Four-on-Four (Part 2)

"Senior, then I shall grant your wish."

"Second Soul Skill, Phantom Dragon Demon Body!" Its true name is Chaofeng Dragon Body, but regardless of the name, the effect remains the same. All attributes are doubled, a numerical value that is incredibly overpowered.

At this moment, the Chaofeng Dragon Claw was no longer something Chen Zifeng could easily fend off.

But power-attack types almost always come equipped with enhancement skills, and Chen Zifeng was no exception.

After activating his soul skill, he found that he still couldn't suppress Mu Xuanheng, and was even being slightly suppressed in return.

So strong! This was his first impression.

A four-ring Soul Ancestor suppressing a five-ring Soul King was something that exceeded everyone's expectations.

One must realize, this was no ordinary Soul King; this was the contemporary Shrek Seven Devils, bolstered by teammates' enhancements and the weakening of their opponents.

"Chen Zifeng, what is going on with you!"

Ma Xiaotao, suspended in mid-air, was still holding her own, even maintaining a slight advantage.

The support behind her played a massive role. Without Gongyang Mo and Yao Haoxuan, she absolutely would not have been able to withstand Ling Luochen and Dai Yueheng combined.

She was already the team's greatest advantage.

However, Xixi had yet to make a move. As an agility-attack Soul King, once she struck, it would likely be a one-hit kill, and the outcome would surely be reversed.

Chen Zifeng felt bitter; Mu Xuanheng's combat power was far stronger than he had anticipated.

He was supposed to be the primary point of advantage, planning to break through Mu Xuanheng first, then take down Xixi, and finally coordinate with Ma Xiaotao to secure victory through a pincer attack.

As it turned out, he was stuck at the very first step. A five-ring couldn't beat a four-ring.

"Junior, I'm sorry, but I must get past you." Chen Zifeng activated his soul skill directly, though its effect remained unclear.

This was because Xixi had already found an opening and arrived in front of Yao Haoxuan.

Chen Zifeng's sword could only be swung toward Xixi.

The loss of Yao Haoxuan had too great an impact.

Ma Xiaotao: "We can't drag this out any longer, Gongyang Mo!"

Possessing support capabilities close to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the buffs Gongyang Mo provided to Ma Xiaotao shouldn't have been this meager.

Two purple soul rings lit up, generating yellow and green halos above the heads of Ma Xiaotao and Chen Zifeng.

The Rainbow Dragon also possessed halo-type effects.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Phoenix Roaring Sky Strike."

Dai Yueheng: "How many times must I say it? That move of yours is useless against me!" He was confident he could block this strike.

After all, Gongyang Mo wasn't providing full support.

But the enhancements didn't come from Gongyang Mo alone; Yao Haoxuan also unleashed his soul skill. His soul skill wasn't just an enhancement; it also included a debuff.

Debuff-type activation is a very annoying effect, as it can be equated to even greater offensive enhancement.

It made Ma Xiaotao's soul skill power even more formidable.

Fortunately, Dai Yueheng wasn't the only one bearing the brunt of it.

Ling Luochen: "Second Soul Skill, Ice Armor Protection; Fifth Soul Skill, Ice Radiance Ring."

Her Ice Radiance Ring could significantly weaken the soul skills of fire-attribute soul masters.

Yet, a dual-buffed Ma Xiaotao was simply stronger than the two of them combined.

"Fifth Soul Skill, Phoenix Cloud Piercing Strike." This powerful single-target attack struck Dai Yueheng, making it difficult for him to endure.

The battle still appeared normal, with Xixi intercepted by Chen Zifeng and Ma Xiaotao battling Ling Luochen and Dai Yueheng.

But Mu Xuanheng was still there: "Senior Chen Zifeng, have you forgotten that your opponent is me?"

Chen Zifeng held his Soul Chasing Sword: "Gongyang Mo has opened his support halos, and Yao Haoxuan is still applying debuffs. You could say your strength is only at half capacity right now; you don't really think you can break through me, do you?"

A four-ring failing to break a five-ring was a realistic issue, and in everyone's eyes, it was only natural.

"But I haven't used my fourth soul skill yet."

Mu Xuanheng's simple sentence immediately made Chen Zifeng feel that something was wrong.

"Even with a powerful soul skill, under Yao Haoxuan's debuff, you couldn't possibly break my defense."

