His Martial Soul was the Strength Giant Ape; strength was his greatest specialty. He simply didn't believe this thin strand of Blue Silver Grass could hold him.
However, the former academy's top student's expression quickly changed. The Web Bind, woven from Blue Silver Grass, was incredibly resilient. No matter how he struggled, it wouldn't loosen even slightly. Instead, the web continued to tighten. A intense burning sensation spread from the skin where he contacted the web, accompanied by strong numbness. By now, even if Tai Long wanted to use his third Soul Skill, he couldn't do it.
Although his Soul Rings were also optimal, as a power-type assault Soul Master, he was perfectly countered by Tang San and now had no power to fight back.
With a thud, Tai Long's powerful body fell to the ground like a collapsing golden mountain or a crumbling jade pillar. His struggles gradually weakened; the toxin from the web had already stripped him of his ability to resist.
Just then, a teacher walked in. It was a familiar face – Shao Xin, the Snack-type Soul Master from Shrek Academy.
"What's going on here? Xiao San." As soon as Shao Xin saw the web, his gaze settled directly on Tang San, and he couldn't help but frown. "Why are you bullying classmates on your very first day of class?"
The classroom fell silent. All the students' gazes toward Tang San inevitably shifted.
Tang San helplessly raised his right hand toward Tai Long. A strand of Blue Silver Grass drifted out and landed on the web. Under the control of his Soul Power, he recalled the web.
"I refuse to accept this." Free from the web's restraint, Tai Long sprang to his feet. He was quite straightforward, saying to Shao Xin, "Teacher, it was I who challenged Tang San just now. I was simply careless and lost to him. Tang San, I don't accept it. I want to duel you."
Xiao Wu couldn't help but speak up: "Are you bored out of your mind or have you lost your wits? A power-type Soul Master challenging a Control Type? Is there water in your brain?"
"I..." Remembering the web that had rendered him completely helpless, Tai Long's expression shifted. Although his body was tough, the toxin left by the web hadn't disappeared. Right now, his body still alternated between pain and numbness.
But how could he swallow this humiliation?
"If you've got guts, let's both not use our Martial Souls. Fight using only our physical bodies." Having said this, Tai Long's own face flushed first. A look of disdain appeared on many students' faces. A power-type Soul Master wanting to fight a Control Type with just physical strength? Wasn't that ridiculous?
But to the students' surprise, Tang San actually nodded and said, "Fine." As he spoke, he stood up and walked toward Tai Long.
Shao Xin tapped the podium forcefully a few times. "What do you think this place is? A Spirit Arena? If you want to fight, find your own place after class. This is class time now. If you don't mind accepting punishment, then continue."
Shao Xin was an auxiliary Food Type Soul Master and naturally couldn't stop them with force. Of course, no one dared to violate his authority as a teacher.
Tai Long glared at Tang San. "After class. I'll be waiting for you."
Tang San simply nodded at him, then apologized to Shao Xin before sitting back down beside Xiao Wu.
Xiao Wu leaned close to Tang San's ear and whispered in a low voice, "Brother, ever since we started attending class, this Tai Long keeps trying to curry favor with me. I can't be bothered with him. Give him a good lesson today so he stops bothering me in the future."
No one understood Tang San's strength better than Xiao Wu. Back then, she and Tang San had sparred without using their Martial Souls. She knew his close-combat capabilities inside and out. So what if he was strong? Without skill, it was all for nothing. She simply didn't believe Tai Long could defeat Tang San.
Tang San glanced at Xiao Wu, nodded, and said, "Alright."
The storm subsided just like that, but Tang San had sparked considerable interest among the students. Not only the hostile male students, but also many female students were intrigued. A youth who looked only in his teens had defeated the academy's top student. One could only imagine how bright his future would be.
Unfortunately, Tang San and Xiao Wu were seated in the very front row. The meaningful glances they secretly sent could never catch Tang San's attention.
Shao Xin coughed once and began the formal lesson.
"Today's topic is: the role of Food Type Soul Masters on the battlefield.
As everyone knows, Food Type Soul Masters are the weakest existence among Soul Masters. But at the same time, they are an existence that no Soul Master can ignore. If you have a powerful Food Type Soul Master as a companion, then your side's combat capability will increase dramatically, especially in sustained combat. Next, I will tell you about the various roles of Food Type Soul Masters on the battlefield..."