Chapter 194: Tang San, Why Are You So Stingy?

Yu Xiaogang spoke calmly:

"Flender, this is also a kind of training. One day, they will have to face situations like this."

"Do you think it's better for them to experience this while we are here to guide them, or to let them endure it on their own in the future?"

Flender's gaze met Yu Xiaogang's in midair, sparks seemingly flying between them. In the end, it was still Flender who compromised, nodding reluctantly.

"Alright, I hope you're right."

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Yu Xiaogang feigned a relaxed smile and said:

"This is the best way to test their mental fortitude. It's something they will have to go through sooner or later."

Flender looked at the other teachers and suggested:

"Let's put it to a vote. Those in favor of the Master's decision, raise your hand. Minority follows the majority."

As he spoke, Flender was the first to raise his hand. After a brief hesitation, the other teachers also agreed one by one.

Only then did Yu Xiaogang turn back to the staff member.

"Please arrange it for us."

"Understood, please wait a moment."

A team battle with a higher-level challenge was a major event in any Grand Soul Arena. It was not something an ordinary staff member could decide on their own.

After a short while, the staff member returned with the arena's supervisor, finalizing the match.

Oscar muttered under his breath:

"Did the Master make a mistake? He wants us to challenge a team of forty-level soul masters? Our martial souls and soul rings are good, but the difference in level and soul rings is just too big. We can't possibly win."

"And on top of that, it's against the most ruthless forty-level team."

Dai Mubai, however, remained arrogant, his voice cold:

"So what if they're at the forty-level? It doesn't mean we can't win. Besides, winning a challenge against a higher level gives us ten times the points. If we win, each of us will gain a thousand points—this is the fastest way."

Ma Hongjun scoffed sarcastically:

"Boss Dai, easy for you to say. You're already at level thirty-eight. Of course, you can talk big."

"But I'm only at level twenty-eight! I'm two whole soul rings behind a forty-level team. How are we supposed to fight like this? Tang San, what do you think?"

Tang San frowned and shook his head. He was also trying to figure out Yu Xiaogang's reasoning. He knew his teacher wouldn't make a decision without a purpose. If the Master had chosen this path, there must be a reason behind it.

But what exactly was that reason?

Tang San was aware that although he had his Extra Eye external soul bone, an existence that gave him a monstrous advantage at the same level, it was still impossible to bridge the overall power gap between the Shrek Seven Devils and a forty-level team.

Aside from Dai Mubai, the others were simply too far behind their opponents in soul power.

Especially the difference in soul rings—winning was almost impossible.

Soon, Yu Xiaogang finished the necessary paperwork, and the Sylvis Grand Soul Arena staff immediately began their publicity efforts.

At this point, the battle had not yet begun. As the team battle was scheduled as the final match of the night, there was still over an hour left.

For the Grand Soul Arena, maximizing this time to advertise the fight, attract high-tier spectators, and open the betting markets was essential.

After all, they wouldn't miss out on any opportunity to make money.

To show their importance, the arena even provided the Shrek team with a private quiet room where they could rest before the battle.

Upon entering the room, the experienced members of Shrek, having fought in multiple Soul Arena battles, immediately prepared to meditate and keep their soul power at its peak.

However, Yu Xiaogang stopped them.

"No need to meditate. I have something to tell you."

The Shrek Seven Devils looked at him in confusion—even Tang San was no exception.

Yu Xiaogang spoke evenly:

"You're all wondering why I made this decision, why I let you participate in such a dangerous Soul Battle, aren't you?"

The team members exchanged glances and nodded.

Yu Xiaogang sighed slightly.

"In terms of sheer strength, you may not be able to defeat a team of forty-level soul masters. But I made this decision partly to satisfy Flender."

"And also to test the weapons that Tang San has created. In this battle, I am allowing you to use the hidden weapons made by Tang San. Tang San, you are the most familiar with them, so you will be responsible for their distribution and coordination."

These were weapons that Tang San had crafted before.

Initially, he had no intention of giving them to others, but he was completely shut down by a single remark from Xiao Wu:

"Tang San, why are you so stingy?"

And with that, Tang San reluctantly handed over his crafted hidden weapons to the others.

Of course, when handing them out, he made sure to mention Yun Feng, since Yun Feng was also capable of crafting weapons.

However, unlike hidden weapons, Yun Feng's creations were far more destructive.

Though Tang San had no idea what they were.

After all, Yun Feng had never revealed them.

But Yun Feng had a response that left Tang San speechless:

"This stuff is too difficult to make. I'm not skilled enough to produce many of them."

That statement earned a sharp glare from Xiao Wu.

Her expression was clear—if Yun Feng overworked himself, she would definitely hold Tang San accountable.

This made Tang San feel extremely frustrated.

However, Yu Xiaogang's words eliminated all of Shrek's doubts.

They might be weaker than their opponents, but they had already tested the hidden weapons Tang San had made—especially the incredibly powerful Zhuge Crossbow.

Tang San hesitated.

"But, Teacher… if we do this…"

Yu Xiaogang cut him off.

"I specifically chose a ruthless team as your opponents. You don't need to have any reservations."

"Remember, your opponents are stronger than you. If you want to win, you must be unpredictable and give them no chance to recover."

"Xiao San, do you understand?"

Tang San didn't fully grasp why his teacher was doing this, but in the end, he chose to trust him and nodded.

"Teacher, I understand."

Yu Xiaogang finally smiled in satisfaction.

"Good. Now, you take charge of the battle strategy."

Meanwhile, Meng Li, the captain of the Fiend Battle Team, was feeling irritated.

As the leader of one of the most brutal teams in the Soul Arena, it was no surprise he was in a bad mood.

The Fiend Battle Team hadn't been able to participate in a single team battle for over half a month.

The reason was simple: they had been collectively boycotted by all the other forty-level Silver Soul teams. No one wanted to fight them.

Since the team's inception, they had embraced a rabid fighting style. Meng Li had always believed in power fears ruthlessness, and ruthlessness fears those who don't fear death.

In previous team battles, regardless of their opponent, the Fiend Battle Team would go all out with suicidal attacks. Even if they lost, they would leave their enemies seriously injured or even dead.

Over time, every time they entered a battle, their sheer brutality would crush their opponents' morale before the fight even began. Even if the enemy was stronger on paper, they would struggle to win against them.

But lately, their infamy had become a problem.

Due to their excessive brutality, all the forty-level Silver Soul teams had refused to fight them.

Training a soul master was no easy task—no one wanted their teammates to die in the Soul Arena.

Occasional accidents were inevitable, but against the Fiend Battle Team, deaths were not accidents—they were a certainty.

As a result, boycotting them had become a mutual agreement among the Silver Soul teams.

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