God-Tier Can Opens: Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew

God-Tier Can Opens: Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew

The black mist over the Star Dou Arena had yet to fully disperse. The golden pillars of fire at the eastern and northern formation eyes were still burning away the remaining sinister energy, but a Piercing Roar suddenly rang out from the southern formation eye—Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fire abruptly weakened as though ice water had been poured over it. Ghostly blue flames crawled across his wings, and Where it Passed, the orange-red Phoenix Fire retreated steadily. Even his feathers were burned full of charred holes.

"Nether Ghost Fire!" Tang San's Purple Demon Eyes instantly locked onto the source of the flames. Yan appeared at the edge of the southern formation eye. No longer did crimson flames burn in his palm; instead, ghostly blue sparks danced there, and within them, the faint silhouettes of tiny Soul Devouring Spiders could be seen. "This is a new soul skill he created by fusing the black mist with Soul Devouring Spider Poison. It specifically counters Yang Attribute martial souls!"

Ma Hongjun was forced back three steps. He desperately flapped his wings, trying to shake off the Nether Ghost Fire on his body, only to discover that the flames clung to him like maggots on bone. The more he struggled, the fiercer they burned. His Soul Power drained at a visible rate, and the aura he had regained after breaking the formation became chaotic once more. "Damn it! Why won't this fire go out?" He looked at Jiang Zhu beside him, only to find that she had collapsed to the ground from depleted Soul Power. She could only gaze weakly at him, signaling for him to flee.

A cruel smile curled across Yan's lips as he slowly approached. The Nether Ghost Fire condensed into three fire spears before him. "Ma Hongjun, wasn't your Phoenix Fire supposed to be impressive? Why do you look like a homeless dog now?" The fire spears suddenly accelerated, shooting toward Ma Hongjun's chest. "Today, I'll show you what real fire is!"

"Hongjun, watch out!" Dai Mubai's furious roar came from afar. He had just tried to rush over to help when Xie Yue's twin blades tightly entangled him. Xie Yue's Full Moon Twin Blades were now coated in a faint layer of black mist, making their blade qi even sharper. Every slash forced Dai Mubai to defend with all his strength, leaving him unable to break free. "Your opponent is me. Don't even think about saving anyone else!"

Tang San's Blue Silver Grass had barely reached toward Ma Hongjun when it was stopped by Hu Liena's Charm Domain. Pale pink mist condensed once more. This time, it carried the residual heat of Nether Ghost Fire, forming an eerie Toxic Fire Mist. The Blue Silver Grass began withering the moment it touched the mist, and even Tang San's Soul Power briefly stagnated. "Lin Che, the southern formation eye can't hold on! Yan's Nether Ghost Fire counters Hongjun—we need to find a way to support him!"

Lin Che's heart suddenly tightened. He looked toward the southern formation eye. Ma Hongjun had already been forced to its edge. Behind him was black mist that had yet to fully extinguish, while before him came the pursuit of Nether Ghost Fire. His situation was perilous. Meanwhile, Hu Liena and Xie Yue's coordination was growing tighter and tighter. Pale pink mist interwove with black blade qi, forming an impenetrable net that trapped him and Ning Rongrong in the center. They could not break free at all.

"Rongrong, add another thirty percent Speed Amplification!" Lin Che's Azure Water Sword carved out three arcs of azure sword qi, forcing back Xie Yue's twin blades. At the same time, he glanced from the corner of his eye at his Storage Soul Tool—inside was a golden ceramic can, the hidden reward the system had issued after ten consecutive victories in the preliminaries: [God-Tier Can]. He had originally intended to save it for a critical moment in the finals, but Ma Hongjun was now in grave danger. There was no time left to hesitate.

"What are you planning to do?" Ning Rongrong's voice was tense. She could sense that Lin Che's Soul Power Fluctuation was unusual, as though he were preparing some risky move. "We're trapped right now. We can't get anywhere near the southern formation eye!"

"We don't need to get close." A trace of Soul Power gathered at Lin Che's fingertips as he quietly injected it into the Storage Soul Tool. He took the [God-Tier Can] out and hid it in his sleeve. "I'll throw it over from a distance. Hongjun reacts quickly—he should be able to catch it. This can is a god-tier item. It might be able to counter the Nether Ghost Fire!" As he spoke, he deliberately intensified his attacks. The azure sword qi of the Azure Water Sword surged, drawing Hu Liena and Xie Yue's attention. "Rongrong, help me lock onto Hongjun's position. I'll throw it while they're distracted!"

