The entire scene erupted in uproar once again, everyone staring intently at the five claws in Xu Zhengyang's hands. These claws were about 1.2 feet long, dark gold in color, and emitted a chilling light, clearly extremely sharp.
This is Xu Zhengyang's External Soul Bone, the Darkgolden Terrorclaw. Only the Darkgolden Terrorclaw could so easily break through Ma Xiaotao 'Ma Xiaotao defenses and severely injure her.
Ma Xiaotao, who had fallen into the pit, looked unwilling and even tried to stand up, despite spitting out blood and having a hideous wound on her shoulder.
" Xu Zhengyang, I haven't lost. I can still fight."
Before Xu Zhengyang could say anything, the referee, Heavenly Fiend Douluo, had already spoken.
"If I hadn't blocked Xu Zhengyang's final blow, even if you survived, your left hand would be crippled. I hereby declare Xu Zhengyang the winner!"
Immediately afterward, Heavenly Fiend Douluo looked at Xu Zhengyang with a strange glint in his eyes, especially at the Darkgolden Terrorclaw on Xu Zhengyang's right hand.
"What a find! It's actually Darkgolden Terrorclaw Bear External Soul Bone. It seems you planned everything all along. You anticipated that Ma Xiaotao would attack with all her might, and that Ma Xiaotao would underestimate you, so you could take Ma Xiaotao by surprise and defeat her."
Xu Zhengyang did not answer Heavenly Fiend Douluo's question, but instead a smile appeared on his lips.
"Referee, if you hadn't intervened, I would have simply severed Ma Xiaotao's arm. I believe that according to the rules of the Soul Master Tournament, as long as there's no intentional killing, the competition can continue, and even the referee shouldn't stop it. What's going on here?"
"Although Ma Xiaotao's injury is not serious, it's far from a broken hand. Doesn't this count as interfering with the match? Ma Xiaotao still has some fighting ability left. Can she still participate in the next 2-2-3 battle?"
Everyone present was shocked to hear this. If what Xu Zhengyang said was true, Ma Xiaotao should have been seriously injured and collapsed, or even had her arm severed, so naturally she wouldn't have been able to participate in the final 223 battle.
But now the referee has stopped it. It can be said that the referee saved Ma Xiaotao 'Ma Xiaotao arm and greatly reduced the severity of her injury, which clearly changed the course of the game.
Shrek's team leader Wang Yan, immediately spoke up.
"Protest! Referee, we protest! Xu Zhengyang violated the rules! Xu Zhengyang's attack just now was an attempt to kill someone! The referee was right to stop him!"
The audience in the Soul Fighting Arena was booing loudly, and they all seemed incredibly excited, as if they were witnessing this unprecedented battle and watching the Heavenly Fiend Douluo's judgment.
Heavenly Fiend Douluo glanced at the Shrek students, then at all the audience members, and remained silent for a moment before speaking.
" Shrek Team's protest is invalid. I only stopped that final blow because I valued talent. Xu Zhengyang of Sun Moon Team wins this match, and Ma Xiaotao's next 2-2-3 strategy is unavailable."
At this moment, Heavenly Fiend Douluo was clearly aware that, from any perspective, the Shrek Team was in dire straits. They now only had three Soul Master left, two of whom were Grand Soul Master and one was Soul Elder, while the Sun Moon Team still had four members, and Xu Zhengyang could even continue to make moves.
From any perspective, the Shrek Team has already lost this one-on-one battle, and there is little room for a comeback. Moreover, even if they do win, they simply cannot win the third match using the two-three strategy.
Moreover, all the audience members witnessed this moment, witnessed Xu Zhengyang injuring Ma Xiaotao, and witnessed that Xu Zhengyang did not intend to kill anyone; on the contrary, it was his own actions that violated the rules.
Before the match, Heavenly Fiend Douluo had received arrangements from Xu Jiawei to favor the Shrek Team if necessary, and even ensure the safety of the Shrek Team members. Xu Zhengyang's attack just now was too brilliant and too dangerous, which is why he couldn't help but take action.
