The next day, at the Central Soul Fighting Platform.
Gu Ling had barely taken his position on the platform when he saw Huo Wu opposite him raise her right hand and gesture to the two people beside her.
The Blazing Fire Academy's formation spread out.
Huo Wushuang and the Fire Leopard Soul Master held the front, while Huo Yun and Huo Yu took either flank. The two support Soul Masters at the rear stood on either side of Huo Wu.
Unlike Elephant Armor's tightly packed wall, these seven left enough room between them to maneuver.
"You've studied us?"
Gu Ling asked with a smile.
Huo Wu did not deny it. Her gaze swept over the teammates behind him as she said, "You're strong, but surely not all your teammates have spatial soul skills."
Gu Ling nodded, then turned and signaled to the Shi Family Brothers. "You two protect the rear. Zhu Zhuqing, take the flanks."
Barely had he finished speaking when the referee brought his arm down.
"Begin!"
Flames surged up. Dark red dragon scales appeared over Huo Wushuang's body, and he kicked hard off the ground, charging first. The Fire Leopard Soul Master followed close beside him, two waves of scorching soul power bearing down on Gu Ling together.
At the same time, Huo Yun and Huo Yu spread their Fire Crane wings and skimmed low along the flanks, heading straight for the Imperial Fighting Team's rear.
Without looking back, Gu Ling raised his arm to meet Huo Wushuang's fist.
Bam!
Their fists collided, and a ring of fire burst outside the Bone Armor.
Huo Wushuang's arm jolted, his body pitching backward involuntarily, but Gu Ling had already stepped right in front of him, reaching for his shoulder with his other hand!
"Fall back!"
Seeing this, Huo Wu suddenly