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

Before Xu Sanshi could finish speaking, Beibei interrupted him.

"You've all fallen into a misconception. In fact, Wang Dong was originally a girl; she concealed her gender to study at the academy. The Goddess of Light Butterfly martial soul is extremely rare on the continent, but the academy's library contains records about the secrets of this martial soul. As the most beautiful butterfly-type martial soul on the continent, only women of exceptional beauty can possess the Goddess of Light Butterfly martial soul."

After Beibei finished speaking, the entire room fell silent, unable to recover from the huge shock for a long time.

Compared to Dai Luoli, who was completely unaware of the situation, Huo Yuhao's reaction was much stronger.

Tang Wutong is actually Wang Dong?!

Recalling Tang Wutong's flawless and beautiful face, any normal man would have some thoughts, more or less. Especially since he had shared a room with Tang Wutong for a whole year.

At first, Tang Wutong even showed him some concern.

After suffering a series of blows, Huo Yuhao's mental state became unstable, and he started to have wild thoughts.

The proud Tang Wutong was able to endure living with him for a whole year. Back then, she even openly hugged him and used the power of the Goddess of Light Butterfly martial soul to help him pass Zhou Yi's test.

However, the people present did not pay attention to Huo Yuhao's situation, but kept their eyes focused on Bei Bei.

Bei Bei continued knowingly, "As you all know, our academy has always had a harmonious relationship with those ancient sects. The Tang Sect and the Haotian Sect also have some historical ties. The founder of the Tang Sect, Tang San, was from the Haotian Sect. With these connections, we can negotiate with the Haotian Sect to join forces and deal with that Holy Spirit Team."

"I see!" Everyone's eyes lit up immediately.

"Okay, Beibei."

Xu Sanshi chuckled and patted Beibei on the shoulder.

"When it comes to these little tricks, you're the best!"

Beibei retorted irritably, "What do you mean by playing tricks? I'm just making good use of the competition rules."

"Yes, yes. Make good use of the rules." Xu Sanshi echoed with a look of disdain.

Bei Bei ignored Xu Sanshi and addressed the crowd in a deep voice: "Even so, facing those evil soul masters will inevitably involve risks. I hope everyone can prepare themselves mentally in advance. After all, it concerns your own safety. If things are not going well, you should prioritize your own safety. The fact that Tang Sect was able to advance to the group stage has actually far exceeded Xiao Ya's and my initial expectations."

“Beibei is right. We are already very grateful that everyone has helped Beibei and me lead the Tang Clan to this point,” Tang Ya said sincerely.

Just then, Jiang Nannan, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly grasped Tang Ya's hand and shook her head sternly.

"No, Xiaoya. Even without that reason, I would still choose to help you. Those evil spirit masters have slaughtered countless innocent civilians on the continent. As a member of Shrek Academy, it is our duty to eliminate those evil spirit masters. At least I want to do my part."

Having experienced this helplessness herself, she deeply empathized with it.

Hearing Jiang Nannan's words, Dai Luoli and Tang Ya were deeply moved. Xu Sanshi was also stunned for a moment, his gaze somewhat lost in thought.

But both Beibei and He Caitou frowned.

It's fine that Jiang Nannan has this awareness, but it's unnecessary to force it into an obligation or responsibility. This is just a competition; adding pressure won't do any good.

However, Beibei and He Caitou both understood and didn't try to discourage Jiang Nannan at this time.

Beibei then changed the subject and began to devise tactics. Shrek Academy's match is tomorrow morning, against the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Their Tang Sect team will play in the afternoon, their first match being against the Clear Sky Sect.

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In the early morning, the cool air blew through Mingdu, which was bathed in the morning sun, bringing a chill.

Mingdu is located in the north-central part of the mainland, and even in spring, the temperature is still relatively low in the early morning and evening.

But now is indeed the most comfortable season in Mingdu. The weather is exceptionally good, with a clear sky and gentle breeze. Walking on the streets of Mingdu, which are full of the technological feel of soul guides, and feeling the breeze is very pleasant.

