"The first match of the first round of the qualifiers has officially begun!"
At the referee's signal, the preliminary round officially began. Similar to the Soul Fighting in the Great Soul Arena, the tournament gave both sides one minute to activate their Martial Soul before the match started.
The entire Purple Star Team immediately shouted, and everyone activated their Martial Soul Possession. Although only one of them was Soul Ancestor with four Soul Ring, the team's composition was very reasonable and they looked quite formidable.
However, the Qilin Team did something that shocked everyone. Except for Qi Ling, none of them released their Martial Soul. Instead, they started walking towards the exit.
Indeed, the competition has requirements, such as a minimum of seven participants, but it doesn't state that participants cannot withdraw once the competition has started.
Their meaning was clear: Qi Ling alone was enough for this match.
Seeing the Qilin Team's arrogant behavior, Salas couldn't help but sneer, "Hmph, to underestimate this match so much, does this kid think he can take on seven opponents by himself? That's far too arrogant!"
Ning Fengzhi was also somewhat puzzled by Qi Ling's decision. Although the opponent's strength was not as good as the Qilin Team, there were still people at the Soul Ancestor level. Facing the opponent alone seemed a bit presumptuous.
As for Xue Ye, he frowned, equally puzzled as to what Qi Ling was up to.
Actually, it wasn't just the three of them; the audience, seeing that only Qi Ling remained from the Qilin Team, had already started to make a fuss. Some even thought Qi Ling was about to admit defeat, otherwise, how could one person possibly defeat a Soul Master team?
But all these doubts disappeared after Qi Ling summoned his Martial Soul. Accompanying his strange and mysterious Blood Devil Emperor Martial Soul, four Soul Ring, two purple and two black, appeared at the bottom of his feet.
After a moment of collective silence, the audience erupted into an even louder uproar, wondering if they were hallucinating. How could a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor possibly have two purple and two black Soul Ring?
The moment Salas saw the complete set of spirit rings, his eyes widened in disbelief. How could this be? This combination of spirit rings was completely illogical!
Seeing Salas's surprised expression, Xue Ye felt a surge of pleasure and said, "Hehe, it seems that Qi Ling is not all show and no substance. What do you two think?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled and nodded in agreement. He was well aware of Qi Ling's strength; otherwise, he wouldn't have said what he just said.
As for Salas, his face was now grim, and he was constantly plotting something in his mind.
Among everyone present, besides Ning Fengzhi, there was a group of people who were not surprised at all. The Shrek members, seeing the shocked expressions on the faces of the surrounding audience, all wore expressions of "I knew it."
"Sigh, I knew it. Someone like Boss Qi will instantly become the center of attention no matter the occasion," Oscar said helplessly.
Xiao Wu, standing to the side, said proudly, "Of course, he's my Brother Qi!"
Flender, looking utterly heartbroken, exclaimed, "Oh, I should never have lent Qi Ling to the Heaven Dou Academy! What a waste of such a prime advertising spot!"
Upon hearing Flender's words, the others couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, relieved that Qi Ling had escaped her predicament.
"But since Big Brother is now planning to fight alone, and has even used this Martial Soul, could it be that he intends to..." Tang San said at this moment.
As for what he was going to say next, everyone naturally understood, and couldn't help but wipe the sweat from the brows of the Purple Star Team, wishing them safety.
As the people closest to Qi Ling, and the ones who will be fighting her next, their shock at Qi Ling is naturally the deepest.
However, if their opponent surrendered without even making a move, that would be an outcome they absolutely could not accept! Besides, no matter how strong he was, he was only one person, and their group of seven might not necessarily lose.
"Hey, don't think we'll be scared just because you show your Soul Ring! Let me tell you, this is a team competition. You absolutely can't win against us if you abandon your teammates!" said the captain of the Purple Star Team, but it was more like he was encouraging himself than threatening Qi Ling.
"Is that so? Well, I'm really sorry then. It's rare that you're so eager to win, but you've run into me." Qi Ling laughed. "As compensation, how about this: if you can withstand one of my attacks, you'll win. How about that?"
Upon hearing this, the captain of the Purple Star Team was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Great! It's a deal then! Show us your moves!"
"Then you'd better watch carefully, because I reckon you won't have the courage to watch a second time," Qi Ling said with a smile, as his deepest Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring lit up, and a flame-like energy began to envelop his entire body.
Fourth Soul Skill: Blood Devil Slays Heaven!
Just as Tang San had guessed, Qi Ling intended to use the Blood Devil Slays Heaven to end the match in one blow.
Since Xue Ye wanted to see just how valuable he was, Qi Ling naturally wanted to let him see it to his heart's content. This was also a way to celebrate the opening of the Soul Master Tournament in the most spectacular way possible.
By the time Blood Devil Slays Heaven's transformation was complete, Qi Ling had reached a height of three meters. Along with the immense pressure came an endless sense of fear.
The seven members of the Purple Star Team had completely lost their will to fight. They felt that they were not fighting against any humans, but rather against a real demon, and were in constant danger of being devoured.
"If you can't take it, then surrender and admit defeat. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that it won't leave any lasting consequences for you." Qi Ling said, approaching the Purple Star Team step by step.
With each step Qi Ling took closer, the fear she instilled in the Purple Star Team increased, gradually pushing their endurance to its limit.
If this continues, their mental strength will collapse without Qi Ling's intervention. Unfortunately, their support Soul Master lack any mental support abilities.
"We... we concede defeat..." Unable to bear the fear, the captain of the Purple Star Team immediately chose to surrender, because he knew clearly that if they couldn't win, they couldn't win no matter what.
After conceding defeat, the members of the Purple Star Team immediately fled the arena as if they were running away, not daring to face Qi Ling for even a second longer.
"Sigh, how boring. It's supposed to be the first opening match, but ending it so hastily is hardly satisfying," Qi Ling said helplessly. Then he laughed, "Fine, consider it a bonus. I'll let you watch to your heart's content."
So, just as the referee was about to go on stage to announce Qi Ling's victory, the black energy flames all over Qi Ling's body suddenly expanded, making her grow even larger, and then she leaped into the air, unleashing all her energy.
" Blood Devil, Slays Heaven!"