dmims Chapter 547 Psychological Shadow
Chapter 547 Psychological Shadow
Chapter 547 Psychological Shadow
"Xiao San, Ma Hongjun, what are you talking about? What Spirit Hall convoy? I think you just mentioned Spirit City?"
Tang San's exclamation was so loud that it quickly attracted the attention of Yu Xiaogang, Flander, and others. The one who spoke up to ask the question was none other than Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, who was immersed in summarizing and analyzing Tang San's strength.
At this moment, the master's face was serious and gloomy, mainly because the terms "Spirit Hall" and "Spirit City" were too sensitive for him and immediately stimulated his nerves.
"Hongjun, what happened?"
At this moment, Flander, who was standing next to Yu Xiaogang, also spoke up.
"Dean, Master, and all the teachers, it's like this..."
Upon hearing their questions, Ma Hongjun's fat trembled. Not daring to hide anything, he immediately recounted in detail what he and Dai Mubai had seen and heard on their way back.
Of course, he wouldn't reveal the details of his and Dai Mubai's visits to brothels in the city to listen to music and seek pleasure.
"It's just that people from the Spirit Hall have come. What's the big deal?"
After listening to Ma Hongjun's account, Flander waved his hand dismissively.
The purpose of the Spirit Hall's arrival in Heaven Dou City at this time is obvious with a little thought: it's nothing more than the upcoming Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Spirit Master Academies.
After all, the news that the Spirit Hall had sent a team to participate in the Heaven Dou Imperial City Regional Competition had already spread far and wide, so it wasn't anything new.
On the contrary, the fact that Mu Bai's fiancée suddenly appeared in the Spirit Hall's team is somewhat puzzling.
Isn't she from the Zhu family of the Grand Duke's Mansion in the Star Luo Empire? I heard she was even a candidate for the Zhu family's heir. How did she end up with the Spirit Hall? It seems there's more to this than meets the eye.
"Enough, enough, why think so much? That's Mu Bai's private matter, I can't be bothered with it," Flanders thought to himself.
"Mu Bai's fiancée? Is she that little girl whose martial soul is the Netherworld Cat?"
Standing beside Flander, Zhao Wuji also seemed lost in thought. After a moment, he couldn't help but sigh, his tone filled with regret:
"Ah, what a pity. Such a promising talent. He should have joined Shrek Academy, but who would have thought he'd be lured away by the Spirit Hall? What a shame—"
Yu Xiaogang remained silent with a gloomy face, practically wearing the word "ugly" on his lips.
"Teacher, what's wrong?"
Noticing the grim expression on the master's face, Tang San asked with concern.
"Oh, it's nothing."
Upon hearing the voice, Yu Xiaogang snapped out of his reverie, his gloomy expression instantly turning serious. In a hoarse, unpleasant voice, he spoke softly to Tang San:
"Xiao San, in this Continental Elite Tournament for Advanced Soul Master Academies, the Shrek Seven Devils team may be facing an opponent."
Tang San was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized who Yu Xiaogang was referring to as his opponent:
"Teacher, do you mean the Spirit Hall will also participate in this Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies?"
Before Yu Xiaogang could speak, Ma Hongjun, who was standing in front of Tang San, answered him first:
"Yes, in this year's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, the Spirit Hall also sent a team to participate in the Heaven Dou Empire's selection competition, and they started from the preliminary rounds just like us."
"This news was announced by the Heavenly Dou Empire, the official organizer of the event, a long time ago."
"Third Brother, you didn't know?"
Tang San slowly shook his head:
"For the past six months or so, I have been undergoing special training with my father in a place far from the world, and I know almost nothing about the outside world."
Hearing Tang San's words, Ma Hongjun finally realized what was happening:
"Oh, I forgot, Third Brother, you just got back, you probably don't know about this yet."
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang suddenly spoke in a low voice:
"Little San, if you encountered the Spirit Hall team in the tournament, what would you do?"
Meeting the intense gaze fixed on him, Tang San could clearly feel the deep-seated hatred within it. Of course, it wasn't directed at him, but at the Spirit Hall.
"Teacher, I will do everything in my power to make them pay the price."
Tang San's gaze was deep and intense, a glint of hatred flashing in the depths of his eyes. Without hesitation, he answered.
Yu Xiaogang nodded in satisfaction:
"Very good, mistress, I knew I hadn't misjudged you."
"When facing a monster like the Spirit Hall, we should treat it with care and go all out. Even if the opponent is just a small team, we should not take chances or be careless."
