Emperor Team:
Yu Tianheng - Level 39, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon (Attack System)
Dugu Yan - Level 38, Jade Phosphor Serpent (Control System)
Osler - Level 36, Black Leopard (Agility System)
Yu Feng - Level 36, Wind Chime Bird (Agility System)
Shi Mo Brothers - Level 37, Black Turtle (Defense System)
Ye Lingling - Level 35, Nine Heart Flowering Apple (Support System)
Upon seeing this information, everyone realized this was going to be an extremely difficult match.
Yu Xiaogong began explaining the abilities of their opponents' martial spirits so that the team could understand their strengths and plan accordingly.
Among Shrek's members, only Dai Mubai had reached Level 37; the others were either at the same level as the opponents or lower than them in soul power.
Tang San immediately recognized how tough winning this battle would be. However, instead of feeling discouraged, he started plotting a way to both secure victory and increase his fame.
Meanwhile, in a luxurious room inside the Soul Arena, the Emperor Team was resting.
Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan were enjoying each other's company, while Osler and Yu Feng were trying to impress Ye Lingling. The Shi Mo Brothers simply rested quietly.
Their relaxation was interrupted when the door opened, and a man entered.
Seeing him, the team immediately stood and greeted, "Teacher!"
It was Qin Ming. He brought them information about the Shrek team, Just like in the anime he warned them and revealed that they had defeated the Frenzy Battle Team.
He also told them about Tang San, the seemingly weak Blue Silver Grass soul master, whose powerful control skills and strange movements gave him incredible agility to dodge attacks and single handedly defeat many teams. In addition, Shrek had the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda support master, boosting their overall combat effectiveness.
Hearing this, the Emperor Team was surprised. Qin Ming then sternly instructed them not to seriously injure their opponents, particularly warning Dugu Yan to control her poison and heal them after match if poison was used.
Without further explanation, he left, leaving the Emperor Team confused.
At the same time, Wu Lan also learned of the Emperor Team's arrival and was thrilled.
The appearance of this team meant that the time to retrieve the Immortal Herbs was drawing near, the best opportunity for someone to evolve from an ordinary soul master into a true genius.
Although Wu Lan could have taken the herbs on his own, doing so would alert Dugu Bo, who would then search for the thief. If that happened, Tang San would never learn about the Immortal Herbs.
Wu Lan wanted Tang San to know about them, only to be unable to obtain them. Witnessing that despair was what would satisfy him most.
His plan was simple: when Dugu Bo came to take Tang San, Wu Lan would sneak into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and take all the herbs, using the Dragon Scale, Gu Yeuna had given him, which concealed their aura.
He could hardly wait to see Tang San's expression when he realized what he had lost. But patience was required, this would only happen once they reached the capital.
For now, Wu Lan took Xiao Wu and Zhuqing to watch the upcoming battle between Shrek Seven Devils and the Emperor Team.
In the original anime, Shrek's victory had relied on Tang San threatening Dugu Yan with his External Spirit Bone.
But now? That Spirit Bone was stolen from Tang San.
No, no, I didn't steal it, Wu Lan told himself with innocence. I was just keeping it with me because I was worried Tang San might poison himself with it. Yes, that's it. I'm such a good brother. But Tang San never appreciated it…
so without external spirit bone, what will he do to win.
In anime, Tang San had only displayed his full strength when Xiao Wu was injured. Until then, he had played games with his opponents, hiding his power.
But now, with his mindset completely changed, Tang San was eager to show off his abilities. He used almost all of his Xuan Tian Record techniques in battle, except for hidden weapons, and manipulated his teammates as pawns to ensure victory.
Wu Lan wondered why Dai Mubai and the others still followed Tang San after being subjected to his schemes. Still, he was curious to see how Tang San would fool his team this time.
The main event was about to begin, Emperor Team vs. Shrek Seven Devils.
The arena was packed, and the crowd roared with excitement, cheering for their favorite fighters. Tang San's title, Thousand Hands Asura echoed across the stands, which made him secretly delighted, though he kept a calm expression.
However, when the Emperor Team appeared, there cheers became even louder, darkening Tang San's expression slightly.
Both teams summoned their martial spirits, and the battle began.
Dai Mubai and Bai Lang charged at Yu Tianheng, trying to hold him down.
Fatty (Ma Hongjun) targeted Yu Feng, the airborne opponent, while Hu Ge, wielding his spear, engaged Osler.
Tang San rushed toward Ye Lingling, who was guarded by the Shi Mo Brothers and Dugu Yan.
Rongrong activated her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to boost her teammates' strength and agility, while Oscar flew above them, producing recovery sausages and flight sausages.
Seeing Tang San boldly face four opponents while the his teammates dealt with only three, the audience was shocked, and impressed. Many believed he would lose but still admired his courage.
Dugu Yan, however, was infuriated by his arrogance.
"Arrogant!" she shouted, preparing to unleash her poison.
But at the last moment, she remembered her teacher's warning and hesitated.
Tang San took full advantage of this and struck her in the stomach with a heavy punch.
"Dugu Yan!"
Ye Lingling and the Shi Mo Brothers shouted in alarm, but it was too late. Dugu Yan had only enough time to cross her arms to block, but the impact still sent her crashing back toward the Shi Mo Brothers.
She screamed in pain as Ye Lingling rushed to heal her while the Shi Mo Brothers shielded her.
Yu Tianheng, who had been dominating Mubai and Bai Lang, heard Dugu Yan's cry.
"Dugu Yan!"
Seeing her hurt, his fury ignited. He unleashed a powerful punch that sent Mubai and Bai Lang flying toward the edge of the ring.
But instead of finishing them off, he charged toward Tang San, rage burning in his eyes.
"You bastard"
Tang San, visibly annoyed, glanced at Mubai and Bai Lang and coldly muttered:
"Trash."