Tang San, Mubai, You Still Need Practice
The members of the Blue Tyrant Battle Team turned their attention to Ning Rongrong, surprised by the huge jump in her power. In just a few days, how had she gone from level 28 to level 35?
As soon as she used her martial soul, the transformation of her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda couldn't be hidden. But Yu Tianming and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had already prepared an official explanation.
He said to everyone, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan is the wealthiest force on the continent, with access to countless resources and rare herbs—far beyond what ordinary soul masters can imagine. Rongrong took an elixir prepared by her clan, which led to the evolution of her martial soul. The increase in soul power was just a bonus."
Flender nodded. "Xiao Gang only had half a rank of innate soul power, yet the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan pushed him up to level 29. Rongrong is the heir to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan—her martial soul evolving is completely reasonable."
The students of Blue Tyrant Academy all fell silent. 'Is evolving a martial soul really that simple?' The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was already top-tier. To evolve it further, who knows how many resources the clan had poured into it. Perhaps only the top three clans could manage something like this.
Tang San, meanwhile, drifted into fantasy. 'Ning Rongrong is the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Yu Tianming is the heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. As descendants of the upper three sects, the resources they get are beyond what normal people could dream of.'
'My father, Tang Hao—the Clear Sky Douluo—was the original successor of the Clear Sky Clan. If I can return to the clan and reclaim my heritage, how many resources would I get? Could I reach Yu Tianming's level of strength in just a few years?'
Flender rubbed his hands together and said, "Now that the Shrek and Blue Tyrant teams have merged, we still need a captain to lead the whole team. Who do you think would be suitable?"
This wasn't Shrek Academy. They were in Heaven Dou City, under the influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and the Blue Tyrant Academy itself belonged to the Blue Lightning Clan. The opinions of these elite heirs mattered.
Yu Tianming didn't bother with pleasantries. He simply said, "If you think you're strong enough to be captain, step forward. We'll settle this based on strength—fair and square."
Jing Ling and Huang Yuan exchanged glances. They had stayed at the academy long enough to know what had happened to Tai Long the previous night. A Soul Ancestor like Tai Long had nearly been beaten to death. They had no desire to stick their necks out.
As everyone hesitated, Dai Mubai, former Shrek team captain, let out a charming smile and stepped forward, patting the dust from his sleeves.
In Dai Mubai's mind, with the Shrek members backing him and even Tang San showing him respect before, who else was better suited for captain?
But just as he stepped up, Tang San also moved forward, a meaningful smile on his face. Standing beside Dai Mubai, he looked at Yu Tianming and said with a calm smile, "Brother Tianming, I'd like to compete with Mubai for the position of captain. Do you think that's alright?"
Dai Mubai's face twitched, eyes full of irritation as he glared at Tang San. 'He used to call me Boss Dai. Now it's just Mubai? Zhu Zhuqing's been sucking up to Yu Tianming and barely speaks to me. And you? A nobody from Saint Soul Village with no background or power—you dare treat me like I'm nothing?'
Yu Tianming, clearly enjoying the drama, replied, "Of course. The Blue Tyrant Team was just rebuilt. The captain should be someone with strength, someone who commands respect. Tang San, Mubai, you two will fight. The stronger one becomes captain."
Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun had just arrived in Heaven Dou City yesterday. They'd gone out to experience the city's splendor and hadn't returned all night. They had no idea Tang San had defeated Tai Long or that Soul Douluo Tai Tan had knelt to him.
At that moment, Dai Mubai noticed Zhu Zhuqing standing at the back of the team, looking at him with disdain. How could he stand that?
He glanced at Tang San and said to Yu Tianming, "This match should test our own strength and understanding of our martial souls. Using venomous hidden weapons should be off-limits."
Yu Tianming nodded. "Xiao San, what do you think?"
Back when he was just a village boy, Tang San had flattered Dai Mubai relentlessly. But now that he knew the truth about himself, he didn't care to pretend anymore. A hint of arrogance tugged at the corner of his lips. "Sure. I won't use hidden weapons this time. Let's see where Mubai's strength stands."
Yu Tianming waved a hand. "Everyone, make space. Let them fight right here."
The team members quickly stepped back, clearing an area about the size of an arena. Tang San and Dai Mubai took their positions, their eyes locked, the tension thick in the air.
Tang San mimicked the Master's posture, clasping his hands behind his back and lifting his chin. "I won't move from this spot. Mubai, go ahead and attack."
Dai Mubai stared at him, eyes glowing red. 'What's gotten into this guy today?' Still, without his hidden weapons, Tang San's fighting strength should drop significantly. Dai Mubai was confident.
With a shout, he entered martial soul possession. "White Tiger Body Barrier! White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
First and third soul skills activated. His body swelled to nearly double its size, black-and-white fur fluttering in the air. His claws gleamed with fierce energy.
With a stomp of his right foot, he lunged at Tang San, claws raised.
But Tang San didn't even flinch.
After seeing Yu Tianming's overwhelming power and realizing his own Clear Sky lineage, Tang San's attitude had changed. He had abandoned his former caution and become more bold, even arrogant.
As Dai Mubai charged, black-red Blue Silver Grass vines began writhing around Tang San's feet like iron thread worms, spreading toward Dai Mubai like a tide.
Blue Silver Bind wasn't very strong, but it consumed far less soul power than other skills. As the vines approached Dai Mubai, they twisted and curled, trying to entangle him.
