131: Chapter 131 Another Battle Against the Dung Beetle Squad

"Thank you to the Element Academy and Vermilion Bird Academy teams for that spectacular match!"

The announcer's passionate voice came over the broadcast: "Next, a half-hour break, followed by the second match of the finals!"

In the rest area, Lu Mengmeng bustled over to Lin Mo's side:

"Boss, if we run into the Ice Phoenix Squad later, what should we do? Why don't we do what Tang Shan did and charge from the start, not giving them a chance to use their Fusion Skill?"

Lin Mo was speechless after hearing that.

This girl was just complaining about how devious they were, and now she wanted to copy them.

However, although the Ice Phoenix Squad consisted entirely of beauties, they had, after all, eliminated their academy's Third Squad.

Yao Kaili and the others had fought with all their might but lost in such a frustrating way. If he couldn't help Da Chun's wife win back this Face, he, as a brother, would truly feel bad about it.

He pondered for a moment and looked at Niu Dachun: "Da Chun, what do you think?"

Niu Dachun clenched his fists, his dark Face showing a hint of seriousness:

"Kai Li and the others said that the Ice Phoenix Squad's ice-type control is particularly troublesome, especially now that we know about Captain Luo Binger's twin Martial Souls, which can both attack and defend. How about… we play it safe, don't give them a chance, and just go all out?"

Well, he was clearly still upset about his wife's defeat.

"Fine, we'll see when the time comes. I estimate the next match will be us against the Vermilion Bird Academy."

Sure enough, after half an hour passed, the announcer went on stage to draw lots:

"The second match of the finals: Vermilion Bird Academy First Squad versus Eastern Academy First Squad! We invite both teams to the main arena!"

"It's here! We really are up against the Vermilion Bird Academy." Lu Mengmeng clenched her fists, a flash of excitement in her eyes.

"Let's go, let's see how much stronger they've become over the past month." Lin Mo waved his hand and led his team members toward the central arena with long strides.

In the Vermilion Bird Academy's rest area, Master Yu was personally adjusting Tang Shan's collar, his tone carrying unquestionable authority:

"Since your twin Martial Souls have already been exposed, there's no need to hold back. You must wash away the shame of the previous defeat in this match and win back all the lost Face for me!"

Tang Shan nodded heavily, his eyes as cold as ice. The four team members behind him also had solemn expressions, with Battle Intent surging around them.

The previous failure in the arena had allowed the Eastern Bully to step on their reputation and make a name for himself in one battle. It was like a thorn stuck in their hearts, making them unable to sleep or eat in peace. This time, they had to remove it no matter what.

Soon, both sides stood on the arena, sparks flying as their gazes met.

"Hey, enemies meeting, they really are extra jealous. Now we're in for a good show!"

"Isn't that right? The Eastern Bully only has his current fame because he stepped on the 'Dung Beetle Team' to get there."

"I still remember that match… Honestly, in a one-on-one fight, the Eastern Bully really isn't a match for the Vermilion Bird First Squad."

"That's hard to say. While the Eastern Bully's Martial Soul grade is slightly inferior, his Soul Power Rank is high, and everyone has an Earth-tier Soul Skill; the Vermilion Bird Squad can't compare to that."

The audience outside the arena chattered incessantly, their eyes locked tightly on the stage, as if they were even holding their breath. This long-awaited battle of revenge was destined not to be calm.

The referee saw that both sides were ready and shouted: "The match begins!"

Before the words had even faded, Tang Shan had already moved. "Solitary Bamboo Pole Vault!"

His left hand swung the flexible Purple Jade Solitary Bamboo, while his right hand held a black spear gleaming with cold light. Tang Shan flashed, charging straight at Lin Mo like an arrow released from a bow.

Lin Mo's eyes narrowed, and his alchemy furnace instantly floated in front of him, thick Soul Power pouring into it: "Furnace Shield!"

Lu Mengmeng reacted extremely quickly, the Devil Vine in her hand suddenly twitching, black vines darting out like a serpent: "If you want to touch my boss, you'll have to ask me first!"

However, halfway through his charge, the corner of Tang Shan's mouth suddenly curled into a strange arc. "Solitary Bamboo Pole Vault, Second Stage!" "Whoosh!"

