Breaking the Deadlock, Overpowering a Formidable Foe

On the arena, soul power roared without end, while the blazing sunlight was almost blinding. Both sides remained locked in fierce combat, every clash erupting with powerful waves of soul power. The spectators held their breath, scarcely daring to breathe too heavily for fear of missing any crucial moment.

The Dou Spirit Team's relentless offensive showed no signs of weakening. Relying on his formidable defense and strength, their captain kept Tang Wulin tightly pinned down while the teammates behind him attacked in turns, soul skills coming one after another. The soul master skilled at breaking control techniques struck repeatedly, constantly disrupting Xu Xiaoyan's control rhythm in an attempt to completely throw Shrek's formation into disarray.

Tang Wulin exchanged several head-on blows with the Dou Spirit captain. His Golden Dragon Claw collided with the opponent's earth-yellow heavy fist, leaving his arm slightly numb. He inwardly marveled at the man's practical combat experience. Every attack was ruthless and precise, without a single unnecessary movement. This was clearly a fighting style honed through countless real battles, several times more troublesome than the Star Luo Team.

"Xiaoyan, wait for the right moment and lock onto that control-breaking soul master!" Tang Wulin shouted commands as he fought with all his strength, his voice piercing through the roar of soul power and reaching Xu Xiaoyan clearly. He understood that if they wanted to break the deadlock, they had to eliminate the opponent's control-breaking point first. Only then could their battlefield control take effect and allow them to fully seize the rhythm of the match.

At his words, Xu Xiaoyan's gaze instantly sharpened as she fixed her eyes on the Dou Spirit Team's rear line, on the soul master constantly releasing distorted soul power. She took a deep breath and suppressed the faint nervousness in her heart. No longer fixated on wide-area battlefield control, she gathered all her soul power into the Starwheel Ice Staff. The icy-blue starlight condensed to an extreme, no longer spreading outward in all directions, but transforming into a slender yet resilient Starburst Chain that silently wound its way toward the control-breaking soul master.

This time, she did not hesitate in the slightest. Her control was precise to the extreme, completely bypassing the opponent's frontal defenses and striking where he was unprepared.

The control-breaking soul master was focused on disrupting the arena's situation and did not notice the silently approaching Starburst Chain at all. By the time he sensed it, the starlight had already tightly bound his limbs. Icy soul power spread along the chain, instantly sealing the circulation of his soul power. He could no longer use any control-breaking soul skills, freezing where he stood, unable to move.

"Got him!"

Delight surged through Xu Xiaoyan's heart, but her expression remained steady. She immediately increased her soul power output, firmly locking down her opponent as she called out, "The control-breaking soul master is under control! Everyone, attack with everything you have!"

The deadlock was broken at last!

Without the control-breaking soul master's interference, Xu Xiaoyan's battlefield control was fully unleashed. Vast swathes of starlight blanketed the arena once more, slowing and restraining every member of the Dou Spirit Team until their movements became incredibly sluggish. Gu Yue immediately seized the opportunity, unleashing her elemental power at full strength. Wind blades, fire rain, and water arrows poured down in succession. With earthen walls shielding her allies, she firmly protected her teammates while fiercely suppressing the enemy's offensive.

"Perfect chance!"

Xie Xie roared, his body turning into two afterimages as both martial souls fully activated. Like a ghost, he slipped into the Dou Spirit Team's rear line, targeting their weak points and disrupting the cohesion of their formation. Ye Xinglan's sword light was razor-sharp, killing intent bursting forth the instant her blade was drawn as sword qi shot toward the enemy support soul master. Yuanen Yehui's Titan Giant Ape martial soul erupted completely, its tremendous force sweeping across the field and sending the enemy front-line members flying one by one. Le Zhengyu's Holy Amplification reached its peak, golden light enveloping the entire team and greatly boosting everyone's soul power and speed. Xu Lizhi rapidly tossed out high-concentration soul power buns, continuously replenishing his companions and ensuring that their combat strength did not diminish.

Golden Dragon soul power surged around Tang Wulin, golden dragon patterns spreading across his entire body. His third soul ring suddenly lit up as the Golden Dragon Berserk Domain fully unfolded. His strength and speed soared once more, brilliant golden light radiating from his body as though a true dragon had descended. He no longer defended passively. Instead, he launched a direct assault, his Golden Dragon Claw carrying the force to split mountains and shatter stone as it hurtled toward the Dou Spirit captain. His offense was incomparably fierce, driving the opponent back again and again without any chance to retaliate.

The Dou Spirit captain's expression changed drastically. He had never expected the Shrek Seven Monsters' coordination to be so seamless that they could reverse the situation in an instant, shifting from passive defense to all-out suppression. He wanted to counterattack, but Tang Wulin held him tightly in check, while the surrounding teammates were restrained by battlefield control and elemental power, unable to offer support. For a moment, he was completely isolated and helpless.

"Impossible! How could we lose to you?!" the Dou Spirit captain howled, pouring every last bit of soul power into one final counterattack. But by now, he was already at the end of his strength.

Tang Wulin's gaze was resolute, and he showed no mercy. His Golden Dragon Claw steadily blocked the opponent's attack. Then he violently twisted his wrist, directly sending him flying. The captain crashed heavily outside the arena and lost his ability to fight.

With their captain gone, the Dou Spirit Team completely fell apart. Under the combined assault of the Shrek Seven Monsters, the remaining members were defeated one after another, collapsing to the ground and unable to rise again.

Seeing this, the referee immediately announced in a loud voice, "The Dou Spirit Academy Team has lost all combat capability. The winner of this match is the Shrek Academy Team!"

As soon as those words fell, thunderous cheers and applause erupted from the entire venue, shaking the arena. Everyone cheered for the Shrek Seven Monsters. This hard-fought comeback against the odds had been far too spectacular, far too exhilarating.

Tang Wulin slowly withdrew his soul power, and the golden light around him faded. Sweat ran down his cheeks and soaked his clothes, yet it could not conceal the high spirits in his eyes. He turned to look at his companions. Every one of them was drenched in sweat and breathing lightly, but all wore brilliant smiles, their eyes filled with the joy and pride of victory.

Xu Xiaoyan hurried over to his side, lightly planting the Starwheel Ice Staff against the ground. Her face was flushed after the match, and her voice was cheerful and admiring. "Brother, we won! We beat Dou Spirit Academy!"

"We all won this together." Tang Wulin smiled at everyone, his voice firm and powerful. "Thanks to all of us working as one, we were able to win this tough battle. You were all amazing!"

The companions exchanged smiles and stood shoulder to shoulder, accepting the cheers of the entire venue. In that moment, the passion and glory of youth bloomed in full. Na'er in the stands was so excited that she jumped up and down, continuously cheering for her brother, her little face full of pride.

This grueling battle not only allowed the Shrek Seven Monsters to claim another victory, but also honed their teamwork and practical combat ability to the utmost. The matches ahead would only grow more difficult, yet these youths were already prepared to face every challenge as they steadily advanced toward the ultimate goal of the exchange tournament.