Imperial Fighting Team vs. Eight Desolations Battle Team (2)
"Bahuang! Bahuang!"
"Xi Ba! Xi Ba!"
The cheers shook the dome slightly.
After a brief lull in the cheers, the host raised his voice again. "Next, please welcome our rising star team— the Imperial Fighting Team from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
Seven figures with silver tattoos walked out side by side from the entrance of the east passage.
Lin Chen walked in the center, his expression calm and composed. Yu Tianheng was on the left, with lightning flashing around him; Xiao Wu was on the right, lively and pretty. The Shi Mo Shi Mo brothers were in front, Ye Lingling was in the middle, and Dugu Yan stood to the side. The seven of them walked in unison, and Mingdu young men and women, they carried an aura of murderous intent.
The moment they stepped onto the Soul Fighting Arena, all seven of them lit up with their Soul Ring.
Lin Chen had three Soul Ring —purple, purple, and black—beneath his feet. The black, Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring gleamed eerily under the lamplight, instantly overshadowing the light of the Soul Ring opposite him.
The room fell silent for a moment, then erupted into even louder discussions.
"This is truly eye-opening! It really is ten thousand years!"
"My god, level 37, ten thousand years old, third ring, that's outrageous!"
"Even so, the level difference is still huge... The overall strength of the teams is far inferior."
Amid the discussions, there was shock, but also skepticism.
Xi Ba stood opposite, sizing up Lin Chen. He grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, and said with a hint of disdain, "Kid, it's you? So young, yet so arrogant. You dare to challenge our Bahuang beyond your level? Admit defeat now, and I'll give you some face. Otherwise, when your Rhino Horn Charge and break your bones, don't blame me for bullying the weak."
Lin Chen raised his eyes indifferently. "You'll know after the fight. Enough with the nonsense."
"How arrogant!" Xi Ba laughed in fury. "Just wait and see if you're still so arrogant!"
Seeing the tension between the two sides, the host quickly announced loudly, "Both contestants—ready!"
The seven people each took their positions, spreading out their formation.
The Eight Desolations Battle Team is a standard wedge formation, with Xi Ba in front, Man Xun on the side, Yan Ling'er, Ni Aos, and Chui Laowu on the two flanks, and Fu Yun and Bing Mei at the rear, forming a unified offense and defense.
The Imperial Fighting Team formed a cone formation, with Shi Mo Shi Mo Mill at the front, Yu Tianheng in the middle, Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu on the flanks, Ye Lingling at the center, and Lin Chen at the very back. He seemed inconspicuous, but he was the core of the team.
The air grew increasingly heavy, and the collision of their Soul Power crackled and hissed between them.
The entire audience held their breath.
In the private room, Xue Qinghe leaned forward slightly, his gaze fixed on Lin Chen.
He wanted to see how this young genius would break this deadlock.
"Begin!" With the host's command, the battle commenced abruptly!
The moment the command was given, the Eight Desolations Battle Team made the first move.
"Roar--!"
Xi Ba let out a roar that sounded just like a rhinoceros, and the first Yellow Soul Ring lit up instantly.
"First Soul Skill, Rhino Horn Strength!"
His muscles bulged, a dark rhinoceros horn phantom appeared on his forehead, and he stomped his feet hard on the ground, causing the entire Soul Fighting Arena to tremble three times.
"Second Soul Skill, Savage Charge!"
Its massive body transformed into a black tank, hurtling towards the front ranks of the Imperial Fighting Team with a whooshing sound.
The second Yellow Soul Ring beneath his feet lit up, increasing his charging speed by another three points, and the air along the way was filled with sonic booms.
Man Xun followed closely behind, "First Soul Skill, Rock Armor!" Earth-yellow Rock Armor covered his entire body, like a mobile fortress, protecting Xi Ba's side.
Yan Ling'er and Ni Aos on the flanks also attacked simultaneously, their Fire Flame Fox Martial Soul Possession, crimson flames flickering at their fingertips; Ni Aos's figure blurred, transforming into a black shadow, and circled around to the flank.
