LRAB Chapter 591 Master and Disciple Conspiracy
Chapter 591 Master and Disciple Conspiracy
Chapter 591 Master and Disciple Conspiracy
Upon hearing Raven's words, the other advanced soul master academy teams watching the match breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the strength of the Spirit Hall's Second Team surprised, shocked, and even weighed heavily on almost everyone, at least they did not bully the weak by taking advantage of their strength, nor did they resort to any means necessary and leave no room for mercy like the Shrek Seven Devils Team.
This made everyone feel much more relaxed.
At least when facing the Spirit Hall's second team later on, there's no need to worry about our own players being seriously injured by the Shrek Seven Devils like the main players of the Auckland Academy team, which would affect the later matches.
In the spectator area prepared specifically for the participating academy teams, perhaps only the teams from the four advanced soul master academies—Blazing Fire Academy, Heavenly Water Academy, Elephant Armor Academy, and Blue Tyrant Academy—felt no pressure from the strength displayed by the Spirit Hall's second team, but rather took it for granted.
There's no need to elaborate on Elephant Armor Academy; it was originally an affiliated force of the Spirit Hall.
For them, the power of the Spirit Hall is deeply ingrained in their minds, and the Spirit Hall Academy's teams are no exception; their strength is a matter of course and a given.
Blazing Fire Academy and Heavenly Water Academy also have close ties with the Spirit Hall, and now they have completely sided with the Spirit Hall. They had some expectation of the strength of the Spirit Hall's Second Team, so they were not too surprised.
Moreover, both of their teams possess a Soul King, and given the current strength displayed by the Spirit Hall's second team, they are not without the ability to fight back, which is why they did not feel any pressure.
As for Blue Tyrant Academy, it also has an inextricable connection with the Spirit Hall.
Although Blue Tyrant Academy is nominally under Liu Erlong's name, Ye Qifeng, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, and Qian Renxue, the Young Master of the Spirit Hall, are both investors and founders, and both hold official positions.
Furthermore, both of them had a close relationship with Liu Erlong, and under the influence of this intimate relationship, Blue Tyrant Academy had in fact become another cradle of talent for the Spirit Hall.
In the six or seven years since its establishment, Blue Tyrant Academy has provided the Spirit Hall with a number of commoner spirit master talents.
Although these commoner soul masters vary in quality, they are indispensable soul master talents. Many of the lower and middle-level members of the Spirit Hall are graduates of the Blue Tyrant Academy.
The Spirit Hall's Second Team was led by Ye Qifeng, and Liu Erlong and Jiang Zhu knew all seven girls in the Spirit Hall's Second Team and had a good relationship with each other.
Having witnessed their strength, they naturally applauded and cheered in celebration; there was no pressure or heavy thoughts whatsoever.
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The match between the Spirit Hall's second team and the Canghui Academy team started quickly and ended just as quickly.
From the moment both sides entered the field to the end of the match, it only took a few minutes.
After the match ended, the Spirit Hall's second team quickly stepped down from the main central battle arena and left the scene with Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan.
However, the Elite Soul Master Tournament did not stop. The tenth match of the first round of the preliminary rounds was immediately staged on one of the other four Soul Arenas, and the audience's attention was quickly drawn to it.
The enthusiasm ignited by the Spirit Hall's second team's match against the Canghui Academy team has also shifted to other teams.
A secluded seat in the audience area was now empty, and Tang Hao, who had been sitting there, had apparently disappeared.
Tang Hao was somewhat disappointed that he couldn't see Ye Lan display her martial soul and abilities to confirm her true identity. After seeing the second team leave the competition venue, he got up and secretly followed them.
However, because of Yue Guan's presence, he was never able to find any opportunity to get close to Ye Lan, and therefore did not dare to make any rash moves.
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When all fourteen matches of the first round of the Soul Master Elite Tournament preliminaries were completed, it was already afternoon.
Flander, Zhao Wuji, Shao Xin, Lu Qibin, and Li Yusong, who had already gathered intelligence on their respective teams, soon arrived at the rest area where the Shrek Seven Devils team was located. They met up with Yu Xiaogang and the others and shared the intelligence they had collected with everyone.
Having witnessed the strength of the Spirit Hall's second team and the four elemental academies besides Blazing Academy, the Shrek Academy members all looked rather grave.
These teams, which Yu Xiaogang specifically emphasized needing to pay special attention to, were all unexpectedly strong; none of them were weaker than their Shrek Seven Devils team.
