Lu Mingfei starts from Douluo.

But how could Lu Mingfei not have thought of this? As the most common kiting tactic in various games, how could he possibly fall for it like a wild elite monster?

He didn't stand with Yu Tianheng, but deliberately stood separately to lure the snake out of its hole, since being beaten was never their style.

Kamikaze Academy fears exhaustion, and as a team preparing to win the championship, they naturally wouldn't engage in a protracted battle—a thankless and foolish endeavor.

Feng Xiaotian and the others were laughing in the sky when they suddenly realized something was wrong. Lu Mingfei's tornado soul skill had been going on for half a minute and was still continuing.

"What's going on?" Feng Xiaotian didn't believe that Lu Mingfei had really decided to compete with them in a battle of soul power consumption.

Their soul power was only enough to sustain them for two hours just by taking them into the air, and even a titled Douluo would probably find it difficult to maintain a thousand-year soul skill for two consecutive hours.

The same question arose in the minds of the audience: since Shenfeng Academy had already retreated, why hadn't Lu Mingfei deactivated his soul skill? Did he really have so much soul power that he couldn't use it all?

As for Tang San, he did gain some inspiration from the tactics of the Divine Wind Academy. He didn't expect Lu Mingfei to be so exhausted in the fight against flying soul masters.

One of the soul skills of his 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor soul bone is flight, and thinking of this gave him a lot more confidence in the upcoming finals.

Lu Mingfei ignored the discussions, his golden eyes shimmering with light, and ancient, difficult syllables echoed across the arena along with the howling wind.

The streams of wind, like brooks, eventually converged in the almost dark eye of the storm.

The kite tactic emphasizes pulling and maneuvering, but it also requires strength and a sound system to support it.

If none of these are present, then it's at best just an annoying fly.

Thanks to Feng Xiaotian and the others' caution, Lu Mingfei was able to fully chant the incantation of the Eye of the Wind King, but he did not unleash a terrifying hurricane; instead, he merely compressed a wind embryo.

Just like when he made sparkling water, he selected the required gas, which was the most abundant substance in the air, so it only took half a minute to meet his requirements.

The next moment, the light from Lu Mingfei's golden eyes suddenly intensified, and the nearly ten-meter-high tornado suddenly collapsed into a dark eye. The high-speed tearing of air produced a sharp, explosive sound that made everyone in the arena feel a stinging pain in their eardrums.

Lu Mingfei pushed upwards with his right hand, and the Eye of the Wind King instantly erupted.

The upward-sweeping air currents instantly distorted the light, creating flowing ripples that appeared almost tangible.

It was as if it were no longer the wind, but a massive tsunami about to engulf everything in front of us.

Feng Xiaotian's pupils contracted as he looked down at the sudden surge of air below.

"Trying to blow us away? You underestimate us!"

Feng Xiaotian admitted that Lu Mingfei's eye of the storm move was indeed incredibly powerful. If they were twenty meters high, they would probably lose control instantly and be blown off the stage.

However, they are currently at a height of fifty meters, and although the force of the blast wave is still considerable, it is not enough to cause them much trouble.

After adjusting their posture, they quickly found their balance in the gale and stabilized. Although the eye of the storm below was still raging, it was visibly shrinking.

"Captain, it seems that's all Lu Mingfei is capable of." One of the team members couldn't help but laugh smugly. In his opinion, Lu Mingfei's actions were just a futile struggle.

"Don't be careless, Lu Mingfei is not that simple." Feng Xiaotian didn't believe that Lu Mingfei would do such a futile effort. He knew very well that Lu Mingfei possessed a fire soul skill. If it were combined with the eye of the storm just now, they would definitely not be in a good situation.

"I know..." The team member's words were cut short as his eyes widened, and he swallowed them back.

Not only him, but all the team members' eyes widened and they began to breathe heavily, but they were still dizzy and their bodies began to go limp uncontrollably.

The intense dizziness rendered them speechless.

"poison?"

The first thought that came to Feng Xiaotian's mind was that Lu Mingfei had brought up Dugu Yan's Jade Scale Snake Venom, and they were now poisoned.

However, he quickly dismissed the idea, arguing that with such a massive airflow, even the most potent venom of the Jade Scale Serpent would have been diluted to the point of being harmless.

Moreover, he immediately circulated his soul power and did not detect any toxins.

But how is that possible?

It was this confusion and hesitation that caused them to lose their last chance.

"Ready." Lu Mingfei snapped his fingers casually.

Yu Tianheng gave a thumbs up and smiled, activating his third soul skill, Thunderous Fury, and charging up his second soul skill, Thunderous Might.

This is Lu Mingfei's tactic: the eye of the storm, which gathers a massive amount of high-pressure nitrogen, rapidly sprays upwards.

Although it has no lethality, it is undoubtedly the most deadly "toxin" for Soul Masters.

