NOVEL NEXT Chapter 62: Arena
While Tang Hao was suffering, Wu Lan slept soundly, completely at ease. The next morning, Yu Xiaogang gathered Mubai, Tang San, Oscar, Fatty
While Tang Hao was suffering, Wu Lan slept soundly, completely at ease.
The next morning, Yu Xiaogang gathered Mubai, Tang San, Oscar, Fatty, and Rongrong once again to announce the start of the second phase of training, just like in the anime.
Wu Lan, Xiao Wu, and Zhuqing stood in the shade, watching the scene unfold with amusement.
When Yu Xiaogang brought up the topic of group battles, Mubai instinctively glanced at Zhuqing, only to be met with cold indifference. Her deliberate disregard darkened his expression, and his fists clenched tightly.
Seeing his fiancée standing so close to Wu Lan made jealousy burn inside him, but knowing Wu Lan's overwhelming strength, he didn't dare provoke him openly. Still, Mubai etched this humiliation into his memory. One day, I'll make you both pay for insulting me. With Yu Xiaogang's help, if I can evolve my martial spirit, then all the sacrifices and humiliation I've endured will be worth it. I'll defeat my brother and claim my throne.
Tang San, on the other hand, wanted Xiao Wu on his team so he could display his power to her during battle. Completely forgetting that Wu Lan had sent him flying with a single slap not long ago, he strode over to her and asked:
"Xiao Wu, we'll be playing group matches in the Soul Arena from now on. Will you join us?"
Without a moment's hesitation, Xiao Wu snapped, "Get lost."
Wu Lan chuckled openly at Tang San's darkened expression. Tang San turned his glare toward Wu Lan, his eyes filled with killing intent.
Fearing a fight might break out, Yu Xiaogang quickly intervened.
"Tang San, I've already asked Flender to bring in two soul masters to be your temporary teammates."
Hearing this, Tang San had no choice but to back down, though his hatred for Wu Lan deepened yet again.
Yu Xiaogang then instructed them to prepare for matches that would take place that night. For Rongrong, however, he had a different plan.
"Rongrong, since you're a support type, you'll team up with Tang San. Oscar, you'll team up with Ma Hongjun for the matches."
Yu Xiaogang already knew Rongrong's background from Flender, she was the daughter of Ning Fengzhi, leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. His intention was to bring Rongrong and Tang San closer so he could benefit from their connection. He also knew that Oscar liked Rongrong, but that didn't concern him. In Yu Xiaogang's mind, given Tang San's "unstoppable" future, both Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi would naturally choose Tang San over anyone else.
Oscar's heart sank. He feared that Rongrong might develop feelings for Tang San after fighting together, and his worry deepened when Rongrong didn't object to the arrangement.
Rongrong herself was surprised at Yu Xiaogang's decision and saw this as opportunity to find secret behind tang san strength. When she had first met Tang San, his martial spirit was so weak that he couldn't even carry her weight. But within a few days, his strength and martial spirit had improved drastically. She couldn't help but feel curious about the reason behind such a sudden increase in power.
While Rongrong was lost in thought, Wu Lan overheard the arrangement and immediately smelled conspiracy. It didn't take a genius to realize Yu Xiaogang was plotting something involving Rongrong.
In fact, both Flender and Yu Xiaogang were scheming against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. If Ning Fengzhi ever found out, he would deeply regret sending his daughter here.
Wu Lan glanced at Oscar, who was visibly panicking, and felt a twinge of pity. In the anime, Oscar had adored and loved Rongrong with unyielding devotion, overcoming countless obstacles to gain recognition from Ning Fengzhi and two Title Douluos. Now, seeing him in this state, Wu Lan couldn't help but pity the poor guy. Anyway, it's not my problem.
Xiao Wu and Zhuqing watched the others prepare for the Soul Arena matches. They also wanted to participate but remembered Wu Lan's warning when they had first joined Shrek Academy, about the importance of keeping their power hidden for safety.
Wu Lan noticed their restrained expressions and quickly understood their hesitation. But now, they had the protection of a powerful background, so there was no need for fear.
"Rabbit, Zhuqing, you two should register and participate in the Soul Arena as well," he told them.
Their eyes lit up with excitement, and they exchanged glances.
"Thank you, Brother!"
Xiao Wu happily hugged Wu Lan, while Zhuqing pouted in jealousy at the sight.
Wu Lan simply chuckled at their interaction, then took them into Soto City to play for a while before registering them for the matches.
At, night.
Xiao Wu and Zhuqing had both registered for their battles. Xiao Wu entered purely for fun, while Zhuqing saw it as an opportunity to improve her skills.
As for Wu Lan, with his overwhelming strength, it was nothing more than bullying the weak.
Just as expected, Xiao Wu, at level 42, faced an opponent at level 47 but still managed to beat him into a swollen-faced mess with ease. Zhuqing, at level 28, won her match against a level 29 opponent thanks to her mastery of Ghost Shadow Steps, which drastically increased her speed.
In another arena, Tang San and Rongrong entered for their match. His opponents were none other than the Cat and Mouse team, exactly like in the anime.
"Rongrong, boost me. I'll take care of the rest," Tang San said confidently.
Rongrong was momentarily surprised by his tone but agreed.
Tang San's teacher had already told him about Rongrong. If he could impress her, he could secure the backing of the richest clan in the world, gain cultivation resources, reach the peak, and then, one day, kill Wu Lan to "rescue" Xiao Wu. For now, though, he was still too weak to face Wu Lan for now.
When the match began, Rongrong followed Tang San's instructions, directly boosting him while watching curiously to see how he would handle their opponents.
Noticing that Rongrong was a support-type soul master, the Cat and Mouse team immediately targeted her. But Tang San activated his Purple Demon Eyes, released his martial spirit to bind, and dashed forward with Ghost Shadow Steps, swiftly knocking both opponents out.
Tang san is enjoying the attention he is getting.
[Author's Note:
Thank You, Dror Frisch!
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