The Finals (Part 2)
While Sun Chuantao was facing off against the Soul Master of the Sky-Breaking Spear, the others were not idle either.
Li Kai rammed into the Iron Wall Ape Soul Master. Black Horn and Rock Armor clashed head-on, each impact shaking the ground. The Iron Wall Ape Soul Master was forced back repeatedly, his Rock Armor shattering time and time again, yet he stubbornly held off his opponent's advance, refusing to retreat even half a step.
Wei Zhan clashed with the Soul Master of the Mist Bell. The copper bell jingled, and a gray-white mist filled the entire area, attempting to obscure the view and disrupt the hearing; but Wei Zhan neither saw nor heard, relying solely on his Soul Power to sense and pinpoint the opponent's approximate location. He slashed horizontally and vertically with his battle axe, carving a path through the mist.
On the flank, Zhang Ping and Shadow Cat engaged in a chase. The two figures, one gray and one gold, flashed at high speed along the edge of the arena, their claws and wings intertwining, each collision sending up tiny sparks.
In the center of the venue, two "Xu Yu" figures faced each other from afar.
The main body and the clone simultaneously held up their scepters, golden light raining down on their teammates one after another. You apply a stack of Edict of Strength, I apply a stack of Edict of Speed; you refresh the duration of Golden Radiance Shines Everywhere, I maintain the intensity of the all-attribute buff. The two golden halos rose and fell in the arena, evenly matched.
"They actually managed to block the Blue Team's powerful attack," Hu Liena said softly. "This Phantom Bronze Mirror... using clones to this extent is even more impressive than I thought."
"It's not that simple." Ning Buhui her head. "A clone is ultimately just a clone. The strength of the copy is still somewhat weaker than the original."
As if to confirm his words, the situation on the field began to subtly change.
Sun Chuantao's blade grew faster and faster. The Edict of Light shortened the interval between his Soul Skill, Ring Slash after another with almost no gaps. The Sky-Breaking Spear Soul Master was initially able to withstand some of the attacks, but each time the spear blades clashed, he had to gather his strength for half a breath longer than his opponent before he could counterattack; back and forth, he gradually began to be at a disadvantage, and defeat was only a matter of time.
Li Kai's attacks were relentless. No matter how thick the Iron Wall Ape Soul Master's Rock Armor was, it couldn't withstand the opponent's continuous and fierce impacts. After more than ten impacts, the Rock Armor had shattered multiple times.
The situation for the Soul Master, Mist Bell, became even more difficult. Each time she controlled the field, she needed to charge up and shake the bell, but Wei Zhan's Army-Breaking Slash came as soon as he raised his hand, forcing her to dodge repeatedly and preventing her from releasing her complete Soul Skill.
The difference lies in the frequency of Soul Skill release.
With roughly equal strength, Xu Yu's team had a slight advantage in releasing Soul Skill compared to the Red Team. This slight difference made the Red Team's situation increasingly difficult.
The Soul Master with the Phantom Bronze Mirror saw this and understood.
The clone can only replicate 80% of the original's strength, Fourth Soul Skill, Edict of Light, cannot be perfectly replicated. This is the difference, and also the Achilles' heel.
If this drags on any longer, defeat is inevitable.
He took a deep breath, and his Second Soul Ring slowly lit up.
"Second Soul Skill, Reflecting Mirror Light."
A soft, bronze-colored mirror light spread from his palm, landing on the Sky-Breaking Spear, the Iron Wall Ape, and the Mist Bell. The three felt a lightness throughout their bodies, and their previously depleted Soul Power rapidly recovered, while their injuries healed at a visible speed.
In just a few breaths, the three of them returned to their peak condition at the beginning of the battle.
"This is..." Yan was stunned, "State reversal?"
"It should revert the body's condition to a point in time," Xie Yue Shen said solemnly. "Recovering Soul Power and healing injuries is equivalent to having an extra life. This Soul Skill... is more troublesome than I imagined."
The three members of the red team, now fully recovered, quickly stabilized their defense.
With a low shout, the Soul Master of the Sky-Breaking Spear unleashed a burst of silver light from the spear tip, unleashing his Third Soul Skill at full power, forcing Sun Chuantao to retreat two steps. The Soul Master of the Iron Wall Ape solidified his Rock Armor once more, his arms crossed as he forcefully withstood Li Kai's charge, his feet remaining firmly planted. The Soul Master of the Mist Bell seized an opening, his copper bell jingling wildly, the gray-white sound waves of his Fourth Soul Ring sweeping across the entire arena.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Soul Disorientation!"
Wherever the sound wave passed, the four members of Xu Yu's team froze in their movements. A dizzying sensation washed over them, and even Sun Chuantao's swing of his knife went astray.
Now!
Shadow Cat seized the opportunity, and its Third Soul Ring shone brightly.
