117: Chapter 117 Team Competition

Bibi Dong remained composed, her gaze shifting toward Feng Xiaotian.

She was already aware of the matter regarding the three elemental academies submitting to Ji Xuan, and she could not help but harbor secret resentment.

Back then, she had encountered rejection when she tried to recruit the elemental academies, yet now they were willingly following that brat Ji Xuan!

Bibi Dong then looked at Tang San, and Tang San immediately used his Purple Demon Eye to look back.

A Cardinal to the side immediately scolded him, but was stopped by a wave of Bibi Dong's hand.

She smiled faintly, "You are Great Master's Disciple, Tang San?"

"That is correct, Her Holiness the Pope."

Bibi Dong nodded slightly, "You are quite good, possessing a bit of the demeanor your teacher had back in the day."

She withdrew her gaze and lightly raised the Supreme Pontiff's scepter, "Rise."

Bibi Dong had long known Tang San's true identity.

Upon learning that Yu Xiaogang's Disciple was actually the son of Tang Hao, she had once been furious.

How could Tang Hao's son possibly join Spirit Hall? Yu Xiaogang had deceived her!

At that moment, she had thought about killing Tang San and then bringing Yu Xiaogang back by her side.

But her feelings for Yu Xiaogang ultimately overcame this thought.

If she killed Tang San, Yu Xiaogang would surely hate her for a lifetime, and there would be no room for reconciliation between them.

She could only console herself in her heart, perhaps Yu Xiaogang's promise to return to her side was not entirely a lie.

Perhaps he was only hindered by Tang San's identity, worried that she might do something detrimental to his Disciple, and thus had to hide the truth.

Thinking of this, Bibi Dong's gaze turned toward Yu Xiaogang in the spectator stands.

Seeing Bibi Dong look over, a trace of guilt flashed through Yu Xiaogang's heart, yet he still maintained Great Master's composed demeanor, looking back calmly without changing his expression.

Seeing his candid gaze, Bibi Dong's heart stirred, feeling even more that what she had thought earlier might be correct; Xiaogang was not necessarily deceiving her entirely.

But just at this moment, Liu Erlong, who was sitting beside Yu Xiaogang, saw him meet Bibi Dong's gaze and her heart instantly tightened; she reached out and tightly grasped Yu Xiaogang's arm, simultaneously looking back at Bibi Dong without showing any weakness.

Yu Xiaogang hurriedly broke free, even moving two seats away.

Liu Erlong immediately followed, grabbing him again, and this time, no matter how much he secretly exerted force, he could not break free from her hand.

The hand Bibi Dong used to hold the scepter suddenly tightened.

It was not that she didn't know Yu Xiaogang had gone to the Lanba Academy where Liu Erlong was, but prior investigations showed they were not together, and Yu Xiaogang had only gone there because he was humiliated at the Royal Academy, so she hadn't pursued it further.

But the intimate posture before her eyes made her suddenly suspicious.

Could it be that Yu Xiaogang had been lying to her all along?

Anger was almost about to surge forth, but the occasion was special, so she had to forcibly suppress her emotions.

Everything would be discussed after the competition ended.

At that time, she would definitely find him alone and ask for clarity.

Collecting her thoughts, Bibi Dong took a deep breath, withdrew her gaze, and surveyed all the students, "In you, I see hope."

Before the Supreme Pontiff Palace, I look forward to seeing your full strength.

The final victor will receive Spirit Hall's highest reward."

As she spoke, she waved her hand, and a Spirit Bone floated in mid-air; it was a ten-thousand-year left leg bone, named the Swift Wind Left Leg Bone.

The Mind Condensing Wisdom Skull had already been absorbed by Ji Xuan, and Hu Liena had also fused with a head Spirit Bone; coupled with the fact that Yan was no longer around, Spirit Hall's inventory of Spirit Bones was not large to begin with.

Bibi Dong consulted with the Elder Hall Elders and finally decided to take out a Spirit Bone suitable for Xie Yue; he was exceptionally gifted and was also a future pillar of Spirit Hall.

Although the reward was only one Spirit Bone, the crowd below was still deeply shocked.

A ten-thousand-year Spirit Bone was a supreme treasure that every Spirit Master craved, enough to stir up bloody storms in the Spirit Master's world.

