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Pei Qinhu and A Ke coordinated perfectly, giving each other no chance to breathe. The Light-Dark Holy Tiger manifested, letting out a deafening roar, followed by a condensed light and dark shockwave that slammed heavily into Cai Wenji's already severely injured body!
"Boom!"
Cai Wenji was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, arcing through the air before crashing heavily to the ground some distance away. She struggled for a few moments but could no longer stand up, and a pool of blood quickly spread beneath her.
The battlefield fell silent instantly.
The absolute core of the Exotic Beast Academy, that seemingly invincible "immortal" support, finally lost all fighting power under the combined attack of the Light-Dark Holy Tiger!
"Sister Ji!" Yao, transformed into a divine deer, cried out anxiously and rushed towards the spot where Cai Wenji had fallen.
On the other hand, the Star Luo Team was greatly encouraged!
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With Cai Wenji's serious injury and departure from the battlefield, the core pillar upon which the Exotic Beast Academy relied collapsed. The situation on the battlefield instantly turned one-sided.
The Hell White Tiger, a fusion of Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuyue, continued its frantic attacks and bites, attempting to salvage the situation. However, it was clear to everyone that this was merely a desperate struggle. Without Cai Wenji's relentless and terrifying healing and attribute boosts, their defense and stamina were severely compromised. Their opponents, the Hell White Tiger fused with Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, were superior in terms of Soul Power, combat experience, and teamwork.
Under the relentless onslaught of the opponent, the Hell White Tiger that Dai Mubai had transformed into bore more and more wounds, and its dark purple aura became increasingly flickering, causing it to stagger. His face was deathly pale, his teeth clenched, and his eyes were filled with resentment, but the gap in strength could not be bridged by willpower alone.
After holding out for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and after taking a solid hit from his opponent's Hell Break, Dai Mubai finally could no longer maintain his fused state.
"Puff--"
Forced to dissolve their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuyue stumbled onto the arena, both coughing up blood and exhausted of their Soul Power, too weak to even stand.
Meanwhile, Dongfang Yao had already easily dealt with Meng Yiran and another support Soul Master behind the Exotic Beast Academy. At this moment, he was leisurely swinging the Star Sword in his hand, with his signature bright (and punchable) smile on his face, as he walked step by step toward the last member of the Exotic Beast Academy on the field—Yao, who had transformed into a divine deer but could not possess because she had no teammates.
Seeing Dongfang Yao approaching, Yao nimbly leaped back a few steps. In her divine deer form, her eyes were wary, and a multicolored halo flowed around her, but she appeared incredibly lonely and helpless. Just as Dongfang Yao had thought, there was no one left on the arena for her to possess and protect. Her powerful support abilities had become useless after losing all support.
"You little devil, you're the only one left!" Dongfang Yao said with a grin, without launching an attack immediately.
"I'm not a slacker!"
Throughout the arena, the five members of the Star Luo Royal Team (Light-Dark Holy Tiger, Dongfang Yao, and Baili Shouyue, who had just emerged from the Mirror Space with a calm expression) formed a siege, surrounding the lone Yao in the center.
The outcome is decided.
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The draw began again.
Pope Palace, Qian Renxue reviewed the competition schedule.
Thunder Academy versus Spirit Hall Academy.
Heaven Dou Royal Academy versus Star Luo Royal Academy.
The final match is almost here.
The atmosphere Pope Palace was exceptionally solemn and dignified compared to the hustle and bustle outside. Qian Renxue frowned slightly as she looked at the latest match-up arrangements, but quickly relaxed.
For the Spirit Hall First Team, whether it's Thunder Academy or any other team, in the face of an absolute difference in strength, they are nothing more than ordinary steps on the path to the championship throne.
Xiang Yu, standing beside her, stood with his arms crossed, his expression indifferent, as if what was about to happen was not a major competition, but a rehearsal with a predetermined outcome. Arthur, as always, remained composed, though occasionally a subtle hint of helplessness would flash in his deep eyes. Daji played with the ends of her hair, Dongfang Jing wiped the blade of his sword, and Bian Que still looked sleepy and listless...
Their composure stemmed from their overwhelming confidence in their strength. All of them were at least Soul Emperors, possessed Twin Martial Souls, and even had three Soul Saint supporting them. Add to that Bian Que Que's incredible support abilities, and it would be difficult for them to lose a single match in this competition. Participating in such a competition did indeed feel like the absurd experience of a "max-level god accidentally entering a newbie village."
But even such a group of geniuses faced Pope Qian Xunji's enormous plan, which could be described as "astounding".
Even someone as resolute as Arthur was still shocked by the insane and brutal plan when he recalled Qian Xunji spreading out the map of the continent and calmly explaining the "Decapitation Operation."
It wasn't because the plan was ingenious, but because it was so poorly made.