As the Continental Youth Advanced Soul Master Tournament progressed into the group stage, Mingdu seemed to become increasingly lively and bustling. Most streets were teeming with people, and taverns, teahouses, and other places were filled with discussions about the tournament.

The group stage will frequently feature clashes between strong teams, bringing an end to the chaotic situation of the previous qualifying knockout stage.

Countless people gathered early in the morning in the stands surrounding the competition venue on the eastern outskirts of Mingdu, waiting for the start of today's exciting match.

The first match, Shrek Academy versus Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, was particularly noteworthy.

The viewing platform was unusually crowded today, and the Sun Moon Empire had to deploy more troops to maintain order.

As Xu Zihuang, Zhang Lexuan, and Ye Guyi led the Shrek Academy team to their seats in the rest area, a person stood up from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's rest area not far away and strode towards the Shrek team.

The person who came was none other than Xiao Hongchen.

After a brief hesitation, Meng Hongchen blushed slightly and quickly followed behind Xiao Hongchen.

Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen both stopped in front of Xu Zihuang.

"What is it?" Xu Zihuang looked up at Xiao Hongchen and said calmly.

Xu Zihuang and Xiao Hongchen looked at each other, while Ye Guyi and Ning Tian beside him were also sizing each other up with Meng Hongchen.

Xiao Hongchen's expression was calm, as if he was brewing some kind of emotion.

"I know that today's match will not affect our advancement to the final stage, but I still hope to play the first match with you fair and square again. One match to decide the outcome, carrying the honor of each other."

"As you wish." After a moment of silence, Xu Zihuang revealed a warm smile, causing Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, the siblings, to change their expressions simultaneously.

Xiao Hongchen's expression instantly turned fiery, while Meng Hongchen was captivated by Xu Zihuang's smile and became infatuated.

Even as she left with Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen remained shy and bashful, gently stroking her cheeks.

He smiled at me? He has such a beautiful smile.

If Xiao Hongchen knew what his sister was thinking right now, he might spit out blood in anger.

"You're quite popular with women, aren't you?" Ye Guyi asked knowingly, then pursed her lips and took Ning Tian's hand.

"Ning Tian, ​​you'd better keep a close eye on him from now on."

"Mmm." Ning Tian responded shyly, also delighted by Ye Guyi's approval.

Xu Zihuang's lips twitched, and he silently complained.

Why do some people like to cry "stop thief!" when they're the ones who are thieves?

Chapter 387 Metal Storm vs. Mental Storm

Although this year's competition has included sects, no one can deny the strength of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Having Yu Tianhuang and Xiao Hongchen engage in a one-on-one duel to determine the winner would actually be more advantageous for Shrek Academy.

Zhang Lexuan naturally had no reason to stop it.

As the competition progressed into its second half, the rivalry intensified. Many of the more important matches were personally officiated by Zheng Zhan, the Unbreakable Douluo.

The first match of the round-robin tournament, Shrek Academy versus Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, is undoubtedly of paramount importance.

The Unbreakable Douluo descended gracefully from the podium and stood in the center of the arena. Before the match began, the soul-guided shield had not yet been raised, and Zheng Zhan's booming voice, amplified by his soul power, resounded throughout the entire arena.

"In view of the agreement between Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, the captains of both sides will decide the final outcome with a one-on-one match."

The entire audience erupted in uproar and chaos.

Only a very small number of people are truly disappointed; the emotions of the vast majority are immediately stirred up.

Yu Tianhuang was the most talented young soul master in the Douluo Continent, while Xiao Hongchen was a genius that their Sun Moon Empire had only seen once in thousands of years.

This kind of competition is not only a clash between Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, but also a collision between traditional Soul Masters and Soul Masters.

While it's impossible to definitively say whether traditional Soul Masters or Soul Masters are superior based solely on the outcome of the competition, it can at least demonstrate which side has the edge in this era.

Because, to some extent, Yu Tianhuang and Xiao Hongchen symbolize the pinnacle of traditional soul masters and soul mentors in the future.

"Sun and Moon, victory is certain! Victory is certain! Victory is certain! Victory is certain!" Hysterical shouts echoed throughout the audience area, instantly igniting their emotions.

