Douluo: Steal Tang San Mother at the Beginning

The Royal Team's lineup consisted of two defense-types, two agility-types, and one each of the attack-type, control-type, and support-type.

Their formation was a four-two-one.

The front line consisted of two defense-types standing in the center, responsible for holding the line, while the two agility-types moved flexibly on the sides, ready to support at any time.

In the midfield, Dugu Yan was in charge of control, while Yu Tianheng waited for an opportunity to strike.

The remaining member, Ye Lingling, a top-tier healer even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda feared, was naturally protected at the back.

During the Soul Battle, once the opposing attack-type was held back by the defense, the two agility-types would seize the opportunity to cut into the back line and eliminate the support.

In team battles of the same level, the consequences of losing the healer and buffs were self-evident – it would immediately descend into a brutal slaughter.

Moreover, the defensive line formed by the two Mystic Turtle Martial Souls was like an impenetrable wall, extremely difficult to breach. By steadily pressing forward, as the opponent's survival space shrank, they could force their opponents into a desperate fight.

This formation and tactic had been used many times by them, and it was almost always effective.

However, precisely because they'd used it so often, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team's three-pronged attack was not difficult to figure out.

After studying the situation, Jing Ling proposed a two-word strategy: "Fast Attack."

Taking advantage of the fact that Heaven Dou Royal Academy didn't know them well, they would suddenly unleash a swift assault, aiming to eliminate as many opponents as possible. This was their only chance of victory.

The specific targets for this surprise attack were none other than the two agility-type attackers.

If they could eliminate Ye Lingling, that would be ideal, but attempting a quick kill under the direct protection of Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan was a pipe dream.

Jerry recalled the steps Jing Ling had deduced, precisely controlling his speed to be slightly slower than the opposing agility-type attacker, yet still faster than the reaction of the other team members.

With a resolute air, he charged towards Aosuo, who possessed the Ghost Leopard Martial Soul.

Very few people knew that this shy support Soul Ancestor's actual speed was actually faster than many agile attack Soul Ancestors.

He had already mastered the two footwork techniques in the Mystic Turtle True Skill, "Water Speed Without Trace" and "Traversing Plum Blossoms", to an extremely proficient level.

However, taking out their side flank was only the first step. If they wanted to overcome a stronger opponent with their weaker strength, they couldn't afford to make a single mistake.

Following Jerry, Si Ling and Si Yun also drew an arc, suddenly veering to the left. They hadn't cultivated the Mystic Turtle True Skill, but were proper control and agile attack dual-type Soul Masters.

Seeing this sudden change, Yu Tianheng and the others were initially shocked. They hadn't expected their opponents to bypass Shimo and try to cut off their retreat.

But soon, after they recovered, a trace of mockery appeared on their faces. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy's mid-field was as solid as a rock. Trying to bypass them was likely just wishful thinking, wasn't it?

Moreover, whether or not they could even reach the mid-field was still unknown.

Five of the seven-person team remained standing in place, while only the two agile attack Soul Masters began to retreat backwards, attempting to change their formation from a four-two-one to a two-four-one.

They didn't even give them a chance to engage, planning only to lure the enemy in deep and then use their numerical advantage to surround them.

The powerful individuals on the third level, as well as many insightful Soul Masters on the first and second levels, couldn't help but shake their heads and sigh when they saw this scene.

Kaiyuan Academy was still too inexperienced, too naive. Charging into the enemy's territory like this, they would only be delivering themselves to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon if they got entangled or controlled.

Even if they weren't opponents to begin with, wasn't this way of losing a bit too hasty?

However, at this moment,

Yufeng's body, which had just taken a step back, suddenly froze in place. His expression became blank, and a faint pink light emanated from his dark brown eyes.

This strange change immediately shocked Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan. Ning Fengzhi and the others also showed a gleam of surprise in their eyes.

Two words that caused their minds to tremble appeared in their minds: Strong Control.

Control-type Soul Masters also come in different varieties.

Some can weaken the target's attributes, like the Sky Azure Bull Python's Slowing Domain. Others can restrict movement, like the Blue Silver Binding. Still others inflict negative status effects, such as various poisons.

