Douro Continent

Chapter 131 Peerless Dragon and Serpent (Part 2)

However, Chao Tianxiang was clearly unwilling to give up on her so easily. Her eyes darted around, and a plan formed in her mind. She lightly stroked her silver hair, a smile appearing on her face. "Brother Zhao," she said, "given the current situation, we're all a little reluctant to part with this thousand-year-old phoenix-tailed crested snake. I think, how about this? Let's follow the rules of the Soul Master world. Let these two children decide for themselves who will inherit the Soul Ring. What do you think?"

"Oh? The rules of the Soul Master world? Please enlighten me, senior." Zhao Wuji wasn't being pretentious. He had never considered himself a member of the Soul Master world and acted solely according to his own whims; otherwise, he wouldn't have earned such a bad reputation.

Chao Tianxiang said, "It's very simple. Since they both need this soul ring, and both sides have contributed to capturing this Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent, and since neither side is willing to give it up, wouldn't it be most appropriate to decide the ownership of this Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent based on strength? If your disciple defeats my granddaughter, I will leave immediately without saying a word. Otherwise, we will have to ask Brother Zhao to give up this thousand-year-old Phoenix-tailed Crested Serpent."

Zhao Wuji spread his hands, looking helpless. "I'm sorry, Sister Chao, I'm afraid this can't be done as you wish."

Chao Tianxiang's expression changed, and she said angrily, "Zhao Wuji, I've already given in, what more do you want? Are you taking advantage of the fact that my old man isn't here? Humph!"

Zhao Wuji smiled obsequiously and said, "No, of course not. It's like this. My disciple isn't a battle spirit master; he's merely a support-type spirit master, and a food-type one at that. How could he possibly compete with your granddaughter?"

Upon hearing Zhao Wuji's words, Chao Tianxiang was once again taken aback. "What did you say? He's a food-type Soul Master?" The words "food-type" immediately made her look at Oscar in a different light.

Just as Shrek Academy Dean Flander said, Oscar, as a food-type Soul Master and with innate full Soul Power, is absolutely a genius among geniuses. It is likely that in the entire history of the continent, there has never been a food-type Martial Soul who has cultivated faster than him.

Chao Tianxiang looked at Oscar with a friendly smile, "Young man, are you really a food-type Soul Master? May I ask which sect you come from?"

Oscar shook his head and said, "I'm not from any sect. The dean said that my martial soul mutated and became like this."

A genius food-type soul master with no background and a mutated martial soul—these combined made Chao Tianxiang's heart tighten. If she could find such an outstanding food-type soul master and bring him to her sect, wouldn't it be perfect to have him assist her granddaughter in the future?

However, before Chaotianxiang could utter any words of coaxing, another voice suddenly interrupted.

"Teacher Zhao, why don't I help Xiao Ao? I'm level 29, so I shouldn't be at a disadvantage." It was Tang San who spoke.

Tang San had been observing the Snake Granny and her granddaughter for half a day, and wasting time here was clearly not a good choice. Moreover, he had overheard from the conversation between the Snake Granny and Zhao Wuji that there was an even more powerful figure who hadn't yet appeared. If the Dragon Duke also arrived, the power dynamics would likely shift away from him. Furthermore, he and Oscar were roommates, and it was Oscar who had suggested this method of obtaining spirit rings through a duel. Tang San was confident in his own strength; although the Snake Granny's granddaughter's spirit power was a level higher than his, Tang San didn't believe she could defeat him.

As he spoke, Tang San had already walked up to Oscar.

Level 29. Snake Granny's heart clenched suddenly. She thought to herself, "Just who are these children Zhao Wuji found? How can they all be so outstanding? This one looks even younger; elsewhere, he'd probably just graduated from a beginner Soul Master academy. Yet here he stands, claiming to already possess level 29 strength. This is truly…"

Seeing Tang San step forward, Zhao Wuji's eyes gleamed with approval. He said to the Snake Granny, "Senior, what do you think? My disciple is a Battle Soul Master, capable of meeting the requirements for a battle. He will represent Oscar in this fight. If he loses, this Thousand-Year Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent will be yours, Senior. Otherwise, please understand."

The Snake Granny nodded slowly. If her granddaughter couldn't even defeat a Soul Master one level below her, then what else could she say?

Oscar secretly gave Tang San a thumbs-up and whispered, "Good brother."

Tang San smiled and said, "We're roommates, and friends too. Aren't we? Don't worry, this spirit ring is definitely yours."

As he spoke, Tang San strode out, and the girl opposite him also stepped out. The others on both sides slowly retreated, giving them enough space to fight.

"My name is Tang San, my martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, and I am a level 29, two-ring Battle Soul Master."

