Generally speaking, Melee Soul Tools were far more powerful than long-range Soul Tools, the result of sacrificing long-range attack capabilities.
The Melee Soul Tool crafted by Lan Ruoruo took this to the extreme. Though it lacked any means of long-range attack, it concentrated all its energy within itself, possessing an exceptionally strong soul-breaking effect. It specifically countered all kinds of Soul Guided Shields and metal, and even had formidable penetrating power against Invincible Shields.
If struck by this Short Blade, even a Soul Sage would suffer grievous injuries.
With a "pfft," Lan Ruoruo's Short Blade pierced Huo Yutong's skull and pinned her to the ground.
The arena instantly fell silent.
Even Lan Ruoruo herself had not expected this outcome. She had originally thought Huo Yutong would at least counterattack or block it, and had prepared for a hard fight. She had not expected it to go so smoothly.
Yet in the next instant, the expressions of everyone in the arena changed.
A chilling wind rose, and Huo Yutong's "corpse" turned into ash and slowly scattered. Gray smoke and dust continuously rose from the arena, beginning to gather together.
First came bones, then flesh and blood, then writhing organs... Everyone watched with their own eyes as a person took shape.
When the gathering was complete, a brand-new Huo Yutong stood where she had been.
And even more terrifyingly, there was more than one such being.
One, two, three... In less than ten seconds, dozens of "Huo Yutongs" had appeared on the competition stage.
"Th-this is... what..."
Lan Ruoruo subconsciously retreated two steps, staring in stunned disbelief.
This time, she was truly afraid. The bizarre nature of Huo Yutong's abilities had far exceeded her imagination.
The spectators were likewise speechless. Fear was like an invisible hand clutching their throats.
Seeing their expressions,