"What the hell is this?! My Ten Core Theories can't possibly be disproven! He must have used some special method to make his second soul ring reach the thousand-year level and the fourth one reach ten thousand years!"
"From the beginning of Douluo Continent until now, aside from this guy, no one has ever broken through the limits at the second and fourth soul ring stages!"
Although a ten-thousand-year soul ring as the fourth ring is rare, it isn't unheard of. But a purple thousand-year soul ring as the second ring—that's completely unprecedented.
Everything before him had just shattered several of Yu Xiaogang's Ten Core Theories!
Yu Xiaogang couldn't accept his own failure. He pinned all of this on Bibi Dong, because the man in front of him was very likely Bibi Dong's disciple—Jiang Xiaofeng.
"That scheming woman actually wants to defeat me using this method? I'm telling you, even if his second ring is purple and the fourth is black, it still won't shake my Ten Core Theories—not a chance!"
Clearly, Yu Xiaogang was on the verge of losing it. The emergence of this guy threatened to shatter his status in the soul master world, reducing him to a laughingstock once again.
If this were before, with Bibi Dong backing him, no one dared mock him openly. But now, they had long since gone their separate ways.
And the Spirit Hall people held nothing but disgust for him. Now, his heart was only with Liu Erlong.
No matter how you looked at it, the appearance of Jiang Xiaofeng's soul rings was a massive blow to Yu Xiaogang.
"A black fourth ring, huh? Xiao San, your fourth ring must be black too!"
The scene left Tang San and the others dumbfounded.
Because they'd long been influenced by Yu Xiaogang's teachings.
Seeing such a bizarre soul ring configuration left them completely at a loss.
"Xiao San, what do we do now? This guy's terrifying!"
Tang San's face darkened, brows furrowed.
"Fight. I want to see just how incredible this soul ring setup that defies Teacher's Ten Core Theories really is!"
Oscar asked nervously, "We're still fighting? He already has a level 50 soul power, and his soul rings are insane! We have zero chance of winning! This is all your fault, Fatty!"
Ma Hongjun was speechless. He hadn't anticipated this kind of situation either.
Tang San said coldly, "Shut it. You're scared just from seeing one soul ring? Then what right do you have to call yourself a monster? To be a monster, you need the will to become one. That guy right there—he is a monster. And what we need to do is slowly surpass him!"
Xiao Wu nodded. "My brother's right. Fight!"
Jiang Xiaofeng observed the expressions of the Shrek Seven Devils.
Just revealing his soul rings had them shaken. It seemed he had overestimated this group.
This was the so-called Monster Academy? Aside from this reincarnated Tang San, the rest probably just rode on his coattails.
"Tang San, already scared?"
Tang San replied coldly, "Fear isn't the problem. No matter how twisted your rings are, we still dare to fight!"
Jiang Xiaofeng smiled faintly. "Oh? Then go ahead and make your move."
"As you wish. Blue Silver Grass—First Soul Skill: Bind!"
But Jiang Xiaofeng quickly fell back to the rear of his team, dodging the attack and standing beside Feng Lingling.
"Go!"
Feng Lingling: "First Soul Skill: Team Movement Speed +50%!"
Yan laughed coldly at the Shrek members and smashed both fists to the ground.
"Third Soul Skill: Lava Fissure!"
Yan's third skill was an AoE attack—not high in damage, but it disrupted footing with erupting stone spikes.
Tang San: "Oscar!"
Oscar, already prepared, tossed out six Flying Mushroom Sausages, launching everyone into the air.
Jiang Xiaofeng looked up at the seven hovering figures with a sneer.
"You think that's all?"
"Nana, your turn!"
"Been waiting. Second Soul Skill: Allure!"
A fox spirit leapt from Hu Liena's body, diving at the Shrek Seven.
In moments, six of them were trapped in an illusion. Only Tang San remained clear-headed.
Thanks to his Xuan Tian Technique and the Purple Demon Eye, he could pierce illusions.
"Damn it, a mass-control soul skill!"
But awareness changed nothing. He turned to call Ning Rongrong, only to find her entranced too.
"Damn it! At this rate, we won't even last a minute! And they've only used three soul skills!"
Tang San was desperate—but things were only getting worse.
"Second Soul Skill: Granite Armor!"
Yan, unnoticed, had jumped into their ranks and punched Ma Hongjun out of the sky.
With a 50% speed boost, they were moving lightning fast. Dodging was impossible.
Tang San could only watch as Fatty was knocked down.
"Third Soul Skill: Spider Web Restraint!"
Tang San tried to save Ma Hongjun, but another figure blocked his path—Xie Yue.
"I told you, that dead fatty is dead meat!"
Just then, Hu Laoda and Lin Lao'er appeared beside Xie Yue, both grinning coldly at Tang San.
"Second Brother, go handle Ma Hongjun. Leave Tang San to us!"
Xie Yue nodded and turned back to help Yan deliver a savage beatdown.
Tang San wanted to help, but in front of him stood a level-40 Power Soul Elder and a level-38 Agility Soul Elder.
"Heh… so you're the so-called soul of the Monster Academy, huh? Let's test that out!"
But Tang San wasn't fazed.
He cast out Blue Silver Grass, aiming to bind them.
But Lin Lao'er's speed was unmatched. Thanks to Feng Lingling's ongoing speed buff, he was the fastest on the field.
Blue Silver Grass couldn't catch him. And even if it bound Hu Laoda, what then?
"Third Soul Skill: Gale Claws!"
Though Lin Lao'er was fast, his attacks were limited. His strikes only delayed Tang San, not stopped him.
But then a calm voice sounded from the rear—Jiang Xiaofeng again.
"Sister Ling, give them a boost!"
Feng Lingling: "Second Soul Skill: Team Strength +50%, Soul Power +1 level!"
A blood-red glow enveloped all seven members of Fengshen Team.
Hu Laoda's restraints shattered instantly.
Lin Lao'er's attacks doubled in power.
Tang San's face turned pale.
Their team had only used four members.
Meanwhile, his side was in chaos—Ma Hongjun was getting wrecked, Tang San was pinned down, and the rest were still entranced.
If this kept up, there'd be only one choice left: surrender.
(End of Chapter)