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

Chapter 99 Blue Silver Grass That Keeps Healing
As he spoke, the master took out seven dark green masks from his storage bracelet. The masks were painted with the iconic monster images of Shrek Academy.

Dai Mubai took the mask and tried it on, finding that although the workmanship was simple, the openings for the eyes, mouth, and nose were just right.

"In team battles, we'll use the name Shrek Seven Devils," the master explained. "In individual battles, we'll need our own individual names."

Oscar eagerly raised his hand: "What is my title?"

"Sausage specialty store." As soon as the master finished speaking, Ma Hongjun burst out laughing.

When it was Tang San's turn, Grandmaster suggested Thousand Hands Silver Grass, but Xiao Wu immediately objected, saying, "It sounds awful!" Dai Mubai's suggestion of Thousand Hands Asura was unanimously approved. Ma Hongjun's title of Evil Fire Phoenix made him puff out his chest with pride.

Xiao Wu blinked her big eyes and leaned closer: "Master, where's mine?"

"The Soft-Boned Enchanting Rabbit".

"That sounds so nice!" Xiao Wu happily twirled around.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were awarded the titles of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile and Netherworld Spirit Cat, respectively. Thus, the name of the Shrek Seven Devils was born in this humble inn.
Evil-eyed White Tiger Dai Mubai

Oscar Sausage Specialty

Thousand-Handed Asura Tang San
Evil Phoenix Ma Hongjun

Soft-boned Enchanting Rabbit Xiao Wu
Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Ning Rongrong

The Netherworld Cat Zhu Zhuqing.

On the other side, Huo Yuhao, led by Qin Ming, marched towards the Heaven Dou Grand Soul Arena with a large group of students from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

On the street, pedestrians turned their heads to look at this energetic and impressive group.

The students were dressed in uniform academy attire, embroidered with the emblem of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, which shone brightly in the sunlight.

Qin Ming walked at the front of the group, his posture upright and his eyes resolute. He would occasionally turn back to ensure the group was orderly and well-organized.

"Everyone, cheer up! Our trip to the Heaven Dou Grand Arena is not only to improve our own strength, but also to showcase the glory of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy." Qin Ming's voice was steady and powerful, echoing through the group.

"Yes, teacher!" the students responded in unison, their voices loud and clear, full of confidence and fighting spirit.

Along the way, everyone chatted and laughed, discussing the upcoming Soul Battle Competition. Huo Yuhao was also particularly excited. Although he had experienced many hardships in his cultivation, every battle was an opportunity for him to grow.

"I wonder what kind of opponents we'll face in this Soul Battle," an excited student standing next to Huo Yuhao said.

"Who cares what kind of opponent we are? We at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy are not afraid of anyone," another student replied confidently, patting his chest.

Huo Yuhao listened to everyone's discussion with a smile. He knew the power of teamwork and was confident in his and his classmates' abilities. They continued on their way and soon arrived at the entrance of the Heaven Dou Grand Arena. The Heaven Dou Grand Arena resembled a majestic castle, exuding an imposing aura.

Above the massive archway, five large golden characters, "Heavenly Dou Great Battle Arena," were carved, gleaming in the sunlight.

The entrance was bustling with people. There were Soul Masters who came to participate in the competition, as well as spectators who came to watch the competition.

Their faces were filled with excitement and anticipation.

Qin Ming led the students into the Soul Arena, and a wave of exhilarating excitement washed over them. The Soul Arena was incredibly spacious, with layers of spectator seats all around, already packed with people, and filled with the cacophony of voices.

In the center of the arena is a huge circular fighting platform, made of hard rock and covered with mysterious runes. It is said that these runes can enhance the effects of soul skills and also provide a certain degree of protection.

The students of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy arrived at the contestant preparation area, where many other teams' Soul Masters had already gathered.

They sized each other up, their eyes filled with both curiosity and a sense of competition.

"Everyone, rest here for a bit and get familiar with the surroundings," Qin Ming said. "The competition will start soon."

The competition quickly began. The host stepped onto the arena, dressed in magnificent attire, holding a microphone, his voice highly infectious: "Welcome everyone to the Heaven Dou Grand Arena! Today, we will witness a series of spectacular Soul Master duels. First, please welcome our first participating team!"

As the host announced, the two teams walked onto the stage from opposite sides. Huo Yuhao and his classmates stood below, watching the match intently.

The Soul Masters on the stage unleashed their Martial Souls, and in an instant, light shone brightly, revealing various strange Soul Beast images before the audience. Some Soul Masters summoned majestic lions, others agile birds, and still others mysterious plants.

The battle erupted instantly, with the Soul Masters unleashing their respective Soul Skills, their dazzling light illuminating the entire Soul Arena.

The collision of soul forces generated a powerful airflow that made the audience's hair and clothes flutter.

