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Chapter 361: Chapter 361: The Gaze of Shi Nian – Have Tang San and His Team Been Targeted?

As Xiao Wu felt Tang San's gaze, she shuddered with disgust and glared at him. "Tang San, what are you staring at? Don't tell me you still have feelings for me?"

Ignoring her, Tang San turned his focus to Su Ming. Reflecting on his past encounters with him, Tang San felt deeply wronged. He believed many things that should have belonged to him had somehow ended up with Su Ming, even Xiao Wu. With his past-life memories and knowledge of martial arts, wasn't he supposed to be the chosen one in this world?

But Su Ming's strength had likely reached the level of a Soul King, while he remained a Soul Ancestor. He needed to bide his time. "Su Ming, word is that you're already a Soul King. But don't get too comfortable; I may be weaker now, but that won't last. Just wait and see."

Su Ming caught a hint of something unusual in Tang San's voice. If Tang San had guessed he was a Soul King, where did he get his confidence? Did he have some new trick up his sleeve? Or was it simply Yu Xiaogang's strategies that made Tang San believe he could overcome stronger opponents?

Su Ming shook his head. "I don't know where you got that confidence, but it's fine. I was just worried you'd fail to pass the qualifiers, so I thought I'd remind you. We, Heaven Dou Team One, don't need to participate in the qualifiers, you know…"

Before Su Ming could finish, Dugu Yan shot a frosty look at Yu Tianheng, who was avoiding her gaze. "Yu Tianheng! I can't believe I had feelings for you once. I must've been blind. You better hope we don't meet in the finals, or I'll make sure you regret it. We have some things to settle."

Her words resonated with the other former members of the Royal Battle Team. "After all, he was our captain," they grumbled, "and he almost got us killed!"

Yu Tianxin, the current leader of Thunder Academy, stepped forward confidently. "Su Ming, I know you have unresolved issues with some of our team members. But we'll settle this another time. Thunder Academy will definitely advance from the qualifiers, and we'll be ready to face Heaven Dou Team One."

Su Ming waved his hand dismissively and led his team away, not taking Yu Tianxin's words seriously. Although Yu Tianxin showed promise, he doubted he could even handle Shui Bing'er.

Yu Xiaogang placed a hand on Yu Tianxin's shoulder, encouraging calm. "Stay focused; don't let this affect your performance in the qualifiers. We'll find other ways to handle this."

"Let's head to the opening ceremony. Afterward, there'll be the first match of the qualifiers, though it's unlikely we'll draw Team Two. Let's just watch," he said.

Privately, Tang San hoped that Team Two would draw Thunder Academy. If they couldn't compete with Su Ming's team yet, a clash with Team Two would be a good start to even the score. Leaning over, he whispered to Dai Mubai, "Boss Dai, don't go all out in the qualifiers. Use this time to increase your strength as much as you can."

Dai Mubai nodded, knowing that Tang San's instructions were intended to buy him more time to train. Meanwhile, the Thunder Academy team waited in the main arena's rest area, watching the start of the competition.

Su Ming's team, along with Heaven Dou Team Two, also settled nearby. Su Ming scanned the crowd, noting several familiar faces from other academies, including the Tianshui, Blazing Fire, Godwind, and Sky Azure Academies. When Shui Bing'er noticed him looking her way, she offered a slight smile, while Shui Yue'er gave a cheerful wave.

However, Su Ming's attention turned to Shi Nian, the teacher from Sky Azure Academy. The spirit bone with the Mirage attribute was still in his possession. Perhaps he'd find an opportunity to acquire it. However, he decided to hold off for now. Besides, he realized that Sky Azure Academy had recently spotted Tang San's team, and judging by their expressions, something had been said.

Sky Azure Academy's members had already shared something with Shi Nian, who now cast an ominous look at Tang San's team. Su Ming's lips curved into a knowing smile. It seemed Tang San had drawn the attention of Shi Nian. If Shi Nian could manage to eliminate Tang San, it would be ideal—though he doubted that, given Tang Hao's presence. But seeing Tang San suffer a little would be worth it.

After a lengthy ceremony, it was finally time for Heaven Dou Team Two's captain to step up for the first draw. Su Ming watched with interest, wondering who their opponent would be.

The captain's expression changed drastically—from confidence to dismay—as he read the result.


Chapter 362: Chapter 362: The Opening Match – Blazing Fire Academy’s Impressive Power, and Team Two’s Terrible Luck

The captain of Heaven Dou's Team Two handed the draw results to the announcer with a slightly grim expression. The announcer, glancing at the outcome, appeared momentarily stunned. It seemed Team Two's luck wasn't on their side; they'd drawn a tough opponent right off the bat.

