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Chapter 102
Chapter 102: Tang San, It's All Up to You
Even Zhu Zhuqing felt that Aotian and Xiao Wu had been a bit too bold.
As a member of a great clan, Zhu Zhuqing was well aware of how powerful a Soul Saint truly was.
She also clearly understood that with just the few of them, it was impossible to defeat a Soul Saint; they could only do their best to persist for the duration of one incense stick.
She didn't understand why Aotian and Xiao Wu would say such things.
Though perplexed, she didn't ask.
Tang San didn't pay too much attention to how arrogant Aotian's words were. After all, having known Aotian for six years, he was already used to his tone.
He said, "Aotian, I know you've always been very confident, and indeed, you've achieved everything you've set your mind to before. But now, we're facing a Soul Saint. No matter how confident you are, it's impossible to defeat him. It will be very difficult for us to pass this stage, so I need you—and all of you—to follow my command this time."
Xiao Wu retorted, unconvinced, "Tang San, Aotian is much stronger than you. Why should we listen to your command?"
"Because I learned a lot of combat experience from my Grandmaster," Tang San said.
"That's just armchair theory, right?" Xiao Wu said with a hint of disdain.
Seeing Xiao Wu question Grandmaster's knowledge, Tang San's voice turned colder. "Those are theories refined through the practice of countless Soul Masters, not just empty words," he said solemnly. "If you know how to command, then you do it."
Xiao Wu was instantly speechless. What did she know about commanding? If she were to lead, it would just be everyone fighting as they pleased.
"Xiao Wu, just let Tang San command," Aotian said.
Tang San nodded, his expression growing solemn. He began, "Ning Rongrong, after the battle starts, you will be responsible for supporting us. Aotian, Gu Yuena, and Xiao Wu, you three will be the main attackers. Zhuqing, you excel in speed, so you should maneuver to harass him and look for an opening to attack. I will be responsible for controlling Teacher Zhao's attacks, limiting him as much as possible, while also assisting your frontal assault."
Dai Mubai, standing nearby, nodded slightly, showing some appreciation for Tang San's command ability.
He looked at Gu Yuena and said, "Teacher Zhao's power is terrifying. If you're not good at defense, use ranged attacks if you can, and try your best to avoid letting him get close."
"Little fellows, have you finished discussing?" Zhao Wuji stood up and said lazily.
An incense stick's worth of time had passed.
Tang San stepped forward, standing before everyone with an unprecedentedly grave expression. He said, "Teacher Zhao, we are ready."
Zhao Wuji took out an incense stick, lit it, and stuck it into the ground behind him.
Ning Rongrong had already released her Spirit and begun chanting, providing support to her teammates.
She pointed her finger, and colorful light fell upon Tang San and the others, making them feel a significant increase in both power and speed.
"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, not bad." Zhao Wuji grinned broadly and laughed. "Today, I will give you your first lesson."
After speaking, he violently slammed both fists into the ground. A layer of earthy yellow light spread out with him at its center. The ground vibrated, and a terrifying power surged toward Tang San and the others.
Tang San's expression changed, and he shouted, "Quick, dodge!"
He leaped into the air, simultaneously lashing out with a strand of Blue Silver Grass that wrapped around Ning Rongrong and pulled her up with him.
Ning Rongrong was responsible for supporting the entire team; if anything happened to her, their chances of victory would plummet.
Aotian and the others, however, did not jump, standing motionless.
Zhu Zhuqing had intended to jump and dodge Zhao Wuji's attack, but Aotian's voice echoed in her ear, telling her not to move. Plus, Xiao Wu was holding her hand, preventing her from jumping up.
When the yellow light reached their feet, they were immediately sent flying, stumbling to a stop at the edge of the field.
Aotian and Gu Yuena's faces were pale. Xiao Wu strained to make her face pale, but she failed and only managed to turn bright red from the effort.
When that terrifying energy wave reached her feet, Zhu Zhuqing's heart went cold, thinking she was about to be injured.
Immediately after, her body was sent flying, but strangely, she didn't suffer any damage.
However, upon landing, she saw that Aotian and Gu Yuena's faces looked very pale, as if they had sustained serious injuries, while Xiao Wu's face was an odd shade of red.
Just as Zhu Zhuqing was feeling confused, Aotian cried out weakly, "Tang San, we're all heavily injured! We can't go on! The rest of the battle is up to you. We're entrusting our fates to you; we believe you can definitely achieve victory in the end!"
When Tang San saw the four of them get flung away, his mind went blank. The moment he landed and heard Aotian's words, he was completely stunned.
The battle had only just begun, and four team members were already out. How could they possibly fight now?
He observed the faces of Aotian and Gu Yuena; they didn't seem to be faking it. Xiao Wu's face, however, was bright red and scrunched up as if she were in great discomfort.
How could this be? Couldn't Aotian and the others dodge? Tang San's heart sank to the depths. For him to face Zhao Wuji alone, the difficulty had instantly increased severalfold.
That incense stick had barely burned at all.
Zhu Zhuqing opened her mouth to say something but was pulled by Xiao Wu and couldn't get the words out.
