Douro Continent

Chapter 200 Eight Spider Lances, Deciding the Outcome (Part 2)

Dugu Yan was a poison soul master herself, so she had some resistance to the poison of the Eight Spider Lances. However, the two Xuanwu Turtle Soul Masters were in extremely dangerous condition. If it weren't for Grandmaster's reminder, even Tang San wouldn't have been able to save them in a moment. When Tang San absorbed the poison from the Eight Spider Lances, he was secretly shocked, because the poison attached to the Eight Spider Lances had already penetrated into the hearts of the two men.

However, Tang San did not forget his original intention while treating his opponents. In addition to pulling the three people who had been stabbed by the Eight Spider Spears to his side, another Blue Silver Grass had also wrapped around Ye Lingling, pulling her in front of him as well. Since Tang San was supported by the Eight Spider Spears, Ye Lingling was naturally lifted off the ground and brought to him.

Ye Lingling was veiled in black. Only when Tang San got closer did he realize that this mysterious support-type Soul Master had a pair of extremely beautiful large eyes. Her eyes were clear and unambiguous, and her long eyelashes were slightly curved upwards, as if they could speak with a gentle blink.

"Save my companions, or they will still die." Tang San's voice was calm, devoid of any coldness or emotion. Yet, these calm words left an extremely deep impression on Ye Lingling's heart. What kind of man was this? His voice sounded somewhat immature, yet his methods were so formidable. Control, attack, poison—in today's battle, it wasn't so much that the Royal Fighting Team lost to the Shrek Seven Devils, but rather that they lost to him alone.

Ye Lingling remained silent, barely managing to gather her soul power amidst her shock. The light and shadow of the Nine Heart Begonia flew out and gracefully covered Xiao Wu's body.

The toxins were extracted from the bodies of the two Xuanwu Turtle Soul Masters and Dugu Yan. Tang San looked up at Dou Dou, the White Dove Female Soul Master and host who was already in a daze in the air, and said, "Shouldn't we announce the result of this Soul Battle?"

DouDou suddenly realized what was happening and didn't dare to look Tang San in the eye. She hurriedly announced, "In the team battle, the Shrek Seven Devils win."

There were no cheers. Oscar and Ma Hongjun stepped forward and fed the little sausages to Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing. The poisonous fog on the Soul Arena gradually dissipated, and both sides of the Soul Masters fell silent. Although the battle was over, they continued to watch each other intently.

Tang San did not retract his Eight Spider Lances, his gaze remaining fixed on Xiao Wu. Only when he saw her wounds rapidly healing with the help of the Nine Heart Begonia did he secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

When Ning Rongrong helped Xiao Wu up from the ground, she looked fine except for being a little pale.

Tang San then released the Blue Silver Grass and Spider Web bindings from the Royal Fighting Team members, and used the Eight Spider Spears to propel them to their teammates.

Dai Mubai gave Tang San a complicated look. "Little San, it seems you only transform into a demon when Xiao Wu is in danger."

Tang San's gaze softened, the red light in his eyes faded, and he looked at Xiao Wu with concern. Xiao Wu nodded gently to him, indicating that she was alright.

Only then did the Shrek Seven Devils realize they had truly defeated their powerful opponent, and smiles involuntarily appeared on their faces hidden behind their masks. For them, this team battle was unprecedentedly difficult, forcing them to unleash their full potential. Tang San's Eight Spider Lances and Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's Spirit Fusion Skill became the keys to turning the tide of the battle. Of course, Tang San's control abilities as the team's soul were also on full display in this battle. Without that exquisite control, victory in this spirit battle would not have belonged to them.

Meanwhile, the members of the Royal Fighting Team gathered together, supporting each other. Everyone looked grim, especially Yu Tianheng and the two Xuanwu Turtle Soul Masters. Their expressions were so somber they seemed to drip water.

Yu Tianheng gazed at the Shrek Seven Devils, only to meet Dai Mubai's gaze. This was the umpteenth time the two had locked eyes, but this time the situation was completely different.

"You are very strong. However, we did not lose entirely to you," Yu Tianheng said.

Dai Mubai frankly stated, "That's right. Your teamwork was flawed; otherwise, the outcome of this battle would have been uncertain."

Yu Tianheng's strength earned Dai Mubai's respect; he had never encountered such a formidable opponent of the same level before. As the captain of the Royal Fighting Team, Yu Tianheng bore the brunt of the Shrek Seven Devils' attacks, yet he fought to the very end. Although the Royal Fighting Team lost this battle, Dai Mubai understood that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon had not lost to his Evil-Eyed White Tiger.

