Hell White Tiger’s History (1)

By now the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament was considered reaching the end, and at the same time reaching white hot intensity. The ones capable of remaining behind were no doubt the most powerful of the young generation.

Especially Spirit Hall's Golden Generation allowed people to truly see the potential Spirit Masters could reach.

Of course, this was under the condition that nobody knew the Shrek Seven Devils' true age.

After dinner, the Shrek Academy students each returned to their rooms to rest.

Spirit Hall had arranged excellent residences. Each person had a room to themselves. The opponents in tomorrow's match would be decided by lots, but no matter who they faced, they couldn't go wrong by maintaining their peak condition.

Tang San was just preparing to meditate when a knock sounded at the door.

"Who?"

He asked somewhat astonished. Everyone had just returned to their rooms, who would come here? Xiao Wu?

"Me."

A gloomy voice gave Tang San the answer.

Opening the door, Tang San saw the still somewhat pale Dai Mubai outside,

"Mubai, you should be resting and recovering your spirit power, why did you come here?"

Dai Mubai sighed lightly,

"I want to talk to you."

"Come inside."

Tang San let Dai Mubai into his room.

Walking into the room, Dai Mubai sat in a sofa to the side. His facial expression had already calmed a lot. As Tang San closed the door, Dai Mubai sighed, saying:

"Little San, thank you."

Tang San smiled faintly, saying:

"If you say thanks, you should thank everyone. It was everyone's joint efforts that gained us the victory today. What's more, between us brothers, what's the need for thanks?"

Dai Mubai relieved leaned back in the sofa, smiling:

"Little San, haven't you already guessed something?"

Tang San still wore a smiling expression,

"You tell me? Your Highness. Besides the imperial family, I don't know what clan would have such fierce internal struggles. Even having brothers killing each other. What you called 'inheriting the clan', should refer to the title of Emperor."

Dai Mubai sighed,

"You found out? There's no good hiding it between us brothers. That's right, I'm Star Luo Empire's third prince. Dai Weisi whom we beat today is my older brother. His strength, talent and age, all made him the first ranked heir. Actually, what Zhuqing said today was a bit exaggerated. If we lost, perhaps I wouldn't die for certain, but my spirit power would definitely be crippled, and I'd be sent to some fringe region to live out the rest of my days."

Tang San's brows tightened slightly,

"How's that different from death? Is the imperial family really so cruel?"

The corners of his mouth displaying a cold smile, Dai Mubai said:

"You aren't a member of the imperial family. You don't understand the complexities. The two great empires on the Continent, do you know how they differ in strength?"

Tang San blankly shook his head. He'd never had any concern for matters of politics.

Dai Mubai smiled coldly:

"If not for Spirit Hall blocking it, perhaps this world would already be ours. In national strength and military strength, our Star Luo Empire far exceeds the Heaven Dou Empire. Even if we also have several internal kingdoms, the imperial authority isn't as scattered as in Heaven Dou Empire. And all this originates in this special method of competition in our imperial family. Even if it's cruel, this way each generation's regent has grown up to be outstanding in all ways. Heaven Dou Empire really can't compare. Heaven Dou Empire's only advantage is that it has the three upper sects within its borders. Among the three upper sects, even though the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and your Clear Sky School have never participated in political struggles, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has always supported Heaven Dou Empire. And then there's Spirit Hall blocking between the two great empires. Otherwise, there might already have been a war. Until the last few years, Heaven Dou Empire's development has been a bit faster, and some internal problems had appeared in Star Luo Empire. The strength ratio between the two great empires started to level out."

Tang San said:

"This is what Spirit Hall wants to see the most?"

The corners of Dai Mubai's mouth slanted,

"Of course. To an existence like Spirit Hall, balance between the two great empires is most beneficial to them. The number of Spirit Masters grasped by Spirit Hall is really too frightening. The two great empires added together aren't equal to it. But if the two great empires became one, unified into one integrated powerful empire, then Spirit Hall wouldn't be able to continue to exist. After all, no kind of centralized imperial power would allow this kind of organization to exist."

Tang San somewhat astonished said:

"Even if the two great empires became one, don't tell me it could deal with Spirit Hall? Don't they have large numbers of Spirit Masters? On the battlefield, with overwhelming numbers of Spirit Masters, it should be possible to directly control the outcome."

