Douluo: Yu Hao is reborn, this Tang San is different

Chapter 102 Should Huo Yuhao participate?

As dusk settled, slowly staining the sky, a soul-guided lamp in Shrek Academy's preparation room emitted a soft yet slightly cold light, illuminating the solemn faces of everyone inside.

The master stood with his hands behind his back, his slender fingers gently tapping on the gilded silk scroll. The dull sound echoed in the silent room, making the air seem to freeze, as if even breathing became heavy.

The crowd gathered around, their eyes focused on the silk scroll.

When he saw the gold-embossed words, even the usually arrogant and knowledgeable Dai Mubai couldn't help but gasp, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

"Royal Fighting Team." Oscar's voice involuntarily became hoarse, his Adam's apple bobbing with difficulty. "The entire team possesses Silver Soul?"

His words were filled with disbelief, for the title of Silver Soul Fighter in the Soul Arena represents immense strength and rich combat experience.

The white silk scroll gleamed coldly under the soul-guiding lamp, and the seven concise lines of record on it weighed heavily, each word like a heavy hammer blow striking the hearts of everyone present.

Captain: Yu Tianheng, Level 39, Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus (two yellow and one purple). He is a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus family, which is known as the number one beast spirit in the world. His powerful attack and explosive force are enough to make any opponent tremble.

Vice Captain: Dugu Yan, Level 39, Jade Phosphorus Serpent (two yellow and one purple). Her Jade Phosphorus Serpent venom is silent yet extremely deadly; once infected, the consequences are unimaginable.

The Graphite and Stone Mill brothers, with the Xuanwu Turtle Martial Soul (level 38/37), possess a sturdy defense like an impenetrable fortress, almost impossible to breach.

Yu Feng, a wind chime bird; Oslo, a ghost leopard (both level 36), one is extremely fast and good at reconnaissance and harassment, the other is agile and swift, with a strong ability to ambush.

Ye Lingling, level 35, Nine-Heart Begonia. Just seeing this name evokes a sense of mystery and awe.

And that Soul Master named Huo Yuhao, there is no record of him at all.

"This lineup..." Ma Hongjun's chubby face scrunched up, his expression full of worry. "It's got everything: offense, defense, and support." His tone was full of helplessness. With such a lineup, there were almost no weaknesses. How could they possibly win?

Flander pushed up his crystal glasses, which had slipped down to the tip of his nose, and a hint of worry flashed in his eyes: "Xiao Gang, you've taken on a hot potato this time. Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex plus Black Tortoise, this lineup could dominate Tian Dou City."

His words expressed what everyone was thinking; the challenges they faced against such a powerful opponent were unimaginable.

The master's gaze swept over each disciple like a hawk's, his voice deep and powerful: "Afraid?" These three simple words contained boundless authority and expectation.

Tang San suddenly stepped forward, his Xuan Tian Gong slowly circulating through his meridians, his clothes fluttering without wind. He looked at the master with a determined gaze: "Master, may I use hidden weapons?"

"Accurate." A glint flashed in the master's glasses as he answered without hesitation, "But concealed weapons remain prohibited." His words were resolute and left no room for doubt.

Just then, Ning Rongrong suddenly let out a soft exclamation, attracting everyone's attention. The young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School lightly tapped the silk scroll with her fingertip, a hint of surprise in her eyes: "Nine Heart Begonia. Father said that this is the most special auxiliary martial soul in the world."

Her voice was soft yet clear, drawing attention in the quiet room.

All eyes turned to her, awaiting her explanation. Ning Rongrong bit her lip and continued, "It's a lineage passed down through a single individual, with no more than two people living at any given time. Its healing effects..." She paused, a hint of awe flashing in her eyes, "...are said to be able to bring the dead back to life and heal bones."

The temperature in the room seemed to drop suddenly, and a chill spread through the room.

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance, both seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes. A team possessing a top-tier offensive martial soul, a supreme defensive martial soul, a highly poisonous control martial soul, and an incredible support martial soul—this configuration was practically perfect, making victory almost impossible to hope for.

"A 30% chance of winning." The master suddenly broke the silence, his voice calm and steady. "The key lies in Tang San's healing, Mu Bai's outburst, and..."

He looked at Zhu Zhuqing, his eyes filled with anticipation. "Speed," he said, his analysis concise and clear, pointing out the key to their victory.

Flanders wanted to say something, but the master stopped him by raising his hand.

The master said with a firm gaze, "Although the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex is strong, Mu Bai's White Tiger Martial Soul, enhanced by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, may not be unable to put up a fight. As for the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Venom..." He glanced meaningfully at Tang San, "It just so happens that someone understands this best."

