My Energy Is Beyond Your Imagination
Feng Tianyang did not refuse Su Cheng's request.
He couldn't refuse.
As a junior, and one who is not very famous and whose strength is not outstanding among his peers, Zhu Zhuqing has no reason to back down, no matter what the reason.
If the person opposite him were an ordinary Soul Master with no background, he might refuse out of disdain.
Unfortunately, it was Su Cheng who made this request.
The opponent's strength far exceeded his expectations, and the powerful Spirit Hall stood behind him. Whether for his own sake or for the sake of the academy, he had to accept this challenge.
Soon, in the square of the main campus of the Godwind Academy, two figures, one old and one young, stood facing each other.
The old man had white hair and beard but was in good spirits, standing tall and straight like a pine tree, exuding a powerful aura.
Opposite him, the tall and slender Zhu Zhuqing remained calm. Even when facing a high-level Soul Douluo, she showed no fear, her face remaining as cold and expressionless as ice.
The next moment, their Martial Soul were released simultaneously.
A magnificent eagle with extraordinary features and a huge, ferocious tiger with restrained killing intent and claws appeared behind the two.
As the two powerful Martial Soul appeared, a noisy, suppressed uproar erupted around the plaza.
Feng Tianyang, the dean of the Godwind Academy, is also the grandfather of Feng Qingyu, Su Cheng's cheap disciple. He is Soul Douluo powerhouse with a level of 87.
His Martial Soul is the top-tier wind-attribute Beast Martial Soul, the Emerald Feather Sky Eagle, which is also the inherited Martial Soul of his family.
Of course, there are occasional cases of Martial Soul Mutation, such as Feng Qingyu, Martial Soul is the extremely special Wind Shadow.
The students of the Godwind Academy were already very familiar with their dean's Martial Soul.
To their surprise, Zhu Zhuqing had Soul Ring at her feet and Martial Soul on her back.
Two yellow, one purple, and three black Soul Ring floated silently.
Especially the deep black Sixth Soul Ring, which seemed to have a hint of red light mixed in.
That's not all. Whether it was Feng Xiaotian and the others who had seen the Hell White Tiger before, or the ordinary students who hadn't participated in the competition, they were all terrified by that terrifying Netherworld White Tiger Martial Soul.
Because the Hell White Tiger of today has undergone tremendous changes compared to the past.
Especially body shape.
While small-sized Martial Soul may not necessarily be weak, large-sized Beast Martial Soul definitely have amazing potential.
The enormous white-furred tiger with red stripes that appeared behind Zhu Zhuqing was over ten meters long, even larger than the Emerald Feather Sky Eagle behind Feng Tianyang, forming a stark contrast with the girl's petite figure.
The ferocious tiger crouched on the ground like an ancient behemoth, its gaping maw crisscrossed with sharp fangs, and its eyes, devoid of whites, were completely covered by a scarlet light, containing overwhelming ferocity and killing intent.
Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward with her left leg, her body bent down, and her fierce and domineering aura was finally released without restraint.
Beneath her cool and aloof demeanor lies an unwavering will and a fearless fighting spirit.
At the same time, the enormous White Tiger behind them raised its head to the sky and let out a silent roar.
The wind is picking up.
As the howling wind arose, Feng Tianyang frowned, his heart sinking slightly. "Such a powerful domain!"
He simply couldn't believe that such a powerful domain could be unleashed by an unknown Soul Emperor.
At the same time, the strong intimidating aura emanating from Zhu Zhuqing's entire body even brought him a certain degree of threat, which shocked him greatly, and he dared not be careless in the slightest.
Although I had never paid attention to this girl's name before, I knew that she could not possibly have such strength in the previous Soul Master Competition.
A quick glance out of the corner of my eye revealed that Feng Xiaotian, Feng Qingyu, and the others who had participated in the previous competition looked shocked.
It was immediately clear that Zhu Zhuqing's strength had probably undergone a tremendous change in the past year.
From Soul King to Soul Emperor, his aura was so powerful it was comparable to that of Soul Saint.
How did she do it?
Or rather, how did the Spirit Hall Academy manage to do that?
However, now is not the time to think about these things.
Suppressing his doubts, Feng Tianyang's Seventh Soul Ring instantly lit up.
Enveloped in emerald light, the white-haired old man transformed in the blink of an eye into a giant eagle nearly ten meters long, soaring through the air. His feathers, as hard and sharp as metal, reflected a captivating emerald luster in the sunlight.
Without hesitation, he immediately unleashed his Beast Soul True Body.