Ning Rongrong was both angry and anxious. "Aotian, you did that on purpose! Tang San, a Great Soul Master, could dodge it, so how could you not? Didn't you just say that you weren't even afraid of a Titled Douluo? How did you end up like this right at the start?"
Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue and said nothing.
Aotian said helplessly, "It's true we're Soul Elders, but we've never seen a Soul Saint's methods before. Is it so strange that we couldn't react in time?"
Ning Rongrong was instantly speechless.
Zhao Wuji burst into loud laughter. "I didn't expect a few of you to have no combat experience. According to our rules, we don't accept the pampered and spoiled, but..."
He pointed at Tang San and continued, "You still have him. If he can persist for the duration of one incense stick, I will consider all of you to have passed."
"Tang San, it's all up to you. You can do it! I believe in you!" Xiao Wu cried out with a pained expression.
Tang San felt conflicted. Based on his understanding of Aotian and Gu Yuena's combat strength, even if they had never seen a Soul Saint's methods, shouldn't their combat instincts still be there?
How could they have been hit so easily?
Although he had doubts, he couldn't afford to dwell on them. Even if he was the only one left, he had to go all out.
Grandmaster had sent him to study at Shrek; he certainly didn't want to fail the entrance test and return home in disgrace.
Even if it meant risking his life, he had to pass this trial.
"Ning Rongrong, step back a bit. Leave the rest of the battle to me," Tang San said gravely.
"Tang San, can you do it?" Ning Rongrong asked worriedly.
"I must, even if I can't." Tang San's tone was firm, his posture erect, and an intense Fighting Intent began to emanate from him.
Ning Rongrong looked at Tang San, who dared to confront a Soul Saint alone, then at the pale-faced Aotian at the edge of the field. She immediately sensed the gap between the two.
She retreated some distance and said, "Tang San, we are comrades. My father taught me from a young age to never abandon a comrade, no matter what. I will support you from behind."
Ning Rongrong's trust gave Tang San even more strength.
He couldn't help but recall a line from the Profound Heaven Treasure Record: "Never try to play the pig to eat the tiger, or you truly will become a pig."
Today, he decided to stop hiding his full capabilities. He would make Aotian and Gu Yuena understand that he, Tang San, was no longer the same person they once knew.
At the same time, he could use this Soul Saint, Zhao Wuji, to test what level his overall strength had truly reached.
Just one chapter for today. Should I have the MC take Ning Rongrong or not? Yes or no, leave your thoughts. I'll check the ratio for reference.
(end of chapter)
Even Zhu Zhuqing felt that Aotian and Xiao Wu had been a bit too bold.
As a member of a great clan, Zhu Zhuqing was well aware of how powerful a Soul Saint truly was.
She also clearly understood that with just the few of them, it was impossible to defeat a Soul Saint; they could only do their best to persist for the duration of one incense stick.
She didn't understand why Aotian and Xiao Wu would say such things.
Though perplexed, she didn't ask.
Tang San didn't pay too much attention to how arrogant Aotian's words were. After all, having known Aotian for six years, he was already used to his tone.
He said, "Aotian, I know you've always been very confident, and indeed, you've achieved everything you've set your mind to before. But now, we're facing a Soul Saint. No matter how confident you are, it's impossible to defeat him. It will be very difficult for us to pass this stage, so I need you—and all of you—to follow my command this time."
Xiao Wu retorted, unconvinced, "Tang San, Aotian is much stronger than you. Why should we listen to your command?"
"Because I learned a lot of combat experience from my Grandmaster," Tang San said.
"That's just armchair theory, right?" Xiao Wu said with a hint of disdain.
Seeing Xiao Wu question Grandmaster's knowledge, Tang San's voice turned colder. "Those are theories refined through the practice of countless Soul Masters, not just empty words," he said solemnly. "If you know how to command, then you do it."
Xiao Wu was instantly speechless. What did she know about commanding? If she were to lead, it would just be everyone fighting as they pleased.
"Xiao Wu, just let Tang San command," Aotian said.
Tang San nodded, his expression growing solemn. He began, "Ning Rongrong, after the battle starts, you will be responsible for supporting us. Aotian, Gu Yuena, and Xiao Wu, you three will be the main attackers. Zhuqing, you excel in speed, so you should maneuver to harass him and look for an opening to attack. I will be responsible for controlling Teacher Zhao's attacks, limiting him as much as possible, while also assisting your frontal assault."
Dai Mubai, standing nearby, nodded slightly, showing some appreciation for Tang San's command ability.
He looked at Gu Yuena and said, "Teacher Zhao's power is terrifying. If you're not good at defense, use ranged attacks if you can, and try your best to avoid letting him get close."
"Little fellows, have you finished discussing?" Zhao Wuji stood up and said lazily.
An incense stick's worth of time had passed.
Tang San stepped forward, standing before everyone with an unprecedentedly grave expression. He said, "Teacher Zhao, we are ready."
Zhao Wuji took out an incense stick, lit it, and stuck it into the ground behind him.
