At this moment, Yu Xiaogang suddenly spoke, "Yang Xiong, let's discuss future tactics together. Perhaps we can achieve better results."
Yang Xiong didn't dwell on it and pulled Ning Rongrong into the team with him, a hint of confusion on his face. "Master, I don't know much about tactics. Just set them up, and I'll execute them."
"Anyway, I'll just follow your arrangements. Whether it's as an agility-attack type or a defense type, I can adapt."
At this moment, Yang Xiong felt strange. Normally, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San were the ones who formulated tactics, and Dai Mubai would occasionally interject, but the real decision-maker was mostly Tang San. Asking him to help with tactics now was definitely not a good sign.
Yu Xiaogang was silent for a moment before saying, "Yang Xiong, it hasn't been easy for our Shrek team to get to where we are today. We've already reached the finals. I hope everyone gives their all so that we might have a chance to go further, and perhaps even win the championship."
Yang Xiong chuckled and couldn't help but glance at everyone present. "Master, I'm afraid that might be a bit difficult. I've also looked at the situation of the various teams these past two days. At least when facing the three strong teams, we don't have much confidence in winning."
Seeing Yang Xiong's expression, Yu Xiaogang was also a little angry. "Yang Xiong, I know you've been hiding some of your strength. If we face these three strong teams, if you give your all, we might have a certain chance of winning."
Yang Xiong smiled and said, "What do you mean by giving my all? The core of our team is Tang San, and the captains are Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng. I'm just an ordinary team member. You can't expect too much from an ordinary member like me, can you?"
"Besides, I've been serious in every battle from beginning to end, and I've fully followed your arrangements. At least my performance is no worse than anyone else's."
"When you were setting up the lineup, did you ever consider me specifically? My position within the entire team is the most uncertain, and you haven't designed any tactics specifically for me. How can you say something like this now?"
Yang Xiong wasn't someone without a temper; he just didn't want to be too high-profile. In the Promotion Tournament, Yang Xiong was listed as the anchor, but in reality, he didn't even participate in a single match.
As for tactical design, no one paid any attention to him. Every time others performed exceptionally well, Yang Xiong was always the most inconspicuous one in the team, even though Yang Xiong had long proven that his strength was the strongest in the team.
The Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament was originally a platform to showcase individual abilities. Even though Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was countered multiple times, he was always the core of the team. To say that Yu Xiaogang and the others weren't biased, even a ghost wouldn't believe it.
Flander seemed to sense that the atmosphere was off and quickly tried to smooth things over. "Yang Xiong, we all recognize your performance in the team. You are definitely the Pillar of the Sea in our team. We all know you are strong, but in such a crucial competition, it's best not to wear such cumbersome weights. Perhaps your performance will be even more outstanding."
Yang Xiong nodded. "Thank you, Dean, for your concern. I won't wear weights in future matches on the field. I will definitely show my corresponding strength."
"However, I also want to say something. The team still needs to be fair and just. I will complete all tasks, but some things cannot rely on me alone, and in the end, I get nothing."
Everyone was silent upon hearing this. As the strongest person in the team, he was neither the tactical core nor the captain, which was indeed a bit unreasonable no matter where you looked.
Just as Yang Xiong was about to leave, Dai Mubai suddenly spoke.
"Everyone, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with. I hope everyone can help me."
Everyone looked at Dai Mubai in unison. As the former captain of Shrek, Dai Mubai still had a certain influence within the team.
Flander said, "Mubai, just say what you want to say. All of you have fought together and are good friends."
Dai Mubai thought carefully before speaking. "You should all be clear about my and Zhu Qing's Martial Souls. I actually come from the Dai Family of the Star Luo Empire and am a prince of the Star Luo Empire."
"Our family has a very strict selection process. Princes of the same generation must undergo brutal competition, and only the final winner can stand out, while the other princes will have their Martial Souls and Soul Power abolished."
"My biggest opponent is Dai Weisi, but Dai Weisi is six years older than me, and this Soul Master Competition is my last chance to compete with Dai Weisi. I hope everyone can help me and fully defeat the Star Luo Royal Academy team."
"Of course, I myself will also give my all, and even after winning the championship, I don't need any Soul Bones. I hope everyone can give me a hand. We absolutely cannot lose to the Star Luo Royal Academy."
The others were also surprised to hear this, not expecting Dai Mubai's background to be so noble, and they all spoke up to comfort him.
Dai Mubai looked at Yang Xiong as if he had something to ask. To truly defeat the Star Luo Royal Academy, only Yang Xiong was the unknown factor in the team.
Yang Xiong thought for a moment. "No problem. If we encounter the Star Luo Royal Academy, I will give my all. At least I will contend with Dai Weisi. However, I also want to say something. If we really win the championship, I want to have the first pick of the three Soul Bones. At least I think my contribution to the team is worth it."
Dai Mubai quickly nodded. "Of course. Yang Xiong, we are all clear about your strength. Purely in terms of combat power, you are indeed the strongest in our team."
The others were also silent upon hearing this, clearly acquiescing. After all, the championship was too far away, and without Yang Xiong giving his all, there would probably not be even a glimmer of hope.
