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He understands too well!
However, Qian Daoliu still had a question. His gaze fell on his son's seemingly calm face, and he finally asked it.
"How exactly did you figure out... that Bibi Dong never truly let go of Yu Xiaogang?"
He recalled Bibi Dong's performance over the years: she handled affairs in Spirit City with decisiveness and ruthlessness; her resume was splendid, as if she had completely severed ties with the past; she was always at the forefront when hunting down Fallen Soul Master, showing no mercy; and she showed unprecedented hostility and suppression towards the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, as if she had an irreconcilable hatred for that sect.
"She acted decisively and ruthlessly enough. Everyone thought she had repented, come to her senses, recognized reality, and truly become a tool of the Spirit Hall," Qian Daoliu said slowly. This was also his view at one time. "Only you have consistently suppressed her, treating her as the most useful tool, yet always on guard against her. You... knew all along that she was pretending?"
"Oh."
A sneer escaped Qian Xunji's throat, shattering the solemnity of the hall. He raised his eyes, his gaze devoid of any reverence for his father. Those bright golden eyes seemed to see right through a person's soul, causing Qian Daoliu to involuntarily avert his gaze.
"A disguise? She may have fooled everyone, perhaps even herself for a time." Qian Xunji's voice was calm yet carried a chilling edge. "But a lie is still a lie."
He leaned forward slightly, as if explaining a very simple truth.
"Old man, you don't understand what true hatred looks like." His words were like the cold edge of a knife. "If you truly hate someone to the bone, you will spare no effort to completely crush them, leaving no trace, from body to soul."
At this moment, his gaze was sharp, as if he had seen through all the illusions and truths.
"What kind of person is Bibi Dong? She's vindictive and ruthless to the core! If she truly hates Yu Xiaogang for betraying her, for his cowardice and incompetence, and for his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, as she appears, then..."
A cold smile curled at the corner of Qian Xunji's lips. "With her abilities, how could Yu Xiaogang still be alive? How could he just be conducting some trivial theoretical research outside, and even be able to take on disciples unscathed?"
"If Bibi Dong truly hated him, Yu Xiaogang should have died long ago." His tone was resolute. "But she never truly tried to kill him. Even her suppression of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan seemed more like a displaced anger, a performance, a way of... trying to convince herself that she really hated him."
Qian Daoliu remained silent. He finally understood that his seemingly insane son was not ignorant of human nature, but rather saw through the darkest and most vulnerable parts of it all too well.
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The incident did not affect the continuation of the Advanced Soul Master Tournament the following day.
Among the spectators, Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect secured a prime viewing spot, while Qian Xunji Pope the Spirit Hall, did not need to share a seat with anyone.
For the finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Spirit City specially set aside a venue. This venue is located in the center of Spirit City. The huge arena is a full hundred meters in diameter and is entirely constructed of granite.
Pope Qian Xunji's Pope Palace was located directly in front of this venue, and Qian Xunji could see the entire venue from his vantage point looking down.
The most important aspect of the competition remains the draw, which is completely free of any shady dealings.
They heard that the Exotic Beast Academy was facing off against the Spirit Hall Third Team.
Dai Weisi smiled confidently.
During the preliminary and qualifying rounds of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Weisi had already gained a deep understanding of the formidable strength of the Spirit Hall Third Team.
Then his smile froze.
As a team that receives guaranteed admission, Star Luo Royal First Team does not receive a bye.
His opponent this time is Skywater Academy.
Sea Spear Douluo also returned with the results of the draw.
The Sea God Island Team's opponent is -- Spirit Hall First Team!
Sea Spear Douluo was initially very confident, but after seeing the level and configuration of the Spirit Hall First Team members, he became less confident.
How should I put it?
The Soul King is always a liability in a team.
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Exotic Beast Academy
Cai Wenji looked at the opponent the Summoner had assigned her, said nothing, and simply warmed up silently.
The teachers from the Exotic Beast Academy and Dai Mubai and the others on the side were rather excited.
