Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have defeated a Level 46 Soul Ancestor and received a lottery value of x260!
Xiao Tianyang was slightly surprised. "I never expected a Soul Ancestor above Level 40 to grant such a high lottery value."
Of course, that was all.
After that kick, his opponent had still tried to resist.
But under the crushing weight of absolute power, the only choice was surrender—anything else would have brought even greater humiliation.
As for whether this defeat would break his spirit… Well, what did that have to do with Xiao Tianyang?
If the man couldn't handle the loss, Xiao Tianyang would only offer one piece of advice: "Quit cultivating. You're just wasting your time."
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The following match was equally intriguing—Angry Blood Academy vs. Shrek Academy!
[**I know Angry Blood Academy sound strange but there's nothing I can do.**]
Their strengths and weaknesses were glaringly obvious, so much so that even a layman could spot them without expert analysis.
The moment they stepped onto the stage, Angry Blood Academy's fighters would instantly buff themselves, followed by a reckless, full-force assault!
Their captain alone possessed four soul skills, three of which were short-term, super-enhancing buffs—powerful but with severe drawbacks.
Yet, despite this, only one member of Shrek Academy emerged victorious without a single drop of blood spilled.
Zhu Zhuqing.
In terms of pure speed, even Xiao Tianyang would find it hard to match her.
Her strategy was simple: wait out the opponent's buffs.
Once their enhancements faded, the battle became effortless.
All she had to do was grab them and toss them off the stage—brutally efficient.
And this was a blatant, inescapable trap.
The opponents knew exactly what she was doing, yet they were powerless to stop it.
Could they demand she fight them head-on?
Even if they wanted to, they weren't shameless enough to say it out loud.
So after just three rounds, they had no choice but to admit defeat.
This was the first time they'd encountered such an unorthodox fighting style, and it set a dangerous precedent—future matches would only become harder to win.
Aside from these two battles, there was another spectacular showdown—Blazing Fire Academy vs. Tianshui Academy!
The real excitement came in the third round, when Huo Wu faced Shui Bing'er.
Common sense dictated that water overcomes fire—an immutable rule.
But if the flames burned fiercely enough, even water could be vaporized before it could extinguish them.
Thus, in the first two rounds, Huo Wu's twin brother took the stage.
Yet, they were utterly overwhelmed—not by Shui Bing'er, but by her sister, Shui Yue'er.
However, when Huo Wu herself stepped forward, Shui Yue'er withdrew, and Shui Bing'er took her place.
What followed was a true clash of equals, a battle so evenly matched it left the audience breathless.
The final exchange was especially perilous—Huo Wu's Brilliant Sun collided with Shui Bing'er's Frozen Ice.
The resulting explosion shattered the arena floor, sending plumes of steam into the air as extreme heat met absolute cold.
Of course, this wasn't due to their individual strength—it was simply the violent reaction of superheated materials suddenly frozen.
But credit where it was due—both girls were unyielding.
Even as the stage crumbled beneath them, neither backed down.
Only when both had exhausted their soul power did they collapse, unable to continue.
The match was declared a draw.
In the wake of these fierce battles, the participating academies were now clearly stratified by points:
First Tier: Whitebeard Team, Shrek Academy, Blazing Fire Academy
Second Tier: Tianshui Academy, Godwind Academy, Angry Blood Academy
Third Tier: Beast Academy, Shadow Academy, Balak Academy
Among them, the first-tier teams were truly extraordinary*each had achieved a flawless "one-versus-seven" victory.
The Whitebeard Team, in particular, stood out.
From start to finish, only Xiao Tianyang (Edward) had fought. The rest of his team seemed to be there just for show.
Not to mention, Zhou Cheng was mysteriously absent.
Meanwhile, Shrek Academy was hailed as the "dark horse"—but in the most understated way possible.
Aside from Zhu Zhuqing's dominant first-round performance, their other matches had been deliberately subdued.
To outsiders, this might seem unremarkable, but those in the know recognized it as a deliberate concealment of strength.
This aligned perfectly with Xiao Tianyang's parting advice, further proving just how much weight his words carried with Tang San and the others.
Blazing Fire Academy's standout was undoubtedly Huo Wu.
While most of her team had fought at least once, it was clear that she alone carried their combat prowess.
This left Huo Wushuang shrouded in mystery.
Two prevailing theories circulated: He had suffered an injury, rendering him unable to compete or he had achieved a breakthrough and was being kept as a hidden trump card.
But the real spectacle would come the next day—Whitebeard Team vs. Shrek Academy!
Both teams hailed from the same tier, yet they had never clashed before. The question on everyone's mind: Who was truly stronger?
Unlike Xiao Tianyang's nonchalance, Tang San and his team were taking this seriously.
Each night, they reviewed the next day's match list, strategizing well in advance.
Tonight was no exception.
Under the bright moonlight, the Shrek Academy training grounds were illuminated even without soul tools.
Yet instead of training, the team was deep in discussion—with none other than Yu Xiaogang himself guiding them.
"I didn't expect you to face the Whitebeard Team so soon," Yu Xiaogang said gravely. "But remember—this match won't determine your graduation results. Defeating Edward requires a team effort, not individual strength."
Ning Rongrong hesitated. "Is there… really no chance of victory in this format?"
"If there is, it's slim," Tang San admitted with a wry smile. "But teacher is right. Proving our growth as a team is what matters."
Then, his expression darkened. "As for a one-on-one duel… let's not even think about it."
The psychological shadow left by Edward (Xiao Tianyang) still haunted them.
This wasn't a lack of fighting spirit—just the inevitable aftermath of repeated, soul-crushing defeats.
When you've been having nightmares for weeks, it's hard to stay sharp.
Their experience in the Sunset Forest had shown them true despair—the kind of defeat where numbers and strategy meant nothing.
If their opponent had been a Soul Douluo or Titled Douluo, it would've been understandable.
But Edward wasn't even a Soul Saint, and they had seven people against him.
Yet they couldn't even last a single exchange.
How could that not leave scars?
Still, Tang San added firmly, "Even if we lose, we won't go down without dignity. That's why we're here—planning, not training."
At this, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar exchanged guilty glances.
The three had been hoping to slack off.
But could anyone blame them? The recent training had been brutal, and they were still recovering…
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