After strolling around for a while, Xiao Tianyang arrived at the Sixth Soul Fighting Arena on time. Not long after, the master and Flender also took their seats one after another.
"Tianyang, I heard that you have great confidence in Xiaosan and the others," Flender said with a smile.
"It goes without saying. I gambled all my wealth," Xiao Tianyang replied seriously.
"That's quite a desperate move!" Flender felt a moment of similarity between himself and Xiao Tianyang. The difference was that he had placed his bet on Xiao Tianyang. After all, the latter seemed like the safer option.
"Then let's wait and see," Yu Xiaogang said, his eyes flickering.
As soon as he finished speaking, the battle below began! As expected, Tang San's team adjusted their attribute boosts without changing their tactics. However, in doing so, they momentarily left Ning Rongrong vulnerable and their defenses open.
"Very cautious, but that's the attitude they should have," Xiao Tianyang thought to himself.
Of course, the enemy wasn't foolish either and wouldn't recklessly charge in. It was obviously a trap, and any seasoned soul master would recognize that.
However, Tang San's way of protecting and assisting spirit masters was unconventional, catching the enemy off guard. Before they could react, the buffs had already been applied, and the offensive had begun.
The battle's rhythm was now under Tang San's control.
At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing dashed out of formation, circling the battlefield before launching an attack on the alluring female opponent. The woman's eyes showed disdain, but in the blink of an eye, Zhu Zhuqing twisted her body and struck with her claws.
"Boom!"
The auxiliary soul master, who was about to chant a mantra, suddenly felt a sharp pain in his throat, swallowing the rest of his incantation abruptly.
Seizing the opportunity, Tang San entangled the wild rhinoceros while Ma Hongjun leaped into the air and unleashed his Phoenix Fire Line.
What happens when plants meet fire? An even more intense blaze!
And with Ma Hongjun's flames being difficult to extinguish, once ignited, it would become a significant problem.
Meanwhile, Dai Mubai faced two agility-type soul masters—both with monkey martial souls. Seeing this, Xiao Tianyang felt the outcome was already decided, so he stood up.
"Why, you're not finishing the match?" Flender asked, slightly surprised.
"My own match is about to start. Besides, this fight will be over in three minutes, so there's no point in watching further," Xiao Tianyang shrugged before leaving.
"This kid is really confident," Flender snorted, then turned to Yu Xiaogang. "Is he right?"
"Can't you tell?" Yu Xiaogang replied. "From the start, Xiao San and the others have controlled the battle. With Tianyang's guidance, each of them excels in close combat, especially Dai Mubai."
"If they quickly deal with the monkey soul masters, they can then target the enemy's control system while Zhu Zhuqing clears the backline. Xiao San and Xiao Wu will keep the wild rhinoceros occupied. Just as Tianyang said, the match will be decided in three minutes."
Flender was amazed. As a soul sage (Saint), his vision was sharp, but hearing an expert's breakdown only solidified his understanding.
Meanwhile, in a VIP room, a man squinted as he observed the battle. "This Shrek team is strong."
Beside him, a purple-haired girl scoffed. "So what? They'll still lose to us eventually."
The man responded firmly, "Yanyan, never underestimate an opponent. We cannot afford to lose, do you understand?"
If Xiao Tianyang were present, hearing that name and seeing the scene, only one team would come to mind—the Royal Fighting Team. And the only one who could speak to Dugu Yan like that was her captain, Yu Tianheng.
Strangely, though, the Royal Fighting Team, which should have been here for a while, seemed to have just arrived.
"Understood," Dugu Yan replied playfully, sticking out her tongue.
Yu Tianheng sighed helplessly. He needed to keep a closer watch on her.
"Boss, our match is starting soon," a black-clad young man suddenly said.
This was Osler, his martial soul Black Leopard.
"Who's our opponent?" Dugu Yan asked excitedly. "This is our first match. The captain ordered us to win no matter what."
"Don't worry, boss. It's just some unknown soul master team," Osler waved dismissively. "Their members are all over the place. If we could choose opponents, I wouldn't even bother fighting them."
"Let's go," Yu Tianheng said, prepared to prove himself on the battlefield.
...
On stage, Xiao Tianyang stood alone, wearing a black trench coat and a metal mask, gripping Cong Yunqie. Each time the blade's handle struck the ground, it produced a crisp, ringing sound that drew attention even in the noisy arena.
"Why is this guy carrying a weapon? And why is he alone?"
"Could it be his martial soul? But where's his team?"
"Who knows? The Great Spirit Arena attracts all kinds of bizarre soul masters. As long as the fight is good, it doesn't matter."
"That's true."
A wave of discussion rippled through the audience. Some were drawn to Xiao Tianyang's mysterious attire, while others were intrigued by his unique weapon. But what shocked everyone most was that he was competing alone in a team match!
"Let's welcome Edward, a member of the Whitebeard Team!"
The host's voice faltered mid-introduction as she noticed something odd—this team had only one person...
However, her professionalism kicked in, and she quickly recovered. "And his opponents, the Emperor Team from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy!"
"Captain, Yu Tianheng!"
"Vice Captain, Dugu Yan!"
Hearing this, Xiao Tianyang paused. "Is this fate?"
He had hoped the timeline wouldn't go too far off course, but he hadn't expected his first team match to be against the Emperor Team.
"If I crush them and leave a psychological shadow, will they just give up and go home?" he mused. "Should I hold back? After all, Tang San and the others still need a strong rival, and that role belongs to the Emperor Team."
"Hey, why are you alone?" Dugu Yan asked as the Emperor Team stepped onto the stage, led by Yu Tianheng.
She was clearly bewildered by the lone figure standing before them, holding Cong Yunqie.
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