Soul Land: Phoenix & Tiger (A Rivals-to-Lovers Story)
Chapter 1: The Clash of Fire and Fury
The training grounds of Shrek Academy trembled.
Two figures stood in the center, their auras colliding like fire meeting lightning.
Ma Xiaotao, the uncontrollable Phoenix, flames burning around her, eyes sharp and filled with defiance.
Dai Yueheng, the arrogant White Tiger, golden energy crackling around him, his smirk full of challenge.
Around them, the other students of the Shrek Seven Tyrants watched with held breaths. This wasn’t just sparring—this was war.
Xiaotao scoffed, rolling her shoulders.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Tch. This is pointless.
Dai Yueheng smirked, his silver eyes gleaming.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
Scared you’ll lose?
Xiaotao moved first—flames exploded around her as she dashed forward, her fist igniting.
Second Spirit Ability: Phoenix Fist!
Dai Yueheng reacted in an instant.
Third Spirit Ability: White Tiger Vajra Shield!
Her fiery punch slammed into his glowing golden defense—a shockwave rippled through the ground, cracking the stone beneath them.
The watching students flinched
Dust exploded everywhere.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
You call that a hit? Weak.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
You little—
Fourth Spirit Ability: Phoenix Wings Ascend!
With a fierce flap of her fiery wings, she soared into the air—spinning, twisting, then diving down like a meteor.
The impact shook the entire arena.
Elder Xuan, watching from a distance, sighed.
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
These two are impossible…
Zhou Yi, their strict instructor, rubbed her temples.
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
They have no teamwork. They’re like fire and oil.
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
Good. Then we’ll force them to learn
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
This will be fun.
AUTHOR
Bro, I'm a big fan of soul land, i love it so much!!!
AUTHOR
But when I heard that xiaotao and dai Yueheng had a very Little chance of getting together
AUTHOR
and when I heard that my ship isn't shipping!!
AUTHOR
So I had to take the matter in my hands
AUTHOR
and if you haven't watched soul land, go and watch it!!!!
AUTHOR
And the op song is amazing
AUTHOR
But soul land 2 is a bit disappointing, well it only has 90 episodes right now, so who knows it will get better in future
AUTHOR
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Chapter 2: Forced to Work Together?!
Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng’s voices shook the training hall.
Elder Xuan grinned, sipping from his gourd
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
You heard me. For the next month, you two will train together.
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
Zhou Yi crossed her arms
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
You two are the strongest in the team, but you refuse to work as partners. That changes now
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
I work better alone.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
Finally, something we agree on.
Zhou Yi’s smile turned sharp
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
Oh? Then I guess neither of you need food or rest
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
The room fell silent
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
If you don’t complete the training, you’ll be on full-time cleaning duty for the next six months
Xiaotao’s flames flickered.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
You’re joking.
ELDER XUAN/XUAN/TEACHER
do i look like I'm joking
Dai Yueheng clicked his tongue
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
Good. Now, for your first task—
ZHOU YI/YI/TEACHER
Survive
Xiaotao narrowed her eyes.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
What do you—
WHOOSH!
Suddenly, the floor disappeared beneath them.
Before they could react, both of them were dropped into a massive forest.
Xiaotao landed first, rolling to her feet. Dai Yueheng crashed down right after her, barely dodging a tree.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
What the hell?!
Dai Yueheng dusted himself off.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
Hah. You land pretty well for a bird
She punched his shoulder.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Shut up
Dai Yueheng’s ears twitched
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
We’re not alone.
Xiaotao’s flames flared brighter
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Spirit beasts.
💠 Mission: Survive in the Training Grounds for One Week.
💠 Rule: You must work as a team—or fail.
Dai Yueheng sighed, cracking his knuckles.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
Well, Phoenix, looks like we’re stuck together.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Xiaotao scowled* If you slow me down, I’ll roast you.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*He grinned* Try it, sweetheart.
Chapter 3: The First Night
Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng walked side by side, their senses sharp. The last glow of the setting sun faded behind the mountains, and the air turned cold.
Xiaotao shivered slightly. She hated the cold.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dai Yueheng glanced at her.* Tch. Don’t tell me you’re freezing already?
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Shut up
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*He smirked* You’re the Phoenix. Shouldn’t you be warm all the time?
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Want to test it? *She lit a small flame on her palm, raising an eyebrow.*
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*he chuckled* I'll pass
The bushes nearby shifted.
Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng instantly moved into battle stance.
Phoenix Flames ignited.
Golden Tiger Aura flared.
A pair of glowing eyes appeared in the darkness. Low growls echoed.
Xiaotao’s heartbeat quickened. More than one enemy.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dai Yueheng tensed* Shadow Wolves.
At least six of them.
They moved like ghosts in the night, their dark fur blending into the shadows
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dai Yueheng gritted his teeth.* They’re testing us.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Xiaotao grinned* Then let’s teach them not to.
The first wolf lunged at Dai Yueheng.
💠 Second Spirit Ability: White Tiger Light Wave!
A shockwave of golden energy blasted forward, knocking the wolf back.
Another wolf jumped at Xiaotao from behind—
Third Spirit Ability: Phoenix Firestorm!
She spun, releasing a spiral of fire, burning through the wolf’s fur.
But before they could relax—
THREE wolves lunged at the same time.
Xiaotao barely dodged, but one of them got too close—
Pain shot through her shoulder.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
Damn it!!
Fourth Spirit Ability: White Tiger Meteor Strike!
With explosive force, he slammed into the wolf, tearing it away from her. The wolf yelped, crashing into a tree. Xiaotao stumbled, gripping her bleeding shoulder.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dai Yueheng grabbed her wrist* You okay?
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*She jerked away* I can handle it.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*He scowled* Tch. You’re too reckless.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
You sound like you care *she teased, smirking.*
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*He scoffed* I just don’t want you slowing me down.
She rolled her eyes—but the slight warmth in her chest annoyed her.
The remaining wolves growled, preparing to attack again.
*Xiaotao clenched her fists* We need a bigger attack.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*Dai Yueheng nodded* Together, then?
She hesitated—but then grinned.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
Try to keep up, housecat.
Combined Attack: Phoenix Tiger Storm
Fire and golden energy exploded outward, colliding with the wolves—sending them flying into the forest.
Both of them stood there, panting.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*Xiaotao glanced at Dai Yueheng* …Not bad.
DAI YUEHENG/DAI/ML
*He smirked* We make a good team.
MA XIAOTAO/XIAOTAO/FL
*She huffed* Let’s not get carried away.
But she couldn’t deny it. For the first time… fighting with him didn’t feel so bad.
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