Chapter 279: 298. Another Defeat
The atmosphere froze there, and Ning Fengzhi couldn't find any excuse to refute at this moment.
If the Spirit Hall announced at this time that Tang San was a beastman, then even if the Spirit Hall immediately started hunting Tang San, it would be reasonable and legal.
Ning Fengzhi wanted to protect Tang San and use him as a sharp blade against the Spirit Hall in the future, but for the moment, he couldn't find any excuse.
"Bishop Salas." At this time, Yu Xiaogang spoke up: "Although your inference has some truth, there is currently no effective evidence to prove that Tang San is that beastman from back then."
Salas said, "If we need to produce evidence, the Spirit Hall can provide it at any time."
Huo Qiqiang said, "Even if there is eventually evidence proving that Tang San is that beastman from back then, does that mean your Spirit Hall wants to hunt that beastman on the spot?"
Salas said, "Of course, eliminating wolf thieves and the like is the duty of the Spirit Hall, and it's also for the long-term peace and stability of the entire Douluo Continent."
Huo Qiqiang said, "But this can't violate the Continental Soul Master Tournament Convention. The Continental Soul Master Tournament guarantees the rights of every participant. Since Tang San is a participant, his right to life and freedom must be protected during the tournament. This tournament is hosted by your Spirit Hall. Are you going to be the first to break this rule?"
Ning Fengzhi hurriedly said, "Right, the Continental Soul Master Tournament Convention stipulates that the rights of participants must be protected. Even if Tang San is that beastman, the Spirit Hall cannot hunt that beastman during the Soul Master Tournament."
"This..." Salas's expression changed slightly. He looked at Ning Fengzhi, then at Huo Qiqiang and Yu Xiaogang, and then back at Ning Fengzhi. His expression seemed to say to Ning Fengzhi: Fine, fine, you three sects are all in the same boat now.
Finally, Salas sighed helplessly and said, "Alright, as you say, we won't hunt that beastman during the tournament. But if the news leaks out and we fail to kill that beastman in time, leading to disaster for the entire Douluo Continent in the future, you three sects will have to bear that responsibility."
Ning Fengzhi said boldly, "Bishop Salas, rest assured, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can shoulder this." At this moment, the three upper sects stood together as Ning Fengzhi had hoped, advancing and retreating together on this issue, giving Ning Fengzhi the confidence to unite against the Spirit Hall.
Tang San on the stage was completely unaware that in the VIP seats, a game about his fate had quietly taken place.
At this moment, holding the Haotian Hammer, Tang San's entire aura was renewed, exuding the domineering momentum of the Haotian Hammer looking down on the world.
Xiao Wu must be watching me, right? She must be watching me. She must be deeply attracted by my domineering posture. Tang San thought to himself.
Even without soul rings attached to the Haotian Hammer, Tang San was confident that with the secret arts of the Haotian Sect and the Tang Sect, he could shine in this tournament.
"It's actually twin martial souls. No wonder you, black coal head, can be the captain of the Shrek team." Xuewu said in realization: "However, just relying on this isn't enough to defeat us. Sisters, let them see the power of our Tianshui Academy team."
At this moment, the Tianshui Academy team also activated their martial souls.
In an instant, a cold aura swept over the Shrek side, and Tang San shivered slightly from the chill.
So cold. Could it be... an illusion? A thought flashed through Tang San's mind.
He looked toward the opposing lineup. The Tianshui Academy team was roughly the same as in the previous life, but the captain Shui Bing'er was different. Her soul ring configuration was five rings: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black. Above her martial soul, the Ice Phoenix, emanated a bone-chilling cold intent.
Soul King? Another variable. How can you be a Soul King? You shouldn't be a Soul King. You being a Soul King is truly damnable, Shui Bing'er. Thinking about how his own situation was worse than in the previous life, while Shui Bing'er, Feng Xiaotian, and others had successively surpassed their previous life's strength, a surge of jealousy welled up uncontrollably in Tang San's heart.
Dai Mubai quietly asked Tang San, "Ah San, this Shui Bing'er is a Soul King. What do we do?"
Tang San said in a low voice, "First, proceed according to the plan, test her strength, and then adapt accordingly."
"Good."
Ding ding ding...
The bell for the match officially rang.
"Action..." Tang San was about to say when a tidal wave of cold intent swept over. From the corner of his eye, Tang San saw Dai Mubai above him on the left being frozen into an ice block. His side also began to feel the erosion of the cold. Before he could finish his words, Tang San was frozen.
Feeling the bone-chilling cold on his body, Tang San associated it with a term from his later life: Ultimate Ice.
With one instant Ice Seal from Shui Bing'er, the seven members of the Shrek team were completely frozen.
The Tianshui Academy side immediately took action, cutting into the rear and pushing the ice sculptures off one by one to eliminate them.
At this time, the ice sculptures of Dai Mubai and Tang San showed cracks, then shattered one after another.
"So cold, so damn cold," Dai Mubai shivered uncontrollably.
Tang San held the Haotian Hammer in his hand, exhaling cold breaths from his mouth. His eyes were red with jealousy: "Ultimate Ice, you are actually Ultimate Ice. How can you be Ultimate Ice? You truly deserve to die."
"Huh?" Shui Yue'er said discontentedly: "Why does our Bing'er sister's Ultimate Ice deserve to die?"
Shui Bing'er also said coldly: "You black coal head, while I'm in a good mood now, hurry up and surrender, get off the stage."
"Surrender? Impossible." Tang San's eyes were red, breathing heavily like an ox.
At this point, Tang San also understood that right from the start, the Shrek team had been eliminated down to just him and Dai Mubai, making the chance of winning extremely slim.
But the cost of losing was also something Tang San couldn't bear. First, he wouldn't be able to hold his head up in front of Yu Tianheng, and Xiao Wu would think he was an incompetent man. The label of incompetence would follow him for a long time.
"Even if Shrek is eliminated down to just me, even if my Haotian Hammer has no soul rings attached, I, Tang San, am still invincible in this entire soul fighting arena." Tang San roared loudly—
Then he swung the Haotian Hammer and began performing Disorderly Mantle.
However, before he could stack a few layers, another instant Ice Seal covered over. Dai Mubai and Tang San were instantly frozen again.
This time, Dai Mubai didn't break free, while Tang San struggled and broke out from the ice once more. With red eyes, cold air spraying from his nostrils, and hands shivering from the cold while still gripping the Haotian Hammer, he shakily began stacking Disorderly Mantle.
That posture was as ridiculous as some kind of performance art!
Shui Bing'er didn't even use her martial soul fusion technique. With the third Ice Seal passing over, Tang San was completely frozen.
After confirming that Tang San had no possibility of breaking free from the Ice Seal, the referee stepped forward and announced: "Shrek Academy versus Tianshui Academy, Tianshui Academy wins."
(END CHAPTER)
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