Douluo: Star-Breaking Sword God

Chapter 160 Tang San's Heart Shattered
"A bet?" Shui Bing'er and the others were all taken aback.

“Yes, I’ll bet.” Tang San steadied himself, looking righteous and indignant. “You took advantage of our unpreparedness to unleash such a wide-range attack-type soul skill, which was a clever trick.”

There was absolutely no mutual probing or fair competition between them.

I propose we start over, one-on-one, just you and me. Whoever wins will take the victory.

"What the heck?!"

Shui Yue'er stared wide-eyed at Tang San in disbelief, then nudged Xue Wu beside her. "Is he speaking the language of Douluo Continent? I can't understand it."

Xue Wu also looked surprised and shook her head, "That's what it means to be a sore loser."

"Xu~~~"

Upon seeing this, a chorus of boos erupted from the stands.

Those viewers who were already dissatisfied with Shrek for daring to make a move on their goddess took the opportunity to vent their emotions.

"Thousand-Handed Shura is too shameless! Shrek Academy? I think it should be called 'Shameless Academy' instead!" A burly man with a face full of scars shouted from the crowd.

"Exactly, exactly! They launched a sneak attack while our goddesses of Tianshui were off guard, and now they want to turn the tables with a one-on-one bet? Dream on!" A tall, thin man next to him chimed in, his eyes full of disdain.

Flander, who was settling the students who were shivering from the cold offstage, looked at Yu Xiaogang and said, "Xiaogang, why don't we let Xiaosan come down? The other students are a bit better off."

"If we offend Tianshui College, we'll become public enemy number one among men, and it'll be harder to get sponsorships."

Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "Flander, you have to trust Xiao San. Since he proposed this bet, he must have his reasons."

"Furthermore, when has Shrek Academy ever backed down? Retreating in battle is not our style; a Soul Master who dares not cause trouble is not a good Soul Master."

Xiao Wu nodded, somewhat recovered. "That's right, trust Third Brother. In a one-on-one fight, Third Brother will definitely not lose."

Tang San on the stage remained oblivious to the tidal wave of boos from the audience.

"The captain of Tianshui Academy, are you afraid to accept a challenge from a Soul Master who is one ring lower than you? It seems that the so-called genius is nothing but an empty reputation based on teamwork."

"If you're truly confident, you should prove yourself through a fair fight. Or is Tianshui Academy just someone who bullies the weak with numbers?"

Shuiyue couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh~ Mr. Spider, you're cheating and want to start over after losing? What, are your dates with your girlfriends always this 'quick'? You're not satisfied and want to request overtime?"

"Hahaha--"

The audience erupted in cheers and exclamations, creating a cacophony of sounds.

Tang San's face darkened. "You, a woman, actually say such lewd things in public! You truly have no shame."

Shui Yue'er put her hands on her hips and said, "Hmph, mind your own business. Just now, your food-type soul master was shouting that he had a big sausage. Why didn't you tell him to keep his voice down?"
"I knew it! Your trashy Blue Silver Grass shattered into pieces in front of my older sister's Ice and Snow, frozen into toothpicks. I bet yours is just a toothpick too. You can't satisfy your girlfriend, so you practice your verbal skills, and now you think you can win with your words."

As expected of her, everyone from Tianshui Academy shook their heads. Shui Yue'er was a well-known infatuated womanizer and a true master of innuendo.

"You!" Tang San's forehead veins bulged and his breathing became rapid.

The laughter from the audience grew even louder.

"Pfft—" Oscar couldn't help but chuckle.

"No laughing! No one is allowed to laugh!" Xiao Wu stomped her foot angrily. When she saw Ning Rongrong casting a sympathetic look at her, her face turned even redder. She wanted to retort but was speechless for a moment. She could only glare angrily at the others.

"Alright, Yue'er, go down."

Shui Bing'er frowned helplessly. She reached out and pulled Shui Yue'er behind her, her gaze turning cold as she looked at Tang San.

"Tang San, Yue'er spoke without thinking. I apologize on her behalf for any offense she caused. I agree to your bet."

Shuiyue'er exclaimed anxiously, "Big sister, what are you doing? Can't you see that I'm forcing him to take the initiative and become a clown? We've already won, why bother betting with him?"

Shui Bing'er shook her head. "His words involved the honor and disgrace of Tianshui Academy, which was one thing. I wanted to see my individual combat strength after changing my growth direction, which was also what I most wanted to try after obtaining my fourth soul ring."

The fact that he was able to stay on the stage during his fourth soul skill suggests that he is the strongest member of their team.

I'd like to give it a try. Hope you guys won't mind?

Xue Wu patted Shui Bing'er's shoulder with satisfaction, "Bing'er, you've finally learned to think about yourself. In the past, you were too concerned about the team. With your talent, pursuing excellence is the right path."

Seeing this, Shuiyue'er and the others stopped trying to stop him. After making faces at Tang San, they all left the scene.

"Come on, Tang San."

The icy blue phoenix soared behind Shui Bing'er, her soul power surging like a tide, and ice crystals spread across the arena at a visible speed, turning everything in its path into a frozen world.

"The first soul skill - Blue Silver Coil!"

Tang San tried to summon the Blue Silver Grass. Several vines had just sprouted from the ground and were spreading towards Shui Bing'er when, not long after, the Blue Silver vines seemed unable to withstand the extreme cold, and a layer of frost quickly condensed on their surface.

