Friendly Match

"Yuhao," her voice was steady and firm, "as the main control-type soul master, you must seize control of the battlefield's rhythm immediately. Qianyi, Xixi, the two of you will work together. Take down Chen Zifeng as quickly as possible—he is a threat we cannot overlook."

Lin Qianyi nodded lightly, a cold glint in her eyes. Xixi, however, frowned. "Then what about Ling Luochen? Her restraint over me is extremely obvious..."

Ma Xiaotao paused slightly before calmly analyzing the situation. "That is true. Ling Luochen has Yao Haoxuan guarding her, so we cannot act rashly. Xixi, do not fight her head-on. The key is to look for an opportunity. Beibei, Cai Tou, you two are responsible for tying down the soul masters in the rear. Make sure they cannot interfere with our main offensive."

At this point, Ma Xiaotao's voice suddenly turned cold. "As for Dai Yueheng... Hmph. Since he refuses to follow my command, then let him experience for himself what true strength is! We must win this battle!"

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Battle Soul Arena, Dai Yueheng was also discussing tactics with his teammates. Both sides understood that this would be a decisive confrontation.

The two sides faced each other on the Battle Soul Stage as Xuan Zi's steady, powerful voice rang out. "Friendly match, begin!"

In an instant, the lights of their martial souls bloomed at once. Dai Yueheng's Evil-Eyed White Tiger shot into the sky first. The enormous white tiger phantom opened its blood-red eyes, and an invisible pressure spread outward like a tide, making everyone present feel an indescribable oppression.

Chen Zifeng's Soul Chasing Sword followed close behind, transforming into a streak of light in midair as though seeking out the enemy's trail, ready to deliver a fatal strike at any moment.

Yao Haoxuan's Sky Shaking Ape was no less imposing. It swung its thick arms and let out a deafening roar. The sound became visible ripples that spread in every direction, as though even the air itself had been shaken by its power. It carried both the force to restrain enemy movement and the intent to support his own side.

The air around Ling Luochen suddenly turned frigid. Her rare Ice Element Martial Soul appeared, ice crystals spinning around her like an ice spirit, awaiting only her command to freeze the world.

Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire Phoenix spread its wings and soared. As its flame-like feathers beat, scorching heat rushed forward as if it would burn everything to ashes.

Gongyang Mo's Seven-Colored Dragon circled through the air, its dazzling colors intertwining. This powerful support-type martial soul radiated peaceful yet mysterious power, continuously lending strength to his companions. Xixi's Lightning Leopard was swift and agile, leaving a trail of afterimages where she stood as she gathered power like a bolt of lightning.

"Attack!" Ma Xiaotao shouted, her voice filled with fearless resolve. Both sides launched their attacks in an instant, and a fierce battle began.

Huo Yuhao quietly activated Spiritual Detection. That incomparably powerful spiritual sharing ability surged forth like a tide, instantly washing away the doubts that Gongyang Mo and Xixi had harbored, replacing them with utter shock.

At this moment, Lin Qianyi and Xixi faced Chen Zifeng directly, and the tense atmosphere spread almost tangibly through the air. Ling Luochen cried out, "Ice Prison!" In an instant, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and the cold condensed into frost. Almost at the same time, Huo Yuhao summoned his second martial soul—the Ice Scorpion. Ling Luochen's body suddenly stiffened, frozen in place, and she was declared eliminated. With that, Dai Yueheng's side had lost one regular team member.

The battle between the two sides grew increasingly intense. The Soul Tool Cannon in He Caitou's hands shone brilliantly, and cannon fire filled the air as it swept toward everyone. Beibei worked in perfect coordination with him, joining forces against Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, and the others.

At that moment, Xiao Xiao let out a sharp cry. "Three Lives Soul-Calming Cauldron First Soul Skill, Cauldron's Tremor!" The soul skill transformed into a powerful force that charged toward Beibei, He Caitou, and the others. Seeing this, Wang Dong sprang nimbly into the air and instantly unleashed her First Soul Skill, Wing Blade, attempting to block the attack. The force drove the three of them back a step, and Xiao Xiao and Xu Sanshi were no exception.

Yao Haoxuan shouted in a low voice, "First Soul Skill, Weaken!" In an instant, Ma Xiaotao felt as though part of the Soul Power around her had been drained away, becoming somewhat difficult to control. Four soul rings beneath Lin Qianyi's feet—purple, purple, black, black—lit up in sequence. The Azure Luan behind her circled gracefully around her before releasing a long cry. "Luan Phoenix Domain!" As the domain spread, everyone felt a warm, powerful force enter their bodies, noticeably enhancing their Soul Power. Dai Yueheng said in shock, "A Talent Domain!" Xixi watched from the side and silently thought, Just as expected, none of these Reserve Team members are simple.

Seeing the situation fall into a stalemate, Dai Yueheng no longer hesitated. "Fourth Soul Skill: White Tiger Meteor Shower!" In an instant, countless silver-white points of light poured down upon Ma Xiaotao like meteors.

Huo Yuhao's heart clenched as he shouted anxiously, "Sister Xiaotao!" Yet Ma Xiaotao remained exceptionally calm. She looked resolutely at Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong. "Do not worry about me. Yuhao, Wang Dong, prepare your Martial Soul Fusion Skill." As she spoke, raging flames ignited around her body. "Phoenix Meteor Shower!" The flames transformed into meteors and shot straight toward the White Tiger Meteor Shower.

The two forces of Soul Power collided fiercely in midair, and the powerful shockwave sent both sides reeling backward. Ma Xiaotao landed lightly on the ground. Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong exchanged a glance, seeing determination in each other's eyes. They tightly clasped hands and activated their Martial Soul Fusion Skill—Golden Path. Dazzling light surged toward Dai Yueheng.

Dai Yueheng reacted swiftly. "First Soul Skill: White Tiger Bodyguard Shield!" A white barrier instantly enveloped him. Yao Haoxuan supported Dai Yueheng from the side. Chen Zifeng tried to step forward to help, but Xixi and the others stopped him. In that moment, both sides seized their opportunity, and the outcome of the first match was decided.

Xuan Zi flashed forward and swiftly arrived before them, issuing his orders in a steady voice. "Ling Luochen, return to Dai Yueheng's group; add one more member to his side. Yao Haoxuan will go to Ma Xiaotao's side.

"Lin Qianyi, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong, the three of you will also join Dai Yueheng's side. Jiang Nannan and Xu Sanshi will go to Ma Xiaotao's group." After speaking, his gaze swept across the crowd as if confirming that his orders had been clearly conveyed.

Lin Qianyi, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong walked in step toward Dai Yueheng. When Dai Yueheng saw them arrive, a trace of appreciation flashed through his eyes.

He teased, "Junior brothers and sisters, you were really showing off just now. Now that you are on my side, do not hide like little rabbits!" His tone carried a hint of humor, yet also an unquestionable firmness.