Heaven Dou vs. Shrek (5)

Xiao Wu stood beside Lin Chen and looked at the dumbstruck faces of the people across from them. She couldn't help letting out a snicker.

She planted her hands on her hips, her eyes curving with amusement. "What? Cat got your tongues? It's just a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. What's all the fuss about?"

At those words, the corners of the Shrek team's mouths twitched even harder.

Just?

If a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring was "just" a Soul Ring, what did that make their hundred-year and Thousand-Year Soul Rings?

Dai Mubai's face alternated between red and white as he clenched his fists.

Humiliation!

This was naked humiliation! Yet he couldn't refute it. He really had never seen a ruthless figure with a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring as his Third Soul Ring, and he really couldn't afford to provoke him.

"Are you done talking nonsense?"

Lin Chen spoke calmly, his gaze sweeping over the Shrek team before settling on Dai Mubai. "If you're going to fight, then fight. Don't waste time. Win, and you can take the snake. Lose, and you'll obediently get out of the way."

His tone was calm, yet carried an assertiveness that brooked no doubt.

The pressure from the Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring continued to spread slowly, weighing on the Shrek team until their breathing grew slightly labored.

Dai Mubai took a deep breath and suppressed his shock, his gaze turning fierce once more.

So what if his level was higher? So what if his Soul Ring was older? Battles weren't won by having pretty Soul Rings!

"Fine! You've got guts!" he growled. "Let's see whether a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring really has ten thousand years' worth of power!"

In the distance, Zhao Wuji also came to his senses and slapped his thigh excitedly. "Interesting! This is too interesting! Everyone ready-three!"

Both sides began circulating their Soul Power at the same time.

On Heaven Dou's side, the Shi Mo brothers were the first to raise their Tortoise Shell Barrier, its dark golden membrane of light thick and sturdy; lightning surged around Yu Tianheng, and the faint growl of a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon could be heard; Xiao Wu lowered her body slightly, the power of her Soft Bone Rabbit poised to strike; a pink glow lit up around Ye Lingling as she placed a healing shield on everyone in advance; poisonous mist roiled at Dugu Yan's fingertips, ready for her to strike at any moment; Lin Chen remained where he stood, three Soul Rings floating quietly around him, showing no intention of attacking first.

On Shrek's side, Dai Mubai fully activated his White Tiger Martial Soul, white tiger stripes creeping up his cheeks; the Blue Silver Grass in Tang San's sleeves was ready to strike, and the cold gleam of Hidden Weapons flickered at his fingertips; Zhu Zhuqing lowered her body, the presence of her Hell Spirit Cat locking firmly onto her target; Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire rose, Phoenix Fire Line rolling on the tip of his tongue; Tuo Mushuo gathered poisonous mist; Oscar held a sausage; Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda shone brilliantly, her amplification instantly raised to its limit.

"Two-"

The oppressive atmosphere grew heavier and heavier, and even the wind seemed to stop.

The pebbles on the rocky shoal trembled slightly, a phenomenon caused by the pressure of the Soul Power.

The instructors on both sides also tensed. Qin Ming clenched his fists, Yu Xiaogang leaned slightly forward, and Zhao Wuji leaned out, his face full of excitement.

"One-"

The instant the final sound faded, Dai Mubai moved first.

"First Soul Skill, White Tiger Protection Barrier!"

"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"

A white Soul Power barrier spread open, immediately followed by a white wave of light that roared toward the Shi Mo brothers opposite him with unmatched, ferocious force.

The battle began!

At the same time, Yu Tianheng bellowed and flashed forward to meet him.

"First Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!"

Purple lightning gathered into a dragon claw and slammed into the White Tiger Fierce Light Wave.

Boom-!

A thunderous boom shook the sky. Lightning and white light splashed in all directions, sending shattered stones flying through the air. The students on both sides moved at once, the light of their various Soul Skills illuminating the entire rocky shoal in a riot of colors.

The great battle had fully erupted!