A flash of purple light appeared in Tang San's eyes. As a disciple of the Tang Clan, he had a profound understanding and research on poison. In this world, who could understand poison better than him?

“Their weakness.” The master suddenly flipped the silk scroll over, revealing a detailed tactical diagram on the back. “It’s here.” His finger landed heavily on the diagram.

Everyone stared intently at the drawing, and saw that the location of the Nine-Hearted Begonia Soul Master was clearly marked on the drawing—at the very back, under the close protection of the Black Tortoise Soul Master.

“Rongrong is right.” The master pointed his finger at that spot, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. “Break the support first, then plan for the others.”

His tactics were clear and bold: as long as they could break through the opponent's defenses and eliminate Ye Lingling, their powerful support, they would have a chance to win.

A faint chime came from outside the window; there was still half an hour until the match.

The lights in the preparation room cast long, slender shadows of the seven figures, creating a tense atmosphere. Suddenly, Dai Mubai grinned, revealing a set of pearly white teeth, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit:
"Forget about Royal Fighting Teams, let's just fight!"

In Shrek Academy's preparation room, candlelight flickered, illuminating the tactical diagrams on the wall.

The master, holding his pointer, was about to explain the strategy for fighting the Royal Fighting Team when Tang San suddenly stepped forward and interrupted him:
"Teacher, we once clashed with the Royal Fighting Team in the Star Dou Great Forest."

The atmosphere in the room froze instantly upon hearing this. Tang San nodded slightly, memories flooding back like a tide.

“What’s even more troublesome is that Huo Yuhao.” Tang San said with a solemn expression, “His martial soul is very special, combining control and offensive capabilities. When I fought him, his attacks carried strange fire attribute energy and could instantly close the distance between us. If I hadn’t used the Life Spring to neutralize his attacks, I’m afraid I would have had a hard time escaping.”

The master adjusted his glasses, a thoughtful glint in his eyes: "It seems their teamwork is even more seamless than we imagined. But since we've already clashed, we've gained some insight into their weaknesses." He paused, then turned and pointed to the Royal Fighting team's lineup distribution on the tactical map.
"Yu Tianheng's Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex is the main offensive core, the Xuanwu Turtle brothers are responsible for defense, and Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia is the most important."

"Tang San, your healing-type soul skill will play a special role in this battle." Grandmaster's eyes were sharp. "Use the Life Spring to form a protective barrier, which can not only resist the poison of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent, but also provide continuous healing for your teammates. Once Yu Tianheng releases his martial soul, immediately use Life Imprisonment to restrict his movements and create an opportunity for Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing."

Dai Mubai's eyes widened, and his body shone with white soul power: "Zhu Zhuqing and I will use the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Netherworld White Tiger at the start to directly target Yu Tianheng. As long as we suppress this strongest point, their formation will inevitably be disrupted!"

“Oscar, your Flying Mushroom Sausage is crucial,” the master continued. “Copy Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill and launch a flanking attack at a critical moment. Ma Hongjun, your Phoenix Fire Line is responsible for sealing off the battlefield, preventing the Wind Chime Bird and Oslo’s Ghost Leopard from making flanking attacks, while cutting off Ye Lingling’s retreat route.”

Ning Rongrong lightly touched the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda at her waist: "Teacher, I will do my best to assist Dai Mubai, and at the same time, I will spare some of my soul power to strengthen Tang San's barrier. But Ye Lingling is being closely protected by the Xuanwu Turtle brothers, how can we break through?"

"This is the key." The master tapped Ye Lingling's position on the tactical map heavily with his pointer. "Tang San, you've fought Huo Yuhao before, so you should understand his fighting style. He excels at close combat and will inevitably charge to the front. When the opportunity arises, use your life force to pull him away from the battle circle and create chaos. Once a gap appears in the formation, Ning Rongrong should immediately use the Seven Treasures Soul Transformation Break to disrupt the Xuanwu Turtle brothers' soul power circulation and open a breakthrough for us."

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were cold: "Once we break through their defenses, Dai Mubai and I can go straight for Ye Lingling. Without the healing from the Nine Heart Begonia, they are nothing to fear."

"Remember, the most important thing in this battle is the rhythm." Grandmaster scanned everyone. "The Royal Fighting Team has excellent teamwork, and we can't let them lead us by the nose. Tang San's control and healing, Dai Mubai's strong attacks, and Ning Rongrong's support must be linked together. The slightest mistake will lead to total defeat."

Outside the window, night deepened, and the lights of the Battle Arena flickered in the distance.

The Shrek Seven Devils exchanged glances and nodded, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit. Their past encounter in the Star Dou Forest had become the key to defeating their enemy. They were determined to win this duel against the Royal Fighting Team.