He not only wants to win this battle, but he wants to win decisively and cleanly.
Guidance?
That was just a polite remark.
The moment Zhu Zhuqing stepped onto the stage and fully revealed her aura, he realized that his opponent was preparing to use him to gain fame!
As a veteran Soul Douluo and the dean of the Godwind Academy, how could he possibly allow such a thing to happen?
Noticing Feng Tianyang's response, Su Cheng smiled slightly.
This old man doesn't seem to be overconfident; it won't be easy for Zhu Zhuqing to win.
The girl, who had gently bent down to enter battle mode, pursed her lips tightly, her expression unchanged, making it impossible to guess her inner thoughts.
Behind her, the massive phantom of the Hell White Tiger flickered, and a scarlet cold light shone from Zhu Zhuqing's cat-like pupils. Three dark red, whisker-like marks appeared on either side of her fair cheeks.
Sharp claws at the fingertips are like short daggers, slender wings formed from a hurricane are raised high behind him, and long dark red hair flutters like a battle flag.
Martial Soul Possession!
Although it hasn't reached level 70 yet and can't unleash its Martial Soul Avatar, the Beast Martial Soul naturally possesses the ability to possess other spirits, and can also fuse with its own Martial Soul to a certain extent.
This is why, when Soul Master's cultivation level is relatively low, the combat power of Beast Martial Soul user often surpasses that of Tool Martial Soul user.
At the same time, the powerful Wind God Domain spread outwards, concealing a tangible fighting spirit and killing intent within it.
Zhu Zhuqing's field is clearly very different from ordinary fields.
This is the Ultimate Special Attack Domain, an environment that comprehensively enhances Zhu Zhuqing's strength and speed; even the surrounding air currents are her most powerful weapons.
As for the restriction on enemies, that is merely a side effect of the wind-attribute environment, rather than an active suppression like a normal domain.
However, this restriction is not very meaningful for Feng Tianyang —he is also a wind attribute Soul Master.
Immediately afterwards, the Sixth Soul Ring beneath Zhu Zhuqing's feet flashed.
A faint, reddish mist drifted in the surrounding breeze, carrying a faint smell of blood.
Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face turned slightly pale, and a tragic aura rose from her body.
It seems she was already injured before the battle even began.
Before harming the enemy, one must first injure oneself. Zhu Zhuqing's sixth Soul Skill: Blood Battle!
It fully integrates the fighting will and instincts of the Hell White Tiger, constantly breaking through its own limits in battle.
The more intense the battle, the greater the increase in one's own combat power.
Moreover, this kind of improvement has almost no limit and is entirely determined by the intensity of the battle. Even after the battle ends, this improvement will not completely disappear, but a portion of it will be permanently deposited in the bloodline Martial Soul.
Of course, the premise is that you don't get killed.
However, this buff only increases her offensive attributes such as strength, speed, reaction, and Soul Power quality, but does not provide any boost to her physical defense, durability, or even stamina. In fact, it may even accelerate her physical depletion, thus maintaining her formidable combat power when severely injured or near death.
This is a status-type Soul Skill, but it is not an ordinary status-type Soul Skill. It combines the Martial Soul True Intent, the Talent Domain, as well as her own insights and physical foundation.
It can be said that this is a Soul Skill that can grow and has a soul, and it is in no way inferior to those extremely powerful Self-Created Soul Skill.
The reason for this situation lies in her extremely special Sixth Soul Ring.
Apart from lacking one skill and not reaching 100,000 years in age, this Soul Ring is almost comparable to 100,000 Year Spirit Ring, and it also contains extremely strong personal will.
Moreover, this Soul Ring was formed on its own, perfectly matching Zhu Zhuqing's own situation and her Netherworld White Tiger Martial Soul, and was in no way weaker than those 100,000 Year Spirit Ring obtained by hunting Soul Beast.
Looking up at the giant eagle in the sky, Zhu Zhuqing's hurricane wings trembled slightly, and she immediately transformed into a black shadow, swooping towards the giant eagle, which was several times larger than her.
The battle began instantly.
Wisps of wind swirled between the sharp claws as they slashed toward the giant eagle's chest. With the enhancement of the domain, the entire process was almost completely silent.
The attack came with the force of stomping on the ground, and the momentum was fierce. Feng Tianyang was not prepared to take it head-on, so he flipped his body to avoid it.
Unlike on the ground, it's not easy to use leverage to turn in the air.
In his view, although Zhu Zhuqing also has the ability to fly, it is only by relying on the wind, not by instinct, so her agility is far inferior to his own, who has real wings.
