Chapter 206: Complete Victory
"Yu Tianxin, martial soul Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, 43rd-level Battle Soul Ancestor, pleased to meet you!"
"Ah Du , martial soul Death God Scythe, 54th-level Battle Soul King, please guide me!"
Despite being from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Ning Bei still adhered to proper etiquette. After all, their clan's leader was watching from the high platform.
After introducing himself, Yu Tianxin released his martial soul. A dragon's roar mixed with the crackling sound of thunder made for a formidable display.
Two yellow and two purple soul rings appeared one after the other.
Because of his dragon transformation ability, Yu Tianxin's arms had transformed into dragon claws. His eyes were full of excitement as he looked at Ah Du .
"Third Soul Skill: Thunder God's Wrath!"
"Use all your power! My third soul skill can increase my lightning power and soul power by 100%!"
Listening to Yu Tianxin's self-aggrandizing speech, Ah Du couldn't help but show an odd expression, the words of the second young master echoing in his mind.
Ning Bei: "When fighting, don't constantly boast about the effects of your soul skills. Only a fool would do that."
There was no doubt that Ah Du considered Yu Tianxin to be one of those fools—confident, but a fool nonetheless.
"Make me use all my power? Who's the joke here? You've got a lot of nerve."
With a silent complaint, Ah Du didn't slow down. He followed his usual tactic—using Phantom Step, he moved to Yu Tianxin's front and immediately launched a sharp scythe slash.
"First Soul Skill: Thunder Dragon Claw!"
Yu Tianxin, who had anticipated this, raised his dragon claws to block the attack.
A metallic "clang" resounded across the arena, and Yu Tianxin was pushed back by the immense force. Yet, the excitement on his face remained unchanged.
"I recognize you now. Among my peers, I'll call you the strongest. But now, I'm going to get serious."
With that, Yu Tianxin charged straight at Ah Du , his second soul ring flashing.
"Second Soul Skill: Thunderstorm."
On the stands, Yu Xiaogang smiled slightly, seemingly satisfied with his nephew's progress.
"Tianxin is going to unleash his power. Even if he can't defeat that Ah Du , he'll force him to use his full strength."
Liu Erlong nodded in agreement, clearly supporting Yu Xiaogang's words.
Ah Du , on the other hand, couldn't help but roll his eyes at Yu Tianxin's over-the-top declaration. "I've sunk so low, I need a Soul Ancestor to admit I'm strong? Looks like I need to wake him up."
"Fourth Soul Skill: Split Shadow."
Yu Tianxin's charging figure missed completely, and the surrounding lightning struck nothing.
Realizing something was off, he quickly began scanning his surroundings for Ah Du 's movements, but suddenly, he felt something strange within his body.
Looking up, he saw a massive scythe, Ah Du 's martial soul, floating above his head.
Then, Yu Tianxin's face changed drastically as he felt his soul power rapidly draining away.
"Damn, what did you do?!"
In a panic, Yu Tianxin swung his dragon claws wildly around him. Lightning crackled in the air, but it didn't harm Ah Du in the slightest. Instead, it only made his soul power deplete faster.
Two minutes later, Yu Tianxin lay unconscious on the stage, feeling as if his body had been drained completely.
The massive scythe above his head fell down, and Ah Du , emerging from the ground, grabbed it in his hand, the blade stopping just at Yu Tianxin's neck without striking.
A faint smile appeared on Ah Du 's lips.
"As a peer, I can't say I'm impressed. I haven't even gone all out yet, and you've already fallen."
With the referee's announcement of Royal Fight Team II's victory in the first phase of the individual matches, the little ones cheered wildly, applauding Ah Du 's spectacular performance.
Thunder Academy, on the other hand, chose to forfeit the team battle, carrying Yu Tianxin off the stage. With their ace out of commission, they no longer had the strength to continue the team battle.
Yu Xiaogang on the stands couldn't help but feel a pang of embarrassment. He had just said that Yu Tianxin would force Ah Du to show his full power, but Yu Tianxin had been completely defeated, and the fifth soul ring on Ah Du had never even appeared!
"Xiaogang, it's okay."
Liu Erlong instinctively tried to comfort him, but he didn't know what to say.
Yu Xiaogang could only awkwardly clear his throat twice.
"I'm fine, Erlong. Tianxin still needs a lot of practice."
"Exactly, he needs more training."
