Du Guyan was inherently a Poison Soul Master, so she possessed some resistance to the Eight Spider Lances' venom. However, the situation for the two Tortoise Soul Masters was extremely dire. If not for the Great Master's warning, in just a few more moments, even Tang San would not have been able to save them. As Tang San withdrew the Eight Spider Lances' poison, he was secretly shocked. The toxin attached to the lances had already pushed its way into both of their heart meridians.
However, Tang San did not forget his original intention while treating his opponents. Besides pulling the three pierced by the Eight Spider Lances to his side, another strand of Blue Silver Grass was already wrapped around Ye Lingling, dragging her in front of him as well. Because Tang San was currently supporting himself on the ground with his Eight Spider Lances, Ye Lingling was naturally lifted off her feet and brought before him.
Ye Lingling wore a black veil over her face, but getting closer, Tang San realized this mysterious Support-type Soul Master possessed a pair of exceptionally beautiful, large eyes. Her gaze was crystal clear, without the slightest impurity, her long eyelashes curved gently upward, and each slight blink seemed to speak.
"Save my companions. Otherwise, they will still die." Tang San's voice was calm, without any chill or emotion mixed in. Yet it was precisely this calm statement that left an extremely profound imprint deep within Ye Lingling's heart. What kind of man was this? His voice sounded somewhat youthful still, but his methods were so formidable. Control, attack, deadly poison—in today's battle, rather than saying the Imperial Battle Team lost to the Shrek Seven Devils, it was more accurate to say they lost to him alone.
Ye Lingling did not utter a word. Struggling to gather her Soul Power amidst her shock, the shadow of the Nine Heart Begonia flew out, gently blanketing Xiao Wu's body.
As the poison was drawn from the bodies of the two Tortoise Soul Masters and Du Guyan, Tang San looked up at the White Dove Soul Master and referee, Doudou, who had long been stunned in midair. "Shouldn't you announce the result of this Soul Duel now?"
Only then did Doudou snap out of her daze. She didn't dare meet Tang San's gaze, hurriedly announcing, "Team Battle Soul Duel, Shrek Seven Devils win!"
There was no cheer. Oscar and Ma Hongjun stepped forward, feeding the small sausage to Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing. The poisonous mist on the dueling platform gradually dissipated, and the Soul Masters from both sides fell into a somber silence. Although the battle was over, they continued to watch each other intently.
Tang San did not retract his Eight Spider Lances. His gaze remained fixed on Xiao Wu, and only when he saw her wounds healing rapidly under the help of the Nine Heart Begonia did he secretly breathe a sigh of relief.
When Ning Rongrong helped Xiao Wu to her feet, she looked fine aside from being a bit pale.
Only then did Tang San release the Blue Silver Grass and spiderweb bindings from the members of the Imperial Battle Team. The Eight Spider Lances sprang back, propelling him to his own companions.
Dai Mubai looked at Tang San with somewhat complicated eyes. "Xiao San, it seems you only transform into Asura when Xiao Wu is in danger."
Tang San's gaze had already softened, the red glow in his eyes fading away quietly as he looked at Xiao Wu with concern. Xiao Wu nodded gently at him, indicating she was fine.
Only now did the Shrek Seven Devils realize they had truly defeated such a formidable opponent. Hidden beneath their masks, their faces all showed a hint of a smile. For them, this team battle had been unprecedentedly difficult, pushing them to reveal their full strength. Tang San's Eight Spider Lances, along with Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul Fusion Technique, had become the key to turning the tide of victory. Of course, Tang San's control as the team's soul had also been displayed to its fullest in this battle. Without that impeccable control, the victory in this duel would still not belong to them.
On the other side, the members of the Imperial Battle Team also gathered together, supporting each other. Everyone looked terrible, especially Yu Tianheng and the two Tortoise Soul Masters. Their expressions were so grim they seemed ready to drip water.
Yu Tianheng stared at the Shrek Seven Devils, meeting Dai Mubai's returned gaze. This was who knows how many times their eyes had locked, but this time the situation was completely different.
"You are very strong. However, we did not lose entirely to you," Yu Tianheng said.
Dai Mubai replied frankly, "True. Your teamwork had flaws. Otherwise, the outcome of this duel would still be uncertain."
Yu Tianheng's strength had earned Dai Mubai's respect. He had never encountered such a formidable opponent at the same level before. As the captain of the Imperial Battle Team, Yu Tianheng had shouldered the vast majority of the Shrek Seven Devils' offensive firepower, yet he had still held on until the very last moment. The Imperial Battle Team had lost this Soul Duel, but Dai Mubai understood that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon had not lost to his Evil-Eyed White Tiger.
Yu Tianheng sighed inwardly and nodded to Dai Mubai. "I hope we will have the chance to fight again. Next time, we will have no flaws."
Dai Mubai smiled faintly. "The winner will still be us."
Their gazes clashed once more, sparking a chain of invisible fire. Yu Tianheng took a deep breath before turning to the Black Leopard Soul Master, Ossol, who was supporting him, and his other teammates. "Let's go."