Finals: Crushing the Golden Generation, Bibi Dong Makes Her Move

After defeating the Star Luo Empire Royal Academy Team, Shui Bing'er and the others' subsequent matches could not merely be called unstoppable—they were outright stomping their opponents from another dimension.

Led by Shui Bing'er, a Soul Emperor, the Skywater Academy Team charged forward without resistance, drawing no small amount of jealousy and hostility.

But before absolute strength, no matter what incredible support their opponents received, what rare treasures they brought out, or even what suicidal attacks they launched, Shui Bing'er suppressed them all one by one.

Time flew by, and soon it was the day of the finals.

Skywater Academy Team VS Spirit Hall Academy Team.

The Spirit Hall Academy Team no longer wore their former arrogant and disdainful expressions. In their place was deep solemnity.

Especially the bishops and elder-level higher-ups of Spirit Hall in the stands—their faces were as gloomy as dark clouds.

For the first time in history, they felt that Spirit Hall did not have victory securely in hand.

Especially Skywater Academy's captain, Shui Bing'er. Where had such a monstrous talent come from? A Soul Emperor had actually absorbed two hundred-thousand-year Soul Rings? Were those really things someone of her age and level should be able to absorb?

They dearly wished they could tell the young and beautiful Shui Bing'er that hundred-thousand-year Soul Rings were far too deep for her to handle, and that she should leave them to the grown-ups.

As for that orange-gold Soul Ring bearing six mysterious inscriptions, they completely ignored it.

Two hundred-thousand-year Soul Rings were already enough to make her invincible. That orange-gold Soul Ring was, at most, a hundred-year Soul Ring that had mutated.

Jealousy had distorted their faces and robbed them of their senses.

Just as Spirit Hall's higher-ups were grinding their teeth in fury, the Spirit Hall Academy Team made their grand entrance!

They wore white uniforms trimmed in gold, embroidered with the six symbols representing Spirit Hall, as well as medals—the Purple Record Medal.

Captain Xie Yue stood at the very front. His tall frame even surpassed Gu Qingbo, the tallest member of the Skywater Academy Team. The two Moon Blades at his waist gave off cold glints, displaying their sharpness.

Vice-captain Hu Liena stood slightly behind him at his side. Looking closely, one would find that her seductive fox-like eyes could enchant even women. Every gesture carried an innate charm that made it impossible to look away, a bewitching allure that seeped from her very bones.

She and Gu Qingbo were the same type of beauty: both mature, alluring, and sexy. But Hu Liena leaned more toward seduction, while Gu Qingbo felt more like a caring big sister.

Mainly because she was so tall.

Hu Liena was extremely interested in the powerful Shui Bing'er. Ever since stepping onto the stage, she had kept studying the expressionless Shui Bing'er.

Shui Yue'er said, "Sister, she's looking at you."

Yu Hairou said, "Even the male contestants haven't stared at the captain for that long. Could it be love?"

Shui Bing'er said, "..."

Then came Douluo Continent's most famous simp—Yan. He was forever groveling before Hu Liena, while treating outsiders with nothing but arrogant pride. Fortunately, his nemesis Tang San had already been killed by Shui Bing'er ahead of time, or he would have been furious.

Unfortunately, even with Tang San dead, Hu Liena still did not pay Yan any special attention. Instead, she was looking at Shui Bing'er.

Yan was not even a backup option, yet he tolerated Hu Liena's recklessness.

Then came the other four team members: Sun Chuantao, Li Kai, Zhang Ping, and Xu Yu.

"The match begins!"

Xie Yue lightly slid his finger across the blade of a Moon Blade, its icy touch passing through his fingertips.

He turned his head to glance at Hu Liena. Hu Liena nodded slightly.

No words were needed—they had grown up and trained together since childhood as brother and sister. A single glance was enough.

And Yan took the lead in charging forward to shield Xie Yue and Hu Liena!

Both teams moved. Shui Bing'er likewise launched a charge, Xue Wu began to dance, and Xu Yu waved his scepter. Each side activated their enhancements and rushed toward the other.

Meanwhile, Hu Liena and Xie Yue's figures crisscrossed atop the Soul Fighting Stage, and a mass of red light entwined them together.

Xie Yue and Hu Liena's bodies fused, turning into a long-haired figure whose gender could not be distinguished.

Demon Charm.