Ning Rongrong immediately understood. She temporarily switched the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's Spiritual Amplification to Precision Amplification. The pale violet glow no longer covered Lin Che's entire body; instead, it condensed into a thin thread of light that linked to Ma Hongjun, providing Lin Che with precise coordinates. "Target locked! Hongjun is three chi northeast of the southern formation eye. Yan's fire spear will hit him in five breaths!"

"Now!" Seizing the gap between Xie Yue's slashes, Lin Che suddenly poured Soul Power into the [God-Tier Can]. The golden dragon patterns on the can instantly lit up. Using the motion of swinging his sword, he hurled the can toward the southern formation eye. The golden ceramic can tore through the air like a meteor, passing through gaps in the pale pink mist and black blade qi as it flew precisely toward Ma Hongjun.

"Catch it!" Lin Che's roar pierced through the battlefield's clamor.

Ma Hongjun reacted with incredible speed. Almost the instant the ceramic can appeared, he ignored the burning Nether Ghost Fire and reached out to catch it firmly. The warmth of the can startled him, but before he could inspect it, Yan's third fire spear was already before his eyes. He could only instinctively clutch the can to his chest and use his remaining Soul Power to activate Phoenix Fire, blocking the spear.

Bang! The fire spear struck the Phoenix Fire, and ghostly blue flames exploded instantly. Ma Hongjun was blasted five steps backward before crashing heavily to the ground. The [God-Tier Can] in his embrace struck the floor as well, jolting its lid open by a crack. A strand of golden liquid seeped through the gap and dripped onto his burned wings.

A miracle happened at that very moment. The instant the golden liquid touched the Nether Ghost Fire, the rampant ghostly blue flames faded away like ice and snow under sunlight. The charred feathers recovered their emerald green color at a visible pace. A cool stream of Soul Power spread from his wings into his dantian. His depleted Soul Power, like land nourished by spring rain, began recovering rapidly and became even more refined than before.

"This is..." Ma Hongjun's eyes widened. He opened the lid, and a rich burst of Life Energy and Spiritual Power rushed toward him. The golden liquid inside the can shimmered with a faint glow. It was precisely the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew indicated by the System Prompt. Without the slightest hesitation, he gulped down the entire can—he had no time to consider the consequences. He only wanted to break free from the suppression of Nether Ghost Fire as quickly as possible.

The instant the golden liquid entered his throat, Ma Hongjun let out an exhilarated roar. His Spiritual Power erupted like a volcano. What had once only allowed him to sense a range of ten zhang now covered the entire Star Dou Arena. He could even clearly see the flow of Nether Ghost Fire within Yan's body—those ghostly blue flames were not composed entirely of Soul Power. They were mixed with tiny particles of Soul Devouring Spider Poison, and those particles were the key to suppressing Phoenix Fire.

"So that's how it is!" Ma Hongjun's eyes cleared. He took a deep breath and fused his erupting Spiritual Power with his Soul Power, pouring them into Phoenix Fire. The orange-red flames no longer spread in their previous loose form. Instead, they condensed into dazzling gold. Fine Sun Flame patterns appeared over the fire's surface—it was the evolved Sun Flame True Fire. Not only was this flame three times hotter than before, but it also carried pure, masculine Yang energy, specifically countering martial souls and soul skills of sinister Yin attributes.

"Yan, taste my Sun Flame True Fire!" Ma Hongjun abruptly rose to his feet. With a beat of his wings, golden flames poured forth like a waterfall, charging straight at Yan's Nether Ghost Fire. The instant Sun Flame True Fire collided with Nether Ghost Fire, it produced a sizzling sound. The ghostly blue flames melted rapidly as if meeting powerful acid. Not only was the golden flame not suppressed, it spread along the trail of Nether Ghost Fire toward Yan.

"How is that possible? How could your flames evolve?" Yan's face instantly turned pale. He could clearly feel that Ma Hongjun's Sun Flame True Fire not only countered his Nether Ghost Fire, but was also burning the Soul Devouring Spider Poison within his body. The Soul Power that had been strengthened by fusing with the black mist now began to turn chaotic. "Impossible! You were clearly about to lose to me!"

