Even though they had an important opponent today, the Shrek Academy teachers still hadn't arrived. Zhuge Lan hadn't notified them, for the sake of making things easier.
Dai Mubai and Tang San hurried over.
"Brother Lan, we have two sets of tactics. Which one do you want to pick?" Dai Mubai asked.
Zhuge Lan gestured with his chin, indicating for them to explain.
As he listened...
Something felt off.
Dai Mubai was the main attacker.
They would hold off Yu Tianheng and the others while Zhuge Lan and Zhu Zhuqing used their martial soul fusion skill to first take down Ye Lingling and then circle back to finish off the rest.
Tang San favored a strategy of attrition.
He planned to fully utilize their advantage in having cultivation techniques, have Zhuge Lan activate his Thorn Armor, and wear down their opponents.
Zhuge Lan stopped running, and everyone else followed suit.
Seeing the look of disappointment on his face, everyone's hearts sank!
This...
With two sets of tactics, one offensive and one defensive, surely at least one of them would work?
Zhuge Lan took out a red pen and twisted off the cap.
"You have ten seconds to prepare."
The other seven immediately huddled together.
Over the past month, Zhuge Lan hadn't hesitated to use training as an excuse to farm emotional points by 1v7.
They were all used to it.
However, Meng Yiran, who hadn't seen this before, frowned slightly.
You're just a Soul Master. What makes you think you can take on seven of us?
Time's up.
"Whoosh—"
Zhuge Lan transformed into seven shadows, then merged back into one.
He capped the red pen, as if sheathing a sword.
Dai Mubai and his six companions were still on high alert.
Meng Yiran was puzzled. Were they not going to fight anymore?
Chen Xin let out a soft exclamation.
"Such speed! I almost lost track of him."
"Yiran, look at their necks," Meng Shu reminded.
Meng Yiran followed his gaze. The seven members of Shrek Academy, still on guard, all had a red line on their necks.
[Emotion Points +11111]
Impossible!
When did Zhuge Lan even attack?
Turning to look at Oscar and the others.
[Emotion Points +99999]
[Emotion Points +66666]
[Emotion Points +77777]
Terrifying!
Previously, Zhuge Lan had always tormented them slowly to farm emotion points.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden display of power!
"I don't intend to be your babysitter."
Zhuge Lan spoke slowly.
"There's one aspect of your tactics that I'm not happy with."
"Even without using my spirit, I can fight above my level."
"If I go all out, even without external help, I can contend with a Title Douluo."
"So..."
"Using me as the core of your tactics won't have any training effect."
Everyone↓
(●—●)●)●)_●) [Emotional Points +66666]
[Emotional Points +66666]
They'd been shown up!
Yet, each of them was red-faced, completely unable to retort.
Dai Mubai and Tang San, who were responsible for formulating the tactics, lowered their heads, too embarrassed to look at anyone.
They'd been arguing earlier about whether to attack or defend.
And now?
"So, Zhuge Lan, you're saying you're not going to participate?" Zhu Zhuqing cautiously asked.
"Then it'll be really difficult to fight," Ning Rongrong frowned. "The opponent is indeed very strong, and we're at a complete disadvantage."
Tang San looked up, realizing an opportunity had presented itself.
Their advantage in levels and soul ring configurations had always been a disadvantage due to their age.
A direct assault was definitely not the way to go.
Only through attrition could they win.
He immediately straightened his chest.
Zhuge Lan immediately issued the order—
"Your primary mission this time is to train."
"Winning is secondary."
"And also, create some entertainment value."
"We'll do this... then that... and finally, like this."
"Any questions?"
Everyone:
Σ(っQДQ;)っ
Chen Xin was silent.
Meng Yiran was stunned.
The Dragon and Snake couple were dumbfounded.
"No!"
"Your plan… you're treating them like livestock, aren't you?"
"Lan-ge," Oscar said, baring his teeth, "It's just a competition, do we really need to be this ruthless?"
The others didn't speak, but their expressions showed they agreed.
It really isn't necessary!
Zhuge Lan stopped pretending and revealed his hand.
"Shrek Academy itself doesn't have the qualifications to participate in the Elite Tournament."
"So, barring accidents, after this battle, we will need to go to other academies and seek cooperation to get a spot in the tournament."
"Before we leave, I want to leave a tiny, tiny bit of my mark on this city."
"Any problems?"
[Emotional Points +66666]
[Emotional Points +66666]
Since you've said so, what could possibly go wrong?
"No problem!" Tang San was the first to agree.
"Absolutely no problem!" Dai Mubai chimed in, supporting the team's decision.
"We'll do our best to cooperate with Brother Lan!" Oscar was ready for action.