Ma Xiaotao was extremely unwilling at this moment. She felt like she had been tricked by Xu Zhengyang. Otherwise, with her strength, Xu Zhengyang would definitely have lost if the situation had continued. Ma Xiaotao's expression was even starting to change, becoming colder and darker, and she was becoming more out of control.
Xu Zhengyang looked at Wang Yan below the ring. "You're saying I intentionally killed someone? If my attack had hit Ma Xiaotao Ma Xiaotao's neck instead of her shoulder, what are the chances Ma Xiaotao would have survived?"
"Also, I advise you to stop dwelling on this issue. Ma Xiaotao's Fire Phoenix Dark Energy is about to erupt. If she continues fighting, she might be completely controlled by the Dark Energy, and then you'll be the ones in trouble."
Heavenly Fiend Douluo had clearly noticed Ma Xiaotao's unusual condition. " Shrek Team, arrange for Ma Xiaotao to receive treatment as soon as possible, otherwise there may be uncontrollable problems."
Although Wang Yan and Zhou Yi were somewhat unwilling, the referee had already made his decision, and Ma Xiaotao's condition was indeed not right. Helpless, the two had no choice but to quickly walk onto the stage and, disregarding Ma Xiaotao's resentment, take her away.
Before leaving, Ma Xiaotao turned and glanced at Xu Zhengyang, her eyes filled with anger and a hint of wickedness.
" Xu Zhengyang, we'll meet again sooner or later, and when we do, I'll tear you to pieces with my own hands."
Xu Zhengyang couldn't help but roll his eyes at Ma Xiaotao Ma Xiaotao. In her current state, if no one helped her suppress it, she could kill herself. This uncontrollable bomb was going to cause Shrek Academy a lot of trouble.
After Ma Xiaotao left the field, the referee looked at Xu Zhengyang again.
"The match continues, do you still want to fight?"
With a slight movement of his Soul Power, Xu Zhengyang Xu Zhengyang returned the Tiger-Head Zhan Gold Spear that had fallen to the ground to his hand.
"Of course I'll continue. I'm not at the point where I can't fight yet; I still have the strength to continue fighting."
Heavenly Fiend Douluo nodded. " The Shrek Team will arrange for one person to participate in the one-on-one battle."
The Shrek Team was in even greater disarray. Everyone was filled with worry. They couldn't believe that Ma Xiaotao had already lost. The opposing Sun Moon Team still had four Soul King left, not to mention they didn't know how much longer Xu Zhengyang could fight.
The shadow of defeat in this Soul Master Tournament seems to have loomed over the Shrek team. Even the audience seems to be waiting to witness a miracle, to witness the Sun Moon Team rise step by step to the strongest position, to win the championship for the first time in history, and to witness the Sun Moon Team Shrek Team relinquish its throne for the first time.
Wang Dong said, "Teacher, let me go on stage. Xu Zhengyang is definitely at his last gasp right now. I can definitely defeat him with my flying ability."
Wang Yan shook his head. " Wang Dong, it will be difficult for you to defeat Xu Zhengyang. Don't forget that the Sun Moon Team has Flying Soul Tool, and Xu Zhengyang is Soul Engineer. Moreover, in terms of strength and speed, Xu Zhengyang is even comparable to Xiaotao."
At this moment, Huo Yuhao stood up. "Teacher, I've almost recovered. Let me do it. I'm confident I can defeat Xu Zhengyang, and even at least two others. That way, we'll still have a last hope, and even if we lose, we'll lose honorably."
Wang Yan glanced at the crowd around him. At this point, it was no longer a matter of winning or losing, but rather whether he could lose with some dignity. Winning this decisive battle was now a pipe dream.
"Alright, Yuhao, you go ahead. But remember, don't push yourself too hard. It's not shameful for Grand Soul Master to lose to Soul King. Even if you lose this time, I believe you'll bring the championship back sooner or later."