Ma Hongjun did not answer. He simply responded with a barrage of attacks. Sun Flame True Fire condensed into ten fire spears, swifter and more precise than Yan's earlier assault. Every spear avoided the attack paths of Nether Ghost Fire and shot directly at Yan's openings. With the boost from Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew, his Spiritual Power had reached the level of a Soul Ancestor. He could clearly predict Yan's every move, causing all of his opponent's attacks to miss.

"The southern formation eye is stable!" Tang San's voice was filled with delight. Seizing the opening created by Yan's suppression, he used Blue Silver Grass to bind Xie Yue's ankle, giving Dai Mubai a chance to catch his breath. "Lin Che, Hongjun's flames have evolved! What do we do now?"

Lin Che did not answer immediately. He was immersed in the thrill of his surging Spiritual Power—when he had thrown the [God-Tier Can] earlier, a few drops of Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew had accidentally splashed onto him. Although it was only one-tenth of the amount Ma Hongjun had consumed, it had still allowed his Spiritual Power to break through its bottleneck. The Spiritual Power that had previously only assisted him in battle now resonated with Tang San's Purple Demon Eyes. A faint purple-gold gleam appeared in his pupils as he temporarily awakened part of the Purple Demon Eyes' abilities.

"Hu Liena's Charm Domain..." Lin Che's gaze pierced through the pale pink mist. The domain that had seemed flawless now became perfectly clear in his eyes. Its energy was not distributed evenly; it continuously poured from the fox mark on Hu Liena's brow center. The flow of Soul Power around the mark was three times faster than in other areas. That was the Core Node of the Charm Domain—if he destroyed it, the domain would collapse on its own.

"Tang San, Dai Mubai, keep Xie Yue and Yan occupied!" Lin Che's voice carried unprecedented determination. His Azure Water Sword trembled softly in his palm, while the glazed bead on its tassel glowed with intertwined azure and purple-gold light. "I'll break Hu Liena's Charm Domain! Once the domain is broken, we'll completely take control of the battle!"

"No!" Tang San hurriedly stopped him. "Hu Liena's domain core is tightly protected by her Soul Power. If you go over now, you'll be surrounded! And while your Spiritual Power has increased, you're still unfamiliar with using the Purple Demon Eyes. She could easily counter you!"

"I have a way." A confident smile appeared at the corner of Lin Che's mouth. He infused Soul Power into the Azure Water Sword. Amid its azure sword qi was a faint purple-gold shimmer—this was his attempt to combine the temporarily awakened Purple Demon Eyes with sword momentum. Though still immature, it allowed him to temporarily see through the energy paths of the Charm Domain and avoid its interference. "Rongrong, give me a dual boost of speed and precision. I only need three breaths to break her Core Node!"

Ning Rongrong did not hesitate in the slightest. She switched the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's amplification effect to "Speed + Precision," and pale violet light once again enveloped Lin Che's body. "Amplification active! It will last three breaths! After that, I need ten breaths of cooldown!"

"That's enough!" With the amplification's support, Lin Che transformed into an azure afterimage and charged directly at Hu Liena. The pale pink enchanting mist was no longer an obstacle in his eyes, but clear energy paths. Like a traveler finding a shortcut through a maze, he easily avoided the domain's interference and approached the Core Node.

Hu Liena's expression instantly turned grave. She could clearly sense that Lin Che's Spiritual Power had increased by more than double. His attack path completely avoided the interference of the Charm Domain, something that had never happened before. "Xie Yue, stop him! He wants to destroy my domain core!"

Xie Yue immediately understood. He abandoned his fight with Dai Mubai, gathering black blade qi around his twin blades as he slashed at Lin Che's back. How could Dai Mubai give him that chance? He activated his last remaining Soul Power, and the White Tiger Claw flashed with golden light as it lunged at Xie Yue, forcibly blocking his attack. "Trying to leave? Get past me first!"

Tang San seized the chance to activate Blue Silver Grass as well. Its blades carried the energy of Sun Flame Grass and wrapped around Yan's legs, preventing him from supporting Hu Liena. "Yan, I'm your opponent!"

