Douluo, my clone Groudon

Chapter 299 Trials

In the center of the arena stands a massive alloy stage, over a hundred meters in diameter, gleaming with a cold metallic sheen.

At this moment, at the edge of the arena, dozens of elite first-year students from the outer academy stood solemnly, each emanating an aura of varying strength. Their gazes met, filled with vigilance and fighting spirit.

Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Xu Lizhi, Luo Guixing, and Yang Nianxia stood together. Although they were work-study students, their eyes were unusually firm and sharp, like a wounded pack of wolves ready to fight to the death.

They knew this was a crucial battle for them to regain their dignity and fight for a spot in the exchange program!
The other students gathered in small groups, some forming temporary alliances based on similar strength, others hoping to take advantage of the chaos. A tense undercurrent flowed throughout the arena area.

"Competition rules: No intentional maiming or death is allowed. Those who concede, fall off the stage, or lose their fighting ability will be eliminated. The five remaining on the field will become the new class committee members. The selection competition, now—begins!" Shen Yi's clear and cold voice resounded throughout the arena through the amplified soul guide device.

The moment Shen Yi finished speaking, the massive battle arena exploded as if a gunpowder barrel had been thrown in.

"Do it!"

"Eliminate the weak first!"

"Form an alliance! Quickly!"

Shouts, bursts of soul power, and the light released by martial souls instantly filled the entire arena!
The light of the soul skills exploded like fireworks, and the roar of colliding energy was deafening. Almost instantly, several weaker students were blasted away by the sudden attack, falling off the stage with screams.

Chaos! Utter chaos! This is precisely where the melee is most brutal and tests one's adaptability and strength the most!

Tang Wulin's team reacted extremely quickly and cooperated perfectly, rapidly shrinking their formation.

Tang Wulin, like a pillar of strength, roared, "Golden Dragon Claw!"

His right arm was instantly covered with dazzling golden scales, and with a single claw, he slapped away a whistling wind blade. The powerful force made the attacker's arm go numb, and he was sent flying backward and eliminated!

Gu Yue stood in the center of the arena, her eyes calm, her delicate hand waving lightly.

First Soul Skill: Elemental Tide!
A gentle water barrier instantly unfolded around her body, cleverly deflecting and weakening the impact of several ranged soul skills. She didn't unleash her full power, seemingly gathering strength, remaining detached from the group.

Ye Xinglan's sword mind is clear, and the Star God Sword is drawn!

The sword light flashed like cold lightning, precisely striking two soul skills that attempted to flank from the side, producing a crisp metallic clang and shattering them. Her sword intent was fierce, forcing back several eager agility-based attackers.

Xie Xie moved like a ghost, his Shadow Dragon Dagger leaving afterimages as he circled the perimeter of the group, targeting those students who were alone or trying to ambush them, forcing them into a frantic state.

Xu Xiaoyan raised her Star Staff high and unleashed her second Soul Skill, Starlight Feedback, which sent starlight scattering and interrupting numerous incoming attacks.

Xu Lizhi was protected at the core, his chubby face full of tension, but his eyes were firm. His hands worked non-stop, quickly forming steaming hot recovery buns, ready to support his teammates at any time.

However, their alliance immediately became the target of public criticism.

"Break open their turtle shells!"

A burly youth with the martial soul "Earth-Splitting Rhinoceros" roared, and his second spirit ring lit up.

"Savage collision!"

Like a runaway soul-guided train, he crashed violently into the rock wall and water barrier directly in front of Tang Wulin's team. Several power-type soul masters followed closely behind him.

Meanwhile, on the other side, an agility-based student with the "Wind Shadow Falcon" martial soul drew a strange arc in the air, aiming directly at Xu Xiaoyan and Xu Lizhi, who were being protected in the middle.

Further away, several powerful ranged soul skills, such as flaming spears and poisonous vines, traversed the chaotic battlefield and accurately struck Tang Wulin's team. The pressure increased sharply.

"Luo Guixing!" Tang Wulin roared, enduring the impact of the Earth-Splitting Rhinoceros. His golden dragon claws collided fiercely with the giant horn covered in soul power, producing a dull thud. The alloy ground beneath his feet even slightly dented.

Luo Guixing understood immediately. With a tactile movement of his spatial elemental martial soul, he imprisoned the incoming agility-type soul master. Ye Xinglan raised his sword and swung it.

Boom boom boom!
Sword energy and soul skills collided violently in the air, creating an energy storm.

However, the power of the Earth-Splitting Rhinoceros was no match for the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King, and it was forced to retreat repeatedly.

With a slight thought, Gu Yue helped Xu Xiaoyan block an attack coming from the side. Xu Xiaoyan's face turned pale, as she had consumed a lot of soul power while blocking too many soul skills.

The team centered around Tang Wulin included some of the strongest members of Class Zero, far exceeding five people. Wu Siduo, as the class monitor last semester, also learned to keep a low profile after being attacked by Gula.

The wild girl seemed to have become a different person. She made full use of the agility and dexterity of the Netherworld Cat and relied on her top-tier soul power level in the class to roam around the periphery of the battlefield, occasionally getting too annoyed by anyone.

At this moment, she seized the perfect opportunity when Tang Wulin's team was under concentrated fire and their flanks were briefly vulnerable!

"Soul Fusion Skill - Netherworld White Tiger!"

With a sharp cry, Wu Siduo shone brightly, transforming into a dazzling source of light, and her speed instantly soared to its limit!
Her target was none other than Xie Xie, who was detached from the team and was about to finish off the weakened opponents.

Xie Xie was feeling triumphant and ready to expand his gains when he suddenly felt a deadly, sharp aura lock onto him! He turned around in horror and saw only a white tiger's afterimage moving at incredible speed.

Too fast! Too sharp!

puff!

Wu Siduo's tiger claws struck Xie Xie hard in the waist and abdomen, sending him flying.

"what!"

Xie Xie let out a painful scream, spitting out a mouthful of blood. The terrifying power interrupted his soul skill, instantly disrupting the flow of his soul power. His body crashed to the ground, and he lost his fighting ability!
one strike!
Wu Siduo, who did not underestimate her opponent, eliminated Xie Xie, who was in the middle to upper range of the class, in one strike. Her burst of power shocked the others in the team that was besieging Tang Wulin.

"good chance!"

Tang Wulin had no time to grieve; the pressure suddenly lessened, and he roared, "Golden Dragon Shakes the Heavens!"

His body shone with golden light, forcefully pushing back the Soul Masters who were attacking him several steps.

Gu Yue seized the opportunity to use his third soul skill, Elemental Control - Fire!

A roaring fire dragon appeared out of thin air, temporarily forcing the Earth-Splitting Rhinoceros and several power-type Soul Masters behind it to retreat.

The battlefield situation was instantly reversed.

The battle reached its climax, and the number of people on the arena rapidly decreased.

With Wu Siduo's "unexpected" help and their own tenacious resistance, Tang Wulin's team managed to stabilize their position.

Xu Lizhi's recovery bun played a huge role, timely replenishing the soul power and physical strength consumed by Tang Wulin, Xu Xiaoyan, and others.

Gu Yue finally began to exert her power. Silver light flashed in her eyes as she unleashed her fourth soul skill, Elemental Fury!
Frost, fire, storm, rock... all kinds of elemental energy gathered and collided around her, forming a chaotic area of ​​elemental storm, forcing several opponents who approached her to retreat repeatedly, leaving them in a sorry state!
(End of this chapter)