Soul Land: Raiden Shogun Is My Martial Soul

Chapter 220: A Mere Soul Skill Fusion Technique!

"Hiss~"

Early in the morning, Dugu Yan drew in a sharp breath. When it came to "sparring" with Kong, she truly couldn't win on her own.

The ox was fine, but the field almost got ruined.

After pondering briefly, Dugu Yan made up her mind—she had to bring Ye Lingling into the fold!

With Ye Lingling's healing abilities, she refused to believe they couldn't handle Kong together!

"Sister Yan, rest well today. Don't move around too much," Kong said as he tidied up the scattered clothes, glancing back at Dugu Yan.

After speaking, he gently kissed her forehead.

"Ugh, you jerk, why are you so strong?!"

Dugu Yan's eyes were filled with affection, though her words carried a tone of mock defiance.

"Innate talent!"

"…"

This shameless attitude—just who did he learn it from?

"By the way, should I call Sister Lingling to help heal your injuries?"

"Don't mention it! How could I possibly face her after this…"

Yesterday's match had played out exactly as Kong predicted. The Emperor Dou Second Team lost to Godwind Academy—or more precisely, they lost to Feng Xiaotian.

If Tang San hadn't kept some sense of reason, he might have already used his second martial spirit.

"Unbelievable! It's one thing for me to lose to Kong—his spirit power is leagues ahead of mine—but why? Why would I, Tang San, lose to someone like Feng Xiaotian?!"

Tang San fumed with frustration, unable to comprehend the loss.

"Could it be the difference in teammates?"

Shaking his head at the thought, Tang San dismissed the idea. The Godwind Academy team fielded only one Soul Ancestor, Feng Xiaotian, while the rest were merely Soul Elders—practically identical to their own lineup.

Staring at the Blue Silver Grass in his right hand, Tang San's expression grew complicated.

"Should I start training with the Clear Sky Hammer first?"

"The potential of the Blue Silver Grass martial spirit seems to have reached its limit. If I keep relying on it, I won't have much combat power before becoming a Title Douluo, let alone the strength to hunt soul beasts and acquire soul rings."

"This feeling…"

Tang San spiraled into despair. Two back-to-back defeats—first to Blazing Academy, then to Godwind Academy—had shattered his confidence.

"Next are Thunderclap, Tianshui, and Elephant Armor…"

"If this continues, I, Tang San, might not even make it to the finals."

"I can't accept this! I refuse to accept this!"

"A man born under heaven and earth cannot live a mediocre life. Since I've joined this tournament, I must give it my all. If I can't make it to the finals, wouldn't all these years of training have been for nothing?"

Clenching his fists tightly, Tang San gritted his teeth and murmured, "This time, I must prove myself. There are no useless martial spirits—only useless soul masters!"

That was his resolve. But were Tang San's two martial spirits truly useless?

"What? You're asking for leave?"

The Emperor Dou Second Team's coach was stunned. This was the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament!

As a participant, Tang San was asking for leave?

After thinking for a moment, the coach nodded. Frankly, Tang San had always competed with the team captain for leadership, often failing and making poor calls. A break might actually do the team good.

The only two losses so far had come under Tang San's command.

"Yes, I have some matters to attend to. I'll need a few days off," Tang San said flatly.

"In that case, go ahead."

Without hesitation, the coach approved his leave. He'd already made up his mind beforehand and saw no need to overthink it.

"This man didn't even try to convince me to stay. Without me, Tang San, would the Emperor Dou Second Team even have achieved what they have so far?"

Tang San felt indignant but kept his frustration to himself.

Tomorrow, the Emperor Dou Second Team had a bye round and would rest. His time was tight, and if he didn't return in time, the team might very well be eliminated altogether.

"Time is of the essence."

Tang San left without informing Yu Xiaogang, knowing full well that if he did, Yu Xiaogang would certainly try to stop him.

"Sunset Forest, here I come," Tang San muttered, determination gleaming in his eyes as he ran toward the forest.

"When I return, I will make a name for myself!"

With the Tang Sect's hidden weapons and his four-ring Blue Silver Grass martial spirit, Tang San was confident he could hunt down a thousand-year soul beast alone. While he wasn't sure he could handle a ten-thousand-year soul beast, he was confident he could escape if necessary.

Time passed, and Tang San's departure caused no ripples. No one even paid attention to his absence—except Yu Xiaogang, who was plagued by a sense of foreboding.

Tang San hadn't told him where he was going or why he had left.

At first, Yu Xiaogang thought Tang Hao might have taken Tang San away. However, after some reflection, he shook his head. It didn't seem plausible.

Tang Hao had entrusted Tang San to him for guidance. If Tang Hao wanted to take Tang San, he would surely have asked Tang San to notify him.

After consulting the Second Team's coach, Yu Xiaogang learned that Tang San had requested leave. Yet Tang San hadn't informed him, which made it unlikely that Tang Hao was involved.

"There's only one possibility: Tang San left on his own! But why? What is he trying to accomplish?"

"Taking leave for a few days…"

Yu Xiaogang was anxious but helpless.

He had no idea where Tang San had gone. The world was vast, and with so many people, where could he even begin searching for him?

Left with no other choice, Yu Xiaogang stayed at the academy, waiting anxiously for Tang San's return. He could only hope Tang San wouldn't do anything reckless—such as adding a soul ring to his second martial spirit.

Rashly adding a soul ring to the second martial spirit could result in one's body exploding and death!

Without first mastering the cultivation methods for twin martial spirits, Tang San's second martial spirit posed a significant risk. If anything happened to Tang San…

The mere thought made Yu Xiaogang feel as if the sky was falling. Tang San was his "proof"—his one opportunity to validate his theories.

If Tang San met with misfortune, where would Yu Xiaogang find another Tang San to continue his work?

A few days later, the scene shifted.

During this time, a shocking development occurred in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. A dark horse emerged, stunning everyone!

The Canghui Academy revealed their trump card during their match against Elephant Armor Academy: an extremely rare seven-person soul skill fusion technique!

Although the fusion technique wasn't highly refined and relied on brute force, its power was undeniable. Even the members of the Emperor Dou First Team felt a chill run down their spines. If they had to face Canghui Academy without Kong stepping in, did they even stand a chance?

"Who would've thought Canghui Academy had such a trump card? It's truly shocking."

"If the captain steps in, can we win?"

The group was unsure if Kong could secure victory. To them, the soul skill fusion technique seemed overwhelmingly terrifying—even someone like Kong, a Soul Sage, might not emerge unscathed!

"Hmph! Do you have so little faith in the captain?"

"Remember, the captain is a Soul Sage! And what does being a Soul Sage mean? Everyone below that rank is as insignificant as ants. As heirs of prestigious families, surely you understand this? A mere soul skill fusion technique is nothing. It's not like it's a seven-in-one martial spirit fusion technique…"

(End of Chapter)

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