The original emerald green color gradually turned pale, the vines moved more and more slowly, and finally, when they were still several meters away from Shui Bing'er, they froze completely.

Shui Bing'er: "What are you doing?"

Tang San felt a burning pain on his face. "I was just releasing my martial soul. I forgot my name. Tang San, level 36 control-type battle soul master."

Shui Bing'er nodded in realization, "Shui Bing'er, level 41, control-type, strong attack type Battle Soul Master."

She conjured an ice crystal in her hand. "When it lands, begin." *Ping—*

Tang San's figure shot out like an arrow the moment the ice crystal hit the ground. He had already been charging up his Eight Spider Lances as the ice crystal fell.

"Third Soul Skill - Spider Web Binding!"

A giant spider web made of blue silver grass shot out from his hand, heading towards Shui Bing'er, and it was covered with potent poison.

"The first soul skill, freezing!"

"The third soul skill is to resist the ice ring."

A dark blue light flashed in Shui Bing'er's eyes. She clenched her small hand in front of her and immediately bound Tang San with solid ice. The spider web that had consumed nearly a third of Tang San's soul power was blocked by her ice ring of resistance.

Shui Bing'er frowned and slowly walked towards Tang San, who was breaking through the ice. "Your Blue Silver Grass is too weak. I don't see any possibility that you can defeat me. Why don't you admit defeat?"

She shook her head in disappointment, sincerely advising Tang San to leave the scene quickly to avoid getting injured later.

However, her seemingly well-intentioned advice was like a fire, instantly igniting the stubbornness in Tang San's bones.

His eyes were bloodshot, and the eight spider spears behind him suddenly erupted, breaking through the ice seal.

Shui Bing'er frowned and quickly distanced herself from Tang San before he broke the seal.

Tang San, panting heavily, asked, "Blue Silver Grass, too weak? Blue Silver Grass, a useless martial soul?"

No! I still have hidden weapons! I still have that heavy hammer!
His eyes turned purple, his hands turned jade-colored, and dozens, even hundreds, of cold rays flew towards Shui Bing'er from his sleeves, collar, and back.

Shui Bing'er frowned. The incident of Xue Beng's death had caused such a stir that many people in the empire knew he had died from Tang San's hidden weapon.

It's impossible that she wasn't on guard.

"The third soul skill is to resist the ice ring."

"Fourth Soul Skill - Eternal Freeze Storm!"

In an instant, a powerful cold current swept out from her center, forming a huge storm vortex. Within the storm, ice crystals raged, the wind howled, and everything in its path was frozen.

The aftershocks of the permafrost storm swirled in the air, freezing the hidden weapons in mid-air, diminishing their forward momentum, and rendering them unable to advance even an inch further.

"Impossible!" Tang San frantically threw his hidden weapons, trying to break through the icy barrier with sheer numbers.

Yu Xiaogang sighed and slowly walked off the stage. Tang San was now consumed by obsession, blinded by anger and resentment; this state would only lead to an even more devastating defeat.

After a while.

Tang San gasped for breath, his eyes bloodshot. Against Shui Bing'er, his hidden weapons, without the enhancement of the word "darkness" and the element of surprise, seemed so pale and powerless in this head-on soul skill duel.

"My Blue Silver Grass is no match for her top-tier martial soul, the Ice Phoenix."

Unless, I possess a more advanced hidden weapon like the Deadly Soul-Chasing Scroll.

Shui Bing'er's breathing also quickened slightly; the consumption of soul power was not small for her. "Admit defeat, Tang San."

"It's not over yet!"

A look of resentment flashed in his eyes. He stepped on the Ghost Shadow Steps, and the Eight Spider Spears behind him brought a powerful aura as he rushed towards Shui Bing'er.

Shui Bing'er frowned, "Freeze!"

Her first soul skill has a very overpowered feature: it's a group skill that can be cast instantly!

At this moment, if only Tang San is restrained, the consumption of soul power will be even less.

When she utters those two words, Tang San will be imprisoned in the ice, enduring the icy chill and consuming his own soul power to break the seal.

Thus, a very comical scene unfolded on the stage.

Tang San had only taken a few steps when a layer of ice crystals rapidly spread and covered his feet, freezing him in place with only his head sticking out, making him look like an ice sculpture.

He broke through the seal with his eight spider spears, only to be frozen again.
Xiao Wu, sitting in the audience, couldn't bear to watch. She clutched her clothes tightly, tears welling in her eyes, and cried out, "Brother, stop hitting him!"

"Blue Silver Grass, Blue Silver Grass!" Tang San's eyes were bloodshot. "Why is my Blue Silver Grass so fragile? My first three soul skills are completely useless against her."

Ling Qianyao is one thing, but Shui Bing'er's soul ring configuration is normal, she just has 5 more levels of soul power. What makes her so special?!
The teacher said there are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters. But how could this be?

A jumble of thoughts and emotions raged in his mind. Tang San felt as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest, making it hard to breathe.

A faint black light flickered in his left hand, as if he were about to pull out the Haotian Hammer.

"I don't agree!"

"Sorry, I overestimated you. Your Blue Silver Grass is really weak."

"boom!"

Shui Bing'er couldn't stand it any longer, so she used her second soul skill, Ice Armor, to kick Tang San down hard.

Tang San, who was flying down, was caught by Flander, but his eyes lost focus, and all that remained in his mind were Shui Bing'er's last words.

I overestimated you; your Blue Silver Grass is really weak.
No.
(End of this chapter)