Chapitre 346: Fireproof, Blue Silver Grass (3)
"Ah?"
Feng Xiaotian's eyes opened wide. Even though he'd always had that intention, having it pointed out by Huo Wu in front of everyone still left him embarrassed.
"Are you or aren't you?"
Huo Wu didn't seem to pay any attention to the many gazes currently focused on them.
Feng Xiaotian looked distracted a moment. He looked at Huo Wushuang to the side, but right now Huo Wushuang was equally astonished, he couldn't understand why Huo Wu would say something like that at this time. He and Huo Wu were siblings, and he'd always been extremely doting towards this little sister.
"Are you a man or not? If you are then be one, if not, then don't. Don't tell me you won't even speak?"
Huo Wu's voice was somewhat cold, perfectly opposite to her spirit attributes.
"Yes, I've always liked you very much."
Feng Xiaotian didn't want to become a laughingstock, and if he didn't confess now, perhaps he would never have the chance to pursue Huo Wu again.
Huo Wu nodded to him, saying:
"Fine, as long as you can defeat Shrek Academy, defeat that Tang San, i'll agree to go out with you. Big brother, let's go."
Finished speaking, she took the lead to head outside, leaving behind the stunned Godwind Academy group.
Huo Wu had grown up in an environment where she was the focus of everyone's attention. Even as a girl, whether at home or at the academy, she'd always been cherished. Further adding her extraordinary talent, she had always been at the summit of her peers. This year she was nineteen, and had already reached fortieth ranked strength. At Blazing Academy this could be said to be unprecedented. Her pride was justified. In appearance, strength, background, she didn't lack the capital for pride. However, right now she was unable to forget Tang San's expression, and even more unable to forget Tang San calling her naive.
To Huo Wu, she hadn't lost just a match, but at the same time she had lost her pride and dignity. The outcome of this match was really a huge blow to her. What she was most unable to accept was that Tang San's attributes restraining hers left her without the chance to turn the tables on him.
Even Huo Wushuang was unable to completely understand his little sister's mind, and for the moment he could only catch up.
Feng Xiaotian stupidly looked in the direction Huo Wu disappeared, only returning to his senses after her silhouette was completely gone.
'What did she say? She said she'd give me the chance to date? As long as I can defeat Shrek Academy's Tang San, she'll agree to be my girlfriend? Heavens, this is practically meat pies falling from heaven.'
As he gradually returned to his senses, unstoppable excitement began to set his heart on fire, liking Huo Wu wasn't a matter of a day or two. Godwind Academy and Blazing Academy were very close, and they also interacted frequently. When he first saw Huo Wu six years ago, he had at once fallen for this beautiful and talented young woman. In order to pursue Huo Wu, he had even put aside his dignity to make friends with Huo Wushuang, and when exchanging pointers with these two siblings, he had never won. But even like this, Huo Wu had always been neither cold nor warm towards him. Now that the chance had finally come, Feng Xiaotian's heart was blazing with the power of love. He suddenly discovered that Shrek Academy's team members were so cute, their victory today had been so timely. 'This really is excellent. The chance is finally here, Huo Wu, just wait, I'll use strength to prove I'm the man who suits you the most.'
...
The Shrek Academy group naturally didn't know about the agreement the Godwind Academy and Blazing Academy had reached, and without resting long, directly returned to the Academy.
Just as they entered the door, Tang San was called over by Grandmaster. The others were all long since used to this, after all, Tang San was Grandmaster's direct disciple.
Following grandmaster to his office, Tang San closed the door.
Even though Grandmaster's expression was calm, his brows were slightly wrinkled. With a wave of his hand, he indicated Tang San should sit first.
"Little San, you overdid it somewhat."
Grandmaster's unexpected words left Tang San distracted, but he didn't utter a word, calmly waiting for his Teacher's rebuke.
Grandmaster said in a low voice:
"What I mean is that you've already exposed too much of your strength. Among the academy team members in the tournament qualifiers, your show is too distinct. By now, not only is every academy paying attention to you, even those fellows in the VIP seats might be following you extremely closely. This isn't a good thing."
Tang San said with a wry smile:
"Teacher, you've also seen that our opponents are strong. This isn't what I wanted, but if I didn't do it, it would be very difficult for us to win."