Back with his team, Ah Du humbly accepted the praise from his teammates, looking rather shy.
With their match finished, it was time for Blaze Academy to face off against Shrek Academy.
Yes, the two teams met again, but when Huo Wushuang and Dai Mubai walked onto the stage, Shrek's team was stunned by what happened next.
Huo Wushuang directly announced Blaze Academy's forfeit and their withdrawal from the competition.
Shrek Academy won the match without lifting a finger and smoothly advanced to the next round of the finals.
Big Wet was also a bit confused. Was their goal just to show up for the finals and leave? But no matter what, it was a good thing that their team had advanced to the next round.
Ning Bei raised an eyebrow, glancing toward the stands at Godwind Academy, where Feng Xiaotian was smiling as he watched Huo Wushuang forfeit.
In Ning Bei's mind, Godwind Academy was supposed to be making a deal with Blaze Academy in the final round, but now it seemed they had teamed up early.
It seemed his little butterfly effect had caused quite a few deviations.
The next day, the second round of the finals began. After the first day's competition, 30 teams had been reduced to 15. Including the three seed teams that got a bye, the remaining 18 teams would compete in the second round.
Royal Fight Team II and Godwind Academy, due to their top two rankings in the promotion round, got a bye for the second round. The remaining 16 teams would compete for the 8 spots in the next stage.
Wuhun Hall and Star Luo Academy appeared and easily defeated their opponents, further proving the strength of the seed teams.
The next match was between Tiandou Royal Academy and Shrek Academy.
The audience cheered for the last seed team, and they mysteriously cleared out the first few rows of seats.
After all, the title "Fart King" had become quite famous, and after hearing it, the audience didn't want to risk sitting close. Only a few stubborn ones remained unconvinced.
Tang San walked into the arena with a dark expression, not looking around. He understood why the stands looked this way.
"Tch, a bunch of clueless peasants, they don't even understand the meaning of 'the winner is king'."
After the referee introduced the teams, the individual battles began. To the surprise of the audience, Tiandou Royal Academy didn't crush Shrek Academy like the other seed teams but instead fought a back-and-forth match.
Although Tiandou Royal Academy had more Soul Ancestors than Shrek Academy, the Xuanwu Turtle brothers were better suited for team battles, not individual matches, and were easily worn down by Jing Ling, Huang Yuan, Talon, and another Soul Ancestor substitute.
Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun overcame a Soul Ancestor, defeating them in a brutal two-for-one.
Both teams were down to their last two members.
From Tiandou Royal Academy, it was Yu Tianheng and a Mandala Snake control-type Soul Ancestor named Roman, while Shrek Academy's remaining fighters were Dai Mubai and Tang San.
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Chapter 207: Dai Mubai vs. Roman
When Dai Mubai appeared, as usual, he gave the little cat on the stands a deep, hurt expression.
The little cat seemed to have developed immunity and was seriously playing with her nails, ignoring him completely.
As the saying goes, when you're in front of someone who dislikes you, even if you hang yourself, they'll just think you're playing on a swing.
However, Dai Mubai wasn't upset. Big Wet had already taught him the lesson—patience was the best way to handle women. He and Liu Erlong had gone through a long twenty-year journey of romance.
Snapping back to his senses, he decided to use this match as an opportunity to prove the changes he had made after losing her. If it didn't work, he would keep winning until the little cat changed her mind.
"Roman, martial soul Mandala Snake, 41st-level Control Soul Ancestor, please guide me."
"Dai Mubai, martial soul White Tiger, 43rd-level Strength Attack Soul Ancestor, please guide me."
After introducing himself, Dai Mubai glanced at Roman, the snake-woman's graceful figure, and couldn't help but swallow.
But remembering that Zhu Zhuqing was watching from the stands, he quickly snapped back to focus. He knew he could no longer afford to do anything that might cause the little cat to think less of him.
"Third Soul Skill: White Tiger Vajra Transformation, First Soul Skill: White Tiger Shield."
Wanting to make this fight a decisive victory, Dai Mubai was the first to attack. He had no intention of testing his opponent; he immediately used his third soul skill, boosting his strength and soul power by 100%.
Roman wasn't planning to sit idly by either. As Dai Mubai charged, both her first and third soul rings flickered simultaneously.
"Third Soul Skill: Summon Venom, First Soul Skill: Snake Tail Bind!"