If she misses her target and can't retract her force in time, she will lose the initiative and directly relinquish control of the battle.
But the shadowy figure changed tactics very quickly. With a slight fold of its wings and a turn of its body, a powerful wind blade wrapped around its straight long legs as it slashed through the air.
Feng Tianyang was startled, not expecting Zhu Zhuqing's response to come so quickly.
This response was clearly not a forced change of tactics; that claw strike, though seemingly extremely fierce, was in fact also a feint.
Prediction!
In terms of combat experience and on-the-spot reaction, although Zhu Zhuqing is only a Soul Emperor, she is by no means weaker than Feng Tianyang, who has the cultivation of Soul Douluo.
She has the combat experience of becoming Peak Douluo.
This time, Feng Tianyang did not dodge. A cold light flashed between his claws as he directly met the attack with his sharp claw blades.
"Clang—"
After the attack, the giant eagle retreated several meters.
But Zhu Zhuqing's slashing leg was covered in blood.
Clearly, she was at a disadvantage in this encounter.
However, her expression remained unchanged, as if she were not the one who was injured. With a flash, she pounced again, her speed no less than that of Feng Tianyang, who had been fighting in the air for many years and possessed the cultivation of Soul Douluo.
Feng Tianyang glanced at the pair of long, narrow wings that resembled a hurricane with his sharp eagle eyes, and his heart grew heavy.
He underestimated how powerful this thing was.
When it comes to mastering the wind attribute, even as the dean of the Godwind Academy, he is slightly inferior to the other party.
After exchanging blows in the air for several rounds, Zhu Zhuqing's arms, back, and calves, which were not vital areas, were covered with deep claw marks that revealed the bone.
The surrounding blood mist grew increasingly dense.
Suddenly, Feng Tianyang's Fourth Soul Ring shone brightly, and a piercing eagle's cry instantly pierced her mind, causing her agile figure to freeze in mid-air.
Without hesitation, Feng Tianyang spread his wings and swooped down, his sharp claws, capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks, attacking head-on.
Just as the attack was about to hit, Zhu Zhuqing's left arm suddenly emitted a faint pink light, and her figure disappeared instantly, reappearing in another direction the next moment.
100,000 Year Spirit Bone Skill: Teleportation.
Feng Tianyang's Soul Skill just now could attack the opponent's mental world, causing a strong control effect such as dizziness.
Fortunately, it's only a relatively young Fourth Soul Ring skill, so its power isn't strong.
Although Zhu Zhuqing had only recently begun cultivating the Innate Skill, her spiritual foundation had already improved considerably. Coupled with her strong will and the trials she had endured in the Slaughter City, although her mind was still somewhat dizzy, she was not completely powerless to react.
He made a decisive move and used his Teleportation skill to change his location.
Feng Tianyang's attack missed, and he turned around to look at the figure in surprise, "Soul Bone?"
He wasn't the only one surprised; the other teachers and students who were watching the fight were also shocked.
Soul Bone are a rare and precious thing for the vast majority of Soul Master.
Huo Wu muttered to herself, "Soul Bone Skill? She actually has something like Soul Bone? The Spirit Hall is really generous..."
His tone was complex, it was hard to tell whether it was envy or jealousy.
"It is indeed surprising, but if she thinks she can defeat Dean Feng with this, she is sorely mistaken." Huo Wushuang frowned, then looked relieved.
The major Element Academy have a close relationship, and whether based on their positions or feelings, he naturally hopes that Feng Tianyang can win.
Of course, he didn't think Zhu Zhuqing, with her Soul Emperor cultivation level, had a chance to win.
Anyone can see now that this girl has begun to fall into a complete disadvantage.
In fact, she has already performed exceptionally well in fighting a Soul Douluo to this extent.
Feng Xiaotian noticed that Feng Qingyu's expression was unusual and comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, Zhu Zhuqing is indeed very strong, even surpassing ordinary Soul Saint. It's truly remarkable that she has been able to hold out against the Dean for so long without Martial Soul Avatar, relying on her domain, Soul Skill, and combat skills."
"However, she's not like Su Cheng, that freak. No matter how strong she is, there's a limit. Whether it's the strength of her Soul Power or her Soul Power reserves, she's far inferior to the Dean."
"..." Feng Qingyu didn't speak upon hearing this, but simply nodded silently.
The current battle situation is indeed as the others said, and there shouldn't be any more surprises, but I still feel a little uneasy.
