Hearing their eldest sister's voice, the two monkeys inwardly groaned. They had originally been assigned to attack the opposing support and control fighters, but a black shadow that had crept in from who knew where had broken through the two sheep's defense in an instant. If the monkeys hadn't blocked her, Chen Xuan of the Ruyi Plate would probably have been knocked off the stage already.
The two sheep Soul Masters had no choice but to switch opponents with them, only to be stopped by Xiao Wu. They had thought they could quickly finish her off two against one, but she was far too agile for them to touch.
They also had to watch out for fireballs flying in from a distance. It seemed this opponent was much harder to deal with than their previous ones.
"Boar Rush!"
With Xiang Yang included, Shrek had eight people in this match. The opposing side, after feeling both delighted and strangely puzzled, had chosen without hesitation to send a Soul Master with the Iron-Armored Porcupine Martial Soul onto the stage. His fighting style was very simple.
First Soul Skill: Directional Charge!
His speed increased by 50% when charging in a straight line. The side effect was that once he stopped, his speed would drop to 50% of its original value. There was no bonus when turning.
Second Soul Skill: Heavy Armor Spikes!
On top of Martial Soul Possession, his spikes became more numerous, larger, and harder! Likewise, stopping would reduce his speed.
Third Soul Skill: Boar Charge!
All attributes increased by 30% for three minutes, and he became immune to pain and emotions such as fear, at the cost of his reason. He could designate his targets in advance.
The side effect was that he fell into a baby-like sleep as soon as the time was up. How long he slept depended on the intensity of the battle.
This skill's effect was almost identical to the Ruyi Plate Soul Master's Frenzy Soul Skill, but its percentage was twice as high.
After all, one was group support and the other was a personal boost. This also showed why the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was the number one support Martial Soul under heaven.
"Xiao Wu, come back!"
Just then, Xiao Wu, who was keeping the two sheep occupied with the help of the fireballs, heard a shout. Without hesitation, she followed the pull and retreated.
Smack! A faint sound rang out in the air.
Bang! The two monkeys had just realized that their opponent was the Soul Grandmaster with the cat Martial Soul. They had left the younger brother alone with her, while the elder brother had seized the chance to leap into the air and kick at Xiao Wu.
Rumble! Boom! That was the sound of the Iron-Armored Porcupine Soul Master barreling across the ground.
They didn't know that nothing happening on the field escaped Tang San's eyes. Before the sound rang out, he pulled the Blue Silver Grass attached to his left index finger that corresponded to Xiao Wu, helping her evade the combined attack.
The three exchanged looks and shouted, "Attack together!"
"Ruyi Disc... bloom!" ×2
The two sheep and one monkey were still blessed by the light of the Soul Skill their support had cast at the start. Seeing that their captain had held back the enemy's main fighter (?) and the others couldn't come to their aid, leaving only a control-type Soul Master and a fire-attribute Soul Master who attacked from range, wouldn't victory be theirs for the taking?
"Trample." ×2
Two surging white waves of light swept toward the five of them like earth dragons turning over!
Tang San had already put his hand on his bamboo rod, but at the sight, he couldn't help laughing.
Sure enough, "Sunlight Shield."
Soul Incantation: Gather light and forge a wall; let no enemy stand against it!
In an instant, a golden wall of light about ten centimeters thick stood before them. The waves of light erased less than half of it before fading into nothing.
"Ah!" "What's that?" "Where did it come from?"
How could he release a Soul Skill without using a Soul Ring? Could it be that they had cultivated as fake Soul Masters? They were astonished.
Whoosh! Smack! Whoosh!
Liu Zhu, who was swinging her composite spider silk to whip Dai Mubai and Xiao Wu, was somewhat shocked. Naturally, someone who possessed the genius-exclusive yellow-yellow-purple configuration had some background, and she recognized this as an exceptionally rare Self-Created Soul Skill.
Xiang Yang paid them no attention. He turned to Ning Rongrong and said, "That's enough. Let's end this."
"All right. Seven treasures turn forth with glazed light, First: Strength, Second: Speed!"
"Oh no, the Ruyi Plate!" She realized what was happening and turned to look, but saw no one.
Feeling the familiar power, Dai Mubai grinned freely and immediately roared, "Third Soul Skill, Golden Wing Soaring Transformation!"
Under Ma Hongjun's envious gaze, a pair of gilded feathered wings three to four meters long appeared on his back amid a burst of golden light. He crouched slightly, then pushed off and leaped into the air.
The sight of a true tiger with wings added left the spectators stunned into silence for a moment. Then even louder screams erupted.
"What Soul Skill is that?"
"Awesome!" His voice cracked.
