NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Xiao Yu’s Scheme Against Shrek
Chapter 168: Xiao Yu's Scheme Against Shrek
With Qian Daoliu, the peerless Rank 99 Douluo, stepping in to end the chaos, the farce in front of the Pope's Palace finally came to a close.
Yu Xiaogang was beaten out of Spirit Hall by the temple guards wielding heavy rods. Although Bibi Dong felt a twinge of regret, she was currently under the influence of the Rakshasa God's will, which limited her authority. Furthermore, this was Spirit Hall, where the Angel God's power was at its strongest. Even if Bibi Dong were at her peak, she couldn't possibly match Qian Daoliu.
Bibi Dong could only silently add this humiliation to her mental ledger, vowing to one day avenge her "white moonlight" Yu Xiaogang when she fully controlled Spirit Hall's three major halls.
"He's lucky!" Qian Renxue scoffed, glaring at Yu Xiaogang, who was being dragged out while wailing. "Why didn't Grandfather just kill him outright?"
"Your grandfather still has to give that woman some face," Xiao Yu explained in a low voice. "After all, she's the Pope, the nominal ruler of Spirit Hall. If your grandfather had really killed that useless fool, and that woman went into hysterics in front of everyone, wouldn't it be Spirit Hall's reputation that suffers?"
"That does make sense." Qian Renxue nodded slowly. Yu Xiaogang was just a clown. To let him create an unprecedented scandal for Spirit Hall would indeed be unwise.
Xiao Yu then gave Qian Renxue a word of caution. "Be careful in the afternoon match."
Qian Renxue waved her hand dismissively. "Those Shrek kids? A team with just three Spirit Ancestors can't possibly pose a threat to me. I'm more interested in whether I can kill Tang San during the team match. This is where Angel God's power is strongest; even the Asura God's influence may not be able to protect him."
"You're underestimating your opponent," Xiao Yu warned, taking full advantage of his foreknowledge to betray Shrek entirely. "Shrek has a hidden trump card: the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill."
"The Seven-in-One Fusion Skill?" Qian Renxue frowned. She had seen Canghui Academy use it during the qualifiers, but that technique required all participants to have similar martial souls and abilities—like Canghui's seven gemstone-type martial souls. Shrek's team, however, had wildly different martial souls and specializations.
Xiao Yu, seeing her doubt, explained with a faint smile, "Shrek's ability to use the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill can be credited to that waste, Yu Xiaogang. For all his flaws, he is skilled in martial soul research. Otherwise, how could he have charmed two women into being utterly devoted to him?
"Cross-type martial soul fusion was his lifelong research project. By studying Canghui Academy's Seven-in-One Fusion Skill during the qualifiers, he finally managed to develop a cross-type Seven-in-One Fusion Skill just in time for the finals.
"According to my sources, if the soul power from this fusion is channeled into Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer, Tang San could temporarily bridge the gap of 30 levels and unleash a Spirit Saint-level True Body of the Tool Soul."
The words True Body of the Tool Soul instantly darkened Qian Renxue's expression. "Thank you for the warning. I'll return now to discuss strategies with the elders on how to counter Shrek's Seven-in-One Fusion Skill."
Watching Qian Renxue walk away, Xiao Yu's lips curled into a sly smile.
In the original storyline, Spirit Hall only managed to counter Shrek's Seven-in-One Fusion Skill after witnessing it in action. This time, with prior knowledge and the addition of Qian Renxue, a Spirit Emperor, to their ranks, Shrek's weakened lineup stood no chance.
But Xiao Yu's trap didn't stop there.
During his duel with Tang San earlier, he hadn't simply overwhelmed him with two soul attacks. When their palms made contact, Xiao Yu had stealthily injected a trace of death aura from the Netherworld into Tang San's body.
Under normal circumstances, this trace of death aura could easily be neutralized. However, Xiao Yu had made it dormant, waiting for the perfect moment.
Given Shrek's diminished strength compared to the original, Tang San would undoubtedly be forced to overexert himself to activate the True Body of the Tool Soul. Xiao Yu's plan was to wait for Qian Renxue to shatter Tang San's True Body, leaving him at his weakest. At that moment, the death aura would activate, spreading rapidly through his body and infecting all his organs.
This would severely impair Tang San's future cultivation speed, leaving him a shadow of his original potential.
Back at the inn where Shrek Academy was resting, the atmosphere was tense. Yu Xiaogang had been expelled from Spirit City by Qian Daoliu, and Liu Erlong, worried for his safety, had hurriedly left to follow him.
Now, only Flender and Qin Ming, who acted as an assistant, remained with the team.
"Xiao San, how are you feeling?" Flender asked, looking at Tang San with concern.
Under the healing power of Jiangzhu's Healing Staff, Tang San slowly regained consciousness. Flender, unable to contain his worry, quickly approached and asked in a low voice.
"Where's my teacher?"
The freshly awakened Tang San, noticing Yu Xiaogang's absence, immediately inquired.
Yu Xiaogang's affection for him was evident, and Tang San firmly believed that under normal circumstances, his teacher would never leave his side while he was unconscious.
Flender let out a deep sigh and recounted everything that had happened after Tang San fainted. There was no point in hiding the truth—Yu Xiaogang's public humiliation in front of the Pope's Palace had likely spread throughout Spirit City by now. Anyone on the street could relay the details.
Damn Spirit Hall!
Hearing the story, Tang San's fists clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white. His eyes burned with rage, his face darkened like storm clouds before a downpour, and his lips quivered with barely restrained fury. He was on the verge of exploding.
"Calm down, Xiao San!"
Flender, understanding the deep bond between Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, pressed his hands firmly on Tang San's shoulders. "Spirit Hall is incredibly powerful, and that mysterious figure who appeared has strength beyond comprehension. With your current abilities, you stand no chance against them!"
"Exactly, Xiao San," his roommate and close friend Oscar chimed in, handing Tang San a recovery sausage conjured with his spirit power. "You've said it yourself before: a gentleman takes revenge, even if it takes ten years. When you break through to the rank of Titled Douluo, then you can make those bastards pay! For now, focus on the afternoon team match—we're counting on you!"
Taking the sausage from Oscar, Tang San chewed and swallowed it quickly. He then turned back to address Flender's initial concern.
"Dean, don't worry. Xiao Yu's attacks were sharp, but to me, they're nothing more than superficial wounds. With Jiangzhu and Oscar's support, I'm confident I'll be in peak condition before the team match starts!"
"That's good to hear!"
Flender nodded in relief. If Tang San and the others could defeat Spirit Hall Academy, it would be a significant victory, and he, as the dean, would gain the most prestige from their success.
(End of Chapter)
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