Chapter 171: Chapter 168: Let You Know What It Means to "Hide"
The people from Star Luo Royal Academy were choking with frustration.
There was no doubt about that.
But as Bibi Dong had said, the competition continued. Except for themselves, no one cared about their inner feelings.
And so, the undefeated Star Luo Royal Academy faced off against Shrek Academy.
This time, there was no more talking. As soon as the match began, the most intense offensive was unleashed.
What was surprising was that, after getting through the first two rounds with good fortune, keeping a low profile, Tang San had actually reached the level of a Fifth-Ring Spirit Ancestor!
Moreover, with two yellow, one purple, and two black Soul Rings, his strength was equally formidable.
As soon as the battle started, the Star Luo side saw the Soul Rings displayed by Tang San and wasted no time—Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun once again used their Martial Spirit Fusion technique, attacking Tang San directly.
The other members of Shrek, with only Dai Mubai having reached the Fourth-Ring Soul Elder level, couldn't create much of a stir against the siege of Star Luo's other members.
However, Tang San wasn't bothered at all. A vibrant life force emanated from his body, covering the entire arena.
It was a domain!
Everyone was shocked. It became clear that, aside from Li Yu, Tang San talent was also extraordinary!
Countless tough Blue Silver Grasses sprouted from the arena floor.
Tang San didn't choose to face the White Tiger head-on. Instead, his body suddenly soared into the air, avoiding the White Tiger's pursuit.
The Blue Silver Grasses that had grown, like tentacles, tightly bound the other members of Star Luo Royal Academy, allowing Dai Mubai and the others to break free one by one.
The White Tiger couldn't allow this to happen.
Though it didn't understand why a Fifth-Ring Spirit Ancestor like Tang San had gained the ability to fly, now was not the time to think about that.
Thus, the White Tiger pounced toward Dai Mubai and the others.
The Blue Silver Grasses, like tough tentacles, once again blocked the White Tiger.
For the others, the Blue Silver Grasses turned into a massive prison, trapping them all inside.
One by one, "cells" were formed, and Dai Mubai and the others continued breaking them down.
This was Tang San fifth Soul Ring's ability—Blue Silver Prison.
After the "entry order" of the Blue Silver Emperor changed, it merely rearranged the order of Tang San skills.
But the Blue Silver Prison skill was clearly much stronger now, given the higher age of the Soul Ring.
Inside the White Tiger, Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun kept cursing.
But Tang San didn't pay attention. With the flying ability granted by the Blue Silver Emperor's Right Leg Bone, he remained floating in the air.
After a brief moment of surprise, all the Title Douluos clearly guessed that this ability to fly came from a Soul Bone. They also made guesses about where it came from.
But Tang San identity was no longer a secret, and they didn't dare to be greedy, perhaps because the situation wasn't right, so they all remained silent.
On the field, the White Tiger, repeatedly interrupted, finally couldn't take it anymore. It used White Tiger Break once again, finally freeing itself from Tang San interference.
At this point, three members of the Star Luo side had already been eliminated.
The White Tiger charged toward Dai Mubai and the others, but to everyone's surprise, they didn't counterattack. Instead, they voluntarily jumped off the stage.
At this moment, Tang San used Blue Silver Overlord Spear. In addition to its sharpness, the spear's body also gathered a terrifying murderous aura.
Its target was precisely where the White Tiger was about to land!
Tang San timing was exquisite, and the White Tiger couldn't avoid it.
Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, with great determination, immediately withdrew from their Martial Spirit Fusion technique. In the nick of time, the White Tiger dissipated, and the two figures split in opposite directions.
Boom!
But the Blue Silver Overlord Spear still struck, causing them to suffer considerable injuries. However, it was far better than the price they would have paid if they had taken the full brunt of the White Tiger's attack while still in Fusion.
Tang San finally landed, his gaze cold as he looked at the four remaining members of Star Luo Royal Academy.
"Tang San, even though you're a Fifth-Ring Spirit Ancestor, right now, everyone's Soul Power has been greatly consumed. You alone, can you still fight against the four of us?" Dai Weisi squinted at Tang San, though his body remained in high alert.
The others were similarly cautious.
"Consumption?" Tang San smiled slightly. One of the abilities of his Blue Silver Domain, Embracing the Sea, began to take effect.
Although the arena didn't have the abundance of Blue Silver Grass like the forests, Embracing the Sea still had some effect, causing Tang San Soul Power to recover at a faster rate than Dai Weisi and the others.
That was enough!
"Brothers, go! Even though his recovery is fast, it's still not enough. It's nothing more than a drop in the bucket," Dai Weisi ordered, and the four of them surrounded Tang San.
But the Wildfire Burns Forever ability made it difficult for them to get close to Tang San, and they couldn't cause him any harm.
Instead, they were growing weaker by the second.
In the end, only Tang San remained standing on the stage.
This had almost become a one-man show for Tang San, single-handedly dragging the Star Luo Royal Academy team down.
Star Luo Royal Academy, eliminated.
Shrek Academy advanced to the fourth round and secured a spot in the top six.
Once again, everyone recognized Tang San strength and talent.
But they didn't hold much hope for Shrek Academy, as it only had Tang San carrying the team. Dai Mubai, though at the Fourth-Ring level, seemed weak compared to the main members of Qian Yu Academy and Spirit Hall Academy.
And with that, the third round of the competition concluded, and the top six teams of this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament were now confirmed.
Among them, Qian Yu Academy, Spirit Hall Academy, and Shrek Academy had a significant strength gap.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team 1 was in the second tier.
The other two teams had good luck with their draws, not considered strong teams, and remained mostly unnoticed.
...
The next day, the draw for the fourth round was held. To everyone's surprise, Qian Yu Academy fourth-round opponent was Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team 1.
Shrek Academy and Spirit Hall Academy drew other teams.
The three teams, all from the second tier, did not face each other.
As a result, Heaven Dou Team 1 and the other two teams all forfeited.
The fourth round was completed a day ahead of schedule.
Qian Yu Academy, Spirit Hall Academy, and Shrek Academy directly advanced to the final round!
"Well, this saves us some effort," Li Yu said when he heard the news, somewhat helpless and amused.
But this outcome wasn't entirely bad.
However, he also understood that these three teams not facing each other was likely not just due to luck—there must be something behind it.
Clearly, Spirit Hall Academy didn't want to reveal its hidden tactics too soon.
As for Shrek, they didn't have the power to influence the "luck" of the draws yet.
Without Tang Hao intervention, who could have that kind of influence?
"Hiding?" Li Yu shook his head and smiled.
What's there to hide? He knew exactly what the other two teams thought were their trump cards.
And besides, it was the final round. He wanted everyone to know what true "hiding" meant.