He announced loudly, "The first match of the qualifiers: Heaven Dou Team Two versus Blazing Fire Academy! Teams, please enter the arena!"

At that, Su Ming and his teammates finally understood why Team Two's captain looked so downcast. Su Ming almost felt sympathy—his luck was awful.

Even without Shrek Academy in the picture, Team Two had drawn Blazing Fire Academy. Truly unfortunate.

Tang San, meanwhile, seemed a bit disappointed; he had hoped Team Two might face his own team.

Yu Xiaogang, noticing Tang San's thoughts, said seriously, "Tang San, watch this match closely. Blazing Fire Academy is one of the Five Elemental Academies and shouldn't be underestimated. Today, we can analyze their spirit levels and abilities, which will help us prepare for later matches."

Calming himself, Tang San focused intently on the arena. As the team's control-type spirit master, he needed a clear understanding of Blazing Fire Academy's strength to prepare effective countermeasures.

Meanwhile, the large screen displayed both teams' spirits and spirit power levels.

Blazing Fire Academy lineup:

Captain: Huo Wushuang, Level 43 Assault-type Spirit Ancestor, Spirit: Fire Unicorn Dragon

Vice Captain: Huo Wu, Level 47 Control-type Spirit Ancestor, Spirit: Fire Shadow

Member: Huo Yun, Level 38 Agility-type Spirit Expert, Spirit: Fire Crane

Member: Huo Yu, Level 41 Agility-type Spirit Expert, Spirit: Fire Crane

Member: Huo Lie, Level 42 Agility-type Spirit Ancestor, Spirit: Fire Leopard

Member: Huo Chui, Level 41 Support-type Tool Spirit Ancestor, Spirit: Fire Spark

Member: Huo Jun, Level 41 Support-type Spirit Ancestor, Spirit: Fire Spark

All seven members were the primary fighters for Blazing Fire Academy. Huo Wu had instructed her team to refrain from using their fourth spirit rings unless necessary, preserving their strength for later rounds.

Su Ming's gaze settled on Huo Wu. Her strength had increased rapidly, and the entire team's level seemed much higher than he remembered. In the original timeline, only Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, and the Fire Leopard spirit user were supposed to be Spirit Ancestors. Was this some butterfly effect?

System: Heh, heh, heh.

Meanwhile, the Blazing Fire team was far from happy. Nine months prior, Huo Wu had suddenly thrown them into relentless training. Their days had consisted of nothing but intense training, with only brief breaks for meals and four hours of sleep. It was torture—but effective. Because of Huo Wu's strict regime, those on the brink of reaching the Spirit Ancestor level had managed to break through and obtain their fourth spirit rings.

The audience was stunned by Blazing Fire Academy's prowess, including the announcer, who exclaimed, "Six Spirit Ancestors in one team! This level of strength is incredible. Let's see how Heaven Dou's Team Two responds to the challenge. Let the match begin!"

In the royal box, Emperor Xue Ye turned to Ning Fengzhi and Salas, observing, "The quality of this year's students is remarkable. Usually, the Five Elemental Academies have around three Spirit Ancestors each. Yet Blazing Fire Academy now has six."

Ning Fengzhi smiled, "No need to worry, Your Majesty. Team Two was never expected to reach the finals. This year's Team One, however, is exceptional." Ning Fengzhi avoided mentioning the presence of three Spirit Kings in Team One, particularly with Salas from the Spirit Hall nearby.

Understanding the message, Emperor Xue Ye nodded approvingly. Salas, however, narrowed his eyes. The two old foxes were hiding something, but he knew Team One contained at least one Spirit King. His sources had informed him about their recent friendly match against Tianshui Academy, with a Spirit King among them.

In the arena, as expected, Blazing Fire Academy won handily. The gap in power was too great for Team Two, who didn't have a single Spirit Ancestor on their side.

As the match concluded, Huo Wu glanced triumphantly in Su Ming's direction. Su Ming assumed this was a display of arrogance. Perhaps defeating Team Two had given her an inflated sense of confidence, and she wanted to flaunt it in front of Team One.

But, in truth, Huo Wu was silently sending a message to Su Ming: "This is my true strength! We'll see you in the finals."

There was indeed a hint of challenge in her gaze. That was just like Huo Wu.

While Huo Wu's strength, combined with the two Spirit Ancestor support members on her team, was troublesome, Su Ming was less concerned for himself and more curious about how Tang San would handle them.


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