"Look, that Soul Master's third Soul Skill is amazing!" a student from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy shouted, pointing at the stage. A Soul Master pushed forward with both hands, and a massive ice wall instantly rose from the ground, blocking the opponent's attack.

Then, the ice wall rapidly transformed into countless sharp ice spikes, which shot towards the opponent.

"Hmph, if our students were to compete, they would definitely be stronger than them," another student said confidently.

Huo Yuhao remained silent, his eyes fixed on the battle on the stage, not missing a single detail. He silently analyzed the combat techniques, the use of soul skills, and the level of teamwork between the two soul masters.

He knew that every battle was a learning opportunity, and even if he didn't participate, he could still learn a lot. The following matches were equally exciting and intense, with the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy team performing exceptionally well, overcoming all obstacles and winning cheers from the audience.

"Our academy is really strong; these opponents are no match for us at all," a student exclaimed excitedly, waving his fist.

"Don't let your guard down, the later matches will definitely get harder and harder," Qin Ming reminded him from the side. "We need to stay calm and keep learning from our experiences." In a doubles match, the two students from Tiandou Royal Academy cooperated perfectly, one as the main attacker and the other as the support. The main attacker used his powerful offensive skills to constantly suppress the opponent, while the support student applied buffs to his teammate in a timely manner and interfered with the opponent.

Their teamwork was so effective that their opponents couldn't defend against it, and they ultimately won the game easily.

Huo Yuhao looked at his teammates on the stage, his heart filled with pride. He was also thinking about how he could better utilize his strengths and cooperate with his teammates if he were to play.

He imagined himself fighting alongside his classmates in the arena, and a surge of excitement welled up inside him. Match after match continued, and the audience's enthusiasm grew ever higher. Cheers and shouts mingled together, seemingly about to overturn the entire arena.

In this place full of passion and challenges, Huo Yuhao deeply felt the charm and cruelty of the Soul Master world. He knew that he still had a long way to go and needed to constantly strive to cultivate and improve his strength. As dusk fell, the day's competition finally came to an end.

The students of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy achieved excellent results in today's Soul Battle, and everyone was immersed in the joy of victory.

"Everyone performed wonderfully today, but we cannot be complacent," Qin Ming concluded. "The upcoming matches will be even more difficult, and we must continue to work hard to demonstrate our strongest abilities when we face Shrek Academy."

"is teacher!"

The trainees responded in unison once again, their voices filled with unwavering conviction.

On the other side, Soto City.

As night falls, the Soto Arena once again welcomes its most glorious moment.

A tidal wave of people surged from every corner of the city toward this brightly lit building, the air thick with excitement and anticipation. As the most prestigious entertainment venue in Soto City, it hosts thrilling battles between Soul Masters every night.

Wealthy businessmen and nobles spend lavishly here, enjoying the ultimate viewing experience; while ordinary people can also witness the charm of Soul Masters through affordable package tickets.

Although the low-priced tickets only cover regular screenings, just seeing a Soul Master in person is enough to satisfy these ordinary people. Tickets for truly spectacular showdowns are often extremely difficult to obtain, and the betting odds offered at the Soul Arena have made it a battlefield where the powerful and wealthy secretly compete.

With only moments remaining before the start of today's first Soul Battle, the one-on-one and two-on-two warm-up matches are about to begin, followed by the highly anticipated team battles. Amidst the bustling crowd, a ten-person team stands out—seven of them wear identical emerald green masks, yet their clothing styles are quite different; they are none other than the teachers and students of Shrek Academy.

Their destination was the Thirteenth Soul Arena. Under the master's meticulous arrangements, the students completed their registration procedures one by one. Students who needed to participate in two competitions simultaneously specifically explained their situation to the staff to ensure their schedules wouldn't conflict. Each person spent ten gold soul coins to change the name on their Soul Badge, adopting the code name agreed upon during the day. This expense seemed considerable, but winning just one match would easily recoup the cost.

Tang San and Xiao Wu decided to have a two-on-two match first, and then participate in the individual competition, so they temporarily separated from the other five. Oscar and Ning Rongrong would wait until Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing finished their individual matches before they could participate.

Flander and Zhao Wuji followed the larger group to the one-on-one arena, while Grandmaster accompanied Tang San and Zhao Wuji to the two-on-two arena.

Since there were other matches scheduled, the 3-5 duo's match was arranged as the second game. Soon, it was the turn of this pair to take the stage.

The master sat in the general audience section, surrounded by citizens who had come to watch the match over the weekend. The first match had already ignited the atmosphere, with cheers rising and falling.

When the host loudly announced the entrance of the Sanwu group, it didn't attract much attention—the masked newcomers were clearly still unknown.

