The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

Xu Zihuang pondered for a moment, then nodded to Zhang Lexuan.

"Senior Sister, leave this match to me as well."

Just like before with Xiao Hongchen at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, none of the other members of the Shrek Academy team raised any objections.

Shrek Academy, as the reigning champions, had their match scheduled as the first game of the morning. Many teams that didn't have matches that morning also came to watch. Among them were the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team, the Clear Sky Sect team, and the Tang Sect team led by Bei Bei and Tang Ya.

Due to their outstanding performance, the Tang Sect team was moved up to a position not far behind Shrek Academy.

Everyone was from Shrek Academy, so they got along quite well. Only Wang Qiu'er and Huo Yuhao were exceptions. Wang Qiu'er's aloofness made her difficult to approach, while Huo Yuhao had a gloomy demeanor and kept his head down, not interacting with the others.

On the podium, Xu Tianran was also present today. He smiled at Ju Zi beside him and said, "Today's match is between Shrek Academy and Tianlong Sect. I heard from Master Hongchen that Yu Tianhuang, the captain of the Shrek Academy team, seems to be from this Tianlong Sect. A battle between fellow disciples should be very interesting."

"I see. It seems his second martial soul is the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex," Orange said casually.

"Oh?"

Hearing the tone of Ju Zi's voice, Xu Tianran narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Have you had any contact with him?"

"Yes, Your Highness," Orange replied honestly, her pretty face showing no unusual emotion.

"During the time he studied at the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, he was also a student under Teacher Xuan, just like me. He once demonstrated his powerful control over lightning attributes to smelt rare metals right in front of us."

Xu Tianran said thoughtfully, "Xuan Ziwen, right? I remember he's the chief researcher at Mingdetang. That sealed baby bottle technology is his research achievement, isn't it?"

“Yes, Your Highness,” Jing Hongchen quickly replied.

"Actually, it was my arrangement for Xuan Ziwen to personally teach Yu Tianhuang."

Xu Tianran smiled calmly, seemingly unconcerned about the matter.

"Let's wait and see. Let's see what kind of exciting match this genius soul master from Shrek Academy will bring us today."

The referee had already entered the arena. Without much of a lengthy opening, he went straight to the point and announced loudly: "The third round of the preliminary elimination tournament, Shrek Academy team versus Tianlongmen team. Both teams' players enter the waiting area, and the players for the first individual elimination match will now take the stage."

Xu Zihuang calmly stood up, and the thunder beast on his shoulder jumped onto Ning Tian's shoulder as if to cheer him on. It raised its head high and let out several sharp cries.

"Squeak!"

Ye Guyi was the only one among the crowd who knew the true relationship between Xu Zihuang and the Tianlong Sect, and all eyes were focused on the center of the arena.

Xu Zihuang has already stepped onto the competition stage, while Tianlongmen has also only sent one person, who is Yu Tianlong, whom they had met in Longcheng.

Apart from that, no one else entered either side's waiting area.

Seeing this, the referee was also stunned. Before he could speak, Yu Tianlong, who was burly and a size larger than Xu Zihuang, said coldly, "If you beat me, Tianlong Sect will concede the rest of the matches."

In reality, this match didn't have a significant impact on either side. Regardless of the outcome, both Shrek Academy and Tianlongmen would inevitably advance to the group stage based on their points from the first two matches.

They only came to the competition stage for their own reasons.

Yu Tianlong was nearly two meters tall. His team uniform had no sleeves, revealing two thick arms that looked like they were cast from granite. His whole body exuded a terrifying and fierce aura.

“If you beat me, Shrek Academy will also forfeit the rest of the competition.” Xu Zihuang was completely unaffected by Yu Tianlong’s imposing aura, and spoke calmly.

Chapter 385 Thunder Region vs Thunder Region

Tang Clan Rest Area.

Xu Sanshi frowned slightly and asked Bei Bei in a low voice, "Tianlong Sect? I remember that this sect has a pure Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul inheritance. From this Yu Tianlong, I sensed an aura somewhat similar to yours and Tianhuang's. Could it be that he..."

“Tianhuang is actually from the lineage of the sect leader of the Tianlong Sect. He came to our academy because of his special status. If I’m not mistaken, this Yu Tianlong should be the next successor to the sect leader of the Tianlong Sect.” Beibei nodded gently.

"The two are from the same lineage. This match is not only a battle between fellow disciples, but also a battle between brothers."

"I see." Xu Sanshi suddenly realized. Although he had known for a long time that Yu Tianhuang's background was related to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family, he didn't know the details. Shrek Academy had never publicized Yu Tianhuang's identity.

Tang Ya stared wide-eyed with great interest.

"So, Yu Tianlong is Tianhuang's older brother?"

