Douluo Continent: The Evil Tiger Subdues the Eight Desolations, and Marries Zhu Zhuqing

"However, you must not underestimate your enemy."

"Oh?" Lin Ye raised an eyebrow, asking with some curiosity:

"Teacher, are there any teams in this year's competition that we should pay attention to?"

In his opinion, apart from the Shrek Academy's few overpowered protagonist groups, all the other teams were utterly useless and easily defeated.

Now that Tang San and his cripples have fled overnight, who in the remaining team can pose a threat to him?

Bibi Dong seemed to see through his thoughts and slowly said:

"This year's Tianshui Academy has great potential, and they are very likely to meet you in the finals."

"Tianshui Academy?"

Lin Ye's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard the name.

In an instant, the images of Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu, whom he had met in the Great Soul Arena of Heaven Dou City, flashed into his mind.

These two people did leave a deep impression on him at the time.

In particular, the spirit fusion skill "Ice and Snow Drifting" used by Shui Bing'er and the spirit master named Xue Wu almost caused him and Zhu Zhuqing a great loss.

If he hadn't reacted quickly at the last moment, he and Zhu Zhuqing would probably have been overwhelmed by their attack.

"What? You've fought them before?"

Bibi Dong was incredibly astute; she noticed the unusual expression on Lin Ye's face at a glance.

Lin Ye snapped out of his daze, nodded, and said truthfully:

"I fought them a long time ago in Tiandou City."

"To be honest, that captain named Shui Bing'er is indeed quite talented, and their martial soul fusion skill is also very interesting."

Seeing this, Bibi Dong continued:

"The team members from Tianshui Academy all possess ice-attribute martial souls, and their teamwork is extremely seamless."

"Especially their captain, Shui Bing'er, whose martial soul is the top-tier beast martial soul, the Ice Phoenix, whose strength should not be underestimated."

Bibi Dong paused, her gaze sharpening.

"Furthermore, they also have the trump card of a spirit fusion skill, which allows them to wear down their opponents through extreme control and attrition."

"You should pay special attention to this."

"Disciple understands."

Lin Ye put aside his disdain and nodded solemnly.

He's not the kind of simple-minded brute.

When a lion hunts a rabbit, it uses its full strength.

He didn't want to capsize in a ditch.

"Alright, you may all step down and prepare for the next match."

Bibi Dong waved her hand, indicating that they could leave.

"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope!"

Hu Liena and the others bowed respectfully and slowly withdrew from the main hall.

Lin Ye held Zhu Zhuqing's hand and followed at the very back.

Stepping out of the Papal Palace, the sunlight outside was rather dazzling.

Yan immediately came over, looking annoyed, and shouted:

"Captain, is Tianshui Academy really as dangerous as the teachers say? It's just a Martial Soul Fusion Technique, isn't it? Hu Liena and Xie Yue can do that too! I think His Holiness the Pope is just being overly cautious!"

Xie Yue glanced at him and said coldly:

"Shut up, His Holiness the Pope's judgment is never wrong. No Spirit Fusion Technique should be underestimated."

Hu Liena nodded in agreement:

"That's right, and they are all ice-attribute soul masters. With the enhancement of their soul fusion skills, their power will definitely increase many times over, making them quite difficult to deal with."

He turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing beside him and found her quietly watching him.

Lin Ye squeezed the back of her hand and chuckled softly:

"What's wrong, big kitty? You also think that Tianshui Academy is amazing?"

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head, then nodded, and whispered:

"The Martial Soul Fusion Skill is indeed very powerful, but... I believe in you."

Her voice was soft, yet full of determination.

In her heart, Lin Ye was invincible.

Looking at her aloof little face, Lin Ye couldn't help but smile and kiss her smooth forehead.

"Let's go back to our cultivation. Don't waste our time here."

After saying this, Lin Ye grabbed Zhu Zhuqing, whose face was flushed, and headed straight for his palace.

the next day,

When the name of the Spirit Hall team's next opponent appeared on the big screen, the entire central arena erupted in cheers once again.

Spirit Hall team versus Black Mountain Academy!

"Guess how many seconds it will last today?!"

"Black Mountain Academy? What kind of hellish academy is that? I've never even heard of it! I bet fifteen seconds, no more!"

"Fifteen seconds? You're giving them way too much credit! Yesterday, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy's lineup only lasted twenty-eight seconds! I've checked Black Mountain Academy; their captain is only level 42, and all the members are level 41—pure cannon fodder! I bet ten seconds!"

"Ten seconds? Are you guys crazy?! Those are seven Soul Masters! How could you possibly finish them in ten seconds? I bet... I bet thirty seconds! Just like yesterday!"

In the audience, countless spectators were discussing the topic with great interest.

In their view, the outcome of the match was already a foregone conclusion; the only suspense was how many seconds the Spirit Hall team would need to rewrite the record they set yesterday.

Soon, the players from both sides entered the field.

When the seven members of Black Mountain Academy saw the man opposite them, who was shrouded in five black spirit rings, their legs trembled and their faces turned pale.

The team leader, Hei Yun, was sweating profusely and felt like he was about to suffocate.

Five ten-thousand-year soul rings!

Is this even a human being's specs? This is a monster!

"Don't panic!"

Suppressing his fear, Hei Yun shouted to his teammates behind him in a trembling voice.

"Listen to my command! The moment the match begins, everyone gather around me immediately! Stay together! We absolutely cannot let them pick us off one by one like they did yesterday against the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

"Yes, Captain!"

The six team members behind him echoed in unison, but their voices were filled with fear.

The referee glanced at the Black Mountain Academy team members who were practically terrified, then at the composed Lin Ye on the other side, shook his head sympathetically, and then raised his right hand high.

"Both sides, prepare!"

"The match...begins!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the six members of the Black Mountain Academy team immediately moved closer to their captain, Black Cloud.

"Quick! Gather around here!"

As Hei Yun unleashed his Goat Martial Soul, he roared hoarsely.

In an instant, the seven strong men huddled together like a human pyramid, each channeling their soul power to create layers of soul power shields around their bodies.

They stared in terror at the figure slowly approaching in the distance, looking both pitiful and ridiculous.

This scene instantly sparked laughter from the entire audience.

"Hahaha! This is hilarious! What kind of bizarre tactic is this? A cowardly retreat strategy?"

"Holy crap, I've watched so many Soul Master Tournaments, and this is the first time I've seen such a cowardly team! They don't even fight, they just huddle together and wait to die?"

"You know nothing! This is called 'concentrating superior forces for focused defense'! Didn't you see that yesterday, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was defeated piecemeal because its formation was broken up?"

"This captain from Black Mountain Academy is clearly a tactical mastermind!"