"Next, let's welcome the opponents of the 3-5 duo—the Cat and Mouse duo, who have already achieved a four-game winning streak!" the host introduced with great enthusiasm. "If they win this match, they will achieve a five-game winning streak, and they will be just one step away from advancing to the Central Battle Zone!"

Upon hearing the name of the duo, Tang San and Xiao Wu exchanged a smile.

Although the masks concealed their expressions, they could still read a tacit understanding in each other's eyes.

Judging from the name, the opponent must be a speed-type Soul Master who excels in speed, which is exactly what Tang San's control-type abilities can counter.

As long as their opponent's level is no more than ten levels higher than theirs, their chances of winning are quite considerable.

Amidst enthusiastic cheers, the cat and mouse duo stepped onto the ring.

The woman was tall and slender, around twenty years old, with striking short, fiery red hair. Her eyes were sharp, and her fingers moved incessantly—this signature gesture immediately confirmed to Tang San that she was the cat in the group, because Dai Mubai had once said that this was a typical characteristic of cat-type martial soul masters.

The man was completely unexpected: although short in stature, he was surprisingly fat, resembling a round ball, with only his squinty eyes revealing a hint of rat-like features. This comical combination of a thin man and a fat man drew laughter from the audience.

The skinny cat girl looked at her masked opponent with disdain and sneered, "Hiding your head and tail, playing tricks."

As the host announced the start of the competition, the cat and mouse duo simultaneously released their soul power to complete their martial soul possession. For beast martial soul masters above level 30, their bodies undergo more noticeable changes during transformation.

Just as Tang San had predicted, the girl successfully embodied the Cat Spirit: sharp claws sprang from her fingertips, silver light shimmered in her red hair, her pupils stood upright, and her arms were covered in fine silver fur. Her three spirit rings—one white, one yellow, and one purple—lit up one after another, the thousand-year spirit rings demonstrating her formidable strength.

The fat rat's transformation was quite comical: its mouth protruded forward, sprouting whiskers, and its two large front teeth became particularly prominent. Its round body crouched down, and its forelimbs thinned and extended black claws. Its spirit ring configuration was the same as its companion's.

Facing a formidable foe, Tang San and Xiao Wu worked together seamlessly.

Xiao Wu leaped lightly, landing on Tang San's shoulder to steady herself. Both of them activated their Martial Souls simultaneously. Xiao Wu's rabbit ears stood up, her legs became even longer, and white fur sprouted from her arms. When a total of seven Spirit Rings shone on the two of them, the entire audience gasped—in terms of Spirit Ring quality, the "Three-Five" duo had already surpassed their opponents.

The cat and mouse duo naturally realized this disadvantage, but the die was cast. The skinny cat girl took the initiative, her legs swinging rapidly like a whirlwind as she attacked. Her first two spirit rings lit up simultaneously, and ten silver claw shadows shot out, aiming straight for her opponent's vitals.

The slender cat-like girl's silver claws attacked like a sudden storm, but Xiao Wu dodged them with the agility of a butterfly flitting among flowers. Her long legs drew graceful arcs in the air, each movement perfectly avoiding the attacks.

Even more surprisingly, whenever the claw wind brushed past her body, the blue silver grass wrapped around her waist would glow with a faint green light, and the tiny wounds would heal instantly.

"Xiao Wu, attack with confidence." Tang San's calm voice came from behind. His hands moved constantly, and the Blue Silver Grass seemed to come alive as it danced around Xiao Wu's body.

These seemingly soft vines not only provide Xiao Wu with a continuous source of vitality, but also form a clever protective net at critical moments, defusing deadly attacks one by one.

There was a burst of exclamations from the audience.

The duo's coordination was simply seamless—Xiao Wu moved like a ghost in front, while Tang San precisely controlled the battle from behind.

Every time Xiao Wu is scratched by the claws, the Blue Silver Grass immediately supplies her with life force; whenever she needs to gain leverage, the vines appear at just the right moment to provide support.

"This is incredible!" the host exclaimed excitedly. "The trio displayed amazing teamwork! The rabbit-spirited girl seemed to be immortal, while her partner was like a precise puppeteer!"

The cat-and-mouse duo's offensive gradually became more impatient.

The skinny cat girl's breathing began to become erratic, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Each of her attacks felt like hitting cotton – she clearly struck her target, but her opponent always recovered quickly. Even more terrifying was that as the battle continued, Xiao Wu's speed not only didn't slow down, but actually increased, and the fighting spirit in her ruby-like eyes burned ever brighter.

"Something's not right." A glint of light flashed in the fat rat soul master's narrowed eyes. He suddenly lowered his voice and said to his companion, "We can't keep dragging this out. We have to take care of that support soul master behind us first!"

The figure of the skinny cat soul master instantly transformed into three afterimages. Two of them pounced towards Xiao Wu, while the real body bypassed the defense line at an astonishing speed and went straight for Tang San behind!

(End of this chapter)