Battle Against Wu Zhangkong

"Since you're standing on the arena, does that mean you want to spar with me on his behalf?"

Xu Yue's voice was low, carrying a hint of overbearing dominance.

"Perfect, I've also been wanting to test exactly what kind of quality those who come out of Shrek are made of."

As soon as these words were spoken, Wu Zhangkong's expression turned even colder.

"Arrogant!"

"Whether it's arrogance or not..."

Xu Yue couldn't be bothered with more talk; he activated Gravity Manipulation instantly, his body shooting out like a cannonball as he thrust the Vortex Vanquisher in his hand straight at Wu Zhangkong.

"...you'll know once you try!"

This strike gathered his Second Soul Skill, Spear Intent of Rock, Mind-Ape Menogias, and a twenty-four-fold gravity amplification!

The power far exceeded his battle against Yang Xiong.

Xu Yue transformed into a black-and-red meteor tearing through the sky, descending with a momentum of Destruction, holding nothing back!

The distance of several dozen meters vanished in a flash.

The Vortex Vanquisher, wrapped in terrifying power, slammed fiercely against the Sky Frost Sword that Wu Zhangkong held horizontally to block.

BOOM!

A deafening explosion rang out!

Violent soul power shockwaves scattered in all directions, forcing the already stunned students and teachers nearby to retreat more than ten meters.

In the center of the arena.

Wu Zhangkong took this terrifying blow head-on.

He dared not retreat, nor could he!

Because if he dodged even slightly, this force would pour onto Tang Wulin behind him.

An unimaginable giant force pressed down, and the metal arena beneath his feet instantly caved in; Wu Zhangkong's figure was forced down by more than half a meter!

One must know, this was the Eastsea Academy's specialized arena, capable of withstanding battles at the Soul Emperor level!

"What?!"

For the first time, a look of shock appeared on Wu Zhangkong's perpetually frozen face. "What terrifying weight!"

In his perception, the power of Xu Yue's strike was absolutely no less than a head-on collision with a Soul Guidance Truck!

His mastery of weaponry was not inferior to Xu Yue's, but the Sky Frost Sword focused more on technique and intent rather than overpowering others with sheer force.

At this moment, he felt his internal organs churning, and the bones in his arms emitted brittle cracks under the unbearable pressure!

Before he could catch his breath, Xu Yue had already raised the Vortex Vanquisher again, smashing it down toward his head!

"Thousand Rocks Firm, Heavy Barrier Unmoved!"

Under the enhancement of the Stone-Solid Tyrant Body, each strike of the Vortex Vanquisher was heavier than the last, with a momentum far exceeding his battle against Guang Biao!

BOOM! BOOM!

Being suppressed like this by a three-ring student, the anger in Wu Zhangkong's heart began to rise steadily.

The pride of being a Shrek student could not be trampled upon!

The Soul Rings on the Sky Frost Sword flickered, and sharp sword light bloomed!

CLANG! CLANG! BOOM! BOOM!

The Sky Frost Sword and the Vortex Vanquisher collided frantically in the center of the arena!

Every clash erupted with astonishing shockwaves; the hundred-meter-wide metal arena twisted, deformed, and tore apart under the aftermath!

Facing Wu Zhangkong's counterattack, the red glow in Xu Yue's eyes grew more intense, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face instead.

"Exhilarating! This is what a battle should be!"

The fight with Wu Zhangkong was completely different from his sparring match with Yang Xiong.

He didn't need to hold back, and the desire for Destruction suppressed in his heart was finally being completely vented!

The Lithic Spear Technique in his hands became increasingly unrestrained.

Not only did he push his Spear Intent of Rock to the limit, but the newly comprehended Spear Intent of Water was also integrated into it.

Amidst the fierce rigidity, a continuous, flowing resilience was added!

Just then, Wu Zhangkong's expression changed!

The ground of the playground exploded violently!

Rock Pillars, compressed to the limit by gravity, broke through the earth like the fangs of a giant dragon, biting toward Wu Zhangkong and Tang Wulin!

CREAK!!

Amidst the ear-piercing sound of twisting metal, these iron-hard Rock Pillars instantly pierced through the already deformed metal arena!

"No! Danger!" Wu Zhangkong's pupils shrank sharply.

He was not worried about himself, but about Tang Wulin behind him!

The soul ring on the Sky Frost Sword flashed rapidly.