In particular, the Spirit Hall's second team displayed overwhelming dominance, easily defeating their opponents. Their victory was even faster than the Shrek Seven Devils' victory over Auckland Academy.
Most importantly, they only deployed three members, but these three members were high-level Soul Masters with a fourth Soul Ring of ten thousand years. There were also four other members who did not participate, and their specific strengths were unknown.
It's not just the Spirit Hall's second team that's holding back; the teams from Tianshui Academy, Shenfeng Academy, Elephant Armor Academy, and Thunder Academy—these four elemental academies—all seem to be hiding their strength.
After all, their opponents were not very strong, and several key players, including the captain, did not play, so they were unable to gather any useful information.
The unknown is the most terrifying thing.
This is what Yu Xiaogang and Tang San are most worried about.
The master and apprentice exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of melancholy in each other's eyes.
Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Tang San with a serious expression:
"Xiao San, the opponents we're going to face will be stronger and stronger, and you are a key part of the Shrek Seven Devils team's victory. You must improve your strength as soon as possible."
As he spoke, he glanced around at the Shrek Seven Devils, his gaze lingering briefly on Ning Rongrong standing with Oscar before finally settling on Tang San. His tone suddenly became meaningful:
"It seems we really need to pay Ning Fengzhi a visit."
Tang San immediately realized what was happening and nodded:
"Yes, teacher."
Having witnessed the terrifying combat power of the Spirit Hall's Second Team, his desire to enhance his own strength became even more urgent.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Distraction Control Technique is currently the only known effective means to rapidly enhance his strength.
If we could get our hands on it, that would be the best outcome.
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After the Shrek team reunited, they briefly exchanged and shared the intelligence they had gathered before leaving the Heaven Dou Arena.
Flander and a group of teachers led Dai Mubai and others back to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy first, while Yu Xiaogang and Tang San and his apprentice left the group and went to the official committee of the competition, where they found Ning Fengzhi who was about to leave.
Not long after.
Ning Fengzhi led Yu Xiaogang and Tang San to a teahouse, with Sword Douluo Chen Xin following behind to protect Ning Fengzhi's safety.
The teahouse is decorated in an antique style and is not very large, with only three floors.
It was already afternoon, and there were very few customers in the teahouse, only two or three, making it very quiet.
The four of them arrived at the innermost private room on the second floor. After pushing aside the folding screen, Ning Fengzhi led the three of them inside and they sat down at the tea table.
"Master, mistress, what brings you here to see me?"
After Yu Xiaogang and Tang San sat down, Ning Fengzhi looked at them and began to ask questions.
"There is indeed something I need to trouble Sect Leader Ning with."
Tang San didn't speak; it was Yu Xiaogang who spoke.
"Oh? Master, is there something you need my help with? Please tell me."
Ning Fengzhi glanced at Yu Xiaogang, a hint of surprise in his eyes, but his voice remained as gentle and amiable as ever.
"It's not me who needs help, it's the mistress."
Yu Xiaogang shook his head. Compared to Ning Fengzhi's gentle and refined magnetic voice, his voice sounded much worse—rough, hoarse, and stiff, like he had a razor blade in his mouth, or like a male duck quacking.
"Does the mistress need help?"
Ning Fengzhi paused for a moment, then looked at Tang San with a smile:
"Little San, if there's anything I can help you with, just ask. As long as it's within my power, I'll definitely do it for you."
Tang San's heart skipped a beat, and he was about to speak when Yu Xiaogang spoke first:
"There's no rush. Before that, I have a question I'd like to ask Sect Leader Ning."
"Can't you just say it all at once?" Ning Fengzhi frowned almost imperceptibly, but on the surface, he still maintained an expression of eagerness to hear more, looking at Yu Xiaogang:
"Master, please speak."
Yu Xiaogang, oblivious to the fleeting displeasure in Ning Fengzhi's eyes, puffed out his chest and, with a serious expression, posed the question:
"I'm sure Sect Master Ning saw the match between the Spirit Hall's second team and the Canghui Academy team today."
"What do you think, Sect Leader Ning?"
"What do you think?" Ning Fengzhi glanced at Yu Xiaogang in surprise. "Are you referring to the Spirit Hall team?"
Yu Xiaogang nodded immediately, his gaze fixed on Ning Fengzhi, seemingly eager to hear the latter's evaluation of the Spirit Hall's second team.
