Lovesick Heartbreak Red
Both the Plant Academy and Barak Academy possess plant-based Martial Soul, but their fighting styles differ greatly.
The Barak team members primarily use flower-based Martial Soul, resulting in a wider variety of Soul Skill, but their teamwork isn't particularly tight. The seven members of the Plant Academy, on the other hand, possess Martial Soul ranging from roots and vines to pollen, and each individual's abilities are an integral part of the Team Battle.
Even with the seven players split up for the Promotion Tournament, they shouldn't be underestimated.
Tang San placed the information from the Plant Academy in the middle.
"Both of the first two are control-type. The first one's Martial Soul is Iron Thorn Vine, and the second one's is Sunflower. Xiao Wu's speed is enough to bypass the Iron Thorn Vine, but the Sunflower's attack range is very large, so don't rush to get close after entering."
Xiao Wu nodded. "I'll leave the arena after I've finished fighting two of them."
"Why?" Ma Hongjun asked.
"Because the last five are yours."
After hearing this, Ma Hongjun slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Xiao Wu, I knew you were loyal!"
Before Xiao Wu went on stage, Tang San glanced at her wrist again.
The Lovesick Heartbreak Red was stored in her personal Soul Tool, leaving no trace from the outside. This Immortal-Grade Herb plant had been with Xiao Wu for a long time, and its aura had become increasingly compatible with hers. Tang San only knew that it could protect its master, but he didn't know what changes would occur when it encountered a similar Martial Soul.
The match begins.
The Iron Thorn Vine Soul Master's first two Yellow Soul Ring lit up simultaneously, and more than ten vines sprouted from the ground, contracting towards the center along the outer edge of the arena.
The vines are covered with purplish-black thorns, and when waving them, they spray out dark green sap.
Xiao Wu advanced instead of retreating.
She stepped onto the first vine, her body swinging upwards with it. The second vine lashed out from her waist, and Xiao Wu pulled her legs together in mid-air, letting only the tip of the vine brush against the soles of her shoes.
The Iron Thorn Vine Soul Master clasped his hands together, and all the vines simultaneously wove upwards, forming a purplish-black vine cage.
Xiao Wu unleashed her third Soul Skill before the cage doors closed.
Teleportation.
She vanished from the vine cage and reappeared to her opponent's left. Her Scorpion-Tail Braid wrapped around his wrist, and her feet followed suit, leaving the ground.
The Waist Bow.
The Iron Thorn Vine Soul Master's body traced a half-circle in the air before landing heavily outside the red flag. He immediately withdrew his Martial Soul, and all the Iron Thorn Vine on the field also shrank back into the ground.
Xiao Wu easily secured her first victory.
She didn't rush to celebrate. After landing, she first moved her right foot in place. When the Iron Thorn Vine swept across the sole of her shoe, it left a small patch of dark green sap with a faint numbing toxin.
Tang San made a gesture to her across the arena.
Xiao Wu used her Soul Power to shake the juice away and then wiped the soles of her shoes clean on the grass. The whole process took only a few breaths, and the hidden trick that the Plant Academy wanted to use in the first match also failed.
Ning Fengzhi in the stands nodded slightly. His speed was not surprising, but his ability to immediately examine himself after a victory and not let his guard down due to the winning streak was even more commendable.
The second person from the Plant Academy entered the competition venue.
She was a level 41 female Soul Master, dressed in a bright yellow school uniform, holding a golden Sunflower in her hand. After her four Spirit Ring rose, the Sunflower rapidly enlarged, and dozens of yellow light spots appeared between its petals.
The Referee announced the start of the match.
Yellow light spots shot towards Xiao Wu from all directions, each one carrying strong penetrating power. Xiao Wu took two steps to the left, and the light spots immediately changed direction accordingly.
She suddenly veered towards the edge of the arena, Sunflower Soul Master immediately rotated her crown, controlling all the light spots to seal the inside of the red flag in advance. If Xiao Wu took just half a step further outward, this match would end immediately.