After doubling the toxicity, the Mandala Snake behind her extended its tail into the ground. Then, countless snake tails shot up from the earth, wrapping around Dai Mubai.
Fortunately, Dai Mubai knew that Roman was a poison master and had activated his White Tiger Shield in advance. Although he was momentarily restricted, he wasn't harmed by the poison.
Looking at Roman not far away, Dai Mubai's second soul ring flashed, and he shot several light orbs toward her.
"Second Soul Skill: White Tiger Lightwave."
As the lightwave approached, the Mandala Snake coiled into a ball, shielding Roman.
With a loud "boom," Roman staggered but didn't suffer significant damage.
However, Dai Mubai took advantage of this time to break free from the snake tail's grip, leaping into the air as his fourth soul ring glowed.
"Fourth Soul Skill: White Tiger Meteor Shower!"
Countless light meteors rained down on Roman, causing her to frown. At the same time, her fourth soul ring also lit up.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Toxic Twister!"
A green tornado rushed toward the falling light meteors, and the arena was filled with the sounds of intense explosions and the howling of the wind.
For a moment, neither of their soul skills could overcome the other. However, Dai Mubai seized the opportunity to close the distance. As the Mandala Snake continued to release the tornado, he quietly landed on the ground, gathering strength in his legs and charging toward Roman.
"White Tiger Lightwave!"
The lightwave, now much closer, startled Roman. She quickly canceled her fourth soul skill and used her snake tail to block the incoming lightwaves.
"Boom," "Boom."
Dai Mubai's close-quarters attack successfully broke through the snake tail's defense, and the remaining meteor shower light rained down on Roman.
A scream rang out as Roman was clearly injured, but as expected from a top student of Tiandou Royal Academy, she forced herself to release her second soul skill despite the pain.
"Emerald Wave!"
A burst of poisonous mist surrounded the two of them, and then it suddenly exploded. Dai Mubai's fist landed on Roman's chest, sending her flying off the stage.
"Roman!"
Ye Lingling and Yu Tianheng quickly rushed over to check Roman's injuries. Ye Lingling even pulled out her Nine-Star Begonia to begin healing her.
Fortunately, the injuries were light and wouldn't affect the upcoming team battle.
Dai Mubai, who had witnessed everything from the stage, didn't feel good either. Roman's final attack had forced him to inhale a large amount of poison, and now his face had turned a sickly shade of purple.
"Damn woman."
"Hey, referee, hurry up and get the last person from their team on the stage. I suspect they are intentionally stalling for time."
The referee paused for a moment before urgently urging Yu Tianheng to enter the stage.
"Please, Tiandou Royal Academy, send out your next contestant, or we will declare you forfeited."
Dai Mubai hoped to defeat Yu Tianheng before the poison took full effect, or at least wear him down a bit. This was the strategy that Big Wet had devised.
Yu Tianheng walked onto the stage with a grim expression. It was clear he had a deep connection with Roman.
"Yu Tianheng, martial soul Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, 43rd-level Strength Attack Soul Master."
Dai Mubai didn't bother with introductions. Time wasn't on his side, and while his White Tiger Vajra Transformation was still active, he charged toward Yu Tianheng.
"White Tiger Shield, White Tiger Lightwave!"
"Third Soul Skill: Thunder God's Wrath!"
Yu Tianheng quickly activated his own soul skill as Dai Mubai charged. Like Yu Tianxin, his third soul skill boosted his lightning power and soul power by 100%.
"First Soul Skill: Blue Lightning Dragon Claw."
With his martial soul activated, Yu Tianheng's dragon-like arms glowed blue and easily broke through Dai Mubai's White Tiger Lightwave.
He then collided with Dai Mubai's fist, the two locked in a pure contest of strength.
The struggle continued for several seconds until, filled with hate, Yu Tianheng unleashed his second soul skill up close.
"Thunderbolt."
A blue energy ball gathered in front of Yu Tianheng's chest and shot toward Dai Mubai, shattering the White Tiger Shield and knocking Dai Mubai back for several seconds before he stabilized himself.
Dai Mubai's face had turned completely purple from the poison, and he no longer had any thoughts of winning.
"I can't drag this out anymore. I need to consume whatever I can."
With that thought, Dai Mubai leaped into the air again, and his fourth purple soul ring glowed brightly.
