Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San and couldn't help but sigh, "Little San, just now on the stage, Yang Xiong had already announced his surrender, and the other side was preparing to withdraw their soul skills. Some people were even ready to intervene. Why didn't you give up? Was it because of Xiao Wu or because you yourself didn't want to admit defeat?"
Tang San was silent for a moment before speaking, "Teacher, they injured Xiao Wu. I won't let them off."
Yu Xiaogang's expression became serious. "Little San, this is a ring match, a Soul Duel Competition. It's normal for both sides to suffer some injuries. Given your state on the stage, you really couldn't have blocked Huo Wu's final soul skill. That was the full power of three Soul Masters. Even if you were at your peak, you might not have been able to block it."
"You weren't the only one on the stage. There were also two relatively fragile support Soul Masters. Even Dai Mubai advised you in the end, but why did you insist on going your own way?"
Tang San said, "Teacher, I understand all the principles you're talking about, but I just can't stand to see Xiao Wu injured. Every time I see Xiao Wu injured, I wish I could kill the opponent."
"Oh, right, what was the final result on the stage?"
Yu Xiaogang said, "You were all quite seriously injured this time. Although you, Mubai, Xiao Wu, and Tai Long have been treated, you'll have to miss at least two days of matches. Among the five of you, only Yang Xiong endured it and wasn't injured."
Tang San was a little surprised. "How is that possible? I remember the five of us were on the stage at the time. Although Yang Xiong was near the edge of the stage, Huo Wu's soul skill covered the entire stage."
Yu Xiaogang sighed, "I don't know about that. Yang Xiong's defense is even stronger than we imagined. I'm afraid his defense is even stronger than Huyan Li of the Elephant Armor Sect."
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The two communicated for a long time before Yu Xiaogang left the room.
Meanwhile, Flander quickly found Yu Xiaogang. "Little Gang, how did your communication with Little San go? Did Little San say anything?"
Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "Flander, you should know Little San's personality. He's strong-willed, and his feelings for Xiao Wu are deep. We should support him more, otherwise our team will lose its cohesion."
A solemn expression appeared on Flander's face. "Little Gang, what are you talking about? There were seven people on the stage. The other team members don't have Tang San's strong physical fitness. Yang Xiong had clearly received my instructions and agreed to surrender at that time, but Tang San insisted on going his own way and enduring the opponent's soul skill, resulting in four people being injured."
"If Yang Xiong hadn't decisively pushed Oscar and Ning Rongrong off the stage, six people would have been injured this time, especially Oscar and Ning Rongrong, who are just support. Their injuries would have been even more severe. Moreover, Yang Xiong actually looked for you before asking for my instructions, but you didn't pay attention to his situation."
Yu Xiaogang was silent for a moment before speaking, "Flander, I'm really sorry about that. At that time, my mind was completely focused on Little San, and I didn't pay attention to the situation of others. I also didn't expect Huo Wu's soul skill to be so powerful. At that time, I just trusted Little San's judgment."
Flander shook his head. "Little Gang, I know Little San is your disciple, and you've put a lot of effort into him, but you are now the leader of the entire team and should consider the entire team."
"This is just a ring match, just an ordinary competition. It's normal for both sides to be injured. We can't let the entire team fall into a passive state just because Xiao Wu is injured, or even disregard the danger to all the team members."
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Seeing Flander and Yu Xiaogang arguing about some things on the stage, Liu Erlong, who was standing by, suddenly spoke up.
"Boss Flander, aren't you making a mountain out of a molehill? I think Tang San and Xiao Wu are both loyal and courageous, especially how Tang San always protects Xiao Wu whenever she's injured. That's what I call masculinity."
Flander couldn't help but shake his head. "When Tang San is in this kind of situation, he loses his composure and his judgment on the stage. This is quite fatal for the core of a team and can easily lead to wrong decisions."
Liu Erlong said, "It's just a Soul Master Competition, isn't it? The little monsters are still young, and their minds may not be mature enough. Anyway, we're just using this Soul Master Competition as training. The time for the little monsters to truly rise is the next Soul Master Competition."
Flander turned to look at Yu Xiaogang. "Little Gang, do you feel the same way? Do you really not attach that much importance to this Soul Master Competition?"
Yu Xiaogang looked extremely serious at this moment. "Since we're on the stage, we must strive for victory. We must strive for victory in every match. I support Little San on this point."
Flander looked at Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong's expressions and couldn't help but shake his head. He was now a little unsure how to view this Soul Master Competition.
Compared to the entanglement of Flander and the others, Yang Xiong was much more relaxed, directly holding Ning Rongrong's small hand and strolling around the academy. After such a long time, the two were already considered the recognized golden boy and jade girl in the academy. Others were used to it and didn't even bother this young couple.
However, before Yang Xiong could be too happy, an unusually serious figure appeared in front of him, it was Sword Douluo.
When Yang Xiong saw Sword Douluo, his scalp tingled. When he first came to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Sword and Bone Douluo had given Yang Xiong a hard time, but it had been a little better recently, and the two hadn't given Yang Xiong any combat guidance.
Ning Rongrong was unusually happy. "Grandfather Sword, why are you here? Didn't you see Dad and Grandfather Bone today?"
Only then did Sword Douluo show a hint of doting. "I heard you were in danger on the stage, and I was really worried, so I came to see you."
