After a brief intermission.
The time came to the afternoon.
The host held the microphone and announced: "The final round of the All-Continent Elite Soul Master Tournament Promotion Matches is about to begin!"
"The Elephant Armored Team versus the Shrek Team!"
"Please welcome the starting contestants from both sides!"
As the voice fell silent.
The contestants from the Elephant Armored Team entered first.
Since the sponsor behind the Elephant Armored Academy was the Elephant Armored Academy.
Therefore, all seven members of the Elephant Armored Team were direct descendants of the Elephant Armored Academy.
Their Martial Souls were all Diamond Mammoth Elephants.
In the audience stands.
Jin Mian didn't pay attention to the Elephant Armored Academy.
Instead, he cast his gaze towards Shrek Academy.
This was because he saw several people who had been missing for half a month.
Tang San, Flender, Liu Erlong, and Yu Xiaogang.
"Oh ho, these four people have finally shown up."
"Hmm?"
"Tang San's aura seems to be much stronger than before."
"It seems the plan was very successful. This guy has already cultivated his second Martial Soul."
...Time shifted back half an hour.
Inside the Shrek Academy rest area.
Seeing Tang San, the backbone of the team, finally return after being missing for half a month.
The others happily rushed forward.
Xiao Wu was the most excited.
She dove straight into Tang San's embrace.
"Third Brother, you're finally back."
"Xiao Wu missed you terribly."
"Don't you know, I was so worried about you."
Tang San patted Xiao Wu's back and comforted her: "It's alright, Xiao Wu, I'm fine. Get up quickly, everyone is here."
Except for Dai Mubai, who was a little jealous.
Everyone else looked at the pair with an Auntie-like Smile.
Sensing the surrounding gazes, Xiao Wu quickly left Tang San's embrace.
Blushing, she hugged Zhu Zhuqing.
After a moment of exchanging greetings.
Tang San inquired about the competition status: "Right, how have the matches progressed during the days I was away?"
"Little San, the competition has reached the final round. Our Shrek Academy is currently ranked seventh."
"There are only five spots to advance to the finals."
"The first four have already been secured by the Hall of Worship Team, the Divine Wind Team, the Heaven Water Team, and the Blazing Fire Team."
"Imperial Fighting Academy was directly promoted to the finals and does not occupy a spot in the Promotion Matches."
"Therefore, we need to compete with the Elephant Armored Academy for the last spot."
Oscar briefly explained the general situation of the matches.
Tang San nodded and said, "We understand. You've all worked hard this past half month. Leave this match to me; you don't need to participate."
Ma Hongjun was a little worried: "Third Brother, the Elephant Armored Team isn't weak. Can you handle it alone?"
"Don't worry, Fatty, I am no longer the person I was!"
"Forget about a mere Elephant Armored Team, I am confident I can even defeat the Hall of Worship Team."
Tang San smirked, looking exceptionally confident.
The attitude he displayed was completely different from the person he was half a month ago.
"As expected of Third Young Master!"
"He actually surpassed these guys in just half a month!"
As Tang San's die-hard fan.
Tai Long flattered him without hesitation.
Tang San felt very pleased hearing this.
The others, however, were still somewhat skeptical.
Half a month ago, their entire Shrek Team was beaten so badly by Jin Mian that they almost didn't recognize their own mothers.
But how much time had passed since then?
Tang San was already claiming he could defeat Jin Mian?
This was simply too outrageous.
After all, they had all witnessed Jin Mian's strength these past few days.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe him as someone who kills gods, destroys Buddhas, and slaughters demons.
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang stepped forward to reassure everyone.
"Everyone, relax a bit."
"Under the secret special training conducted by me, Flender, and Liu Erlong, Little San's current strength has seen tremendous improvement!"
"Dealing with the Elephant Armored Team is more than enough."
Flender and Liu Erlong nodded in agreement.
Upon hearing this.
The rest of the Shrek members finally relaxed... The scene returned to the present.
Tang San slowly entered the arena.
Soon, the first match began.
The Elephant Armored Academy sent out Hu Yanshan, a Level 41 defense system Spirit Ancestor.
Four Soul Rings, two yellow and two purple, appeared beneath his feet.
"Tang San! Level 53 control system Battle Soul King!"
After reporting his spirit power level.
Tang San slowly extended a hand.
The Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul appeared in his palm.
Five Soul Rings—two yellow, one purple, and two black—were displayed.
Whoosh!!!
This move caused all the spectators in the venue to burst into an uproar.
"Oh my god! He's actually a Spirit King!!!"
"This is the first time I've ever seen a Spirit King level contestant participate in the Promotion Matches!"
"I remember this Tang San was only a Level 30-something Spirit Elder half a month ago. How did he transform into a Spirit King in just a few days?"
"..."
In the VIP seating area.
Ning Fengzhi was shocked by Tang San's display: "Level 53 Spirit King! A Ten-Thousand-Year fourth ring! How is this possible?"
"What happened to Tang San in just half a month?"
"Why has his strength become so much greater than before?"
Suddenly, his eyes glanced at Yu Xiaogang, who was wearing a proud expression near Shrek Academy.
"So that's it!"
"I thought it was strange that Tang San hadn't participated in the matches for half a month, and Yu Xiaogang was also nowhere to be seen."
"It seems they went for special training."
"Grandmaster truly lives up to his name. To be able to raise a Spirit Elder to a Spirit King in such a short time... it seems collaborating with Yu Xiaogang is still something worth considering."
Ning Fengzhi narrowed his eyes, his thoughts stirring.
Sitting beside him, Qian Renxue couldn't help but frown watching Tang San's performance.
She cast a puzzled look at Jin Mian.
Jin Mian made a gesture, indicating they would discuss it when they returned tonight.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang listened to the audience's gasps of surprise.
He felt very smug inside.
Look, this is the super genius I, Yu Xiaogang, trained.
Only I, Yu Xiaogang, am qualified to teach geniuses.
You guys were slandering me half a month ago.
Now you know how formidable I am.
Inside the arena.
Tang San thoroughly enjoyed the sounds of astonishment coming from around him.
It seemed he wanted to reclaim all the dignity he had previously lost.
Pointing at his opponent, he boastfully said, "I'll give you a chance: either you surrender yourself, or I beat you until you surrender."
Hu Yanshan didn't hesitate at all.
He immediately activated his Spirit Ability and charged forward.
Seeing that his opponent would not surrender.
Tang San shook his head helplessly.
He quickly eliminated his opponent.
Next was the second, the third, the fourth... Relying on the suppression of strength.
The Elephant Armored Team was quickly defeated entirely.
Shrek Academy secured the final spot in the finals.
Tang San spotted Jin Mian in the audience stands.
He immediately made a smug gesture.
Seemingly saying that Jin Mian was no longer his opponent.
Jin Mian naturally saw Tang San's proud look.
But he made no response.
He stood up and left the audience stands.
At this point, all the Promotion Matches concluded.
The teams ultimately heading to Spirit City for the finals were the Hall of Worship Team, the Divine Wind Team, the Heaven Water Team, the Blazing Fire Team, and the Shrek Team...
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