Douluo, my clone Groudon

Chapter 302 The Final Choice (Combined)

The second-graders, on the other hand, reacted even faster!
The intensity of the battle instantly escalated to its peak!

Yuan Enhui's eyes flashed with caution as she faced Tang Wulin's charge. She had witnessed Tang Wulin's exaggerated strength before and did not underestimate him in the slightest.

She didn't dodge, but simply took a step forward. Her first, third, and fourth soul rings lit up, and an invisible aura rose from her body.

"Titan power!"

"Vajra Titan!"

"Troll Titan!"

All three state soul skills were triggered at the same time. At the same time, Yuanen Yehui's burly figure moved. There were no fancy techniques, only the purest power burst!
A massive fist, covered in rock-like skin, crashed down on Tang Wulin, who was charging straight at him, with a deafening roar as it tore through the air!
Tang Wulin unleashed his Golden Dragon King bloodline, his dragon scales covering his body, and forcefully clashed with Yuanen Yehui's Titan Giant Ape Fist!
"boom--!"

Amidst the deafening roar, the alloy arena beneath Tang Wulin's feet cracked inch by inch. He was forced to kneel by the terrifying force, a sweet taste rising in his throat, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and excruciating pain shooting through his arms.

If it weren't for the Golden Dragon King's formidable physique, this attack would have been enough to incapacitate him. He desperately held on, his golden dragon claws struggling to tear at the Titan Giant Ape's terrifying strength as he tried to retaliate, but it was like sinking into an abyss. He could only barely hold on and was completely unable to restrain Yuan En Ye Hui's full energy as he had anticipated.

A hint of seriousness flashed in Yuan Enyehui's eyes. Others might not understand, but she knew that her punch just now had been delivered with all her might, yet it only made Tang Wulin, who was one level below her, take a few steps back. With similar cultivation levels, it was still uncertain who would win.

Her mind raced, but her actions didn't falter. Her second spirit ring lit up, her arm muscles bulged, she compressed the air, and unleashed an air cannon! Straight towards Tang Wulin's face!

On the other side, facing Wu Siduo's attack, Yue Zhengyu's lips curled into an arrogant smile, and two pairs of pure white wings instantly unfolded behind him, shining with holy light!
The Holy Angel Sword shone brightly, its holy aura naturally suppressing the dark attributes of the Netherworld Cat.

Although Wu Siduo was fast and her attacks were tricky, she was constantly restrained by the Angelic Holy Sword and was suppressed by Le Zhengyu. Her purplish-black figure was in great danger under the lightsaber.

"Holy Sword, Judgment!"

A gigantic light sword materialized out of thin air, carrying an aura of purifying evil, and slashed fiercely towards Wu Siduo.

The battle escalated into a fierce clash from the very beginning. The first-year students were caught in a powerful offensive meticulously orchestrated by the second-year students! They aimed to use their overwhelming advantage in soul power to eliminate the first-year team in one fell swoop.

In the arena, Ye Xinglan's sword light was fierce and unparalleled, successfully entangled the opponent's agility-type soul master. Sword shadows flew, and it was difficult to determine the winner in a short time.

But the second-year attack-type Soul Master was unstoppable. With the amplification aura emanating from the support-type Soul Master's staff, he roared like a heavy tank and charged towards Xu Lizhi, who was desperately making steamed buns!
At the critical moment, Gu Yue stepped forward.

Her body was surrounded by surging elements, and ice spikes, fireballs, and wind blades rained down on the second-year students' formation with astonishing power, greatly disrupting the opponent's support and offensive soul masters.

However, while her attacks were fierce, they lacked coordination with Tang Wulin or Ye Xinglan, resembling more of a personal elemental storm show. In numerous close-quarters combat engagements, she couldn't deliver a decisive blow, and her most powerful elemental fusion attack struggled to control both herself and her opponent.

While her individual elemental attacks were numerous, they could cause trouble for Yuan Enhui and Yue Zhengyu, the two key figures, but they could not create a decisive suppression or breakthrough.

The remaining two second-year students are both control-type Soul Masters. They are not purely control-type, but their Soul Skills have offensive capabilities. At this moment, they unanimously set their sights on food-type Soul Masters.

Red vines and a rain of ice rain fell from both sides in perfect unison, making them difficult to dodge, especially when the target was a support character.

"Lizhi, watch out!" Ye Xinglan caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye. Due to years of habit, he became anxious and his sword technique became chaotic. Instead, his opponent seized the opportunity and a claw shadow slashed across his shoulder, leaving a trail of blood.

