Yan struck without any warning. A massive granite rock blocked that hammer on behalf of Huo Wu. All her teammates were stunned.
By the time they regained their senses, Yan had already vanished from sight.
At this moment, Yan was slowly walking over from the edge of the stage toward Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu.
What had just happened was far too fast.
All the spectators were shocked.
None of them had expected that Yan and Feng Xiaotian would act at the same time, saving Huo Wu from the attack of the Clear Sky Hammer.
The audience erupted into an uproar.
Flender suddenly shouted loudly:
"Referee! Judges! I protest! They blatantly interrupted the match to help the Blazing Fire Academy team. This is unfair!"
The referee looked bewildered nothing like this had ever happened in the Soul Master Tournament.
The judges on the panel looked at each other in confusion, at a loss for what to do.
"Shut up!"
Yan's voice thundered through the entire arena like a clap of lightning, and the venue instantly fell silent.
The Soul Masters of Spirit Hall all knew that Yan was the strongest member of the Spirit Hall Academy team, and one of the individuals specially cultivated by the Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong.
This was Yan's first time taking action in the Soul Master Tournament, but it wasn't for the sake of the match.
Standing beside Huo Wu, his eyes flickered with a blazing red-gold light, intimidating all who looked at him.
Even when facing someone much stronger like Flender, he showed not the slightest fear.
"There are rules in the Soul Master Tournament that prohibit causing fatal injuries to opponents. This is Spirit City. As a member of Spirit Hall, I also have a responsibility to protect the lives of the participating students.
Since the Blazing Fire Academy team has already admitted defeat, this battle is over. You should've stopped attacking.
But Tang San didn't pull back in time what was his intention? Just because he once lost to them, was he seeking revenge?"
The Blazing Fire Academy's lead teacher also shouted angrily:
"That's right! We already admitted defeat are you deaf or what?!"
Yan spoke with reason, leaving Flender speechless.
Tang San retorted:
"You think I didn't want to stop? Once that hammer is activated, even I can't control it."
"Oh really?"
Yan snorted disdainfully, then said.
"In the end, it's still because you had ill intentions. You knew you couldn't fully control your weapon, yet still used it on your opponent, completely disregarding their safety. Is this the usual style of Shrek Academy?"
Seeing Tang San being rebuked, several other Shrek members stepped forward.
Dai Mubai glared angrily at Yan.
"This was a match between us and the Blazing Fire Academy team. What does it have to do with an outsider like you? You don't get to interfere!"
"That's enough! Everyone stop talking."
Yu Xiaogang suddenly shouted.
He didn't want the situation to escalate further.
"Referee, there was a small incident during the match, but it wasn't intentional. You can announce the result now, can't you?"
The referee looked at the panel of judges. Seeing them nod, he then loudly announced:
"In this match, due to the Blazing Fire Academy team's voluntary surrender, the winner is Shrek Academy. Congratulations to Shrek Academy for advancing to the final three."
Yu Xiaogang gave the seven members of the Shrek team a signal, and the seven of them knowingly left the stage.
Huo Wushuang, with support from teammates, came over to Huo Wu and Yan.
"Little sis, are you okay?"
"I'm fine. Thanks to Brother Yan and Brother Tian for saving me just in time. What about you, brother?"
"Fortunately, with Huo Yun, Huo Yu, and me blocking together, I'm not too badly hurt. Just need a couple days of rest."
"Brother Yan, Brother Tian, thank you both."
"No need to thank me."
Watching the departing backs of the Shrek Seven, Feng Xiaotian was still full of anger.
"Those guys are really despicable, always playing dirty tricks. If we run into them again, I'll be sure to teach them a lesson!"
Yan reminded him."Don't get careless. With Yu Xiaogang there, they're bound to have a lot of tactics. There may even be more powerful trump cards they haven't used yet."
"You're right, Brother Yan. Even though we were on guard before the match, they still managed to catch us off guard."
Huo Wu said indignantly, unwilling to accept the defeat.
Feng Xiaotian comforted her:
"Huo Wu, I'll definitely get revenge for you all."
Yan glanced toward the Spirit Hall team's rest area Xie Yue was beckoning to him.
"All right, I have to go. See you in three days. You should all hurry and get treated."
"Brother Yan, thank you so much for today."
"Stop saying stuff like that. I could never just stand by and watch friends' lives be in danger without doing anything."
Just then, Shui Bing'er also walked over.
Yan didn't stay long. He simply greeted her and left.
Soon, Yan returned to his team and walked back to the academy with his teammates.
They chatted as they walked.
Li Kai said."Brother Yan, you really startled us back there when you made a move for Huo Wu."
