When Yu Tianheng saw Xiao Tianyang's soul ring on stage, he couldn't help but feel a sense of disbelief.
At that moment, another man stepped onto the stage and looked at the host. "We admit defeat in this match."
The host quickly reacted and announced, "The winner of this match is Team Whitebeard!"
Ding! Congratulations to the host for defeating the Emperor Team of Soul Elders and earning 300 lottery points!
Xiao Tianyang nearly shouted in excitement.
Last night, the two Soul Kings with five rings had already contributed more than 300 lottery points to him. And now? A team of Soul Elders had just given him another 300 points.
This was a long-term investment!
"In less than ten days, I'll be able to draw another Level 3 lottery!" Xiao Tianyang set a small goal for himself in his mind.
"What should I call you, friend?" The man who had just stepped onto the stage dismissed Yu Tianheng and his team before turning to Xiao Tianyang. "If you have time, let's meet offstage. Of course, if it's inconvenient, then forget it."
"Edward." Xiao Tianyang gave a simple reply, then turned around. "Forget about meeting—I'm not very sociable."
As he stepped down, a thought crossed his mind. "That should be Qin Ming, the teacher of the Emperor Team. He also has another identity—a graduate of Shrek Academy!"
A slight smirk formed beneath his mask.
Things were getting more and more interesting.
After leaving the stage, Xiao Tianyang changed into his regular clothes and headed straight for the prize reception area.
In reality, he had split his bet into two portions. A smaller portion was placed on Tang San and the others winning, while the majority of his bet was on himself.
After all, there might have been some speculators betting on Tang San's team, lowering the odds and limiting the payout. But his own situation was entirely different.
Alone, facing the renowned Emperor team, his chances of winning were deemed nearly zero. Before the match, many had even predicted he would surrender outright.
But who could have foreseen that a dark horse like him would appear?
Not only did he win one against seven, but he also finished the match with a decisive, overwhelming strike!
It wasn't just the speculators who were left in shock—even the officials of the Great Soul Arena had never encountered such a situation before.
At this moment, Xiao Tianyang was grinning from ear to ear.
Shortly after, under the envious and jealous gazes of the staff, over ten thousand gold soul coins were deposited into his spatial ring.
With his business concluded, it was time to leave.
Unexpectedly, he ran into Flender and Yu Xiaogang, who were also there to claim their winnings. Left with no choice, he stopped to wait for them.
"Tianyang, you really are my lucky star! Hahaha!" Flender seemed to have completely forgotten about Xiao Tianyang's dominating performance in the arena. His eyes sparkled as he looked at him.
"Alright, Dean, go claim your bets." Xiao Tianyang waved him off, then turned to Yu Xiaogang. "Grandmaster, don't you have any questions for me?"
"This is your secret, and I have no intention of prying into it." Yu Xiaogang shook his head before offering a warning. "However, you should be careful. Being too conspicuous may not be a good thing."
"After all, with your identity shrouded in mystery, you lack a strong background."
"I understand." Xiao Tianyang nodded in agreement.
After chatting for a while, once Flender returned, Xiao Tianyang bid them farewell and left.
He planned to head straight to the Star Dou Forest, hoping to accumulate his required lottery points in an even shorter time frame.
Outside the Great Soul Arena, Xiao Tianyang glanced around to make sure no one was watching. He then took out a Harley motorcycle he had obtained from a previous draw.
"With this ride, I should be able to reach Star Dou Forest in record time." Putting on his sunglasses, he straddled the motorcycle and started it without a key.
Ignoring the bewildered stares of the passersby, he roared away, leaving only stunned onlookers in his wake...
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Suotuo City's Spirit Hall Branch
The young man who had previously clashed with Xiao Tianyang was here.
However, don't be mistaken—given his status, he was resting in a lavishly decorated room.
The reason he was still here and hadn't left? None other than Xiao Tianyang.
After some time to cool off, the young man realized that simply killing Xiao Tianyang wouldn't solve the problem.
In fact, it might even provoke a Super Douluo's wrath.
Though he wasn't afraid, he wasn't reckless enough to invite unnecessary trouble.
Thus, he had been waiting—waiting for Xiao Tianyang to be alone.
Unfortunately, Xiao Tianyang had barely left Shrek Academy during this time, either due to training or keeping close to the Shrek Seven Devils.
Because of this, the young man had been growing increasingly frustrated.
Just then, a soft knock came at the door. "Your Highness, are you inside?"
The young man barely glanced at the door before responding indifferently, "Speak."
The maid outside whispered, "We've received news that Xiao Tianyang has left alone and is heading for the Star Dou Forest."
In the next moment, the door swung open, startling the maid, who staggered back.
But before she could react further, the young man grabbed her wrist and asked, "When did he leave?"
"Just now." Despite the pain, the maid forced herself to answer.
The young man released her and immediately strode out.
"Tell no one of my departure. Even if they find out, they are not allowed to follow me!"
"As you order, Your Highness." The maid clutched her wrist and bowed her head respectfully.
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A few hours later, Xiao Tianyang arrived at the Star Dou Forest.
"This environment is perfect for my training." After parking his Harley nearby, he smiled and walked into the forest.
Not long after, rustling sounds came from the bushes beside him.
Xiao Tianyang bent down, picked up a stone, narrowed his eyes, and swiftly threw it.
"Bubu, come out!"
"Ow!" A dog-like creature leaped out, yelping and clutching its rear.
Bubu hopped around in pain, pacing back and forth.
Xiao Tianyang rolled his eyes. "I knew you were up to something, trying to follow me."
"Alright, stop acting. I barely used any strength just now. If you keep pretending, I'll actually hit you next time."
"Woof!"
Bubu immediately snapped back to normal, wagging its tail as it trotted over to Xiao Tianyang.
"You're already at level 30?"
Xiao Tianyang was momentarily surprised, but then he nodded. "Makes sense. You eat my food and drink the green liquid I provide. If you weren't leveling up fast, you'd be better off as my dinner."
Bubu trembled at the implied threat.
And so, master and dog ventured deeper into the forest, seeking their first opponent—an 8,000-year-old soul beast!
To be honest, there are actually many benefits to bringing Bubu into this environment.
First and foremost, Bubu's keen sense of smell can help Xiao Tianyang locate his opponents more efficiently. Additionally, it provides the opportunity to discover some relatively rare ingredients along the way.
The second advantage is avoiding high-risk soul beasts that might pose a threat.
Bubu's perception in this regard is sharper than Xiao Tianyang's. More importantly, Bubu is extremely cautious and highly attuned to danger.
This is precisely why Xiao Tianyang felt confident venturing into the Star Dou Forest after discovering the uniqueness of his third soul ring.
With Bubu by his side, he remained vigilant, ensuring that any lurking dangers had little to no chance of catching him off guard.
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