"However, the Spirit Hall did not send its main team to participate this time, but a second team that was formed separately."
"The exact strength of that team is unknown, but it is estimated that they are not stronger than the main team. For the Shrek Seven Devils team, it is actually an opportunity, an opportunity to defeat them."
At this point, Yu Xiaogang turned around, put his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, and said with a confident tone:
"Now, among the Shrek Seven Devils, Tian Heng and Mu Bai are already Soul Masters, and with you, there are three Soul Masters."
"Judging from the strength of the teams participating in previous competitions, there are not many teams with Soul Masters. Moreover, without exception, all the teams with more than one Soul Master member have advanced to the finals."
"Therefore, our Shrek Seven Devils team should set our sights on the final stage of this year's Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."
After a pause, Yu Xiaogang changed the subject slightly and continued:
"As for the preliminary rounds and the qualifying rounds, there's no need to worry too much about the teams from other academies. With the strength of the Shrek Seven Devils team, defeating those teams is not a problem. Just focus on the Spirit Hall team."
"Based on my understanding of the Spirit Hall, the team they sent is definitely not weak, and can serve as a benchmark for the Shrek Seven Devils to test their own combat strength."
"What if we encounter a team sent by the Spirit Hall in the tournament?"
Yu Xiaogang glanced at Tang San, his tone becoming slightly serious:
"Xiao San, remember, you must defeat them. I want to make them stepping stones for our Shrek Seven Devils team."
After hearing the master's words, Tang San felt a chill run down his spine and quickly replied:
"Understood, teacher."
Yu Xiaogang nodded in satisfaction again, and patted Tang San's shoulder twice:
"Alright, that's enough talk. You've just come back, and your coordination with the other Shrek Seven Devils teammates must be a bit rusty."
"Before the Elite Soul Master Tournament begins, use the next ten days to learn about the strength of the other team members and train well in coordination with them."
Tang San replied respectfully:
"Yes, teacher."
After Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, he glanced indifferently at Ma Hongjun, who was standing to the side scratching his head incessantly, and Dai Mubai, who always had a gloomy expression, but didn't say anything more.
Then he abandoned everyone, turned around and went back to his dormitory, locked himself in his room, and was studying something.
Not long after.
Flander, Zhao Wuji, and the others also left.
Only Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun remained in the courtyard.
"Mu Bai, you..."
Tang San came to Mu Bai's side, raised his hand and patted his shoulder, wanting to say something to comfort him, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.
"Mistress, that person is back."
Feeling the slight weight on his shoulder, Dai Mubai finally snapped out of his slumber, but when he opened his mouth, he uttered a strange sentence.
"Who?"
Tang San was visibly taken aback upon hearing this.
"Night—Seven—Wind!"
Dai Mubai practically gritted his teeth before uttering the name he hated so intensely.
"Today, Fatty and I saw not only Zhu Zhuqing in the Spirit Hall's convoy in Heaven Dou City, but also Ye Qifeng."
Seeing Tang San's expression gradually turn to shock, astonishment, and disbelief, Dai Mubai continued speaking as if talking to himself before Tang San could even utter a word.
"Huh? Is that pretty boy Ye Qifeng here too? I don't see him."
At this moment, Ma Hongjun suddenly jumped up in surprise.
Just because you can't see it doesn't mean I can't see it.
Dai Mubai glanced at him sideways, said irritably, and then pointed to his eyes:
"I was born with double pupils in one eye and excellent eyesight. I am 100% certain that Ye Qifeng and Zhu Zhuqing were in the same carriage."
As he spoke, Dai Mubai's already gloomy expression grew even more somber:
"It should be said that the Spirit Hall convoy was brought by Ye Qifeng."
"I've inquired. The team that arrived in Heaven Dou City today is indeed from the Spirit Hall headquarters in Spirit City, and the leader is Ye Qifeng, who is also the leader of the Spirit Hall's team participating in the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament."
"Most importantly, Ye Qifeng has an extremely special identity—"
"He is the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall."
Upon hearing this, Tang San's pupils involuntarily dilated instantly, clearly shocked and impacted by Dai Mubai's words:
"Ye Qifeng is the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall? That despicable guy is actually the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall?"
No wonder that guy was naturally at odds with me; he turned out to be the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. Heh, as expected, those who seek death must be evil.
