Chapter 90: Shattered Bone Rush Fist

During the fifth match of the Soul Master Competition, the Shrek team finally faced a strong opponent: the Xiangjia Academy Team.

Both Yu Xiaogang and Tang San took this match very seriously, especially Yu Xiaogang even suggested abandoning it, after all the opponent's strength was stronger than imagined.

But Tang San, being rather stubborn, decided to give his all, even if it meant taking damage along the way.

When the Shrek members stepped onto the Arena, everyone couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

Now Yang Xiong is fourteen, about 1.85 meters tall, and his body is very strong; his height and build are almost the same as Dai Mubai's.

In comparison, aside from Yang Xiong, Dai Mubai and Tai Long, the others are at most 1.75 meters tall.

But the Xiangjia Academy members each looked terrifying, each at least over two meters tall, with monstrously bulging muscles, resembling sumo wrestlers from a past life; by weight they each exceed three hundred jin.

After some arrangements, Tang San did not field Tai Long this time; instead he put Zhu Zhuqing on the field, leaving even Tai Long and Yu Xiaogang a bit puzzled.

But Tang San carefully analyzed both sides, noting that the Xiangjia Academy was relatively less agile; having Tai Long on the field would be a disadvantage, so he chose the faster Zhu Zhuqing, who might even be able to snatch a win with speed.

Compared with the blaze on the Arena and the whole Soul Fighting Arena, the stands seemed even more powder‑keg intense.

Emperor Xue Ye still appeared to watch the match, and beside Ning Fengzhi stood a very tall man, none other than Hu Yanzhen, the Sect Leader of the Elephant Armor Sect.

Hu Yanzhen was clearly displeased: "Sect Leader Ning, I heard the Second Team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is backed by you, and even your own daughter is in that team; it seems you have great confidence in winning the championship."

Ning Fengzhi replied calmly: "Hu Yan Sect Leader, you're joking. The Shrek team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is just a bunch of kids; how can they compare to the near‑adult members of the Xiangjia team?"

Ning Fengzhi's remark seemed casual, yet it still subtly mocked the Xiangjia team for relying solely on their older age for advantage.

Hu Yanzhen's expression hardened: "Now that we're on the Arena, age doesn't matter. I hope those kids don't whine if they get beaten to tears."

Before Ning Fengzhi could speak, Salas spoke first from beside: "Hu Yan Sect Leader, it seems you have great confidence in the Xiangjia team."

Hu Yanzhen showed a hint of arrogance: "Of course. My grandson Hu Yanli reached the Soul Ancestor realm at twenty, making him the most gifted disciple of my Elephant Armor Sect; his talent even surpasses mine, and perhaps he'll become the only Title Douluo of my Elephant Armor Sect in the future."

The Bone Douluo behind Ning Fengzhi let out a cold snort at this, clearly taking Hu Yanzhen's words lightly.

Salas, however, hinted: "Sect Leader Ning, I didn't expect you even put your daughter on the Arena; it looks like this Shrek team is backed by your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."

Ning Fengzhi smiled: "Salas, you're overthinking it; this is the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team, and I, Ning, wouldn't dare claim credit."

Seeing the others about to argue, Emperor Xue Ye finally spoke: "Let's all watch the match first; it's rare for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to produce good seedlings."

Emperor Xue Ye's lofty status meant everyone's thoughts were fully on the Arena.

After both sides introduced themselves and displayed their Soul Rings on the Arena, everyone was almost stunned.

The Elephant Armor Sect had as many as three Soul Ancestors, and another four top Soul Elders; notably, the captain Hu Yanli had reached Level 43, one level higher than Dai Mubai.

In contrast, Shrek had only one Soul Ancestor, and its soul power level was basically crushed.

Especially after the seven members of the Elephant Armor Sect entered together, the seven towering Pangzi on the Arena exuded great momentum, even causing the whole Arena to tremble.

When the referee announced the start, Tang San was the first to shout: "Retreat!"

