The Shrek team's only contestant worthy of Tang San's attention was merely at the quasi-Soul Emperor level.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, although Soul Ancestors, were facing opponents who were all at least Soul Kings.
For the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, dealing with the Shrek team was effortless.
In less than a minute, only Tang San remained standing on the stage.
It was worth noting that Xiao Feilian had yet to make a move!
Competing in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament was utterly unchallenging for her.
With a powerful secondary Martial Soul awakening, innate secret techniques, and soul skills, she hadn't even needed to unleash a single strike—her opponents had already been defeated.
Had Tang San not possessed the absurdly overpowered Invincible Golden Body soul skill, he wouldn't have survived two strikes from the Sky-Rending Claw!
Seeing this, Du Siji had no choice but to cease his attacks, fearing that if he continued, Tang San would be severely injured, leaving Xiao Feilian with no challenge at all.
A glimmer of surprise flashed in Tang San's eyes.
These people actually gave up the chance to gang up on him, allowing him to fight Xiao Feilian one-on-one!
At first, he thought that no matter how strong he was, he wouldn't be able to fight off multiple opponents alone and would most likely lose.
But unexpectedly, just when it seemed like he was backed into a corner, a new opportunity presented itself.
"You asked for this!"
Had he not wasted two uses of the Invincible Golden Body earlier, he would have been even more confident in his victory now.
Unfortunately, to save that useless Dai Mubai, he had no choice but to use up today's two charges of Invincible Golden Body.
The Invincible Golden Body, much like Teleportation, was a soul skill that barely consumed any soul power.
After all, both hundred-thousand-year soul rings and soul bones had a terrifying trait:
Their activation reduced soul power consumption by 50% while boosting effectiveness by 50%.
This was one of the main reasons why every soul master dreamed of obtaining a hundred-thousand-year soul ring or soul bone.
"Xiao Feilian, a year ago, I lost to you."
Tang San's face was calm, as if that loss hadn't left any emotional impact on him.
"If you hadn't had that sword back then, I would have won."
As he spoke, an overwhelming confidence radiated from him, as if his words were absolute truth.
If Xiao Feilian didn't use that sword, he was confident that even as a Soul Elder, he could have defeated her.
Hidden weapons were part of his abilities, as were his unique techniques.
But that sword was different, it possessed terrifying power independent of its wielder.
If he had been the one holding that sword, Xiao Feilian would never have won.
Therefore, her so-called strength was nothing more than the power of that sword.
"Xiao Feilian, I am no longer the same as I was a year ago! Today, without that sword, you will be my defeated opponent!"
The more Tang San spoke, the more excited he became.
He had waited for this day for so long, through hundreds of days and nights!
"Wasn't it you who suggested using weapons back then?"
Xiao Feilian blinked in confusion.
She truly didn't understand.
Tang San was the one who proposed using weapons, and now he was blaming her for using one?
As soon as she said this, Tang San froze, and the surrounding "audience" did as well.
Indeed, wasn't it Tang San who first suggested using weapons?
He had been the one to propose the rule, yet now he was complaining about it, what kind of logic was that?
Noticing the skeptical expressions of the "audience," Tang San opened his mouth to argue but found himself at a loss for words.
No matter how thick-skinned he was, there was no way to refute this, after all, their duel had taken place in a public setting.
It wasn't some secret that could be hidden; anyone could simply ask around and learn the truth.
Because of this, Tang San's face flushed red with embarrassment.
His fists clenched tightly, his expression twisted in frustration, as if he wanted to punch Xiao Feilian in the face.
Even though she had an absolutely stunning appearance that could captivate any man, in Tang San's eyes, she was nothing more than a rotten skeleton wrapped in a beautiful exterior.
Only Xiao Wu truly cared for him.
Without hesitation, she had sacrificed herself for him, allowing his strength to soar to new heights.
"This Tang San is truly shameless. He made the rule and then blamed Xiao Feilian when he lost…"
"Typical. Back then, none of us even realized that hundred-thousand-year-old transformed soul beast's true identity, yet she immediately sacrificed herself for him."
"For the sake of victory, there's nothing the Shrek Academy wouldn't do."
"Tch. If Tang San won, who knows how many of his kind would appear? It would be a huge disaster for the Douluo Continent."
No truer words had been spoken!
In the original timeline, Tang San won, yet rather than leading the Douluo Continent to prosperity, it became a living hell.
This was Tang San's "great achievement."
With the continent overrun by evil soul masters, the clash between two continents, and invasions from other dimensions like the Abyss and Demon Realms, countless heroes sacrificed their lives for mere fleeting moments of peace.
The destruction of Shrek Academy, did the Federation not know about it?
Of course, they did.
But they chose not to help because it was what the people wanted, everyone wished for Shrek's downfall.
Unfortunately, certain forces ensured Shrek's survival.
Hearing the murmurs from the crowd, Tang San's face burned with shame.
Was he really as despicable as they said?
Even though he had violated the Tang Sect's rules by stealing the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, he never believed he was in the wrong.
The Tang Sect had raised him, yet only gave him the treatment of an outer disciple, how could he accept that?
Those elders all deserved death!
These audience members, they too deserved death!
Only Xiao Wu truly understood what he needed.
In the original timeline, just after the Goddess of Life had bestowed her blessing upon them, Xiao Wu immediately turned to Tang San and warned him about those who opposed them.
She was the rabbit who understood him best.
That was why Tang San could never let go of Xiao Wu.
As long as he had Xiao Wu, it was like having an extra soul ring, an extra soul bone, an extra scabbard.
Whenever he needed her, Xiao Wu could sacrifice herself without hesitation.
"My love, I will definitely revive you!"
Tang San vowed in his heart, his gaze locked onto Xiao Feilian.
This battle would be his moment of vindication.
As long as he defeated Xiao Feilian, people would defend him, proving that he had done nothing wrong.
His strength had simply not been recognized yet.
Once he had enough power, no one in the world would dare question him.
"Defeating Xiao Feilian is just a small hurdle.
My true goal is to defeat Zhong Li!"
"So, Xiao Feilian—"
"This time, you have no chance of winning!"
"I, Tang San, will shatter your arrogance!"