Dai Mubai almost stood up in anger and pointed at the Spirit Hall, accusing them of rigging the deal.
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Under the powerful matching mechanism, everyone's smiles faded.
Cai Wenji glanced in the direction of the Spirit Hall Third Team. During the preliminary rounds, Tian Yue had already advanced to the Soul Emperor level.
The rest of my teammates are all around level 58 or 59, and they look like they could break through at any time. Of course, the support is still a bit of a drag, barely reaching level 55.
Cai Wenji glanced again at Yao, who possessed a fate-related Soul Skill that allowed her to foresee danger.
The silly roe deer didn't even notice the lottery results; it was happily chatting with people on the side.
It's not a big problem.
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The match begins, and both teams take to the field.
The Exotic Beast Academy team uses a 4-1-2 formation.
In short, Cai Wenji, along with her companions Yao, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuyue, charged at the forefront, while an agility-type Soul Master harassed and attacked from the flanks or provided support in the middle, and a control-type Soul Master, Meng Yiran, and a support stayed behind.
With their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuyue acted together. Facing a team composed entirely of Soul King and one Soul Emperor, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuyue, who were only Soul Ancestor at the time, would have been best to use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill from the start if they wanted to contribute.
As soon as the referee announced the start, Yao immediately possessed Cai Wenji and clung to her, then began cheering Cai Wenji on. There's no such thing as a wrong nickname, only a wrong name; Yao truly lived up to her nickname, "The scoundrel Yao."
Zhu Zhuyue and Dai Mubai immediately unleashed their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and a white tiger with dark purple stripes appeared, then pounced fiercely.
Its enormous body is overwhelming when it fights, easily crushing ordinary Soul Master. A single claw strike can severely injure a defensive Soul Master of the same level.
Unfortunately, Dai Mubai encountered a team composed entirely of Soul King, and his opponents all possessed top-tier Martial Soul.
The enormous white tiger claw was blocked by Tian Yue. Tian Yue's Martial Soul is a top-tier Power Attack System Beast Martial Soul, renowned for its extreme power and invincible defense.
Amidst the astonished gazes of the audience, the enormous Hell White Tiger clashed with Tian Yue's hands, which were covered in golden scales and transformed into sharp claws!
"Boom--!"
A dull thud accompanied by a shockwave of Soul Power spread outwards, causing the spectators at the edge of the arena to instinctively retreat, fearing they would be caught in the blast.
The Hell White Tiger's claws, sharp enough to tear apart an ordinary Soul King, slammed into Tian Yue's arm armor covered in thick golden scales. It only produced a string of dazzling sparks and a teeth-grinding metallic clang, without leaving the slightest mark!
"Not bad strength, but unfortunately, it's still far from enough!" Tian Yue grinned, her teeth gleaming with a metallic sheen. Without even taking a step back, her other, fully crocodile-like giant claw, accompanied by a piercing shriek that seemed to tear through the air, lashed out at the Hell White Tiger's waist and abdomen!
Its speed far exceeded the range that the massive Hell White Tiger could dodge!
"Sizzle--!"
A golden claw flashed, and a huge wound was instantly torn open on the solid energy body of the Hell White Tiger, with dark purple energy oozing out like blood! The massive white tiger let out a painful roar, and its body became somewhat ethereal.
Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuyue, who were controlling the fusion technique within the Hell White Tiger, both groaned and turned pale. The vast difference between Soul Ancestor and a Soul Emperor was vividly demonstrated at this moment!
It's not something that can be remedied by a single Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
However, just as Tian Yue was preparing to press her advantage and crush the seemingly mighty fused beast in one fell swoop, a melodious and ethereal zither tune rang out at the opportune moment.
The shimmering, iridescent Hujia Qin floated in the air, its gentle green sound waves falling precisely on the massive body of the Hell White Tiger like a silent spring rain. The enormous wound torn open by the Golden Crocodile King healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, the spilled energy was re-condensed, and the Hell White Tiger's aura instantly stabilized, even becoming more refined than before!
