Tang San Eliminated

Beneath the Soul Battle Arena, Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Zhao Wuji were feeling particularly heavy-hearted.

Although the "teleportation" spirit ability that Zong had suddenly displayed caught the "Shrek Seven Devils" off guard, Zhu Zhuqing managed to stop him in time and kept him occupied. This was still in line with the original plan.

Afterward, Dai Mubai successfully lured Yu Tianheng into their trap, drawing the enemy deep into the circle to target the Emperor Team's power-type Battle Soul Master. Everything was going smoothly, but no one expected Tang San to make a "mistake," leading to Dai Mubai getting injured.

The situation started to deteriorate from that point on, and now Tang San appeared unsteady, as if he could collapse at any moment.

Flender looked worriedly at Yu Xiaogang. "Xiaogang, what's wrong with Xiao San? Didn't they already neutralize Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphor Violet Poison?"

Yu Xiaogang furrowed his brow and replied seriously, "According to Xiao San, Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphor Violet Poison is only one of the five poisons. Normally, realgar wine should be enough to deal with it. But now, could it be..."

Suddenly, as if realizing something, Yu Xiaogang's pupils shrank.

"Master, did you think of something?" Zhao Wuji asked, looking toward Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang nodded. His normally rigid face displayed a bitter smile—one of helplessness.

"It's very likely that Dugu Yan has gathered the five Jade Phosphor poisons. But her martial spirit is the Jade Phosphor Serpent, so how did she release the other four poisons?"

"It's that purple iron egg! When Dugu Yan released her third spirit ability, she threw a purple iron egg into the area covered by the snake venom," said Flender, whose sharp eyes as a level-78 agility-type Battle Soul Saint had caught the small detail. He only realized its significance when Yu Xiaogang mentioned it.

Up in the battle arena, Tang San was drenched in sweat, his head spinning as he knelt on one knee, facing off against Dugu Yan.

Though he had eaten the detoxifying sausage prepared earlier by Oscar, its effect was minimal. The other Shrek members wanted to come to his aid, but they were all held back by Yu Tianheng and the other Emperor Team members.

On the other side, Zong had easily restrained Zhu Zhuqing after releasing the Blue Silver Emperor. Control-type martial spirits naturally counter agility-types, a fact that was clear now.

At this moment, Zong held Zhu Zhuqing in his arms, watching Tang San and Dugu Yan with interest.

A sinister smile appeared on Dugu Yan's lips as she glanced at Tang San. Her green eyes gleamed mischievously. "Young Thousand-Handed Asura, were you thinking, 'The Jade Phosphor Serpent Poison is just one of the five poisons, and if she had all five, I'd be cautious, but her snake poison isn't that strong,' right?"

Back in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Zong had broken her poison, something she had never gotten over. Though they had reconciled later, she had always felt disgruntled. Now, the chance to defeat someone trying to break her poison again was immensely satisfying.

The purple iron egg Zong had given her contained the other four poisons of the Jade Phosphor Five Poisons: Jade Phosphor Centipede, Jade Phosphor Scorpion, Jade Phosphor Gecko, and Jade Phosphor Toad.

Dugu Yan clearly remembered when Zong had asked her to collect the other four poisons upon their arrival in Suotuo City. She had agreed without much thought, and with the help of her fellow noble family members, they were quickly gathered.

Who would've thought they'd be used now?

Hearing this, Tang San's pupils shrank, and he looked at Dugu Yan in disbelief. His voice was weary, "Could it be that you..."

"That's right, little Thousand-Handed Asura, I've gathered all the five Jade Phosphor poisons!" Dugu Yan's smile deepened as she turned her attention to Xiao Wu. "Xiao Wu, it's your turn now."

"Got it! Watch me!" Xiao Wu responded enthusiastically.

The moment she spoke, the third purple spirit ring on her body flared up.

"Third Spirit Ability—Teleportation!"

In the next instant, Xiao Wu appeared before Tang San.

Tang San was startled to see a familiar figure in front of him. Though she wore a rabbit mask, from her martial spirit, figure, and hairstyle, Tang San recognized her—it was Xiao Wu, the girl he had always longed for. He had asked himself many times if he would still want Meng Yiran if he and Xiao Wu were together, and the answer was—no.

However, just as Tang San was momentarily lost in thought, Xiao Wu's second yellow spirit ring lit up.

"Second Spirit Ability—Charm."

Tang San was immediately affected and temporarily lost the ability to resist.

Not satisfied yet, Xiao Wu followed up, "Super Ultimate Finishing Move—Eight-Stage Drop!"

After a brutal flurry of throws, Tang San was tossed out of the battle arena.

Perhaps due to his strong will, Tang San regained a sliver of consciousness just as he was being thrown out. Using his last bit of strength, he cast his Blue Silver Grass to throw Oscar, who had been guarding Ning Rongrong, toward the unguarded Ye Lingling. 

If Ye Lingling could be eliminated, there might still be a chance to win through the strategy his teacher, Yu Xiaogang, had devised.

"Whoosh, whoosh," came the sound of something cutting through the air. Flender, in his martial spirit form, flew into the sky and caught Tang San, preventing him from hitting the ground and suffering further injuries. At the same time, this also officially announced Tang San's elimination.

Yu Xiaogang stood there, staring blankly at Tang San, who had lost consciousness in Flender's arms. His mind was buzzing, and his eyes were empty.

The disciple he had always praised, Tang San, had lost—and not just any loss, but one that seemed inexplicable. He hadn't even had the chance to use his newly acquired third spirit ability—Spider Web Restraint—before being eliminated.

Was the strategy he had devised wrong? Why had it been broken time and again?

Wasn't it supposed to be that the realgar wine would neutralize Dugu Yan's poison, Ma Hongjun would suppress Zong with his evil fire, and then they would secure victory in one swift strike?

Could it be that Yu Xiaogang was truly destined to be a failure?

No, it wasn't time to give up just yet. Yu Xiaogang regained his fighting spirit and shouted toward the arena, "Ma Hongjun, it's up to you now! Stick to the plan! Oscar, take down the 'Nine Heart Begonia' Spirit Master!"

On the battlefield, Ma Hongjun nodded.

With Tang San's Blue Silver Grass aiding him, Oscar was flung toward Ye Lingling, though he landed face-first. Fortunately, they were now within striking distance.

As Oscar looked at the delicate, ethereal beauty before him, he gulped. It was hard for him to lay a hand on such a lovely girl, but for the sake of victory, he had no choice.

However, as always, surprises happen when you least expect them.

Ye Lingling remained cold and expressionless, showing no fear. Though her physical strength wasn't as great as Oscar's, she had spent the last four months learning physical techniques and special spirit power control skills from Zong. 

Though Zong hadn't taught her the Instantaneous Movement technique, he hadn't held back on physical techniques, teaching her everything tailored to her style.

To Ye Lingling, dealing with a fellow support-type Spirit Master like Oscar, who had no offensive abilities, was no different than dealing with an ordinary person.

Gathering spirit power at her feet, Ye Lingling lunged forward with a fierce charge.

"Ahh!" Oscar cried out.

Another brutal beating followed, and like Tang San, Oscar was tossed out of the arena.

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