"Fourth Soul Skill: White Tiger Meteor Shower."
"Fourth Soul Skill: Blue Lightning Divine Dragon Charge!"
Countless white meteors surged toward Yu Tianheng's oncoming blue dragon.
The blue dragon couldn't block all the meteors but successfully hit Dai Mubai, sending him flying off the stage. Yu Tianheng raised his crossed arms to block the remaining meteors.
"Yu Tianheng wins, please send Shrek Academy's next contestant to battle."
Tang San walked toward the stage slowly after helping Dai Mubai with a detoxifying pill and stabilizing his poison.
"It's up to you now, Tang San!"
"Don't worry!"
Tang San nodded at Dai Mubai, signaling that he would win this match.
Yu Tianheng eyed Tang San with some seriousness. Despite Tang San's soul ring configuration being subpar, his methods were truly devious, and his soul power, reaching 46th level, was no joke. He would need to proceed carefully.
As the referee announced the match's start, Yu Tianheng launched the first attack, once again using Thunder Dragon Claw toward Tang San.
Tang San's eyes turned a deep purple, and without hesitation, he activated Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, dodging to the side.
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Chapter 208: Tang San vs. Yu Tianheng
When Yu Tianheng missed his attack, he quickly turned around, his body crackling with lightning as he accelerated towards Tang San.
Tang San swiftly dodged and appeared behind Yu Tianheng.
A green light flickered above his head.
"Head Soul Bone Skill: Turtle Head Charge!"
Tang San exerted force with his legs, his head leading the charge, his body shooting forward like an arrow at Yu Tianheng, moving so quickly that Yu Tianheng didn't have time to react.
The headbutt successfully hit Yu Tianheng in the abdomen, causing him to curl up in pain, his eyes bulging as he involuntarily coughed up a mouthful of blood. It was clear that he had been severely injured.
Yu Tianheng was sent flying several dozen meters, rolling two and a half times before finally stopping. He barely managed to stay on the stage.
His eyes were filled with uncertainty as he stared at Tang San, rubbing his abdomen. It took him a while to catch his breath.
"Truly not to be underestimated!"
Tang San looked at Yu Tianheng, who had almost fallen off the stage, his eyes filled with a hint of regret but no discouragement.
Taking advantage of the situation, Tang San summoned his Blue Silver Grass, and four yellow soul rings appeared around him.
Amidst the noise from the stands, Tang San directly released his Parasite and Bind, wrapping Yu Tianheng at the edge of the stage like a dumpling.
Yu Tianheng's face stiffened as he looked at Tang San, who had already retracted his martial soul and was preparing for another attack. His eyes were filled with panic.
"Head Soul Bone Skill: Turtle Head Charge."
Tang San again transformed into a green arrow, charging toward the bound Yu Tianheng.
Yu Tianheng's face flashed with a grim expression as his second soul ring lit up. "Thunderbolt."
With his second soul skill, Yu Tianheng barely managed to shatter the Blue Silver Grass binding him. Tang San's headbutt was already approaching.
In desperation, Yu Tianheng pressed his legs down, crossing his arms in front of him to block.
"Boom!"
A loud, heavy sound, like a bell ringing, echoed from the arena as Yu Tianheng and Tang San clashed at the edge of the stage.
Looking closely, the tiles beneath Yu Tianheng's feet had started to crack, indicating the immense pressure his arms were under.
Though the situation was dire, Yu Tianheng felt a slight relief in his heart. As long as he hadn't been completely overwhelmed by Tang San's attacks, he still had a chance to turn the situation around by exhausting his opponent's strength.
In midair, Tang San's eyes flashed with surprise. He hadn't expected his opponent to block this attack.
Then, his expression turned fierce as gas began to emit from his lower body.
"Soul Bone Combination Skill: Turbocharged Explosive Headbutt!"
As green gas spiraled out from behind Tang San, Yu Tianheng felt the force on his arms intensify.
The audience quickly leaned back, covering their mouths and noses. The people in the front rows hurriedly left their seats, scrambling toward the aisles to distance themselves from the stage.
"It's coming!"
"The Fart King is going to show his power again, hurry up and run!"
"Good thing I bought tickets in the last row today, or I'd be starving for a week again!"
The audience, expressing their dissatisfaction, kept their eyes on the arena, eagerly anticipating the match's outcome.
