Imperial Fighting Team vs. Shrek Seven Devils (III)

"Qian Renyue!?"

An icy chill spread through Ma Hongjun's entire body. He felt that if he so much as moved, the girl before him might slit his throat!

He shuddered, never having imagined that his flames would fail to break through Qian Renyue's ice!

How could this be?

"Fatty!"

On the platform, Tang San and Dai Mubai also noticed Ma Hongjun's predicament and cried out in surprise. But they were locked in fierce battles with their respective opponents and could not break away. Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan seized the chance to press their attacks-they had let themselves get distracted.

Dugu Yan and Yu Tianheng exchanged a glance, keeping Qian Renyue's instructions firmly in mind.

All they needed to do was hold Tang San and Dai Mubai back. As for the others, they could leave them to Qian Renyue.

"Xiao Wu!"

Ma Hongjun could not be eliminated. Tang San knew that only Xiao Wu could stop Qian Renyue now. He called out in a low voice, a plea in his eyes.

Xiao Wu nodded and hurried forward to attack Qian Renyue. Just then, Shi Mo leaped up from the ground and blocked Qian Renyue's back. In a flash, Xiao Wu was forced back. She flipped through the air and landed, frowning slightly. "That turtle shell is seriously tough!"

"Move!"

Zhu Zhuqing kicked Osler aside and raced toward Qian Renyue. "First Soul Skill, Hell Stab!"

Qian Renyue glanced back, her small face resolute. Narrowing her eyes slightly, she withdrew her short sword, suddenly grabbed Ma Hongjun, and hurled him into Zhu Zhuqing's path. "Silver Frost!"

Ever since pulling off the wing's tail support earlier, Qian Renyue had been waiting for this opportunity. The frost-covered Silver Frost Sword appeared in her hand. Zhu Zhuqing immediately dodged Ma Hongjun, kicking him in another direction before exchanging several blows with Qian Renyue.

Cat claws clanged against the Silver Frost Sword. After taking that kick, Ma Hongjun could not shake the feeling that Zhu Zhuqing had slipped a little personal grudge into it.

He landed safely, but had already expended quite a bit of soul power. With Qian Renyue bringing out the Silver Frost Sword now, their plan had fallen through!

Tang San had not expected Ma Hongjun's flames to be ineffective against Qian Renyue's ice, either. He shot Xiao Wu a look. Understanding him, she hurried over to take his place against Dugu Yan. "Your opponent is me!"

Xiao Wu intercepted Dugu Yan, brimming with spirited confidence. With one swift stride, she engaged her in battle.

As a perfect counter to Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu had a relatively easy time. If her soul power level had not been lower than Dugu Yan's, she would have locked her down and thrown her straight out of the arena already.

With his hands free, Tang San surveyed the battlefield. They were now at a severe disadvantage. Unless they threw Qian Renyue out soon, they would struggle to put up a fight.

"Little Ao!"

As the battle dragged on, everyone had consumed a considerable amount of soul power. Fortunately, Oscar possessed a food-type martial soul, and his soul skill could restore soul power. At Tang San's call, Oscar nodded. "First Soul Skill, Recovery Big Sausage!"

He produced six sausages and tossed them to his six teammates. Ning Rongrong continued providing boosts, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's radiance illuminating the entire Soul Fighting Platform. With some soul power restored and the boosts strengthening him, Dai Mubai punched Yu Tianheng back!

"Tian Heng!"

Dugu Yan lost focus. Xiao Wu used Instant Flash to appear behind her. "You're courting death!"

Her grappling technique activated. Unsurprisingly, Dugu Yan found her neck locked in place. With her entire body under Xiao Wu's control, she was hurled straight toward the edge of the arena!

Ye Lingling's eyes widened slightly as she looked toward Qian Renyue in the air. Qian Renyue swung a frost-laden slash at Zhu Zhuqing, who dodged and landed back on the platform.

At the same time, Qian Renyue flew toward Dugu Yan, caught her, and delivered her to Yu Tianheng's side.

The Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul manifested. With no time to concern herself with anything else, Qian Renyue swung out the Silver Frost Sword and pointed it at the Shrek Seven Devils.

Ye Lingling's healing took time. Although Qian Renyue's fusion soul skill could only last three minutes, that was enough.

The Shrek Seven Devils repositioned themselves. Tang San activated his Blue Silver Grass, and numerous poisonous strands suddenly sprouted from the ground. They wound around Qian Renyue's ankles. Her gaze sharpened, and she hurriedly threw the Silver Frost Sword in front of Ye Lingling!

The Silver Frost Sword plunged into the ground. Ice spread out, stopping the Blue Silver Grass from growing any farther!

Just moments earlier, Tang San had planted numerous Blue Silver Grass seeds throughout the arena. Once he activated them, they would be enough to control the entire battlefield!

"My turn!"

Dai Mubai snorted coldly, determined to teach Qian Renyue a proper lesson. Clenching his fist, he lunged forward and struck straight at her abdomen!

"Yueyue!"

The Blue Silver Grass binding Qian Renyue's ankles sprouted thorns. Those thorns injected poison, instantly paralyzing her body and leaving her nowhere to dodge!

Bam!

With a resounding impact, Dai Mubai struck Qian Renyue's abdomen without hesitation. Then he unleashed punch after punch, pounding her relentlessly. Though the paralysis prevented her from moving freely, the pain was all too real. Gritting her teeth, she raised her hands to block his fists, but the paralysis slowed her movements. Some attacks were simply too fast for her to avoid. She was beaten back step by step, yet Dai Mubai showed no intention of stopping.

"What a vile bastard! How dare you bully this phoenix's master! You're courting death!"

