On the field.
Dugu Yan was the first to release her Martial Soul.
With the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul Possession, her legs transformed into a snake tail. Her body swayed as emerald scales gleamed with a cold light under the lamps.
She charged straight at Yu Tianheng. At the same time, Yu Cheng's Soul Ring lit up, and specks of red light flew from the Blue Silver Grass.
"You actually dared to face me head-on?"
Yu Tianheng's eyes sharpened as his Third Soul Ring suddenly lit up.
Violent blue lightning exploded around him, accompanied by the faint sound of a dragon's roar.
Third Soul Skill, Wrath of Thunder.
This was a self-amplification skill that sent its user into a berserk state upon activation.
The power of lightning increased by one hundred percent, while Soul Power increased by fifty percent! As long as his Soul Power was not exhausted, this berserk state would continue indefinitely.
In a frontal assault, he feared no one!
"Yufeng, Osler, act according to plan. Take care of Yu Cheng and Ye Lingling!"
Yu Tianheng gave the order in a deep voice.
"Yes!"
Yufeng and Osler answered in unison.
A pair of azure wings spread from Yufeng's back. His Second Soul Ring lit up, and he became a streak of cyan light as he lunged at Ye Lingling in the rear!
Osler, meanwhile, let out a low growl. With the Black Panther Martial Soul Possession, he leaned forward slightly, then shot forward the next second in a black blur. His target was none other than Yu Cheng!
In team fights, taking out the support first was the rule of Agility Attack Type Soul Masters.
"Heh."
Osler could not help but curl his lips into a smile.
Under normal circumstances, Dugu Yan would have to fall back and defend. Otherwise, with two teammates taken out, she would immediately be surrounded.
But the moment she turned around, Yu Tianheng's Soul Skill would come crashing down on her.
However...
At the exact moment the two made their moves, Dugu Yan moved.
Rather than intercepting Yufeng or Osler, she charged toward Yu Tianheng instead!
Several tiny points of light shot out from behind her and precisely entered her body.
Yu Cheng's First Soul Skill, Frenzied Seed, activated!
"This power!"
Dugu Yan closed her eyes in bliss.
She had once received support from a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master. This was exactly the feeling!
It was wonderful!
It was no illusion. Her Soul Power, speed, strength, and presence all surged in an instant!
The next moment, her figure abruptly accelerated! An eerie green light flashed within her snake eyes.
"Third Soul Skill, Petrification!"
Two beams of green light shot from Dugu Yan's eyes. They were not energy rays, but an invisible force field that instantly enveloped Yu Tianheng!
A layer of stone appeared over Yu Tianheng's body, freezing his forward charge in place.
Even the lightning around him solidified in midair, turning grayish-white!
Petrification control!
It also came with a defense-weakened effect!
"Second Soul Skill, Jade Phosphorous Blue Poison!"
Dark blue poison mist spewed from her mouth, precisely shrouding the petrified Yu Tianheng.
In an instant, Yu Tianheng felt the circulation of his Soul Power slow down. He could no longer maintain the berserk amplification effect of his Third Soul Skill!
"Bang—!!"
Dugu Yan's fist smashed into Yu Tianheng's chest.
Blue lightning burst apart as Yu Tianheng was sent flying, crashing heavily onto the ground.
He dropped to one knee, clutching his chest as he coughed violently.
Clearly, having an Amplification Soul Skill forcibly broken was not a pleasant experience.
"Boss!"
Yufeng's expression changed drastically.
He forcibly twisted his direction, beat his cyan wings, and turned back toward Dugu Yan.
"Boss, are you all right?"
Yufeng shouted anxiously.
"Cough, cough... Do I look all right?"
Yu Tianheng's voice was hoarse.
During their last encounter, he had not known the exact effects of Dugu Yan's Third Soul Skill and had been caught off guard by the Petrification control.
This time, he had directly activated Wrath of Thunder, intending to resist the control through the violent power of lightning.
But he had never expected Dugu Yan's Soul Skill to have grown stronger!
It was more than just stronger—it had undergone a qualitative transformation!
Originally, Petrification could only briefly restrict his movements. But in that instant just now, even his thoughts had nearly come to a halt!
The Soul Power weakening effect of Jade Phosphorous Blue Poison had also far exceeded expectations, forcibly breaking Wrath of Thunder!
Yu Tianheng suddenly raised his head. His gaze passed over Dugu Yan and fixed firmly on Yu Cheng.
What a powerful support skill!
The amplification from merely the First Soul Skill had brought earth-shattering changes to Dugu Yan's control and poison attacks!
"Together, we'll hold back Dugu Yan!"
Yu Tianheng gritted his teeth and rose to his feet, shouting, "Osler, leave that side to you! Finish it quickly!"
"Understood!"