He used the elasticity of the Purple Jade Solitary Bamboo to make a sharp turn, his figure folding toward Lu Mengmeng like a ghost, dodging the vines' interception.

"Damn, playing dirty again!" Seeing this, Lin Mo swung his alchemy furnace to go forward and support her. But he was stopped by a sinister voice.

"Kid, your opponent is me!"

Behind Lin Mo, the figure of a Bloodthirsty Mantis suddenly appeared, its glowing claws whistling through the air as it lunged forward.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!" The shield rang out continuously as the claws slashed fiercely at the Furnace Shield a dozen times.

"Crack—" Spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the surface of the shield, making people's hearts jump.

"So fierce!" Lin Mo's eyes narrowed. The opponent had clearly figured out the weakness of the Furnace Shield. They were using high-frequency attacks to break through the Furnace Shield.

He couldn't worry about rescuing Lu Mengmeng, so he swung the alchemy furnace horizontally backward, simultaneously shouting: "Gravity Imbuement!"

The Pill Furnace instantly increased in weight several times over, smashing into the mantis's claws with the force of a thousand jun. "Clang!" With a dull thud, the Bloodthirsty Mantis was sent flying.

"What powerful strength!" But without Lin Mo's obstruction, Tang Shan had rushed to Lu Mengmeng without any hindrance, cold light surging in his eyes: "Die!"

Tang Shan's goal had always been Lu Mengmeng. This was also the tactic he had discussed with Master Yu. After all, from what they could see, Lu Mengmeng possessed the most Earth-tier Soul Skills.

The Soul-Eater Spear in his hand, wrapped in fierce Soul Power, stabbed directly at the Furnace Shield in front of Lu Mengmeng. "Squelch!" The tip of the spear actually pierced through the shield, the spear's light only an inch away from Lu Mengmeng's chest!

"Mengmeng!" Su Xiaoxiao, responsible for back-row support, cried out and released an ice-type Soul Skill without hesitation, ice crystals instantly condensing on Tang Shan's spear.

Although it only delayed him for an instant, it gave Lu Mengmeng a chance to react. She instinctively activated the Devil Vine to wrap around Tang Shan's Soul-Eater Spear, while shouting urgently: "Devil Pole Vault!"

"Boing!" The black vine sprang up like a pole, sending Lu Mengmeng into the air. Mu Liuli immediately caught her in the air, reaching out to grab her collar.

"Illusion Step, Shadow Tread." Just then, a pink figure stepped through the Void Realm and rushed forward—it was the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Tu Xiaowu, aiming directly at the two in the air.

Mu Liuli had no time to think. "Go!" She threw Lu Mengmeng toward the girl on the opposite side who possessed the Seven-Star Red Lotus Martial Soul. She then turned to meet Tu Xiaowu.

It took time to describe, but it all happened within seconds. The cooperation on both sides wasn't exquisite, but it was tacit.

"Get lost!" Tang Shan roared, his left arm swinging the Purple Jade Solitary Bamboo, snapping the vines wrapped around the spear, and then the Soul-Eater Spear swept out.

"Bang!" Su Xiaoxiao was struck by the shaft of the spear and instantly sent flying backward.

Tang Shan didn't care about Su Xiaoxiao anymore. He immediately turned his direction and charged at Lin Mo. Although Lu Mengmeng was the primary target, eliminating Lin Mo, the captain, was also the key to breaking the game.

The original tactics and positioning were instantly disrupted, and both sides were completely plunged into a chaotic battle.

Niu Dachun carried his Frying Pan, struggling to fend off the powerful output of the Diamond Explosive Bear.

Mu Liuli's Seven-Colored Glazed Butterfly and Tu Xiaowu's Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox fought in mid-air, wind blades and fox fire weaving into a tapestry of light and shadow.

Lu Mengmeng was thrown in front of the Seven-Star Red Lotus and simply decided to go all out, the two of them fighting back and forth intensely.

On Lin Mo's side, having just forced back the Bloodthirsty Mantis, he saw Tang Shan's Soul-Eater Spear stabbing toward him. He didn't dare to delay, closing his fingers together: "The kid really thinks I'm a pushover!"

"Suppress!" A phantom of a giant alchemy furnace smashed down from the air.

"Boom!" The entire arena trembled. Fortunately, Tang Shan dodged quickly, or else he would have been smashed to pieces.