At this point, she couldn't help but recall her first encounter with Yu Tianhuang in the Star Dou Great Forest. The melancholy in Yu Tianhuang's voice when he spoke of the Heavenly Dragon Gate left a deep impression on her.

"I remember that Tianhuang and this Tianlongmen don't have a very harmonious relationship. This match..." Tang Ya's pretty face gradually showed a hint of worry.

Knowing the truth, He Caitou's honest face vanished, and a shrewd glint flashed in the depths of his eyes.

Xu Zihuang was able to escape imprisonment back then thanks to the secret assistance of the Tianlong Sect. Although he didn't know Xu Zihuang's current motives, he figured he wouldn't want to antagonize the Tianlong Sect.

As for Dai Luoli, who greatly respected Xu Zihuang, he immediately listened attentively when he heard about the secrets of his background, while keeping a close eye on the situation in the arena.

"Tianlong Gate, Jade Tianlong".

"Shrek Academy, Yu Tianhuang."

Upon hearing the names of the two players, the referee once again showed a surprised expression. Their names were indeed too similar, easily leading to certain associations.

However, he quickly realized what was happening and loudly announced, "The match begins!"

The moment the referee announced the start of the match, Yu Tianlong was the first to move, striding towards Yu Tianhuang.

As the distance between them drew closer, Yu Tianlong raised his right hand to his side, and streaks of blue-purple lightning spread from his body. Blue-purple scales quietly appeared, and his body continued to grow larger as he moved forward.

Unlike ordinary beast soul masters who instantly possess their martial souls, Yu Tianlong's process of combining with his own martial soul felt gradual. However, the oppressive aura he exuded steadily increased.

When Yu Tianlong walked across the center of the arena, he had transformed into a monster two and a half meters tall with shoulders exceeding one and a half meters wide. His terrifying and powerful arms were covered in thick scales, and streaks of blue-purple lightning crackled around them, making him look almost like a humanoid dragon.

Even his eyes turned blue-purple.

"It really is the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Martial Soul!" The Tang Sect team exclaimed in unison.

Moreover, just by looking at the degree to which the Jade Heaven Dragon Martial Soul had merged with her own, Bei Bei was certain that the Jade Heaven Dragon's strength was definitely no less than her own.

Indeed, this is the case. Yu Tianlong is only twenty years old this year, but his soul power level far surpasses Bei Bei's, reaching an astonishing level of sixty-seven. He is comparable to Ma Xiaotao, who participated in the previous Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament five years ago. Both are exceptionally talented soul masters of this era.

After fully unleashing his martial spirit, the lightning crackling around Yu Tianlong's body seemed to suddenly become even more dazzling. In the next instant, he appeared before Xu Zihuang. A lingering, solidified bolt of lightning remained in the air.

A deep dragon's roar resounded, and his right leg swept out with lightning speed, unleashing a long whip-like motion resembling a dragon's tail. In an instant, lightning also spread across Xu Zihuang's body.

This sudden turn of events caught most of the audience, and even the referee with the cultivation of a Soul Saint, off guard.

Yu Tianlong, possessing the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Martial Soul, was clearly a power-attack type Soul Master, yet the speed he unleashed in that instant was even faster than that of a speed-attack type Soul Masters of the same level. His entire being was filled with an aura of madness and dominance, just like his Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Martial Soul.

In stark contrast, Xu Zihuang appeared remarkably calm. Yet, beneath that calm lay a chilling sharpness.

While both lightning and dragon scales spread, Xu Zihuang's aura was a deep, dark purple. Having used the mutated Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex martial soul ability to complete the martial soul possession, Xu Zihuang's physique wasn't as robust as Yu Tianlong's; instead, he gave the impression of inner strength and restraint. Every muscle contour and scale pattern was perfectly proportioned.

The dark purple dragon scales covering its body became more angular, and the moment the deep dark purple dragon claws appeared, the surrounding light seemed to be swallowed up and dimmed.

As he met Xu Zihuang's deep purple vertical pupils, a sense of trepidation originating from his bloodline and martial spirit quietly grew in Yu Tianlong's heart.

at the same time.

"boom--"

A terrifying explosion rang out, and blue-purple lightning instantly engulfed Xu Zihuang's body. The violent power of the lightning exploded, forcing even the referee to retreat quickly to avoid being affected.

The protective layer on the floor, shimmering with light, became incredibly dazzling. After a moment, Xu Zihuang and Yu Tianlong's figures emerged from it.

Xu Zihuang stretched out his left arm to protect himself, steadily blocking Yu Tianlong's attack.

In terms of attributes, he held an absolute advantage. In terms of strength, he was also able to suppress Yu Tianlong, but the gap was not as large as he had expected.

