Douro Continent

Chapter 344 Another Soul Bone (Part 2)

"The reason I repeatedly reminded you not to rush to absorb the soul bone after obtaining it was for this very reason. Although this soul bone is not suitable for you, it may be suitable for others. Ideally, you should use it to exchange for a soul bone that is suitable for you. Therefore, although you are not suitable to use this soul bone directly, it is equivalent to having a resource that you can use to exchange for what you need. As long as you seize the opportunity properly, its benefits to you are undeniable."

Tang San couldn't help but ask, "Then what kind of soul bone would be suitable for me?"

The master replied without hesitation: "Power-type soul bones and plant-type soul bones."

Tang San was stunned. He could understand plant-type soul bones, but why this power-type soul bone?

Having been Tang San's master and disciple for many years, the Grandmaster naturally saw through his doubts. "The benefits of plant-type spirit bones to you are self-evident. As for power-type spirit bones, their greatest benefit is enhancing your own abilities. At the same time, they also prepare you for your second spirit in the future. Your Clear Sky Hammer from the Clear Sky Sect follows the power route, and it's the most domineering power route. Do you remember what I told you about the biggest difficulty with twin spirits? That's that the body can't withstand the added attributes of too many spirit rings. Power-type spirit bones will further modify you, allowing you to withstand greater pressure."

"I see." Tang San finally understood the master's good intentions. "Then when should I replace this soul bone?"

The master thought for a moment and said, "Don't rush. This isn't something you can accomplish alone. Soul bones are extremely sensitive in the soul master world. If you don't have enough powerful backing, not only will you fail to obtain a suitable soul bone, but you might even face death. Let's wait a few more years. If you can meet your father, you can expedite this process. With him around, no one can touch you. Alternatively, you could return to the Clear Sky Sect and gain their support."

"You shouldn't participate in the match later. The exertion was too great for you to participate in today's competition. Your opponents today aren't strong; a few of them are enough to handle you. Tell your companions that you suddenly had an epiphany yesterday, went outside the city to cultivate for a while, and almost suffered a qi deviation, which is why you exhausted your soul power. I'll cover for you."

Although Tang San somewhat disagreed with the master's caution, he still wouldn't disobey his master's wishes; his teacher was doing it for his own good. Besides, being cautious couldn't hurt.

The qualifiers continued, and after the tenth round, the teams participating in the Tiandou City qualifiers had already widened the gap between them.

Shrek Academy, with its impressive record of ten wins out of ten, rightfully took first place.

Several other teams shared the same record, namely the other four sects in the Five Elements Academy besides the Elephant Armor Sect.

Strangely, apart from the Elephant Armor Sect they encountered at the beginning, Shrek Academy did not encounter any other teams from the Five Elements Academy.

The Elephant Armor Sect, however, faced four other academies in succession and suffered defeats without exception. Their defenses seemed to have become ineffective.

At this point, Shrek Academy and the other four Elemental Academies ranked in the top five of the preliminary rounds, all with undefeated records.

Elephant Armor Academy, however, fared terribly, winning five and losing five out of ten matches, hovering only in the middle of the rankings. Not only did Elephant Armor Academy not expect this outcome, but even the organizers of the tournament were caught off guard.

This has widened the gap between the teams in the qualifiers, with the top five teams leading by a wide margin.

However, the upcoming matches will be no easy feat. Shrek Academy's opponent in the eleventh round is Blazing Fire Academy, one of the Five Elemental Academies—a powerful team composed entirely of fire-attribute Soul Masters.

The biggest highlight of this round was undoubtedly the battle between Shrek Academy and Blazing Fire Academy, both of the top five teams, and they were unsurprisingly placed on the center stage.

Even before the game started, the stands were already bustling with excitement. At least a third of the spectators were wearing green team uniforms, the symbol of Shrek Academy.

Although the Five Elements Academy is equally strong, Shrek Academy's grassroots origins resonate more with the audience.

Their bizarre appearance, in particular, has sparked a green wave in Tiandou City.

It's still far from the enrollment period, but Shrek Academy has already received a flood of applications. This shows just how much fame the Shrek team has brought to the academy.

Flanders made a fortune and was overjoyed.

The master held a detailed introduction to the Blazing Fire Academy in his hand, his expression clearly solemn. He had been studying the strength of the five elemental academies these past few days and had just begun to get some clues.

