stonecrandall Chapter 75 Developing Tactics
Chapter 75 Developing Tactics
Xiao Wu rubbed her hands together excitedly: "Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex? Sounds pretty awesome!"
Zhu Zhuqing focused her attention on the information about Oslo and Yufeng. Both being agility-based attackers, they would be her opponents.
Ning Rongrong focused her attention on Ye Lingling: "Nine-Heart Begonia... a support-type martial soul that is on par with our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, its healing ability is indeed troublesome."
Oscar clicked his tongue: "One strong attacker, two agile attackers, two defenders, one controller, one healer... a standard strong team configuration, more complete than any we've encountered before."
"Not bad," Yan Zu nodded, "Their lineup is well-balanced, with extremely strong frontal assault capabilities, plus Dugu Yan's poison control and Ye Lingling's healing, making them quite capable of enduring a prolonged battle. As for us..."
"Our advantages are obvious," Yan Zu continued. "We have many support Soul Masters with strong recovery abilities. Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda can provide all-around enhancement, Oscar's sausages can restore Soul Power and Stamina, and can also create clones, my Vitality Corridor can continuously restore Soul Power and injuries, and Jade Protection can provide shields and damage reduction. Our endurance is unmatched by the Heaven Dou Royal Team."
"But our disadvantages are equally prominent." Yan Zu changed the subject. "We have too few Battle Soul Masters. The only true Battle Soul Masters are Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing. Facing the seven members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team, we are at a disadvantage in terms of numbers. Moreover, we have many methods that we cannot reveal too much."
"Therefore, in this match, we must play to our strengths and avoid our weaknesses, employing an endless healing strategy to wear them down!" A glint of shrewdness flashed in Yan Zu's eyes.
"Although the Heaven Dou Royal Team is strong, their only means of recovery is Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia. As long as we can take care of Ye Lingling first, cutting off their source of recovery, and then slowly deplete their soul power and stamina, victory will surely be ours!"
"Zhuqing and I will lead the attack!" Xiaowu immediately raised her hand, her eyes gleaming with fighting spirit. "We'll use our speed advantage to charge in right from the start and take down Ye Lingling!"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded in agreement: "My Spiral Nine Shadows Step and Netherworld Thrust can quickly approach the target, and the Nine Yin Divine Claw is enough to defeat the enemy in one strike."
"Okay." Yan Zu nodded. "We'll start like this: Ning Rongrong, maximize the boosts for Xiao Wu and Zhu Qing, prioritizing speed and strength; Oscar will provide clone sausages to Xiao Wu and Zhu Qing, using the clones to disrupt their formation."
Xiao Wu, you simultaneously activate your Jade Rabbit clone to restrain the other team members, while your main body and Zhu Qing focus your attacks on Ye Lingling. I will use Azure Jade Protection to safeguard everyone and use the Vitality Corridor to continuously restore health and disrupt the Heavenly Dou Royal Team's attacks.
"Understood!" everyone responded in unison, their eyes filled with confidence.
Yan Zu concluded, "In this battle, we'll use our visible abilities to stall them. Remember, our core tactic is summed up in one word—wear and burn. We'll leverage our strong regenerative abilities to drag them into a protracted war, gradually eroding their soul power and stamina. Once Ye Lingling falls first, the scales of victory will tip in our favor."
"Dawn—" Yan Zu stretched out his hand.
Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar placed their hands on top of each other in turn.
"Victory is certain!"
The rest area for the Tian Dou Royal Team.
The atmosphere was much more relaxed.
Yu Tianheng glanced at the meager data on the "Dawn" team in his hand and scoffed, "Soto City is such a small place; they really are choosing the best of a bad bunch. Five people, three support-type? One food-type, one Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and another with a Qilin Martial Soul that's either healing or amplifying? Only two little girls as Soul Masters? And they can still have a winning streak?"
Yu Feng toyed with a bronze soul coin and said lazily, "Captain, maybe they have some special skills? Otherwise, the Soul Arena wouldn't have spent so much money to invite us to play in this exhibition match."
Oslo smiled sinisterly: "Special skills? In the face of absolute strength, they're all just fancy moves. That Zhu Zhuqing, her martial soul is the Netherworld Cat, an agility-based attack, she's my type. The other one, Xiao Wu, has a rabbit martial soul, she looks delicate and tender, I wonder how many moves she can withstand from the captain."
