A blue-purple light barrier flew out, and a bright Thunder Prison trapped the two of them. At the same time, it also trapped the five Soul Masters, including Ma Rulong.
Inside, it was two against five; outside, it was also two against five.
"You really are confident, thinking the Hongchen Siblings can handle our teammates." Mu Xuanheng was very clear that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong could defeat the Hongchen Siblings. Even if they lacked some bonuses, this time they had Gongyang Mo with them.
Ma Rulong was naturally confident: "The Hongchen Siblings are not as simple as you see. Compared to them, you two should worry more about yourselves."
He reached out, produced an emblem, and stuck it to his back. It was a Level 7 Soul Tool that could greatly enhance his power. Lin Xi, Mi Jia, and Chen Fei, meanwhile, utilized the Nine Transformation Soul Changing Instrument.
"That Princess Jiujiu's idea was good, so we decided to borrow it. Dealing with the two of you, we really can't afford to relax even a little."
Ma Rulong tossed a small golden ball to Chen Fei, while he himself shouldered a golden cannon barrel and began to bombard them fiercely.
Gu Yuena erected earthen walls in front of her to resist the cannon fire of the Soul Tools.
Mu Xuanheng spread his Chaofeng wings, ascending into mid-air to seek an opportunity to attack the trio.
The Void Dragon Claw tore through the void, striking toward the Nine Transformation Soul Changing Instrument. Unexpectedly, the Nine Transformation Soul Changing Instrument did not show any reaction.
"Our elder long ago saw that your special method was to shatter space. We specifically prepared the Level 7 Soul Tool, the Forbidden Air Stele, for you. Your space-shattering method is ineffective against us." Lin Xi was very proud of their advance preparations.
Mu Xuanheng, on the other hand, was somewhat disappointed: "As expected, you couldn't possibly fully utilize the Soul Tools you made yourselves. This is truly unfair to the Soul Masters fighting against you."
Ma Rulong immediately retorted: "Being able to use Soul Tools made by others is also a skill. It is your mistake for not accepting Soul Tools."
He immediately shifted his focus, targeting Mu Xuanheng. Xiao Xiafeng handed him a steamed bun, and he took a bite, wanting to make his firepower even more intense.
Mu Xuanheng could only dodge back and forth in the air.
The trio also changed their target, going after Gu Yuena.
The cannon fire could not suppress Gu Yuena's elemental counterattacks. The Soul Tools they could use were also far inferior to Ma Rulong's.
"Damn it, don't underestimate us."
The small golden ball was thrown out, and a small monkey emerged.
It squeaked twice, its figure suddenly expanding, turning into a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast.
The giant ape swung its fist at Gu Yuena.
Her aura was hidden very well; even a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast could not detect it.
"The Nine Transformation Soul Changing Instrument requires four people to achieve the best effect, and our fourth person is this ten-thousand-year Soul Beast."
The ape's body became even larger. Its fists hammered the ground, and the crackling lightning on the periphery was drowned out by the sound.
Amidst the crazed laughter of the few, the giant ape charged toward Gu Yuena.
"Gu Yuena, you control elements to fight, but you're no good at close-quarters combat, right?"
Ma Rulong held an additional Level 7 Soul Tool, which shot out a red beam with extremely high penetrating power: "Mu Xuanheng, don't even think about getting past."
Solve Gu Yuena first, then deal with Mu Xuanheng; victory was right before their eyes.
Outside, Huang Jinxu was also hesitating whether to break the Thunder Prison to save Gu Yuena.
But he did not move, because Mu Xuanheng was not in the slightest bit anxious.
"Ma Rulong, you still underestimate us too much."
The giant ape's charge could no longer be stopped, and they had already seen the hope of victory: "We calculated everything; you are going to lose. A control-type Soul Ancestor could never block a close-quarters strike from a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast."
A long spear pierced through, creating a bloody hole, and roaring lightning knocked the giant ape back.
Silver hair fluttered, and the Silver Dragon Spear in her hand danced with the wind: "Calculated everything? I don't think I ever said I was a control-type. Let me reiterate: I am a control-assault type."