Dai Mubai smiled faintly, saying:

"I'm not your equal in talent, but your understanding of political battles isn't equal to mine. It would be impossible for Spirit Hall to become the ruler of the Continent. Even though they hold Spirit Masters, all they hold is Spirit Masters. There are ten billion people on the continent. All Spirit Masters come from the two great empires. Even though Spirit Hall can conduct them, they can't make them commit treason. As a result, no matter what angle you look at it from, Spirit Hall can only constantly expand their influence, it's never been possible for them to rule."

Tang San suddenly understood. He had never before thought that there would be such complex relationships involved.

Dai Mubai stood, stepping in front of Tang San and raising his hands to hold his shoulders, his evil eyes firmly locked on Tang San,

"Little San, by now you've already drawn the attention of Spirit Hall. They won't let you off. With Spirit Hall's attention on you, in the future you won't be able to take a single step on the Continent. Even if school master Ning can protect you for a time, it's impossible to always follow you. Unless you join Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Tang San nodded silently. Of course he understood what Dai Mubai was saying.

Dai Mubai continued:

"At the end of the tournament, we'll also officially graduate. Me and Zhuqing will return to Star Luo Empire. Come with us. Bring Xiao Wu. I possess the qualifications to fight with my big brother over the throne now. In Star Luo Empire, the imperial family's strength is more ferocious than in Heaven Dou Empire, and Spirit Hall also doesn't dare be too forceful. I truly don't want to some day see the news of your death."

Dai Mubai's eyes were brimming with a sincere light. If it was someone else, perhaps one might think he was doing it to recruit Tang San, but Tang San sensed that Dai Mubai's words were completely for his protection, and without any other intentions.

"Big brother, thank you. No matter what the future is like, you're my big brother. But I still need to think about this. I can't decide rashly. I want to hear Teacher's opinion. You also know that Spirit Master cultivation is like rowing a boat upstream. Going to Star Luo Empire, I'm afraid..."

Dai Mubai resolutely said:

"What's there to fear, in my domain, whatever resources you need for cultivation, don't tell me big brother can't provide? With us brothers joining hands, if I sit on the throne in the future, you will be my commander in chief, my imperial chancellor. That Xue Qinghe has always wanted to recruit you, I've seen it. However, listen to your big brother, the authority of Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family is too scattered. Even if he became regent, gaining any great achievements wouldn't be easy. But in Star Luo Empire, as long as I sit on the throne, matters of the imperial household would be mine to decide alone."

Tang San said:

"Boss, I still can't promise you right now. I understand what you mean. If I really want to pick a side to join in the future, then your place would absolutely be the first choice. If you have any trouble in the future, if you need me, as long as you send word, no matter a thousand mountains and ten thousand rivers, Tang San will be there."

Dai Mubai didn't try to persuade him further. The two bumped fists, and even though they didn't truly pledge, this was already equivalent to an oath between them. Even more binding than any promise.

...

The Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament fourth round began after a day of rest.

Beyond anyone's expectation, after the bitter last round, this round became ordinary.

The final six teams decided their opponents by drawing lots.

Among them, the teams who were clearly the strongest, Spirit Hall Academy Team, Shrek Academy Team, and Godwind Academy Team, none drew the other two teams. The three great powerful teams each drew opponents whose strength wasn't considered that great.

This also meant that the fourth round ended without any suspense, the final three were astonishingly the three strongest. At this moment, they had at last entered the final moments of struggle.

The three great teams basically had intact fighting strength.

In the finals at present, they were only one step away from the final victory.

The bright sunshine fell on the vast land. Under the light of the sun, Supreme Pontiff Palace seemed even more splendid, like the abode of immortals.

In front of Supreme Pontiff Palace were two rows of temple knights arrayed down the hill from the doors of Supreme Pontiff Palace. The bright silver armor and heavy knight swords made the entire Supreme Pontiff hill even more imposing.

The eliminated teams had already left, not even allowed to watch the battles of the final day. Only the true young powers had the qualifications to set foot in the plaza before Supreme Pontiff Palace.

At dawn, the three teams entering the final round were already quietly waiting in front of Supreme Pontiff Palace. The teachers of the three great academies weren't allowed to stand in the plaza, and could only wait on the outskirts.

Altogether twenty one team members participating in the finals stood straight in the plaza, all waiting for this final moment to arrive.