Ice and Snow Drifting
Despite the strong control provided by the Skywater Team, the Shrek Team managed to cope with the situation, albeit with some difficulty, without any major problems.
They were patient and methodical, gradually dismantling Skywater Academy's defenses.
After a period of stalemate, Shui Bing'er realized that Skywater Academy was already at a disadvantage in terms of Soul Power, while Shrek had Ye Lingling continuously restoring the team's condition.
If this continues, Skywater Academy's Soul Power will run out first.
She and Xue Wu exchanged a glance and nodded simultaneously, preparing to achieve their goal in one fell swoop.
The two simultaneously activated the icy vortex of their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, "Ice and Snow Drifting," transforming all their Soul Power into a single, all-out attack.
The blizzard suddenly intensified, and the icy blue light shone brightly, freezing the entire Soul Fighting Platform into an ice field.
Each snowflake was like a sharp blade, impacting Shrek's formation.
Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu cooperated fully.
Dugu Yan's Fifth Soul Ring lit up, and the Jade Phosphorous Flood Dragon Martial Soul unleashed its full power, restraining the other Skywater team members and creating an opportunity for Xiao Wu to get close to Shui Bing'er.
Xiao Wu's Fourth Soul Ring lit up, Invincible Golden Body, making her immune to all attacks and control effects for three seconds.
A pale golden sheen appeared on her body as she braved the blizzard and rushed into the heart of the Ice and Snow Drifting region.
Then she used her Third Soul Skill, Teleportation, and in the next instant, she appeared behind Shui Bing'er.
Shui Bing'er was using her Martial Soul Fusion Skill when she was caught off guard by Xiao Wu's Waist Bow and was thrown off the edge of the Soul Fighting Platform.
The blizzard, now out of control, gradually dissipated.
The group worked together to eliminate the remaining members of the Skywater Academy Team.
Shrek won a hard-fought victory.
When the referee announced the result, the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Shrek Academy won again, but it was their hardest victory since the Qualifying Tournament.
Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu's foreheads were covered in sweat, their faces were pale, and their Soul Power was greatly depleted.
Tang San watched the entire battle intently and couldn't help but admire Shui Bing'er's powerful Ice Phoenix Martial Soul and her exceptional talent.
Its Ice Seal control, area-of-effect attacks, and Martial Soul Fusion Skills are all top-tier.
However, perhaps because her Martial Soul was too powerful, Shui Bing'er was unable to truly control and fully master Martial Soul.
Each time she unleashes the power of the Ice Phoenix, she needs to consume a great deal of Spiritual Power and Soul Power.
Only by cooperating with others to form Martial Soul Fusion Skill can the power of the Ice Phoenix be truly unleashed with the help of others.
The Ice Phoenix possesses violent power and requires strong spiritual guidance.
To solve this problem, strong Spiritual Power is needed for guidance and suppression.
Alternatively, one could increase the bloodline purity of the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, elevating its ice attribute to the Ultimate Ice, thereby enhancing the stability and sustainability of its Soul Skill release.
But doing these things is not easy.
Tang San shook his head, suppressing his thoughts.
He stood up from the bench and walked toward the players' tunnel.
On the other side, the team members from the Skywater Academy were also walking towards the other side of the players' passage.
Shui Bing'er's face was somewhat pale, and her long, ice-blue hair was disheveled and stuck to her cheeks. The use of the Martial Soul Fusion Skill had left her body nearly exhausted.
Shui Bing'er struggled to lift her head, her gaze passing through the Soul Fighting Platform and looking towards the entrance to Shrek Academy.
Tang San was standing at the entrance of the passage and looked in her direction.
Their eyes met, Tang San's lips curved into a smile as he nodded slightly to Shui Bing'er, his smile carrying a heartfelt appreciation.
Shui Bing'er's heart skipped a beat, and a faint blush quickly appeared on her pale face.
She quickly averted her gaze, lowered her head, her body stiffened slightly, and quickened her pace as she walked deeper into the passage.
Tang San watched Shui Bing'er's figure disappear into the passage, then turned his gaze away and followed his teammates into the passage.
The Qualifying Tournament rounds are now halfway through, and Shrek currently boasts a perfect record of 16 wins and 0 losses.
Tang San was not scheduled to play in the following matches.
Qin Ming's plan was clear: with no pressure in advancing to the finals, the main players should play as little as possible, while the substitutes needed to gain experience and exposure.
When facing slightly stronger opponents, at most Dugu Yan or Xiao Wu will be sent out to fight, including in the match against the Thunder Academy.
Soon, the Qualifying Tournament came to their final day.
After today's matches, the Qualifying Tournament rankings will be finalized.
At this point, the opponents for the final round can be determined without drawing lots; Shrek Godwind Academy.
The current points rankings are basically clear.
Shrek has a perfect record of 27 wins and 0 losses, placing them at the top of the standings.
Godwind Academy lost to the Blazing Fire Academy once, with a record of 26 wins and 1 loss, ranking second.
Thunder Academy lost to Shrek and Divine Wind, with a record of 25 wins and 2 losses, firmly holding third place.
Both Blazing Fire and Skywater have a record of 24 wins and 3 losses.
Blazing Fire lost to Shrek, Thunderclap, and Skywater, while Skywater lost to Shrek, Divine Wind, and Thunderclap. However, Skywater defeated Blazing Fire, so Skywater ranked fourth and Blazing Fire fifth.
Elephant Armor Academy has been eliminated after losing to the Shrek Academy and the other Four Elements Academies.
Now, in the final round, only the duel between the two top teams, Shrek and Divine Wind, remains suspenseful.
However, the outcome of the match between the two teams does not affect their qualification spots, nor does it affect whether they finish the Qualifying Tournament as the top seed or not. There are no other rewards.
Feng Xiaotian from the Godwind Academy arrived at the door of Shrek's lounge.
He took a deep breath and knocked on the door. The door opened, and Jing Ling answered.
Feng Xiaotian glanced inside, his gaze landing on Tang San, and said, "Tang San, can I talk to you?"
Tang San nodded, stood up, and walked with Feng Xiaotian to a corner of the corridor.
Feng Xiaotian looked at Tang San with a pleading look in his eyes. "Tang San, I hope you can participate in the final battle, so that the two of us can have a proper fight."
Tang San was puzzled, and his brows furrowed slightly. Why did everyone want to challenge him?
He sized Feng Xiaotian up and down, then retorted without any politeness, "Don't you know what level you are? I'm already level 57, and what level are you?"
Feng Xiaotian's lips twitched, but he did not back down.
He straightened his back, looked directly into Tang San's eyes, and said firmly, "Although there is a big difference in our levels, I cannot lose the courage to challenge. If I don't even have the courage to challenge, what right do I have to like Huo Wu? What right do I have to stand on this field?"
Tang San looked into Feng Xiaotian's earnest eyes and remained silent for a moment.
A genius with Innate Full Soul Power wasted his prime years for cultivation because he was obsessed with Self-Created Soul Skills and chasing girls without any scruples.
Now that he's twenty-four years old, his Soul Power is only level forty-four, which is a disgrace to someone with Innate Full Soul Power.
Tang San shook his head and sighed.
"What you should be reflecting on isn't courage, but rather why, as a Soul Master with Innate Full Soul Power, your level is so low."
Tang San was very direct, "I heard you've been obsessed with Self-Created Soul Skills? I think you're wasting your talent. During your prime cultivation years, you should focus on increasing your Soul Power. Once your Soul Power is higher, you'll have plenty of time to research Self-Created Soul Skills and comprehend them much faster."