Of the audience present, at least 90% were ordinary people. Only a minority truly knew the extent of Xu Zihuang's spirit ring configuration and terrifying strength.

Given the current situation, the people of the Sun Moon Empire will naturally support the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, which symbolizes the Sun Moon Empire.

Amidst the cheers and shouts of the crowd, Xiao Hongchen, unusually calm, walked steadily to the center of the competition stage.

At the same time, Xu Zihuang arrived on the other side of Zheng Zhan and looked at Xiao Hongchen.

On the podium, upon hearing that Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy had reached such an agreement, Xu Tianran smiled and praised, "Master Hongchen, your grandson has grown quite a bit. It's good that he has such a sense of responsibility."

"Your Highness flatters me." Jing Hongchen lowered her head with a wry smile.

"Although my grandson's talent is not bad, he is still far behind Yu Tianhuang. He will probably bring shame to the empire in the future. Please punish him."

Xu Tianran smiled calmly.

"The round-robin tournament has only just begun and is far from over. Before the final results are in, no one can say that he has lost face. It is commendable that your grandson, Master Hongchen, has the courage to stand on the competition stage. Moreover, I can see that he is not reckless but truly confident. Let's wait and see; I think today's match will be very exciting."

Receiving Xu Tianran's affirmation softened Jing Hongchen's expression considerably, but she felt more helpless than anything else.

His grandson certainly had some trump cards; after five years of arduous training, he had indeed made considerable progress. But unfortunately, compared to a prodigy like Yu Tianhuang, he was destined to be nothing more than a supporting character.

Zhongli Wu and Ju Zi, who were standing nearby, were also paying attention to the situation in the arena and did not interrupt the conversation between Xu Tianran and Jing Hongchen.

"Shrek Academy, Yu Tianhuang."

"Sun and Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Laughing at the Mortal World."

The conventional use of common names seemed to spark an unexpected chemistry. The two retreated to the edge of the field simultaneously.

Xu Zihuang and Xiao Hongchen gazed at each other from afar. But unlike the turbulent emotions beneath Xiao Hongchen's calm expression, Xu Zihuang's heart remained completely undisturbed.

Zheng Zhan looked at both sides, then suddenly swung his raised right hand down.

"Game start!"

In an instant, the spirit rings of both sides appeared around them one after another. Although Xiao Hongchen's six spirit rings were the best combination of two yellow, two purple, and two black, they were still too weak compared to Xu Zihuang's six terrifying spirit rings that were enough to make anyone's heart tremble.

Feeling the oppressive aura emanating from Xu Zihuang's six spirit rings at such close range, Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but hesitate slightly. However, this only lasted for a moment. Regaining his composure, he waved his hands in the air, and countless metal spheres of various colors, engraved with intricate patterns, filled the sky.

This is the aggregate of the core magic array, the core of all soul tools.

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Hongchen's first four spirit rings shone almost simultaneously.

First Soul Skill: Metal Control; Second Soul Skill: Boiling Metal; Third Soul Skill: Condensing Metal; Fourth Soul Skill: Sacrifice of Metal.

With the help of his first four soul skills from his Three-Legged Golden Toad Martial Soul, cannon barrels rapidly took shape amidst the fusion of points of light. Behind him, a dense array of soul-guided cannon turrets appeared, resembling a dark, metallic forest, both deep and dangerous.

What's most terrifying is that each of these soul-guided cannons is at level six. Moreover, there are at least three hundred of these soul-guided cannons.

For an average level six soul master, using two or three level six soul tools simultaneously is the absolute limit. However, Xiao Hongchen, relying on the unique nature of his Three-Legged Golden Toad Martial Soul and his fourth soul skill, Golden Sacrifice, is able to accomplish something truly astonishing.

The Three-Legged Golden Toad Martial Soul's fourth soul skill, Sacrifice of Gold, can burn the metallic elements it condenses to generate enormous energy. It is precisely because of this energy that Xiao Hongchen is able to use such a large number of level-six soul-guided cannons simultaneously.

It can be said that his martial soul was born for soul tools.

A true one-man army!

Just as the audience was about to cheer for Xiao Hongchen's ability, Xu Zihuang on the opposite side made the same move as Xiao Hongchen.