After all, he had once seized most of Wang Qiu'er's Golden Dragon bloodline, as well as a piece of external soul bone, the Radiant Dragon Claw, which evolved as his cultivation level increased.

In this single exchange, Xu Zihuang deduced that Yu Tianlong possessed a high-quality right leg soul bone, one whose attributes leaned towards strength. It was precisely because of this soul bone that the power gap between them was narrowed to some extent.

Furthermore, Yu Tianlong likely possesses multiple soul bones. As the successor to the next sect leader of the Tianlong Sect, such treatment is only to be expected.

However, what concerned Xu Zihuang the most was that during his confrontation with Yu Tianlong, he felt as if thunderous roars were exploding within his body.

If he hadn't completely suppressed Yu Tianlong in terms of attributes, his protective soul power might have been shattered. Any other six-ring Soul Emperor would likely have been paralyzed by the invading thunderous power.

This is……

Enveloped in dark purple lightning, Xu Zihuang's long black hair moved without wind, and his gaze towards Yu Tianlong flickered. But before he could think further, a deafening dragon roar resounded, and Yu Tianlong launched another attack with a cold and fierce expression.

Yu Tianlong's body swelled again, expanding to over two and a half meters in height, its blue-purple scales thickening and bulging. Simultaneously, it lowered its stance and rammed into Xu Zihuang's shoulder. This powerful strike caused the air to whistle due to intense friction.

Sensing something, Xu Zihuang had no intention of avoiding it. He also made a shoulder-sinking motion and bumped into Yu Tianlong shoulder to shoulder.

This simple and brutal hand-to-hand combat stirred the emotions of the entire audience. Xu Tianran, along with Zhong Liwu, Ju Zi, and Jing Hongchen on the competition stage, were also watching the center of the arena intently.

boom--

As the black-purple and blue-purple lightning intertwined and resisted, Xu Zihuang and Yu Tianlong's bodies collided violently.

Dragon scales met dragon scales, splashing out dazzling sparks.

Their eyes met in mid-air.

In the blink of an eye, Yu Tianlong felt a terrifying force strike him. Despite his usual arrogance about his strength, he was forced back more than ten steps by the impact.

His judgment was correct; Yu Tianhuang not only surpassed him in attributes, but his strength was also far superior. He knew that even now, Yu Tianhuang had not used his full power.

This time, Xu Zihuang's perception became even more detailed. Yu Tianlong was using a special fighting style, or rather, a battle technique similar to ruling the world. Moreover, it was the most suitable battle technique for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master.

This combat technique combines the power of lightning, mental strength, and soul power into one. Based on a powerful physique, it integrates these three elements to form an ability similar to a lightning dragon aura.

"Boom, boom, boom, boom—"

Originally, Yu Tianlong only wanted to achieve a certain goal, but his competitive spirit gradually grew. He stepped forward fiercely, clenched his claws into fists, and clashed with Xu Zihuang again and again.

Lightning flashed everywhere, and the surrounding space was slightly distorted by the violent power of the lightning. Even with the barrier of the soul guide, the intense lightning fluctuations gave people an extremely terrifying sense of déjà vu.

The two grew faster and faster, and their attacks became increasingly fierce.

The audience was almost dazzled. Since the vast majority of spectators were ordinary people, they couldn't make out the two figures at all. They could only vaguely see intertwined bolts of two-colored lightning erupting from various spots in the wide arena.

Beibei exclaimed in shock, "Such powerful lightning control! They're using the power of lightning to stimulate their physical bodies to increase their speed and strength. I'm not surprised that Tianhuang can do this because of his special circumstances, but I never expected that Yu Tianlong could do it too."

Lightning is the most violent and unstable of all elements. Controlling lightning is far more difficult than controlling any other element. He admitted that his mastery of lightning was inferior to his own.

As expected of a pure Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex martial soul.

The referee at the edge of the field was ultimately caught in the crossfire between Xu Zihuang and Yu Tianlong. His entire body crackled with lightning, and he staggered backward, his face charred black. He was even temporarily paralyzed afterward.

Although he possesses the cultivation level of a Soul Saint, his combat strength may not be comparable to that of Xu Zihuang and Yu Tianlong. As a Soul Master who has lived a life of luxury, he also lacks combat experience.

Of course, this was also due to his carelessness. If he had released his level-seven defensive soul tool in time to protect himself, he wouldn't have ended up in such a predicament.

Xu Tianran, standing on the podium, turned somewhat gloomy upon seeing this scene.

The astonishing talent and combat prowess displayed by Yu Tianhuang and Yu Tianlong were secondary; the most significant issue was that this referee had utterly disgraced the Sun Moon Empire. As the referee presiding over the competition, he was actually implicated in the contestants' battle.