Chapter 202: Even his little girlfriend is incredibly talented

In the camp, the outcome had already been decided.

Without Ma Hongjun's support and Tang San's direct involvement, relying solely on Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, a comeback was nearly impossible.

Moreover, Saber had already seen through their cooperation earlier and had taken the initiative to defeat one of them first.

As for the remaining Zhu Zhuqing, despite her reluctance, she had no choice but to accept the reality.

The Shrek Seven Monsters had lost once again!

"I truly didn't expect that after not seeing each other for a while, not only has that kid Tianyang grown so quickly, but Saber has also made rapid progress," Flender remarked, twirling his beard.

"It seems there are no ordinary people around him. Even his little girlfriend is incredibly talented."

"Furthermore, look at how Saber defeated Tang San and the others with such dignity this time," he added.

Yu Xiaogang pondered for a moment before speaking. "This just shows that she has broken free from the shackles that bind a soul master which is the need for a soul ring to possess combat power. This is very significant."

"Is that so?" Flender didn't press further but fell into deep thought.

At that moment, Liu Erlong approached and said, "Alright, if you have anything to discuss, discuss it later. The battle is over, and it's time for us to make our appearance."

After Yu Xiaogang and Flender nodded, they followed Liu Erlong.

Meanwhile, Tang San and the others, who looked slightly dejected, were cleaning up the camp. Although they had paid close attention to the battle, it was inevitable that the surrounding tents and bonfires had been destroyed.

These were their essential supplies, so even in their low spirits, they had to tidy up. Moreover, resting well was crucial to prepare for the next battle.

Without replenishing their physical and mental strength, how could they hope for victory? Thus, they remained rational, maintaining their composure despite their disappointment.

It was late at night, and the bonfire was lit.

Everyone else had gone to rest, leaving only Tang San and Dai Mubai to keep watch. They were responsible for the second half of the night, while Ma Hongjun and Oscar had taken the first shift. After all, as the night grew later, one's alertness would inevitably wane.

Although the final outcome seemed the same—they had lost—Tang San and Dai Mubai's cooperation was stronger, and their individual strength was greater. Even in defeat, they wouldn't be taken down in a single move if they remained vigilant.

Stirring the charcoal in the bonfire with a branch, Dai Mubai spoke in a deep voice, "The first time Edward defeated us, we could attribute it to a sneak attack and the fact that not all of our members were present. But this time, we were defeated head-on without any suspense. Is this the gap between us?"

He didn't doubt his own talent as he wasn't foolish. People like Xiao Tianyang were special cases, beyond the understanding of ordinary individuals.

In fact, their numbers could be counted on one hand. Of course, if he had known that Edward was Xiao Tianyang and the armored man was Saber, he might have felt more at ease. At least then, he would know they were facing exceptional opponents.

Geniuses like them were generally acknowledged by everyone. Therefore, he didn't question their own talents but instead focused on analyzing the gap between them.

Dai Mubai still remembered what Xiao Tianyang had once told them: "If you want to defeat the enemy, you must understand them. Only then can you analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both sides."

"The opponent excels in both the quality of their soul power and their combat skills," Tang San added with a heavy tone.

"From a certain perspective, all our actions seem futile in their eyes. Whether we attack or defend, it's as if nothing we do has any effect."

Dai Mubai fell silent for a moment after hearing this. He knew it was the truth. They had tried to take the initiative against Saber before but failed. Their defensive strategies had also failed.

Even their unconventional moves had come to nothing. It was as if, as Tang San had said, all their actions were mere child's play in the eyes of their opponents, easily dismantled.

After this reflection, the two began to exchange their future plans.

Their discussion mainly revolved around how to counter the traps set by Xiao Tianyang and the strategies to employ when facing Saber head-on. As for teaming up, that was out of the question. If they couldn't handle one of them individually, what chance did they have against both?

Thus, Tang San and Dai Mubai separated the two challenges, drawing conclusions from their previous encounters.

They then formulated targeted combat plans. This was the indomitable fighting spirit that had been forged after being repeatedly defeated by Xiao Tianyang.

As long as Tang San and the others weren't completely crushed, they would persist like cockroaches—unyielding and determined beyond ordinary comprehension.

However, just as they were deep in conversation, a loud noise erupted from the dense forest. Dai Mubai jumped up in surprise. "Is he here now?"

"It's not Edward, and it's not the armored man. It's a soul beast this time!" Tang San shouted, standing up. "Everyone, be alert! A soul beast is approaching!"

As soon as he spoke, a large tree near the clearing was toppled, and a giant scorpion charged forward, its nine-section tail whipping wildly.

Its pincers resembled battering rams, and its tail hook, dripping with green venom, gleamed like a sickle. With just one glance, Tang San and Dai Mubai knew this was no ordinary foe.

"This is the Giant Earth King. Judging by its age, it's around 4,000 to 5,000 years old," Tang San quickly recalled the relevant information. "It's a top-tier fire-type soul beast, highly suitable for Fatty!"

"What's suitable for me?" Ma Hongjun stumbled out of the tent, one shoe in hand, trying to maintain his balance. "Where is that soul beast?"

Tang San: "..."

Dai Mubai pointed behind him. "Look back."

Ma Hongjun turned around, and in an instant, his hair stood on end. The beast's lantern-like eyes were less than a meter away from him. He could even smell the stench of its breath.

"Roar!"

The Giant Earth King let out a deafening roar, its breath causing Ma Hongjun's hair and clothes to flutter wildly. Of course, the sticky saliva also splattered onto him.

"Brother Dai, you take the lead. I'll assist you!" Tang San's spirit rings emerged, and a strand of Blue Silver Grass wrapped around Ma Hongjun's waist, pulling him to safety.

At the same time, Dai Mubai lunged toward the Giant Earth King under Tang San's guidance.

While Dai Mubai might not be a match for the beast alone, he could certainly hold it off temporarily.

Once Tang San secured Ma Hongjun, the three of them could combine their strength to deal with the Giant Earth King.

Just as they sprang into action, the rest of the group woke up. However, no one expected a woman's furious roar to shatter their eardrums and disrupt their plans. Immediately after, they saw a fiery red figure, brimming with rage, collide violently with the Giant Earth King!

"Boom! Crack!"

The first sound was the explosion of the impact, while the second was the ground splitting under the unbearable force. It was then that they realized who the fiery red figure was.

"That seems to be Teacher Liu..." Dai Mubai muttered, backing away with a gulp, his eyes filled with fear. "But her mood seems... off."

Xiao Wu, who had joined Tang San's side, glanced toward the tent where Yu Xiaogang and the others were resting.

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