"Let's work together and teach the Soto Great Soul Arena a lesson they won't forget!" Ma Hongjun's laughter made his fat jiggle.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, needless to say, were practically Zhuge Lan's people already.
That left Xiao Wu.
She kept glancing at Chen Xin, but quickly averted her gaze whenever their eyes met.
It was quite awkward.
Suddenly!
Zhuge Lan stepped into Xiao Wu's line of sight.
"Xiao Wu, why have you been staring at Sword Grandpa?"
[Emotion Points +99595]
Xiao Wu really jumped, like a startled rabbit, leaping three meters high!
Her reaction was so extreme.
It left the others feeling bewildered.
Only Chen Xin and the other two understood why.
Chen Xin hesitated.
He still had some ideas about Xiao Wu, a 100,000-year-old soul beast – even if he couldn't use the soul rings, he could still harvest the soul bones.
But...
Did Zhuge Lan know about this?
"Xiao Lan," Chen Xin probed, "This girl has amazing bone structure, what do you think..."
"Indeed." Zhuge Lan nodded. "There's only one Xiao Wu with such soft skills in 100,000 years. What is it, Grandpa Sword, do you want to take her in?"
Take in Xiao Wu?
To others, it sounded like accepting a disciple.
To Xiao Wu, it meant taking her life!
She trembled, awaiting the verdict of fate.
Chen Xin was also contemplating.
Zhuge Lan had long since seen through Xiao Wu's true identity.
But he didn't make a move, which meant he didn't want to.
Then...
The core of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was almost entirely support-type.
Their need for high-quality soul rings wasn't as great as other soul masters.
And in recent years, there hadn't been any promising Soul Saints or Soul Douluos.
As for selling for money?
A joke!
Could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan possibly be short on money?
No need, really.
Thinking about it like that…
Because of a 100,000-year soul beast with low demand, to offend Zhuge Lan…
It's not worth it.
He then said, "This girl doesn't use a sword, and she's not a good fit for this old man, so let's forget it."
—Doesn't match, not needed.
Zhuge Lan nodded understandingly and shrugged at Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu paused for several seconds.
Only then did she understand Chen Xin's words and the faint killing intent that had dissipated.
This... She was saved?!
She didn't understand why.
But before, Chen Xin's killing intent hadn't been hidden.
It was entirely because of Zhuge Lan that he chose to spare her.
[Emotion Points +190,000]
She gave Zhuge Lan a grateful look.
Xiao Wu's eyes gradually brightened, and she was even a little eager.
"Causing trouble? I like it!" Xiao Wu chimed in, "Brother Lan, I want to try your happiness too!"
The others were stunned.
After carefully savoring the thought, imagining the scene...
Their hearts couldn't help but pound!
Excitement!
Joy!
Anticipation!
It was a very strange experience.
No wonder Zhuge Lan was so enthusiastic about stirring things up; it was indeed a bit thrilling.
Watching everyone "united," Zhuge Lan was very satisfied.
This time, he had the cooperation of his teammates.
"We're definitely going to pull off something big!"
But…
Chen Xin, Meng Yiran, and the other person felt their scalps tingle!
"Have you seven been led astray?"
Especially when Chen Xin saw Ning Rongrong's signature smile.
He couldn't help but touch his chin, lost in thought.
He remembered that he used to have a beard.
Until a certain little witch took a liking to it, and then it was plucked clean.
Plucked! Clean!
Back then…
She had also worn that very smile.
Soto Great Soul Arena, central main arena.
Inside the VIP box.
A floor-to-ceiling window on one wall allowed them to sit and easily overlook the entire arena.
But Ma Hongjun, for some reason, was glued to the glass, eyes shining.
His gaze was fixed on the female referee flying in the air, following her movements.
"This central arena is different, alright. Not only are the referees cute girls, but they're also wearing skirts and flying in the sky."
"I wonder how they wear safety pants?"
"Whoever invented this thing, they're the worst!"
Everyone present was speechless.
"He really hasn't changed, has he?"
Meng Yiran frowned, clearly displeased by Ma Hongjun's vulgar comments.
"I said, Fatty," Oscar quipped, "You don't even have one anymore, why are you still focused on this?"
"What do you mean, focused?"
Ma Hongjun turned around and retorted:
"I'm just good at appreciating beauty!"
"Before, I was influenced by the Evil Fire, and I'd only think of that when I saw a girl."
"After I got rid of it, I realized that pure appreciation can also be very enjoyable."
Speaking of which.
Ma Hongjun continued to stare at the dancing figure, subconsciously licking his lips.
"If only I could keep watching this."
Zhuge Lan: "???"
Why did that sound so perverted?
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