Mu Xuanheng: "Therefore, this isn't an offensive soul skill, but a special effect! Disaster-Fortune Reversal!"

The fourth soul ring lit up, and Yao Haoxuan's debuff instantly transformed into an enhancement. The situation reversed in an instant.

"What's going on? Wasn't I being weakened by Yao Haoxuan?" Chen Zifeng was horrified; he couldn't handle a weakened Mu Xuanheng, and now he feared he was about to be finished off.

A long-range claw strike was launched, and as expected, it was split by the long sword. A massive amount of ice crystals followed behind the claw imprint.

The one who reacted faster than Chen Zifeng was Ling Luochen: "Ultimate Ice? How is that possible?"

Compared to the others, Ma Xiaotao was much calmer. She had long since witnessed Mu Xuanheng's Ultimate Ice.

Taking advantage of Ling Luochen's distraction, she immediately launched an attack. "Sixth Soul Skill, Phoenix Meteor Shower!"

At the same time, Gongyang Mo also noticed the situation was dire and used a ten-thousand-year soul skill to boost his two teammates.

Going all out when faced with variables is the only way to go.

The ice crystals left Chen Zifeng overwhelmed, and the melee claws followed closely behind, knocking him out of the match in just two strikes.

In another direction, Ma Xiaotao unleashed her full power, activating her fifth and sixth soul skills simultaneously. She tanked a White Tiger Intense Light Wave head-on, but also sent Ling Luochen flying.

"Phew, that's fine, it's still winnable. I just need a few more meteor showers," Ma Xiaotao comforted herself, forgetting that Xixi was still in play.

The Lightning Leopard appeared like a ghost beside the two support soul masters. The occasional crackle of lightning announced their elimination.

Deprived of their extra buffs, Ma Xiaotao was firmly suppressed by the Ultimate Ice of Mu Xuanheng, and Dai Yueheng seized the opportunity to launch an all-out attack: "White Tiger Destruction Kill."

Besieged by the three of them, Ma Xiaotao was also declared eliminated.

A small four-on-four match, yet it was fought with such intensity. One must be cautious during a match, otherwise, one might end up like Ling Luochen, caught in a moment of vulnerability and taken out.

Chen Zifeng smiled bitterly: "The junior is too strong. Even though he is only a four-ring Soul Ancestor, he is far stronger than me, a five-ring Soul King. I reckon only the captain and Dai Yueheng could stand a chance against him."

Ma Xiaotao: "He possesses Ultimate Ice, which counters me heavily. It might be simpler for Dai Yueheng to fight him."

Unlike the two of them who were sighing with emotion, Ling Luochen chose to be brave for once: "Junior, could you let me experience Ultimate Ice for a moment?"

"Are you sure, Senior Sister?"

"I'm sure."

Ling Luochen extended her hand, hoping to use Mu Xuanheng's power to briefly convert the ice within her own body into Ultimate Ice.

The others looked over as well, wanting to see just how strong a Soul King with Ultimate Ice could be.

"Great Cold No Snow!" Mu Xuanheng struck with his palm, shattering the ice armor on Ling Luochen's body.

The biting cold air directly frostbit Ling Luochen.

The entire arena fell silent, everyone staring at Mu Xuanheng as if he were a monster. Ling Luochen's expression was even worse than ever.

"The junior's Ultimate Ice is truly formidable," Ling Luochen gritted her teeth to offer praise.

"Isn't this what you wanted to experience, Senior Sister? I specifically used a soul skill for it."

The people around them were all holding back their laughter.

Meanwhile, Mu Xuanheng looked incredibly calm.

This was because he was being lectured by Xue Di, who was forcibly helping him adjust the way he used Great Cold No Snow.

Gongyang Mo: "The junior isn't even 13 years old this year, right? That means he can participate in two Soul Fighting tournaments."

Only then did everyone realize something was off.

"A peerless genius." Everyone looked at him with immense envy.

Yan Shaozhe immediately interrupted the chatter and began to lecture the seven on their combat styles.

Mu Xuanheng hid to the side; his performance could be called perfect, so Yan Shaozhe wouldn't come to lecture him.

However, some of the things Yan Shaozhe discussed were still very beneficial to him.

When the training ended, Yan Shaozhe took him back.

"I've cancelled the freshman assessment for your promotion from first to second year. Neither you nor that Gu Yuena need to participate. During this time, you can busy yourself with your own affairs."