Chapter 19: The Competition Among the Younger Generation of the Three Upper Sects.
"Brother Yu, it's been a long time!"
Tang Yue strode forward to greet him, replying with a smile.
"This year's sect competition is sure to be a spectacular event."
Ning Huaijin then stepped forward, bowed slightly, and gracefully cupped his hands.
"It's been so long, Sect Leader Ning is still as handsome as ever."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's spiritual techniques are exquisite and unparalleled; I believe they will shine brightly today as well!"
"Haha, I appreciate your kind words, Brother Yu."
After speaking, Yu Zhentian looked around.
"Where are Tang Hao and Tang Xiao?"
Tang Hao was already quite famous at the age of twenty and was considered a young disciple, so he should have come to participate in the sparring.
"This brat's soul power has already broken through level fifty, and no matter how we try to persuade him, he won't come over. He says that bullying the weak is not the way of a strong person."
"This is truly impolite! My son has been rude; please forgive him, both sect leaders!"
Tang Yue spoke with a look of disdain, but his tone was already brimming with barely suppressed smugness.
"Level 50!?"
Yu Zhentian was deeply shocked after hearing Tang Yue's words, but as the head of a sect, he quickly concealed his astonishment and praised him with a wry smile:
"The Tang Sect Leader has found a successor; truly, the younger generation surpasses the older!"
As she spoke, she thought of her two grandsons with useless martial spirits...
well...
Who wouldn't be happy to hear someone praise their son?
Although Tang Yue kept humbly saying "not at all," he was actually very proud.
Then he looked behind Yu Zhentian and saw two people standing there.
"Sect Master Yu, are these two your newly accepted disciples? They look unfamiliar!"
Tang Yue looked puzzled.
"These two are not my disciples, they are my two grandsons."
After Yu Zhentian finished speaking, Yu Xiaogang walked up to Tang Yue.
He bowed slightly in a greeting and said slowly:
"Sect Leader Tang, Sect Leader Ning, I am Yu Xiaogang, and the man behind me is my younger brother Yu Xiaolie."
"So they are Sect Master Yu's twins, indeed they are both handsome and talented."
"You old man, you've kept your grandson hidden for so many years, and now you're finally willing to bring him out so we can meet him, haha."
Tang Yue praised him generously.
"Not at all. This time, I mainly brought my little grandson, Xiao Zhen, out to see the world."
After Yu Zhentian finished speaking, he pulled out his grandson, Xiao Zhen.
"Sect Leader Tang, Sect Leader Ning, I am Yu Xiaozhen."
"Excellent! Excellent! Brother Yu is truly blessed! The three young masters are all handsome and talented; they are sure to become outstanding individuals in the future!"
"Oh no! Oh no! The event is about to start, let's take our seats quickly!"
After exchanging pleasantries, the group took their seats.
The competition was about to begin. The disciples below the stage, dressed in their sect's attire, stood tall and straight, their expressions filled with excitement and anticipation.
At this moment, an old man walked onto the stage, holding an old-fashioned cane, with a solemn expression.
"Today, the Grand Tournament of the Three Upper Sects begins here! The Three Upper Sects are closely linked and are the leading sects in the Soul Master world."
"The purpose of today's competition is to exchange skills and seek progress together. We must not let it damage our harmony."
"The competition rules allow participants to choose between one-on-one duels or two-person duels."
"The victor may choose to remain on the stage and accept further challenges, or they may choose to fight a single match and cede the stage to other disciples. We hope everyone will give their all and showcase the style of their respective sects!"
"Which disciple would like to go up on stage first today?"
After listening to the old man's words, the disciples below the stage were eager to try and show their skills in the competition.
Yu Xiaolie was also shocked and inspired by the scene; being there in person was indeed a different feeling.
Soon, two young disciples from Haotian Sect and Thunder Academy each took to the stage.
"Tang Yong of the Clear Sky Sect, Martial Soul Clear Sky Hammer, Level 15 Soul Master, please!"
Tang Yong may look a little young, but he exudes an aura of confidence.
"Wan Qu of Thunder Academy, Martial Soul: Lightning Spider, Level 15 Soul Master, please enlighten me!"
Wan Qu of Thunder Academy is a little older than Tang Yong and is tall.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Tang Yong launched the first attack. He lightly touched the ground with his feet and rushed towards Wan Qu, his right fist carrying surging soul power as it struck his opponent.
Wan Qu reacted swiftly, surrounded by lightning, dodging to the side and conjuring a lightning blade in his hand, slashing horizontally towards Tang Yong.
Tang Yong quickly turned around, dodging the attack with skillful movement. Then he crossed his arms, and his soul power condensed into a shield in front of him, successfully blocking Wan Qu's subsequent series of lightning attacks.
The two exchanged blows, their fists whistling and lightning flashing.
On the stands, Yu Xiaogang and Yu Xiaolie stared intently at the dueling platform.
"Although Tang Yong looks young, he has an extremely sharp fighting spirit and a strong offensive ability."
Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly and analyzed.
Although this cheap older brother sometimes acts like a bookworm, Yu Xiaolie has to admit that he does have some observational skills.
"Wan Qu is not bad either; his lightning skills are flexible and versatile."