Ma Hongjun condensed Sun Flame True Fire into a wall of flames, blocking the support of Spirit Hall's other soul masters and opening a path for Lin Che toward Hu Liena. "Captain, hurry! I can't hold them for long!"

Watching Lin Che draw closer and closer, Hu Liena's eyes flashed with panic. She hurriedly increased the domain's output. Ten fox shadows condensed in the pale pink mist and pounced toward Lin Che. Soul Devouring Spider Poison coated the tips of their claws as they tried to stop his approach.

Sword Momentum Force Dissipation! Lin Che sharply twisted his wrist, and the Azure Water Sword drew a perfect arc. Azure sword qi laced with purple-gold light precisely struck the energy nodes of the fox shadows, cutting them apart one by one. With Precision Amplification, he was thirty percent faster than before. In the blink of an eye, he arrived before Hu Liena, his Azure Water Sword pointing directly at the fox mark on her brow center.

"Charm Domain? Ultimate Form!" Ruthlessness flashed through Hu Liena's eyes. She abandoned control of all other areas and poured every bit of Soul Power into the domain's core. The fox mark on her brow center flared brightly. The pale pink mist no longer remained scattered, instead condensing into a massive fox claw. Carrying World-Destroying force, it slammed toward Lin Che—this was the strongest soul skill she could use, her final trump card.

Purple-gold light surged within Lin Che's pupils. He could clearly see that the massive fox claw's energy core was not at its fingertips, but at its wrist—the weak point where Hu Liena's Soul Power circulated. Without hesitation, he poured all his Spiritual Power and Soul Power into the Azure Water Sword. Within the azure sword qi around its blade, purple-gold light condensed into a thin strand that precisely struck the fox claw's energy core.

Bang! The massive fox claw gave off a dull Huge Sound the moment it touched the thread of light. Pale pink mist scattered in every direction like shattered glass, and the fox mark on Hu Liena's brow center dimmed as well. The Charm Domain completely dissipated. She was blasted five steps back and spurted out a mouthful of blood, her aura weakening—forcing the Ultimate Form and then having its core destroyed had caused severe backlash to her Soul Power.

"Success!" Lin Che's voice carried a hint of exhaustion. The temporarily awakened Purple Demon Eyes had consumed an enormous amount of his Spiritual Power, and waves of darkness swam before his vision. Looking at Hu Liena, he once more pointed the Azure Water Sword at her brow center. "Hu Liena, your Charm Domain has been broken. It's not too late to surrender now."

Unwillingness flashed through Hu Liena's eyes, but she knew the tide had turned. She looked at Xie Yue and Yan, who were being suppressed by Dai Mubai and Tang San, then at the other Spirit Hall soul masters trapped by Ma Hongjun's Sun Flame True Fire. She knew that continuing to resist would only result in a more miserable defeat. Yet her pride would not allow her to surrender so easily. Gritting her teeth, she took a black token from her Storage Soul Tool. The token bore Spirit Hall's Six-winged Angel emblem—it was the final trump card Bibi Dong had given her, capable of summoning hidden Spirit Hall soul masters for support.

"You want me to surrender? Not so easily!" Hu Liena pressed her finger against the token as black Soul Power began flowing into it. "As long as I activate this token, Spirit Hall's reinforcements will arrive immediately. Then none of you will escape!"

Commotion erupted from the spectator stands once more. The audience, who had just relaxed, all revealed worried expressions. In the VIP area, Emperor Xue Beng abruptly stood and ordered the guards behind him, "Quick! Convey my command! Have the Imperial Soul Master Legion immediately head to the Star Dou Arena! We absolutely cannot allow Spirit Hall's people to disrupt the competition!"

Ning Fengzhi also frowned as he looked at Chen Xin. The old Sword Douluo's Seven Kill Sword had already been drawn halfway from its sheath, its sword qi locked onto the token in Hu Liena's hand. "If she dares activate that token, I will act at once and stop the summoning."

Lin Che's gaze turned icy cold. He could sense the immense Soul Power contained within the token. If it were activated, the consequences would be unimaginable. Without the slightest hesitation, he poured his final trace of Soul Power into the Azure Water Sword. Azure sword qi streaked with purple-gold light shot directly at the token in Hu Liena's hand. "You dare!"

