The Path of the Great Sovereign 144 How Much was That?

"Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to welcome you to the continuation of the Annual Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament! I will be your host and referee for this event, I am the Berserk Silver Douluo Ah Yin! Now Everyone Please rise as His Majesty Xue Ye, His Majesty Dai Wushin, Her Eminence Neliel tu Odelschwanck-Shiba, and His Eminence Tatsuo Shiba make their entrance."

Ah Yin placed down the Mic and stood respectfully facing the VIP section where they were entering as the audience rises and faces that direction as well.

Tatsuo entered with Nel by his side with Tang Hao and Dugu Bo as escorts they walked toward the Thrones prepared for them they sat in the two center seats as Xue Ye and Dai Wushin sat along the sides. Once they were all seated a goblet was brought to Nel to pick the opening teams of the tournament.

"Shrek Academy will face Heaven Dou Imperial Academy."

When the High-Empress's voice rang throughout the arena the crowd broke out into a frenzy as they were excited to see the results of everyone's efforts over the past seven years.

"As Declared by Her Grace, Shrek Academy and Heaven Duo Imperial Academy please take the stage."

Tatsuo looked over at Tang Hao.

"I heard your son goes to Shrek, let's see what sort of show he puts on for us after you sent his team those immortal herbs."

"Indeed Your Grace, I also took the opportunity to teach him how to use his Clear Sky Hammer! Maybe only Your Grace's children stand a chance against him along with the "Monsters" Flender has instructed."

"Haha then I hope they put on a good show!"

Tatsuo smiled as the two teams made their way to the ring, compared to Heaven Duo Imperial Academy the uniforms of the Shrek team was subpar yet Tatsuo did not put this in his eyes. He looked beyond their clothing at the spirit power within their bodies.

"Tang San has reached the 43 Rank along with that Soft boned rabbit girl. The Fat one is Rank 41, The Nine Treasures girl is Rank 42 along with the kid with the Food Spirit. Wushin's Son is Rank 50! Impressive! While the ice queen over there is rank 41. Impressive team!" -Nel

"Thank you for your praise Your Grace!" -Wushin

The first one on the Stage was from the Shrek team was Xiao Wu, she was going against Dugu Bo's granddaughter Dugu Yan.

"Begin!" -Tatsuo

The two released their Spirit Rings and activated their spirit armaments upon receiving that command as Xiao Wu rushed at Dugu Yan. Standing her ground Dugu Yan activated her 3rd Spirit Ring covering the stage with a purple mist that she spewed from her mouth, causing Xiao Wu to stop her advance with caution.

The Mist continued to spread until the entire stage was covered engulfing Xiao Wu within the purple haze. After which she used her spirit power to ignite the poisonous mist resulting in a large explosion.

Xiao Wu used her Third Spirit Ring to teleport above the explosion which Dugu Yan anticipated as she activated he forth Spirit Ring along with the first causing Small serpents to appear on Xiao Wu's body which restricted her movements with their body.

Dugu Bo squatted down before she jumped launching herself toward the still airborne Xiao Wu.

"Little Poison had his granddaughter infused with the DNA of a real Jade Phosphor Serpent." -Nel

"Her Grace is perceptive, indeed I did to advance her cultivation to new heights while also improving her physique as her first Spirit Rings were not geared toward one-on-one combat. She lacked the speed to keep up with more agile opponents while also lacking the defensive capabilities to withstand an attack from a more powerful opponent. Now this battle which would have been in that Soft Boned Rabbit girl's Favor is leaning toward my Granddaughter's as a serpent preys on rabbits."

In the Air Dugu Yan pulled out a second spirit while retracting the first forming an elegant Bo staff which she used to slam Xiao Wu out of the Sky and onto the Stage below.

"Little Poison." -Tatsuo

"You have gone too far." -Tang Hao

"Just how much Gold did you spend on this girl?!"-Nel

"What! She begged me to help her! Your Eminence, Your Grace, Heavenly! I was at a loss! I couldn't say no to that cute face!" -Dugu Bo

Dugu Yan land gracefully as the serpents on Xiao Wu drained her of spirit power causing her to lose the fight.

Her teammate helped her Stand while Tang San took the stage preparing for battle.

"Tang Hao don't tell me you as well did what Little Poison has done?"-Tatsuo

"Your Grace I am guilty." -Tang Hao

Standing on the stage Tang San took out his Clear Sky Hammer which looked different than the red little hammer from before.

"You…." -Tatsuo

"HAHAHAHAHAHA"-Nel

"HOW MUCH DID THAT COST?!" -Tatsuo

"10 Million Gold coins." -Tang Hao

"Such Doting Parents." -Tatsuo

"Respectfully, Your Grace you have no place to talk." -Dugu Bo

On the Stage Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer was modified by the world renown Mad Scientist Szayelaporro Granz. The metal was reinforced Titanium alloy which is used on the spacecrafts of the Night empire to handle breaking through the atmosphere of various planets.

The Spirit Rings Behind him were all red as his stood in a blacked state.

"Here I thought it would be a test of how powerful the youths are when in fact it's just a test of how deep their parents pockets are." -Tatsuo

Chapter end