The crowd that had intended to attack actually began to fall back, retreating at great speed while maintaining a fairly intact formation; Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing were on the left and right, Dai Mubai in the center, and Yang Xiong was almost right beside Ning Rongrong.

Clearly Tang San and Yu Xiaogang had long analyzed the Xiangjia team's tactics; they excel at brute force and defensive counterattacks, with their biggest weakness being speed and agility.

As everyone retreated, the Xiangjia Academy surged forward boldly.

Tang San reacted swiftly; the blue Blue Silver Grass shot out like vines, quickly entangling the legs of the Xiangjia Academy members, clearly aiming to halt their advance.

But perhaps the Xiangjia members reacted too slowly, as they soon managed to entangle many of the opponents' legs.

Tang San was initially pleased; the Entanglement of the Blue Silver Grass isn't easily broken, and he didn't expect it to control the enemy so readily. A powerful pulling force emerged from the Blue Silver Grass, clearly intending to trip the foes.

But unexpectedly, the Xiangjia members showed no reaction; the Blue Silver Grass could not move bodies exceeding three hundred jin.

Especially, when a few of those entangled tried to exert force, the Blue Silver Grass on their feet instantly snapped, and even Tang San's own body became a bit uncontrolled.

Tang San was unusually astonished; purely in terms of strength, each of those people seemed far stronger than Dai Mubai, especially Hu Yanli, who is likely one of the few Soul Ancestors whose power surpasses his.

The Elephant Armor Sect members seemed to completely ignore Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, maintaining formation and pressing forward; even the Shrek members felt the massive pressure, since Shrek members are generally around 1.7 meters, while the opponents are all over two meters, like adults fighting children, making the Shrek team appear relatively tiny.

Tang San's gaze flickered; countless Blue Silver Grass wrapped around the waists of five Yang Xiongs, then he quickly called out to Oscar: "Little Oscar."

Oscar was clearly prepared; he immediately produced two Flying Mushroom Sausages, ate one himself, and handed the other to Tang San. With Oscar's current soul power, he couldn't make many Flying Mushroom Sausages, as this is also a Thousand-Year Soul Technique.

In an instant, Tang San and Oscar flew up, and the Blue Silver Grass on Tang San's body pulled the five Yang Xiongs upward as well. This was one reason Tang San chose Zhu Zhuqing, since she is far lighter than Tai Long.

Seeing the entire Shrek team lift off, the pressure from the opposing Xiangjia Academy team vanished instantly, turning into the Shrek members looking down on the Xiangjia team.

Immediately after Oscar's verbal provocation, the opponents erupted in anger, forming a strange formation, and Hu Yanli rose into the air under the support of the others.

But at the critical moment, countless Blue Silver Grass suddenly sprouted on Hu Yanli's body, even on all the Xiangjia Academy members, as Tang San's deliberately used second Soul Skill Parasite.

Yang Xiong, at the rear of the team, felt embarrassed watching Hu Yanli and Oscar.

One of them had a flower‑stained mouth corner, the other looked extremely simple‑minded, showing no sign of a Soul Grandmaster prodigy.

Tang San's 'luring the snake out of its hole' move was impressive, but he clearly underestimated the opponents' strength; in an instant, the Blue Silver Grass on Hu Yanli and the others was quickly shattered, also preventing Hu Yanli's aerial strike—perhaps its only effect.

Tang San's eyes flashed: "Take the initiative; we must quickly crush Hu Yanli."

In a heartbeat, everyone fell from the sky; Yang Xiong still guarded Oscar and Ning Rongrong at the rear, while Tang San and the three others poured all their strength at Hu Yanli. According to Tang San's plan, four people attacking a Soul Ancestor should be a piece of cake.

But clearly, he underestimated Hu Yanli's robust body; regardless of being attacked by many, Hu Yanli summoned a massive Diamond Mammoth and immediately used the Fourth Soul Skill: Thousand‑Pound Guidance, creating a huge shield-like barrier, and the Diamond Mammoth's thunderous roar made the entire Arena seem to tremble.

