Early the next morning.
Royal Hunting Ground.
Battle after battle was unfolding at full throttle. By the time the promotion matches had reached this stage, the teams advancing to the finals had already been decided.
They were: Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team, Shenfeng Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, Shrek Academy, and Exotic Beast Academy.
Since the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team represented the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they would be merged into the Imperial Battle Team.
After today's matches concluded, these five teams would represent the Heaven Dou Empire and head to Spirit Hall to participate in the final championship.
As for the remaining teams, knowing full well they had no chance to advance, they fought their last match with everything they had. Some even defeated opponents stronger than themselves, making their journey in this Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament worthwhile.
Among all the matchups, the most eye-catching was none other than Shrek Academy versus Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team.
Unlike the other academies that had chosen to forfeit, Shrek Academy was unusually stubborn this time, insisting on a direct, head-on confrontation with Zhou Sidong.
Because of the continued fallout from the Monument of Shame incident, Shrek Academy had become a laughingstock throughout Heaven Dou City. Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others at the Royal Hunting Ground had endured no shortage of cold stares and ridicule.
Tang San, in particular, was in an especially awkward position as Yu Xiaogang's disciple.
"Are the people from Shrek Academy brain-damaged or what? They've already secured a spot in the finals, yet they still want to go head-on against Zhou Sidong. If that's not stupidity, what is?"
"Isn't it because of Tang San? As the disciple of that useless Yu Xiaogang, he obviously wants to seek justice for his teacher. Honestly, Zhou Sidong's line—'I have never seen such a shameless person'—is truly unforgettable. Put on someone like Yu Xiaogang, it fits perfectly."
"Lower your voice—Tang San's looking over here."
Only then did the two realize Tang San was glaring at them with hostility. They awkwardly chuckled and quickly moved away.
"Everyone, remember this. Once the fight starts, I'll go first! Just follow the strategy we discussed yesterday—wheel battle. Slowly grind him down. In the end, Tang San will step in and defeat Zhou Sidong."
Dai Mubai volunteered to lead, pounding his chest as murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
Then he turned to Tang San, his tone sincere.
"Tang San, you're Shrek Academy's last hope. Even if we lose today, I'll exhaust Zhou Sidong as much as possible. The finishing blow will be up to you."
Patting Tang San on the shoulder, Dai Mubai's gaze was resolute. Between him and Zhou Sidong lay an irreconcilable hatred—along with the grudge of having his woman taken.
Tang San knew all too well how heavy the burden on his shoulders was. He looked around at everyone and nodded.
"Rest assured, everyone. Tang San will not disappoint. I will defeat Zhou Sidong and make him pay for his arrogance!"
"Well said!"
At that moment, Liu Erlong appeared, pushing a bed carrying Yu Xiaogang, whose entire body was wrapped in bandages.
Yu Xiaogang had suffered devastating blows to both body and mind. Upon hearing that Shrek Academy would face Zhou Sidong's Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team today, he had insisted on being brought to the Royal Hunting Ground. Only by witnessing Zhou Sidong's defeat with his own eyes could his heart be at ease.
"Teacher, why are you here?"
Seeing Yu Xiaogang arrive in person on a hospital bed, Tang San felt warmth surge in his chest. He rushed to the bedside, staring at his teacher's pale face and lifeless eyes. Tang San's heart bled.
"Xiao San, no matter what, you must win today! Zhou Sidong has destroyed me! On the way here, I suffered humiliation like never before in Heaven Dou City—people surrounded me, verbally attacking me. They're all blind! Those things were never done by me! Yet now they've all been pinned onto my head!"
Yu Xiaogang spoke softly, then whispered,
"Xiao San, defeat Zhou Sidong. If possible… I want Zhou Sidong to—"
He paused, then said,
"Disappear."
Tang San's body trembled.
His teacher had gone mad.
Make Zhou Sidong disappear? That was something Tang San couldn't do—and didn't dare to do.
Not to mention tournament rules, he would also face the fury of the Heaven Dou Empire. Tang San could neither accept nor rationally justify such consequences.
Watching Yu Xiaogang's nearly deranged expression, Dai Mubai and the others exchanged glances and sighed inwardly.
Saying those things weren't done by him?
What shamelessness. Wasn't the Soul Bone incident a scam? Lying through clenched teeth like this—aside from Yu Xiaogang, who else could say such words without dying of shame?
At this moment, the remaining academy teams also noticed Yu Xiaogang's presence.
Seeing was truly believing.
"So the useless 'Master' is here?"
"Today it's his disciple Tang San against Zhou Sidong. Of course he couldn't sit still."
"Trash! Look over here!"
