Chapter 151: with translation of chapter title

Only Tang San from the Shiluoke Academy team collapsed; the others were vomiting blood, but their condition was largely unaffected.

All seven members of the Azure Brilliance Academy team collapsed and lost consciousness; in this battle, the Shiluoke Academy team emerged victorious.

This result was worth celebrating for some, as they had bet on the Shiluoke Academy team, but unfortunate for others, as the Azure Brilliance Academy dark horse had lost.

This defeat meant Azure Brilliance Academy could not advance to the knockout round, only able to end at the preliminaries; however, their reputation had been made, at least they are currently the sole creators of the seven-person fusion technique.

Tang San was brought back to the infirmary by the anxious Shiluoke Academy crowd for treatment; the other Shiluoke Academy members felt terrible, after all Tang San is their team's soul—without a soul, how could they win later? Gu Xuan quietly watched this scene in the spectator room, and he also noticed Shinian paying attention to Tang San.

Needless to say, Tang San kiddo somewhat has a protagonist halo; after all, without being able to see through the autumn water dew, he still managed to defeat Azure Brilliance Academy, showing some ability, but not much, because Tang San's condition is indeed poor.

Spiritual power damage is not as simple as bodily injury; if severe, it could affect his whole life.

After all, absorbing a ten-thousand-year soul ring requires withstanding the soul shock from the spirit beast; without strong spiritual power as a backing, the pressure of absorbing a ten-thousand-year soul ring would be too great.

However, Gu Xuan still needs Tang San later to draw the Spirit Hall's attention, so he won't let Tang San be wasted like this for now—at least not yet.

If the Shiluoke Academy people truly cannot heal Tang San, Gu Xuan can intervene a little.

Of course, that's a story for later.

Today's match hasn't ended yet; besides this morning's Shiluoke Academy vs. Azure Brilliance Academy match, there is also the Seven Treasure Academy match.

However, the Seven Treasure Academy match this afternoon remains without suspense; so far they have not lost any match, because their strength is sufficient.

Moreover, Du Gu Yan hasn't even appeared yet; currently there aren't many strong teams in the preliminaries—initially Shenfeng Academy and Chi Huo Academy both forfeited directly, so Seven Treasure Academy is currently the only undefeated team, firmly in first place, becoming the biggest dark horse of this tournament's Tiandou division! After watching the Seven Treasure Academy match, Gu Xuan took Du Gu Yan's left hand and Ye Lingling's right hand and left the Grand Soul Battle Arena; Ning Rongrong followed the other Seven Treasure Academy members to the resting area to recover soul power.

Now both girls are engaged to Gu Xuan, and their relationship is completely free of any drama—even Ning Rongrong can join in.

Needless to say, the already fourteen-year-old Ning Rongrong's development has caught up; the three girls usually get along like sisters, and although Gu Xuan doesn't understand why, he's happy about it.

So far, the three girls have been confirmed as his future destiny; as for whether others will appear later, Gu Xuan is uncertain, but he will definitely not go out fooling around.

Because dealing with three girls is already too much for him—after all, he can't even go to battle with a spear yet, handling three girls is already more than he can manage.

However, just as they walked out of the Grand Soul Battle Arena, Feng Xiao Tian appeared before Gu Xuan and the three girls, holding Huo Wu's little hand.

"Gu brother, it's truly as hard as climbing heaven to see you." Feng Xiao Tian smiled and greeted Gu Xuan.

Gu Xuan hadn't expected Feng Xiao Tian to block him at the door, but since they met, he was happy to chat with Feng Xiao Tian a bit.

Before, Feng Xiao Tian had come several times to the team's resting room to look for Gu Xuan, but Gu Xuan was either not there or accompanying Ye Lingling and Du Gu Yan, so they only just now met.

"Feng brother, it's been three years, and you really make me look at you anew." Gu Xuan released his hold on the two girls' hands and clasped fists with Feng Xiao Tian.

"Want to chat?" Gu Xuan raised an eyebrow, looking toward a nearby tea house.

"I'd be happy to keep you company."

Afterward, the two adult men, who had only experienced a few major battles three years prior, linked arms and walked toward the nearby tea house, leaving the three girls standing there dazed and at a loss.

Du Gu Yan watched the two men's retreating backs with a helpless smile and said to Huo Wu, "Huo Wu sister, shall we also go for a stroll?"

Facing Du Gu Yan's invitation, Huo Wu smiled and linked arms with her; Du Gu Yan embraced the two beauties on either side and headed toward the nearest mall.

After three years of change, Huo Wu has shed much of her lady-like temperament; she feels an instant rapport with Du Gu Yan and Ye Lingling, and the three girls quickly got chatting.

Just like boys, when girls get together, the most common topic is men.

Huo Wu recounted how she had pursued Feng Xiao Tian over the past three years, as well as Feng Xiao Tian's changes over those three years and the talent he displayed.

Du Gu Yan and Ye Lingling naturally weren't to be outdone, bringing up Gu Xuan as a topic.