"Third Soul Skill, Shadow Raid!"
The gray shadow streaked across the ground, its target Xu Yu's main body behind it. If they could take down the opponent's support, they would win the battle.
The sharp claws sliced through the air, only three feet away from Xu Yu's back.
But just then, a golden figure appeared out of nowhere.
Zhang Ping.
Relying on her instincts as Agility Attack System, she was the first to break free from the Soul Disorientation sensation. Unleashing the full power of her Golden Swallow Light Patterns, she moved like lightning to block Xu Yu's path, crossing her arms to take the Shadow Cat's claw head-on.
laugh--
Claws slashed through her arm, splattering blood. Zhang Ping groaned, but used the momentum to retreat, simultaneously aiming her elbow at the Shadow Cat's chest. Missing its attack, the Shadow Cat immediately withdrew and disappeared back into the shadows.
Zhang Ping managed to block the attack with her life on the line in those few breaths.
The dizziness gradually subsided. Sun Chuantao, Li Kai, and Wei Zhan regained their footing, their eyes even colder than before.
Xu Yu stood at the back, his gaze calmly fixed on the Phantom Bronze Mirror Soul Master.
"You're very strong." He spoke, his voice not loud, but clear enough to carry throughout the entire room. "You're the first person to have pushed us to this point."
The Phantom Bronze Mirror Soul Master remained silent. He knew that Reflecting Mirror Light could only be used once in a short period, and the control effect of Soul Disorientation had worn off. What followed was the true battle to the death.
"Continue." Xu Yu said those two words for the second time.
This time, the four teammates launched an even more ferocious attack than before.
The effects of the Edict of Light continued. Sun Chuantao's sword light formed a golden storm, completely enveloping the Sky-Breaking Spear Soul Master; Li Kai's charges became heavier and heavier, forcing the Iron Wall Ape Soul Master to retreat repeatedly; Wei Zhan pressed closer and closer to the Mist Bell Soul Master, not giving him time to fully unleash his ultimate move, the red light of his axe blade almost illuminating his face.
Zhang Ping then became entangled with Shadow Cat. With her on guard, Shadow Cat could no longer find an opportunity to ambush the back row and could only passively deal with her opponent.
The amplification from the clone replication was still being maintained, but it was becoming increasingly difficult. The Phantom Bronze Mirror Soul Master could clearly feel his Soul Power rapidly depleting. Maintaining the clone itself was constantly consuming his Soul Power, and with the added amplification from Mirror Flower, Water Moon, his Soul Power reserves were rapidly decreasing.
A total of 45 levels of Soul Power is ultimately too little to sustain a battle for too long.
"This won't do," he thought to himself. "I need to change my approach."
His gaze swept across the area, locking onto the Soul Master of the Sky-Breaking Spear, who was facing the greatest direct pressure.
The Fourth Soul Ring lit up.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Mirror Flower, Water Moon."
This time, the golden light didn't land on his teammates or his clones, but instead landed precisely on the spear in the hands of the Sky-Breaking Spear.
All attributes are boosted, and the effect stacks again.
Sky-Breaking Spear felt the spear in his hand suddenly become heavier, and then a surging and violent power surged from the spear into his limbs and bones. His power, which had already been doubly amplified, surged once again.
"Third Soul Skill, Sky-Breaking Strike!"
With a roar, the spear gleamed silver-white, its tip condensing into a blinding point of cold light. The Soul Master of the Sky-Breaking Spear stomped his feet on the ground, transforming himself and the spear into a streak of silver light, aiming straight for Sun Chuantao's heart.
The power of this attack subtly surpassed the realm of Soul Ancestor.
Sun Chuantao's expression changed slightly. He dared not take the blow head-on and hastily parried with his sword.
Clang--!!
The deafening roar was deafening. Sun Chuantao staggered back three steps, his hand split open, blood dripping down the hilt of his sword. The Giant Ring Blade nearly slipped from his grasp and flew away.
With a single move, he defeated Sun Chuantao, who had gained the upper hand.
"What a powerful attack!" Yan clenched his fist. "The Mirror Flower, Water Moon can actually stack a second layer on Martial Soul? That's like adding another layer of amplification to the Sky-Breaking Spear!"
"This Phantom Bronze Mirror is indeed a very special Martial Soul, and its Soul Skill are also quite unique," Xie Yue said in a deep voice, "But in doing so, his Soul Power will only be consumed faster."
indeed.
After this attack, the Phantom Bronze Mirror Soul Master's face paled noticeably. Maintaining the clone, maintaining the teammates' buffs, and adding another layer to his Martial Soul —these three expenditures almost drained his Soul Power.
But he didn't stop. Instead, taking advantage of the moment Sun Chuantao retreated, he had a thought, and Xu Yu's clone in the arena suddenly disappeared.