That's not the kind of strategy a normal ruler would devise—it's no longer limited to traditional infiltration, division, and war. Instead, the plan is to take advantage of the fact that all forces Spirit City and the city is relatively vulnerable when the competition reaches a critical point. The plan is to send a top-tier combat team to assassinate or kidnap the high-ranking leaders of all the opposing forces, including the two empires, the Upper Three Sects, and the Lower Four Sects, and then take over their power with swift and decisive action.
This plan sounds more like the delusions of a madman.
But tragically and terrifyingly, this seemingly insane plan, executed by the Spirit Hall, possessed astonishing feasibility.
The Spirit Hall is powerful enough.
Just as Qian Xunji calmly analyzed, the rule of this world is ultimately that strength reigns supreme.
Qian Xunji was also tired of playing house.
The military backbone of the Star Luo Empire consists of generals who have mastered Soul Power fusion techniques. The Heaven Dou Empire relies on the wealth of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and some Soul Grandmaster families. The Upper Three Sects and the Lower Four Sects are centered on the absolute martial power of their sect leaders or clan heads. The key nodes of these forces often depend on one person or a few people.
Once these "backbones" are instantly removed, the remaining power structure will collapse immediately. Just like the Soul Power fusion techniques in the army, which are extremely powerful, their core operating methods are often "monopolized" by a very small number of high-ranking officials. Once the commander-in-chief suddenly dies or disappears, the massive army loses its unified command and power core, and instantly becomes a disorganized mess, unable to form an effective resistance force. Ordinary soldiers and low-level Soul Master are meaningless in front of the top experts carefully cultivated by the Spirit Hall.
What the Spirit Hall needs to do is to use its absolute elite forces to carry out a surgical-like precision strike, paralyzing the central nervous system of all its opponents. The remaining work of incorporation and integration will then become relatively simple.
Arthur sighed softly. Reason told him that this was the fastest and most effective way to unify the continent, minimizing the losses from a prolonged war. But emotionally, this method of trampling on all rules and relying solely on brute force still made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Sure enough, even after so long, he still wasn't used to the Summoner's way of doing things.
This is insane!!!
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On the arena, the referee's loud announcement heralded the start of another match. "Spirit Hall Academy Team versus Thunder Academy Team! Both teams, enter the arena!"
The seven members of the Spirit Hall First Team slowly stood up and walked towards the entrance passage. Qian Renxue walked at the front, her golden eyes calm and unwavering. But at the last moment before stepping into the passage, her gaze swept almost imperceptibly towards the VIP seats, and then quickly passed over the preparation areas of the various battle teams below.
In that instant, her mind pieced together several key figures like a meticulously detailed map.
Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, along with his inseparable Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong, are all currently in Spirit City. The greatest source of wealth and the core of the brains of one of the Upper Three Sects have been captured in one fell swoop.
The two most talented and competitive princes of the Star Luo Empire in this generation, Dai Weisi and Dai Mubai, are both on the field. If they could be controlled or... it would directly shake the foundation of the Star Luo Empire's succession.
The Lower Four Sects have already secretly submitted to us, so they are not a concern.
The Spirit Hall has more than twenty titled elders, plus the Worship Hall.
Thinking about it carefully, with the Spirit Hall's strength, executing this plan would be a piece of cake!
Moreover, her father specifically instructed her to make her move only the moment she won the final championship and stood on the highest podium. Qian Renxue couldn't help but smile...
At the end of the passage, sunlight streamed in, revealing the arena. Opposite them, the Thunder Academy team members stood ready, with Sikong Zhen at the head, his body crackling with lightning.
Qian Renxue stepped onto the arena, her long golden hair gleaming in the sunlight. Her exquisite face was expressionless, displaying only a condescending indifference.
Beside her stood Xiang Yu, the captain of the Martial Soul Hall Team, followed by Arthur and others who stepped out one by one. Their powerful auras spread out as if they were tangible, instantly freezing the atmosphere of the entire arena.
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Standing on the arena, Sikong Zhen's gaze swept over the seven figures opposite him, and his lips twitched slightly involuntarily as an indescribable sense of powerlessness welled up in his heart.
His own Thunder Team, apart from him as captain who reached the Soul King level, consisted entirely of Soul Ancestor and Soul Elder. This was already a formidable force in the Advanced Soul Master Tournament, especially since they possessed the powerful Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, which gave them the ability to fight against most teams and even challenge opponents of higher levels.
But... the opposing team is the Spirit Hall First Team!
Those were simply a group of super-powerful fathers "fed" by Pope Qian Xunji using unimaginable methods!
Two Six-Winged Angel Soul Saint, one Twin Martial Souls Emperor, one Blazing Sun Divine Radiance Sword Soul Emperor with explosive attack power and almost invincible strength, one Nine-Tailed Sky Fox Soul Emperor with invincible control, one Jade-Scaled Flood Dragon Soul Emperor, plus the unknown support and control Soul Saint Bian Que...