"I want everything on him within a minute!"
"Isn't that the White Tiger who teamed up with the black cat before?"
"That's right, but I never saw him fly before."
Dai Mubai ignored their talk. After surging to his highest point, he suddenly plunged down!
"First Soul Skill, White Tiger Protection Barrier!"
"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Fierce Light Wave—Modified, Golden Radiance Fierce Light Slash!"
Fuse!
First, a protective shield that increased his defense covered his entire body. Then he dispersed a variant of his second Soul Skill—a slash of light infused with the metal attribute—into the shield. By now, Dai Mubai's heartbeat had accelerated until even he could barely hear it.
This was his first time using this move in the Soul Fighting Arena, and his first time showing off before so many people. It was also time to prove himself before her...!
He adjusted his posture, bringing himself as close to parallel with the ground as possible. Like Superman.
"White Tiger Impact!"
The wave of light unleashed by Mad Rhino's punch was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot and vanished in an instant. Seeing the golden sphere bearing down on him, he was drenched in sweat, but he had no choice but to meet it head-on. Fortunately, for some reason, the other side didn't stop his teammates from joining him.
"Third Soul Skill, Rhino Strength Contest!" Attack increased by 30%.
The two sheep Soul Masters stood on either side of him and used their third Soul Skills together in an attempt to block it.
Bang! Bang!
Violent blasts erupted. Some spectators couldn't help covering their ears, but their eyes remained fixed on the scene, not daring to blink.
"To see such powerful Soul Masters fight, I'd die content."
"I just want to see rivers of blood!"
Dai Mubai's charge slowed slightly, but after a flash of golden light, he quickly regained his speed.
He changed direction. His next target was... the porcupine charging at Zhu Zhuqing.
"Again, White Tiger Impact!" No one remained behind him.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Dai Mubai had become a Dayun truck, ramming whoever he wanted. Whether pig or monkey—the latter unable to dodge because their movement had been disrupted—each was sent flying out of the arena in a single collision.
Just as he turned his gaze to the spider woman, Liu Zhu seemed to snap out of her daze and said in a panic, "I surrender!"
Then, as if afraid no one had heard her, she shouted again, "I surrender!"
"Roar!" Dai Mubai let out another tiger roar, then dismissed his wings and the golden shield covering his body.
Listening to the deafening cheers outside the arena, he had just started to raise his hand when a wave of weakness came over him. Before he could fall, a black shadow flashed past and caught him, supporting him against her body.
"Hehe, Zhu Zhuqing, I..." Dai Mubai wanted to say something, but a finger pressed against his lips. Zhu Zhuqing looked at his flamboyant brows and disheveled golden hair. After a brief silence, she reached out to smooth his hair and said, somewhat helplessly, "I know."
She had long since chosen the man before her. She simply hadn't wanted him to lose himself in romance and neglect his cultivation, so she had held herself back in their everyday interactions. She just hadn't expected him to misunderstand so badly.
"Mm!" Looking into those tranquil black eyes, Dai Mubai seemed to sense her feelings. He answered firmly, stopped forcing himself to hold on, and closed his eyes.
"The winner of this match is the Monster Team!"
As the host announced the result, the entire Soul Fighting Arena plunged into a sea of mingled grief and joy.
"Hahaha, so Boss Dai has a side like this!" Ma Hongjun said in the passageway, holding up his right arm.
"I'm going to remember this for the rest of his life." If he dared bully him again, Ma Hongjun would threaten him with it. He could even use it to squeeze some money out of him for a treat.
In truth, they had spent nearly three years together, studying and training side by side almost every day. The two of them were often reprimanded together as well, so they were very close, and fooling around was common between them. But Dai Mubai's fists were bigger in the end, leaving Ma Hongjun with some pent-up resentment.
On the other side, Tang San said nothing. He looked thoughtful, as though he were pondering something important.
Ma Hongjun first glanced at the five people ahead, particularly Xiao Wu, who was carrying Zhu Zhuqing on her back. His eyes rolled, and he whispered, "Hehe, Third Brother, do you want to fall in love too?"
Startled by his words, Tang San nearly dropped Dai Mubai. "What are you talking about? I don't understand."
"Don't pretend." Ma Hongjun waggled his eyebrows. "Who can't see what's between you and Xiao Wu? Whenever she has time, she drags you all over the place."
Tang San explained with apparent composure, "We're brother and sister. You've misunderstood."
"You don't even have the same parents. What kind of brother and sister are you? I'd say you're sweethearts."
Hearing his teasing, Tang San couldn't help recalling the many things that had happened between them, and an indescribable feeling suddenly welled up in his heart.
Tonight was both very long and very short.