Chapter 72: The First Team Soul Battle

The Soul Battles in the Grand Battle Soul Arena are all held at night.

The group, near the Grand Battle Soul Arena, found the most ordinary hotel and stayed there.

Although ordinary, the room rates were still not cheap, more than twice as expensive as elsewhere.

Xiao Xian chose a top‑floor hotel room, even with a small attic; Xiao Jue could soak up the sun and cultivate fastest, and of course the higher the better.

In fact, he didn't want to come.

But Master insisted.

Xiao Xian also guessed that it was merely to prepare for the upcoming continent‑wide Advanced Academy Soul Master Competition.

It is the most famous competition among the younger generation; performing well there would almost instantly make one famous across the continent.

Master has always hoped to take him back to the sect gate and seize everything Xiao Xian should obtain.

This competition is the first step toward returning to the sect gate.

He thought Xiao Xian didn't know, but Master occasionally sat outside the tent and fell asleep, and his murmuring sleep‑talk was not quiet.

After arranging for all the trainees to stay, Master called everyone into Xiao Xian's room.

"You must take part in two Soul Battles each day, one of which must be a team battle. The remaining one can be one‑on‑one or two‑on‑two; it doesn't matter, decide yourselves."

"As for a third battle, I don't recommend it, but if your soul power is sufficient, you may."

As soon as Master finished speaking, Oscar immediately went to find Xiao Xian.

"Brother Xian! Let's form a team!"

Xiao Xian glanced at him and calmly said, "I will only join the team battle; I won't take part in anything else."

"Ah...! You privileged dog!" Oscar immediately turned and looked at Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai smiled at the corner of his mouth, nodded, and agreed.

Oscar's combat ability is not weak, especially his Storm Intestine, which when combined with his Blowing Fire Palm, has impressive power, enough to be half a Battle Soul Master.

Dai Mubai and Xiao Xian were both gone.

Ning Rongrong's gaze immediately shifted to Tang San and Xiao Wu.

However, she looked even more at Xiao Wu.

Since she broke through to Soul Elder, relying on teleportation and Self-Created Soul Technique, she can sometimes even defeat Dai Mubai, subtly fiercer than Tang San by a few points.

She said in a weary voice, "Xiao Wu... let's team up!"

Xiao Wu hesitated a bit, but before she could agree or refuse—

Master suddenly spoke, advising against the two of them forming a team.

The reason is simple: Soul Masters usually cultivate to the later stage of the same level—such as Level 25, Level 35, and so on—before they take part in Soul Battles.

If Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong teamed up, one just becoming a Soul Elder and the other only a Great Soul Master, they would likely have to face two Soul Elders above Level 35.

Then the win rate would be truly pathetic.

It would be impossible to achieve the goal he set.

Beside them, Ma Hongjun immediately leaned in, "Hehe, Rongrong, how do you find me? I'm willing to join you for a two‑on‑two."

Ning Rongrong gave Ma Hongjun a slightly irritated glare and turned her attention to Zhu Zhuqing.

She certainly doesn't want to, during a Soul Battle, have to watch the opponent and also watch her teammate, lest she be taken advantage of.

Soon, the two girls formed a team.

Tang San still teamed up with Xiao Wu.

Ma Hongjun remained on standby.

Master took out everyone's Black Robe and masks from the Soul Guide Device.

All of them were identical, perfectly covering the body.

Dai Mubai, Oscar, and the others nostalgically brushed the somewhat tattered Black Robe.

Oscar was also a bit excited.

He had never taken part in a one‑on‑one Soul Battle before; previously Xiao Xian had impersonated him, but now he has this chance.

Since everyone already had titles, Heibao Yihau to No. 8.

Master didn't waste time assigning titles.

He only gave them eight badge‑like Gold Soul Coins, engraved with numbers one through eight.

Xiao Xian casually lifted his hand, and the badge marked No. 1 fell into his palm.

His Ranking has always been first.

Unbelievably steady.