Xu Lizhi's face turned deathly pale. His steamed bun martial spirit shone brightly, and a "bloodthirsty red bean bun" had just taken shape when the red vines lashed out at him like blood-stained whips! He had no way to dodge!

At this critical moment!
"Starlight Feedback!" A clear yet resolute shout rang out from the edge of the arena!
A dazzling phantom of a star wheel instantly appeared in front of Xu Lizhi. Immediately afterwards, countless soul skills radiating brilliant starlight created chaos, causing the incoming soul skills to change their flight direction.

It was Xu Xiaoyan! She was watching from the rear of the team, ready to take crucial control at any moment. Her mind was highly focused, and when she saw Xu Lizhi in danger, she did not hesitate to activate her second soul skill.

This sudden absolute control, ignoring the difference in soul power between them, caused all the thousand-year soul skills to fall into chaos and fly in directions other than their intended ones, causing the second-year students' offensive to suddenly halt!
This wasn't the end. Xu Xiaoyan learned from her previous elimination and was all for this moment. Her third spirit ring shone brightly, granting her absolute control over the group, and starlight descended in dazzling splendor!
The three second-grade team members standing at the front were instantly immobilized!
"A good opportunity!" Wu Siduo's eyes flashed with purple light, and the frustration that had been suppressed by Le Zhengyu instantly turned into a resolute burst of power.

"Netherworld - White Tiger!"

She let out a shriek, rapidly switching between her Netherworld Cat and White Tiger martial souls, her body bursting forth with a dazzling purplish-black light in an instant.

Without merging with anyone, her own martial soul underwent an incredible transformation at this moment!
The purplish-black light condensed and expanded, and a purplish-black giant tiger phantom, slightly smaller than an ordinary Netherworld White Tiger but more solid and with a more ferocious and violent aura, appeared behind her and instantly merged with her!
Self-fused Martial Soul Fusion Technique! Netherworld White Tiger!
Although not as massive as a two-person fusion, the instantaneous explosive power brought by this self-fusion technique reaches a terrifying level.

It makes one wonder, if she were to cultivate to the Limit Douluo level and unleash her own Martial Soul Fusion Technique, what level of power would she reach?

"Roar—!" With a deafening roar, carrying a soul-shaking pressure, the Netherworld White Tiger transformed into a purple-black lightning bolt that tore through the air, its target aimed directly at the offensive-type Soul Master who was being controlled by Xu Xiaoyan.

"Not good!" Le Zhengyu's expression changed drastically. Metal parts appeared on his arm, and the Holy Light Sword changed direction to try to intercept.

But Wu Siduo's speed was too fast, and the power of her self-generated Netherworld White Tiger was approaching the Soul Emperor realm.

With the addition of the spirit alloy that Gula forged for her, she also lived up to expectations and advanced to the level 5 designer in one semester, designing blueprints for two gauntlet parts and asking her family to help build them.

This brought her combat power close to the combined power of their martial soul fusion skill. At this moment, Wu Siduo was extremely grateful for her decisiveness back then.

"Boom——!"

The purplish-black tiger claws, carrying destructive power, slammed down on the offensive-type Soul Master who was imprisoned by the Star Chain!

With his protective soul power shattered, the soul master didn't even have time to scream before he was sent flying off the stage like a streak of light, crashing heavily into the protective shield and losing consciousness.

Kill instantly with one hit!

This sudden turn of events stunned everyone. Xu Xiaoyan's absolute control allowed her to seize the perfect moment, and Wu Siduo's self-fusion martial soul technique erupted with equal decisiveness, instantly turning the tide of the battle.

As Le Zhengyu's lightsaber struck, it was deflected by the Netherworld White Tiger's claw. The immense force forced him to retreat repeatedly, his divine wings trembling wildly.

Wu Siduo, not one to back down, locked her purplish-black tiger eyes on Le Zhengyu and was about to pounce again!

On the other side, although Xu Xiaoyan's absolute control was brief, it still caused Yuanen Yehui's offensive to pause for two seconds.

Tang Wulin seized this fleeting opportunity, unleashing a thunderous golden dragon attack that forced Yuanen Yehui back more than ten steps, causing her to fall off the arena!

The other first-year students unleashed their power, throwing out their soul power as if it were free, and in just two seconds, they focused their fire and killed three people!
The outcome is decided! "Enough."

A majestic voice rang out, carrying an irresistible power, instantly calming the violent fluctuations of soul power on the field.

Yun Ming had stood up at some point, and the elders of the Sea God Pavilion looked on with solemnity and assessment.

