Hu Liena's claws tore through the air, aiming straight for Xiao Yan's throat!
Xiao Yan looked at Hu Liena rushing towards him, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
He moved lightly, his figure drifting backward like a falling leaf, just barely avoiding the attack.
The sharp claws swept past him three inches away, creating a gust of wind, but they didn't even touch the hem of his clothes.
Hu Liena's attack missed, and before she could even regain her footing, she had already turned around and pounced again!
" Demon Fox Consecutive Claws!"
Her claws moved like the wind, and countless claw shadows swept towards Xiao Yan like a blanket!
Each claw contains the power to tear steel apart, and its speed is dazzling!
Xiao Yan moved nimbly through the claw shadows.
Sometimes he would sidestep, sometimes he would retreat, sometimes he would leap up, each time perfectly dodging Hu Liena's attacks, as if he were strolling leisurely.
"Is all you can do is dodge?" With Xiao Yan easily dodging each attack, even Hu Liena couldn't help but feel annoyed in front of so many people, and she gritted her teeth as she spoke.
Xiao Yan smiled slightly and said softly:
"It's not hiding, it's watching."
As soon as he finished speaking, his right hand, enveloped in Cold Fire, suddenly shot out and grabbed Hu Liena's right wrist with perfect precision!
Hu Liena's expression changed, and she tried to break free, but found that Xiao Yan's hand was like an iron clamp, not moving an inch!
"Your attacks are fast, but too predictable."
Xiao Yan looked at her and said calmly:
"Three times with the left claw, twice with the right claw, then it turns and circles back. Once you figure out the pattern, it's easy to predict."
Hu Liena was stunned.
"Let go!" she shouted sharply, her left claw reaching for Xiao Yan's face!
Xiao Yan released his grip and stepped back, creating distance once again.
Hu Liena steadied herself, took a deep breath, and knew that ordinary methods would be useless against Xiao Yan.
" The Demon Fox Illusory Sound!"
She formed hand seals, and her Soul Ring suddenly lit up!
A strange sound wave emanated from her mouth, the voice ethereal and otherworldly, as if it came from the depths of hell, carrying a captivating magic!
This is not merely a mental attack, but a hallucinatory sound that directly affects the soul, capable of pulling a person into a dreamlike state.
Wei De was previously defeated after being pulled into an illusion by her Soul Skill.
However, facing Hu Liena's attack, Xiao Yan stood still, letting the illusory sound envelop him.
His eyes remained clear.
His soul was already powerful, and after consuming the Immortal Herb, this level of soul attack couldn't shake him at all.
But he didn't show it.
He deliberately made his gaze momentarily unfocused.
A hint of joy flashed in Hu Liena's eyes!
Now!
She flashed and instantly appeared behind Xiao Yan, her sharp claws aimed straight for the back of his neck!
Just as her sharp claws were an inch away from Xiao Yan's nape—
Xiao Yan suddenly turned around and pointed his right finger at her brow!
"You--"
Hu Liena's body stiffened.
That finger, without applying force, merely touched her brow lightly.
But she knew that if Xiao Yan wanted to, this one finger strike could seriously injure her.
"Illusory Sound is not bad." Xiao Yan withdrew his finger and looked at her, saying:
"But you underestimate the strength of my soul."
Hu Liena stood there, stunned, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Her prized illusory voice didn't work either?
"I... I don't believe it!"
She gritted her teeth and stepped back, her Fifth Soul Ring suddenly lighting up!
Fifth Soul Skill: Demon Fox Sacred Flame!
Her aura suddenly surged! All nine fox tails behind her rose simultaneously, each tail tip glowing with a red light! Those nine red lights converged, forming a massive fireball!
The fireball grew larger and brighter, radiating an aura of destruction!
This was her all-out attack.
The audience gasped!
"She's gone mad! This move will drain all her Soul Power!"
"It seems she wants to settle the matter in one move."