Ning Rongrong hurriedly grabbed Long Nianbing's arm.
"Nianbing, fan quickly, it's urgent, really!"
Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing also quickly covered their noses, their eyes filled with disdain.
In her panic, Xiao Wu glanced at Ning Bei beside her, and seeing that he was doing nothing, she quickly extended her hand to cover his mouth and nose.
Ning Bei was taken aback and looked at the anxious Xiao Wu, speechless.
Seeing that Ning Bei wasn't reacting, Xiao Wu, still anxious, said:
"Ning Bei, don't you care about your life? Hurry up and cover your nose. You've never smelled this, have you? It's terrifying!"
Ning Bei chuckled and raised his right hand. Invisible walls formed a square, enclosing himself and the little ones inside. He then slapped away Xiao Wu's hand in disdain.
"After eating, remember to wash your hands, you smell like carrots!"
Xiao Wu gave a sheepish smile, feeling the transparent light walls around her and letting go of her hand from her mouth and nose.
"Ning Bei, you should've told me you had this trick earlier. I worried for no reason."
"Yeah, yeah, you should have said it earlier, brother!" Ning Rongrong echoed, and Long Nianbing also put away her Aotian Blade, continuing to watch the arena.
Yu Tianheng gritted his teeth, his face contorted with a fierce expression, resisting the increasing pressure on his arms. His heart was filled with shock.
This headbutt actually has a second level of damage?
The tiles beneath his feet shattered completely. It wasn't over yet. In Yu Tianheng's horrified gaze, his body began to slide toward the edge of the stage. It was clear that he was unable to withstand the power of Tang San's soul bone combination skill.
"Are you kidding me? How could I lose to a fart?"
Reluctantly, Yu Tianheng exploded with lightning, his arm muscles seemingly on the verge of tearing. Gritting his teeth, he stopped himself from sliding back and pushed hard to try and shove Tang San away.
Tang San's face tightened as he muttered inwardly, "He really doesn't know when to quit," and then he increased the output of his toxic gas.
"Puff!" "Boom!"
A muffled sound was followed by a loud explosion. The toxic gas behind Tang San formed into a green horse, intensifying its power.
This time, Yu Tianheng completely lost his ability to resist. Blood slowly flowed from his mouth and nose due to the overwhelming force, and after a heart-wrenching scream, he was blasted away, falling off the stage.
Tang San quickly stopped the release of his power, stabilizing himself on the edge of the stage.
The referee, wearing a gas mask, immediately announced the result.
"Second Round, Third Match, Personal Battle: Shrek Academy wins!"
"Oh, Tang San, you're amazing!"
Shrek's team immediately cheered, celebrating their victory. No matter what method was used, a win was a win.
Yu Tianheng, who had fallen off the stage, looked up angrily at Tang San. Another "fart" defeat had been added to his record.
Tang San calmly patted the dust off his head and walked off the stage, heading back to his team.
Big Wet smiled with satisfaction. "As expected of my disciple. The master of the fart technique. Even though he was sabotaged by treacherous people and nearly had his martial soul ruined, he still used his intelligence to win."
Moreover, he had won against some of the top peers, like Yu Tianheng and Huo Wu.
The audience was still in disbelief at what they had witnessed. Tiandou Royal Academy, a seed team that stood alongside Wuhun Hall and Star Luo Academy, had tasted defeat in their first appearance.
Yu Tianheng returned to his team with a grim expression, silently looking at his teammates.
"I'm sorry, everyone, I lost!"
"It's okay, Ah Heng. The other side was too cunning."
Roman, who was recovering her injuries with the help of the Nine-Star Begonia, hurried to comfort him.
"And there's still the team battle, right? With Lingling's healing, we'll definitely be able to turn the tide."
Hearing his lover's comforting words, Yu Tianheng's face softened, and he nodded at his teammates.
"We'll do our best in the team battle this afternoon, and redeem ourselves."
"Yes, Captain!"
After celebrating their victory, Shrek's team turned their attention to Dai Mubai, who was lying on the stretcher.
"Boss Dai, will you recover in time for the afternoon?"
"I will. Oscar's sausages are very effective, and my body is slowly recovering. I'll be back to full strength by the afternoon."
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Chapter 209: One Fart Determines the Outcome
Although Tiandou Royal Academy lost the individual match in the morning, everyone still believed they had a strong chance of winning the team battle later, after all, they were a seed team.
