignity.
Meng Bei's opponent entered next.
Unlike Meng Bei, who wore a mask to conceal his identity, his opponent stepped into the spotlight openly and confidently.
The announcer introduced him with excitement:
"Some of you may not recognize this newcomer to our Great Spirit Arena, but he is another Silver Spirit Badge holder like the Arctic Snow Rabbit. And even more astonishing—his spirit is the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!"
The audience erupted in astonishment.
Meng Bei recognized his opponent immediately: Yu Tianheng, captain of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy Battle Team.
It seemed the team had arrived in Soto City, just as the plot dictated.
This match was clearly arranged by the Great Spirit Arena. Pitting Meng Bei, the arena's unstoppable rookie, against the powerful newcomer Yu Tianheng promised an exhilarating spectacle that would draw massive attention and profits.
Before the match, Yu Tianheng hadn't taken Meng Bei seriously.
What's a little Snow Rabbit compared to my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon?
But as the match began and Meng Bei activated his spirit, Yu Tianheng's expression grew serious.
The temperature in the arena plummeted as Meng Bei's spirit ability manifested.
Yu Tianheng realized this was no ordinary Snow Rabbit.
*The battle began.*
Both fighters initially held their ground, studying each other for weaknesses.
Yu Tianheng's cautious observation yielded no openings.
But Meng Bei seized a fleeting moment of hesitation.
*"Freezing Ray!"*
Two icy beams shot from Meng Bei's eyes with astonishing speed.
Yu Tianheng's heart sank.
He had studied Meng Bei's matches and knew about this soul skill, but experiencing it firsthand was a different story.
Despite his preparations, the speed of the attack was overwhelming.
Before he could react, the freezing ray struck his right arm.
"Here it is—the decisive soul skill!" the announcer exclaimed.
"In all of the Arctic Snow Rabbit's previous 59 battles, this skill has sealed his opponents' fates!"
The audience barely heard the commentary, their eyes glued to the intense match.
"Thunder Dragon Claw!"
In a desperate move, Yu Tianheng activated his first soul skill to defend himself.
His right arm transformed into a dragon claw, absorbing most of the ray's impact.
But it wasn't enough.
Meng Bei's Freezing Ray was too powerful. Despite the dragonization, Yu Tianheng's arm was riddled with cracks, scales falling away as the freezing cold seeped into his flesh.
"Yu Tianheng!"
From the stands, Dugu Yan's voice rang out in concern.
The members of the Heaven Dou Team watched anxiously, deeply worried for their captain.
Meng Bei, seeing Yu Tianheng injured, pressed his advantage.
He unleashed an *Ice Wind*, transforming the battlefield into a frozen wasteland.
*"Snow Step!"*
Meng Bei dashed forward, delivering a devastating kick to Yu Tianheng's shoulder and sending him tumbling.
Yu Tianheng had no choice but to reveal his trump card.
*"Thunder Fury!"*
Surrounded by a lightning aura, Yu Tianheng's body entered a berserk state. The thunder dispelled the icy terrain, and a dragon-shaped aura loomed above him, roaring with power.
"You'll now witness the might of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!"
Meng Bei smirked.
*"Freezing Ray!"*
The beams struck the dragon aura, and Yu Tianheng was once again sent flying.
Meng Bei laughed inwardly.
Does he not know that ice counters dragons?
The two fighters clashed repeatedly.
*"Thunderous Wrath!"*
*"Snow Step!"*
Meng Bei landed several direct hits, while Yu Tianheng's lightning left Meng Bei's body slightly numb.
But Meng Bei's physical resilience, bolstered by the evolution serum, rendered the lightning's effects negligible.
The fight continued, each clash raising the audience's excitement to new heights.
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