Chapter 194: Chapter 194: Why Is Tang San Always Mysteriously Confident?
Chapter 194: Why Is Tang San Always Mysteriously Confident?
Oscar and Ma Hongjun's attitudes infuriated Tang San, but he was powerless to change their minds.
He understood Oscar's temperament, but as for Ma Hongjun's so-called "great kindness" from Kong, Tang San had no idea what it was about!
Turning his gaze to Dai Mubai, the Star Luo Empire's prince—no, the "disgraced prince"—Tang San wondered: could he have also "betrayed" like Oscar and Ma Hongjun?
Noticing Tang San's unfriendly stare, Dai Mubai's eye twitched. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect Kong to join the Emperor Battle Team!
Dai Mubai wasn't foolish. He wouldn't blindly follow a doomed path. Why gamble on uncertainty when he could choose a guaranteed win?
Following Tang San offered no prospects and might even lead to failure. But following Kong? That was a sure victory!
As long as he could defeat Davis and Zhu Zhuyun in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, it didn't matter who helped him—victory would still count.
With Kong in the Emperor Battle Team, what unexpected outcomes could there possibly be?
But with Tang San? Dai Mubai knew his strength all too well. Tang San's identity might offer opportunities, but as for his abilities? Dai Mubai didn't value them in the slightest.
"Tang San, I think Team One is great. Even as a substitute member, we can still shine in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. As for Team Two, everyone knows what kind of team they are by now."
"They're just a few noble lords with some combat power, nothing to worry about."
Dai Mubai crossed his arms, his devilish eyes dodging slightly. Still, since he'd made his stance clear, he wouldn't indulge Tang San's complaints.
After all, Tang San was the son of the legendary Haotian Douluo. Dai Mubai couldn't afford to offend him outright.
But if Tang San kept pestering him, he wouldn't hesitate to turn hostile to protect his own chances of survival.
Hearing this, Tang San took a deep breath. This wasn't what Dai Mubai used to say! Where was the spirit of better a fish head than a phoenix tail? His current attitude had none of that ambition!
"Hmph, suit yourselves!"
With that, Tang San stormed off, his robes fluttering dramatically. As he walked, he thought to himself, I, Tang San, am about to break through to the Soul Elder level. Being willing to lead these three burdens was a blessing for them, yet…
Yet not one of them was grateful!
"Pfft… Who does he think he is? Telling us to 'suit ourselves'!"
Ma Hongjun spat disdainfully.
Unbeknownst to Tang San, Ma Hongjun had already broken through to the Soul Elder level. He simply hadn't mentioned it, so Tang San remained clueless.
Dai Mubai had also advanced to the Soul Elder level recently. As for Oscar, being a support-type soul master—particularly one specializing in food-type abilities—his cultivation was naturally slower. Even so, he was already at Level 35.
"Seriously, why is Tang San always so mysteriously confident? Who gives him this confidence?"
Oscar voiced his dissatisfaction.
Hearing this, Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai exchanged meaningful glances at Oscar. Who gave Tang San his confidence? Who else but his father, Tang Hao?
But no matter how strong Tang Hao was, could he participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament himself?
Tang San clearly lacked perspective. Wouldn't it be better to follow Kong and secure a championship instead of trying so hard?
"Do you think Tang San might be sick?"
"Shh, keep your voice down. What if his father hears you?"
"I don't care! Fatty fears nothing. If it comes to that, I'll risk it all. What is Tang San to me anyway?"
"Alright, Fatty, lower your voice. You might not be afraid, but we are!"
Dai Mubai patted Ma Hongjun's shoulder, speaking earnestly.
He, too, thought Tang San was unreasonable. But in the past, what choice did he have?
Zhu Zhuqing's departure left Dai Mubai without a partner to perform their martial soul fusion technique. That was already bad enough, but the real problem was that he wasn't a match for Davis at all!
If Dai Mubai could have beaten Davis, why would he have fled all the way to the Heaven Dou Empire in the first place?
With his status and strength, was it necessary for him to join a "three-nothings" academy?
But Dai Mubai had no choice!
From the moment he was born, his sole purpose was to serve as Davis's "training dummy." He was nothing more than a discarded piece!
"Tang San is just like his teacher—arrogant and self-righteous. Once he moves to Team Two, I'm curious to see how far he can lead them."
"If he can't even get into the top five in the preliminaries of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, that would be hilarious!"
"Let's not talk about that for now, Fatty. Did you notice something off earlier? Tang San's power didn't feel like it was at Level 37 or 38."
Dai Mubai's expression grew serious as he spoke.
Hearing this, Ma Hongjun rolled his eyes and replied, "Does that matter?"
"Whether he's a Level 39 Soul Elder or even a Soul Ancestor above Level 40, his strength is still the same."
"He might have an overwhelming advantage against ordinary soul masters, but if he encounters someone who counters him…"
Ma Hongjun gave a devilish grin and left the rest unsaid.
Dai Mubai and Oscar nodded thoughtfully. It was true—Tang San struggled against ordinary soul masters, so if he came up against someone who countered him, wouldn't that be a death sentence?
Not everyone would go as far as Dai Mubai had, pretending to be weak just to boost Tang San's confidence.
"I really hope the tournament starts soon. With Kong here, there's no chance of surprises!"
Dai Mubai thought to himself. But in his calculations, he overlooked one critical possibility: what if, during the finals, the Emperor Battle Team didn't face Davis and Zhu Zhuyun's team?
Even if the Emperor Battle Team won the championship, as long as they didn't face the Star Luo Royal Academy, Dai Mubai would still have to return to the Star Luo Empire and face a life-or-death battle against Davis and Zhu Zhuyun!
A wise man can make a thousand plans, but even the wisest can overlook something. And Dai Mubai wasn't even a wise man. The excitement of Kong joining the Emperor Battle Team had already clouded his judgment, making him forget about this potential outcome.
"Oscar, in the entire Emperor Battle Team, your soul power is the lowest. Focus on cultivating so you can make an impression in the finals!"
Ma Hongjun patted Oscar on the shoulder. After saying this, he turned and left, intending to return to his cultivation. Tonight, he had only come at Tang San's invitation to see how Tang San would "dig his own grave." He had no other intentions.
"Fatty, Fatty…"
"Oscar, didn't you notice that when I mentioned Tang San's soul power seemed off, Fatty corrected me?"
"If he could tell Tang San had reached Level 39, do you still think he's the same old Fatty?"
Dai Mubai's words stunned Oscar, leaving him bewildered.
What was going on? When did Ma Hongjun overtake him, surpassing Oscar's soul power level by such a wide margin?
"Boss Dai, you're joking, right?"
"I'm at Level 41 and can't even gauge Fatty's soul power. He…"
(End of Chapter)
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