in2ebook Chapter 237 Crushing Defeat and Hope
Chapter 237 Crushing Defeat and Hope
Chapter 237 Crushing Defeat and Hope (Part 4)
Looking at the situation on the field, Wang Qiu'er couldn't help but say, "It's a pity. If Zhou Sichen could break through to the fifth ring, his chances of winning would be much greater. It has to be said that the people of the Sun Moon Empire have become even more sophisticated in their fighting style than they did five years ago."
"You watched the match five years ago?" Dai Huabin asked in surprise.
"Having seen some video footage, it's clear that compared to five years ago, the Sun Moon Empire's fighting style has become increasingly diverse, and in some aspects, it's even similar to ours."
Looking at Rachel's previous fighting style, she couldn't help but wonder if the Sun Moon Empire had really made progress during their time of exchange and learning.
She might not pay much attention to other people's battles, but it was difficult to see any trace of a soul tool in the fighting style of that person named Rachel. In other words, he was more like a Shrek Academy student, an extremely traditional agility-based soul master.
Wang Qiu'er wasn't the only one who noticed this; Zhang Lexuan and Dai Huabin had both raised the issue, but even the three of them couldn't figure it out. They even sent someone to the academy to seek answers, hoping to verify whether Rachel had participated in the exchange program.
But the final result left them speechless: Rachel was not on the list of those to be exchanged for learning!
Currently, apart from Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, none of the members of the Sun and Moon Team have participated in Shrek Academy's exchange and learning program, and none of them were even reserve members from the previous year.
The unknown is the most terrifying thing, especially when facing an unknown enemy like Luo Yu. Even they have to be on high alert.
The battle on the stage continued, but Zhou Sichen was now in grave danger, constantly being suppressed by Sheng Hongyun, and his space to move was being compressed.
In the end, Sheng Hongyun swept his longsword across Zhou Sichen, shaking the Earth Bear away. The sharp blade swept across Zhou Sichen's chest, leaving a deep, bone-revealing wound.
"I give up..."
Zhou Sichen was struck by the blade and immediately suffered severe injuries. As a Soul Master who followed the summoning path, his physical abilities were inherently inferior to others.
Now, having been struck by Sheng Hongyun's blade, if it weren't for the Earth Bear blocking his way, he would most likely be like a watermelon that had been split open, with blood splattered everywhere.
Seeing this, the referee did not hesitate and immediately opened the protective shield of the competition platform to block Sheng Hongyun.
Seeing this, a tall figure in the waiting area slowly spoke, "Not bad."
"If Sheng Hongyun were a little stronger, he might be able to challenge Dai Huabin from the Shrek team," Lu Jiuyu said, looking at the competition stage. "It's just a pity that Sheng Hongyun joined too late..."
Tang Sect vs. Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, first match of the individual elimination round, Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy wins!
In the rest area, Zhou Sichen, who had been helped down, received immediate medical attention. Fortunately, his heart was not damaged; only his ribs were broken and his skin was cut. Although he was not in life-threatening danger, his internal organs had been concussed, resulting in some internal injuries.
On the Tang Clan's side, they immediately sent out their next member. In the waiting area, a figure stood up at Wang Qiu'er's signal and stepped onto the arena in a flash.
This person wasn't very tall, about the same height as Sheng Hongyun, but he was extremely obese, with a round belly and thick limbs. The Shrek school uniform looked stretched out of place on him.
"Both parties should state their names."
Shrek Academy, the Evil Illusion Moon.
"Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, Sheng Hongyun."
Looking at Sheng Hongyun in front of him, Xie Huanyue stretched his body. He used to be a core disciple.
"Both sides step back and prepare for the match."
Xie Huanyue slowly walked to the other side of the arena, and Sheng Hongyun also walked to the other side of the arena. He had eliminated one of Shrek's members, and his task was complete. What he needed to do next was to stop worrying about the consumption of soul power and weaken Shrek's fighting force.
One match doesn't prove anything, but most of the spectators were from the Sun Moon Empire. In the previous tournament, Shrek Academy had ruthlessly defeated the Sun Moon Empire in the individual elimination rounds. But this time, the Sun Moon Empire had given them a good start.
The previous champion team lost to Shrek's own people. No one could have guessed that Shrek's newcomers would be so strong. Even many bookmakers did not expect that Shrek would actually defeat Tang Sect and enter the final.