Yu Tianheng sighed inwardly and nodded to Dai Mubai, "I hope we'll have another chance to fight in the future. By then, we'll be flawless."

Dai Mubai smiled slightly, "We will still be the victors."

Their gazes clashed once more, sparking a series of fires. Yu Tianheng took a deep breath before saying to the Black Panther Soul Master Osro, who was supporting him, and his other teammates, "Let's go."

A group of seven, with slightly unsteady steps, slowly made their way towards the entrance for Soul Masters. Their defeat made their figures appear somewhat frail.

The Jade Phosphorous Serpent Soul Master, Dugu Yan, suddenly stopped and turned to look at Tang San, who was slowly retracting his Eight Spider Lances. "Your poison is very potent; it can even break through my venom. I will never forget this humiliation. One day, I will make you fall victim to my venom as well."

Tang San calmly looked at his opponent and replied indifferently, "I'm ready anytime."

Turning back with Dugu Yan was Ye Lingling, the Nine-Hearted Begonia Soul Master. Her gaze differed from the resentment in Dugu Yan's eyes; it held a peculiar light tinged with fear. She gave Tang San a deep look, seemingly wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent. She then turned and left with her companions.

Watching his opponent's retreating figure, Dai Mubai suddenly smiled, "We won."

Oscar chuckled and handed everyone a large recovery sausage. "Yes, we won."

The seven looked at each other and extended their right hands. The seven hands of the Shrek Seven Devils were stacked in the air, chewing on Oscar's giant sausage. The joy of victory and the camaraderie between them burst forth at this moment.

Applause erupted at that moment, amplified by specialized loudspeakers throughout all the VIP rooms. The Shrek Seven Devils' performance had won the hearts of all the VIPs present, even though the number of spectators wasn't much greater than those outside. For such a victory, this well-deserved applause brought a perfect end to this clash of titans, a testament to their teamwork and fighting spirit.

Qin Ming stood at the entrance passage, waiting for his disciples to arrive one by one. His face showed no displeasure; instead, a faint smile played on his lips. In his view, this was perhaps a very good outcome.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Qin, we lost." Yu Tianheng stopped in front of Qin Ming and lowered his usually arrogant head.

Qin Ming didn't speak, but just looked at him quietly. Yu Tianheng could be said to be his most outstanding disciple and his pride.

Yu Tianheng continued, "Today's defeat is entirely my fault. I failed to command properly, leading our troops deep into enemy territory and falling into their ambush. If you must punish someone, punish me."

Qin Ming was by no means a gentle person; on the contrary, he was extremely strict when educating his disciples, often resorting to severe punishments.

"No, Captain, this isn't your fault. Who would have thought the other side would be so insidious?" Black Panther Soul Master Osro quickly defended Yu Tianheng.

Yu Tianheng sighed softly and shook his head, saying, "No, Oslo. Treachery is also part of strength. Losing is losing. Even with superior soul power and soul rings, we still lost, which only proves that we made far too many mistakes in this battle."

"Tianheng, even if there is a mistake, it is not your fault. It is me. As a control-type Soul Master and the soul of the team, I am the commander on the battlefield. It is my fault for not commanding everyone well."

From childhood to adulthood, Dugu Yan had rarely cried; her life for the past twenty years had been almost entirely smooth sailing. Her rare poison-based crowd control abilities, her prestigious family background, and her superior soul power among her peers had always kept her at the top of the pyramid. Today's defeat was a greater blow to her than anyone else's, and at this moment, tears of humiliation involuntarily streamed from her eyes.

The two Xuanwu Turtle Soul Masters remained silent. Just as Yu Feng was about to say something, Qin Ming raised his hand to stop him.

"For you, although this is a defeat, it's a good thing," Qin Ming said with a smile. His tone lacked the sternness the Royal Fighting Team members had expected.

Yu Tianheng was stunned for a moment, looked at Qin Ming, and suddenly understood something.

Oslo couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Qin, we suffered such a crushing defeat, why is it still considered a good thing?"

Qin Ming said calmly, "Because everything you've experienced so far has gone too smoothly. While you've encountered setbacks, these setbacks haven't caused any irreparable harm to any of you. If these setbacks had occurred in the future, perhaps you would have paid the ultimate price to understand what you're experiencing now. Failure isn't terrible; what's terrible is failing to learn from failure. I think you've already identified some of your own mistakes. Therefore, when you encounter such opponents again, you will become even stronger. The Shrek Seven Devils defeated you, but they also awakened you. Each of you possesses unique and innate talents. I only have one piece of advice for you."

(End of this chapter)