She gritted her teeth, her eyes full of indignation and fury. "Judgment? You're not worthy of judging me!" A black-red Phoenix phantom slowly emerged behind her. The Phoenix let out a long cry toward the heavens, then attacked Ma Rulong and his companion with boundless might.
Though Ma Rulong and his companion resisted with all their strength, they were still unable to withstand the powerful attack. In the end, they suffered heavy injuries and collapsed to one side. Ma Xiaotao also fainted from excessive exhaustion and the backlash of her evil fire.
Seeing this, the referee announced, "Victory goes to Shrek Academy!" In a flash, Xuan Zi caught Ma Xiaotao securely and carried her back to the resting area. Looking at the unconscious Ma Xiaotao, concern flickered in Huo Yuhao's eyes. "I'll help Sister Xiaotao suppress the evil fire."
But Xuan Zi shook his head. "No. If your Soul Power were close to hers, there might be a chance, but the gap between your Soul Power and hers is far too great..." Lin Qianyi, who had been listening nearby, said, "What if the two of us join forces?" Xuan Zi's eyes brightened slightly upon hearing that. "There may be hope!"
Lin Qianyi said firmly, "Good. As long as there's hope." Though Ma Xiaotao had already passed out, it seemed that before losing consciousness, she had heard Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Lin Qianyi. As if gathering the last of her strength, she looked at them and softly said, "Little Yuhao, Wang Dong, Qianyi, I'll leave the rest to you. The honor of Shrek Academy is in your hands."
Lin Qianyi clenched her fists. "Don't worry. We'll protect Shrek Academy's honor, Sister." Ma Xiaotao nodded faintly before completely lapsing into unconsciousness.
Xuan Zi slowly turned, his gaze sweeping over Lin Qianyi,