Xiao Wu touched the ground with her right foot and spun halfway around the edge. The first few points of light were chasing too fast and collided with each other, the exploding golden light also obscuring the Sunflower Soul Master's vision.
Remembering Tang San's warning before the match, she didn't move forward directly.
The fourth Spirit Ring lit up.
The Invincible Golden Body covered his entire body, and the first batch of light spots fell on the golden-red light, without leaving even a ripple.
The Sunflower Soul Master immediately increased his Soul Power.
A golden beam of light, as thick as an arm, condensed in the center of the flower and fell towards Xiao Wu's face.
Just then, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in Xiao Wu's personal Soul Tool moved slightly.
A layer of golden-red light, paler than the Invincible Golden Body, emanated from her chest.
The golden beam of light seemed to lose its support and dissipated inch by inch after entering this layer of light. The flower crown in the Sunflower Soul Master's hand also drooped, the originally unfolded petals quickly closed, and even the leaves lost their luster.
Her face turned pale. Her Soul Power was still there, but her Martial Soul no longer obeyed her guidance.
Xiao Wu herself was also taken aback for a moment.
"Continue," Tang San's voice came from outside the arena.
Xiao Wu immediately looked away.
With less than a second remaining in her Invincible Golden Body, she lunged forward, entering the Teleportation range before the golden light faded.
The next instant, she appeared behind the Sunflower Soul Master.
Using her toes to touch the opponent's shoulder for leverage, she then wrapped her Scorpion-Tail Braid around his wrist. Her Waist Bow arched again, lifting him off the red flag.
Two consecutive wins.
However, not many people were watching the Referee on the training field.
Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, and Salas all focused their gazes on Xiao Wu. The golden-red light appeared for only a short time, but its suppression of the Sunflower was astonishingly strong.
Salas's gaze sharpened, and his Soul Douluo- level Spiritual Power subtly probed the arena.
The Rosy Cloud Pattern on Yuan Yu's back glowed slightly.
He didn't stop Salas from observing the match, but only placed a very faint layer of Mist around Xiao Wu. Salas's Spiritual Power could see the normal operation of her fourth-ring Soul Power, and the aura deeper inside her was still firmly guarded by the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
No trace of Soul Beast was detected.
Yuan Yu then relaxed his grip.
When the third member of Plant Academy stood up, Xiao Wu took the initiative to raise her hand to the Referee.
"I concede, Shrek makes a substitution."
Several teams off the field were somewhat surprised.
She had defeated two opponents in a row, and her Soul Power was still less than 40% depleted, so she could continue fighting.
Tang San understood her choice. Staying on the field would only give others more opportunities to test that golden-red light.
Xiao Wu, however, did not linger on the field and quickly returned to Tang San's side.
"Brother, was that the Lovesick Heartbreak Red just now?"
Tang San nodded, his voice low. "Immortal-Grade Herb- grade spirit is far superior to an ordinary plant Martial Soul. It sensed you were attacked and released its aura. Don't explain to anyone else; I'll check after the match."
Xiao Wu placed her hand on the Soul Tool and could feel the warmth emanating from the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
She looked at Yuan Yu.
Yuan Yu nodded to her, indicating that Salas hadn't noticed anything unusual.
Xiao Wu then took the Wine Gourd from his hand.
"You said during training that if I beat two people in a row, I could keep it for you for a day."
Yuan Yu's hands suddenly felt empty. "You remember so clearly?"
"I remember Dean Liu saying that if there's any wine in it, just pour it out."
Yuan Yu immediately reached out. "Wait a minute, safekeeping and inspection are not the same thing."
Xiao Wu hugged the gourd and hid behind Tang San.
On the field, the third member of Plant Academy has already taken their position.
Ma Hongjun straightened his collar and strode onto the field.
"The remaining five are mine."