However, when the afternoon's team battle began, the results shocked everyone.
With the referee's signal, the team battle between Shrek Academy and Tiandou Royal Academy started.
Following Big Wet's instructions, the match began with everyone eating Oscar's mushroom sausages. Before Tiandou Royal Academy's members could react, Shrek's team quickly wrapped them up with astonishing speed.
They were literally entangled, using their defensive soul skills to hold onto Tiandou's team members and not letting go. Oscar even embraced Ye Lingling in a full hug.
Realizing what was happening, the members of Tiandou Royal Academy began throwing heavy punches at the Shrek students. But despite the pain, they refused to let go of their arms.
It was as if they were locked like golden and silver chains, just like Big Brother.
Just as Tiandou's team was preparing to retaliate, Tang San released his Parasite and Bind, tying both his teammates and their opponents together.
Tiandou's team immediately became confused. What kind of strategy was this? Were they abandoning their teammates?
Tang San, stepping lightly with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, appeared in the center of the stage and answered their confusion with a high and proud posture.
The members of Tiandou Royal Academy looked at Tang San's raised rear, their faces filled with terror. They screamed at their Shrek opponents in desperation, their voices full of panic.
"Let go! Let go, right now!"
Unfortunately, it was too late. Just as Tiandou's team was preparing to make a desperate effort, Tang San activated his soul bone skill.
"Full power output, Piggy Universe Fart!"
A loud, muffled sound echoed through the arena as a green gas immediately filled the entire stage.
The referee, accustomed to this, took out several gas masks from his soul guide device, wrapping them with three layers of protection.
Ning Bei also released his Glowing Wall, isolating the toxic gas outside.
"Wow, those people are so unlucky. I saw Tang San at the restaurant just now, desperately eating white radish and sweet potatoes," Xiao Wu said, silently mourning for Tiandou's team.
Ning Rongrong immediately gasped in astonishment. "I didn't know such a strategy even existed!"
Zhu Zhuqing also shuddered, feeling disgusted. Tang San didn't even spare his own teammates.
In the waiting area, Jiangzhu breathed a sigh of relief, thankful she didn't have to participate in this team battle.
Big Wet, on the other hand, smiled as he rubbed his chin. "Looks like I have to rely on my disciple's talents to design tactics."
On the stage, the sounds of vomiting echoed through the toxic fog. For a moment, no one could tell whether the sounds were from Tiandou's team or Shrek's. Only by recognizing the voices of Ye Lingling and Roman could they distinguish them.
Tang San, with his rear proudly raised, didn't stop releasing the toxic gas, afraid that the sacrifices of his teammates would be in vain.
Finally, after several minutes, the entire fog of poison fell silent. Only then did Tang San slowly stop his attack.
A few minutes later, the toxic gas slowly dissipated with the wind, revealing thirteen figures lying in all directions on the stage.
All their faces were contorted, and they lay motionless, having completely lost the ability to resist. The only indication they were still alive was the occasional twitching of their hands and feet.
Once the referee confirmed the toxic gas had dissipated, he removed several layers of his gas mask and announced Shrek Academy's victory.
The stands erupted in shock.
The seed team, Tiandou Royal Academy, had been defeated in the 16-to-8 match.
After the initial uproar, cheers erupted from the crowd.
"Fart King!"
"Fart King!"
"Fart King!"
Tang San quickly called over Big Wet and the others, helping the Shrek members off the stage. Jiangzhu used her healing scepter to treat them, but they didn't wake up for quite some time.
"Are they…"
The kind-hearted little girl panicked, afraid they might suffer from respiratory infections leading to organ failure.
Big Wet approached and checked their pulses, then breathed a sigh of relief.
"Don't worry. They're just in a deep coma. After some rest, they'll be fine."
Meanwhile, Tiandou Royal Academy wasn't having it either. Their leader had already gone to protest to the referee.
"Referee, they're intentionally killing us. I want to cancel their participation!"
The referee, looking troubled, glanced at the leader and then at the defeated Tiandou team lying on the ground, weakly saying,
"Are you sure they're dead?"
"Wha— what? Does someone have to die for it to be considered murder?"
"Sigh, just arrange for a healing soul master to treat your team. Farting isn't classified as a mass destruction move. Your team doesn't look like they're in a condition where they'll suffer permanent injury."