Judging from the current situation, it's once again the millennia-old feud between Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, just like in previous competitions. This scene makes the audience's hearts pound with tension.
Of course, it's obvious to anyone with a discerning eye that the Shrek Academy players in the first match weren't their true powerhouses. Although the Sun and Moon team is currently riding high on morale, there's still a significant disparity in the later matches.
The soul-guided shield rose again, and the referee gave Sheng Hongyun a deep look, noticing his arrogance and confidence.
As a member of the Sun Moon Empire, he naturally knew about the changes in the Sun Moon Empire over the years and was even more aware of the situation. However, this year's Sun Moon team had changed. Apart from Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen from the previous year being the main members, none of the current main members and reserve members were following the plan from a few years ago.
However, he could clearly sense that the Sun and Moon Battle had changed. He didn't know if it was because their captain was hiding too well or because of changes in the higher-ups' decisions that the Sun and Moon Battle had become stronger. What he was looking forward to was not the Sun and Moon team, but the mysterious captain of the Sun and Moon team.
That is Luo Yu, who is known as the strongest genius in the Sun Moon Empire in thousands of years!
His mind raced with thoughts, but he knew exactly what he needed to do: "Start the match!"
With that command, the seemingly clumsy Evil Moon moved in the next second, its obese body rushing forward in an instant, a scene that left everyone somewhat incredulous.
Xie Huanyue charged toward Sheng Hongyun with a speed that seemed disproportionate to her size.
After the last battle, Xie Huanyue knew that the Sun Moon Empire man in front of him was a Soul Master whose close combat strength was inferior to his ranged combat strength. Although he could also use his strange blue longsword, judging from his overall performance, his close combat was relatively weak.
Xie Huanyue's fighting style is very simple and brutal. His Pipi Elephant Martial Soul is very unique, and it is quite good in both defense and attack.
The battle between the two sides became a stalemate for a time. However, due to the depletion of soul power, Sheng Hongyun's battle gradually fell into a disadvantage. However, Xie Huanyue was not much better off. A cold sweat appeared on his forehead. Both of their soul power was constantly being consumed in the battle. Every time they released a soul skill and activated a soul tool, it was a test for both of them.
Watching the two locked in a fierce battle, Bei Bei from the Tang Clan team couldn't help but exclaim, "Although Sheng Hongyun's strength isn't top-tier, after defeating Zhou Sichen, he can still hold his own against Xie Huanyue. I have to admit, the Sun and Moon team is really well-prepared this time."
Huo Yuhao glanced at Luo Yu in the Sun Moon Team and continued, "If these people haven't taken any drugs, they will become the most terrifying opponents of the three great empires in a dozen years, especially Luo Yu. In a dozen years, he will definitely become a Super Douluo of the Sun Moon Empire! And those he trained will at least become Soul Douluos in a dozen years. These people are the elite of the Sun Moon Empire in this era!"
"In comparison, the Sun Moon Empire still came out slightly ahead of the three great empires. That Luo Yu is too terrifying... If it weren't for Su Yu, I'm afraid no one of his generation would be his match in future wars." Xu Sanshi looked at Luo Yu with some lingering fear. The person in front of him was so powerful that it was frightening.
Five years later, Luo Yu displayed an even more terrifying soul guidance talent than Ma Rulong. According to their reports, Luo Yu was hailed by the Sun Moon Empire as the strongest genius in nearly a thousand years.
"If he doesn't die, the three great empires will be even less able to contend with the Sun Moon Empire. If, we..." Huo Yuhao said, making a throat-slitting gesture.
He Caitou looked at Huo Yuhao with some surprise and said, "Even if Elder Xuan were to take action personally, it would be unlikely. Someone like him would definitely have many level nine soul masters protecting him in secret. After all, Luo Yu is now the backbone of the new generation of the Sun Moon Empire. To eliminate him in advance, unless the entire Sea God Pavilion is mobilized, it would be impossible to kill Luo Yu in the heavily guarded Mingdu."
At that moment, Xie Huanyue roared on the competition stage. His body rapidly grew larger, his skin mutated, and he bounced high into the air like a ball before crashing down on Sheng Hongyun.
The longsword trembled as Sheng Hongyun erected a protective shield. The flying soul tool on his back was activated to its maximum, and an eerie light appeared on the cyan longsword.