Grandmaster sighed lightly, saying:
"I understand. This wouldn't be a problem if you had the backing of a formidable power. But don't forget that last time Blue Sunshine Academy's Shi Nian tried to assassinate you. Why did he dare try that? Because you don't have enough strength behind you. The tallest tree in the forest will be broken by the wind. Right now I'm considering whether to start keeping you out of the matches until the finals."
Tang San shook his head, firmly saying:
"No, Teacher, I have to appear. And furthermore, I have to continue leading everyone to continue winning. It's always better if I alone draw attention than if the whole team does. The opponents' attention always being on me will no doubt relax their guard against the others. We Shrek Seven Devils are as one. I think this is the only way that can let us go even further in the finals, when our opponents become even more difficult to deal with."
Grandmaster smiled slightly, walking to Tang San's side and clapping his shoulder,
"You see very far. Your way of handling things isn't mistaken. However, you must remember, even if the team's strength is hidden even deeper, if something happens to you, it will also lead to the collapse of the whole team. I won't oppose your way of handling things, but from now on, every day when you go to and from the stadium, I will have Erlong go with you. Moreover, no matter when, you must be together with your companions. I don't want you to have any accidents."
"Yes, Teacher."
Grandmaster continued:
"Today you've revealed your fire immunity and close combat ability. Honestly, even I didn't know your close combat had reached such a level. In later matches, there's no harm in using some of your own fighting skills. With your present spirit power and spirit ring amplification to your body, unless there's another opponent with a spirit bone, it should be very difficult for people to contend against you without using spirit abilities. You must grasp this point properly. As long as you can do it well, you won't be just a control system Spirit Master, but also a power attack system Spirit Master. But you must also pay attention in matches, your opponents will also try to restrain you according to your strength. Although your control capability in matches is pretty good, you still can't draw out the full strength of your team members, otherwise you would have it a lot easier. This is also where you must pay attention. Among your later opponents, there's still the Godwind, Skywater, and Thunderclap Academies. Among them, I'm not too worried about Skywater Academy. Your greatest threats are the other two academies. Whether it's Godwind Academy's speed or Thunderclap Academy's burst power, they're both difficult to handle. What I mean is, I hope you can give up on these two matches. Like this, while you won't take the first position going into the next phase, but at the same time you won't have to reveal too much of your strength."
In terms of strategy, Grandmaster's proposal was no doubt perfect, as long as they could reach the top five in the qualifiers they would be in the clear, however, did they really had to avoid fighting?
Tang San hesitated moment, but still firmly shook his head,
"Teacher, after the end of this tournament, we will all have to graduate. Let us leave behind something for the Academy."
Grandmaster smiled slightly, saying:
"I knew you'd say that. On the surface you seem very mild mannered, but in fact, deep in your heart you're actually extremely rigid. This kind of unyielding spirit is admittedly good, but you must remember, it's easier to break what's rigid. Back in those days, your father apparently suffered because of this."
"My heart being rigid is perhaps because of your influence."
Hearing Grandmaster mention his father, Tang San couldn't keep his eyes from darkening. Recently he'd obtained a lot of information about his father, even about his life's experience, but, where was his father really? In all these years, he had never returned to see him. If it really was as Grandmaster said, and father really cared for him, then why didn't he return? Even seeing him once would be good!
"You're still young, I hope you can cultivate without distractions. If you really can obtain victory in this tournament, then I'll arrange for you to enter a long period of secret cultivation. Let the outside world forget about you. Because right now, you're not strong enough to protect yourself, and even more unable to keep you out of the whirlpool of struggle between all sides."
What Grandmaster said made Tang San's heart shiver, master and disciple looked eye to eye, and Tang San silently nodded.
...
One day later, Shrek Academy met their twelfth opponent.
This opponent made Tang San somewhat excited, and left him even thirstier for victory than against Blazing Academy. Their twelfth opponent wasn't the five great elemental academies, but Blue Sunshine Academy.
The academy led by the Shi Nian who once had almost condemned Tang San to hell.
It was less than an hour to the start of the match, and all academy teams were already waiting in the rest area. This time Shrek Academy wouldn't appear in the first round, but in the third.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
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