"Tsk, what a troublesome support." Tian Yue spat in dissatisfaction, her golden pupils locking onto Cai Wenji, who was possessed by Yao and standing at the forefront of the team. "I'll take care of you first!"
She suddenly exerted force with her feet, and the entire arena seemed to tremble. Her golden figure shot straight towards Cai Wenji like a cannonball! A terrifying sense of oppression swept over them!
"Go, Sister Ji! Hit her!" Yao, clinging to Cai Wenji, was still carefree, waving her little fists and cheering her on.
Seeing Tian Yue, the strongest Soul Emperor, take the initiative to attack Cai Wenji, Dai Mubai breathed a sigh of relief.
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Tian Yue certainly knew about this support-type Soul Master named Cai Wenji. It was said that although she was a support, her combat strength was no weaker than that of Power Attack System Soul Master.
However, the petite blonde girl in front of her was too deceptive in appearance, and coupled with the healing Soul Skill she had just used, Tian Yue had never personally witnessed the terrifying combat power of this support-type offensive Soul Master, so she naturally underestimated her.
They wanted to eliminate her first, treating her as a weak support character.
Golden, scale-covered claws reached for Cai Wenji.
However...
He could no longer move.
The golden crocodile claws that could have easily torn wounds on the giant tiger were now firmly grasped by a small, fair hand.
The originally melodious piano music became more stirring.
One after another, dazzling streams of light representing amplification skills flew out from the Hujia Qin and disappeared into Cai Wenji's body.
Even the Soul Ancestor support behind her used Soul Skill on Cai Wenji.
A continuous stream of vitality flows into the body, and this vitality is transformed into powerful physical qualities.
Cai Wenji's body became agile and full of vitality at a glance; even her muscles were long, well-proportioned, and possessed a life-giving beauty.
What happened next on the stage left all the spectators, including many powerful figures in the VIP seats, speechless.
The expected scene of a support-type Soul Master being instantly defeated did not occur. Instead, the Soul Emperor Tian Yue, a rising star of the Spirit Hall, was slammed into the ground by that seemingly harmless blonde support girl holding Hujia Qin a traditional Chinese stringed instrument) in the purest and most violent way!
Boom! Debris flew from the arena.
"Cough!" Caught off guard, Tian Yue's blood surged and her internal organs trembled as she was hit, a sweet taste rising in her throat. A tremendous sense of humiliation and rage instantly replaced her initial astonishment.
She's Golden Crocodile Dragon! A top-tier Beast Martial Soul Master renowned for her strength and defense! A Six-Ring Soul Emperor! How could she possibly be suppressed by a support-type Soul Master in pure strength?!
Moreover, he was a Soul Emperor, while the other party was merely a Soul King.
The crocodile claw that Cai Wenji was holding tightly suddenly exerted force, its sharp claw tip flashing with armor-piercing golden light, and fiercely grabbed at Cai Wenji's fair wrist!
However, just as her claws were about to touch the skin—
The layers of amplifying halos around Cai Wenji suddenly burst forth with even more dazzling light! The defensive, strength, and Soul Power amplification from her own support, the ultimate life amplification from her own Hujia Qin playing, and the physical attributes converted from life force all merged perfectly at this moment!
"Buzz--"
A soft green light instantly enveloped Cai Wenji's wrist.
Tian Yue's crocodile claws, powerful enough to tear through steel, slashed down fiercely!
"Sizzle!"
A sickeningly loud sound rang out. The green light fluctuated violently, and the shield provided by Yao's possession shattered instantly. The sharp claws finally touched the flesh, cutting several deep wounds that revealed the bone, and blood gushed out instantly!
But that's all!
The moment the wound appeared, an immense, almost terrifying surge of life energy erupted from Cai Wenji's body, like the most potent wound medicine, visibly causing the muscle fibers at the wound to twitch and heal! The bleeding stopped, and her skin regained its smoothness!