The other seven, seeing this, each raised a hand, and Suction suddenly manifested.

Steady or trembling, the seven badges each fell into their palms.

No. 2 Dai Mubai, No. 3 Xiao Wu, No. 4 Tang San, No. 5 Oscar, No. 6 Zhu Zhuqing, No. 7 Ma Hongjun, No. 8 Ning Rongrong.

In the previous Ranking Match, Tang San was careless; Xiao Wu's teleportation was too fierce.

Ning Rongrong, holding No. 8, felt a bit helpless.

She can no longer join the team battle.

However, starting from the next Ranking, Ma Hongjun and Zhu Zhuqing won't be able to use the First Soul Technique.

It's still unclear who will win or lose.

Fortunately, Master later added that starting from the next Ranking, only No. 8 will need extra training; these few days are a buffer period, though it's almost over.

Ning Rongrong is very eager.

She has never held any rank other than No. 8.

Like Xiao Xian, unbelievably steady.

Nightfall gradually descended.

The Slake group put on the familiar Black Robe, wore their own Battle Soul Badges, and entered the Grand Battle Soul Arena.

"The Black Robe is back!"

In almost an instant, this familiar Black Robe attire again excited the residents near the Grand Battle Soul Arena and the Soul Masters.

Except for Xiao Xian and Ning Rongrong, everyone else changed the title on their Battle Soul Badge to match their ranking; Dai Mubai pinched his own "Black Robe No. 2" and looked very satisfied.

The staff of the Battle Soul Arena were somewhat excited; he hadn't expected that the rumored internal competition mechanism of the Black Robe was actually real.

That perpetually useless Black Robe No. 3 actually made a comeback and became No. 2!

And that No. 2 suddenly turned into No. 5!

"…"

They all went to register for Team Two Two or one-on-one.

Xiao Xian calmly found a spot to sit and rest; Xiao Jue was left by him at the hotel to continue cultivating, also wearing a soul ring.

To him, cultivation was the most important; whether it was Team Soul Battle or anything else, it was just for fun.

Fame and money were both unimportant.

After a considerable amount of time.

Oscar returned with an excited expression and found Xiao Xian.

He mustered courage today and took part in a one-on-one Soul Battle.

Relying on Storm Intestine and Blowing Fire Palm, he leapt into the air, striking palm after palm, directly forcing the opponent to concede.

Not long after, the others also gradually returned and found Xiao Xian.

According to the conversation, none of them suffered a defeat today; they all won.

Many Suotuo City residents and Soul Masters who entered the Grand Battle Soul Arena under the Black Robe name were somewhat disappointed.

They didn't expect that after a few months, the once fierce Black Robe Organization had withered.

Although the fights were now more crisp and efficient, they lacked the previous bone‑crushing, satisfying punches.

Especially Heibao Yihau, who didn't even get a match.

However.

The Black Robe Organization is set to join the Team Soul Battle.

This news still gave everyone who knew their name a bit of anticipation.

Team Soul Battle registration closed.

Xiao Xian led the group into the team battle rest area; Ning Rongrong followed Master and Fulangde to sit in a corner of the Audience Seats.

As soon as they entered, the gazes of dozens of Soul Masters in the rest area turned toward them, some even showing wary expressions, and of course, some disdainful.

After all, the so‑called Black Robe's previous reputation was built during the Great Soul Master Stage.

At this moment, the team battle rest area was basically filled with Soul Elders.

The group had previously taken part in one-on-one or two-on-two matches; their soul power wasn't sufficient, so they found a corner, silently regulated their breath, and waited to enter.

But not long after.

A man over two meters tall and extremely massive suddenly walked over.

He appeared to be in his thirties, bare‑torso, displaying exaggerated dark muscles, clearly a Strength Soul Master.

As he got close, he seemed unsteady on his feet, as if he tripped, and he tumbled straight toward a few girls, his hands flailing in the air.

Xiao Xian gave a cold glance.

A sudden gale erupted throughout his body.

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