Seeing the referee intervene, Qiangu Fuliu's coiled Coiling Dragon Staff instantly turned into specks of golden light and dissipated.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his posture as upright as a pine tree, calmly standing on the ring.
The outcome is decided; this first match has come to an end.
A hint of horror flashed across the referee's eyes as he looked at Qiangu Fuliu.
He knew better than anyone that the Soul Tool Shield he had just activated was a genuine level seven defense!
Logically speaking, they should be able to block most attacks from Soul Saint level opponents.
But this Qiangu Fuliu was clearly only at the Soul Emperor level, and hadn't even used Soul Skill. With just this simple and unadorned heavy blow, he actually shattered his level seven Soul Tool Shield!
What terrifying power, what pure offensive force, would that require?
The referee, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, took a deep breath and announced loudly:
"First match, Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy wins!"
The entire arena seemed to have been muted, falling into an eerie silence.
Everyone was stunned speechless by the incredibly swift and decisive scene on the stage.
It is only natural that Qiangu Fuliu can prevail over time.
But no one expected that victory would come so easily and so decisively.
He didn't even use any Soul Skill; the outcome was decided with just a simple, heavy slash.
What was even more alarming to those with discerning eyes was the referee's two interventions.
The Soul Tool Shield that was first erected shattered under that blow, forcing the referee to personally step into the arena and take the hit with his shield!
After a brief silence, like a long-accumulated volcano suddenly erupting, the audience burst into deafening cheers and shouts.
Especially among the people of the Sun Moon Empire, the outcry reached its peak.
They might not understand all the details, but they knew for sure that this young man named Qiangu Fuliu was a member of their Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy!
" Qiangu Fuliu! Qiangu Fuliu!"
Cheers, chatter, and gasps of amazement mingled together, creating a sea of excitement.
Inside the preparation area, everyone from the Shrek Academy had their eyes fixed on the figure standing with his hands behind his back in the center of the arena. The atmosphere was so tense it was almost palpable.
Although they didn't personally experience that seemingly simple blow like Xu Shenshu did, as bystanders, the oppressive feeling that struck their souls still transcended the distance and was clearly imprinted on everyone's perception.
Bei Bei slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, her expression more serious than ever before.
"He didn't use any Soul Ring skills, but that attack... was definitely not simple."
"He perfectly fused his boiling fighting spirit, condensed Soul Power, and unwavering belief in victory in an instant, pouring it all into that single strike. This was no longer a simple slash, but an explosion of energy and spirit at their peak of unity..."
He paused, then said in a heavy tone, "This should also be a Self-Created Soul Skill, similar to ' King's Landing ' created by the Ancestor."
In the Douluo Continent universe, almost all powerful "skills" originate from Soul Beast.
Creating a unique Soul Skill without relying on Soul Ring is extremely difficult.
Therefore, every Self-Created Soul Skill that comes into existence is a symbol of talent and power.
At this moment, upon hearing Bei Bei elevate Qiangu Fuliu's strike to the level of " King's Landing," the Shrek members felt a chill run down their spines and involuntarily gasped again.
Bei Bei frowned, then murmured, " The Coiling Dragon Staff... I'm sure I've heard of this Martial Soul somewhere before; it's definitely not just an ordinary Tool Martial Soul."
His prompting made the other Shrek team members in the training area try their best to recall.
They seemed to have some recollection of the name, but couldn't quite place where they had heard or seen it before.
At this moment, Cai Mei'er spoke in a deep voice, " The Coiling Dragon Staff Martial Soul is indeed extraordinary; its origins can be traced back ten thousand years."
Upon hearing this, everyone's attention immediately turned to her. Cai Mei'er didn't keep them in suspense and continued, "According to the records treasured in the Inner Court of the academy, the once-prosperous Spirit Hall ten thousand years ago, in addition to the elders, also had positions for those receiving stipends."
"Among them were two retainers whose cultivation had reached the level of Super Douluo, and the Martial Soul they wielded was this Coiling Dragon Staff."
The moment Cai Mei'er uttered those words, the air in the entire preparation area seemed to freeze.
Ten thousand years ago? The Spirit Hall?
The historical weight carried by these two words made all the team members unconsciously hold their breath.
"They're actually remnants of the Spirit Hall!"
Upon hearing this, Dai Huabin frowned deeply, his tone filled with undisguised disgust and hostility. "They actually got involved with the Sun Moon Empire!"
These words expressed the sentiments of many people present.
In their upbringing and understanding, the Spirit Hall from ten thousand years ago was the root of the continent's turmoil and an Evil force attempting to rule everything.
Ultimately, Shrek Academy, in alliance with the two great empires, thwarted their efforts, thus securing peace for future generations.
Upon hearing that their opponent's Martial Soul was inherited from that dark history, their hostility naturally intensified.
Cai Mei'er glanced at Dai Huabin, whose emotions were clearly visible, but didn't say anything more.
She steered the conversation back to the Martial Soul itself, lowering her voice slightly to convey a deeper sense of gravity. "The documents also mention that this Coiling Dragon Staff is a top-tier Tool Martial Soul, and the reason it's named 'Coiled Dragon' is because a dragon Tool Martial Soul is sealed within it!"
The crowd's thoughts were pulled back to the beginning of the match when the dark gold staff appeared, accompanied by a powerful and majestic dragon's roar.
As the possessor of the Dragon Martial Soul, Bei Bei asked in a deep voice, " Dean Cai, so when the Dragon Soul truly manifests, that is the strongest combat form of this Coiling Dragon Staff Martial Soul, right?"
Cai Mei'er nodded slowly with a solemn expression. "That's right. Because it contains a dragon soul, this Coiling Dragon Staff possesses the characteristics of both Tool Martial Soul and Beast Martial Soul. This Qiangu Fuliu is not easy to deal with!"
After speaking, her gaze slowly swept over the young and spirited faces before her, a hint of sadness and worry flashing deep in her eyes.
On the Sun Moon Empire side, geniuses emerge one after another. Not only are there unfathomable figures like Kong Xuan, but now there is also this Qiangu Fuliu who possesses the Coiling Dragon Staff Martial Soul.
Looking at her own side... she couldn't help but feel a sense of powerlessness.
This time, Shrek's fate is likely to be more than just another defeat.
What worries her more is that these proud and arrogant children will have their beliefs, which they rely on, damaged by the successive blows, and this could even affect their future path of cultivation.
On the arena, following Xu Shenshu's defeat, the Earth Dragon Sect sent out their second representative.
Kong Xuan looked at the woman who went on stage, raised an eyebrow, and a guess flashed through his mind.
On the arena, a graceful figure leaped up and stood opposite the Qiangu Fuliu.
At this moment, her gaze toward Qiangu Fuliu was filled with unprecedented solemnity. She took a deep breath, and her clear voice rang out in the arena.
"My name is Nan Qiuqiu, captain of the Earth Dragon Sect."
She paused, her eyes suddenly sharpening and hardening. "If I lose this next battle, then the Earth Dragon Sect will concede defeat in this individual fight!"
Her declaration was concise and to the point, yet it also carried a hint of helplessness.
The absolute strength that Qiangu Fuliu had previously displayed, as well as the terrifying cultivation of the level 69 peak Soul Emperor, was indeed like an invisible giant mountain, making it difficult for the members of the Earth Dragon Sect to breathe, and even making it difficult to muster the fighting spirit to fight back.
However, although Nan Qiuqiu is a woman, she possesses a stubbornness and pride that rivals anyone else's.
Even knowing that her opponent was too strong to defeat, she would never admit defeat unless she took to the field herself and gave it her all!
This is not only the captain's responsibility, but also her own pride.