"Xiao Lie, who do you think will win between these two?"
Yu Xiaolie did not reply. In a battle between soul masters, the outcome is ever-changing, and sometimes, victory or defeat can be decided in an instant.
On the stage, Tang Yong seized the opportunity, his aura suddenly surged, and his first spirit ring shone brightly.
"First Soul Skill: Titan's Hammer!"
He shouted, and a huge warhammer appeared out of thin air in his hand. Runes flashed on the hammer, which shone with golden light and smashed down on Wan Qu with overwhelming force.
"First Soul Skill: God-Locking Ring!"
Wan Qu dared not be careless and instantly activated his first soul skill. Countless bolts of lightning shot out from his hand, quickly weaving into a huge ring of light in the air, enveloping Tang Yong.
"boom!"
With a deafening roar, the golden warhammer collided violently with the lightning net, and the powerful energy shock spread out like a storm, the blinding light making it impossible to open one's eyes.
"This is the power of the Clear Sky Hammer!"
"How domineering!"
The disciples watching the battle were discussing it animatedly.
As the light faded, the scene before them caused a gasp of astonishment from the entire audience.
Wan Qu was sent flying and crashed awkwardly off the stage, while Tang Yong stood steadily on the stage, his warhammer slowly dissipating.
"Tang Yongsheng of Haotian Sect!"
"Haotian Sect! Haotian Sect!"
"Haotian Sect!"
Cheers erupted throughout the stadium.
"The power of this soul skill of the Haotian Sect disciple is indeed astonishing. It gathers the user's entire soul power, and the power increases several times when it is unleashed. Few opponents of the same level can withstand it head-on with one blow."
Second Master Yu Yuanhai, with his sharp eyes, explained the situation to the three Yu brothers and their disciples at the right time.
"If you were to fight against him, what would you do?"
"A direct, head-on attack is obviously unwise. I think we should try to weaken its power. Control-type soul skills can disrupt the rhythm of its soul power gathering, thus reducing its power."
Yu Xiaogang kept rehearsing tactics in his mind.
"What you said is absolutely right, but it takes time to take effect. If it doesn't work on the first strike, and someone catches a gap in the defense, then this hammer blow could be dangerous!"
"In my opinion, we can distract him with ranged attacks while he's condensing his soul skill, and at the same time, attack him at close range as quickly as possible. Maybe we can find an opening!"
Yu Xiaozhen clenched his fists, as if he were already in the midst of a battle with Tang Yong.
"Xiao Lie, what about you? What would you do in this situation?"
Yu Yuanhai asked Yu Xiaolie.
"What they both said makes sense, but we also have to be wary of his follow-up attacks. Even if the Titan's Hammer is blocked, its residual power should not be underestimated."
"In my opinion, we should first set up defensive soul skills, using defense as offense, and then deliver a fatal blow when his soul power is almost depleted!"
After Yu Xiaolie finished speaking, he made a throat-slitting gesture.
"You brat."
Yu Yuanhai smiled and shook his head. He had to admit that Yu Xiaolie had the strongest combat awareness and could always come up with multiple battle plans.
"As expected of the Haotian Sect, these younger disciples are so brave and strong. They have such strength at such a young age. Their future is limitless!"
Yu Zhentian praised with a smile.
"Haha, not at all!" Tang Yue laughed and waved his hand, making a humble gesture.
"However, my Blue Lightning Tyrant Sect cannot show weakness either. Wang Lin, why don't you go up on stage and ask him for guidance?"
Yu Zhentian gave an instruction to one of his disciples behind him.
"yes!"
After speaking, a lithe outer disciple strode onto the dueling platform.
Among the outer disciples, Wang Lin was considered one of the more outstanding ones.
"Wang Lin of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Martial Soul: Thunder Vine, Level 14 Soul Master, please enlighten me!"
Tang Yong walked forward calmly, exuding a composed aura.
Wang Lin took the initiative, moving with lightning speed as he rushed towards Tang Yong, constantly changing his footing along the way, making him unpredictable.
Tang Yong kept his eyes fixed on his opponent, remaining calm and composed, and repeatedly deflected Wang Lin's close-range attacks with his agile movements.
The two exchanged blows, their spiritual power surging and creating waves of energy.
As the battle intensified, Wang Lin suddenly roared, and the first spirit ring on his body shone brightly.
"The power of thunder!"
He swiftly conjured a blinding ball of lightning in his hands and thrust it towards Tang Yong. Wherever the lightning struck, the air crackled and popped, as if it had been instantly ignited.
Tang Yong's expression hardened, and he quickly retreated to create distance. At the same time, he crossed his arms, and his soul power condensed into a thick shield in front of him.
The lightning struck the shield hard, bursting out with blinding light and deafening sound. The powerful impact forced Tang Yong to take several steps back, but he remained firmly in place and successfully withstood the attack.
Seeing this, Wang Lin intensified his attack, attempting to launch another assault before Tang Yong could get into position.
Tang Yong didn't give him a chance. He took a deep breath, his aura suddenly surged, and he used his first soul skill again.
"First Soul Skill: Titan's Hammer!"
With a loud shout, a huge golden warhammer appeared in his hand and smashed down towards Wang Lin.
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