Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Battle with the Emperor Battle Team
The Grandmaster looked seriously at Meng Bei and spoke:
"Meng Bei, when dealing with a spirit master like Dugu Yan, the most important thing is to finish the battle quickly, not allowing her to use her spirit abilities. Xiao San is a control-type spirit master, and his offensive skills aren't his strength. I believe it would be best for you two to switch opponents under the current circumstances."
As soon as he said this, Meng Bei hadn't even responded when Tang San immediately protested.
"Teacher, there's no need to switch opponents! I can handle Dugu Yan's poison!"
The Grandmaster's face darkened.
"Tang San, now is not the time to show off. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, and you must learn to acknowledge your own shortcomings!"
Tang San hurriedly tried to explain.
"I'm not showing off. I truly have a way to counter her poison!"
"But, Teacher, I really—"
"Enough!" the Grandmaster interrupted sharply.
"In your last battle, you suffered a serious injury because of your overconfidence. Haven't you learned your lesson yet? If you insist on being reckless, then don't consider me your teacher anymore!"
The Grandmaster was referring to the earlier match against the Rock Armor Team, where Meng Bei had advised Tang San not to push himself too hard. Tang San had ignored the advice, resulting in serious injuries. Bringing up this incident rendered Tang San speechless.
Especially since the Grandmaster had said, "If you insist on being reckless, don't consider me your teacher anymore." To Tang San, a teacher was like a father. Hearing this, he dared not defy the Grandmaster further.
The Grandmaster then turned to Meng Bei.
"Well, Meng Bei, are you willing to switch opponents with Tang San?"
Meng Bei had no objections and readily agreed. However, he had reservations about the Grandmaster's decision.
It made sense to let Tang San face Dugu Yan; his expertise with toxins from his previous life could potentially help him identify her weaknesses. However, asking Tang San to face Yu Tianheng, a level 39 assault-type spirit master with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit, was a different story. Meng Bei doubted Tang San could win, barring the use of his Eight Spider Lances or the Clear Sky Hammer for a surprise attack.
Meng Bei decided to give Tang San a heads-up.
It wasn't out of pure goodwill but rather to avoid blame if Tang San lost and got upset.
"Brother San, Yu Tianheng's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon can undergo dragon transformation. Once transformed, his lightning is formidable. Be cautious when fighting him," Meng Bei advised.
Tang San brushed it off confidently. If Meng Bei could defeat Yu Tianheng, so could he. After all, why would the Blue Silver Grass be any less capable than a snow rabbit?
"Don't worry, Meng Bei. I've got this!"
The Grandmaster, too, was confident in Tang San. He didn't know much about Yu Tianheng but deduced from Meng Bei's description that while he had a strong spirit power, his actual combat ability wasn't exceptional.
With Tang San's extraordinary talent as a dual spirit wielder with external spirit bones, the Grandmaster believed Tang San could easily handle Yu Tianheng.
Thus, the plan was set.
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The next day, the Shrek team arrived at Soto Grand Spirit Arena. On their way, they encountered the Emperor Battle Team. Both sides refrained from interacting, with their leader, Qin Ming, merely nodding to Flender in greeting. This distance was maintained to avoid suspicion since Spirit Arena battles involved betting and other activities.
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Once the battle began, the Emperor Battle Team sent their frontliners, Shi Mo and Shi Mo, burly brothers with massive dark-yellow turtle shells on their backs radiating a heavy aura.
As the match started, they flanked Dai Mubai, attempting to crush him between them.
Dai Mubai roared, "White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
His body expanded, his aura surging with power. Behind him, Ning Rongrong's timely support amplified his strength.
"Seven Treasures, Glazed Tile! First, Strength! Second, Speed!"
Two beams of light enveloped Dai Mubai, boosting his abilities further.
He charged forward and attacked both brothers simultaneously. However, their defensive turtle shells glowed with intricate patterns, effortlessly absorbing his strikes.
Not only did Dai Mubai fail to break through their defense, but he was also caught between their massive shells, effectively immobilized.
From behind, Yu Tianheng seized the opportunity to strike. His body crackled with electricity, and his enormous dragon claw reached for Dai Mubai.
In the air, Feng Ling Bird Spirit Master Yu Feng swooped towards Ning Rongrong, while Ghost Leopard Spirit Master Oslo approached her from another angle. Midway, however, Oslo encountered Zhu Zhuqing, and the two clashed.
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Seeing Dai Mubai trapped, the situation grew dire.
"Tang San!" Dai Mubai roared.
Tang San responded immediately, stepping forward to shield Dai Mubai.
"Spider Web Restraint!"
A web shot out, binding Yu Tianheng in place.
Meanwhile, at the backline of the Emperor Battle Team, Dugu Yan transformed her legs into a snake tail and slithered rapidly. She aimed for Zhu Zhuqing, recognizing her as the weakest link with only two spirit rings.
As Dugu Yan targeted Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Bei kept a close eye on her. The moment she revealed herself, his eyes flashed with white light.
"Ice Beam!"
"Yan Zi, watch out!" Yu Tianheng yelled.
But it was too late. The beam shot past everyone, hitting Dugu Yan's tail and freezing half of it instantly.
Meng Bei capitalized on the opportunity, rushing toward Dugu Yan to incapacitate her.
Furious, Yu Tianheng roared, his body erupting with lightning. He tried to break free to aid Dugu Yan, but Tang San sneered, tightening the spider web.
"Yu Tianheng, your opponent is me. You're not going anywhere!"
"Get out of my way!" Yu Tianheng shouted.
His body surged with electrical energy. "Thunder Fury!" Explosive lightning formed dragons, crackling menacingly around him.
Although Blue Silver Grass was non-conductive, Yu Tianheng's overwhelming electrical output charred it.
"Thunderbolt!"
Yu Tianheng tore through his bindings and struck at Tang San with a dragon claw.
Tang San was startled, using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to evade. However, while he avoided the claw, he couldn't escape the lightning entirely.
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