Tang San forced himself to calm down and looked up at Dai Mubai:
"Mu Bai, you just said that Ye Qifeng is the team leader of the Spirit Hall's participating team? Does that mean he's also going to participate in the Elite Soul Master Tournament?"
If Ye Qifeng also participates in the Elite Soul Master Competition, then things will be troublesome. That guy is not easy to deal with; his strength is simply too great, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe it as unfathomable.
The images of being beaten up in the past are still vivid in Tang San's mind, deeply etched in his heart, causing him psychological trauma that he still cannot shake off to this day.
Tang San had no confidence in facing Ye Qifeng. Even though his strength had improved significantly after his father Tang Hao's special training, he still didn't have absolute confidence that he could defeat Ye Qifeng.
"No, that's not it."
Dai Mubai shook his head and replied:
"Ye Qifeng is not a real participant; he is just the team leader of the Spirit Hall team, whose position is equivalent to a coach. The actual participants are someone else."
"I saw seven girls in the Spirit Hall's convoy. They were all quite young, about the same age as you, Xiao San. I guess they must be members of the Spirit Hall's team that they sent to participate in the Elite Soul Master Competition."
"And Zhu Zhuqing is one of them."
That's good. Hearing Dai Mubai's analysis that Ye Qifeng wouldn't participate, Tang San slowly exhaled, feeling a sudden sense of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
As long as it's not Ye Qifeng, there's nothing to fear about the others.
Having finally composed himself, Tang San looked at Dai Mubai and said to him in a slightly heavy tone:
"No matter who the Spirit Hall sends to the tournament, we Shrek Seven Devils cannot afford to lose. Boss Dai, you don't want to lose to your fiancée, do you?"
Dai Mubai immediately snorted coldly:
"Of course I can't lose to her. That bitch Zhu Zhuqing dared to betray me, she has to pay the price."
Tang San smiled slightly and then said:
"In that case, we absolutely cannot afford to lose to the Spirit Hall."
"My teacher just gave me a task to familiarize myself with the strengths of the Shrek Seven Devils team members. This will help with tactical planning and teamwork in the upcoming Elite Soul Master Tournament."
"Now that we have some time, Boss Dai, how about we have a little sparring session?"
"Sure." Dai Mubai slightly composed himself, nodded in agreement, and then vigorously cracked his knuckles, producing a series of crisp crunching sounds.
"Speaking of which, it's been more than half a year since we last met. I wonder how much your skills have improved, Xiao San. I'm really looking forward to it."
"We can't use our skills here. Let's go to the Soul Arena inside the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. We can use our soul skills to our heart's content there. We can even dismantle the Soul Arena without any problem."
Tang San nodded: "Okay."
"Fatty, you come too."
As Dai Mubai followed Tang San out of the courtyard, he waved to Ma Hongjun.
"Huh? I won't."
Ma Hongjun was about to refuse, but Dai Mubai glared at him:
"Do you still want to get rid of this pent-up anger?"
Ma Hongjun immediately changed his tune. Without the support of the wealthy young master Dai Mubai, he couldn't afford to frequent the brothels of Tiandou City. He quickly put on a fawning smile and chased after him.
"Hey, I'm coming right away. I also want to have a good match with Third Brother, hehe."
…………
the other side.
Royal Fighting Team's exclusive training room.
At this moment, there was only one beautiful figure in the entire training room.
Dressed in a black dress and with her face covered by a black veil, Ye Lingling sat cross-legged on a spacious sofa with her eyes closed, seemingly meditating. Her long, smooth blue hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, reaching the soft and comfortable leather surface of the sofa.
She had been diligently cultivating in the Yin-Yang Well of Sunset Forest for over a year, but she was still unable to advance to the Soul King realm. She was currently stuck at the peak of level 49, just one step away from reaching the bottleneck of level 50.
However, Ye Lingling was not discouraged by this.
Support-type martial souls naturally grow slower in terms of soul power, so she was already very satisfied to have reached level 49 at the age of seventeen.
All of this is thanks to His Highness the Holy Son.
If it weren't for the celestial herb Jade Flower Heavenly Begonia that he gifted him, which resolved the Nine Heart Begonia's martial soul defect and even evolved it into the super martial soul Jade Heart Begonia, thus improving both its physique and talent.
Otherwise, I would never have achieved what I have now. I would probably still be stuck at the Soul Venerable level, with my Soul Power level at most around level 30. How could I possibly dream of breaking through the level 50 bottleneck and advancing to the Soul King level?
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(End of this chapter)