Chapter 204: Liu Erlong's defeat

Five minutes later.

Xiao Tianyang swung his sword, and the air in front of him shattered! The terrifying force of the impact directly struck Liu Erlong, sending her flying on the spot.

Liu Erlong landed on her feet, managing to maintain her balance and avoid showing any signs of defeat in front of the students. However, her expression was extremely grim.

First, her martial soul avatar had been shattered. While she had anticipated this possibility, she hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.

The battle had only lasted five minutes! Recalling the overwhelming force of the attack and the scorching heat of the magma, Liu Erlong was left momentarily speechless.

Second, her soul power was nearly depleted. Combined with the impact of the attack, her entire body felt numb and sore. Only those who had experienced such a sensation could truly understand the toll it took.

"Teacher Liu, you've lost," Xiao Tianyang said with a strange smile hidden beneath his mask. "If we continue fighting like this, our identities will inevitably be exposed. This could interfere with the grandmaster's plans."

"You brat! How dare you threaten me!" Liu Erlong's anger flared even hotter, and she lunged forward, ready to strike. But before she could act, Saber rushed over and held her back.

"Teacher Liu, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Why rush things now?" Saber gently persuaded. After a pause, she whispered a few words into Liu Erlong's ear.

Those words seemed to have a calming effect, and Liu Erlong's anger gradually subsided, replaced by a thoughtful expression.

After a long moment, Saber stepped back and asked softly, "Teacher Liu, what do you think?"

"Ah," Liu Erlong nodded instinctively, but then shot a fierce glare at Xiao Tianyang. "You brat, remember this—today's matter isn't over!"

She then glanced at Saber and snorted, "If it weren't for your little girlfriend, I'd have pressed you into the ground and rubbed you into the dirt. Hmph!" With that, she turned and left, her movements still somewhat unsteady. It was clear that the battle had left a lasting impression on her.

Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the side mission, [Angry]!

Reward: Cabin in the Woods!

Xiao Tianyang ignored the system prompt and turned to Saber, curiosity evident in his voice. "What exactly did you say to Teacher Liu to make her leave so easily?"

"That's a woman's secret. I won't tell you," Saber replied with a playful smile.

"Fine, I won't ask anymore," Xiao Tianyang said, taking her hand. "Let's get out of here first."

Saber was momentarily surprised by his reaction, but before she could respond, he had already taken her hand and led her away.

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Back at the camp, the Giant Earth King had left after Liu Erlong finished cleaning up. By this time, Ma Hongjun had already begun absorbing the soul ring.

Not long after, another soul beast arrived—the Pink Queen. Fortunately, the group was prepared. Since Ma Hongjun was in the process of absorbing the soul ring, they needed to maintain a safe and vigilant environment.

With the combined efforts of Tang San and the others, they managed to deal with the Pink Queen.

After analyzing the situation, Tang San concluded that this soul ring was perfectly suited for Oscar, both in terms of age and characteristics. So, before Liu Erlong returned, two people had already started absorbing soul rings.

However, Liu Erlong's return drew everyone's attention. Even from a distance, the commotion she had caused was hard to ignore. The fire and magma were particularly noticeable in the dark night.

"Teacher Liu, did you encounter a soul beast out there?" Xiao Wu couldn't help but ask. "Or was it a soul master trying to attack us?"

"It was a soul beast," Liu Erlong replied, her face red. "An ugly soul beast!" Without elaborating further, she walked over to Yu Xiaogang and the others.

"An ugly soul beast?" Xiao Wu pondered for a moment before turning to Tang San. "Brother, what kind of soul beast could be so ugly that Teacher Liu had to rush out to deal with it?"

Tang San thought for a long time before answering solemnly, "There are only two types of soul beasts in the Sunset Forest that are notoriously ugly: the Poisonous Swamp Toad and the Gray-Haired Vulture."

"The former is not only hideous but also extremely disgusting, attacking by spewing acidic water from its stomach. The latter is a bald, scavenger-like bird with low combat ability, preferring to ambush or steal from others."

Just hearing the description sent shivers down Dai Mubai and the others' spines.

Meanwhile, Liu Erlong secretly smirked to herself. 'Let's see how you take the blame for this, brat!'

When Yu Xiaogang and Flender saw this, they could only shake their heads with a wry smile. They had suspected something like this might happen.

Even if Xiao Tianyang hadn't attracted any soul beasts, his wandering around the outskirts of the forest had likely angered Liu Erlong.

Liu Erlong had needed an outlet for her frustration, and Xiao Tianyang had been the perfect target. Even if he wasn't strong enough to fight her, he was certainly strong enough to take a beating.

As for reasoning with her? No one dared. So, in the end, Xiao Tianyang had to bear the brunt of her anger.

What no one expected, however, was that Xiao Tianyang had emerged victorious. Neither Yu Xiaogang nor Flender thought to ask about the outcome, and Liu Erlong certainly wasn't going to admit that she had lost to him.

Xiao Tianyang also had his reasons for keeping quiet. This led to a beautiful misunderstanding—one that would remain a secret between the three of them.

Soon, Ma Hongjun finished absorbing his soul ring. His fourth soul skill, Phoenix Roar Sky Strike, was not only powerful but also capable of stunning enemies.

The only downside was that it couldn't be locked onto a target and required a long charging time, making it easy to dodge. However, as Yu Xiaogang had often reminded them, their strength lay in teamwork, not individual prowess.

As the team's leader, Tang San's job was to figure out how to integrate this ability into their overall strategy.

Oscar also quickly absorbed his soul ring and reported his new ability: Stimulating Pink Sausage.

This special sausage boosted all attributes by 5% for 10 minutes, with no side effects and the ability to stack with other enhancements.

The drawback was that it had to be consumed within one minute of being made, meaning Oscar had to prepare it on the spot.

While this limited its practicality, its effectiveness in battle couldn't be denied. As always, the true value of a skill lay in how well it could be utilized within the team's strategy.

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