Even the core disciples of the Clear Sky Clan wouldn't dare claim they could easily defeat a ten-thousand-year Titan Giant Ape without the strength of a Spirit King.
A soul beast was a soul beast; defeating a Spirit King from the Strength Clan, whose martial spirit was the Titan Giant Ape, was far simpler by comparison.
This underscored the fact that someone like Dai Mubai, who was merely a Spirit King, truly had no chance of defeating a Titan Giant Ape.
The fact that Dai Mubai managed to escape with a severely injured Tang San was already commendable.
"Dai Mubai, what's your opinion of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation?" Tang San asked gravely.
From the earlier conversation between Dugu Bo and Dai Mubai, Tang San had learned that all the members of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation had surpassed level 46.
The three leaders were even Spirit Kings!
No wonder Spirit Hall dared to offer three ten-thousand-year spirit bones as the championship prize.
In the Heaven Dou Empire division, apart from Shrek Academy, even the strongest teams, including the Five Elements Academies, had captains with spirit power levels below 46.
In contrast, Spirit Hall Academy's weakest members surpassed those captains.
The disparity was truly terrifying.
"What do I think?" Dai Mubai's lips twitched in amusement. How should he think? Obviously, he'd view them standing upright, just like anyone else!
Golden Generation or not, even if they were veteran Spirit Saints or Spirit Douluo, he wouldn't flinch. In fact, he found it amusing.
Unless Spirit Hall's Elder Hall itself took action, Dai Mubai had no fear.
When he advanced to the Spirit Douluo stage, even their so-called Golden Generation wouldn't be invincible in front of him. With his innate martial spirit fusion ability, they were entirely beatable.
Cough. "Tang San, with you here, we should have no surprises! This championship is ours for the taking!" Dai Mubai said, patting Tang San's shoulder before walking toward the dormitory. He was afraid he'd burst into laughter if he stayed any longer.
Tang San stood there, stunned. Did Dai Mubai really believe in him that much?
Something about it felt off. At some point, the attitudes of Dai Mubai, Flender, Zhao Wuji, and others had all changed.
Their words were always full of confidence and encouragement, as if trying to inflate his ego.
Tang San now realized he had lost himself in their endless praise.
Dai Mubai, a Spirit King-level powerhouse, claimed to be weaker than him. Tang San believed it himself!
How could he not feel invincible?
"Without me, Tang San, this Shrek team would surely fall apart!"
Tang San finally smiled, sweeping away the frustrations of the past two days. Feeling buoyant, he returned to his dorm to refine the chaotic spirit power within him.
Refining these impurities would take about six months. During this time, unless a significant opportunity arose, he wouldn't be able to break through to the Spirit King level.
His rapid growth in strength had already made him cautious. As a "reborn soul," Tang San understood the importance of a solid foundation. Without it, how could he reach the pinnacle?
Scene shift: Inside the Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City.
"Your Highness, this matter must be reported to the Pope..." Salas began.
Before he could finish, Qian Renxue shot him a displeased look, silencing him instantly.
It was rumored that the relationship between the young master and the Pope wasn't good, and this reaction seemed to confirm it.
Salas hadn't even mentioned Bibi Dong by name; a mere reference to the Pope had already provoked her ire.
After a long pause, Qian Renxue finally spoke.
"Whether to report it or not is up to you."
If Bibi Dong sent someone to kill Tang San, all the better. If not, Qian Renxue would deal with him herself once her matters in the Heaven Dou Empire were settled.
Speaking of Tang San, he happened to be a classmate of Dai Mubai.
"Shrek Academy truly hides dragons and crouching tigers," Qian Renxue thought.
It housed the prince and future princess of the Star Luo Empire, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan master's daughter, the son of Clear Sky Douluo, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan heir, and even an innate full spirit power food-type spirit master.
When she thought of the "princess," a trace of displeasure flickered across her face. In her mind, she and Dai Mubai were the perfect pair.
If only they'd met earlier!
"Yes, Your Highness!" Salas didn't dare probe further into her thoughts.
Since Qian Renxue left the decision to him, Salas planned to follow the standard process.
A twin martial spirit master whose second martial spirit was the Clear Sky Hammer? Such a matter demanded reporting, and quickly.
So many eyes had witnessed the events of the day. News would undoubtedly reach Spirit City and the Pope's Hall soon enough.
If Salas failed to deliver his report first, it would surely cost him dearly.
Qian Renxue, meanwhile, walked out of the hall without another word.
When Salas had summoned her, she thought it might be something important, perhaps related to Dai Mubai. To her annoyance, it turned out to be such a trivial matter.
What a waste of her time!
Time passed, and the next morning arrived.
Dai Mubai stood by the window, gazing at the rising sun with a smile. Whatever he was thinking, it seemed to amuse him.
After a while, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling appeared behind him.
Ye Lingling, without her usual veil, looked slightly flustered.
"Lingling, it seems we're no longer just best friends," Dugu Yan teased with a smile, causing Ye Lingling to blush.
Unlike Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling lacked the boldness to respond and merely nodded shyly.
"Let's go. Everyone should be ready by now. We'll grab breakfast first and then head to the arena. Today's opponent won't be easy," Ye Lingling said softly, her cool voice distinct yet gentle.
"Come on, Lingling! You're so good at changing the topic. What's so tough about Elephant Armored Academy's team of brutes?" Dugu Yan joked, laughing at her friend's thin skin.
"Yan Yan!"
"Alright, alright, I'll stop!" Dugu Yan replied, laughing harder.
"Today, I'm not talking to you anymore!"
The three reached the training grounds, where everyone else had already gathered.
Ye Lingling's absence of her veil didn't go unnoticed, but no one said anything about it.
"Your opponents today are from the Elephant Armored Academy. You all know their strengths. My only request is simple: win!"
Flender's voice was firm.
"Once you're at the arena, follow Captain Dai Mubai's instructions!"
With those words, Flender's spirit power flared, and he disappeared.
"Strange. Why has Flender been acting so odd lately?"
(End of Chapter)