Just as Qian Renyue was about to be beaten out of the arena, Little Phoenix suddenly unleashed soul power. The external soul bone on Qian Renyue's back abruptly appeared!

What was going on?!

Dai Mubai was somewhat stunned.

Tang San inwardly cursed. Had I miscalculated the paralysis duration?

"Boss Dai! Come back!"

Tang San immediately activated his Blue Silver Grass, intending to pull Dai Mubai back. But in the next instant, the Silver Frost Sword returned to Qian Renyue's hand. She severed Tang San's Blue Silver Grass with one slash. Hovering in the air with cold mist drifting around her, she abruptly canceled her fusion soul skill.

Snow drifted down across the entire Soul Fighting Platform. Under Ye Lingling's healing, Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan had recovered from their injuries. They rose, with no intention of letting Dai Mubai off so easily.

"First Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!"

Yu Tianheng sprang into the air, his first soul ring flashing brilliantly. His Thunder Dragon Claw unleashed lightning. Wherever it passed, the air warped violently, erupting with heart-rattling crackles!

"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"

Dai Mubai spat out a milky-white sphere of light to counter it. He moved swiftly, dodging Yu Tianheng's attacks one after another, but still could not avoid injury. Tang San grew anxious at the sight, yet his opponent now was Qian Renyue. With her blocking him, he could not break the deadlock in an instant. Everyone else had also reengaged their respective opponents. The Imperial Fighting Team had largely recovered from their injuries, making this situation extremely troublesome for the Shrek Seven Devils!

Tang San frowned slightly. "Third Soul Skill, Spider Web Restraint!"

The most important thing now was to restrain Qian Renyue!

Ma Hongjun charged toward Qian Renyue as well, but this time, she was no longer alone!

Shi Mo activated his defensive soul skill and blocked Ma Hongjun's attack head-on!

"Ugh, so hard!"

Ma Hongjun retreated. With their injuries healed, the Imperial Fighting Team seemed to have returned to their condition at the start of the battle. For the Shrek Seven Devils, this was extremely unfavorable!

As the enormous spider web descended, Qian Renyue drew the little short sword from her Silver Hairpin. She poured soul power into it and cut her palm. Blood flowed out and dripped onto the blade, which suddenly took on a pale pink glow. That glow was bewitching, striking dread into the heart!

"What is that?!"

In the spectator stands, Flender exclaimed in surprise. He turned to Yu Xiaogang beside him for an answer. Yu Xiaogang's face was utterly grave, a flicker of shock in his eyes. "The object in her hand should be a special soul tool that was stored in Spirit Hall years ago."

"A soul tool?" Flender frowned slightly. A soul master relying on a soul tool to win rather than using soul skills-truly...

Yu Xiaogang nodded and recalled, "I once saw this soul tool. But I distinctly remember that the Worship Hall took it into its keeping back then. How did it end up in her hands today...?"

Yu Xiaogang muttered the latter part to himself. Flender was some distance from him and naturally did not catch what he said.

Besides, this was no time to concern himself with Yu Xiaogang's words. He frowned slightly, feeling that the situation had taken a decidedly ominous turn.

On the Soul Fighting Platform, Qian Renyue cut apart Tang San's Spider Web Restraint with one slash. Red-and-blue flames suddenly blazed up. It was easy to see that Qian Renyue had activated the magic treasure in her hand. "Master, cripple them! How dare they bully my master! They're courting death!"

Inside Qian Renyue, Ice Crystal Phoenix seethed. After finally managing to get a good night's sleep, Little Phoenix had been poisoned awake by this brat named Tang San. How infuriating!

Kill him! He had to be killed!

That scourge absolutely could not be allowed to live!

Qian Renyue did not know why Little Phoenix was so angry. Her lips curved slightly. "I won't go as far as killing him, but I'll definitely leave him badly injured!"

Team battles on the Soul Fighting Platform were not fights to the death. Even if she truly wanted to kill Tang San, the Soul Fighting Arena's officials would not allow it. Besides, Tang Hammer was almost certainly watching from the shadows. Rather than harboring murderous intent, she might as well beat Tang San badly enough to seriously injure him. That way, Tang Hammer could not show himself now and could only watch his son take a beating!

"Hmph~"

With a soft snort, Qian Renyue charged at Tang San, short sword in hand. Tang San's eyes widened slightly. He used Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track to evade her charge, then used Mysterious Jade Hand to seize her wrist. Yet the moment he caught her wrist, he seemed to sense something. His eyes widened in disbelief.

"What are you staring at me for? If you have time to stare, you'd be better off thinking about what you'll do next!"

Qian Renyue smiled softly, and flames appeared in her hand. Tang San immediately let go, retreating and landing on the ground. He had never imagined that Qian Renyue's body actually contained both ice and fire powers. Was that why Fatty's attacks had been ineffective against her?

"Had fun beating Xiao Yue just now, didn't you?"

Meanwhile, Yu Tianheng hammered Dai Mubai with resounding punches. Every blow struck flesh, carrying lightning, without a shred of mercy!

He dared to hit Yu Tianheng's younger sister? He was simply begging for a beating!

Dai Mubai had already been injured in the earlier fighting. Facing the fully healed Yu Tianheng now undoubtedly put him at a complete disadvantage. He could only keep defending, occasionally launching an attack of his own. But when their soul skills clashed, Yu Tianheng clearly held the advantage. Dai Mubai was suddenly knocked far back and braced one hand against the ground, his fighting strength already greatly diminished from the start of the match!

"Third Soul Skill, Thunderclap Rage!"

"Second Soul Skill, Thunderous Might!"