Douluo: Legend of the Holy Land

Chapter 130 Suffering for the Sake of Saving Face

"Teammates, please take your positions. The match is about to begin!"

After being repeatedly reminded by the referee, Tyrone finally snapped out of his dazed state and hurriedly ran to the side of the ring to stand still, but the imposing aura he had just displayed was nowhere to be seen.

"First Soul Skill, Rock-Solid Defense!"

"Third Soul Skill, Golden Body of the Demonic Ape!"

Once he regained his senses, Talon still followed the original plan and immediately activated his two amplifying soul skills, stacking his physical strength to the maximum intensity.

Before the match, Yu Xiaogang's tactic for Tailong was summed up in one word—drag it out!

By utilizing the powerful defense and strength of the Great Ape martial spirit, one can withstand the opponent's soul skill attacks and drag the opponent's soul power until it is exhausted.

The idea isn't necessarily bad. As a pure strength-based defensive Soul Master, he is indeed somewhat effective against agility-based Soul Masters who excel in speed. However, there is an important prerequisite: both sides must be at the same level.

Xie Wu's soul power was as high as level 47, while Tai Long was only level 38. In the face of absolute strength, any tactics lost their meaning.

When Tang San realized that his opponent's soul power far exceeded that of Tai Long, he actually wanted Tai Long to abandon the original strategy. However, Tai Long had already entered the arena, and if he spoke up again, it would be considered a reminder from outside the arena. Therefore, he could only hope that Tai Long could adapt to the situation.

Unexpectedly, Tyrone was really a simpleton. Facing Xie Wu, whose strength far surpassed his own, he actually chose to take Xie Wu's attacks head-on. He was kicked several times by Xie Wu and fell off the field with a series of thuds.

After Tyrone was eliminated, Zhu Zhuqing was the next to take the stage.

Zhu Zhuqing, who lost the immortal herb, also failed to break through to the Soul Master level. Her current cultivation level is roughly similar to that of Tailong, with her soul power between level 37 and 38. As the one with the worst aptitude among the Shrek Seven Devils, her innate soul power is only slightly above level 7, yet she was able to reach such a level at the age of fourteen. One can only imagine the sweat and hardship she endured.

Facing an opponent far stronger than herself, Zhu Zhuqing did not choose to give up. She exerted all her strength, using her Netherworld Cat Martial Soul to maximize her speed. Even if she could not defeat her opponent, she would do her best to deplete his soul power as much as possible.

Unfortunately, his opponent, Xie Wu, also possesses the ability to fly.

Faced with Zhu Zhuqing's ever-changing attack methods, Xie Wu used his third soul skill and flew directly into the air.

"Zhu Zhuqing is doomed to lose!"

Even Ning Fengzhi, Xue Ye, and Salas on the dais, who were in the spectator area, had the same thought almost simultaneously when they saw Xie Wu, who had sprouted wings and flew into the air.

As an agility-type Soul Master, Zhu Zhuqing's three Soul Skills all enhance her speed and melee capabilities. She has no way to attack Xie Wu, while Xie Wu can attack Zhu Zhuqing at any time.

"How despicable!"

Inside the Shrek Academy's viewing area, Tang San said bitterly, "His soul power is clearly far superior to Zhu Zhuqing's, yet he doesn't dare to confront her head-on. He uses such despicable means to deplete her soul power. Even if he wins, what's so glorious about that?"

When the teachers from the neighboring academy heard Tang San's astonishing remarks, they remained completely oblivious to him. After all, that was the nature of their values, and they were used to students making such nonsensical statements.

"Second Soul Skill, Meteor Kick!"

On the field, under Xie Wu's repeated harassment and attacks, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power was quickly depleted.

Xie Wu seized the opportunity and used his second soul skill, sending Zhu Zhuqing flying out of the arena with a flying kick.

Xie Wu still had some chivalry towards women, and this flying kick was clearly restrained; it only sent Zhu Zhuqing flying out of the arena without actually injuring her.

Knowing that her opponent had shown mercy, Zhu Zhuqing nodded to Xie Wu, acknowledging his kindness.

"You're the only one left, mistress!"

When it was his beloved disciple's turn to step forward, Yu Xiaogang finally stopped burying his head in the sand and stood up, saying to Tang San, "We don't have much of a chance of winning this match. Why don't we give up and conserve our strength for the next round?"

Flander agreed with Yu Xiaogang's assessment: "Xiao San, our opponents in the next few rounds are all strong. Mu Bai and Hong Jun are both seriously injured, and they won't be able to participate in the matches tomorrow and the day after. You are the only fully fit player on the team right now, and we'll have to rely on you for the rest of the matches!"

Liu Erlong was undoubtedly Yu Xiaogang's confidante. At this moment, she simply nodded. No matter how outrageous or anti-human it was, she would still find something to believe in Yu Xiaogang's words.

"No, teacher, dean, I want to try!"

Tang San's gaze was firm, and he stubbornly shook his head: "I will never give up until the very last moment!"

Tang San's behavior can be described as refusing to admit defeat, but to put it bluntly, it's about being so proud that he suffers for it.

If the opponent only has Xie Wu left as a Soul Master, even if his Soul Power is about five levels higher than Tang San's, Tang San really shouldn't give up.

However, besides Xie Wu, the opposing team also has five fresh forces who have not yet entered the fray. Among them is Huo Wu, whose Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul clearly counters him in terms of attributes. There is even a possibility that there are other Soul Masters with even stronger abilities hidden in the background.

Does Shrek still have a chance of winning?

Obviously not, so what's the point of Tang San's appearance?

Just as Flander said, they still have several rounds of matches to play. Currently, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, two of the main players, are seriously injured, leaving only Tang San in his best condition. With no chance of winning, what good would it do for him to go on the field except to injure himself as well?

Such a reckless act was seen as heroic by the Shrek Academy, whose members had peculiar values. Amidst the admiring gazes of the crowd, Tang San stepped onto the arena.

"Although his soul power is superior to mine, I possess the Xuan Tian Technique, the Eight Spider Soul Bones, and the twin martial souls, the Haotian Hammer—all things he lacks. I might not necessarily lose to him!"

As Tang San walked onto the arena, he kept encouraging himself. By the time he reached the stage, his eyes were filled with confidence.

"The match begins!"

As soon as the referee gave the signal to begin, Tang San released his spirit, and four optimally configured spirit rings—two yellow and two purple—floated above the small grass that shone with blue light.

"Third Soul Skill, Wings of Radiance!"

Xie Wu immediately used his third soul skill. A pair of wings radiating a holy and luminous aura extended from his back. Xie Wu continued the tactics he used when fighting Zhu Zhuqing, using his aerial advantage to launch a harassment tactic to deplete his opponent's soul power.

Although Blue Silver Grass can spread and grow, its growth distance is limited, at least not reaching the height of the Evil Warrior's flight.

(End of this chapter)