"You don't understand. Tang San was using the Clear Sky Hammer under the simultaneous boost of Ning Rongrong and Oscar two auxiliary-type Soul Masters. Its power was extraordinary. In that situation, Huo Wu couldn't possibly have withstood it she might've died under that hammer. Even if the Blazing Fire cademy hadn't admitted defeat, I still would've intervened."
"Brother Yan, you're truly brave!"
As Li Kai spoke, he gave Yan a big thumbs up.
Sun Chuantao said:
"Although the Blazing Fire Team lost the match, we now have a clearer understanding of the strength of the Shrek Team. Just like Brother Yan said before, among the final three teams, the only one that poses a real threat to us is the Shrek Team."
"That's right. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan truly deserves its title as the number one auxiliary clan in the world. As Ning Fengzhi's daughter, Ning Rongrong's support capabilities for the whole team are not to be underestimated."
As Xie Yue finished speaking, Xu Yu immediately added:
"And that Soul Master who can make sausages his support isn't simple either."
Hu Liena, who had remained silent all along, suddenly spoke:
"No matter what, the final championship will definitely belong to our Spirit Hall Academy."
"That's a given."
"Spirit Hall will win!"
Everyone chimed in, full of confidence, with their eyes set on winning the Soul Master Tournament's final championship.
On the other side.
The Shrek Team, led by Yu Xiaogang, left the competition venue and headed toward the hotel.
Everyone was silent, not the least bit smug about defeating the Blazing Fire Team.
Yan's interference had cast a shadow in their hearts.
Although they had long known that Yan possessed both fire and earth attributes, they hadn't expected his earth attribute's defense to be so formidable.
Recalling Yan's words just now, Tang San was deeply annoyed.
If Yan hadn't appeared in time to block that strike for Huo Wu, he would have seriously injured her, finally avenging the time she seriously injured him.
Yu Xiaogang suddenly patted Tang San's shoulder.
"Xiao San, I know what you're thinking. But today, you nearly made a grave mistake."
"Teacher, what do you mean?"
"Do you know the true identities of Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang?"
Tang San shook his head.
His target had always been the Spirit Hall Academy Team; he hadn't paid much attention to others, nor did he care.
"Teacher, who exactly are they?"
"Their father is none other than Huo Tianming, the headmaster of Blazing Academy."
"What?!"
Tang San was a bit shocked.
"No wonder those siblings are so arrogant and disrespectful. Indeed, if I had seriously injured Huo Wu, it would've brought me a lot of trouble. I might not have only offended Blazing Fire Academy, but also their close allies like the Divine Wind Academy or even Sky Water Academy."
"As long as you understand. From this perspective, Yan's intervention prevented the situation from escalating further, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, that's not important anymore. Let's focus on preparing for the finals in three days."
"Yes, I understand."
After dinner, while Yu Xiaogang was discussing follow-up strategies with the Shrek Seven Devils in the room, Xue Qinghe suddenly came to visit.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
"No need for formalities."
Xue Qinghe's gaze swept across everyone in the room.
"Congratulations! I truly didn't expect you to make it into the final top three of the Grand Finals with just fifth place in the Heaven Dou Empire Division. Although the Spirit Hall Academy Team is very strong, anything is possible. I believe your Shrek Academy Team can create more miracles."
"We will definitely give it our all and live up to His Majesty's and Your Highness's expectations."
"Good, I believe in you. I won't disturb you further please continue your discussion."
After Xue Qinghe left, Yu Xiaogang resumed tactical discussions with everyone.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the day before the match.
After dinner, Tang San went to Xiao Wu's room.
"Xiao Wu, I've noticed you've been uneasy all day. What's wrong? Are you scared?"
"No! I'm not afraid of that vicious woman. I'm just a little worried."
"You're worried about dragging us down?"
Xiao Wu nodded slightly.
"If that vicious woman finds out you've accepted a soul beast that's taken human form, she'll surely punish you all."
"Don't worry."
As Tang San spoke, he took out a stalk of pale white glowing herb from his Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse.
"Before meeting Bibi Dong, take another Odorless Grass. Strengthen it a bit, and your soul beast aura will be concealed even better."
"Mm."
"But you must remember what I told you before: if you bleed heavily or exert your soul power to the extreme, it will still expose your soul beast aura. So you must avoid getting hurt at all costs."
"Mm, I understand."
"No matter what, I will protect you. Even if it costs me my life, I won't let anyone hurt you."
"Brother, I'm so lucky to have you."
Xiao Wu was deeply moved and threw herself into Tang San's arms.
The morning sun rose.
Today, the final top three showdown of the Soul Master Tournament would be held in the square in front of the Pope's Palace.
Pope Bibi Dong and the Elders would be watching the match together.
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