These conditions are quite generous; the freedom to leave or stay is entirely up to the students of the Four Great Elemental Academies, ensuring everyone's satisfaction.
Of course, this condition has only one downside—it's practically impossible to fulfill, because it means that Feng Xiaotian and the others would have to defeat Qi Ling first.
"Alright, Brother Qi, since that's the case, let's bet on this battle!" Feng Xiaotian said. "It'll also let you see how much we've each improved over the past five years!"
Facing Qi Ling, although Feng Xiaotian were outnumbered three to one, they didn't feel like they had the upper hand at all. So, they immediately summoned their respective Martial Soul.
Feng Xiaotian's Gale Twin-Headed Wolf, Huo Wu's Scarlet Flame Demon Shadow, and Shui Bing'er's Ice Crystal Phoenix —three top-tier Martial Soul— were summoned simultaneously, representing the powerful strength of three different attributes, causing everyone to be momentarily shocked.
" Feng Xiaotian, Level 62 Power Attack System Battle Soul Emperor, Martial Soul Gale Twin-Headed Wolf."
" Huo Wu, Level 63 Control System Battle Soul Emperor, Martial Soul: Scarlet Flame Demon Shadow."
" Shui Bing'er, Level 68 Control System Battle Soul Emperor, Martial Soul: Ice Crystal Phoenix."
Upon seeing the three's Soul Power Level, Tang San and the others were greatly surprised, because all three of them had actually become Soul Emperor, and their Soul Power was not low!
What surprised everyone the most was Shui Bing'er. Her level 68 demonstrated her extraordinary talent, as her Soul Power Level was the same as Qi Ling's and far higher than that of everyone else present.
Qi Ling said with considerable surprise, " Shui Bing'er, your Soul Power has reached level 68? That truly impresses me and exceeds my expectations!"
"Thanks to you, my Martial Soul is now without flaws, and the previously deadly cold energy has become my greatest asset," Shui Bing'er said. "So, Qi Ling, let's get married..."
"Ahem, alright, since you're all ready, let's begin." Qi Ling said helplessly, "Didn't you want to see if I've improved over the past few years? Well, take a look then. Blood Devil Emperor: Possession."
It wasn't that Qi Ling didn't want to summon the more domineering Divine Dragon Emperor, but for some reason, in his current state of being possessed by malevolent energy, summoning the Divine Dragon Emperor would always give him a very uncomfortable feeling.
Fortunately, after returning from Longxing City, Blood Devil Emperor's Soul Ring had been restored, so Qi Ling no longer needed to worry about being unable to fight. Moreover, using Blood Devil Emperor in battle might even lead to a faster victory.
When Huo Wu and the other two saw Qi Ling's two red Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, their shock was unimaginable. However, at the same time, they found that it was not difficult to accept, and even felt as natural as it should be.
Qi Ling is meant to be this way; he should be stronger than anyone else. If he hasn't gotten any stronger in the past five years, then people will wonder if something has happened.
"Alright, attack however you want," Qi Ling said casually. "Hmm, let me see how much you've improved in the last five years."
Feng Xiaotian said helplessly, " Brother Qi, we're already three against one. It would be too unfair if you made the first move. You should go first..."
"Stop talking nonsense, Feng Xiaotian. It's not like you can beat her. What difference does it make who makes the first move?" Before Huo Wu Feng Xiaotian could finish speaking, Huo Wu immediately commanded her Flame Fiend to charge towards Qi Ling.
As Huo Wu's strength increased, her summoned beast, the Flame Fiend, also underwent significant changes. It not only became stronger and more powerful, but also seemed to have developed golden armor on its body and black horns on its head, making it look even more like a demon.
The current Flame Fiend is no less powerful than a Soul Emperor in terms of combat strength, and its defense is even more outstanding, making it a great tank and allowing Huo Wu to deal damage with peace of mind in battle.
So when the Flame Fiend charged toward Qi Ling, Huo Wu immediately unleashed her Soul Skill, fusing her two Soul Ring together; her unique " Ring Fusion " skill had been activated.
" Huo Wu's Blazing Sun!"
The ability that originally required charging up to activate can now be used almost instantly by Huo Wu. This is undoubtedly the result of her hard work. What surprised Qi Ling even more was that Huo Wu's Soul Skill was not activated directly, but was activated by the Flame Fiend charging towards her!
The Flame Fiend, which was originally enveloped in flames, suddenly had its flames surge even more intensely, with light as strong as the sun bursting out from all around it, displaying tremendous destructive power.
Faced with such an attack, Qi Ling was instantly engulfed in flames, but just when Huo Wu thought she had succeeded, Qi Ling suddenly reappeared in another place.
" True Dragon Secret Technique: Cicada Shell!"
Seeing her attack miss, Huo Wu stomped her foot angrily and said, "Damn it, you're too cunning! You cheated!"
"Hey, this is my ability, how is that cheating?" Qi Ling said helplessly.
"I don't care! You're not allowed to use any abilities other than your Martial Soul! You're not allowed to use any of your weird props or random skills!" Huo Wu insisted.
" Huo Wu, no matter what you say, this is too much..." Feng Xiaotian was about to speak when Qi Ling suddenly laughed.
"Okay, I promise you, I won't use any abilities other than my Martial Soul," Qi Ling said. "Is that alright?"
"That's more like it!" Huo Wu laughed. " Bing'er, hurry up and go!"
"Here it comes." Shui Bing'er said, her Soul Ring lighting up, and an ice crystal instantly sealed Qi Ling's feet, rendering him unable to move.
Qi Ling experienced the power of Shui Bing'er's Soul Skill, and it was quite astonishing. An ordinary Soul Emperor would definitely not be able to break free; only a power-type Soul Emperor could try.
" Feng Xiaotian, it's your turn!" Huo Wu said.
Feng Xiaotian's fourth Soul Ring lit up, and a pair of wind blades appeared in his hands, spinning and cutting, greatly increasing their power.
Then, Feng Xiaotian clasped his hands together above his head, and a strong blue light shot out from his claws, heading straight for Qi Ling. He was actually trying to catch Qi Ling off guard while he was under control.
Facing the two attacks, Qi Ling calmly stretched out her hand, and instantly thousands of claw shadows appeared. The " Blood Devil Hundred Rending Claws " shattered Feng Xiaotian's wind blade.
Then a dense aura of darkness emanated from Qi Ling's body. His Third Soul Skill, " Nightmare Descends," had been activated, enveloping Qi Ling completely. Then, as if flowing water, darkness instantly covered the ground, and Qi Ling, who had been under control, disappeared from the spot.
"Damn it, that guy got away again!" Huo Wu, who had already gathered her Soul Power, immediately stopped releasing her Soul Skill in frustration. Now that she had lost her target, releasing her Soul Skill would only be a waste of Soul Power.