Dai Mubai's martial soul, White Tiger, was already powerful. With two amplification skills active, the Blue Silver Grass barely affected him. He ignored the vines, darting forward like a dragonfly skipping across water, and quickly closed the distance to Tang San.
Still, Tang San remained calm. With his Dragon Capture Technique and Purple Demon Eye, his reaction speed was far above Dai Mubai's. His hand moved like a phantom, and a net of black-red Blue Silver Grass suddenly unfurled in front of him, catching Dai Mubai mid-pounce.
Spider Web Restraint—Tang San's third soul skill from the two-thousand-year Human-Faced Demon Spider.
This high-tier skill was terrifyingly effective. Once ensnared, without fire or lightning elements, it was almost impossible to break free through strength alone.
As the net tightened, more Blue Silver Grass surged forward, wrapping around Dai Mubai completely.
In response, Dai Mubai fired off his second soul skill—White Tiger Light Wave. A beam of white light shot from his mouth through the gaps in the net, striking toward Tang San. But it only destroyed a few vines and couldn't shift the tide.
Under Tang San's control, the vines writhed violently. The sharp thorns tore at the White Tiger's hide, injecting paralytic poison. At the same time, his second soul skill—Power Drain—activated, sapping Dai Mubai's remaining soul power.
Before long, Dai Mubai fell out of martial soul possession and collapsed, utterly drained.
Tang San walked over slowly, looking down at him. "Mubai, it seems there's still a gap between our strength. You'll have to train harder in the future." Though his words were polite, the arrogance in his eyes was unmistakable—he had completely crushed him.
The Shrek group watched in silence—some shocked, like Oscar and Ma Hongjun, others indifferent, like Zhu Zhuqing. But everyone felt it: Dai Mubai's pride had been completely shattered.
Overwhelmed by shame and anger, Dai Mubai clenched his fists until his nails dug into his palms. Blood dripped between his fingers.
"Xiao San… with strength like that, I concede willingly. You deserve to be captain." Dai Mubai swallowed his hatred, speaking with a calm expression. He wasn't just a brute—royal upbringing had taught him how to keep face.
As if that was the cue, Xiao Wu ran over and hugged Tang San tightly. "San-ge, you were amazing! You beat Boss Dai so easily!"
The former Shrek teammates and the Blue Tyrant students all murmured among themselves, filled with admiration for Tang San's strength.
In his previous life, Tang San had been a mere assassin living in the shadows. In this life, he had been a poor farm boy. He had never felt such widespread admiration and respect. A smile crept across his lips as he looked to the sky. 'So this is what it feels like to be admired… If I could rise to the top of the world, how glorious would that be?'
Yu Tianming clapped gently, stepping forward. "Since the outcome is clear, Tang San will be the captain of the Blue Tyrant Battle Team. From now on, he'll lead the team. Dai Mubai and Huang Yuan—Wolf and Tiger—will be the primary offense. Xiao Wu, though a power type, is agile enough to pair with Jing Ling. As for the rest, Flender will handle the team's logistics and planning."
With that, Yu Tianming waved and stepped aside, chatting casually with Qian Renxue.
Flender resumed giving instructions and organizing the team's details.
Tang San, still basking in his victory, happened to notice the well-dressed and handsome man standing beside Yu Tianming. 'Someone who can stand so casually beside Yu Tianming must be a noble—probably a big shot in Heaven Dou City.'
He whispered to Ning Rongrong, "Rongrong, do you know who that man beside Brother Tianming is? He doesn't look like an ordinary person."
"That's Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou Empire. He's also my father's disciple. Brother Tianming, as the Blue Lightning Clan's heir, has strong ties with both the Heaven Dou and Star Luo princes," Ning Rongrong whispered back.
Tang San's eyes lit up. 'So these high-born kids all build connections with powerful nobles. I haven't yet been recognized by the Clear Sky Clan, but if I gain their support… maybe I can reclaim the clan's succession rights.' A fire of determination lit in his heart.
That day marked the official formation of the new Blue Tyrant Battle Team. After Flender wrapped up his arrangements, everyone dispersed.
Seeing that Yu Tianming and Qian Renxue were still deep in conversation nearby, Tang San hesitated for a moment before walking over.
Yu Tianming glanced at him, then said to Qian Renxue with a meaningful smile, "When the Blue Lightning Clan and the Seven Treasure Clan support you, it's just a shame the Clear Sky Clan isn't here. Otherwise, the upper three sects would be complete."
Tang San stepped up with a bright smile. "Brother Tianming, were you talking about the Clear Sky Clan just now?"
Qian Renxue looked at the eager Tang San and asked curiously, "We were discussing the major clans of the Heaven Dou Empire. What, little brother, are you interested too?"
A violet glow flashed in Tang San's eyes. "Actually, I have some ties with the Clear Sky Clan."
Qian Renxue's expression grew even more intrigued. 'Clear Sky Clan uses hammers, not plant-like martial souls that look like worms…' She smiled. "Oh? You have ties with the Clear Sky Clan? Do tell."
"My father is from the Clear Sky Clan. The clan is now secluded near Heaven Dou City, and they've long had close ties with the Empire," Tang San said confidently.
Yu Tianming's expression twitched. 'He's pulling out the Clear Sky name now? But the Clear Sky Clan has long declined—and it was Tang San's own father who offended Spirit Hall and forced them into hiding!'
(End of Chapter)
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