Douluo Continent: I am the Ice Archer, my ice power is invincible.

Chapter 73 The Finals

The location for the Soul Master Competition finals was originally set at the border between the two great empires, Heaven Dou and Star Luo, but was later changed to Martial Soul City.

Although it hasn't changed yet, it's only a matter of time.

All matches for today have concluded.

Xiao Han single-handedly defeated Shrek Academy, achieving a seven-kill streak and shocking everyone.

Tang San's twin martial souls, including his second martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, are equally awe-inspiring.

Back in the group, Xiao Han received a round of praise from his senior sisters.

"Xiao Han, you're amazing! You've once again achieved a 1v7 victory."

"I didn't expect that Tang San would have twin martial souls. However, he's still far inferior to Xiao Han."

Lin Zhiruo said:

"Xiaohan, you did well today, but weren't you a little too rough?"

"Mom, they're ruthless and hurt people first. I was just teaching them a lesson. With Ning Fengzhi around, they'll be fine. They'll only suffer some physical pain and emotional trauma."

"That being said, we should still be more careful in the future. We don't need to make enemies everywhere."

"Okay, I understand."

Lin Zhiruo felt fortunate.

Fortunately, Xiao Han went first; if it had been one of the girls, they might have gotten injured.

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Just as Tang San and his group returned to the barracks, Ning Fengzhi arrived.

"Dad, you've come at the right time. Third Brother and the others..."

"Don't worry, that's exactly why I came here."

Tang San designed powerful hidden weapons for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and had them forged by the Power Clan led by Titan, greatly enhancing the school's combat strength.

Ning Fengzhi was hoping that Tang San would design more hidden weapons for them, so he couldn't afford to let anything happen to him.

Subsequently, Ning Fengzhi released the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to treat Tang San and the others.

Seeing that the others were gradually recovering, Yu Xiaogang felt a little better.

"Thank you again for your help, Sect Leader Ning."

"You're too kind, Master. Xiao San and the others are Rongrong's friends; it's only right that we treat them."

"Sect Leader Ning, may I have a word with you in private?"

"Of course, please."

Ning Fengzhi followed Yu Xiaogang to the barracks where he lived.

"Master, I am not an outsider. Please speak frankly about what you need."

"Sect Master Ning, as you've seen, Xiao San has revealed his Clear Sky Hammer martial soul, which will undoubtedly bring him immense trouble. Moreover, he cannot yet control the power of two martial souls simultaneously. After the advancement competition, I intend to visit Spirit City. Pope Bibi Dong also possesses twin martial souls; she should know how to resolve this issue. During my absence, I hope you can help look after Xiao San and the children."

"Are you going to Wuhun City?"

"That's right. The location for this year's Soul Master Competition finals might be changed to Wuhun City. I'll go find Bibi Dong first; hopefully, it's not too late."

Ning Fengzhi nodded.

He knew what Yu Xiaogang was worried about: the Spirit Hall would not let the Clear Sky Sect go.

The reappearance of the Clear Sky Hammer made Tang San a thorn in the side of the Spirit Hall.

"Master, rest assured. Uncle Jian and I will definitely protect Xiao San."

"With Sect Leader Ning's words, I can rest assured."

"By the way, Emperor Xueye greatly appreciates your talent and also admires Xiaosan. I'll introduce you two sometime."

"Alright, thank you for your trouble, Sect Leader Ning."

Yu Xiaogang knew that if they could get on the good side of the Heavenly Dou royal family, their situation would be much safer.

The Spirit Hall, the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Star Luo Empire—the three most powerful forces on the Douluo Continent—are secretly vying for dominance.

Of the three sects, only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has a close relationship with the Heaven Dou Royal Family.

For Emperor Xueye, winning over Yu Xiaogang and Tang San would provide an opportunity to win over the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Clear Sky Sect.

After dinner, Yu Xiaogang gathered Tang San and the others together.

"Alright, don't be discouraged anymore. In terms of individual ability, Xiao Han is far superior to you, and he has the advantage of aerial combat. Losing to him is not shameful."

The group looked at each other, all feeling unconvinced.

Although their physical wounds have been healed, the marks on their hearts cannot be erased, especially for Tang San.

Tang San wanted to prove himself, but he was repeatedly thwarted. Today, he even exposed his Clear Sky Hammer, putting himself in danger.

"Teacher, I'm sorry, I was too impulsive."

"Mistress, it's not your fault. In that situation, if I were in your shoes, I wouldn't have been able to control myself either."

After Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, he patted Tang San on the shoulder to comfort him.

"The draw results are in. Your opponent tomorrow is Kamikaze Academy. I have already made the decision for you: forfeit this match."

"Master, you've already forfeited the match?!"

"Master, why is this?!"

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun were both puzzled.

Shrek Academy was defeated by Xiao Han in a 1v7 battle today, and they were eager to defeat a strong team to get revenge, but they did not expect that Yu Xiaogang would choose to forfeit the match in advance.

"Kids, please forgive me for making this decision for you. The qualifying rounds are nearing their end, and the top five teams have already been determined. The result of the match against Kamikaze Academy won't have a significant impact on your rankings. Get some rest and prepare for the upcoming finals."

Yu Xiaogang knew very well that even if Tang San and his main team were to appear, it would be difficult for them to defeat Shenfeng Academy in a one-on-one match.

Feng Xiaotian, the captain of Shenfeng Academy, is the strongest offensive Soul Master besides Xiao Han and Shui Bing'er, and also has aerial advantage.

Besides Feng Xiaotian, the Shenfeng Academy team also has three other Soul Masters, all of whom possess extremely fast speed and powerful attacks, making them difficult to deal with.

However, Yu Xiaogang had confidence in the Shrek Seven Devils, believing that with Oscar and Ning Rongrong's support in the team battle, they would definitely be able to defeat Shenfeng Academy and Tianshui Academy.

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Platinum Bishop Salas couldn't wait to tell Bibi Dong about their major discovery that day, so he sent a letter to Wuhun City to convey the information about Xiao Han and Tang San.

The qualifying rounds continued on the second day.

As expected, Tianshui College's opponents withdrew from the competition.

Shrek Academy's early withdrawal from the competition surprised Feng Xiaotian and the others.

Feng Xiaotian found Xiao Han and said smugly:

"Shrek Academy actually forfeited the competition. I was originally planning to teach them a lesson with my self-created soul skill."

"Brother, to be honest, and don't take offense, I think Tang San's Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique might just be the perfect counter to your Gale Wolf Slash. If you encounter him in the finals, don't be careless; you must interrupt his charge-up in advance."

"What you said seems to make some sense, I'll remember that. However, the finals are a single-elimination tournament, so it's not certain whether we'll even meet them."

Soon, the qualifying rounds were all over.

Tianshui Academy ranked first in the Tiandou Empire Division with a perfect record of 14 wins.

Kamikaze Academy has a record of thirteen wins and one loss, ranking second.

Thunder, Blazing Fire, and Shrek Academy all have an eleven-win, three-loss record, with complex head-to-head records. According to the draw, they are ranked third, fourth, and fifth respectively.

three days later.

The sixteen academy teams from the Heaven Dou Empire region, led by Prince Xue Qinghe, headed to Wuhun City to participate in the finals.

(End of this chapter)