Ning Fengzhi picked up the teacup brought by the waiter, blew on it to cool it, took a small sip, and then looked up at Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, his tone flat:
"Just as I said at the opening ceremony, the Spirit Hall team is one of the teams I have the most faith in in this Elite Soul Master Tournament. It will be the number one enemy of your Shrek Seven Devils team."
Upon hearing this assessment, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San both opened their mouths, their expressions grave. Yu Xiaogang pursed his thick lips and asked:
"So, Sect Leader Ning, do you think the Shrek Seven Devils, with their current strength, are capable of defeating them?"
Ning Fengzhi was silent for a moment, then looked up at Yu Xiaogang, then at Tang San, and finally chose to tell the truth:
"Although I have high hopes for your Shrek Seven Devils team, given your current strength..."
All I can say is, it's hopeless.
Tang San seemed incredulous and finally couldn't help but ask, "Is there absolutely no chance?"
"In my opinion, I'm afraid not."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head slightly, then gave the two a brief analysis:
"Your Shrek Seven Devils team has a good lineup. There's Tang San with twin martial souls, Yu Tianheng, one of the twin stars of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Dai Mubai, the genius of the Dai family of the Star Luo Empire, Oscar and Xiao Wu with innate full soul power, Ma Hongjun with a mutated martial soul, and Rongrong with top-notch support abilities."
"You are definitely among the best in this Elite Soul Master Competition, and your overall strength can be said to be top-notch."
"But the only problem is that your soul power level is ultimately too low."
After a pause, Ning Fengzhi glanced at Tang San before continuing:
"Your Shrek Seven Devils only have three Soul Masters, while the Spirit Hall's second team also has three Soul Masters, and they are high-level Soul Masters who have absorbed ten-thousand-year Soul Rings to the extreme."
"In terms of soul power level and high-end combat strength, the Spirit Hall's second team is clearly superior to you, not to mention that the other side still has four members who have not yet made a move."
"No one knows how strong they are, but I guess they're definitely not weak, and might even be stronger."
"The rest of your Shrek Seven Devils team are all Soul Masters below level 40. Even with Rongrong's assistance, you can still contend with opponents at the Soul Master level."
"But defeating the Spirit Hall's second team will be very difficult."
"Sect Leader Ning, can't even you see through their cultivation levels?" Yu Xiaogang's eyes flickered slightly, trying to glean the true strength of the members of the Spirit Hall's Second Team from Ning Fengzhi's words.
"I can't see through them." Ning Fengzhi immediately shook his head. "They seem to be carrying some special items or practicing some special secret techniques, which have blocked my soul power perception."
After speaking, he looked at Sword Douluo Chen Xin beside him:
"Uncle Jian, what about you?"
Sword Douluo slowly shook his head, his words concise and to the point:
"I can't see through it."
Yu Xiaogang and Tang San exchanged bewildered glances, their faces filled with astonishment. Even a Title Douluo like Sword Douluo couldn't see through the other's cultivation level? This was simply unbelievable.
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi chuckled softly and began to persuade Tang San:
"Mistress, instead of worrying about yourself here, you should calm down, think of ways to improve your own and the team's capabilities."
"That way you can go further."
"Even if we can't beat the Spirit Hall team in the end, it would be great to get a good ranking in this Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament."
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang immediately laughed:
"Sect Leader Ning is right, that's why Xiao San and I came here."
"Oh?" Ning Fengzhi picked up his teacup. "What do you mean by that, Master?"
Yu Xiaogang dropped the pretense and directly stated the purpose of his and Tang San's visit:
"Sect Leader Ning, if I remember correctly, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School should possess a secret technique called Distraction Control. I hope you can pass it on to me."
"Distraction control secrets?"
Before Yu Xiaogang could finish speaking, Ning Fengzhi, who was drinking tea, suddenly paused, looked up at him, narrowed his eyes slightly, and instinctively exuded a murderous aura.
Even the Sword Douluo, who had been sitting quietly with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. His eyes flashed with sword light, and he looked sharply at Yu Xiaogang, as if a sharp sword could burst forth at any moment and sever his dog's head with one strike.
Ning Fengzhi put down his teacup, smiled at Yu Xiaogang, and spoke in a mellow voice:
"Where did you hear, Master, that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School possesses this secret technique?"
Yu Xiaogang seemed oblivious to the change in the atmosphere, raising his head with the same arrogance he had shown when answering Ning Rongrong:
"Sect Master Ning, have you forgotten that I am a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, which is also one of the three upper sects, and the oldest among them?"
(End of this chapter)