Tang San's emotions were also churning; since absorbing his right arm Spirit Bone, he had deeply experienced the power of Spirit Bones.

If he could obtain this Spirit Bone as well, his strength would surely advance further.

On the high platform, Bibi Dong retracted the Spirit Bone and announced the schedule, "This morning, we will first conduct the individual elimination tournament; the winners will enter tomorrow's finals, while the losers will compete in the afternoon for the other spots in the finals."

Just after Bibi Dong finished announcing, Yu Xiaogang broke free from Liu Erlong's hand, stood up, and said loudly, "Her Holiness the Pope."

Bibi Dong's gaze turned to Yu Xiaogang, "What is it?"

"Shrek Academy forfeits the morning's individual tournament and voluntarily enters the afternoon's loser bracket finals," Yu Xiaogang replied.

"The reason?"

"No reason is needed; I think forfeiting is our right, after all."

Yu Xiaogang had already thought it through; currently, the Spirit Hall Team had already fielded two Spirit Kings, and Ji Xuan had not yet appeared, and as the captain, his strength was certainly the greatest.

If they proceeded with the individual tournament, Shrek Academy, which only had one Spirit King, would definitely not be a match.

Furthermore, Tang San and Ji Xuan had previously formed a grudge, and the other party would very likely deal heavy blows to his Disciple during the individual tournament, which would inevitably affect their state for the crucial team competition in the afternoon.

Since that was the case, it was better to conserve their full strength and face the afternoon's competition in Peak condition.

Bibi Dong pondered for a moment and nodded slightly, "You are right; this is your right, and I permit it."

She then turned to the referee, "The individual tournament continues."

However, just at this moment, Feng Xiaotian also stepped forward, "Her Holiness the Pope, the Shenfeng Team also chooses to forfeit and voluntarily enters the afternoon's team competition."

He knew deeply that he was by no means Ji Xuan's match, and he had no intention of competing for the championship.

Even if they won the team competition in the afternoon, when facing the Spirit Hall Team in the finals, he would directly forfeit.

Bibi Dong looked at Feng Xiaotian and calmly agreed, "Granted."

Thus, the individual tournament, which had originally garnered much attention, ended before it had even begun.

In the afternoon, the scorching sun hung high, its hot rays roasting the plaza in front of the Supreme Pontiff Palace.

The Shrek Team and the Shenfeng Team stood on opposite sides.

Following a command from the Cardinal, the match officially began!

Tang San did not hesitate in the slightest; raising his right hand, the Clear Sky Hammer condensed instantly, and five black spirit rings descended.

Many Spirit Hall Spirit Masters' expressions changed drastically, their gazes looking toward the Supreme Pontiff on the high platform with suspicion and uncertainty.

But Bibi Dong's expression was calm, ignoring the countless gazes cast from below.

She stared at the incredible spirit ring configuration on Tang San's body, a trace of inquiry flashing deep in her eyes.

She knew Tang San's intelligence like the back of her hand; his changes were too bizarre.

Only Divine Power could achieve this, but she did not feel that Aura on Tang San.

Bibi Dong suppressed the churning doubts in her heart, and her gaze became calm once again.

On the arena, the battle had already reached a white-hot state.

Oscar's Flying Mushroom Sausage granted the Shrek group temporary flight capability, rendering Shenfeng Academy's air superiority non-existent.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Rongrong's hands shone brilliantly, waves of buffs landing precisely, and the momentum of the Shrek group soared instantly.

Dai Mubai and Zhuqing's figures merged, and the massive Hell White Tiger pounced toward the Shenfeng Team members.

Ma Hongjun's Phoenix flames intertwined and clashed with the Shenfeng Team members' wind-type Spirit Abilities.

Tai Long directly engaged one of the Shenfeng members in close-quarters combat.

Tang San engaged Feng Xiaotian head-on, the Clear Sky Hammer and wind blades colliding intensely.

As time passed...

Members from both sides left the field one after another due to being knocked back or exhausting their Soul Power, leaving only Tang San and Feng Xiaotian.

During the qualifying tournament, Feng Xiaotian had once won by relying on his Soul Power advantage.

Now, under the powerful amplification of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Tang San ultimately defeated Feng Xiaotian.

The Shrek Team successfully advanced to the final round.