"Are you sure?" Grandmaster couldn't believe that Zeng Yi would say such words.
"You think they can handle it? Or are you just confident in them?"
Upon learning about the details of the Emperor Team, Grandmaster was shocked. He had some hesitation in letting Tang San and his group fight against this team. However, after observing their battles for the past month, Grandmaster knew their strengths. Although they weren't a team of Soul Elders, Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun had the power to confront them. In addition, Ning Rongrong's martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, had auxiliary abilities stronger than many three-ringed auxiliary Soul Elders, even though she was only at the second-rank Spirit Master level.
Their combat strength was not bad, but their only weakness was their insufficient soul power. If they couldn't defeat their opponents within a certain amount of time, they would be at a disadvantage due to exhaustion.
However, these factors were uncertain, and the actual situation would depend on the performance in battle.
Originally, Flender had intended for Zeng Yi to participate in this battle, but Grandmaster didn't want that. Once Zeng Yi joined, there would be no uncertainty about the outcome of the battle.
Grandmaster wanted to see an intense and unpredictable fight, not a one-sided suppression without any suspense. It wouldn't be meaningful for anyone else.
Furthermore, Grandmaster also wanted to defeat the Emperor Team, to prove himself and prove himself to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.
However, Zeng Yi wasn't his apprentice. Achieving results with the help of others wasn't what Yu Xiaogang wanted.
"It should be."
Zeng Yi wasn't too sure, but giving a fifty-fifty chance was already a fair answer. Originally, according to the original script, Shrek Seven Devils were supposed to win easily since Zeng Yi already knew the outcome.
But now, with his interference as an outsider, the Emperor Team wouldn't underestimate their opponents like before. They might take this fight very seriously, which would make it difficult for Shrek Seven Devils.
However, Shrek Seven Devils at this time were stronger compared to themselves in the original story.
In this case, it was hard to say who would win the battle. Zeng Yi could only say it was a fifty-fifty chance.
"Uh..."
Seeing Zeng Yi's uncertain expression, Grandmaster couldn't help but remain silent.
You just said that without thinking, didn't you?
"By the way, how does this Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit Master control her soul power?" Tang San's gaze stopped on the name Dugu Yan, and he asked in confusion.
"Poison!" Grandmaster spit out a word.
After hearing that, Tang San's eyes flickered. If it was poison, he wasn't afraid. After all, in the Tang Sect, he was unrivaled when it came to using poison.
"We need to pay special attention to the opponent's auxiliary Soul Master!" Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke up.
"Hehe, of course! Didn't Zeng Yi tell us before? Focus on taking out the healer first in group battles." Ma Hongjun grinned mischievously.
The term "healer" was proposed by Zeng Yi and became the common designation for all female auxiliary Soul Masters. It was unanimously recognized by the Shrek team, except Ning Rongrong since she was an auxiliary Soul Master and also a young girl. Being called a "healer" was an insult, wasn't it?
She felt that all of this was targeting her.
"Get lost!" Grandmaster looked at Ning Rongrong, feeling that she seemed to know something.
In all his years of researching martial souls, he had never come across the Nine Heart Flowering Apple martial soul. He didn't understand the nature of this martial soul and its auxiliary effects.
"Rongrong, do you know about the Nine Heart Flowering Apple martial soul?" he asked.
"Yes!" Ning Rongrong nodded with a serious expression and said, "My father told me about this martial soul. It's a unique martial soul that has been passed down for generations. Only one inheritor exists in each generation."
Upon hearing Ning Rongrong's words, the others became interested. Such a unique existence, could its auxiliary abilities surpass the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?
"What is its auxiliary effect?" Oscar asked.
Ning Rongrong said in a solemn tone, "The Nine Heart Flowering Apple specializes in one ability. Regardless of the number of soul rings, it only has one soul skill. This is its terrifying aspect. Its role is to provide comprehensive healing for the entire team. As long as there is a Nine Heart Flowering Apple Soul Master on the battlefield, we won't be able to inflict any damage on the Emperor Team."
"If it weren't for the rarity of the Nine Heart Flowering Apple, it would have been sitting in the first auxiliary position, not me with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Hearing Ning Rongrong's words, the others' expressions became rigid and grim.
