Chapter 51: The Master's Commentary, Part 2
"Now, let's take a closer look at the Exotic Beast Academy's team. Four of its members are particularly interesting, boasting top tier martial souls such as the Sky Blue Vine, Earth Hole Spider, Man Faced Demon Spider, and the Ghost Leopard."
Ye Wen continued, explaining the team's strategic advantage. "While these four martial souls might not match the raw strength of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, their unique attributes give them an edge in countering Thunder Academy's innate lightning power. Many may not know this, but when an object is grounded, electricity's impact can be greatly reduced a phenomenon called 'conduction.' Here, Exotic Beast Academy's Sky Blue Vine and spider soul members are using this natural advantage to minimize Thunder Academy's lightning damage."
The audience on the viewing stands quickly understood why Thunder Academy, known for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, was struggling. As Ye Wen's words revealed the dynamics of the match, even Yu Yuanzhen, the Thunder Douluo, couldn't help but feel displeased. He now planned to address his academy's educators for neglecting such basic countermeasures.
Ye Wen, meanwhile, was dissecting each combatant's techniques, analyzing their soul skills, strengths, and weaknesses. The crowd was captivated, and instructors from other academies furiously took notes knowing your enemy's capabilities was vital in any battle.
Of course, Ye Wen didn't spare other academies in the following matches either. His blunt commentary laid bare each team's tactics, strengths, and vulnerabilities, so much so that his critiques forced them into head to head brawls instead of relying on hidden tactics. Some instructors privately cursed him, but Ye Wen saw that most of the participants lacked adaptability, relying solely on their soul skills rather than well rounded combat prowess. It was no wonder that by the Douluo era, hands on battle training was eventually implemented to sharpen skills.
However, certain clans' disciples were promising exceptions. Larger sects had seasoned, battle tested soul masters forming the core of their ranks, shaping a higher standard of skill. Ye Wen observed that, unlike his own disciples, many young soul masters were reluctant to fully unleash their power in battles. To him, this hesitation highlighted a lack of battlefield experience and ruthlessness. Ye Wen had trained his students thoroughly on this front they wouldn't hesitate in a real fight.
Over the next few days, Ye Wen continued his insightful commentary, and the audience's respect for him soared. By the end of the tournament, people had started referring to him as a "master." When Ye Wen's books Path to the Soul Master Realm, Martial Soul Compendium, and On the Essence of Martial Souls hit the shelves, even more admirers clamored for his work. Some enthusiasts even called him "The Sage." However, without Spirit Hall's official approval, this title could only be whispered in private, as the title "The Sage" had ancient connotations as a title of honor from the Age of Angels.
In no time, Ye Wen felt the weight of fame as strangers on the streets of Spirit City stopped him with questions about soul cultivation. Initially, he patiently answered, but the volume of followers grew overwhelming. Eventually, he donned a disguise and kept a low profile, even avoiding his hotel to escape the crowd that had gathered there.
The tournament concluded at last, with Spirit Hall Academy unsurprisingly claiming victory. With a prodigy like Bibi Dong on their team, no other academy stood a chance. While most participants only reached the Soul Elder level, Bibi Dong was already a Soul King, her prowess amplified by her powerful spider martial soul.
One quiet evening, Ye Wen relaxed with tea, enjoying the sunset in rare tranquility. But peace was fleeting. A figure in a black robe suddenly appeared behind him.
"Master Ye Wen, my master wishes to see you," the stranger intoned.
Unperturbed, Ye Wen nodded. With Spirit City as his sanctuary, he had little to fear. And while the stranger's attire hinted at a death guard from a powerful sect, he was curious to see who had taken an interest in him.
(End of Chapter)
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