Slaying Tang San, Crushing Star Luo in the Soul Master Tournament

Shui Bing'er walked up and slapped him.

Her Master had taught her that villains died from talking too much. No matter what ultimate move they had, she should first kill them with a Frost Soul Palm.

As for Emperor's Palm: Great Cold Without Snow, such a powerful move came with too much buildup and would give the opponent time to react.

Shui Bing'er struck Tang San in the chest with her palm, yet Tang San did not move in the slightest.

Shui Bing'er's pupils contracted sharply.

He's this strong?!

Tang San grinned savagely. "Didn't expect that, did you, Shui Bing'er? I wasn't bluffing. Just wait for death!"

Shui Bing'er's expression immediately turned solemn. She retreated half a step and readied herself.

Since he could alarm a God, it would not be surprising if he had some desperate secret technique.

But she had never expected Tang San to still possess such strength after she had crippled his Martial Soul!

So Shui Bing'er decided to be more cautious.

Tang San sneered as he raised a hand. Soul Power surged around him, and his aura was truly extraordinary!

Shui Bing'er immediately activated Ice Ring Armor and used Wind Riding, preparing to defend and evade.

"Take this, Shui Bing'er, Guanyin's—Tear..."

Whoosh!

The next instant, Tang San activated Teleportation, and his figure vanished from where he stood.

Shui Bing'er froze. Wait, where was Guanyin's Tear, buddy?

"Hahaha—Shui Bing'er! Didn't expect this, did you? This is my true escape route!"

Tang San's laughter echoed through the night sky, wild and unrestrained.

Though he fled in a miserable state, his laughter was genuinely triumphant and joyful.

Not only had he escaped, he had even fooled Shui Bing'er once. Win!

Shui Bing'er: "..."

She truly felt exhausted at that moment. She had been on full alert, only for this guy to fool her.

Shui Bing'er was both angry and amused. She raised her hand. "Emperor Sword—Ice Extreme Unrivaled!"

Icy blue light condensed in her hand into a massive sword that radiated bone-piercing chill.

Slash!

Tang San's laughter stopped abruptly.

As he laughed wildly and ran, Shui Bing'er cleaved him in two and froze him into an ice sculpture.

Tang San's body still held its running posture. The left half had stepped forward, while the right half lagged behind.

The lingering force of Emperor Sword blasted a trench into the ground, sending countless clouds of dust flying.

Shui Bing'er had already turned and left the way she came. Cool girls never looked back at explosions!

Spirit City.

This was where the finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament were held.

This city did not have streets as bustling as those of Heaven Dou City, because it was a city exclusively for Spirit Masters.

Yu Hairou lay sprawled against the restaurant window, listlessly watching the deserted street outside.

"This place is so boring. There isn't even anyone selling candied hawthorns."

Xue Wu pinched her little cheek. "Ordinary people aren't allowed in here, so of course it's boring. Please, stop thinking about playing all the time. We came here to compete, got it?"

Yu Hairou sighed helplessly and could only lower her head.

Finals day.

This was a temporary arena, reinforced with Soul Tools. It did not look as lavish as the Spirit Fighting Arena in Heaven Dou City.

The stands were not large either, only accommodating a small number of people.

Yet every one of them was an honored guest: royalty and nobles from the Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire; elders and bishops from Spirit Hall; representatives from the major sects; and teachers and students from the various academies.

Compared to the clamor of tens of thousands in Heaven Dou City, this place was unbelievably quiet.

Yet the influence of this small group far exceeded that of the majority in Heaven Dou City, or even across the entire Douluo Continent.

The match was about to begin, and Shui Bing'er and the others stepped onto the Spirit Fighting Arena.

Their opponents were already standing on the other side of the arena: the representative team from Star Luo Imperial Academy.

At the front stood a man and a woman. The man was a tall young man with golden hair and handsome features.

His gaze settled on Shui Bing'er across from him, his eyes filled with wariness.