Xie Yue and Hu Liena's Martial Soul Fusion Skill, formed from the fusion of the two top-tier Martial Souls, Moon Blade and Demon Fox.

Spirit Hall was deeply wary of the threat Shui Bing'er posed, so the tactic they devised was actually the same as the Star Luo Empire Royal Academy Team's: opening with a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Then a cloud of red mist spread from beneath Demon Charm's feet, like a drop of ink falling into water.

The red mist spread far too quickly. Within only a few breaths, the entire Soul Fighting Stage was covered in dense dark-red fog.

The imperial nobles, sect representatives, and Spirit Hall bishops in the audience all lost their vision at that moment. All they could see was a rolling expanse of dark red.

Xue Wu and the others had their eyes obscured by the red mist, their senses weakened, their Soul Power suppressed, and every movement slowed!

Within the red mist's range, the only one functioning normally was Demon Charm, controlled by Xie Yue.

Demon Charm grinned.

You have entered my trap!

The blood-colored Moon Blade in his hand sliced through the red mist, its target being Shui Bing'er.

To capture bandits, capture their leader first!

As long as he took down Shui Bing'er first, the remaining small fry would surely scream in agony!

Shui Bing'er stood amid the red mist. She sensed the suppressive force pressing in from every direction, so she immediately covered herself and her teammates with Ice Ring Armor.

Then Xie Yue's Moon Blade sliced toward her, completely soundlessly.

"Clang!"

Worthy of being a Moon Blade, it actually forced Shui Bing'er back a step. She was instantly startled.

Even more shocked was Xie Yue. What Soul Skill was this? It could actually block his Moon Blade?!

With Shui Bing'er's spiritual power, strengthened by cultivating a Heaven-Tier High-Grade Cultivation Method, Hu Liena's mental interference had basically no effect.

Thus, Shui Bing'er could no longer afford to hide her strength. Her Soul Rings lit up, dazzling like the sun.

"Emperor's Cold Heaven—Snow Dance Shining Sun!"

This domineering domain-type Soul Skill immediately suppressed Demon Charm's red mist. The entire arena was covered by the domain of Snow Dance Shining Sun, and the temperature plummeted. This place instantly became Shui Bing'er's home ground. The red mist gradually faded, revealing Demon Charm's figure.

The instant Demon Charm appeared, Shui Bing'er used Emperor Sword—Ice Extreme Unrivaled!

The ice-blue giant sword slashed down. Demon Charm was immediately devoured by frost and cutting force, suffering heavy injuries in an instant.

Next, Shui Bing'er pressed her palm against Demon Charm's body—Emperor's Palm: Great Cold Without Snow!

The Demon Charm form began to collapse beneath that strike. Xie Yue and Hu Liena separated, their faces pale.

"Pfft!"

The two spat out blood at the same time and were sent flying off the arena.

The people of Spirit Hall stood up in shock on the spot.

How was this possible?! She was only a mere Soul Emperor—how could she suppress Demon Charm's red mist?!

But the facts were before them. Next, the members of the Spirit Hall Academy Team were all knocked off the arena.

"This..."

One of Spirit Hall's higher-ups had trembling hands. For the first time in history, Spirit Hall had actually lost despite going all out!

Yu Hairou and Shui Yue'er immediately cheered, "Yay! We won!"

The people of Spirit Hall looked as though they had swallowed flies, and the representatives of the two great empires immediately felt much better.

They also wanted to celebrate Skywater Academy's victory, but as nobles, they naturally could not cheer like commoners. They merely applauded with restraint.

Though restrained, with so many people applauding, it still sounded like thunderous applause.

The people of Spirit Hall were utterly unwilling, but they had no choice but to announce Skywater Academy's victory.

They had won, but that strange aura she had released when using her Soul Skill...

Bibi Dong's sharp gaze suddenly turned toward Shui Bing'er.

The prize was three Soul Bones. Bibi Dong accepted them from a Spirit Hall attendant, while Shui Bing'er stepped forward as the representative to receive them.

Just as Shui Bing'er approached the Soul Bones, Bibi Dong actually took a step forward.

Without any warning, Shui Bing'er suddenly bore pressure as vast and heavy as mountains and seas!

That overwhelming pressure swept across everyone present, yet it targeted Shui Bing'er alone!

Everyone present was shocked. What was His Holiness the Pope doing?