Ning Rongrong had already released her Spirit and begun chanting, providing support to her teammates.
She pointed her finger, and colorful light fell upon Tang San and the others, making them feel a significant increase in both power and speed.
"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, not bad." Zhao Wuji grinned broadly and laughed. "Today, I will give you your first lesson."
After speaking, he violently slammed both fists into the ground. A layer of earthy yellow light spread out with him at its center. The ground vibrated, and a terrifying power surged toward Tang San and the others.
Tang San's expression changed, and he shouted, "Quick, dodge!"
He leaped into the air, simultaneously lashing out with a strand of Blue Silver Grass that wrapped around Ning Rongrong and pulled her up with him.
Ning Rongrong was responsible for supporting the entire team; if anything happened to her, their chances of victory would plummet.
Aotian and the others, however, did not jump, standing motionless.
Zhu Zhuqing had intended to jump and dodge Zhao Wuji's attack, but Aotian's voice echoed in her ear, telling her not to move. Plus, Xiao Wu was holding her hand, preventing her from jumping up.
When the yellow light reached their feet, they were immediately sent flying, stumbling to a stop at the edge of the field.
Aotian and Gu Yuena's faces were pale. Xiao Wu strained to make her face pale, but she failed and only managed to turn bright red from the effort.
When that terrifying energy wave reached her feet, Zhu Zhuqing's heart went cold, thinking she was about to be injured.
Immediately after, her body was sent flying, but strangely, she didn't suffer any damage.
However, upon landing, she saw that Aotian and Gu Yuena's faces looked very pale, as if they had sustained serious injuries, while Xiao Wu's face was an odd shade of red.
Just as Zhu Zhuqing was feeling confused, Aotian cried out weakly, "Tang San, we're all heavily injured! We can't go on! The rest of the battle is up to you. We're entrusting our fates to you; we believe you can definitely achieve victory in the end!"
When Tang San saw the four of them get flung away, his mind went blank. The moment he landed and heard Aotian's words, he was completely stunned.
The battle had only just begun, and four team members were already out. How could they possibly fight now?
He observed the faces of Aotian and Gu Yuena; they didn't seem to be faking it. Xiao Wu's face, however, was bright red and scrunched up as if she were in great discomfort.
How could this be? Couldn't Aotian and the others dodge? Tang San's heart sank to the depths. For him to face Zhao Wuji alone, the difficulty had instantly increased severalfold.
That incense stick had barely burned at all.
Zhu Zhuqing opened her mouth to say something but was pulled by Xiao Wu and couldn't get the words out.
Ning Rongrong was both angry and anxious. "Aotian, you did that on purpose! Tang San, a Great Soul Master, could dodge it, so how could you not? Didn't you just say that you weren't even afraid of a Titled Douluo? How did you end up like this right at the start?"
Xiao Wu stuck out her tongue and said nothing.
Aotian said helplessly, "It's true we're Soul Elders, but we've never seen a Soul Saint's methods before. Is it so strange that we couldn't react in time?"
Ning Rongrong was instantly speechless.
Zhao Wuji burst into loud laughter. "I didn't expect a few of you to have no combat experience. According to our rules, we don't accept the pampered and spoiled, but..."
He pointed at Tang San and continued, "You still have him. If he can persist for the duration of one incense stick, I will consider all of you to have passed."
"Tang San, it's all up to you. You can do it! I believe in you!" Xiao Wu cried out with a pained expression.
Tang San felt conflicted. Based on his understanding of Aotian and Gu Yuena's combat strength, even if they had never seen a Soul Saint's methods, shouldn't their combat instincts still be there?
How could they have been hit so easily?
Although he had doubts, he couldn't afford to dwell on them. Even if he was the only one left, he had to go all out.
Grandmaster had sent him to study at Shrek; he certainly didn't want to fail the entrance test and return home in disgrace.
Even if it meant risking his life, he had to pass this trial.
"Ning Rongrong, step back a bit. Leave the rest of the battle to me," Tang San said gravely.
"Tang San, can you do it?" Ning Rongrong asked worriedly.
"I must, even if I can't." Tang San's tone was firm, his posture erect, and an intense Fighting Intent began to emanate from him.
Ning Rongrong looked at Tang San, who dared to confront a Soul Saint alone, then at the pale-faced Aotian at the edge of the field. She immediately sensed the gap between the two.
She retreated some distance and said, "Tang San, we are comrades. My father taught me from a young age to never abandon a comrade, no matter what. I will support you from behind."
Ning Rongrong's trust gave Tang San even more strength.
He couldn't help but recall a line from the Profound Heaven Treasure Record: "Never try to play the pig to eat the tiger, or you truly will become a pig."
Today, he decided to stop hiding his full capabilities. He would make Aotian and Gu Yuena understand that he, Tang San, was no longer the same person they once knew.
At the same time, he could use this Soul Saint, Zhao Wuji, to test what level his overall strength had truly reached.
Just one chapter for today. Should I have the MC take Ning Rongrong or not? Yes or no, leave your thoughts. I'll check the ratio for reference.
(end of chapter)
