Defense Without Attack, Huo Lei's Unexpected Gain

The final day of the Promotion Round began. The first six matches passed quickly, with nothing worth watching. Thunderclap Academy and Godwind Academy swiftly defeated their opponents. As for Shrek Academy, their opponent chose to forfeit outright, so Shrek Academy won without a fight. Of the famous, highly ranked teams, only Blazing Fire Academy and Skywater Academy remained.

Huo Lei and Shui Bing'er slowly entered the arena. Cheers erupted from the surrounding stands, applause and discussion intertwining.

The two met each other's eyes and smiled.

Shui Bing'er spoke first. "Don't forget the proposal you promised me."

Huo Lei nodded with a smile. "I hope you don't forget your promise either."

"Both sides may release their martial spirits." The referee's voice rang out.

"Skywater Academy Team captain Shui Bing'er, level forty-three control-system Soul Ancestor, martial spirit: Ice Phoenix." Shui Bing'er introduced herself softly.

A clear phoenix cry rang out as the phantom of a massive blue Ice Phoenix appeared above Shui Bing'er's head. Four Soul Rings—two yellow and two purple—spiraled out from her body and pulsed around her.

"Blazing Fire Academy Team member Huo Lei, level fifty-six assault-system Soul King, martial spirit: Flame." Seeing that she had introduced herself, Huo Lei reported his own information as well.

Huo Lei raised his right hand, and a ball of red flame danced merrily in his palm. Five Soul Rings—two yellow, two purple, and one black—rose from beneath his feet.

The two released their martial spirits almost simultaneously.

The referee loudly announced, "The match begins."

As Huo Lei activated his Soul Skill, Shui Bing'er's First Soul Ring lit up. With a wave of both hands, she released a blast of icy Soul Power.

"First Soul Skill, Ice Seal!"

Huo Lei did not dare be careless and immediately activated his fourth Soul Skill, Lava Armor,