Chapter 365: Xu Sanshi's Plan
"Brother Emperor, are you sure this strategy will work? Huo Yuhao, as a twin martial soul wielder, is undoubtedly powerful, but Shrek Academy has always been the continent's number one soul master academy, and they excel at team battles. Such a risky, aggressive strategy I'm worried Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy might lose." Xu Tianzhen voiced her concerns.
She had always wanted to attend Shrek Academy. However, as the Sun Moon Empire's princess, she had seen enough of the darkness within the royal palace to know better than to be naive.
In matters of great importance, she understood the weight of loyalty and duty.
As a citizen of the Sun Moon Empire, she naturally hoped that Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy would win.
After all, a Shrek victory would bring no benefit to the Sun Moon Empire.
Besides, she wanted Huo Yuhao to become her prince consort so, of course, she didn't want to see him lose to Shrek Academy.
Xu Tianran sighed helplessly.
"Of course, we'll win. Just watch closely. Huo Yuhao's strength isn't as simple as you think.
"After all, he's the one who captured Xuanzi alongside Elder Kong."
Shrek Academy's War Plan
Meanwhile, Cai Mei'er returned to the Shrek Academy waiting area, a confident smile on her face.
She truly believed that victory was theirs.
Looking at Xu Sanshi, she said with a pleased expression,
"Sanshi, I paid a heavy price one hundred thousand year soul bone and ten ten thousand year soul bones.
"But I succeeded in making Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy agree to a team battle.
"Now, you will lead our team to victory."
Xu Sanshi was shocked.
"Dean Cai… You actually paid that much?"
The other team members were equally stunned.
Everyone at Shrek Academy knew that soul bones were invaluable treasures.
Even on the black market, they could fetch astronomical prices.
After all, soul bones, unlike soul rings, could be passed down through generations.
This was why powerful clans and sects hoarded high level soul bones as ancestral treasures.
Cai Mei'er sighed helplessly.
"We had no choice.
"Shrek Academy's greatest strength lies in team battles.
"If we didn't make sacrifices, how could we get Sun Moon Academy to give up the individual elimination matches?
"But the cost was worth it.
"Now it's time for you all to defend Shrek's thousand year legacy."
The Shrek Academy team members straightened their backs.
Just mentioning Shrek's thousand year glory was enough to make even an ordinary student stand proudly.
How could they, the elites, do any less?
As captain, Xu Sanshi felt even more determined.
After all, Shrek Academy was indeed strong in team battles.
Though the referee had already called for both teams to enter the stage, tournament rules allowed for a brief strategy session before the match began.
Xu Sanshi cleared his throat, his expression turning serious.
"I have a plan listen carefully."
Cai Mei'er and the other Shrek team members turned their attention to him.
Xu Sanshi continued:
"If we want to win the team battle, our best chance is to eliminate Huo Yuhao first.
"As long as he's taken out, the rest will be easy to deal with.
"My plan is simple:
"I'll use my Mysterious Underworld Displacement to swap places with Huo Yuhao.
"Then, everyone focuses fire on him, eliminating him as quickly as possible!
"Even if one of us can't beat him in a one on one fight six against one?
"I refuse to believe we can't take him down!"
Cai Mei'er nodded in approval.
"Yes, Sanshi's plan is excellent.
"The sooner we eliminate Huo Yuhao, the fewer unpredictable variables there will be.
"And if we defeat him first, he might even start considering joining Shrek Academy."
After discussing the details of the plan, the Shrek Academy team activated their flying soul tools and headed toward the competition stage.
In their minds
They knew they weren't Huo Yuhao's match in individual combat.
But in a team battle?
They would show him the power of perfect teamwork!
Battlefield Preparations
The seven members of Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy also flew onto the stage.
At the referee's request, both teams reported their lineup.
Shrek Academy's team:
Xu Sanshi
Jiang Nannan
Ning Tian
Wu Feng
Xie Huan Yue
Lan Susu
Lan Luoluo
Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy's team:
Huo Yuhao
Xiao Hongchen
Meng Hongchen
Di Qiu'er
Qiu Yi
Ye Nongfeng
Ding Xiaobu
The referee raised his right hand.
"Both teams retreat to the edges of the stage and prepare."
As per the rules, each team was given time to organize their formation.
Shrek Academy's Battle Formation
The core of their lineup was the Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo sisters.
Their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Sky Net, was their trump card.
So, they stood at the back.
Ning Tian, with her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, was also positioned in the rear.
As an auxiliary type soul master, she lacked combat strength but was a top tier support.
To prevent assassination attempts, all three were equipped with defensive soul tools from Shrek Academy and fifth level Invincible Barriers purchased from the Sun Moon Empire.
This ensured they could hold their ground if attacked.
On the left and right, Jiang Nannan and Wu Feng took position.
At the front, Xie Huan Yue stood just behind Xu Sanshi.
As the tank, Xu Sanshi took the lead.
But this was a decoy.
If he immediately positioned himself in the center, Sun Moon Academy would be suspicious.
After all, his Mysterious Underworld Displacement had already been exposed in the previous match.
Sun Moon Academy's Battle Formation
Their formation was simple
Huo Yuhao stood at the center, with the others surrounding him.
Surprisingly, the frontmost position was not held by Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen, or even Di Qiu'er.
Instead, it was Qiu Yi.
Tall and muscular, with dark skin and a stoic expression, he stood like a human fortress.
Battle Begins!
The referee swiftly dropped his right hand.
"Match Begin!"
Both teams immediately activated their soul rings.
Jiang Nannan used Instant Teleportation, appearing beside Xu Sanshi.
Then, she grabbed him and teleported him straight to the center of Shrek's formation.
Although she disliked Xu Sanshi and hated being too close to him, she had no choice.
As a member of Shrek Academy, she was willing to endure it
All for the glory of Shrek's thousand year legacy!
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