On the Sea God Lake, tranquility was shattered, replaced by suffocating heat and a ferocious killing intent!
Ma Xiaotao's eyes were bloodshot; her reason had long been burned away by the rampaging Evil Fire within her, leaving only the most primal and insane desire for destruction.
She stared intently at Kong Xuan and Meng Hongchen before her, as if they were the only "antidote" to alleviate the burning pain within her body, or perhaps an obstacle that had to be destroyed.
"Ho--!" She let out a twisted scream, and the dark Evil Fire around her suddenly surged, the grass under her feet instantly turned black and charred, the surrounding air crackled and popped from the high temperature, and the scenery began to distort and deform!
The next moment, she shot towards Kong Xuan and Meng Hongchen like an arrow released from a bow, with an unstoppable and frenzied momentum!
It moved so fast that it left only a black afterimage!
"Careful!"
Meng Hongchen exclaimed in surprise, his Martial Soul instantly possessing him, but Kong Xuan moved even faster.
Faced with Ma Xiaotao's domineering and strange attack of Evil Fire, Kong Xuan showed no panic whatsoever.
He knew all too well how terrifying the Ultimate Fire of the Evil Fire Phoenix was; once one was touched by it, the consequences would be unimaginable!
Moreover, the opponent is completely unconscious at this moment and will act without any restraint. They must be subdued as quickly as possible, otherwise the affected area will only grow larger and larger!
"Step back!" Kong Xuan shouted, gently pushing Meng Hongchen back half a step.
At the same time, he flipped his wrist, and the crystal-clear Atlas Spear appeared in his hand!
Although Kong Xuan is only Soul Emperor, even without the support of his Battle Armor, he is now more than capable of dealing with Soul Saint.
Because of her confidence in Kong Xuan's strength, Meng Hongchen decisively retreated, not hindering Kong Xuan's attack.
Kong Xuan's eyes were sharp as knives, instantly locking onto the flaw in Ma Xiaotao's attack trajectory.
Her frenzied, all-out offensive stance, which had completely abandoned any defense, made it easy for Kong Xuan to defeat her now.
Just as Ma Xiaotao, carrying towering black flames, lunged at him from within a few meters, the scorching heat almost licking the hem of his clothes...
Kong Xuan made a move!
His figure shifted slightly to the side like Gui Mei, perfectly avoiding the most intense direct impact of the Evil Fire.
At the same time, the Atlas Spear in his hand transformed into several sharp, cold lights that were so fast they were almost invisible!
Blood mist burst from Ma Xiaotao's limbs, accompanied by a faint cracking sound, and her limbs instantly went limp!
The entire process happened in the blink of an eye, precise and efficient.
"Ugh...!"
Ma Xiaotao's forward lunge suddenly malfunctioned, emitting a screech mixed with pain and anger.
Like a puppet whose strings have been removed, he lost all support and balance and fell heavily forward to the ground!
After those four shots, Kong Xuan activated his Fourth Soul Skill, Heavenly Prohibition.
Although Ma Xiaotao's Soul Power Level was higher, Kong Xuan's Soul Power quality was stronger than hers.
Therefore, sealing Ma Xiaotao's Soul Skill for a period of time is not a problem.
The excruciating pain in her joints rendered Ma Xiaotao completely immobile, leaving her writhing in agony on the ground.
The black Evil Fire surrounding the body flickered unpredictably due to their master's loss of control. Although they still emitted terrifyingly high temperatures, they could no longer form an effective attack.
Kong Xuan held the gun in one hand, the tip pointing diagonally at the ground, his eyes coldly fixed on Ma Xiaotao, who was struggling on the ground, without the slightest pity or hesitation.
To him, if the other party launched a fatal attack, then they were the enemy.
When dealing with enemies, especially those with dangerous attributes and highly unstable states, eliminating their combat capabilities as soon as possible is the most correct and only option.
Gender was never a consideration for him.
For a moment, Ma Xiaotao's painful groans and the crackling sound of the Evil Fire burning the air could be heard by the lakeside.
With the danger over, Meng Hongchen walked to Kong Xuan's side and breathed a sigh of relief.
Just then, two powerful auras arrived at an extremely fast speed, reaching the shore in the blink of an eye.