Dai Mubai's steps were steady as he pushed his White Tiger Soul Power to its limit, each mighty punch scattering bolts of lightning.

With the Strength Amplification of Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, his strength had increased by a full thirty percent. His White Tiger palm strikes swept out in wide, powerful arcs, forcing Yu Tianheng back again and again.

"Is that all the strength you've got?" Dai Mubai grinned viciously and unleashed his Second Soul Skill again. The White Tiger Fierce Light Wave transformed into several white blades of light that rained down on Yu Tianheng.

Yu Tianheng gritted his teeth and took the attack head-on. Lightning exploded around him, but the impact still numbed his arms and forced him back two steps.

He knew full well that Dai Mubai was already three levels above him. With the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's amplification on top of that, he couldn't gain the advantage in a head-on clash.

"Seven Treasures Have Names, Second: Speed!"

Ning Rongrong stood behind the formation, brilliant seven-colored light shining from her palm. A second amplification halo descended, enveloping the entire team.

The Shrek team felt their bodies grow lighter, and the situation instantly tilted in their favor.

"Trying to win with amplification?"

Lin Chen stood in the formation and spoke calmly.

The three Soul Rings beneath him glimmered, and his Second Soul Skill activated quietly.

"Chaos Suppression."

Hum-

A gray force field slowly spread out from him like an invisible tide. Wherever it passed, even the air grew thick and sluggish.

The violent fluctuations of Soul Power were forcibly smoothed out, and the momentum that had been surging just moments ago dropped instantly, as though cold water had been poured over it.

The amplification light on Dai Mubai dimmed by thirty percent in an instant, and even his punches lost some of their force. The pressure on Yu Tianheng eased, and he immediately steadied himself and counterattacked with lightning.

Ning Rongrong grunted, feeling as though her Seven Treasure amplification had sunk into a mire. The Soul Power she sent out was weakened layer by layer, and by the time it reached her teammates, less than half its effect remained.

Both shocked and angry, she hurriedly circulated her Soul Power, the seven-colored light growing brighter as she tried to break through the suppression.

But the gray force field was like a bottomless vortex. No matter how hard she pushed her amplification, it was like a stone sinking into the sea, scarcely raising a ripple.

The two great Support System Soul Skills clashed silently in the air. Seven-colored light and the gray force field tangled and canceled each other out, neither able to overcome the other.

"I'll help Rongrong!" Seeing this, Zhu Zhuqing flashed forward, intending to circle around and ambush Lin Chen.

But the moment she moved, a pink figure blocked her path.

"Your opponent is me."

Xiao Wu stood there smiling, her ruby-like eyes curving into crescent moons. "Want to get past? Get past me first."

Zhu Zhuqing's gaze sharpened. Without a word, she unleashed Hell Stab, her claws flashing coldly as they went straight for Xiao Wu's face.

She was extremely fast, leaving layers of afterimages, but Xiao Wu's movements were even nimbler. She used Waist Bow to slide lightly aside, then gave a gentle tug with her fingertips to redirect Zhu Zhuqing's force.

The two exchanged several moves in an instant, claw shadows crossing pink sleeves as they fought to a standstill. Zhu Zhuqing had the edge in ruthlessness, while Xiao Wu had the edge in agility. For the moment, neither could gain an advantage.

Elsewhere, Dugu Yan's and Tuo Mushuo's poisonous mists collided with a sizzling sound.

Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison and Vajra Serpent Poison ate away at each other in midair. Green and golden mist roiled, and the surrounding grass withered the instant it touched them.

"Is that all the poison you've got?" Tuo Mushuo grinned and spat out another mouthful of poisonous mist.

Dugu Yan snorted coldly and flicked her fingertips, sending three poisoned needles silently toward three openings in Tuo Mushuo's defenses.

Tuo Mushuo hurriedly twisted aside, but his arm was still grazed, and it instantly turned bluish purple. His expression changed slightly, and he quickly circulated his power to force out the poison.