Meanwhile, in the tactics room of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the flickering candlelight illuminated the solemn faces of everyone present.

Qin Ming paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, the hem of his black robe sweeping across the floor with a soft rustling sound. Yu Tianheng leaned against the corner of the wall, playing with the lightning condensed from his Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul; the crackling sound was exceptionally clear in the quiet room. Dugu Yan, on the other hand, leaned lazily against the table, her fingertips entwined with emerald green snake venom, her cold and beautiful face full of impatience.

"Our next opponent is Shrek Academy. In my opinion, we should just send Huo Yuhao out and finish this quickly!" Osro broke the silence first, stroking the claws conjured by his Ghost Leopard Martial Soul, his eyes full of disdain. "With him here, isn't it a piece of cake?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Feng immediately objected, her clear voice echoing like a wind chime: "Isn't this putting the cart before the horse? We came to the Soul Arena to hone our team, not to crush our opponents! If we rely on Huo Yuhao in every match, when will we ever truly grow?"

The lightning in Yu Tianheng's hand suddenly brightened, and he raised an eyebrow at Qin Ming:

"Teacher Qin, what did you say?"

Qin Ming stopped and glanced at everyone: "Yu Feng is right. Huo Yuhao's strength far surpasses that of his peers. If he plays in every match, he can indeed win easily, but your room for improvement will be greatly reduced. However, if we don't let him play, it may expose the team's weaknesses and give strong opponents an opportunity to exploit..."

"I disagree!" Dugu Yan stood up abruptly, the emerald green snake venom surging in her palm. "Yu Tianheng is a descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, and my Azure Phosphorus Snake Venom is no joke either. With the defense of the Xuanwu Turtle brothers, how could we not defeat those nameless nobodies?"

The Shi Mo and Shi Mo brothers exchanged a glance. The usually taciturn Shi Mo spoke in a deep voice: "Our Xuanwu Turtle Martial Soul is both durable and powerful, but we lack opportunities for actual combat. If we can face our opponents head-on, we might find a breakthrough opportunity."

"That being said, we must still guard against the risks." Oslo crossed his arms.

"Enough!" Qin Ming raised his hand to interrupt. "The key now is how to ensure you get the most training while guaranteeing victory."

Ye Lingling, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, finally spoke. Her voice was soft but firm: "I support not letting Huo Yuhao play. The healing ability of the Nine-Heart Begonia is enough to ensure the safety of the team. Moreover, only under real pressure can everyone break through their limits."

Everyone fell silent, with only the sound of the candle wick popping echoing in the room.

After a long while, Yu Tianheng dissipated the lightning in his hand, a confident smile curving his lips: "Let me take on these opponents. If we can't even handle them, how can we talk about becoming the top Soul Master team on the continent?"

Qin Ming nodded with satisfaction: "Good! This tactic will have Yu Tianheng as the main attacker, Dugu Yan using poison to restrain the enemy, the Xuanwu Turtle brothers responsible for defense and cover, Yu Feng scouting the enemy's situation, Oslo waiting for an opportunity to launch a surprise attack, and Ye Lingling providing treatment as needed. Remember, do not use your trump cards unless absolutely necessary."

"What about Huo Yuhao..." Oslo couldn't help but ask.

"He'll be a substitute." Qin Ming's eyes were sharp. "If the situation gets out of control, we'll let him play in the later rounds. But I believe you won't let that happen."

Outside the window, night deepened, and the clamor of the Soul Arena could be faintly heard.

At the heart of the Soto Grand Arena lies the Central Main Arena, quite different from what most people imagine. Slightly larger than the main arena, its unique structure imbues it with a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere.

Unlike the bustling arena, this place is surrounded by enclosed boxes with one-way crystal glass, where VIPs are discreetly hidden. These distinguished guests disdain cheering and shouting like ordinary spectators, valuing instead the sense of superiority they exude. Furthermore, given the staggering stakes here, concealing one's identity is an unspoken rule to avoid grudges arising from gambling.

Under the glow of the golden soul tool light, the crystal glass windows shimmered with a mysterious luster. The central battle arena, with no open-air spectators, had a diameter of seventy meters and was large enough to accommodate a hundred people in a team battle.

The main arena has twelve premium VIP rooms and three hundred and twenty standard VIP rooms, all of which are fully booked year-round. The premium VIP rooms are reserved for specific members, while the standard VIP rooms are booked out at the beginning of each year, demonstrating their high demand.

Suddenly, the already bright golden lights in the central arena increased in brightness again, and a woman in a tuxedo walked out.

(End of this chapter)