However, when Huo Wu learned that Du Gu Yan and Ye Lingling were already engaged to Gu Xuan, she still found it hard to believe—after all, those two girls are no inferior to her—does Gu Xuan really have that much charm? On the other hand, Feng Xiao Tian had seen Gu Xuan's new appearance before, but this was the first time he had close contact with Gu Xuan.

"Gu brother, after three years apart, you also make me look at you anew—leaving aside other things, just your current appearance makes it no wonder two girls are willing to follow you wholeheartedly." Feng Xiao Tian said from the heart while drinking fruit tea.

"Let's not flatter each other." Gu Xuan waved his hand: "It seems my earlier words got through to you—now you've won the beauty and your soul power level is just one step away from Soul King; congratulations."

Upon hearing that, Feng Xiao Tian's gratitude toward Gu Xuan welled up again; he hadn't properly thanked Gu Xuan in the past two years, and today he finally got the chance.

"Gu brother, sometimes life is just this miraculous—though it seems you merely said a few words lightly, your help to me could be said to have changed my life."

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Afterward, the two men opened up, because Gu Xuan truly admired Feng Xiao Tian—even if he couldn't join the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, he was still a friend worth making.

When they finally parted, Feng Xiao Tian solemnly said: "Gu brother, I look forward to facing you again in the grand finals; by then I will surely give it my all."

Gu Xuan clasped his fists: "I look forward to battling you; I hope this time you can surprise me."

Hahaha……….

After parting with Feng Xiao Tian, it was already night; Du Gu Yan and Ye Lingling had already returned to the hotel to rest, but Gu Xuan didn't go back right away—after thinking it over, he still went to the Shiluoke Academy's lodging.

Arriving at the Shiluoke Academy's hotel, Tang San still hadn't awakened even after a healing Soul Master had been summoned to treat him; his body wasn't injured, it was his spiritual power that was damaged, and he wouldn't wake up for a while.

When Flender, Liu Erlong, and the Grandmaster saw Gu Xuan, they were still doubtful, having never met Gu Xuan before, but Zhao Wují and the other Shiluoke Academy members had.

Meng Yiran was still seriously caring for Tang San, and upon seeing Gu Xuan she happily said: "Gu big brother, how did you come here?"

There was no other meaning; she and Tang San had the most contact with Gu Xuan due to the hidden weapon trade, and nobody else could solve Tang San's problem—being the eldest son of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, Gu Xuan might have a solution.

Having seen Meng Yiran's thoughts, Gu Xuan smiled slightly: "I heard Xiao San was injured; it seems his spiritual power backfired, so I came to take a look."

Upon hearing that, the Grandmaster Tang San's teacher, Yu Xiaogang, his eyes lit up; he had heard Tang San and his companions speak of Gu Xuan more than once, and he held this junior of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect in high esteem.

Sometimes he even thought that if Gu Xuan could become his disciple, he could surely redeem his name.

But now Tang San's spiritual power has suffered a backlash; although he comes from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, he also can't resolve it, and Gu Xuan's arrival truly gives him hope.

After all, Tang San is currently his only disciple, and possesses a twin martial soul—the best choice to vindicate him; he certainly doesn't want anything to happen to Tang San.

Upon hearing Gu Xuan's words, the other Shiluoke Academy members also showed delight—this is the benefit of having friends.

As the eldest son of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect personally coming to visit, Dai Mubai felt a flicker of envy deep in his eyes, thinking he must seize this opportunity to get on good terms with Gu Xuan—so that even if he loses in future competition with his elder brother, Gu Xuan could still save his life.

As for Shiluoke Academy, with Longgong Meng Shu's addition its strength has indeed increased considerably, but it still can't help him oppose the imperial family; the only thing he can rely on is still someone like Gu Xuan, a thick thigh.

Moreover, his own talent is not bad—seventeen years old, rank forty-two; even if he joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect he'd likely get decent treatment, especially since after Tang San and Gu Xuan became friends, Gu Xuan would come visit, so surely Gu Xuan wouldn't treat his friends poorly.

In the future, securing a position in the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect would guarantee him a lifetime of food and clothing.

But thinking that, Dai Mubai furtively glanced at Zhu Zhuqing—this girl had never taken a liking to him, and even after spending two years together at Shiluoke Academy, she grew increasingly distant.

On the contrary, now that Gu Xuan has arrived, Dai Mubai actually saw a glint of light he'd never seen before in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, making him feel uneasy inside.

But this isn't Gu Xuan's fault; they've all seen his character—if it weren't for Gu Xuan in the Star Dou Great Forest, they wouldn't have known that Xiao Wu was actually a spirit beast's identity!

It's estimated that maybe one day he'll be sold by Xiao Wu.

As for feelings, at that time Xiao Wu and Tang San had only been at the academy for a few months; even the six-year bond between Tang San and Xiao Wu had been worn away by their soul beast identities, let alone theirs?

Saving Tang San is for the later layout; readers will know as they read on (*) (End of chapter)