Huo Yuhao nodded. "Teachers, I won't let you down."
In that brief moment, Xu Zhengyang took out Milk Bottle and a healing Soul Tool Soul Tool from his Soul Tool and used Milk Bottle with all his might.
Having fought to this point, I've given it my all, and my plan is basically complete. I must win this championship no matter what.
When Huo Yuhao stepped onto the arena, Xu Zhengyang's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected that Huo Yuhao would be the one to enter the arena at this time. Huo Yuhao was only Grand Soul Master, and a Mental Grand Soul Master at that. His individual combat strength was arguably the weakest among all the participants.
After Huo Yuhao stepped onto the stage, he stood facing Xu Zhengyang from a distance, looking exceptionally resolute and also exceptionally angry.
Without hesitation, Xu Zhengyang put away the Milk Bottle and the healing Soul Tool, gripped the Tiger-Head Zhan Gold Spear, and stood like an indomitable warrior.
Huo Yuhao didn't act immediately; instead, he spoke.
" Xu Zhengyang, your Sun Moon Team is too despicable. From beginning to end, our Shrek Team has fallen into your trap. Whether it was Xiaotao Tao's defeat or the targeted team fight, you just wanted to bully us because we were outnumbered."
Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's absurd argument, Xu Zhengyang couldn't help but laugh.
"Why do you Shrek all have this kind of thinking? It's your own problem that you have fewer people, how can you blame the other teams? Can't others take targeted measures?"
Huo Yuhao said, "So ever since the start of the competition, you've orchestrated Meng Hongchen's poisoning of our Shrek members, planned the siege of Dai Yueheng, and even forced Sister Xiaotao to stop participating in the 223 battle. Do you still think this is fair and square?"
Xu Zhengyang glanced at the referee, then at the countless spectators in the arena.
"Aren't you mistaken about something? The audience's eyes are discerning. On the ring, there are only tactics, not any underhanded tactics. Besides, ask yourselves honestly, if the referee had truly been fair and impartial, Dai Yueheng wouldn't have been able to compete in the second match at all, let alone fight to this extent in an individual match."
Huo Yuhao's face showed anger. "That's because we injured four of our main players, and that's because we only had ten players registered. Otherwise, you definitely wouldn't have been able to beat our Shrek Team."
Xu Zhengyang shook his head. "Were your four injured main players caused by our Sun Moon Team? A whole month has passed since the competition started, hasn't Shrek Academy sent anyone to replenish the lineup?"
"Your Shrek Academy is the strongest force in the Douluo Continent, bar none. Your foundation is unimaginably strong, and your inner court boasts countless geniuses. Is there no one who can replenish your lost roster? From beginning to end, those old guys in your academy have trusted you too much and been too confident, which is why they didn't send anyone. Is this also the problem of the other teams?"
Huo Yuhao's face showed a hint of embarrassment upon hearing this. Clearly, what Xu Zhengyang said was true. The reason they were in such a hopeless situation was partly because the academy had not sent anyone to support them, and partly because the Shrek Team's tactics had been completely crushed by the Sun Moon Team from beginning to end.
It could even be said that the Shrek Team fell into the Sun Moon Team's attrition trap from beginning to end. If they had decisively conceded defeat in the first team fight, they might not have ended up with no one available.
According to Wang Yan and Zhou Yi's analysis, their team was originally going to concede the battle; they were just testing the strength of the Sun Moon Team. However, they found that their tactics had actually succeeded and they were able to surround and attack Xiao Hongchen as planned, which is why they did not surrender decisively.
As a result of this time difference, the entire team fell into the trap set by the Sun Moon Team. If Huo Yuhao hadn't reacted quickly, or if the Skydream Iceworm within Huo Yuhao hadn't warned him, even Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong would have been poisoned unconscious by Meng Hongchen, which would have been a truly desperate situation.