"Sky Frost Slash!"

A several-meter-long ice-blue sword glow swept across, severing the Rock Spear that Xu Yue had thrust toward him.

Immediately after, the sword body shook violently, and countless sharp sword threads burst forth, slashing toward the protruding Rock Pillars all around.

Screech!

The ice-blue sword threads grazed the Rock Pillars, leaving behind streaks of sword marks, but failed to cut through them!

"Damn it, how can they be this hard?!"

Wu Zhangkong's heart sank.

Because these Rock Pillars were not created from elements, but were formed by Xu Yue using his Plane Permission Authority to mobilize the power of nature, compressed by gravity, making them as hard as refined steel.

"Frost Ice Whisper!"

Wu Zhangkong no longer hesitated, and his fourth soul ring shone brilliantly.

The Sky Frost Sword instantly surged in size, transforming into a giant sword over ten meters long, which shattered the Rock Pillars that the sword threads could barely damage with a single strike.

However, when he caught a glimpse of Tang Wulin's increasingly pale face within the gravity field, Wu Zhangkong felt even more anxious.

No! I can withstand this gravity, but Wulin only has one soul ring; if this goes on for too long, his body will suffer permanent damage...

I must end this quickly!

Just as his thoughts raced, Xu Yue's Rock Spear had already re-condensed.

At the same time, the third soul ring on his body lit up.

"Azhdaha, Water!"

Amidst the low whisper, the Azhdaha, shaped like a Crocodile Dragon, emerged beside Xu Yue, its cold dragon eyes locked firmly onto Wu Zhangkong.

"Roar! Mortal, cease your transgression!"

The next moment.

The phantom of a Giant Blue Water Tree rose behind Xu Yue.

The aura on Xu Yue's body surged once again!

Countless water elements were drawn in, transforming into a visible Water Tornado that coiled around the Vortex Vanquisher.

"Thousand Rocks Style Two, Spiral-Vortex: Vanquisher of Difficulties!"

The long spear thrust forward!

It was like a black hole releasing an extreme tidal gravitational force, crazily tearing at everything in its surroundings.

The shattered Rock Pillars, like fragments of stars, were swept into the blue torrent, surging toward Wu Zhangkong and Tang Wulin!

Boom!

The violent Water Tornado instantly engulfed Wu Zhangkong!

But the next second, a biting cold sword qi erupted from the center of the Water Tornado.

Wherever the cold air passed, the water flow was instantly frozen into ice!

The pale blue ice mist dissipated, revealing the figure within.

Wu Zhangkong's expression was colder and sterner than before, and his body's vital areas were covered in exquisite armor glowing with an ice-blue halo.

It was his One-Word Battle Armor: Ice.

With the Battle Armor equipped, Wu Zhangkong's aura climbed steadily.

He instantly went from a level 69 Soul Emperor to approaching the level of a Soul Douluo.

The frigid aura mixed with powerful soul power pressure swept across the entire arena, causing everyone's hearts to tremble as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

"A-Yue!!" Mu Xi and Xu Xiaoyan exclaimed simultaneously, their pretty faces full of worry.

"What is going on? What exactly happened?!"

The spectators at the scene also fell into a panic.

This battle had erupted too quickly and too violently, completely exceeding their scope of understanding and endurance.

Even the Dean of Students, Long Hengxu, was like a leaf in a gale amidst the aftermath of this battle, struggling to maintain his footing.

The teachers at the Soul Ancestor and Soul King levels could hardly even parry a casual strike from either Xu Yue or Wu Zhangkong.

"A Battle Armor Master?"

Facing the biting cold air and soul power pressure rushing toward him, Xu Yue did not retreat; instead, the fighting intent in his eyes burned even brighter.

"Good! Then let's see whose ice is colder!"

"Xiaoyan!"

Following Xu Yue's call, the Ice Staff Martial Soul in front of Xu Xiaoyan appeared involuntarily.

At this moment, their auras intertwined and resonated with one another!

A frigid cold, in no way inferior to—and perhaps even faintly surpassing—that of Wu Zhangkong, erupted from the center of Xu Yue.

His momentum climbed steadily as well.

It was none other than the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Herrscher of Ice.

Just at this critical juncture.

An aged voice, brimming with fury, thundered across the playground like a bolt of lightning:

"Enough, all of you stop!"