Ning Rongrong smiled, "I wasn't in any danger at all. Little Xiongzi made me leave the stage immediately."
Sword Douluo, who had always been stern towards Yang Xiong, rarely gave Yang Xiong a good look. "Yang Xiong, your performance this time was good. At least you didn't damage the prestige of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. But remember, on the stage, Rong Rong's safety must still be the priority. As for winning or being champions, that's just kids playing around, it's not that important."
Only then did Yang Xiong speak with a stiff upper lip, "Thank you for your guidance, Elder Sword Douluo. This junior will definitely keep it in mind."
The next day, the teams drew lots again for the matches. At this moment, Yu Xiaogang and Flander's expressions were not very good.
Their opponent was called Flame Radiance Academy, which was only a second-rate team among all the teams, with average results. There was only one Soul Ancestor in their team.
However, compared to the Flame Radiance Academy, the Shrek team was quite miserable. Four of their seven main players were injured, and Tang San and the other three would have to miss at least two matches.
Yang Xiong quickly spoke up, "Master, Dean Flander, I suggest we just surrender this match. With our lineup, I'm afraid we can't win."
Yu Xiaogang's expression was serious. "Are you afraid? You should know that you are the elites of Shrek. Don't you want to show yourselves?"
Everyone looked at each other when they heard Yu Xiaogang's words. Everyone wanted to play and show themselves, but they couldn't overestimate themselves.
Now, Shrek only had Yang Xiong, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, Zhu Zhuqing, Qin Shuang, Jiang Zhu, and Ma Hongjun, seven people in total, four of whom were originally substitutes.
With this lineup, the highest level was Yang Xiong at level 38, while Ning Rongrong and Oscar were at level 36, Zhu Zhuqing and Qin Shuang were at level 34, Ma Hongjun was even only at level 33, but Jiang Zhu was at level 35.
It should be noted that normal Advanced Soul Master Academy teams generally have one Soul Ancestor, and the others are generally above level 37, while substitutes are all above level 35.
Especially this lineup was very unbalanced, with as many as three support, while other teams generally only had one support without attack ability, and two support Soul Masters were already considered relatively extreme.
This meant that on the stage, four Battle Soul Masters would have to face the opponent's six Battle Soul Masters. If the opponent targeted their support, it would be difficult to protect them.
Especially in the previous match, due to the various erroneous decisions of the captain Dai Mubai and vice-captain Tang San, they were basically in a passive state throughout, and both of them were injured this time.
Yu Xiaogang carefully looked at everyone, and finally his gaze fell on Yang Xiong. "Yang Xiong, this time you will be the strong attack type player. With your attack power, you should be able to break through the opponent's formation. At that time, we might have unexpected results."
Yang Xiong said helplessly, "Master, are you mistaken? Teams need to be coordinated. I've been coordinating with others as a defense type Soul Master for the past year. If you suddenly make me a strong attack type Soul Master, I'm afraid the coordination with others will not be good enough, and it will be easy for others to find loopholes."
"Besides, we have three support. As long as the opponent arranges two or even three people to restrain me, our support will become living targets."
"Moreover, without Tang San on the field, the entire team has no control type Soul Master, which means the entire team has no brain, and it will be too disadvantageous to fight."
The other team members also agreed with Yang Xiong's words, but Yu Xiaogang's expression was a little ugly.
Over the years, Yu Xiaogang had basically treated Tang San as the tactical core in order to train him. Most of the tactics were developed based on Tang San. The entire team only had Tang San as a control type Soul Master. Even the Three Great Education Committees had suggested adding a control type substitute, but Yu Xiaogang had rejected it.
As a result, the team was severely deformed and there was no need to play at all. They couldn't possibly expect Yang Xiong to fight seven people, especially since every team had dedicated defense type Soul Masters and related coordination.
Over the past year, Oscar and Ning Rongrong had also privately felt that Yang Xiong was being treated unfairly. Normally, Yang Xiong's attack power was even stronger than Tang San and Dai Mubai, but he was arranged as a defense type Soul Master. It should be known that defense type Soul Masters on the stage don't have too many outstanding performances, at least not as dazzling as strong attack types.
However, Yang Xiong seemed unusually casual. Anyway, he would only exert that much effort. The important thing was to protect his girlfriend and brothers.
At least Yang Xiong had never thought of doing anything to turn the tide. The better he performed at this time, the more likely he would be targeted by the Spirit Hall in the future. It was better to cultivate in peace and wait for the opportunity.
Yu Xiaogang suddenly coughed dryly at this moment. "Little monsters, I recently received news that the finals of this competition may be held in Spirit City, and the champion's reward is beyond everyone's imagination: three Top-Tier Soul Bones."
Everyone was in an uproar when they heard this. Soul Bones were known as the Treasure of the Blood River and were extremely rare in the Soul Master world. Only one Soul Bone had appeared in the entire Soul Master Competition so far.
It is said that since Huyan Li displayed his head Soul Bone, Huyan Zhen had been with him every day, as if he was afraid that his grandson would be in danger, gradually showing the attraction of Soul Bones to Soul Masters.
It should be known that Huyan Zhen was an eighty-eighth level top-tier Soul Douluo and the Sect Leader of the Elephant Armor Sect, one of the lower four sects. His strength and status were very high, but even so, he was not at ease with Huyan Li's safety.
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