He was Dai Weisi, prince of the Star Luo Empire and captain of the Star Luo Academy team.

Standing beside him was Zhu Zhuyun, vice-captain of the Star Luo Academy team and Dai Weisi's fiancée.

Her long hair was coiled behind her head, and her face was cool and beautiful. Every gesture exuded the charm of a mature woman.

"Begin!"

Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun exchanged a look.

"Martial Soul Fusion—Hell White Tiger!"

Their Soul Rings lit up at the same time, and the phantom of Dai Weisi's Evil Eyes White Tiger Martial Soul appeared behind him.

At the same time, the phantom of Zhu Zhuyun's Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul appeared behind her.

The two phantoms met and fused above their heads. The White Tiger and Hell Spirit Cat became one, transforming into a giant tiger—the Hell White Tiger.

Dai Weisi opened with a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!

It seemed reckless, but it was actually the helpless choice his team had discussed for days.

Although Dai Weisi came from another empire, he had also heard of Shui Bing'er's strength.

Against such a powerful opponent, they could only go all in from the start.

Any other choice would only mean a slow death.

The giant tiger lunged at Shui Bing'er.

The Hell White Tiger was far faster than either Dai Weisi or Zhu Zhuyun alone.

The giant tiger opened its bloody maw, and its roar shook the heavens and earth!

Its claws ripped through the air as they shot toward Shui Bing'er.

"Water Amplification!"

"Water Acceleration!"

The support-type Spirit Master on the Star Luo Team immediately enhanced the Hell White Tiger.

The remaining members kept watch over Xue Wu and the others...

Tang Hongning felt helpless.

As a favored prodigy of Star Luo Imperial Academy, he had thought himself invincible beneath the heavens. He had never expected someone from the Heaven Dou Empire to be even more formidable than him.

They had been forced to reveal their trump card at the very start and have Dai Weisi fight Shui Bing'er one-on-one.

As long as Dai Weisi's Hell White Tiger could defeat Shui Bing'er, they still had a chance to win. If not, everything would be over.

Thus, the Star Luo Team members did not go help Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun. They only hoped Xue Wu and the others would not interfere.

Seeing that Xue Wu and the others had no intention of acting either, Tang Hongning could not help looking at Shui Bing'er, admiration appearing in his eyes.

What a beautiful and powerful woman.

"Ice Ring Armor!"

Shui Bing'er's second Soul Ring lit up, and Soul Power condensed around her body into a crystalline suit of ice armor.

The Hell White Tiger's claws struck the ice armor.

The ice armor did not budge, while a layer of white frost instead covered the Hell White Tiger's claws.

Dai Weisi's pupils abruptly shrank. His Martial Soul Fusion Skill's full-force strike had failed to even break through her defense.

"Emperor's Palm—Great Cold Without Snow!"

Icy blue light exploded across the Spirit Fighting Arena. Though it was an ice-type Soul Skill, the temperature around them suddenly soared. With Shui Bing'er's slender hand at the center, waves of warmth arose in the air.

All cold condensed in Shui Bing'er's palm, and then she struck the Hell White Tiger with one palm.

The Hell White Tiger only felt as though it had been struck by a chill from the Extreme North Ice Plains. Before that chill, even its body stiffened.

Frost spread from where the Hell White Tiger had been struck. Wherever it passed, its bloodline, Soul Power, and even its soul seemed to freeze!

"Roar, roar, roar!!!"

The Hell White Tiger only had time to let out one final mournful cry before Shui Bing'er slapped it flying!

Bang!

The Hell White Tiger crashed to the ground, its massive body then exploding into starlight that filled the sky. Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Weisi reappeared where it had stood.

Shui Bing'er had held back, so although their Martial Soul Fusion Skill had been broken, their blood and energy merely surged as their faces turned pale.

"W-We surrender."

Dai Weisi said with difficulty.

Though he was deeply unwilling, there was nothing he could do. That woman was absurdly overpowered, as though she had cheats enabled!