Skywater Girls' Group

Host Doudou quickly announced, "The next match is one everyone has been looking forward to. These are two extremely popular teams: the Heaven Dou Royal Team versus the Skywater Team. Please welcome both teams onto the stage."

The Heaven Dou Royal Academy team remained as popular as ever when they took the stage, while Skywater Academy made their entrance in a completely different way from the other academies.

Since Skywater Academy was made up entirely of beautiful women, they opened with a lively dance. What should have been a proper competition was forcibly turned into Skywater Academy's dance showcase, instantly drawing every spectator's attention and earning waves of cheers.

Meanwhile, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team standing opposite them was also captivated by Skywater Academy's dancing. Dugu Yan and Meng Yiran both had a hint of jealousy in their eyes, because Zhao Zilong and Yu Tianheng were staring fixedly at the Skywater girls' dance.

When the dance ended, the audience immediately erupted in cheers.

Before everyone had fully recovered their senses, Dugu Yan kicked Yu Tianheng in the shin and glared at him furiously. Yu Tianheng immediately snapped out of it and guiltily glanced aside. Seeing that several of his teammates still had not come to their senses—especially Zhao Zilong—and that Meng Yiran had clenched her fists as though she were on the verge of exploding, he felt even more awkward.

"Hey, the match is about to start." Yu Tianheng nudged Zhao Zilong and the others.

Everyone finally came back to themselves. Zhao Zilong looked at Meng Yiran and, sure enough, she was glaring at him with an annoyed expression. Feeling a little embarrassed, he teased, trying to ease the tension, "Skywater Academy really is popular! It seems like this is the first time our Heaven Dou Royal Academy has been completely crushed in terms of popularity!"

Meng Yiran said unhappily, "Hmph, it was just a dance. What was so special about it? Look at all of you just now—you acted like you'd never seen girls before. You practically wanted to cheer for them."

Hearing that, Yu Tianheng and the others looked somewhat embarrassed. Zhao Zilong gave an awkward smile. "Isn't it because the lives of us Soul Masters are usually too boring? All we do is cultivate Soul Power, and there aren't any other forms of entertainment. Skywater Academy gave us a free performance. Even if we didn't want to watch, we had no choice!"

Meng Yiran snorted jealously. "Hmph, we're Soul Masters. We compete with Soul Power."

At that moment, Host Doudou announced, "Thank you to Skywater Academy for that wonderful performance. Next, let's take a look at the information for both teams. The Heaven Dou Royal Team clearly takes Skywater Academy very seriously, as they have fielded an entire lineup of Soul Ancestors. Their captain, Yu Tianheng, is a level 43 Soul Ancestor, and his strength absolutely cannot be underestimated. The Skywater Team also has three Soul Ancestors. Their captain, Shui Bing'er, is likewise a level 43 Soul Ancestor. Judging solely by Soul Power and soul rings, the Heaven Dou Royal Team undoubtedly holds the advantage. Now, let's take a closer look at their details!"

Soon, the information for both teams appeared on the crystal screen: 'Heaven Dou Royal Team: Captain Yu Tianheng, Martial Soul Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Soul Power level 43; Vice-Captain Dugu Yan, Martial Soul Jade Phosphorous Serpent, Soul Power level 43; Team Member Zhao Zilong, Martial Soul Blue Silver Grass, Soul Power level 45; Team Member Meng Yiran, Martial Soul Serpent Cane, Soul Power level 43; Team Member Shi Mo, Martial Soul Black Tortoise, Soul Power level 42; Team Member Shi Mo, Martial Soul Black Tortoise, Soul Power level 42; Team Member Oscar Luo, Martial Soul Ghost Leopard, Soul Power level 41.'

'Skywater Team: Captain Shui Bing'er, Martial Soul Ice Phoenix, Soul Power level 43; Vice-Captain Xue Wu, Martial Soul Dancing Snow Silk, Soul Power level 42; Team Member Yu Hairou, Martial Soul Coral Barracuda, Soul Power level 41; Team Member Shui Yue'er, Martial Soul Jade Dolphin, Soul Power level 36; Team Member Shen Liuyu, Martial Soul Enamel Crocodile, Soul Power level 37; Team Member Gu Qingbo, Martial Soul Azure Marlin, Soul Power level 38; Team Member Qiu Ruoshui, Martial Soul Jade Lotus Perch, Soul Power level 37.'