On the high platform, Bibi Dong frowned slightly, but did not stop him. Everyone on the platform could see that Hu Liena was no match for Xiao Yan.
However, due to Bibi Dong's status, no one said it outright.
Xiao Yan looked at the fireball, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
"That was a pretty good move."
As soon as he finished speaking, his Fourth Soul Ring lit up!
" Cold Fire: The Everfrost Mausoleum!"
A chilling, pale flame erupted from him, spreading outwards and instantly engulfing the entire arena!
One after another, illusory phantoms of the Eternal Frost Mourning Demon appeared within the domain, emitting mournful howls!
The wailing transformed into a mental shockwave, raging through the domain and heading straight for Hu Liena.
Hu Liena felt her whole body stiffen, and the flow of her Soul Power within her body instantly became sluggish!
The enormous fireball actually began to shrink under the corrosive chill!
"How is this possible!" she exclaimed in shock.
Xiao Yan did not answer.
He raised his right hand, and his Third Soul Ring lit up simultaneously!
" Cold Fire - Netherworld Lock!"
Four pale chains emerged from the void, like four giant pythons, and Entanglement Hu Liena!
Hu Liena tried to dodge, but under the suppression of the Everfrost Mausoleum, her speed was reduced by at least 50%!
A chain was wrapped around her left leg!
She gritted her teeth and struggled, trying to break free!
But then the second, third, and fourth chains Entanglement her, binding her tightly!
That bone-chilling cold instantly invaded her soul, causing her consciousness to begin to blur!
Hu Liena struggled incessantly, her eyes filled with resentment.
However, he was tightly Entanglement by the Netherworld Lock, and his Soul Power was suppressed by Xiao Yan's level.
The feeling of her soul being frozen was even stronger, Hu Liena couldn't shake it off at all. She felt her consciousness dissipating little by little, as if she would fall into eternal darkness at any moment.
She understood that she was no match for Xiao Yan, and despite her resentment, Hu Liena finally spoke:
"I... I give up..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Yan retrieved the Netherworld Lock and the Everfrost Mausoleum.
Hu Liena collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.
Her face was as pale as paper, she was covered in cold sweat, and her eyes were filled with disappointment.
Xiao Yan glanced around at the shocked crowd and silently apologized to Hu Liena, knowing that this was all he could do.
This can create an invincible aura, further enhancing one's reputation.
"Hopefully, our His Holiness the Pope will be somewhat wary of this..."
Xiao Yan looked at Hu Liena, who was slumped on the ground, and felt slightly apologetic. He reached out and helped her up.
Are you alright?
Hu Liena was silent, shook her head, and then spoke:
"I lost."
The entire room fell silent.
A moment later, a deafening cheer erupted!
" Xiao Yan! Xiao Yan! Xiao Yan!"
Xiao Yan stood on the arena, receiving cheers from the crowd. He looked at Bibi Dong on the high platform and nodded slightly.
Bibi Dong looked at him, a complex expression flashing in her eyes.
She stood up and slowly began to speak:
"The winner of this competition is Xiao Yan."
She paused, raised the scepter in her hand, and continued to speak loudly:
"From this day forward, Xiao Yan will be the Holy Son of my Spirit Hall, Hu Liena will be the Holy Maiden of my Spirit Hall."
The crowd cheered again, chanting Xiao Yan and Hu Liena's names!
Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback.
He never expected that Bibi Dong would announce this in public.
This is tantamount to announcing to the entire continent that he, Xiao Yan, is the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall.
But a sense of unease welled up inside him.
Because the way Bibi Dong looked at him was too complicated.
That wasn't appreciation, but rather... some deeper meaning he couldn't understand.
After the results of the competition were announced, Bibi Dong publicly instructed Xiao Yan and Hu Liena to proceed to the Pope's Palace.
The newly ordained saints went to the Pope's Palace, and no one thought there was anything wrong with it.
Amidst cheers from the crowd, Xiao Yan and Hu Liena walked towards the rear of the Spirit Hall.