Speaking with Strength, Becoming Their Boss

The azure wind blades had transformed into a continuous chain of afterimages, their stacked power producing a chilling hum in the air.

Using her wings as shields, Shui Bing'er fought while retreating beneath the relentless barrage of slashes.

At that moment, Xu Feng's voice sounded in her mind:

"Bing'er, Feng Xiaotian's Self-Created Soul Skill has a stacking effect. Its power and speed keep increasing, each strike stronger than the last. Don't interrupt him yet—let him continue attacking. When he delivers his final strike, seize the chance to defeat him and make him accept his loss wholeheartedly."

"Alright, I understand."

Shui Bing'er's gaze sharpened slightly, while the defense of her icy wings remained as unshakable as a fortress.

Azure and blue light intertwined wildly in the air, their collisions resounding like thunderclaps.

All the spectators held their breath, their eyes fixed tightly on the two figures in the sky.

As time passed, Feng Xiaotian's attacks grew increasingly fierce.

"Twenty-sixth slash—!"

Feng Xiaotian's roar carried a savage intensity.

The Gale Demon Wolf Consecutive Slash stacked both speed and power.

An ordinary three-ring Soul Elder would not even be able to withstand twenty slashes.

He had never imagined that Shui Bing'er could hold on until now.

Boom!

The twenty-sixth slash fell.

Azure and blue light tangled violently, distorting the air.

Shui Bing'er still blocked the strike steadily.

Gale Demon Wolf Twenty-Seven Consecutive Slash!

Feng Xiaotian's final strike was ready to erupt.

He poured all his soul power and will into this ultimate blow!

His twin blades merged into a single enormous azure slash!

At that instant, Shui Bing'er's wings suddenly spread wide.

Countless icy feathers detached from her wings, wildly gathering and condensing in midair.

A crystalline giant ice blade appeared out of nowhere, meeting the azure wind slash head-on!

Boom—!!!!

Azure and blue light swallowed the entire arena.

A terrifying shockwave spread in every direction, forcing the nearest spectators to stagger back beneath the blast.

Even a four-ring Soul Ancestor would likely struggle to endure this strike.

The blinding azure and blue radiance slowly faded.

A scene that stunned everyone appeared.

Feng Xiaotian landed at the edge of the arena on one knee.

He had already withdrawn his martial soul. His face was pale, one hand braced against the ground as he gasped heavily.

Clearly, his soul power had been exhausted.

Meanwhile, above the arena, Shui Bing'er floated quietly, her crystalline wings spread elegantly.

After a brief deathly silence, a commotion erupted from the stands.

Teachers and students alike rose to their feet, their faces filled with shock and wild delight.

They knew Shui Bing'er was strong, but they had never imagined she could be this strong.

She had actually defeated Godwind Academy's genius captain with a Self-Created Soul Skill in a direct clash!

Godwind Academy's leading teacher turned deathly pale.

He knew the power of the Gale Demon Wolf Twenty-Seven Consecutive Slash.

It was Feng Xiaotian's trump card, a killing move he had painstakingly refined with all his effort.

With this Self-Created Soul Skill, Feng Xiaotian had challenged opponents above his level and easily defeated four-ring Soul Ancestors.

Yet now, he had been completely defeated head-on by Shui Bing'er, whose Soul Power Level was lower than his.

Feng Xiaotian's teammates were even more dumbfounded.

Some stood with their mouths open, while others rubbed their eyes.

None of them could believe that their invincible captain had actually lost—and so thoroughly at that.

On Blazing Fire Academy's side, Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and the other team members were equally stunned.

Huo Wushuang watched Shui Bing'er floating in the sky, his chest heaving violently.

In yesterday's clash between dragon and phoenix, he had lost to Shui Bing'er, and there was still some unwillingness in his heart.

But at this moment, seeing with his own eyes how Feng Xiaotian—whose attack power was even greater—had still been defeated head-on after unleashing that terrifying Self-Created Soul Skill, the last trace of unwillingness in his heart was instantly washed away by the cold reality.

Shui Bing'er's strength was comprehensive in every aspect.

He accepted his loss to an opponent like her.

"Even... Feng Xiaotian..."

Huo Wu bit down on her lower lip and murmured softly.

Her expression was tense, flames churning in her burning eyes, yet they no longer held any hostility.

She had never imagined that Shui Bing'er, who was younger than her and had a lower Soul Power Level, could be this powerful.

This gentle girl had remained calm throughout, precisely controlling everything on the field.

She had earned respect through her strength.

Like her brother, Huo Wu was convinced as well.

Above the arena.

The crystalline wings behind Shui Bing'er fluttered softly as she slowly descended before Feng Xiaotian.

"Feng Xiaotian, are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

Feng Xiaotian coughed and forced himself to his feet.

There was no gloom of defeat on his face. Instead, he revealed a weary yet sincere smile.

"Shui Bing'er, you're truly amazing!"

"You're amazing too, especially that Self-Created Soul Skill."

"My Gale Demon Wolf Consecutive Slash failed to break through your defense. I'm glad to have sparred with an opponent like you. I lost this match, and I accept it wholeheartedly. But the next time we fight, I won't lose again."

Feng Xiaotian raised his head, fighting spirit blazing anew in his eyes.

Shui Bing'er forced out a faint smile.

"When we meet again, your Gale Demon Wolf Consecutive Slash will surely be even stronger. I look forward to facing you again."

Feng Xiaotian nodded lightly and said no more.

He then turned to the referee and reminded him:

"Teacher, the match is over. You can announce the result."

The referee snapped out of it and loudly declared:

"This match goes to Shui Bing'er of Skywater Academy!"

The impassioned announcement spread throughout the venue through the amplifying Soul Tool.

"We won!!!"

"Senior Bing'er won!"

"Our Skywater Academy won!"

Cheers like crashing mountains and roaring seas instantly drowned out the entire arena.

Skywater Academy's blue banners waved wildly, while cheers rose wave after wave.

Some girls also shouted Feng Xiaotian's name at the top of their lungs.

Although Feng Xiaotian had lost, his stunning Self-Created Soul Skill and his unyielding grace in defeat had likewise earned him countless people's respect.

The members of Godwind Academy and Blazing Fire Academy also recovered from their shock and generously offered applause to the two genius Soul Masters who had delivered this peak showdown.

Amid the applause and cheers, Shui Bing'er and Feng Xiaotian left the arena separately.

Leng Qinghuan, Shui Yue'er, and the others were all waiting by the side of the field.

When they saw Shui Bing'er approach, they hurried over to greet her.

"Big Sister, you're incredible! You defeated Feng Xiaotian."

"The captain is too strong! You defeated Blazing Fire and Godwind one after another, helping our Skywater Academy win back a round."

"Bing'er, you actually have a pair of External Soul Bones..."

The girls all spoke at once, immersed in the joy of victory.

Shui Bing'er did not say much.

She knew in her heart that without the Ice Phoenix's power, she could not have defeated Feng Xiaotian.

"Bing'er, you just went through a fierce battle and used up quite a bit of Soul Power and stamina. You don't need to train today."

"Little Aunt, I'm fine. I can train with everyone."

"That's enough. Don't push yourself. There will be plenty of time later."

Shui Bing'er nodded, knowing that her little aunt was worried about her.

Xu Feng's voice sounded in her mind:

"Bing'er, you did well. Because of you, Skywater Academy will become the foremost of the Five Elemental Academies in the future. You'll be their leader."

"Can I really do that?"

"Of course! Have confidence in yourself. You also expended quite a bit in your battle with Feng Xiaotian just now. I'll help you recover your Soul Power."