The sound of the Silver Dragon Spear piercing the air rang out; one strike brought wind, one strike pierced with thunder, one strike exploded with scorching fire, and one strike shattered from within with flowing ice.
The dragon spear drew a circle, capable of both offense and defense.
"Twin Martial Souls?" It wasn't just the trio facing Gu Yuena; even the others were dumbfounded.
Xiao Xiao, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong in their team were already known to have Twin Martial Souls, and now there was another one.
Moreover, there had been no trace of her making a move before.
Using the images generated by special means, the audience in the arena cheered in unison: "The goddess is invincible!"
The high-level Soul Masters of Sun Moon stood up, looking at this scene in disbelief, then looked over at the Shrek side, where Yan Shaozhe and Wang Yan were equally astonished.
"Xuanheng must have known; this kid wasn't worried at all."
The Hongchen Siblings on the field couldn't see clearly, but they understood that their team's combat had encountered a problem. If five against two was failing, then they had to create an advantage in the two-against-five fight!
Meng Hongchen: "Third Soul Skill, Ice Refraction!"
She shifted again, but this time it was different.
"Be careful, she's about to use a Soul Tool." Huo Yuhao used Spiritual Detection to sense the danger, but he didn't know what it would be.
Ice-blue radiance manifested at thirteen locations on her body, forming a suit of ice-blue armor that protected her entire body.
Huo Yuhao could be certain that this kind of armor was definitely not something she could have crafted herself.
He suddenly thought of the armor that Mu Xuanheng and Gu Yuena had been working on: "No, that kind of armor is something I can't understand at all, and it might not even be part of the existing Soul Tool system." He looked at Meng Hongchen: "Your armor isn't good enough!"
Meng Hongchen's expression turned sour. Her armor was a Level 6 Soul Tool made by her grandfather; how could it not be good enough? "You won't last much longer. Bei Bei, is it? Your Martial Soul won't last much longer either, so you should be off the field soon."
Bei Bei was covered in wounds inflicted by Soul Tools; in his current state, he wouldn't be able to block even a single strike from Meng Hongchen.
"I'm still here." He Caitou stood at the front, a cigar clamped between his teeth.
They had to buy time for Mu Xuanheng and Gu Yuena. They were also buying time for Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong to recover their soul power.
"Ice Fire Poison Dragon Rotation!"
Even with Bei Bei and He Caitou blocking together, they couldn't withstand the move. Fortunately, to maximize her attack, Meng Hongchen had used her soul skill to convert the poison into raw offensive power.
"It's your turn now."
Gongyang Mo's face was pale; he had been maintaining his buffs at full power, and now his soul power was depleted. He couldn't hold on any longer.
"Don't give up!" Huo Yuhao shouted, rousing Gongyang Mo from his sinking morale.
He remembered that these two junior brothers also possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
"Wang Dong, can our soul power handle three?"
Wang Dong understood what Huo Yuhao meant: "You want to try every combination of our martial souls?" Seeing Huo Yuhao nod, he replied, "Then I'll go all out with you!"
Spirit Eye and Clear Sky Hammer combination: "Truth in the Void, Mind Storm."
Meng Hongchen almost instantly crushed her bracelet; it was the teleportation Soul Tool she had registered for the tournament.
Even so, she couldn't escape completely; she was grazed by a sliver of the attack, leaving her entire being dazed and dizzy.
The audience on the sidelines gasped, as this was not the Martial Soul Fusion Skill the two had used previously.
Xu Jiujiu murmured, "So they really did have a second Martial Soul Fusion Skill."
"Brother!"
Meng Hongchen called out to Xiao Hongchen, as they also possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
"Hongchen Attachment!"
The Hongchen siblings' Martial Soul Fusion Skill manifested, surprising everyone, though not just because of them.
It was because Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong had also unleashed their second Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
Ice Jade Scorpion and Radiant Goddess Butterfly combination: "Solo Dance in the Frost, Neon Dress of Light."