"Teacher, let's field our usual team for this match," Tang San said to Grandmaster. A "normal" team meant that he, Dai Mubai, and Xiao Wu would lead the team, along with four reserve members.

The master shook his head and said, "No, the opponent you've encountered this time is extremely strong. Xiao San, you've been competing these past few days. Do you know why Elephant Armor Academy has been losing to the other four elemental academies one after another?"

Tang San shook his head. He had to lead his team in matches every day, analyze the game situation, and was an absolute key player on the field, so he simply didn't have time to pay attention to these things.

The master said, "Originally I wasn't sure, but these past few days I've specifically observed the battles between the other four elemental academies and the Elephant Armor Sect, and I've vaguely figured out their strengths. They're also hiding their power. It seems the Limitless Flow has begun to leverage its strengths and compensate for its weaknesses."

Seeing Tang San's somewhat surprised look, Grandmaster quickly said, "Time is short, so I'll get straight to the point. You've already faced the Elephant Armor Sect disciples; they are standard Limit Breakers. Their strength has always been roughly equal to the other four elemental academies. The reason they suffered a complete defeat this time is because the other four elemental academies changed their fighting style. Although they still fielded Soul Masters of the same attribute, they have developed a division of labor. In other words, these four elemental academies are using a balanced approach to execute Limit Breakers. Do you understand?"

Having studied with Grandmaster for so many years, Tang San naturally understood his words most easily. His expression changed, and he asked in surprise, "Teacher, do you mean that the other four elemental academies are also starting to be categorized?"

"That's right. The Blazing Academy you're about to face possesses fire-based offensive, fire-based crowd control, fire-based agile attacks, and fire-based support. They just haven't shown these abilities against weaker opponents. They only unleash a fraction of their power against the Elephant Armor Sect. Therefore, even the Elephant Armor Academy's top disciple, with a soul bone, couldn't withstand their relentless bombardment. Like Thunder Academy, Blazing Academy is known for its offensive prowess. Their attacks will undoubtedly be devastating. So, you must be extra careful. If things become unpredictable, it's better to give up than to be too stubborn. After all, this is just a preliminary round; qualifying is enough. Don't worry about Flander."

After listening to the master's words, Tang San couldn't help but fall into a brief moment of contemplation.

He had never encountered a team like this before, with fire-based offensive, fire-based crowd control, fire-based agile attacks, and fire-based support.

While the same-attribute amplification and support abilities are still somewhat limited, the power they unleash during attacks is absolutely terrifying. This Blazing Academy seems to be a formidable opponent.

"Teacher, I've made up my mind. I'll fight as normal." Tang San's words were firm, without the slightest hesitation.

The master paused for a moment, then nodded and smiled, "Alright, we'll do it your way. I believe you'll do a good job. Sometimes, necessary sacrifices are a good strategy."

Tang San knew that the master had misunderstood him, but he didn't explain further. He simply smiled and nodded to his teacher.

"Round 1, Center Arena, Shrek Academy vs. Blazing Fire Academy!" the host announced loudly, listing the team members entering the arena. Both teams strode confidently into the arena.

In an instant, the entire stands erupted into a tidal wave of cheers, some supporting Blazing Fire Academy, but most supporting Shrek Academy.

Shrek Academy has already defeated one of the Five Elemental Academies. If they can defeat Blazing Academy as well, their status will undoubtedly rise to another level. All the spectators are eagerly awaiting this moment.

Dai Mubai was still walking at the front, with Tailong and Huang Yuan beside him, and Tang San behind them, with Xiao Wu and Jing Ling standing next to Tang San.

Jiangzhu was still standing in her familiar last spot. Her green team uniform no longer only featured the original "wash and be healthy" logo, but also many other icons.

Perhaps due to the extraordinary GG effect, Flander has already secured over a dozen GG sponsors for the team uniforms. The uniforms look even more flamboyant and comical, but Shrek Academy's profits have also increased significantly.

A faint light flickered, and a cold glint flashed in Tang San's eyes. He clasped his hands together in front of his chest and quietly observed his opponents, who, like them, slowly walked onto the arena.

The seven students of Blazing Fire Academy all looked to be around the same age, in their early twenties.

Seven people, forming a triangular formation.

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