The four attacks struck the massive Diamond Mammoth, but such a pure defensive skill isn't so easily broken.

Hu Yanli, clearly enraged by Oscar's earlier chatter, charged at the four with full force, looking utterly angry.

Dai Mubai and Hu Yanli's fists collided; Hu Yanli's body was only slowed, while Dai Mubai stepped back several meters, clearly showing a huge power gap.

Zhu Zhuqing reacted swiftly, immediately using the Third Soul Skill: Nether Hundred Claws, countless Shadows clawing at Hu Yanli.

But Hu Yanli's Thousand‑Pound Guidance was so strong that he smashed his head forward, brutally flinging Zhu Zhuqing and her soul skill into the air.

The Elephant Armor Sect, famed as the world's top defense, indeed possessed terrifying strength and defense.

Tang San and the three others unhesitatingly continued the assault, but the rest of the Xiangjia Academy team all charged in, turning the scene into a massive melee; clearly, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass could not control the Xiangjia members.

Especially for the Shrek team in this situation, once the formation is broken, defeat seems imminent.

Seeing a massive melee looming, Ning Rongrong summoned a gigantic Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, granting several buffs to the four, greatly enhancing Tang San's and the others' strength and speed.

Hu Yanli, as the Xiangjia Academy captain, though relatively low‑IQ, knew the importance of buffs and broke free from the encirclement, charging at Ning Rongrong like a raging bull.

At this moment, the Elephant Armor Sect's advantage of having many Soul Ancestors manifested: the other two Soul Ancestors, Hu Yan Shan and Hu Yan Ba, each faced Tang San and Dai Mubai, while the remaining four began to assault Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, instantly restraining the four battling Soul Grandmasters.

Yang Xiong let out a cold laugh, and when Hu Yanli rushed straight at him he threw a punch, and Yang Xiong's and Hu Yanli's fists collided instantly; Yang Xiong stayed completely motionless on the spot, while Hu Yanli was knocked back several meters.

Hu Yanli suddenly became furious: "You, a Soul Elder, actually have such power; in terms of sheer strength I am definitely not inferior to anyone."

Hu Yanli's Second Soul Ring flashed, indicating his second soul skill: Mammoth Great Strength; his already towering body seemed to become even more powerfully muscular.

But after another simultaneous strike, Yang Xiong still remained motionless, and Hu Yanli this time stepped back several paces, clearly showing that in raw strength Yang Xiong was far stronger than Hu Yanli.

Before Hu Yanli could attack again, Yang Xiong moved at blinding speed toward Hu Yanli, especially with his palms transformed; at the instant Hu Yanli's fist came forward, it felt as if it struck cotton, and Hu Yanli's whole body began to tilt uncontrollably.

But before he could steady himself, Yang Xiong's both hands instantly turned his five fingers into claws, hard‑gripping Hu Yanli's arm; despite Hu Yanli's Defense System and strength, five deep blood marks instantly appeared on the arm, accompanied by a searing pain.

Yet Yang Xiong reacted countless times faster; a Silver fist, seemingly fully charged, struck Hu Yanli's chest hard, sending Hu Yanli flying more than ten meters, and a fist imprint even appeared on the chest.

At this moment, a strand of fresh blood dripped from Hu Yanli's mouth corner, indicating a serious wound.

The others originally thought Hu Yanli could charge straight at the Yellow Dragon, since the opposite side only had a Soul Elder Defense System Soul Grandmaster left; but now it looks more like Hu Yanli has been trapped like a turtle in a jar.

The punch Yang Xiong just delivered is called Crushing Bone Fist, which condenses his bodily strength and soul power into the fist, using his body's force to unleash a full‑force impact; it is an offensive soul skill forged anew from various battles, virtually impossible to resist within the Soul Ancestor.

(End of Chapter)