Qiu Ruoshui said seriously, "Heaven Dou Royal Academy has actually sent out an entire team of Soul Ancestors. Big Sister, with their strength, I'm afraid it'll be difficult for us to win."

Shui Bing'er understood the gap in strength as well, but a smile appeared on her lips. "The battle hasn't even begun, and you're already saying we can't win? Besides, even if we can't win, we still have to fight. We can't just surrender outright. What would happen to Skywater Academy's reputation then?"

Shui Yue'er walked over and asked, "Sister, are we still going to use that move?"

Shui Bing'er said solemnly, "Xue Wu and I have two forms for our Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Last time, when we dealt with the Elephant Armor Team, we used the Ice Phoenix form. Heaven Dou Royal Academy has probably sent out seven Soul Ancestors specifically to counter our Martial Soul Fusion Skill. But we still have another form. If we use it well, we may still have a chance of winning."

"Besides, during the preliminaries, both Blazing Fire Academy and Elephant Armored Academy lost to us. Now, the only truly strong team in our division is Heaven Dou Royal Academy. There's no need to keep hiding our methods."

"Now, I declare the match begun!" As soon as Host Doudou gave the signal, every member of the Heaven Dou Royal Team charged forward together. This time, Heaven Dou Royal Academy had fielded only Battle Soul Masters, without a single Support Soul Master. Everyone intended to end the battle quickly.

"First Soul Skill—Ice Seal." Shui Bing'er instantly unleashed her group soul skill.

In that instant, pillars of ice rose from beneath their feet, freezing every member of the Heaven Dou Royal Team. However, Shui Bing'er was startled to see that Zhao Zilong, who had been frozen, was gradually fading away.

An afterimage? Shui Bing'er was shocked by what she saw, and the others from Skywater Academy were equally stunned. Shui Bing'er's first soul skill was instant-cast and came with a locking effect, yet it had actually missed.

Zhao Zilong emerged from behind the frozen figures. Looking at the six people trapped in ice around him, he sighed, "What an exaggerated soul skill. It's only a first soul skill, yet it's instant-cast and affects an entire group."

Zhao Zilong really isn't simple. Shui Bing'er could not help growing serious as she watched him. Blue Silver Grass was universally acknowledged as a useless Martial Soul, yet he had cultivated it to such a level. Moreover, Zhao Zilong had never used his third or fourth soul skills so far.

"Ha!" Yu Tianheng shouted furiously as Soul Power erupted from his body, easily shattering Shui Bing'er's Ice Seal. He growled, "Ice Seal? It really is a troublesome soul skill. But a skill like this can't restrain me. Third Soul Skill—Wrath of Thunder!"

In an instant, violent lightning flashed over Yu Tianheng's body. At the same time, the others broke free from the ice one after another and continued their assault on Skywater Academy.

Shui Bing'er looked at Zhao Zilong and decided to see exactly how he had dodged her soul skill. Pouring in even more Soul Power, she murmured, "First Soul Skill—Ice Seal."

It was another instant-cast soul skill, but this time everyone was prepared. Seeing the ice pillars rise from beneath their feet, they all dodged away.

However, Shui Bing'er's soul skill possessed a locking effect. The ice pillars on the ground continuously pursued them, forcing everyone to use soul skills to resist.

Zhao Zilong was the same as before. Ice Seal still froze him, but what it froze was only an afterimage.

Another afterimage? An instant-cast skill? Shui Bing'er could not help feeling puzzled.

The reason Zhao Zilong was able to dodge it was thanks to Lingbo Weibu.

After Lingbo Weibu had been cultivated to a certain level, it could leave behind a brief afterimage in the original spot to confuse the enemy. Although Ice Seal was a locking soul skill, Lingbo Weibu happened to counter it perfectly.