Chapter 167: Thunder Academy
The next day.
The competition proceeded as usual, with spectators arriving early from all over to take their seats in the Soul Arena.
Eighty thousand people packed the arena, and the air was filled with lively discussions. Countless vendors moved along the aisles, calling out to sell food and drinks.
"Nice, the weather isn't as hot today," someone said as they finally reached their seat and looked up at the sky, sighing in relief.
"Yeah, the sun's finally calm, watching the match today will be a real pleasure," their companion remarked.
Compared to the previous days, the weather was indeed much cooler, with the sun hidden behind clouds.
"Have you seen today's schedule?" one person asked.
"Any exciting matches?" the other responded.
"You're in for a treat!" The first person exclaimed, "Today's match is the highly anticipated showdown between the first-tier teams: Oaklan Academy vs Thunder Academy!"
Upon hearing this, the companion's eyes immediately brightened, and they became excited.
"The match between these two teams will definitely be a spectacle! Who do you think will win, Oaklan Academy or Thunder Academy?"
After a moment of thought, the first person replied, "To be honest, I'm leaning towards Thunder Academy."
"Why?"
"Though Oaklan Academy has been the dark horse of this tournament, their victories so far are mainly thanks to the powerful White Tiger Soul Master. But now, when facing a real powerhouse, one person alone can't win against an experienced team like Thunder Academy."
"That's true," the other agreed.
Their conversation mirrored the discussions of nearly all the spectators today. The audience at the Soul Arena was buzzing with talk about the upcoming Oaklan vs Thunder Academy match, making the other battles seem insignificant in comparison.
Most of the audience were rooting for Thunder Academy.
As an old powerhouse, Thunder Academy not only had lightning-affinity Soul Masters, which made them incredibly strong at their level, but their tactical skills were also second to none.
Meanwhile, Oaklan Academy, despite being the underdog, had a loyal group of supporters.
However, the number of Oaklan supporters was far fewer compared to those backing Thunder Academy.
Because Oaklan vs Thunder Academy was the main event of the day, it was placed as the final match.
In a build-up to the grand finale, the first ten matches were quickly concluded without any surprises. Each match ended in a sweeping victory, and in just three hours, the final showdown was upon them.
Thunder Academy's Rest Area.
Yu Tianxin looked up at the sky, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Seems like the heavens are on our side! Although a cloudy day isn't exactly our home turf, it does boost our offensive power."
The outcome of soul battles is often closely tied to the weather, especially for Five Elemental Academies, which are extreme-style teams.
If the weather isn't suitable, it can greatly reduce a team's strength.
For instance, during sunny days, the attack power of Blaze Fire Academy is far stronger than usual, but when faced with cloudy or rainy weather, their attacks lose some of their potency.
On the other hand, Thunder Academy thrives in thunderstorms, with their power actually increasing in such conditions. Though today is merely cloudy, it still suits Thunder Academy's fighting style.
"Dai Yao, it seems even the heavens can't bear to watch anymore. Today, Thunder Academy will crush your Oaklan team. A first-tier team like Oaklan doesn't deserve to stand against us."
"I will defeat you and restore the honor of my Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family!"
As Yu Tianxin thought this, he clenched his fist involuntarily, his excitement rising.
"Please welcome both teams to the stage!"
With the referee's call, the members of Oaklan Academy and Thunder Academy filed out from the player tunnel.
The previously quiet tunnel was instantly replaced with deafening cheers from the audience. The atmosphere in the arena became electric.
The sound of drums echoed as banners waved proudly.
The crowd had waited so long for this match.
"We must win this match!"
That thought echoed in the hearts of everyone in both teams.
Leading the way was a man with striking features, his short blonde hair whipping in the wind. His commanding presence was undeniable, a force of nature.
This man was none other than Yu Tianxin, the absolute core of Thunder Academy.
Behind him were three others, their expressions stern, their eyes burning with battle intent as they stared down Oaklan's team.
They were the remaining three Soul Emperors of Thunder Academy: Lei Dong, whose soul was the Thunder Spider; Lei Tian, whose soul was the Thunder Eagle; and one more, still standing silently at the back.
The seven members of Thunder Academy lined up in formation as they stepped onto the Soul Arena. A heavy, invisible pressure seemed to radiate from them, making the sky above the arena seem a little darker.
The members of Oaklan Academy felt a sudden tightening in their chests.
"As expected of an old powerhouse. Just their aura alone is enough to put us at a disadvantage," Feng Qianli muttered, his heart sinking. If Dai Yao's plan didn't go smoothly, this would definitely be a tough battle.
Without saying a word, Dai Yao walked to the front of Oaklan's team, standing tall to shield the others from the pressure. His aura erupted, splitting the oppressive force from Thunder Academy in half.
Dai Yao's eyes locked with Yu Tianxin's from a hundred meters away, and the intensity of their gazes seemed to spark an invisible collision.
The other six members were no different, each of them proudly locking eyes with their counterparts from Thunder Academy, as fellow members of the eleven-match winning streak.
Though the match hadn't even started, the charged atmosphere already filled the Soul Arena with the scent of gunpowder.
This scene instantly ignited the passion of the crowd, and their cheers erupted once again in a deafening roar.
At the various team rest areas, countless people were watching with bated breath, their attention completely focused on this intense battle!
Yu Tianxin's gaze briefly swept over the rest of Oaklan's team, filled with disdain. His eyes lingered for only a moment on Zhu Zhuqing before focusing intently on Dai Yao.
His purple robes fluttered in the wind, and his dragon-like eyes locked onto Dai Yao's with unrelenting intensity as he spoke in a deep voice:
"Dai Yao, today will be the end of your winning streak. The glory of the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon will be restored by me."
Dai Yao smiled lightly. "You? You're not worthy."
Dai Yao's bold words instantly enraged everyone from Thunder Academy. All seven of them glared at Dai Yao with fiery eyes.
"You'll pay for your arrogance!"
"We are Thunder Academy, not those weaklings you've defeated before!"
Dai Yao shrugged with a smile, clearly unfazed by their threats.
Suddenly, he felt a chill down his spine, sensing a cold, calculating gaze fixed upon him.
Glancing out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the person staring at him was Feng Xiaotian, dressed in a mask.
In the resting area, Feng Xiaotian exuded an aura of dominance, his arms crossed, surrounded by an empty space, as if he were a sword that could pierce the sky.
He noticed Dai Yao's gaze and slowly removed his mask, giving a faint smile before parting his lips.
Although they were over a hundred meters apart, Dai Yao could still read his lips clearly:
"I'll be waiting for you in tomorrow's match!"
(End of Chapter)
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