This lineup can't be described as "luxurious" anymore; it's simply beyond the norm!
This completely disrupted the balance of the Soul Grandmaster Tournament!
"Even with the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill... we still can't defeat this overpowered monster." Sikong Zhen sighed bitterly to himself.
Even the strongest fusion technique has its limits. Its power depends on the total and quality of the participants' Soul Power, as well as the leader's ability to withstand it. The combined Soul Power of the seven of them might be comparable to a low-level Soul Saint, but facing the Spirit Hall First Team of several genuine Soul Saint and top-tier Soul Emperors, especially with Bian Que, a support-type Soul Saint, receiving various outrageous boosts...
The gap between the two sides can no longer be bridged by a single fusion technique.
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The order to start the match had been given. Sikong Zhen took a deep breath, suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind, and his eyes sharpened again.
Regardless, as captain, he must give it his all, even if defeat is inevitable...
On the arena, the winds of war shifted dramatically.
Faced with the pressure from the Spirit Hall First Team, Thunder Academy held nothing back, immediately unleashing their strongest trump card— the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill!
The seven team members synchronized their Soul Power, and amidst the flashes of light, all their Soul Power flowed into the body of Captain Sikong Zhen, who stood at the forefront. Under the infusion of the immense Soul Power, Sikong Zhen's body swelled violently, and dazzling golden lightning shot into the sky, enveloping him into a golden lightning giant several meters tall!
This giant was composed entirely of lightning energy condensed to the extreme. Crackling arcs of electricity leaped and raged around it, even affecting the celestial phenomena. The originally clear sky suddenly darkened, dark clouds gathered, and streaks of lightning, like silver snakes, struck the area around the arena, producing deafening roars.
The entire arena was now transformed into a domain of thunder, filled with a destructive aura.
Standing behind Sikong Zhen, Yu Tianxin looked at the golden giant before her, who seemed like Thunder God descending to earth. Even though she had seen him many times before, her eyes were filled with undisguised shock and envy, but even more so with a sense of resentment and doubt.
He had tried more than once to lead the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill with his genius, possessing the "Number One Beast Martial Soul in the World," the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. In terms of Martial Soul quality and the ferocious attribute of lightning, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was definitely not weak, and should even be stronger. However, each attempt ended in a crushing defeat. It wasn't that the Soul Power rejected him, but rather that his body, strengthened by Dragon Transformation transformation, still couldn't withstand the explosive and massive Soul Power resulting from the fusion of the seven Soul Power. Just one attempt had damaged his body, causing him to suffer severe injuries and vomit blood.
But why? Why is Sikong Zhen Martial Soul is merely "simple" lightning, able to withstand it? And even to harness it for his own use, unleashing such terrifying power?
Yu Tianxin stared intently at the core of the thunder giant; he couldn't comprehend it.
He didn't know that Sikong Zhen's Martial Soul was far more than just "simple lightning." It was a deeper power, closer to the origin of lightning, with extreme lightning attributes and divine power on top of it. This was a divine martial Martial Soul no weaker than that of Six-Winged Angel, only it didn't have the innate level ten Soul Power bestowed by the gods.
However, just as the Thunder Academy students felt a glimmer of hope due to the powerful aura of this fusion technique, the Spirit Hall First Team remained calm and composed.
Qian Renxue didn't even glance at the thunder giant.
Arthur stepped forward from behind her, facing the thunderous giant radiating divine might. His face remained expressionless; he simply raised his right hand.
The Oath Shield! Also known as the Holy Shield!
A seemingly simple yet divinely imbued shield of light instantly materialized in front of him. At the same time, Bian Que, who had been Bian Que standing behind him, flicked his wrist, and a drop of dark green liquid merged into Arthur's body— Wicked Medicine: Defense Amplification.
The next moment, the Thunder Giant roared, and the golden lightning spear, gathering all its power, shot towards Arthur like a spear of judgment! This strike was enough to severely injure an ordinary Soul Saint!
"Boom--!!!!"
The lightning spear slammed into Arthur's seemingly flimsy light shield, unleashing a blinding light and a deafening roar!
However, when the light faded, Arthur hadn't even taken a single step back! The light shield remained steadfast, though a few ripples appeared on its surface. The terrifying lightning energy had been perfectly blocked and dissipated into nothingness by the light shield!
Knowing the power of this move, Yu Tianxin and the others were dumbfounded and incredulous.
This goes beyond their understanding of defense!
Qian Renxue then slightly raised her eyes, a hint of boredom flashing in her golden pupils.
Let's end it here.
As she spoke, Xiang Yu's figure vanished from his spot like Gui Mei, and in the next instant, he appeared above the head of the Thunder Giant!
A gigantic Six-Winged Angel appeared behind him.
Three pairs of golden wings, an exquisite face, pure and perfect.
The angel swung his sword and struck.