The Tiandou Royal Academy leader wanted to say more but was at a loss for words. He could only swallow his frustration and return to his team, instructing the staff to carry the injured members away.
Today's match left everyone stunned. The fart-based strategy was unheard of.
As Tiandou's members were carried out of the venue, Dai Mubai slowly opened his eyelids and cast a passionate glance at the little cat, as if saying, "Did you see my determination?"
The disgusting gaze made the little cat so irritated she nearly ripped her nails apart, cursing under her breath.
After a day of competition, the draw for the next round of the 10-to-6 match began.
As the top-ranked teams from the promotion matches, Tianshui Academy and Xiangjia Academy received a bye for this round.
It was unclear if it was Ning Bei's butterfly effect, but Royal Fight Team II drew the seed team, Star Luo Royal Academy.
Shrek, on the other hand, faced another team called Flame Radiance, a supporting academy.
The luck was simply unbelievable.
As soon as the draw results were announced, the entire venue erupted in excitement.
There was no doubt that tomorrow's focus would be on the battle between Star Luo Royal Academy, the seed team, and Royal Fight Team II, the favorite to win. Everyone was filled with anticipation.
The little cat on the stands trembled with excitement. Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, supporting her from each side, comforted Zhu Zhuqing, who had calmed down with their help.
Looking at the two girls, the little cat saw their eyes full of support and trust. Encouraged, she smiled confidently.
"Zhuqing, tomorrow it's up to you."
Ye Yinzhu and the others quickly offered their blessings, showing their support.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, moved.
"Don't worry. Watch me."
She glanced at Ning Rongrong.
"And Rongrong too!"
"Right, don't forget me! Just make sure to protect me, and I'll take care of them."
"Okay, young lady!"
Ning Bei observed the performance of the little ones, feeling a sense of pride. No one had neglected their teammates' feelings in order to show off; the atmosphere was perfect.
Looking at his envious little disciple, Ning Bei approached and placed a hand on her head.
"After dealing with Star Luo Academy, let's give Nami and Yinzhu a chance to shine as well. The kids are getting hungry for it."
"Don't worry, big brother. I'll help them shine when the time comes."
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Chapter 210: Sisters' Fate
The next day, the audience arrived early and took their seats. Since Shrek Academy had not been eliminated, the front rows of the stands were once again left empty by most of the crowd.
It was not worth losing one's life just to watch the excitement; this much, everyone understood.
The first match featured the Wuhun Hall team. With all members being at least 46th-level Soul Ancestors, they crushed their opponents in both the individual and team battles, easily advancing to the top 6.
Next up was the match between Royal Fight Team II and Star Luo Royal Academy.
When Dai Weisi and the others took the stage, their faces were as gloomy as water. Clearly, they had already investigated their opponents' situation through various means.
To be honest, even though they were elite fighters raised with the full strength of the Star Luo Empire, they didn't believe they could win against Royal Fight Team II.
Zhu Zhuqing was filled with regret. The younger sister she had let go out of kindness had now become a source of deep trouble.
As for Royal Fight Team II, they didn't think as much as their opponents. Strength would solve everything.
The little cat boldly walked toward the stage, coldly glancing at Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing. She had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Dai Mubai, watching the graceful figure on the stage, felt a mix of emotions. If he hadn't been so pathetic in the past, he would probably be standing beside her now, facing Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing together.
But there were no "regret pills" in the world. Now, in their eyes, he was just a dung machine.
He sighed deeply and nervously looked at the stage. Despite the significant conflict between him and Zhu Zhuqing, he still hoped his fiancée would win, even though it made him feel somewhat dispensable. He hated Dai Weisi more, though.
The first person to take the stage for Star Luo Royal Academy was Ying Wei, a defense-oriented Soul Master with the martial soul of a Bulging Water Buffalo, clearly aiming to counter Zhu Zhuqing.
In Zhu Zhuqing's mind, it would be quite difficult for the Abysmal Spirit Cat to break through the defenses of a Soul Master of the same level who specialized in defense.
Zhu Zhuqing's expression remained emotionless as she watched her opponent step onto the stage and immediately released her martial soul.
The Abysmal Spirit Cat appeared behind her with a wild cat's roar. Two yellow rings, one purple, and two black rings appeared in sequence.
This caused Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing to shudder. Although they had seen this information in their reports, witnessing it firsthand still shocked them, and the regret in their hearts peaked at that moment.
