"Cough, cough!"
Tang San cleared his throat, steadied his mind, and said, "After watching the first nine battles of Thunder Academy, as well as their match against Gem Academy, I noticed that all members of Thunder Academy possess the Thousand Jun of Thunder, a wide-range Soul Skill.
I suspect this Soul Skill is similar to the Dugu Family's Azure Phosphorous Finger Force—a signature technique for lightning-attribute Soul Masters to harness thunder!
The students of Thunder Academy love to unleash this area-of-effect skill right at the start, turning the entire arena into a sea of lightning. Weaker opponents are immediately blasted off the stage!"
As he spoke, he looked toward his teacher.
Yu Xiaogang nodded—it was indeed the case.
The others also showed expressions of agreement. Thunder Academy fought exactly like that—fierce and flashy.
"But this skill has one major flaw: it consumes an enormous amount of Soul Power.
After realizing this, I predicted that Thunder Academy would definitely lose against Divine Wind Academy.
Even though they haven't fought yet, I'm certain of it.
Once Divine Wind Academy dodges their wide-range Soul Skill with their speed, Thunder Academy will waste a huge amount of Soul Power and inevitably be dragged into exhaustion—losing without being truly defeated!"
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing, Jing Ling, and Huang Yuan, who were gathered around, brightened up.
"Third Brother, you mean we should rely on speed and fight a battle of attrition!" Zhu Zhuqing had already grasped the key point.
"Exactly. Today, in Thunder Academy's battle against Gem Academy, some of their students were injured, so they definitely won't want a prolonged fight.
In tomorrow's match, they'll surely open with their wide-range attack, hoping to quickly defeat us.
But that plays right into our hands. With Oscar's Flying Sausage and my Blue Silver Grass, I'm confident we can dodge Thunder Academy's first wave of large-scale attacks!"
Tang San laid out his plan step by step.
Yu Xiaogang revealed a gratified smile. How could he not know Thunder Academy's weakness?
The fact that his disciple had discovered it and formulated a strategy filled him with joy.
"Xiao Gang, judging by your expression, I can tell Xiao San's plan is feasible. Could we really defeat Thunder Academy?"
Flender felt as if boundless fortune was right before his eyes.
Once they defeated Thunder Academy, his name—Flender—and Shrek Academy would resound across the continent!
Yu Xiaogang remained silent. After his initial satisfaction, his heart twisted with conflict.
Gradually, the others also noticed the change in Yu Xiaogang's expression.
"Ai…"
Liu Erlong let out a sigh.
She had never held a favorable impression of Tang San because he had killed Yu Tianheng.
Of course, she didn't feel any familial affection for Yu Tianheng—or even the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family. If anything, she harbored resentment toward them.
But there was no denying that Yu Luomian had fully supported her in establishing the academy, which had fostered some sense of belonging in her toward the family.
Tang San killing Yu Tianheng left a bitter taste in her heart.
Even if it had been accidental, the fact that he now faced Yu Tianxin of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family with only thoughts of victory…
If she had accidentally killed someone, she would have been consumed by guilt.
Now facing the opposing family again, even if she had discovered this weakness, she wouldn't exploit it.
She wouldn't even participate in this battle.
But Tang San showed not a shred of remorse—he even seemed proud. How could someone be so shameless?
If not for Xiao Gang's sake, she would have driven him away immediately.
As for Yu Xiaogang, his concern wasn't Tang San's lack of guilt.
He was worried about Tang San further worsening relations with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.
Watching Tang San's earnest gaze, his heart gradually leaned toward a decision.
Haotian Douluo had already decided that Tang San wouldn't compete in Spirit City.
His disciple's only chance now was to advance through the preliminary rounds and continue training in the qualifiers.
He needed more battles to grow stronger.
Yu Xiaogang hardened his heart.
The family would have to endure this slight once more.
Xiao San would surely make it up to the clan in the future.
"Teacher, Aunt Erlong, during the last Soul Duel with the Royal Fighting Team, I accidentally killed Yu Tianheng—it was never my intention.
This time against the Thunder Team, I could withdraw, but our brothers have poured so much effort and sweat into reaching this point through battle after battle. I can't bear to let them down.
The opportunity is right before us—I don't want to disappoint our brothers!"
All eyes turned to Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong.
Whether they could compete tomorrow depended on them.
Flender's gaze was particularly fervent.
"Xiao San, you arrange tomorrow's tactics!" Yu Xiaogang finally relented.
"Yes!"
Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar all clenched their fists, barely suppressing cheers.
They knew Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong were in low spirits.
Were it not for fear of upsetting them further, they would have embraced and shouted for joy.
Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and Jiang Zhu were equally excited.
As commoner Soul Masters, they no longer had the age advantage compared to the Shrek Five Monsters.
After this Soul Master Competition, they would graduate with no chance to compete again.
Only by advancing further and enhancing Shrek's reputation could they join major factions.
The Shrek Academy Team had never been more united in their determination to win tomorrow.
"Tomorrow's lineup: me, Dai Lao Da, Zhu Qing, Fatty, Xiao Ao, Tai Long, and Jing Ling. Any objections?"
Tang San declared.
"None!" Dai Mubai and the others responded thunderously.
"Though Xiao San has found their weakness, the overall strength gap won't be easily overcome. We must fight desperately—give it everything, brothers!"
Dai Mubai's sharp gaze swept the group before he extended his fist.
"Give it everything!"
The others joined him in a fist bump.
They shared one conviction now: victory.
"Let's return to practice our tactics!" Tang San said passionately.
The group marched out of the Soul Duel Arena with heads high and spirits soaring.
Meanwhile, Dugu Feng and Ning Rongrong also left the arena.
Both looked disheveled.
Through this duel, Rongrong had completely captured the audience's attention—becoming an overnight sensation.
A meteoric rise to fame!
Upon exiting, they were inevitably recognized by fans.
After much difficulty shaking off their admirers, they finally returned to their hotel.
"Kiss me!"
Rongrong tilted her flushed face upward, her excitement still unsubdued.
Being praised as a celestial beauty had delighted her.
But beyond that joy, she longed even more for her beloved's approval.
Dugu Feng wrapped his arms around Ning Rongrong's slender waist, pulling her tightly into his embrace.
The temperature between them rose rapidly.
Feeling Dugu Feng's movements, Rongrong was overwhelmed with love in her heart as she closed her eyes.
Having won the Soul Duel and now spending every day with her beloved.
Ning Rongrong felt she couldn't be any happier.
She was the happiest princess.
In the room, the lights dimmed as the atmosphere grew passionate.
(End of Chapter)