Her intuition was amazing; she sensed that Zhu Zhuqing's condition was somewhat strange, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong.
I always felt that the reality wasn't as optimistic as Feng Xiaotian thought.
At the heart of the battlefield, Feng Tianyang was not in a hurry.
Although Zhu Zhuqing's combat power seemed to have improved considerably and her aura was exceptionally sharp, her condition was steadily declining.
Those injuries were no joke.
Although she was Zhongji careful during the battle to avoid vital injuries, the accumulation of other injuries would greatly affect her subsequent combat.
The scales of victory often tip in this way, little by little.
With the battle having progressed to this point, Feng Tianyang had given up on the idea of a quick victory.
With her Talent Domain, hurricane wings, powerful Soul Bone Skill, and Zhu Zhuqing's own excellent on-the-spot reaction and combat skills, all these factors combined make her incredibly mobile.
Even with Feng Tianyang's strength, he would need to find an opportunity and use some tricks to end this battle.
After more than ten rounds, the opportunity came.
As the two figures, vastly different in size, engaged in close combat, the giant eagle's Sixth Soul Ring suddenly lit up!
The moment the Soul Skill was released, Zhu Zhuqing felt as if the space around her had been completely frozen, and she was unable to move her body or even Teleportation.
Then, Feng Tianyang's Eighth Soul Ring lit up, which was his strongest attack Soul Skill!
The giant eagle spread its wings, each spanning twenty meters, casting a shadow. Azure Guang Ling cascaded down, sweeping towards Zhu Zhuqing. The burst of light was even more dazzling than the sunlight.
The power of this attack was so great that even the onlookers turned pale.
While unleashing his Soul Skill, Feng Tianyang subconsciously glanced at Su Cheng was watching from a distance.
If this attack had landed, the girl in front of him would have been seriously injured at the very least. Logically, the other party should have come to her rescue, but he remained completely indifferent.
Feng Tianyang frowned inwardly, somewhat puzzled.
Given Su Cheng's strength, there's clearly no need for him to use feints to deal with a Soul Emperor. So, does this girl have other trump cards up her sleeve?
Sure enough, the next moment, pink light burst forth from Zhu Zhuqing's arm again, turning into a light screen that covered her entire body.
The powerful feathers, capable of easily slicing through gold and jade, struck him, but only produced a series of loud clanging sounds, failing to cause any real damage.
100,000 Year Spirit Bone Skill: Invincible Golden Body.
It can withstand all physical defenses below the God-level for three seconds, and can be used three times a day.
"Another Soul Bone Skill... Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone?!"
This time, Feng Tianyang was truly shocked.
Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone is considered a treasure in the Soul Master World, second only to 100,000 Year Spirit Ring and External Soul Bone in rarity.
This girl in front of me actually possesses such a treasure.
He took a light breath, then retreated without looking back.
He had already missed his chance, and using his powerful Eighth Soul Skill had taken a considerable toll; he needed to recuperate for a while.
But it doesn't matter.
These two Soul Bone Skills are indeed powerful, but they are only useful for defense or dodging, and are not enough to make up for the difference in strength between the two.
However, it is quite surprising that they were able to resist to this extent.
Especially when Feng Tianyang used his sixth Soul Skill, which was successfully blocked by Zhu Zhuqing, it was even more unexpected.
"... Isn't Zhu Zhuqing going to admit defeat?" The students watching were discussing among themselves, staring at the girl with terrible injuries.
"They might have some trump card up their sleeve, but no matter what, they can't possibly defeat the Dean."
"This Zhu Zhuqing is incredibly strong. Her performance a year ago was indeed quite good, but she was only considered outstanding among Soul King. How exactly did she cultivate?" Clearly, the person who spoke had participated in the previous Spirit Master Competition.
"That's really strange..."
"Wait, didn't you guys notice? Why do I feel like she's moving even faster than before?"
"They must have used some kind of Soul Skill that enhances their status, right?"
"Yes, very likely. I doubt she can hold on much longer..."
However, the discussions soon began to subside.
The situation on the field began to change.
The black-clad girl's aura was sharp as a knife, and her speed and power had begun to gradually catch up with and surpass Feng Tianyang in his Martial Soul Avatar state!
They clearly underestimated Zhu Zhuqing, or rather, they didn't understand Zhu Zhuqing. Intelligence plays a crucial role in battle, and can even determine the final outcome.
Feng Tianyang, in particular, made a fatal mistake by giving Zhu Zhuqing so much time to develop.