"Yu Xiaogang, hurry up and die!"
"Scum of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! Disgrace! Beast!"
Malicious words flew from all directions. Yu Xiaogang's face twisted, teeth clenched as he roared at the crowd:
"Are all of you blind?! When have I, Yu Xiaogang, ever done those things?! They're all baseless rumors! Open your eyes and watch—today my disciple will defeat Zhou Sidong!"
Zhou Sidong couldn't help but laugh.
Even Prince Xue Xing on the VIP stand shook his head helplessly.
"Such thick skin. Back at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, who was it that swore an oath? And now he denies it himself. A person like this actually came from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan—what a tragedy for them."
Lei Ting Academy's captain, Yu Tianxin, lowered his head and looked away, pretending not to see. This uncle of his was truly disappointing.
Not only humiliating himself, but dragging the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan down with him.
If the clan were ever destroyed one day, Yu Xiaogang would surely bear at least half the blame.
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, the surrounding teams burst into laughter—some clutching their stomachs, some pounding their thighs, others laughing until they bent over.
Yu Xiaogang was furious—furious that everyone looked down on him, and furious that Zhou Sidong had destroyed his lifelong reputation, turning him into a rat everyone wanted to beat.
After the laughter died down, everyone's gaze converged on Yu Xiaogang. Even the soldiers maintaining order turned toward him.
In that instant, Yu Xiaogang felt extremely uneasy.
What were they about to do?
Then, in unison, countless fingers pointed at him as everyone shouted:
"I have never seen such a shameless person!"
The thunderous voice echoed endlessly, spreading in all directions.
Yu Xiaogang's face flushed crimson. His breathing grew rapid, and then—
Pfft!
A mouthful of blood sprayed out as he lost consciousness completely.
"Master!"
"Teacher!"
"Xiaogang!"
Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Liu Erlong cried out in grief. Liu Erlong's anger surged as she glared at everyone present, hatred filling her heart.
"All of you deserve death!"
Tang San clenched his teeth, vowing silently.
Then he turned to Zhou Sidong, whose face was full of smiles, and said coldly:
"Today, I will make you pay!"
Zhou Sidong ignored him and walked straight toward the arena.
The previous matches were over. It was his time to step onto the stage.
"Be careful."
"Zhu Zhuqing" looked worried. Shrek Academy clearly came prepared and was targeting Zhou Sidong.
"Relax."
Zhou Sidong smiled and nodded, stepping onto the arena.
At the same time, Shrek Academy's captain, Dai Mubai, also entered the arena. Before the fight even began, the air was already thick with gunpowder.
"Shrek Academy versus Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team. Both sides have one minute to summon their Martial Souls."
The moment the host finished speaking, Zhou Sidong and Dai Mubai reacted simultaneously.
"Zhou Sidong! Come!"
Four soul rings rose beneath Dai Mubai's feet. His muscles bulged as he let out a tiger's roar, charging forward and kicking up clouds of dust.
"Putting on a show."
Zhou Sidong snorted. Four soul rings also lit up beneath his feet—but unlike Dai Mubai's, Zhou Sidong's fourth soul ring was black, a ten-thousand-year soul ring.
"Zhou Sidong! I'm already a Soul King now! With the seven of us taking turns, I refuse to believe you can still play tricks!"
Tang San gripped the railing so tightly it bent in his hands.
"Xiaogang, let me take you back."
Liu Erlong wanted to remove Yu Xiaogang from this place of trouble.
But Yu Xiaogang slowly opened his eyes and said weakly:
"No… let me stay. I want to see Zhou Sidong lose with my own eyes. I want to see Xiao San defeat him personally."
Left with no choice, Liu Erlong agreed.
Just as Yu Xiaogang was about to watch Dai Mubai's "magnificent" performance, a figure suddenly flew toward him, rapidly enlarging in his pupils—
Bang!
Dai Mubai, battered and bloodied, was sent flying straight into Yu Xiaogang's hospital bed, flipping both man and bed over.
"What?!"
The entire audience was stunned.
Less than a minute into the fight.
Dai Mubai—the formidable captain of Shrek Academy—had already been defeated.
Most people present had fought Dai Mubai before and knew how strong he was.
Yet Zhou Sidong's strength…
It was downright terrifying.
On the arena.
Zhou Sidong clapped his hands, glanced at Yu Xiaogang who had been struck, and grinned.
"Not bad aim. Yu Xiaogang should be dead, right?"
In the stands, at Shrek Academy's side.
Yu Xiaogang gasped for breath, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth as he weakly said:
"Zhou Sidong… I, Yu Xiaogang, am not finished with you!"
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