Fu Yun, in the back row, exclaimed twice, "First Soul Skill, Dragon Pattern Body Protection!" A pale green light shield spread out, giving the three people in the front row a layer of defensive enhancement.
Bing Mei raised her hand and waved, "First Soul Skill, Ice Mist!" A pale blue mist spread out, carrying a slowing effect, and enveloped the Imperial Fighting Team.
They started with a standard tiered attack, clearly a battle-hardened tactic, with distinct layers and no weaknesses.
"Stay calm!" Lin Chen said in a deep voice.
The Shi Mo and Shi Mo brothers roared in unison, "Second Soul Skill, Tortoise Shell Barrier!" The dark golden, translucent tortoise shell instantly expanded, with two layers of shields overlapping, spreading out a thick defensive force.
Bang--!
The Savage Charge of the Xi Ba slammed into the Tortoise Shell Barrier. The deafening roar sent debris flying. The two layers of the Tortoise Shell Barrier shook violently, and cracks instantly appeared on its surface.
The Shi Mo Shi Mo brothers simultaneously groaned, took half a step back, and their faces turned bright red.
Just as the barrier was about to tremble, a soft, pale golden light spread out from the center of the array. "Nine Heart Begonia - In Bloom."
Ye Lingling stood in the center of the formation, gently raising her hands. The phantom of the Nine Heart Begonia slowly bloomed above her head. The pale golden petals fell on Shi Mo Shi Mo, and the numbness in their arms instantly subsided. Their chaotic Soul Power also stabilized, and the Tortoise Shell Barrier solidified again.
"Again!" Shi Mo growled through gritted teeth.
Xi Ba's attack was cut short, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He had thought he could break through the boy's defenses in one go, but the attack had actually been firmly blocked? Not only blocked, but recovered so quickly?
He glanced up at the white-clad girl in the formation, his eyes darkening. This Support System's healing abilities were somewhat beyond his expectations.
"Tian Heng, flanking maneuver. Yanzi, use poison mist to suppress the right flank." Lin Chen's voice came steadily, without the slightest ripple.
Yu Tianheng flashed to the left of the barrier, his right claw wrapped in thick lightning. "First Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!" Purple lightning condensed into a dragon claw, fiercely grabbing at Xi Ba's flank. The power of lightning specifically breaks through protective Soul Power, forcing Xi Ba to turn around and block.
Clang! The lightning claw struck the phantom of the rhinoceros horn, sparks flying everywhere. Xi Ba shook its head and spat disdainfully, but just as it was about to charge forward, a large plume of pale green poisonous mist drifted in from its flank. Dugu Yan stood on the right flank, poisonous mist swirling at her fingertips, the vertical pupils of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent glowing eerily.
"Chaos Suppression."
Lin Chen stood in the center of the formation, his right hand clenched, and a gray force field slowly spread out from him, like an invisible tide, making the air thick and stagnant wherever it passed.
Xi Ba felt his body sink, his Soul Power was suppressed, and even his amplification was greatly reduced, leaving him with doubts and uncertainties.
At this moment, a large cloud of poisonous fog drifted towards the Eight Desolations Battle Team with the wind.
Yan Ling'er quickly waved her hand, and a fireball exploded, "First Soul Skill, Flame Burst!"
The fireball exploded, burning away most of the poisonous mist, but wisps of mist Sisi drifted over, causing her to catch her breath and slow her movements slightly.
For a time, the Soul Fighting arena was locked in a tense tug-of-war.
The Eight Desolations Battle Team launched a fierce attack with skillful teamwork, but the Imperial Fighting Team maintained a solid defense, provided timely healing, and handled harassment perfectly.
Xi Ba couldn't break through the front-line shield, Yan Ling'er and Ni Aos were frequently restrained, Fu Yun's buff was offset by Ye Lingling's healing, and Bing Mei's Ice Mist was also slightly suppressed by Chaos Suppression, and it was never able to form an effective slowdown.