He named it the "wind explosion bomb." The key is not the bomb itself, but the wind explosion, which simply means displacing oxygen and creating an oxygen-deficient environment.

For Soul Masters, whose metabolic rate during battle far exceeds that of ordinary people, the consequences of lack of oxygen if they do not hold their breath beforehand are predictable.

The first cause is dizziness due to insufficient oxygen supply to the brain; in severe cases, it can even lead to shock and loss of consciousness.

Under the puzzled and astonished gazes of everyone, the entire Kamikaze Academy group embarked on a high-speed descent.

Faced with the fear of unknown death, they are unable to think, their brains cannot function effectively, and their bodies naturally lose their balance.

After they fell and broke through the barrier of the eye of the storm, their flushed cheeks finally relaxed.

But they had no time to rejoice. The countless electric snakes that had been accumulating around Yu Tianheng for a long time had transformed into thunder arrows that flashed out in mid-air.

The full power of the Soul Master-level Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex instantly killed the three fragile Soul Masters. The remaining four Soul Masters were also not far behind; their bodies were paralyzed by the shockwave of the explosion and they fell directly to the ground.

Although Feng Xiaotian managed to stand up and try to fight back, he was met with a double tortoise-shell flying shield from Graphite and Stone Mill.

The immense power of the two Soul Masters instantly blasted his body away. At this moment, Osro transformed into a streak of black light and delivered the final blow, sending the defenseless Feng Xiaotian off the field.

No one at the scene understood why Kamikaze Academy, which was in such a favorable situation, suddenly chose to "commit suicide".

In conclusion, with the leader of Shenfeng Academy announcing their surrender, the match ended with Tiandou Royal Academy emerging victorious and officially advancing to the finals three days later.

Chapter 179 Determination

"cheers!"

Although there was no alcohol tonight, it couldn't stop a few people from picking up big bowls and acting like heroes.

After the fourth round, they had three days to rest and recuperate. Their energy expenditure was not significant, so there was no need to rush back to recover their soul power and adjust their condition.

They had a rare get-together at the restaurant, which could be considered a pre-wedding farewell. The final competition was held over two days, with a very tight schedule. They would leave immediately after the awards ceremony.

After all, the relationship between the two great empires and the Spirit Hall is almost irreconcilable. If they don't leave quickly, are they going to wait for the Spirit Hall to hold a victory celebration banquet for them?

Lu Mingfei, with a chicken leg in his mouth, couldn't help but sigh. Although he missed the college entrance examination, he had the chance to participate in the Olympic Games in this world. It seems that no matter where you go, you can't escape the fate of suffering through exams.

The only thing that brought him some comfort was that he could finally see for himself what kind of person this legendary, supreme pope really was.

A legendary big boss who loves handsome men more than power must be extraordinary.

"Gentlemen, thank you for coming. Your presence has enabled the Royal Academy to achieve unprecedented success. On behalf of the academy, I would like to raise a glass to you and wish you final victory." Bai Baoshan stood up, his eyes slightly red, and offered a cup of tea to the group of people instead of wine.

This is the first time in so many editions of the Soul Master Competition that the Heaven Dou Royal Academy has come so close to the championship. It is Bai Baoshan's good fortune to have such an outstanding student.

"Grandpa, don't say that!" Lu Mingfei's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally died. He had long guessed that someone would accidentally plant a flag at tonight's event, so he had been watching everyone's words closely, ready to interrupt at any time.

But he couldn't interrupt Bai Baoshan, the Education Commissioner, when he said that. Now he could only hope that their luck wouldn't be too bad.

Upon hearing the Education Committee's words, everyone stood up in response. Although the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy had its problems, it was undeniable that their achievements today were inseparable from the support of the three Education Committee members.

After the final, they were going their separate ways. In fact, besides the so-called joy, they also felt sad, but no one mentioned it.

All they could do was bring their studies to a perfect close. It was a pity that Qin Ming didn't come along and couldn't witness their glorious moment.

……

Compared to the somber mood at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Shrek Academy seemed much more relaxed.

The entire Shrek Academy was quite satisfied with their team making it into the top three.

They got here thanks to Tang San's hard work and a bit of luck. It can be said that Tang San is the core of the whole team.

At this point, it's clear to everyone that it's time for them to finish. The two teams they'll face in the finals are absolutely terrifying.

The Spirit Hall Academy team consists of three Soul Kings and four Soul Masters.

Needless to say, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, apart from Tang San, was easily defeated by Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Yu Tianheng.

But it doesn't matter, since their main goal in participating in the competition is to give Tang San and Lu Mingfei another fair and square showdown.

So at this moment, everyone, including Ning Rongrong, felt a sense of relief.

One of the conditions for the alliance between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Tang Hao was that Ning Rongrong would do her best to help Tang San in this Soul Master Competition, regardless of the results; the condition would be fulfilled after the competition ended.

This is also why she hasn't dared to go to Lu Mingfei these past few days. Business is business, and she also needs to maintain her best condition to prepare for the competition.