The girl said coldly, "Meng Yiran, Martial Soul: Serpent Staff, Level 30, Second Ring Battle Soul Master."

As Tang San got closer, he realized that the girl named Meng Yiran was very beautiful. After all, she was already sixteen years old, and her body was already perfectly developed. Compared to her, the three girls from the academy seemed a bit immature.

Meng Yiran had long eyelashes over her large brown eyes. She was about the same height as Tang San, and her figure was very well-proportioned. Her slender waist swayed like a snake. Although she had a slight anger on her face, it did not diminish her charm at all.

A gentle breeze rustled the leaves in the forest, and sunlight peeked through the dappled shadows. Tang San raised his right hand and said, "Please."

Meng Yiran's anger was already raging. Seeing her hard-won rare spirit ring go wrong like this, how could she feel good? She couldn't wait to kill Tang San so she could obtain the Thousand-Year Phoenix Tail Crested Serpent to absorb the spirit ring and advance her own.

Actually, although Dragon Lord Meng Shu was also in the Star Dou Great Forest, he had separated from Snake Granny and Meng Yiran while tracking another soul beast, so finding him in a short time wouldn't be easy. Otherwise, if Dragon Lord were really nearby, Snake Granny Chao Tianxiang wouldn't have been so easy to talk to.

With a flash, Meng Yiran quickly arrived in front of Tang San, her two-meter-long snake staff hurtling towards his head.

Meng Yiran may appear to be just a slender young girl, but once she starts fighting, she is no longer a girl at all. Not only is her aura extremely fierce, but her soul power is also filled with a domineering aura.

As the snake staff descended, Tang San slipped and used the Ghost Shadow Step to retreat rapidly. At the same time, his first spirit ring lit up.

Blue Silver Grass's first spirit ring skill, Entanglement, is activated.

Thick, dark blue-gray Blue Silver Grass surged up from the ground without warning, instantly binding Meng Yiran, who was trying to pursue Tang San. Sharp spikes protruded from the Blue Silver Grass, and its paralyzing toxins activated instantly.

Tang San was only three meters away from Meng Yiran. Seeing that Meng Yiran was tightly bound by his Blue Silver Grass, he couldn't help but smile faintly. "I think this competition can be considered over."

Tang San had great confidence in the Blue Silver Grass. Opponents stronger than him might have a chance to break free, but against opponents of similar level, once entangled by the Blue Silver Grass, escape would be virtually impossible. After all, their soul power was roughly the same, and the toxins inherent in the Blue Silver Grass would greatly reduce their strength and paralyze their entire body, making escape even more impossible.

This is also the advantage that control-type Soul Masters have over other Soul Masters of the same level. Especially when everyone's level is low, the number of Soul Skills that can be used is limited, making it even more difficult to break free from the control skills of a control-type Soul Master. Blue Silver Grass, with its two hundred-year Soul Rings—the Mandragora Serpent and the Ghost Vine—is not so easy to break free from. After all, not everyone possesses power at Zhao Wuji's level.

Meng Yiran and her snake-headed cane were completely entangled in blue silver grass, but she showed no sign of admitting defeat.

With a cold snort, Meng Yiran's two spirit rings suddenly lit up simultaneously.

Seeing the gleaming spirit rings on her body, Tang San was immediately taken aback. He knew that once someone was paralyzed by the poison attached to the Blue Silver Grass, they would be unable to mobilize their spirit power. This was a major reason why the Blue Silver Grass was said to have such strong control over its power. Since Meng Yiran was able to activate two spirit rings, she must not have been poisoned.

While inwardly shocked, Tang San didn't hesitate to use Ghostly Shadow Step again, retreating rapidly. As he retreated, he also witnessed a bizarre scene.

Meng Yiran, who was wrapped in Blue Silver Grass, twisted as if she had no bones. Her body suddenly became soft and she quietly emerged from the Blue Silver Grass as if she had been smeared with oil. She then swung her snake-headed cane directly at Tang San.

From the snake head at the top of the snake-headed cane, a two-foot-long tongue blade shot out, instantly closing the distance between itself and Tang San. The tongue blade shimmered with a bluish luster, clearly indicating that it was highly poisonous.

Meng Yiran activated both of her soul skills simultaneously: her first soul ring skill, Tongue Blade, and her second soul ring skill, Serpent Body. Using her Serpent Body, she slid out of the Blue Silver Grass's embrace, while her Tongue Blade unleashed a powerful attack, instantly reversing the initial advantage.

However, Meng Yiran looked quite disheveled at this moment. Although the thorns on the Blue Silver Grass couldn't affect the poison or even pierce her incredibly slippery snake body, her clothes had no magical effects.

(End of this chapter)