With such a lineup, the Emperor Team could be considered a near-perfect combination. They had control with the cunning Jade Phosphor Serpent's venom, explosive power with the continent's number one beast martial soul, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, speed with two agile attack-type Soul Ancestors, and defense with the incomparably strong Xuanwu Tortoise martial soul in their team.
Behind them, there was a Nine Heart Flowering Apple Soul Master providing continuous combat ability.
With this combination, their soul power level, and the configuration of their soul rings, they were overwhelmingly strong.
"A Nine Heart Flowering Apple? Can it really be that outrageous?" Zeng Yi disagreed with Ning Rongrong's view.
The others were surprised by Zeng Yi's comment.
"By what you're saying, isn't this Nine Heart Flowering Apple too useless? With only one soul skill, even if it's an ordinary healing effect? What use can it have?" Zeng Yi derided the Nine Heart Flowering Apple, not considering it important.
"Can't an auxiliary Soul Master provide some useful status effects to their teammates instead of just healing them? Are they just there to heal their teammates and then continue bearing the pain inflicted on them by others?"
"If they can provide great healing outside of battles, that's fine. But during battles, when facing an auxiliary Soul Master with similar strength, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda can amplify the strength of your teammates, while her teammates don't receive any enhancement. This instantly creates a significant disparity in strength between the two, to the point of being able to kill the opponent in an instant. In that case, can the Nine Heart Flowering Apple still save a dead person?" Zeng Yi looked at Ning Rongrong and spoke.
"So, the Nine Heart Flowering Apple is far inferior to your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! Have some confidence, my apprentice!"
"Really? Do you think I'm stronger than the Nine Heart Flowering Apple Soul Master?" Ning Rongrong's expression became instantly joyful, her eyes focusing on Zeng Yi and shining brightly.
It was the first time she had received praise from Zeng Yi.
Although her father had told her that the Nine Heart Flowering Apple had superior auxiliary abilities compared to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Ning Rongrong naturally had her pride and didn't believe that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was inferior. The title of the number one auxiliary martial soul in the world should belong to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!
Zeng Yi nodded and confidently said, "Of course, you are stronger than the Nine Heart Flowering Apple."
In his opinion, healing was truly the worst auxiliary ability. It would be better to increase attack power or grant status effects!
During a critical moment in battle, if the healer didn't manage to heal in time, someone might die. This wasn't a game where there was a chance to respawn.
Upon Zeng Yi's affirmation, Ning Rongrong showed a sweet smile. However, Zeng Yi didn't pay her any attention and continued to gaze at the others, saying, "Besides, aren't there no opponents worthy of your team in group battles? Now you have a worthy opponent to fight seriously against. Regardless of winning or losing, you will gain great benefits."
"Hahaha, perfect! I'm excited to spar with a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master!" Dai Mubai laughed heartily, rubbing his hands together. Flames flickered in his eyes, filled with battle spirit.
Zeng Yi's words ignited a burning battle intent in the eyes of everyone else, including the usually calm Tang San. The flames of battle spirit flickered in his gaze as well.
Grandmaster said, "Zeng Yi is right. This is a chance for you to experience such a battle, which is a kind of practice. The Emperor Team is the climax of your second phase, and it's the most suitable. Moreover, we do have a chance of winning."
Grandmaster paused for a moment, then looked at Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing, assessing them.
"Xiao San, this time you can use the Eight Spider Lances, as well as Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai."
"The three of you will be the key to victory in this battle."
Grandmaster's words puzzled the others. They could understand Tang San and the others, but didn't understand why he singled out Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai.
However, upon hearing Grandmaster's words, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing both knew what he meant.
Dai Mubai couldn't help but cast a complicated look toward Zhu Zhuqing, a bitter smile unconsciously appearing at the corner of his mouth.
As for Zhu Zhuqing, she sat silently in her seat, placing the Clear Shadow across her legs. She gently stroked the icy sheath with one hand.
She maintained a calm expression, her pitch-black eyes devoid of any emotional fluctuations.
Like a tranquil pool, serene and profound.