Chapter 365: Yu Xiaogang Suggests Conceding to Blazing Fire Academy

"Huo Wu was shocked by Tang San's actions, stunned that he would stand in front of her to shield her. As a result, Tang San was seriously injured, but Huo Wu was unharmed, preserving Blazing Fire Academy's last shred of dignity."

"In my view, this was a classic 'hero saves the damsel' scenario, but Huo Wu fell for it. Tang San's actions made her feel guilty, even though it wasn't necessary."

"Later, she met Tang San in the woods, still feeling conflicted. She was curious about why he saved her and wondered if he might have feelings for her. His cold response? He saved her only because, without intervention, Huo Wu would've died from her own attack. His physique, enhanced by the Eight Spider Lances, gave him a chance to survive, unlike her."

"This was Tang San's calculated move—if he couldn't block it, he wouldn't have tried. But if the attack had killed Huo Wu, the tournament officials might have disqualified them. That's my theory, though only Tang San knows his reasoning."

"Still, Huo Wu couldn't let go of the idea. Tang San's 'heroic' move won her heart, and she even kissed him. And our 'pure-hearted' Tang San, well, didn't avoid it."

"I don't believe he couldn't dodge it. With all the support from Jiang Zhu, the competition's medics, and Oscar's sausages, he would've been able to move just fine."

"Huo Wu's kiss was witnessed by Feng Xiaotian, who'd pursued her for so long without even holding her hand. His jealousy was overwhelming."

"And Xiao Wu, seeing so many girls interested in Tang San, impulsively kissed him right after Huo Wu left."

Xiao Wu and Huo Wu were both stunned and disgusted at their supposed actions. Xiao Wu, especially, felt intense aversion to Tang San.

As for Feng Xiaotian, was he wearing a "small green hat"? He liked Huo Wu, but she kissed another guy?

Oscar: "Don't even start!"

Oscar couldn't forget how Ning Rongrong had kissed Tang San in the original story, with Zhu Zhuqing also giving him a kiss before Tang San's Seagod Trials. Back then, both he and Dai Mubai pretended not to notice. Encouraging gestures aside, wasn't that over the line?

"Unable to confront Huo Wu, Feng Xiaotian challenged Tang San to a match, intending to wager on the outcome—the loser would have to stay away from Huo Wu."

"If Tang San wasn't a 'child of fate,' with the Clear Sky Hammer and its Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer technique countering Feng Xiaotian's self-created skill, he would have lost. The Blue Silver Grass was no match for Feng's Wind Howling Twin-Headed Wolf."

"Tang San's victory exposed his Clear Sky Hammer, which Salas reported to Bibi Dong, who later ordered Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo to intercept him. But with the support of Dugu Bo, Ning Fengzhi, and Sword Douluo, their attempt failed."

"But this time, Tang San lacks such powerful allies. And if he exposes his Clear Sky Hammer too soon, who knows what Bibi Dong might plan."

Far away in Spirit City, Bibi Dong considered this—should she send Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo again to eliminate Tang San?

After pondering, she decided to send the two Douluo. If Tang Hao intervened, it would be a good test to see if his strength remained at its peak.

Soon after, Su Ming and his team pushed through the crowds to return to their academy.

Meanwhile, Tang San and his team, having learned of Blazing Fire Academy's strength, were summoned by Yu Xiaogang to discuss strategies.

Inside the hotel.

Yu Xiaogang asked, "What are your thoughts on Blazing Fire Academy? Today, they primarily used their first two spirit skills. If we proceed with only three Spirit Ancestors, I doubt we'd stand a chance."

"Yu Tianxin, Tang San, I want your input. I'm considering conceding the match. As long as Thunderclap Academy qualifies, we can save our energy for the final rounds, where elimination is harsher than these preliminary matches."

Yu Tianxin quickly interjected, "Uncle, I disagree! Thunderclap Academy has always ranked above Blazing Fire. If we surrender, what will others think of us? We must win! If they're fielding six Spirit Ancestors, then so will we!"

Tang San offered his thoughts, "Teacher, while I agree that we shouldn't reveal too much too soon, relying on only three Spirit Ancestors is too risky. We should compromise with five Spirit Ancestors. In addition to our four rotating members, let's include Lei Dong for additional crowd control. This should give us a good chance of victory without exposing too much strength."

Yu Xiaogang nodded approvingly at Tang San's insight. "Agreed, let's proceed with five Spirit Ancestors."

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