As for Ma Hongjun and the others, needless to say, they already had enough to brag about back at the academy by securing a top-three finish.

Of the Shrek Seven Devils, only Tang San was still seriously thinking about the upcoming matches.

He had been waiting for this showdown with Lu Mingfei for a long time, but now that it was about to happen, he suddenly felt a little hesitant.

In the three battles these past few days, Lu Mingfei's performance has repeatedly overturned his and the master's understanding.

Although he was very confident in his own abilities, he always felt a lack of confidence in front of Lu Mingfei.

He had a vague feeling that he shouldn't be like this. He had finally been reborn into this world, possessing the Tang Sect's supreme secret manual and twin martial souls, so why? Why was he always being crushed by Lu Mingfei?

"Third Brother, we've finally come this far. We'll teach Lu Mingfei a lesson in three days!" Ma Hongjun said viciously, gnawing on a pig's trotter.

As the one in charge of creating a good atmosphere, he noticed that Tang San seemed a little distracted and immediately started flattering him.

The end of the competition meant Tang San had graduated. As a commoner Soul Master, shouldn't he hurry up and flatter the future heir of the Clear Sky Sect?

“Fatty is right. All our efforts over the past few months have been for the sake of avenging our defeat!” Dai Mubai immediately chimed in.

“That’s right. So what if he’s the number one genius on the mainland? Third Brother, you’re the best.” Tailong, the servant, chimed in, not to be outdone. Unlike the flattery of others, he genuinely believed it.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing sat to the side, looking at each other in dismay. They scoffed at this childish behavior of shouting slogans. What was the point of shouting if they couldn't even win?

Oscar remained silent, glancing discreetly at Ning Rongrong while clenching his fists. Dogs that bite usually don't bark, and his hostility towards Lu Mingfei was even stronger than that towards Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai's feelings for Zhu Zhuqing were merely driven by a possessive desire; in terms of genuine affection, they were utterly insignificant.

Oscar was truly in love with Ning Rongrong at first sight and deeply devoted to her, but Lu Mingfei's appearance made him see no chance at all, so how could he be willing to accept this?

More than anyone else, he hoped that Tang San could break Lu Mingfei's invincible aura. With the alliance between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Clear Sky School, he might still have one last chance.

"Brother, I believe you." Xiao Wu hugged Tang San's arm, looking at him with firm eyes. She didn't have any other messy thoughts; she just wanted Tang San to have a resolution and stop acting like he was possessed.

"I understand." Tang San looked at everyone in the private room and took a deep breath.

Yes, things have come to this point, is he really going to be suppressed by Lu Mingfei for the rest of his life?

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Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and soon the final round of the finals arrived.

On a morning when white doves fluttered, the sunlight pierced the darkness of dawn and shone upon the three finalist teams.

The atmosphere throughout the entire Spirit City became exceptionally solemn.

In front of the Papal Palace, two rows of paladin knights lined up from the palace gates all the way down the hill, their bright silver armor and knightly swords gleaming in the sunlight.

As it was the final, there were no more spectator seats, and the eliminated teams were not allowed to watch the game, since not everyone has the right to meet the Pope.

Only the truly young elites are qualified to step onto this square in front of the Papal Palace. Even the teachers of the three academies are not allowed to enter and can only wait on the periphery.

Both the Spirit Hall Academy team and Shrek Academy were on high alert, and both groups couldn't help but focus their attention on Lu Mingfei, the number two player on the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team.

This final is essentially a challenge to Lu Mingfei, the number one genius on the continent. It doesn't matter who defeats him or who wins the tournament.

Chapter 180 The Saintess?

"What a grand display."

Lu Mingfei was completely oblivious to the fact that he was a thorn in everyone's side, and secretly sized up the enormous architectural complex in front of him, which was even more astonishing than the Vatican Cathedral.

The previous rounds of the competition were all at the foot of the mountain, so we didn't get a clear view of the entire Papal Palace. Now, looking up at it up close, we realize that the only word to describe it is magnificent.

It's more like a palace than a church, even more luxurious than the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace; even the paving stones in the square glow.

Glowing light? Wait a minute?

The memories of death suddenly assaulted Lu Mingfei's mind, causing him to gasp involuntarily.

If he remembers correctly, stones that can glow on their own seem to have radiation.

Looking at the magnificent church in front of him, Lu Mingfei couldn't help but sigh that the Pope was a very charismatic person. No wonder the master had a short, flat haircut. Could it be that he left back then because he had lost too much hair and was afraid that his old lover would find it disgusting?

The two groups of people observing Lu Mingfei from the side were confused as to why Lu Mingfei's face suddenly darkened. They thought that their gaze had been discovered, so they immediately looked away.

At this moment, a group of people emerged from the side door of the Papal Palace. Twelve cardinals walked over and stood on either side of the entrance to the Papal Palace. The leader of the group shouted:

"His Holiness the Pope has arrived."