Osler answered.
He arrived before Ye Lingling and gave a slight bow with feigned gentlemanliness. "Ling Ling, are you going down yourself, or should I help you?"
Ye Lingling did not even look at him. She merely raised her hand calmly, and the phantom of a pinkish-white begonia flower appeared in her palm.
A gentle beam of light shot from the flower's stamen, crossing half the arena before landing precisely on Dugu Yan.
"Ling Ling, the captain hasn't even been hurt yet. Why have you started healing already?"
Osler laughed.
Yu Cheng stepped forward and stood in front of Ye Lingling.
Looking at Osler, the corners of his mouth curled slightly. "Brother, it seems you haven't taken me seriously."
Osler froze for a moment, then shrugged.
"Master Yu Cheng, I admit your theories are excellent. The discovery of Whale Rubber has been a tremendous help to the Soul Master world. But..."
His tone shifted as his gaze fell on the lone yellow Soul Ring surrounding Yu Cheng.
"The Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul has almost zero combat power, doesn't it?"
He spread his hands, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness. "Honestly, I don't understand why the captain let you take the field. But since you're standing in the arena..."
Osler's gaze suddenly became sharp. "Excuse me!"
He did not use a Soul Skill. He simply lunged forward and swiped his claws!
He intended to use the most Soul Power-efficient method to "invite" this one-ring theory master off the arena.
Then, he saw Yu Cheng move.
He did not retreat or block. Instead, he turned sideways, stepped in, and raised his leg!
The movements were so concise, as if he had practiced them thousands upon thousands of times.
Had Osler not possessed the Black Panther Martial Soul and exceptional dynamic vision, he might not have been able to see that series of movements clearly.
"Bang!!"
Osler only felt a terrifying force strike his abdomen, sending him flying backward beyond his control!
He barely adjusted his balance in midair and stumbled several steps upon landing before managing to steady himself.
Yu Cheng withdrew his leg and patted nonexistent dust from his trouser leg.
"Besides theoretical research, I'm also somewhat skilled with my fists and feet."
The entire venue fell silent.
In the VIP room, the smile froze on Bai Baoshan's chubby face.
Meng Shenji's fingers, which had been rolling prayer beads, also paused for an instant.
A one-ring Blue Silver Grass Soul Master had actually sent an Agility Attack Type Soul Grandmaster flying?
The Committee Members exchanged glances and smiled knowingly.
They might have found a treasure!
On the arena.
Osler clutched his stomach, feeling the burning pain there. His mind was struggling to process what had happened.
"Just now, I was kicked flying by a one-ring Blue Silver Grass Soul Master?"
"I didn't even have time to resist!"
"A hallucination! I definitely didn't sleep well last night!"
Osler muttered to himself and shook his head vigorously.
"Hmph, I'm getting serious now!"
He let out a low roar as his First Soul Ring lit up.
His speed instantly rose by thirty percent. He transformed into a black shadow that was difficult to catch and pounced toward Yu Cheng again!
"Good."
Yu Cheng's gaze sharpened.
After the Soul Skill amplification, Osler's speed far surpassed what it had been before.
But it was not without traces.
Having absorbed the energy of Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng, Yu Cheng's spiritual power had already far exceeded that of Soul Masters at the same level.
Combined with the amplification of his First Soul Skill.
At this moment, Osler's swift, wind-like figure appeared to Yu Cheng as though it had slowed down several times over.
Turn sideways, raise his hand.
Catch and Neutralize!
"Slap!"
Yu Cheng's palm precisely struck the back of Osler's hand, knocking his attack off course.
At the same time, he twisted his waist, and his other leg lashed out like a whip!
Turning Back Kick!
"Bang—!!"
This muffled impact was even heavier.
Osler felt as though his jaw had been struck by an iron hammer. His entire body tipped backward beyond his control, and he was sent flying once again!
"Ughhh..."
He flipped halfway through the air and slammed heavily onto the arena floor, letting out a pained whimper.
"Osler! Stop playing around!"
Yu Tianheng's furious roar came from the other side of the arena.
His situation was extremely bad at the moment.
Having been hit by Jade Phosphorous Blue Poison, the circulation of his Soul Power had slowed, while the power of his lightning was continuously weakened by the toxin.
Although Yufeng was desperately keeping Dugu Yan occupied, he could only launch minor harassment attacks.
At this moment, with Yu Cheng's support, Dugu Yan's poison mist covered nearly half the arena, forcing the two of them back step by step.
"Ughhh..."
Osler clutched his swollen jaw, tears nearly spilling from his eyes.
I want to finish this too, Boss!
But something is seriously wrong here!
He stared fixedly at Yu Cheng. That reaction speed, that force behind his kick...
And you still called yourself a Support Soul Master!
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