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Soon it was the third round of the competition. This time it was another weak team, and the Shrek team won easily without shedding blood. With this, the Shrek team entered the top six.
Yang Xiong's position changed again. This time he went from a defense-type Soul Master to an offense-type Soul Master. As for the protection of Ning Rongrong, the support, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass would help.
In fact, this was the most reasonable lineup. Given the situation of the Shrek team, they were clearly strong in offense and weak in defense. Only by maximizing their attack power could they truly compete with strong teams.
Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was extremely fast. Although it was countered by the enemy, according to his previous Meteor Hammer Tactic, protecting a support was very easy. Of course, the premise was that Tang San's attack and desire to perform were not too strong, and at the same time, it could also cover up the weakness of the Blue Silver Grass to a certain extent.
After truly entering the top six, there were no weak teams left, including the three teams with the most outstanding performance: the New Divine Wind Academy Team, the Star Luo Royal Academy Team, and the Spirit Hall Team.
As for the Shrek team, they didn't play in the first two rounds and encountered a weak team in the third round. Although they showed strong strength, they didn't display that overwhelming combat power.
After the fourth round draw, Flander and Yu Xiaogang looked a bit dejected because they drew the New Divine Wind Team in the fourth round, while the Spirit Hall Team and the Star Luo Royal Academy Team did not meet. This meant that these two teams should be able to easily enter the top three.
Both the Divine Wind Team and the Blazing Fire Team had defeated the Shrek team before, and even now, Yu Xiaogang hadn't come up with any tactics to deal with the Divine Wind Team.
Seeing everyone so dejected, Yang Xiong couldn't help but sigh. With the psychological quality of these people, they were still thinking about the championship. He didn't know who gave them such blind confidence.
Yang Xiong glanced at Ning Rongrong next to him. This little girl looked indifferent, as if she had a fearless feeling.
Yang Xiong was puzzled: "Rong Rong, why do you seem not afraid of the New Divine Wind Academy Team?"
Ning Rongrong directly spat at Yang Xiong: "Little Xiongzi, what are you thinking? We have the Master for tactics. Even if we are at a disadvantage on the field, aren't you still standing in front of me? You wouldn't let me get hurt, would you?"
Yang Xiong was speechless when he heard this. This little girl really could say such things.
Flander was a little confused: "Yang Xiong, do you have any way for us to defeat the New Divine Wind Academy?"
Yang Xiong smiled: "Actually, the New Divine Wind Academy is not that terrifying, not even as good as the original Divine Wind Academy. We just need to make some minor adjustments."
Yu Xiaogang quickly said: "Then what should we do? The Divine Wind Academy has seven Soul Ancestors, and the Wind-attribute Soul Masters and Fire-attribute Soul Masters cooperate with each other, basically doubling their power. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to deal with them."
Yang Xiong shook his head: "Their strength is indeed very good, and their cooperation is also very good, but this way they lose their own advantage, at least they lose the air control ability where all members could fly during the preliminary rounds."
Everyone looked at Yang Xiong with extreme confusion, as if they wanted Yang Xiong to reveal some tactics.
Yang Xiong sighed: "Facing the Divine Wind Academy, they can no longer achieve full-member flight. What we need to do is wear them down, use our strength to forcefully exhaust them."
"It's best if both Rong Rong and Dugu Yan don't participate, and even Xiao Wu shouldn't be on the field. Replace them with the Shi Family brothers. We can rely on our bodies to fight them head-on. Although the three members of the Blazing Fire Academy have extremely strong burst power, their sustained ability is relatively weak. If our five people's combat power is combined with the Shi Family brothers' strong defense, the outcome is unknown."
Tang San was a little confused: "Yang Xiong, the Shi Family brothers suffered a loss during the preliminary rounds. They directly used a tornado to sweep the Shi Family brothers off the stage. Their strength is probably even stronger now..."
When Tang San said this, he instantly understood Yang Xiong's meaning: "I understand. Now they are not seven Wind-attribute Soul Masters. I'm afraid they are far less flexible than they were in the preliminary rounds. As long as the Shi Family brothers are careful, they will definitely not repeat the same mistake. And all of us on the field are Battle Soul Masters, and our defense is relatively much stronger. If we go head-to-head with them, as long as our defense can hold up, their soul power will definitely be exhausted first, and that will be our chance to win."
Yu Xiaogang also quickly understood the purpose of Yang Xiong's suggestion. Perhaps this was the key to victory.
Yang Xiong inwardly complained, the Shrek team had such good substitutes, yet they were still thinking about balancing offense and defense. Couldn't they just turn their brains around?
...
Soon it was the Shrek team's turn to face the New Divine Wind Team, but when Shrek lined up their formation, everyone present was surprised.
The Divine Wind Team was still an offense-type lineup, and there were seven Soul Ancestors. Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wushuang walked at the very front of the team.
Unexpectedly, the Shrek team actually set up a very strange formation.
At the very front of the team were the two brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo, and standing next to them were Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng, with Yang Xiong standing in the middle.
Finally, there were two people standing at the back. One of them was Tang San, and the other was a Soul Master who had never appeared before.
Shrek actually set up a two-one-four formation. This kind of bizarre formation had never appeared in the entire Soul Master Competition.
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