The adult form of Tang Wutong appeared; it was also the only Martial Soul Fusion Skill led by Wang Dong.
A clash of Martial Soul Fusion Skills was a rare sight, no matter how many times one witnessed it. Not all martial souls were like the White Tiger and the Hell Spirit Cat, which had fusion skills in almost every generation.
A fusion skill between Twin Martial Souls was even rarer.
Without any interruption, this clash between the two sides was evenly matched.
The Hongchen siblings still had strength in reserve, but so did Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong. The difference was that they had one more Martial Soul Fusion Skill to use.
Clear Sky Hammer and Ice Jade Scorpion combined—this was their strongest attack. Before his soul power was completely exhausted, Gongyang Mo managed to maintain the buff for this final strike.
"Fierceness in Extreme Freeze, Hammer of the Heavenly Emperor."
The giant hammer was raised high.
Huang Jinxu prepared his defenses. The audience opened their eyes wide, wanting to see the end of this battle.
But the target of this hammer was not the Hongchen siblings; it was the Thunder Prison!
Inside the Thunder Prison, after Gu Yuena revealed her second martial soul, Lin Xi and the others knew that simple attacks would have no effect.
"Captain!" They requested permission.
Ma Rulong shouted, "Initiate all backup plans!"
The Nine Transformation Soul Changing Instrument whirred, pouring all its soul power into the soul beast.
Its already massive frame grew even larger, and its combat power was greatly enhanced.
Ma Rulong: "You can't win. You see that? Soul Saint-level combat power. And I haven't even used my full strength yet."
The markings on his body erupted as a level-seven Soul Tool stimulated his body, further boosting his current combat power. "Mu Xuanheng, don't think you can go and help Gu Yuena. Your opponent is me."
He drew a greatsword; it was a masterpiece from Mingde Hall, the Sword of Judgment, a level-eight Soul Tool.
"Mu Xuanheng, this is my full strength, Ma Rulong. This sword burns my meridians and severs my future path—can you handle it?" He and the giant ape beside him roared in unison.
Mu Xuanheng did not retreat: "I'll show you my full strength as well."
Gu Yuena appeared by his side, and both raised their hands simultaneously: "Battle Armor Heng (Yue), equip!"
Creations that did not belong to this era, Battle Armors that only they could complete—the gear of the new era's soul master powerhouses—clamped onto their bodies.
Their aura surged instantly.
Neither of them switched opponents. Wind and lightning swirled around Gu Yuena, and the level-seven Soul Tool Heart of Elements shone brightly. She gripped the Silver Dragon Spear, and various elements cycled across the spearhead.
Each thrust was like a dragon, each one unique.
No one was more shocked than Lin Xi and his two companions to see this scene; Gu Yuena was suppressing the Soul Saint-level soul beast they had raised all by herself.
What was that armor? Why could it possess such power? They didn't know, but they could only pin their hopes on Ma Rulong.
The two-toned greatsword was raised above his head: "Awaken, Sword of Judgment!"
A white halo formed beneath his feet as he channeled his soul power into the Sword of Judgment.
The blade flipped, shifting from white to black: "That which is darkness, condemn the heretic!"
Mu Xuanheng immediately felt a dark aura manifest within his body. He remembered that this sword was a hard counter to Ma Xiaotao, but unfortunately for Ma Rulong, he had encountered him instead.
The great sword flipped once more, its white side facing him: "Judgment of Light!"
Mu Xuanheng: "If you were facing anyone else, you might truly be tough, but you are facing me. Fourth soul skill, Disaster-Fortune Reversal!"
The darkness within his body transformed into light, and the light aura outside only served to strengthen his power.
"Emperor Sword, Ice Extreme Peerless."
With a chilling frost, several sword auras shattered all of Ma Rulong's offensive measures.
Gu Yuena then thrust her long spear through the heart of the ape.
This seemed to signal their victory.
Suddenly, the Thunder Prison began to crack; the final strike from Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong before they lost consciousness had rescued the two of them.
Ma Rulong also saw the state of the Hongchen Siblings.
"Captain, use the combined Soul Tool."
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