The Top Eight Are Decided! Powerful Enemies All Around!

Zhao Tian ignored his taunt, his expression remaining calm.

He had only used seventy percent of his strength in that last attack.

Its purpose had been to test the limits of Tuoba Xin's defense.

It now seemed that a seventy-percent Phoenix Holy Light Blast could only crack the Earth Dragon Wall, not shatter it.

A full-force attack should be able to break the Earth Dragon Wall, but after breaking it, how much power would the Phoenix Holy Light Blast have left?

Could it still injure Tuoba Xin himself?

Hard to say.

Zhao Tian rapidly analyzed the situation, already formulating a response.

"Again."

Zhao Tian spoke calmly.

Tuoba Xin frowned. He had not expected this six-year-old brat to be so composed.

"Since you want to fight, I'll fight you!"

Tuoba Xin stopped defending passively and took the initiative to attack.

He was not fast, but every step he took was heavy and powerful, cracking the bluestone tiles of the arena beneath his feet.

"Second Soul Skill—Earth Dragon Charge!"

His second soul ring lit up, and Tuoba Xin charged at Zhao Tian like a heavy war chariot.

Zhao Tian did not meet him head-on, instead dodging to the side.

However, Tuoba Xin's charge covered a wide area. Although Zhao Tian avoided the direct collision, his shoulder was still grazed.

An enormous force struck him, sending Zhao Tian flying. He rolled twice across the ground before regaining his footing.

"Zhao Tian!"

In the stands, Ning Rongrong abruptly rose to her feet, her little face pale.

"I'm fine."

Zhao Tian got up from the ground and moved his shoulder, his expression still calm.

His body had been tempered by the Radiant Divine Canon and was far tougher than that of Soul Masters at the same level. That hit had hurt, but it had not injured him.

Tuoba Xin stopped charging and turned to look at Zhao Tian, surprise flashing through his eyes.

"You can still stand after taking an Earth Dragon Charge from me?"

"Interesting."

He charged at Zhao Tian again, even faster than before.

This time, Zhao Tian did not dodge.

His second soul ring lit up.

"Phoenix Flame Slash!"

A crimson-gold flaming blade shot from Zhao Tian's palm and struck Tuoba Xin squarely in the chest.

The flaming blade collided with the White Armored Earth Dragon scales, producing a piercing screech of friction.

Tuoba Xin was knocked back two steps by the attack. A deep slash mark appeared across the scales on his chest, with crimson-gold flames still burning along its edges.

"Damn!"

Tuoba Xin drew in a sharp breath and looked down at the wound on his chest, horror flashing through his eyes.

His White Armored Earth Dragon scales had actually been breached!

Although he had promptly shielded himself with Soul Power and avoided serious injury, the burning effect of the Phoenix Flame Slash sent waves of searing pain through his chest.

"Brat, you've made me angry!"

Tuoba Xin roared and charged at Zhao Tian again.

Zhao Tian remained unhurried as his first soul ring lit up.

"Phoenix Holy Light Blast!"

The beam erupted, this time at full power!

Boom!

The Earth Dragon Wall shattered instantly under the beam's impact. The beam continued onward and slammed into Tuoba Xin.

Tuoba Xin was blasted away and crashed heavily onto the arena, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

The entire venue erupted in an uproar.

"Tuoba Xin's defense was broken!"

"What terrifying attack power!"

"The Radiant Phoenix truly lives up to its reputation!"

Tuoba Xin struggled to climb to his feet, gritting his teeth as he stared at Zhao Tian.

His Earth Dragon Wall had shattered, his White Armored Earth Dragon scales were damaged in many places, and blood still stained the corner of his mouth.

Yet he did not surrender.

"You can still fight?"

Zhao Tian looked at him, his tone indifferent.

"Of course!"

Tuoba Xin wiped the blood from his mouth, battle intent blazing in his eyes.

"Again!"

He charged at Zhao Tian once more, but both his speed and strength were far inferior to before.

Zhao Tian sidestepped, gathering a Phoenix Flame Slash in his right hand at the same time.

He slashed Tuoba Xin across the back.

Tuoba Xin cried out miserably and fell face-first onto the ground.

He struggled twice, but ultimately could not rise again.

"I surrender..."

Lying prone on the ground, Tuoba Xin forced out those three words with difficulty.

The referee announced, "Zhao Tian wins!"

Deafening cheers erupted across the venue.

Zhao Tian withdrew his martial soul, walked over to Tuoba Xin, and extended a hand.

Tuoba Xin looked at his hand, gave a bitter smile, and took it. Zhao Tian pulled him to his feet.

"You won."

Tuoba Xin spoke quietly.

"Your defense is very strong."

Zhao Tian said.

"But your offensive methods are too limited, and you aren't fast enough. Those are your weaknesses."

Tuoba Xin froze for a moment, then nodded.

"Thank you."

The two walked down from the arena as the cheers from the stands continued for a long time.

The final four had all been decided.

Yu Tianheng, Shui Bing'er, Feng Xiaotian, and Zhao Tian.

With the final four list decided, the entire arena boiled over.

Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Shui Bing'er of the Tianshui Sect, Feng Xiaotian of the Four Elements Academy, and Zhao Tian of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

These four represented the strongest fighting power among the six-to-ten-year-old age group.

The coming semifinals would be a true clash of dragons and tigers.

The host stepped into the center of the arena with a matchup chart in hand and announced loudly, "Semifinal matchups: first match, Yu Tianheng versus Shui Bing'er! Second match, Feng Xiaotian versus Zhao Tian!"

As soon as his words fell, deafening cheers erupted throughout the venue again.

Zhao Tian's brows twitched slightly.

Feng Xiaotian.

A level thirty-one Soul Elder, with three soul rings—two yellow and one purple—and the Gale Twin-Headed Demon Wolf martial soul.

He was the strongest opponent Zhao Tian had faced thus far.

"Tian'er, you've seen Feng Xiaotian's strength as well."

Ning Fengzhi walked up beside Zhao Tian, his tone carrying a hint of gravity.

"He is more than a level above Huo Wushuang and Tuoba Xin. Whether in Soul Power Level or combat experience, he far surpasses you."

Zhao Tian nodded. "This disciple understands."

"What are you planning?"

Chen Xin also walked over.

Zhao Tian fell silent for a moment before saying, "Feng Xiaotian's advantages are speed and offense. His Gale Twin-Headed Demon Wolf martial soul possesses both wind attributes and wolf-like traits, giving him extremely strong explosive power."

"But his weakness is defense. As long as I can withstand his first wave of attacks and seize the chance to counterattack, I have a chance of winning."

"Like when you dealt with Huo Wushuang?"

Chen Xin asked in return.

"Not the same."

Zhao Tian shook his head.

"Although Huo Wushuang was fast, his attack power was limited. I could withstand it."

"But Feng Xiaotian's attack power is more than a level above Huo Wushuang's. If I try to take his attacks head-on, I might not be able to withstand even one move."

"So I can't clash with him directly."

Approval flashed in Chen Xin's eyes.

"Then what do you plan to do?"

Zhao Tian took a deep breath and slowly said, "Use speed against speed, and attack to suppress attack."

"He is fast, so I have to be faster."

"He is strong, so I have to be stronger."

Chen Xin nodded and did not ask further.

He knew that Zhao Tian already had his own plan.

Meanwhile, in the Four Elements Academy's stands, Feng Xiaotian sat with one leg crossed over the other, a confident smile on his lips.

"Feng Xiaotian, your opponent is that Radiant Phoenix."

A teacher-like man stood beside him, his tone carrying a note of warning.