When they saw the scene on the lakeside, their expressions instantly turned extremely ugly.
" Xiaotao!"
One of the older teachers gasped in shock, immediately crouching down to examine Ma Xiaotao's condition. His face was ashen. "Such severe injuries! All four limbs are... Such ruthless methods!"
Another male teacher, with a stern face, immediately locked his gaze on Kong Xuan was holding the Atlas Spear.
Looking at Kong Xuan's Outer Court uniform, he didn't even think about why an Outer Court student could subdue Ma Xiaotao, who was at the Soul Saint level.
Instead, he directly rebuked Kong Xuan, his voice filled with anger and accusation. "You are also a student of Shrek, how could you treat a fellow disciple so cruelly!"
"She's your senior from the Inner Court! Do you even know who she is? Do you know what a serious crime it is in the academy to severely injure a fellow disciple?!"
His words were quick and urgent, as if he had already condemned Kong Xuan.
In his view, it was an outrageous and unforgivable act for Outer Court student to injure Inner Court senior!
Upon hearing this, Meng Hongchen, standing beside Kong Xuan, immediately showed indignation on her pretty face and was about to defend herself. "That's not how it is! It was Ma Xiaotao who started it..."
However, before she could finish speaking, Kong Xuan gently raised his hand to stop her.
Despite the harsh rebuke from the Inner Court teacher, Kong Xuan's expression remained unchanged, eerily calm.
He didn't even immediately offer a defense; he simply gazed at the other person with his deep eyes.
Those golden pupils were calm and still, yet they seemed to carry an invisible pressure, making the teacher, who was in a fit of anger, feel inexplicably uneasy.
Only after the other person finished speaking did Kong Xuan slowly open his mouth, his voice steady yet clear, carrying a cold quality:
"Teacher, shouldn't we clarify the situation before questioning them?"
He turned slightly to the side, gesturing to the charred ground around him, which looked as if it had been baptized by Lie Yan.
And the lingering, scorching aura of the Evil Fire Phoenix and a trace of residual madness in the air.
His words were like a cold spring, instantly extinguishing some of the impulsive fire in the two teachers' hearts.
They had been chasing after Ma Xiaotao after discovering she had escaped from Sea God Island, and now they realized that Ma Xiaotao was delirious due to a sudden surge of Evil Fire.
Kong Xuan's icy voice rang out again. "Isn't Shrek Academy's Inspection Corps supposed to eradicate Soul Master? How come they're still keeping Evil Soul Master in the Inner Court?"
"If Ma Xiaotao had encountered another student from the Outer Court instead of me today, would they still be alive?"
Faced with Kong Xuan's question, the teacher, realizing he had wronged someone, turned pale and then red, unable to answer a single word.
But seeing Ma Xiaotao's miserable state, he couldn't help but stubbornly say, "Even if... even if Xiaotao lost control first, you could have just subdued her. Why use such brutality? Breaking her limbs, this..."
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan's lips curled into a barely perceptible sneer as she interrupted him, "Uniforms?"
He pointed to the still-burning black Evil Fire on the ground. "Teacher, tell me, how do I 'safely' subdue a target who is controlled by extreme Evil Fire, possesses the strength of Soul Saint, and is solely focused on Destruction everything in front of him?"
Elder Li's face turned even uglier, but she remained silent.
When facing an out-of-control Soul Saint with the Ultimate Fire attribute, there is no gentle way to subdue them unless you absolutely overwhelm them with strength. Every second of hesitation could lead to Destruction consequences.
However, Kong Xuan's ruthlessness and efficiency still sent a chill down his spine.
Just who is this student from the Outer Court?
The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became somewhat tense and awkward.
Another teacher then interjected, "Regardless, you went too far. Do you even know whose student she is?"
Kong Xuan snorted inwardly, wondering if he was trying to intimidate him by bringing up Yan Shaozhe.
He glanced at the teacher and said calmly, "Isn't that Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department?"
The two teachers exchanged a glance, surprised that Kong Xuan, knowing the relationship between Ma Xiaotao and Yan Shaozhe, still dared to be so ruthless.
Just then, a gentle yet authoritative voice came from behind.
"Alright, I understand the matter. It was indeed Xiaotao lost control first. This student's actions to protect himself were understandable and he was not at fault."