But it's understandable. After all, someone like her, who gets stronger the more she fights, and can even unleash her full power when she's on the verge of death, is extremely rare, if not unprecedented. At least Feng Tianyang would never have thought of this.
Even his initial sixth Soul Skill was merely a status-enhancing Soul Skill. Using a status-enhancing Soul Skill at the start of Soul Master battle is perfectly normal, just like how he used his Martial Soul Avatar right from the beginning.
In battles between Soul Master, unless there are special circumstances where the difference in strength between them is too great, they rarely go all out from the start in order to reduce consumption and prevent accidents. They usually start by probing each other.
Facing Zhu Zhuqing, whose aura was not much weaker than his own, Feng Tianyang obviously wouldn't be careless, but this gave Zhu Zhuqing more opportunities.
An opportunity to improve one's condition.
"We won."
Su Cheng was certain.
Sure enough, as time went on, Zhu Zhuqing began to shift from initial hit-and-run tactics to aggressive attacks.
Compared to the enormous eagle with its shimmering emerald feathers, her figure was incredibly small.
However, with a flick of his fingers and the swirling wind blades within his domain, he clearly suppressed his opponent.
With its wings raised high, it appeared on the back of the giant eagle in a flash of black afterimage.
"Boom--"
A pale, delicate fist, carrying a faint red, bloody scent, slammed down from the sky. Feng Tianyang was too slow to dodge it and was instantly smashed down from the height with a loud bang, transforming into the figure of a white-haired old man in mid-air.
He was actually forced to exit the Martial Soul Avatar state!
"Cough--"
Feng Tianyang's face was ashen, and he coughed up a trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth.
That punch had already damaged his internal organs.
At the same time, another figure in black landed on the ground, her wings dissipating and her body swaying precariously.
Compared to Feng Tianyang, Zhu Zhuqing looked much more miserable.
His body was covered in wounds and bloodstains, large beads of sweat rolled down his face, a few strands of hair clung to his cheeks and neck, and he was panting heavily.
Strangely, although her Soul Power was almost depleted and her condition was extremely poor, her aura was incredibly strong, comparable to that of Soul Douluo.
"Thanks for your hard work."
Su Cheng appeared beside Zhu Zhuqing, disregarding the blood and sweat on her body. He put his arm around her waist and took out a potion from his Soul Tool to restore her physical strength and Soul Power, which he then gave to her.
At the same time, the domain is released to restore its state.
It is already quite remarkable that Zhu Zhuqing has been able to bring the battle to this point.
For Soul Master, level 70 is a turning point.
Because once Soul Master reaches the Soul Saint, they can possess their own Martial Soul Avatar. For Soul Master with Talent Domain, this can help their domains achieve a leapfrog improvement.
Even Qian Renxue's strength only truly leaped after reaching level 70.
Having Zhu Zhuqing fight Feng Tianyang was not simply for the purpose of subduing Godwind Academy, but because such a battle would be of great help to her.
Otherwise, she could have challenged those Soul Saint level teachers, and the deterrent effect would not have been much different.
However, it wouldn't be as helpful in improving Zhu Zhuqing's strength.
Once her breathing had completely stabilized, Su Cheng looked at the old man opposite him and smiled, "What does Dean Feng think?"
"Impressive, I admire you." Feng Tianyang gave a wry smile.
Actually, he lost.
Although Zhu Zhuqing is in very poor condition right now, she is definitely not at the point of exhaustion.
Given her fighting style and her advantages in both area of effect and speed, if she continues fighting, she will likely be able to land a few more punches on herself.
By this point, Feng Tianyang's shock and anger had long since disappeared.
No, it should be said that they were only surprised, not angry.
After recovering somewhat, he looked at Su Cheng seriously and asked, "Elder Su, may I ask how the Spirit Hall managed to do that?"
"Dean Feng, my power is beyond your imagination." Su Cheng's eyes were full of meaning. "Join the Spirit Hall and exist as a branch of the Spirit Hall Academy. What do you think? Accepting this suggestion will only bring benefits to your school and its students."
Feng Tianyang wasn't sure if there were any downsides, but the benefits were definitely visible to the naked eye, and Zhu Zhuqing in front of him was a prime example.
"Besides, we still have some familial ties." Saying this, Su Cheng looked at the pretty young girl not far away who was facing them with a worried expression. "The teacher's here, aren't you going to come over and say hello?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyu, who had been singled out, stuck out her tongue and quickly jogged over to the group.
It's getting late today, mainly because it's hard to open them all at once. I felt it would be better to finish writing everything before posting. Before I knew it, time had passed. Sorry!