Douluo: Legend of the Holy Land

Chapter 165 Tang San's Attempt to Pick Up a Bargain

"Referee, the Spirit Hall Academy team has forfeited the individual competition and voluntarily entered the loser's bracket to participate in this afternoon's team battle!"

After the referee announced the winner, Qian Renxue took a deep breath and said to the referee.

In an instant, it was earth-shattering!

This is the Pope's Palace, the highest symbol of the Spirit Hall. To voluntarily admit defeat and enter the loser's bracket is tantamount to trampling on the Spirit Hall's dignity.

Yan, with his fiery temper, couldn't hold back any longer. He strode down to the edge of the arena and roared at Qian Renxue, "Who gave you the right to make this decision on your own? We haven't even entered the arena yet, we can still fight!"

Qian Renxue didn't even lift her eyelids. She didn't want to waste her breath on this reckless and impulsive man: "What use would you be if you went up there and only made trouble for yourself!"

"you"

Being ignored by Qian Renxue, even though he knew he was no match for her, this brute still flew into a rage. His soul power surged, and he instantly transformed into a beast that would devour anyone who dared to attack him.

"Yan!"

Hu Liena, who hadn't yet become love-struck, maintained her composure. With Qian Renxue defeated, the strongest among them were the three who had just entered the Soul King realm. They were no match for Xiao Yu, a Soul Emperor who was far stronger than ordinary Soul Emperors.

Since defeat is inevitable, why bother going up and making a fool of yourself? Getting injured in the battle could even affect the team spirit battle in the afternoon.

Under the goddess's rebuke, Yan, whose mind had been blank, immediately calmed down.

"Referee, the Spirit Hall Academy team has conceded defeat. Let's continue the individual match between Shrek Academy and Nine Star Academy!"

Before the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong, who was sitting in the main seat, slowly rose. Although she was at odds with her own daughter, she understood the situation and spoke up.

With the Pope's statement, the referee no longer hesitated and immediately announced: "The Spirit Hall Academy team voluntarily concedes defeat and enters the loser's bracket. The individual matches will continue. Shrek Academy, please send your next student to the stage!"

"Referee, we are from Shrek Academy."

"teacher!"

Just as Yu Xiaogang was about to give up the individual competition, Tang San suddenly interrupted him.

"The other woman!"

Yu Xiaogang looked at his beloved disciple with a puzzled expression.

Tang San's face hardened, and he met Yu Xiaogang's gaze, saying each word slowly and deliberately, "Teacher, I want to try!"

"You're insane, mistress!"

Before Yu Xiaogang could speak, Liu Erlong, who was fond of Yu Xiaogang's character, exclaimed, "That's a Soul Emperor! Teacher knows you're always strong-willed, but you should also consider the difference in strength between the two sides!"

Yu Xiaogang also said in a deep voice, "Xiao San, you have already tried the Seven-in-One Fusion Technique, which your teacher has researched all his life. This move can only unleash its full power when it relies on your Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul as a vessel. If you suffer a serious injury in the individual battle this morning, then we will have no chance of winning the rest of the competition!"

"Don't be impulsive, mistress!"

Flanders also spoke up to dissuade him.

"Teacher, Teacher Erlong, Dean, I didn't act impulsively."

Tang San said firmly, "Although the Seven-in-One Fusion Technique is incredibly powerful, we can't use it twice in a row. Both the Nine Star Hall and the Spirit Hall have many Title Douluo-level experts. Once they've seen us use the Seven-in-One Fusion Technique once, they'll definitely be able to figure out a way to counter it."

Both of these participating teams have Soul Emperor-level powerhouses. Without being able to use the Seven-in-One Fusion Technique, we have no chance of winning against either of them. Therefore, this is our only chance to win the championship.

"Xiao Yu's soul power must have been greatly depleted after his battle with Qian Renxue. Even with my Clear Sky Hammer and Eight Spider Lances, I might be able to fight him. If I can defeat him, I'll immediately inject the poison from the Eight Spider Lances into his body, preventing him from participating in tomorrow's finals. In the afternoon's team match, we'll use the Seven-in-One Fusion Technique to eliminate the Spirit Hall Academy team. Nine Star Academy, having lost their strongest member Xiao Yu, will be greatly weakened and will inevitably fall into disarray. If we go all out, we might have a chance of winning!"

Flander, Yu Xiaogang, and Liu Erlong fell silent upon hearing this. After a moment's thought, they also felt that Tang San's words made sense.

"Shrek Academy, please send out your next team member immediately!"

The referee on the ring was getting impatient. His cold gaze swept over the Shrek waiting area, and he urged them impatiently.

"Teacher, I'm going!"

Tang San stood up, his gaze more resolute than ever before, staring directly at Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang sighed and said, "Xiao San, since that's the case, then you can go. But you must promise your teacher that if you find things are not going well, and if Xiao Yu still has any strength left, you must immediately admit defeat. The outcome of the competition is far less important than your life."

"I will, teacher!"

Tang San nodded emphatically and strode towards the arena.

"I can't believe you actually had the guts to go on stage!"

Xiao Yu glanced at Tang San as he stepped onto the stage, a slight smirk playing on his lips, his face filled with disdain: "Do you think I should have expended a lot of soul power by now, so you think I have a chance?"

"mean!"

More than one person outside the venue voiced their disgust.

"A match isn't just about brute force; it also involves tactical planning. I haven't violated any rules. Xiao Yu, you're a Soul Emperor, facing a Soul Master like me, you don't intend to admit defeat, do you?"

Tang San's biggest worry right now is that Xiao Yu will admit defeat, which would ruin his plan, so he immediately used a provocation tactic.

Xiao Yu saw through his little scheme at a glance and said calmly, "The tactic of provocation won't work against outsiders. Although my battle with Xue'er did consume a lot of my soul power, it's still more than enough to deal with you!"

"Arrogant and conceited!"

Tang San roared, black light surged in his left hand, and he gripped the Clear Sky Hammer tightly. At the same time, he released his Eight Spider Spear Soul Bones, causing his upper garment to burst open and eight spider legs to burst out from his back, spreading and extending to more than three meters in length. The sharp spider spears exuded a cold and murderous aura, and the temperature around his body also dropped significantly.

"External soul bone?"

Bibi Dong, who also possessed a foreign-origin soul bone, immediately recognized it and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, while giving Chrysanthemum Douluo a vicious glare.

Tang San had already used his external spirit bone in the battle against Thunder Academy, but Chrysanthemum Douluo, who was watching the battle, mistakenly reported it as a torso spirit bone.

The 1,500-year-old torso soul bone did not attract Bibi Dong's attention. In fact, she secretly rejoiced that Tang San was young and naive and could not resist the temptation of soul bones, absorbing a low-age soul bone and wasting a soul bone position, which was the most important torso position among the six great soul bones.

However, the situation of external soul bones with a lifespan of 1,500 years is quite different. The reason why external soul bones can rank second on the Soul Master's Dream List, second only to 100,000-year soul rings, is because they have growth potential. Even though their lifespan is only 1,500 years now, they may become an existence that exceeds 100,000 years in the future.

(End of this chapter)