Moreover, Zhu Zhuqing could sense something unusual from her sister's martial soul.
Had she known this earlier, she would have taken the risk of breaking the rules and facing punishment from the elders to eliminate her back then.
"Zhu Zhuqing, martial soul Abysmal Spirit Cat, 52nd-level Soul King."
Her opponent Ying Wei froze for a moment, then swallowed nervously and responded in a trembling voice.
"Ying Wei, martial soul Bulging Water Buffalo, 44th-level Soul Ancestor."
With the referee's announcement, the match began. In an instant, the little cat's figure disappeared from the stage like a ghost. Ying Wei responded by activating his third and fourth soul rings.
"Third Soul Skill: Wild Expansion, Fourth Soul Skill: Steelized Skin."
The massive body of the water buffalo inflated, and its skin gleamed with a metallic shine, clearly indicating he had raised his defenses to a terrifying level.
The little cat, while moving swiftly on the stage, noticed this and quickly released her external soul bone. Her third and fourth soul rings lit up in sequence.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Abysmal Shadow Clone."
"Third Soul Skill: Abysmal Slash."
The little cat split into four, and the first three figures quickly launched Abysmal Slash at the buffalo's abdomen.
After a small opening appeared in the buffalo's body, the main body quickly approached, and with the sharpness of her external soul bone, boosted by a 50% increase in soul skill power, one quick Abysmal Slash pierced through the buffalo's defenses.
Ying Wei screamed, clutching his abdomen, and knelt down. Zhu Zhuqing, showing no mercy, used a fierce Tiger Strike to kick him off the stage.
"Personal Soul Battle of this match, won by Zhu Zhuqing of Royal Fight Team II. Please have Star Luo Royal Academy send in the next contestant."
Dai Weisi's expression darkened, but he didn't waste any time. He nodded to a figure standing beside him.
"Tang Hongning, martial soul Fierce Thunder Hyena, 43rd-level Soul Master."
This time, they sent a speed-focused Soul Master, who immediately began to move around the stage after releasing his martial soul.
Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly and disappeared again, beginning a chase.
Although Tang Hongning was fast, he was no match for a Soul King like the little cat. Within a few seconds, he was caught and knocked off the stage by a series of strikes.
"Personal Soul Battle of this match, won by Zhu Zhuqing of Royal Fight Team II. Please have Star Luo Royal Academy send in the next contestant."
The same announcement was repeated four times in quick succession as the little cat completed a five-match streak against Star Luo Royal Academy.
Next, it was Zhu Zhuqing's turn.
"Zhuqing, I really underestimated you, but you're still a bit too arrogant. If you and Dai Mubai had teamed up, I'm afraid Dai Weisi and I wouldn't have had any chance."
Zhu Zhuqing raised an eyebrow, dismissing her sister's words.
"Why do you think I would still be interested in the position of Empress of Star Luo?"
"What do you mean by that?"
"Literally, I don't care if you and Dai Weisi want to be emperor and empress. Please don't interfere with my life."
Zhu Zhuqing's body swayed slightly, struggling to accept her sister's words. She never thought her younger sister would sneer at the position she had always coveted.
With a complex expression, Zhu Zhuqing looked at the face that was slowly maturing and shook her head.
"Zhuqing, you still don't understand the terror of the royal family. We can't control our fate."
Zhu Zhuqing smiled slightly.
"Sister, it's you who don't understand the terror of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Don't worry about my thoughts, just focus on being a good empress."
"Next, we should settle the account for the people you sent to scare me."
"Hmm? Scare?"
"Didn't the people you sent to chase and kill me seem like they were trying to kill me, but they actually showed mercy everywhere?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's expression grew even more complicated.
"Why do you say that?"
"The fact that I'm alive and standing here in Tiandou Empire is the best proof, isn't it?"
Hearing her sister's words, Zhu Zhuqing finally revealed a long-lost smile, not as fake as before, just like when Zhu Zhuqing was still unaware of her martial soul in her childhood.
"You've grown up. I respect your decision, and I hope you have a bright future."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't say anything further. She released her martial soul once again, signaling that the old times were over, and now it was time for the two to fight for their respective positions.
Zhu Zhuqing did not hesitate, releasing the same martial soul as Zhu Zhuqing, though it lacked some of the dark charm her sister possessed.