However, those that can instantly make an opponent lose all ability to react or resist are called strong control, the most terrifying type within the control system.

A classic example is Hu Liena. There's also Teacher Shi Nian, whose Martial Soul is the Illusion. Unfortunately, his mental attacks are clearly countered by Tang Shenwang's Purple Demon Eyes.

"Not good!"

Yu Tianheng exclaimed in alarm. His first soul ring lit up, and a lightning dragon claw shot out from his right hand. At the same time, he charged toward Yufeng's position.

Unfortunately, it was too late. How could the speed of a three-ringed Soul Master possibly match the fusion skill of a four-ringed agile-attack type?

He could only watch as the giant humanoid fox suddenly dashed forward, ramming Yufeng and sending him flying off the stage, thus eliminating him.

The other side even had the energy to turn and retreat, not even managing to be flanked.

On the other side, Jerry, who was precisely controlling his speed, didn't catch up to Aosuo.

He feinted an attack and then retreated, seeming to be coordinating with Si Ling and Si Yun to draw fire.

Their formation, before reinforcements arrived, even if he caught up, he'd only have one chance to attack.

Instead of relying on strong control, facing an opponent who could resist, dodge, and defend, it was difficult for him to instantly eliminate his target in that short time.

As for severely injuring them… Nine Hearts Begonia indicated she still had plenty of soul power to spare.

Because exposing his true speed would be a losing proposition.

Of course, he wasn't just wasting his efforts; this "feint" actually had another use.

Also at the moment when Yufeng was knocked flying,

A round of warm applause erupted from the audience seats. Ning Fengzhi even put aside his pride and praised him profusely, as if he was extremely amazed.

In the eyes of the onlookers, Kaiyuan Academy's team, facing such a disadvantage, managing to秒 a single enemy was already commendable.

They had shown their mettle, even in defeat.

Their teamwork and tactical calculations just now were indeed brilliant.

With Si Ling, Si Yun, and Jerry retreating, the Imperial Sky team began their relentless advance.

A temporary setback wasn't enough to demoralize this battle-hardened team; in fact, it seemed to have angered them slightly.

However, no one noticed that Jerry's retreat was significantly slower than his previous attacks.

Before long, Aosuo caught up to him.

With the Imperial Sky team's agility-focused attacker drawing attention from the front, and Shimo on the side, shield raised, closing in, Jerry appeared to be in dire straits.

But at that very moment, over a dozen thick, blood-red vein Blue Silver Grass shot out from the Ghost Leopard Martial Soul, instantly binding him completely.

From this blood-patterned Blue Silver Grass, countless fine, sharp thorns sprouted, hungrily devouring all energy, including soul power and blood. Nothing was refused.

At this moment, the distance between the two was very close, even half the distance closer than during the initial assault.

Jerry swung the great spear in his hand in a circle and shot it out. With a loud bang, Aosuo was slammed and rolled along the ground.

Hmm, as a support-type, it's normal to have a bit more strength, right?

Jerry didn't even unleash his true maximum speed. He kicked and struck with his spear as he charged, forcing him to roll out of bounds.

Behind them, Shimo rushed to catch up, but didn't even touch a tail.

"What's going on?"

Prince Xuexing's face was full of shock.

Could this Jerry also be a powerful control-type Soul Master?

If he could use strong control, wouldn't he have skipped the pretense of retreating and feinting?

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, his eyes suddenly lighting up.

"Spores, it's the spores. The Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul left many spores in the air he passed through. The Ghost Leopard was already infected and parasitized when it started the chase."

Nangong Lingyun smiled slightly.

Jerry's second soul skill was the same as Tang San's in the original story, except it came from the top-level soul beast, the Bloodthirsty Demon Vine. The attributes were a better match, and the quality and lifespan were also higher.

The parasitic ability, combined with the engulfing characteristic, could temporarily achieve an effect similar to strong control. The only drawback was that it needed time to take effect, and it couldn't work at a distance like a mental-based skill. It had to come into contact with the spores first.

(End of Chapter)