Gulp-
Popeye's Adam's apple bobbed. He could only steel himself and summon his martial soul, taking an enormously thick anchor in his hands.
"Watch out! First soul skill, Heavy Anchor Strike!"
Popeye leaped high into the air, gripping the anchor with both hands as he smashed it toward the ground beside Ning Rongrong. He only intended to use the blast's shock wave to knock her straight out of the ring.
Instead, a gleam of excitement flashed in Ning Rongrong's eyes. She steadily cradled the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda as it rose, spinning.
"Light Energy Barrier!"
A dazzling, multicolored halo spread out instantly, enveloping Ning Rongrong completely. A thick membrane of light protected her entire body, greatly boosting her physical and special defenses.
BOOM!!
The heavy anchor slammed into the ring's stone slabs!
A violent explosion erupted, sending rubble and a raging shock wave sweeping in every direction.
The ferocious impact crashed into the multicolored wall of light!
Ripples of color spread continuously across the Light Energy Barrier, but it never shattered.
The sight instantly left everyone dumbfounded.
"Holy shit, holy shit! The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda gives that much defense? She took a Soul Elder's attack head-on!"
"No wonder it's the world's number one support martial soul. Isn't that a little ridiculous?"
"Don't start singing its praises yet. Support is still just support. No matter how high her defense is, she can't attack anyone. If this drags on, I still think Popeye will win."
"True. Otherwise, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be the world's number one sect, not its number one support sect."
All sorts of shouts rose from the surrounding stands. Some people were shocked, while others still doubted Ning Rongrong.
In most people's minds, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could only strengthen