Boom!
The longsword collided with the sphere formed by Xie Huanyue, and the violent shockwave knocked Sheng Hongyun to the ground. The level six soul guide shield shattered, and Xie Huanyue's clothes were torn, returning to its original form as she fell heavily to the ground.
Seeing Xie Huanyue's disheveled appearance, Sheng Hongyun struggled to his feet, using his longsword for support. "Shrek's fatso, you've lost, hahaha..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sheng Hongyun could no longer hold on. His vision went black, and like Xie Huanyue, he exhausted his soul power and fell into a coma.
This scene left everyone in disbelief. The Sun and Moon team only sent one person, yet they managed to give Shrek a loss and a draw. Such an incredible record would have been astonishing in previous years!
Meanwhile, Xu Tianran, sitting on the platform, felt a surge of joy, while the mysterious Grand Tutor beside him gripped the armrest of his chair tightly.
"It seems that after His Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne, these people will be the next generation of heirs to the empire," the mysterious Grand Tutor said slowly.
"It's good that the Imperial Advisor knows..." Xu Tianran naturally knew the Holy Spirit Cult's plans. These people would become the backbone of the Sun Moon Empire in the future. Given time, some of them might even become Title Douluo, Super Douluo, or even Level 9 Soul Masters!
After both players lost consciousness, the referee opened the protective shield and announced the result.
"Both sides have lost their fighting spirit in this match; it's a draw!"
This scene is strikingly similar to the previous qualifying rounds of the Sun and Moon team, where they didn't even need their captain to step up in the knockout stage to sweep away any opponent.
Shrek Academy's strength is undeniable, but this time their performance was not as amazing as rumored, and they were even suppressed by the Sun Moon Empire.
As everyone who has participated in the competition knows, the truly powerful members of Shrek Academy have yet to make their move. The Tang Sect team is like a trident, while the Shrek Academy team is like a double-edged sword.
Their strength lies in Wang Qiu'er's astonishing power, and the formidable combat strength brought by the White Tiger Duke's family's martial soul fusion skill, Netherworld White Tiger!
The real excitement of this battle always lies in the later stages, not the first two. However, judging from the current situation, if they continue fighting with this one-for-two exchange, Shrek will lose one match in the individual elimination rounds.
Looking at the fallen Sheng Hongyun, Monroe said with satisfaction, "This kid isn't bad either, not bad at all, not much worse than I was back then."
"Old man, you should thank yourself for teaching such a good disciple. If it weren't for Luo Yu, these guys would have been ruined by us because of the competition..." Lin Jiayi couldn't help but think of how he had encouraged the younger generation of the Sun Moon Empire to take drugs to enhance their soul power in order to win the competition, but in doing so, he had capped their potential.
Luo Yu's appearance brought about changes in them. Yes, that guy has never disappointed...
The commotion from the previous draw quickly subsided, and when Shrek sent their players back onto the field, it drew gasps from the crowd.
This time, Shrek Academy sent Dai Huabin to the stage!
Clearly, the record of one loss and one draw dealt a blow to Shrek Academy's morale. In order to maintain the situation, Wang Qiu'er did not dare to send anyone else up. Although Wu Feng was also a powerful offensive Soul Master, for the sake of stability, she sent Dai Huabin up first to stabilize the situation. If they lost the third match, it would be hard to say what would happen in the next four matches.
After all, he wasn't sure if the opposing team would send out their powerful Sun Moon Team captain when she entered the arena. If she were repeatedly worn down, their disadvantage in the subsequent team battles would be significant, because Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu's Martial Soul Fusion Skill had long lost its concealment. Once Zhu Lu was affected, the battle could very well turn into a one-sided affair.
These are all Wang Qiu'er's speculations. The actual situation depends on the strength of the people sent by the other side.
On the Sun and Moon team's side, standing up with Dai Huabin was a tall but somewhat dull young man.
He walked with a steady gait, like a general clad in heavy armor, calm and composed. He wasn't as flamboyant as Sheng Hongyun, nor as mysterious as the captain of the Sun and Moon Team, but when he stepped onto the stage, Wang Qiu'er's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Heavily in debt and the "forever" series.
I had writer's block today, so I'm posting a little late...
(End of this chapter)