On the arena floor, Soul Power roared without end, while the blazing sunlight dazzled the eye. The attacks from both sides remained deadlocked, every collision erupting with powerful waves of Soul Power. The spectators in the stands held their breath, scarcely daring to breathe too heavily for fear of missing a crucial moment.
The Dou Spirit Team's fierce offensive showed no sign of weakening. Their captain, relying on his formidable defense and strength, clung tightly to Tang Wulin. The teammates behind him attacked in turns, unleashing Soul Skills one after another. The Soul Master skilled at breaking control techniques struck repeatedly, disrupting Xu Xiaoyan's rhythm of battlefield control and attempting 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 fist, leaving his arm slightly numb. He silently marveled at the man's combat experience. Every attack was vicious and precise, without the slightest wasted 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 as he fought to hold the enemy back. His voice pierced through the roar of Soul Power and reached Xu Xiaoyan clearly. He understood that to break the deadlock, they had to deal with the enemy's control-breaking point first. Only then could their battlefield control take effect and allow them to 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 back line, on the Soul Master continuously releasing distorted Soul Power. She took a deep breath and suppressed the trace of nervousness in her heart. No longer focused on wide-area control, she gathered all her Soul Power into the Starwheel Ice Staff. The icy-blue starlight condensed until it no longer spread outward, instead transforming into a slender yet resilient Starburst Chain that silently coiled 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 least expected it.
The control-breaking Soul Master was focused on disrupting the situation on the field and never noticed the Starburst Chain creeping toward him. By the time he realized it, the starlight had already tightly bound his limbs. Icy Soul Power spread along the chain, instantly sealing his Soul Power circulation. He could no longer release any control-breaking Soul Skills, freezing where he stood, unable to move.
"Got him!"
Joy flickered in Xu Xiaoyan's heart, but her expression remained steady. She immediately increased her Soul Power output and firmly restrained him. "The control-breaking Soul Master has been restrained! Everyone, attack with everything you've got!"
The deadlock was broken.
Without the control-breaking Soul Master's interference, Xu Xiaoyan's battlefield control was fully unleashed. Vast swathes of starlight once again covered the arena, slowing and binding every member of the Dou Spirit Team until their movements became incredibly sluggish. Gu Yue immediately seized the opportunity and unleashed her elemental power at full force. Wind blades, fire rain, and water arrows poured down in succession, while earthen walls defended their allies and relentlessly suppressed the enemy's offensive.
"Perfect chance!"
Xie Xie let out a roar, his body splitting into two afterimages as both martial souls activated. Like a phantom, he cut into the Dou Spirit Team's back line, targeting their weak points and disrupting the links in their formation. Ye Xinglan's sword light was fierce, lethal the moment it left its sheath, and sword energy rushed straight at the enemy support Soul Master. Yuanen Yehui's Titan Giant Ape martial soul erupted completely, her immense strength sweeping outward and knocking aside the enemy front-line fighters one after another. Yue Zhengyu's Holy Amplification reached its peak, golden light enveloping the entire team and greatly boosting everyone's Soul Power and speed. Meanwhile, Xu Lizhi rapidly threw out high-concentration Soul Power buns, continuously replenishing his companions and ensuring 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, radiant golden light blazing around him as though a true dragon had descended. No longer defending passively, he took the initiative. His Golden Dragon Claw carried the force to split mountains and shatter stone as it shot toward the Dou Spirit captain, its assault so swift and fierce that it forced the man 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, allowing them to reverse the situation in an instant and shift from passive defense to complete suppression. He wanted to counterattack, but Tang Wulin held him firmly in place. His teammates were also restricted by battlefield control and elemental power, leaving them unable to support him. For a moment, he was utterly isolated.
"Impossible! How could we lose to you?!" the Dou Spirit captain roared, gathering every ounce of Soul Power for one final counterattack. But by now, he was already at the end of his strength.
Tang Wulin's gaze was unwavering, and he showed no mercy. His Golden Dragon Claw steadily blocked the opponent's attack, then his wrist suddenly exerted force and sent the man flying. The captain crashed heavily outside the arena and lost the 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 and collapsed to the ground, unable to rise again.
Seeing this, the referee immediately announced in a loud voice, "The Dou Spirit Academy Team has lost all combat ability. The winner of this match is the Shrek Academy Team!"
The moment his words fell, thunderous cheers and applause erupted from the entire venue, shaking the arena. Everyone cheered for the Shrek Seven Monsters. Their comeback victory against the odds had been far too spectacular, far too inspiring.
Tang Wulin slowly withdrew his Soul Power, and the golden glow 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 their smiles were brilliant, their eyes filled with the joy and pride of victory.
Xu Xiaoyan quickly walked to his side, lightly resting the Starwheel Ice Staff on the ground. A post-battle flush colored her face as she spoke with delight and admiration. "Brother, we won! We beat Dou Spirit Academy!"
"We all won this together." Tang Wulin smiled at everyone, his voice strong and resolute. "It was only because we worked together that we could win such a hard battle. You were all amazing!"
The companions exchanged smiles and stood shoulder to shoulder, accepting the cheers of the entire arena. In that moment, the passion and glory of youth bloomed in full. In the stands, Na'er was so excited that she jumped up and kept cheering for her brother, her little face full of pride.
This hard-fought battle not only carried the Shrek Seven Monsters to another victory, but also tempered their teamwork and practical combat ability to the utmost. The matches ahead would only grow more difficult, but these young people were already prepared to face every challenge as they steadily advanced toward their ultimate goal in the exchange tournament.
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