Shi Mo scratched his head sheepishly: "That Ancestor Yan's martial soul is a Qilin? I've never heard of that before."
Shi Mo chimed in, "Who cares about Lin? As long as the two of us brothers hold the line, they won't be able to break through."
Dugu Yan leaned against the wall, playing with her long, dark green hair. Her eerie vertical pupils held a hint of languor and indifference. "Let's finish this job as soon as possible. The air here makes me uncomfortable." The venom of the Azure Phosphorus Serpent in her body had been somewhat agitated lately, and she was in a bad mood.
Ye Lingling sat quietly in the corner, as always, with little presence.
Qin Ming, the team leader, a composed man in his thirties, frowned as he observed his team members' underestimation of their opponents. He tapped the table and said, "Don't be careless, everyone. The Dawn Team has won dozens of matches in a row, and they're even challenging a seven-person team competition with only five players. They must have something special. The data shows that their support Soul Masters are very strong, with comprehensive recovery and amplification abilities. We can't let our guard down. If we underestimate them, it's not impossible that we'll be caught off guard and suffer an upset."
Yu Tianheng showed great respect for Qin Ming, so he suppressed his smile and said seriously, "Teacher Qin, rest assured, we will not be careless. However, judging from our strength on paper, we do indeed have an absolute advantage."
Two defensive units held the line, Yu Feng and Oslo dealt with the two agile attackers, Yan Zi and I suppressed Yan Zu and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master, and Ling Ling provided support from the rear. The tactics were clear and straightforward. As long as we performed normally, victory was within our grasp.
Seeing that Yu Tianheng's strategy had no flaws, Qin Ming's expression eased slightly, but he still cautioned, "Be careful of that Yan Zu's Qilin Martial Soul; the information is unclear. Also, be careful to protect Lingling. They are a five-person team and may very well adopt a decapitation tactic; Lingling is their primary target."
Qin Ming, as the team leader of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, is quite capable, and he analyzed the tactics that the Dawn Team might use.
"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.
Yu Tianheng's eyes blazed with fighting spirit: "Let our Heavenly Dou Royal Team secure this opening victory in Soto City!"
The central main arena was brightly lit, illuminating the massive surface as if it were daytime.
The host's enthusiastic voice resounded throughout the venue through the amplified soul guide: "...Next, let's welcome tonight's focus with the warmest applause and cheers, two legendary teams—the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy team, possessing the strongest beast martial soul, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, and with all members at the Soul Master level or above—the Heavenly Dou Royal Team!"
At the entrance of the passage, seven figures, led by Yu Tianheng, strode out with powerful strides. Yu Tianheng was dressed in a blue outfit, exuding a calm and collected aura. The phantom of a blue lightning tyrannosaurus dragon appeared and disappeared behind him, its dragon might subtly revealed.
Dugu Yan, dressed in a dark green gown, exuded an eerie and aloof beauty. The Shi Mo and Shi Mo brothers stood like two iron towers. Yu Feng and Aos Luo moved with agility. Ye Lingling quietly followed at the back.
A deafening cheer erupted from the audience, especially from the merchants and soul masters from the Heaven Dou Empire, who were extremely excited.
"And—" the host drawled, building up the atmosphere, "our Soto City's recently risen undefeated legend, the Dawn Team, who have created countless miracles by taking on seven opponents at once!"
From the other side of the passage, Yan Zu and his four companions emerged slowly. Compared to the dazzling and powerful presence of the Heavenly Dou Royal Team, they appeared much more unassuming. Yan Zu, dressed in a blue robe, had a small jade-colored beast perched on his shoulder, his expression calm. Xiao Wu, in a pink dress, her ponytail swaying gently, her eyes filled with excitement. Zhu Zhuqing, in black, was cold and aloof, her gaze sharp as a blade. Ning Rongrong, in a flowing white dress, possessed a noble air. Oscar followed nervously beside her.
The cheers were equally enthusiastic, especially from the local Soto crowd, who practically shouted themselves hoarse. The indomitable story of five against seven always resonates more deeply with people and ignites their passion.
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