Hu Liena reacted with incredible speed. She raised the token in front of herself and activated her remaining Soul Power, condensing it into a pale pink barrier in an attempt to block Lin Che's attack. Bang! The sword qi struck the barrier, and cracks instantly spread across its pale pink surface. The token was also knocked flying, landing in the center of the Star Dou Arena.

"No one will get it!" Yan suddenly roared. He abandoned his battle with Tang San and activated his remaining Soul Power. Nether Ghost Fire condensed into a wall of flame around the token. "As long as the token remains, you'll never win!"

Ma Hongjun immediately understood. He condensed Sun Flame True Fire into a fire spear and hurled it toward the wall of flames. "Yan, your Nether Ghost Fire is no match for me now!" The golden fire spear crashed into the wall, instantly igniting the ghostly blue flames and exposing the token before everyone.

Tang San and Dai Mubai exchanged a glance before charging toward the token at the same time. Xie Yue tried to stop them, but Dai Mubai's White Tiger Claw held him tightly in place. He could only watch helplessly as Tang San's Blue Silver Grass wrapped around the token and stored it in his Storage Soul Tool.

"The token is gone!" Earthshaking cheers erupted from the spectator stands. The previous worry transformed into wild delight as people waved Cauldron Sword Team flags and shouted the slogan, "Cauldron Sword Must Win!" "Spirit Hall's trump card is gone! The Cauldron Sword Team is guaranteed to win!"

Hu Liena looked at her empty hands, then at the token Tang San had taken away, and finally fell into complete despair. Her Soul Power had been completely exhausted. She could no longer activate the Charm Domain, while Xie Yue and Yan were both suppressed by Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun. Continuing to resist would only humiliate them further.

"We... surrender." Hu Liena's voice was slightly hoarse, yet exceptionally clear. The moment her words fell, Xie Yue and Yan also stopped resisting and slumped to the ground—the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall had finally lowered their proud heads before the Cauldron Sword Team.

The referee's voice, carrying a hint of excitement, spread throughout the entire arena through the Soul Gathering Array. "Spirit Hall's Golden Generation has surrendered! In the finals of the All-Continent Soul Master Competition, the Cauldron Sword Team wins and claims the championship!"

The cheers surged like a tide against the skies above Heaven Dou City. Golden streamers drifted down from the spectator stands, covering the entire Star Dou Arena. The seven members of the Cauldron Sword Team supported one another as they stood at the center of the arena. Though exhausted, they all wore brilliant smiles. Dai Mubai's White Tiger Martial Soul, Ma Hongjun's Sun Flame True Fire, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, Oscar's sausages, Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, Jiang Zhu's Seven-Colored Sacred Staff, and Lin Che's Azure Water Sword and Universe Cauldron interwove into a dazzling curtain of light that illuminated the entire arena.

In the VIP area, Emperor Xue Beng laughed heartily. Rising to his feet, he raised his cup toward the Cauldron Sword Team. "Excellent! What a Cauldron Sword Team! I hereby declare that the Cauldron Sword Team shall become royal attendants of Heaven Dou City and receive the highest standard of treatment!"

Ning Fengzhi also smiled in gratification as he looked toward Chen Xin. "Old Sword Douluo, look. These youngsters did not disappoint us."

Chen Xin slowly nodded, a trace of approval flashing in his eyes. "Their future is limitless."

Lin Che looked at his companions, then at the cheering audience, and warmth rose in his heart. From their difficult breakthrough in the preliminaries to their life-or-death reversal in the finals, they had endured too many challenges and crises, yet they had never abandoned one another. He tightened his grip on the Azure Water Sword. The Universe Cauldron rotated in his palm, emitting a faint golden glow—victory in this competition was only the beginning of their legend. More challenges awaited them in the future.

Within the shadows of the Star Dou Arena, a black figure silently watched it all. Unwillingness flashed in Ghost Douluo's eyes, but he knew the tide had turned. He could only grit his teeth, turn around, and disappear into the mist of Heaven Dou City—the feud between Spirit Hall and the Cauldron Sword Team was far from over.

Sunlight pierced through the clouds and fell upon the Cauldron Sword Team, coating them in a golden halo. The finals of this All-Continent Soul Master Competition finally came to an end amid the cheers of countless spectators. Yet the Cauldron Sword Team's legend had only just begun to write a new chapter.