Finals, One-Word Battle Armor
It must be admitted that the Holy Spirit Cult in this era is indeed "full of talent".
Even though several regular players were lost in the previous rounds, the Reserve Team came on as substitutes in the finals still possessed the strength of a Soul Emperor.
Therefore, in this final, the Holy Spirit Team's lineup still consists of two Soul Saint and five Soul Emperor, making their overall strength on paper almost the highest among all participating teams.
On the other hand, the Spirit Pagoda has one Soul Saint, two Soul Emperor, and four Soul King. Judging from their cultivation levels alone, the difference is indeed not small.
The competition follows the same format as before, consisting of two rounds: individual and team competitions. The individual competition will be held first.
The first contestant sent by the Holy Spirit Team was a level 66 defensive Soul Emperor named Lu Genggeng.
He was tall and imposing; when he stepped onto the ring, he was like a moving city wall.
The Holy Spirit Cult clearly intended to use its powerful defense to wear down the opponent's stamina, creating an advantage for its teammates.
However, what they did not expect was that the first person to appear at the Spirit Pagoda was Captain Jin Li.
Even if the Evil Soul Master of the Holy Spirit Cult are powerful, Jin Li is no less formidable.
The combination of their Ultimate Attribute, their ability to counter Evil Soul Master, and the difference in their cultivation levels made the outcome of their match a foregone conclusion.
Jin Li's attacks were swift and decisive, and after several rounds of combat, Lu Genggeng's defenses were broken through layer by layer.
If the referee hadn't intervened in time, Lu Genggeng might not have survived.
However, his injury is quite serious, and he will likely be unable to play in the upcoming team matches.
Jin Li didn't even exert much effort; she stood in the center of the arena, patted non-existent dust off her hands, and looked as relaxed as if she had just warmed up.
The entire arena erupted in deafening cheers. Jin Li stood on the stage, her chin slightly raised, a barely suppressed smile on her lips, clearly enjoying the feeling.
Yan Feng, the captain of the Holy Spirit Team, stood in the Preparation Area, his gaze fixed on Jin Li on the arena, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.
He didn't hesitate for long and made a decision after a moment.
If an individual player concedes defeat, the match proceeds directly to the team battle.
In terms of overall strength, the Holy Spirit Team's lineup is indeed stronger than that of the Spirit Pagoda. With two Soul Saint against one Soul Saint, and five Soul Emperor against two Soul Emperor and four Soul King, the Holy Spirit Team clearly has the advantage.
Yan Feng's choice seemed correct to everyone. Rather than being worn down one by one by Jin Li in the individual competition, it was better to switch directly to the team battle and overwhelm the opponent with the overall strength of the lineup.
But will everything really develop as he predicted?
Soon, the seven-person team competition officially began.
The two contestants took turns stepping onto the ring and stood facing each other.
When the seven members of the Holy Spirit Team simultaneously released their martial spirits and lit up their respective Soul Ring, the fierce and oppressive aura almost solidified, like a dark cloud pressing down on the arena.
The audience watching this scene couldn't help but feel a pang of worry for the Chuanling Team.
With the referee's whistle, the match officially began.
Without any probing, the Holy Spirit Team launched the first attack. Seven figures pressed forward almost simultaneously, their movements tacit and decisive.
Captain Yan Feng set his sights on Jin Li, having already deduced from previous matches that he might not be able to defeat her.
But he was, after all, a Soul Saint, and he was quite confident that he could hold Jin Li off for a while.
As long as the opponent's strongest fighter can be held back, the rest of the teammates can be defeated one by one.
Vice-captain Tang Ya silently sided with Wang Dong'er. Wang Dong'er had demonstrated considerable combat prowess in previous matches, so Tang Ya, a Soul Saint, was chosen to suppress her.
Clearly, Bei Bei's "sacrifice" only awakened Tang Ya for a moment; she is still Holy Spirit Cult and Evil Soul Master, so it was all for naught.
As for the third Soul Emperor of the Spirit Pagoda He Caitou, the Holy Spirit Team only sent one Soul Emperor to deal with him.
Although the Holy Spirit Cult's headquarters are located in the Sun Moon Empire, and some Evil Soul Master within the cult also practice Soul Tool, the vast majority of Evil Soul Master still look down on Soul Engineer at heart.
The remaining four Soul Emperor naturally targeted the four Soul King- level members of the Spirit Pagoda.
With Soul Emperor facing off against Soul King, and the Soul Emperor's cultivation level being a whole major realm higher, it seemed like a sure win for him.
If these four Soul King are dealt with quickly, the Spirit Pagoda will immediately be besieged and in dire straits.
Most viewers sighed inwardly, feeling that the Spirit Pagoda was probably doomed.
However, some observant Soul Master at the scene noticed some unusual details: when the four Soul King of the Spirit Pagoda faced the four Soul Emperor who were charging at them with ferocious expressions and menacing auras, they showed no fear whatsoever.
It's not the kind of fearless "willingness to die," but a genuine composure born of confidence.
Their gazes were calm, their breathing steady, and even their posture remained unchanged as their opponent approached.
Some people could even catch a faint smile at the corner of their mouths, a smile that couldn't help but make them laugh at the thought of what was about to happen.
Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, the four Soul King of the Spirit Pagoda suddenly shone with a metallic luster.
In the blink of an eye, their bodies were covered by a layer of metal armor of various shapes, some heavy and stable, others light and fluid.
Each suit of armor conforms to the wearer's body curves, like a second skin tailor-made for them.
Many people in the audience immediately thought of "Soul Tool Armor," since members of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy had also worn Soul Tool Armor in previous matches, and the visual effect was indeed somewhat similar.
However, a true Soul Engineer could immediately tell the difference; what these people were wearing was definitely not ordinary Soul Tool Armor.
The metallic texture, the flowing patterns and luster on the armor, and the aura that perfectly matched the wearer's Soul Power were all fundamentally different from the Soul Tool Armor they were familiar with.
The reason these four were so composed and confident on the stage was because of their armor.
And what they were wearing was the "Experimental Subject No. 1" that Gongyang Mo had mentioned before the competition.
Having brought forging techniques back to this era, how could Huo Yuhao not research Battle Armor?
That was the culmination of Soul Tool after ten thousand years, the highest form of fusion between Soul Master and Soul Tool.
Under Huo Yuhao's patient guidance, the Spirit Pagoda is now able to independently craft One-Word Battle Armor.
Although it's only the most basic entry-level item, the amplification it provides is enough to transform Soul Master who wears it.
The four of them were wearing their own unique One-Word Battle Armor.
The moment the Battle Armor was donned, the aura of the four suddenly surged, almost instantly raising their cultivation level from the Soul King level to the Soul Saint level.
The four Soul Emperor of the Holy Spirit Team standing opposite them had just rushed close, their faces originally bearing ferocious and contemptuous smiles, but upon suddenly sensing the change in their opponents' auras, they all froze in place.
Their expressions froze, as if a pause button had been pressed; the contempt in their eyes shattered instantly, replaced by an undisguised terror.
They had no idea what had happened. Just a moment ago there were four Soul King, how did they suddenly become four Soul Saint?
The change in momentum was too sudden and too far beyond their comprehension, so much so that they were even a beat too slow to recover.