After the celebration banquet, everyone dispersed, but Fu Qin quietly avoided them and returned alone to the Soto City Great Soul Arena.
The night breeze was cool, but there was no trace of drunkenness in his eyes, only clarity and depth.
In fact.
He despised Tang San and his group for their scheming and shortsightedness.
Tang San appears gentle, but in reality he is ambitious and always puts his own interests first.
Dai Mubai is impulsive and reckless, while Ma Hongjun is greedy and lustful. This group of people may be able to share wealth and honor, but they may not be able to share hardship.
However, Fu Qin knew that as a member of Shrek Academy, he needed to prioritize the team's interests for the time being.
With his god-level luck buff and the help of Tang San, the "chosen one," he is now enjoying smooth sailing.
Oscar's fate is the best proof of this.
So what if he's a reborn God of Food? Under the influence of Tang San's aura as the chosen one of destiny, even if he were the second male lead in the original story, he would have a hard time making a name for himself.
However, divine luck is not omnipotent, and Tang San and his group are ultimately unreliable.
In order to cope with possible future changes, the only one who can truly shoulder the responsibility is himself.
His return to the Great Soul Arena this time has a clear purpose.
That is to find out the details of the Royal Fighting Team in advance.
He wasn't some bookish fool who only knew how to talk theory; the Royal Fighting Team in the original story was top-notch in terms of overall strength, and they were on average six years older than the Shrek Academy students.
In the original story, Shrek Academy was able to win entirely because Tang San had a cheat code. Now, Tang San is just a nobody, and it would be almost impossible for him to defeat the Royal Fighting Team.
In a corner of the stands at the Grand Arena, Fu Qin sat quietly, watching the match intently.
Below, the lights are focused on the seven-person team battle between the Royal Fighting Team and the Mad Fighting Team.
This was a revenge battle launched by the Berserker Team to save face after their crushing defeat at Shrek Academy, but they never expected to run into the equally formidable Royal Fighting Team.
"The match begins!"
At the referee's command, the arena erupted with an astonishing surge of soul power.
The seven members of the Royal Fighting Team wore matching blue and gold uniforms, exuding an imposing aura, and their spirit ring configurations were nothing short of luxurious.
The optimal configuration is two yellow and one purple, with all members possessing Soul Master-level Soul Power.
Captain Yu Tianheng, with the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul and a level 39 Power Attack-type Battle Soul Master, unleashed an extreme lightning pressure right from the start.
The third soul skill, "Thunder Dragon Claw," crackled with lightning as it hurtled straight at Mad Rhino, the captain of the Berserker Team.
"Bang!"
The Raging Rhino's proud defense proved utterly ineffective against the power of lightning. The shield of the Raging Rhino Martial Soul shattered instantly, and the entire creature was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, spitting out blood and losing its fighting ability.
With just one move, he severely damaged the opponent's core!
On the field, the Royal Fighting Team's offensive was like a raging storm, and their crushing momentum was even more rapid than when Shrek defeated the Mad Fighting Team.
There was no suspense, no twists or turns.
The Berserker team was powerless against the overwhelming strength of the Royal Fighting team.
One by one, the team members were severely injured and fell to the ground, screams echoing everywhere. In just half an incense stick's time, the entire army was wiped out and completely lost its ability to fight.
"Royal Fighting Team wins!" The referee's voice echoed throughout the arena, announcing the end of this crushing victory.
soon.
A familiar fluctuation of soul power quietly approached, though he tried to conceal it, it could not escape his keen perception.
Fu Qin glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw a dark blue figure walking towards a hidden corner.
It was none other than Tang San, who should have been resting at the inn.
Tang San clearly hadn't expected to run into Fu Qin here. He paused slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
His trip was a spur-of-the-moment decision, but he didn't expect Fu Qin to have come before him.
His admiration for this foresight was palpable.
Tang San thought to himself.
“Fu Qin is efficient and decisive, always puts me first, and is very meticulous. Having a brother like him is undoubtedly a good thing for me.”
"Fu Qin, you're here too?"
Tang San stepped forward, lowered his voice, and asked, his tone carrying a hint of surprise and approval.
Fu Qin withdrew his gaze, a perfectly timed slight smile appearing on his face, and responded calmly.
"Third Brother, you're here too?"
Upon seeing Tang San's arrival, Fu Qin's eyes showed a hint of surprise.
"Yes, I heard that a very strong team has recently arrived in Soto City, so I want to observe their fighting style in advance."
Upon hearing this, Fu Qin nodded in agreement.
"Third Brother, I heard about these things on the way back, so after I escorted Sister Xiaowu and the others back, I came out to check the situation."
At this point, Fu Qin added.
"This Royal Fighting Team is no ordinary team. We'll run into them sooner or later when they come to the Soto City Grand Arena. We finally achieved a 27-game winning streak, and we can't let it end because of this inexplicably appearing team."
Tang San sat down beside him, his gaze falling on the Royal Fighting Team leaving the arena below, his eyes gradually filled with deep sorrow.
“Fu Qin, what you’re thinking is also what I’m worried about. Their overall age is much older than ours. If a fight really breaks out, we’ll be at a great disadvantage.”
He subconsciously touched his back, where the Eight Spider Lances, an external soul bone, should have been attached, the key to his victory over the Royal Fighting Team in his previous life.
It was precisely because of the deadly poison and formidable defense of the Eight Spider Spears that he was able to withstand Yu Tianheng's powerful lightning attack.
But now, the Eight Spider Lances are gone.
His third spirit ring has become useless; how can he possibly fight against the Royal Fighting Team?
Yu Tianheng's Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex is almost unstoppable in close combat.
He could work with Ma Hongjun to crack Dugu Yan's Azure Phosphorous Purple Mist.
However, in addition to Yu Tianheng, the other side also has Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia, which can infinitely heal teammates.
Tang San racked his brains but couldn't find a way to break the deadlock.
A deep sense of powerlessness and sadness welled up in his heart, making him sigh inwardly.
Fu Qin took in Tang San's changing expression. From the way he patted his back to the fleeting disappointment in his eyes, he instantly guessed what Tang San was thinking.
In this life, Tang San has indeed missed out on many of the opportunities he had in his previous life. Facing a formidable opponent like the Royal Fighting Team, he is bound to feel apprehensive.
"Is Third Brother also worried about the Royal Fighting Team?" Fu Qin spoke up, breaking the silence.
Tang San was taken aback upon hearing this, then nodded with a wry smile, making no attempt to hide anything.
"The strength of the Royal Fighting Team far exceeds our expectations. We have too many weaknesses, and it will be extremely difficult for us to defeat them."
He didn't reveal the matter of the Eight Spider Lances; it was a secret in his heart, and also his regret. But the deep-seated sense of powerlessness he felt was impossible to conceal.
Fu Qin looked at his dejected appearance and sneered inwardly, but his face showed a calm and firm expression.
He patted Tang San on the shoulder.
"Third Brother, there's no need to worry. Although the Royal Fighting Team is strong, it is not invincible."
But soon.
They then saw the Royal Fighting Team after the battle...