Yun Ming's gaze swept across the arena: Tang Wulin was kneeling on one knee, panting, blood at the corner of his mouth but his eyes were unyielding; the elements around Gu Yue slowly subsided, his expression remained indifferent; Ye Xinglan stood with his hand on his shoulder, blood dripping from the tip of his sword, his fighting spirit undiminished.

Wu Siduo dispelled the fusion, her face as pale as paper, clearly indicating that the self-fusion technique had consumed a great deal of energy, and her body swayed slightly; Xu Lizhi, still shaken, held the steamed bun.

On the second-year side, Yuan Enyehui looked at Xu Xiaoyan and Tang Wulin with a complicated expression from below the stage, while Le Zhengyu stared at Wu Siduo with an ugly expression.

The agility-type Soul Master, whose cultivation was higher than Xie Xie's, was not defeated, but was injured in the exchange of blows with Xie Xie. He looked horrified, as Xie Xie's desperate momentum had almost made him think that Xie Xie was going to kill him.

Xu Xiaoyan was controlling multiple people at the same time. The light of her Star Staff dimmed, and her body swayed precariously. Xie Xie caught her with quick reflexes.

"The outcome is decided." Yun Ming's voice echoed, "First-year team wins."

After a brief silence, the first-year section erupted in wild cheers! It was a fierce battle, but they had won!
The second-year team looked unwilling, but absolute control is just that unreasonable; they were unwilling but there was nothing they could do.

Yun Ming whispered to the elders around him for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the students one by one, before finally making his decision.

"The final list of the Star Luo Empire exchange delegation is as follows," his voice clearly echoed throughout the hall: "Tang Wulin, Gu Yue, Xu Xiaoyan, Yuan Enyehui, Le Zhengyu, Xu Lizhi, Ye Xinglan, and Wu Siduo."

The list caused another stir. It included the core first-year students Tang Wulin, Gu Yue, Ye Xinglan, Xu Lizhi, and Wu Siduo, as well as the two strongest second-year students, Yuan Enyehui and Le Zhengyu. More importantly, Xu Xiaoyan, with her absolute control that turned the tide of battle, was successfully selected! Xie Xie's name… was not mentioned.

But it seems there are eight people now?

Xie Xie's body stiffened instantly. His hand, which was supporting Xu Xiaoyan, tightened unconsciously, his knuckles turning white.

Looking at his partners on stage whose names were called and whose expressions varied, and at Xu Xiaoyan beside him who was pale but could not hide her joy, an indescribable bitterness and cold sense of loss instantly overwhelmed him.

He was the only one left behind.

He tried to force a nonchalant smile and waved to Tang Wulin, Xu Xiaoyan, and the others who were looking at him: "Hey! Congratulations! You guys better keep it up and don't embarrass us! This young master... well, I'll just stay here and have some peace and quiet!" But that smile was more like a grimace.

Tang Wulin felt a heavy weight pressing on his heart as he looked at Xie Xie's forced smile. He strode off the stage, patted Xie Xie's shoulder forcefully, and said in a low but firm voice, "Xie Xie, I..."

"Alright, alright, enough with the fuss!" Xie Xie interrupted him, deliberately using an exaggerated tone, "It's no big deal! You guys go scout ahead first, and when I've mastered my cultivation, I'll take you flying next time!"

He broke free from Tang Wulin's hand, turned around, and his shoulders trembled almost imperceptibly.

Xu Xiaoyan watched Xie Xie's retreating figure, her eyes slightly red, and whispered, "Xie Xie..."

Just then, Wu Changkong's cold voice rang out: "Xie Xie, you will be training with me for the next year."

Xie Xie shivered, his already dejected mood almost plummeting to the abyss. He forced an awkward smile at Wu Changkong: "Okay, Teacher Wu."

Yun Ming was about to announce the team leader. According to the rules, it should be the first-year homeroom teacher, Shen Yi.

A deep, aged voice rang in his ears. Zhuo Shi slowly stepped forward and pleaded telepathically:
"Although Chang Kong made a mistake, his teaching ability and sense of responsibility are beyond doubt. The journey to the Star Luo Continent is long and the situation is complex, so a strong person who is familiar with the practical matters is needed to oversee it."

"Shen Yi is responsible for the first year's academic affairs, and as a support-type Soul Master, his deterrent power is somewhat insufficient."

"I am willing to vouch for him and allow Chang Kong to redeem himself as the team leader, responsible for the students' itinerary, safety, and daily management. I will personally accompany him as the final guarantee to ensure that this trip goes smoothly."

The Sea God Pavilion couldn't refuse to give face to the corrupt world. Yun Ming pondered for a moment, then looked at Wu Changkong: "Changkong, are you willing to take this responsibility?"

Wu Changkong was stunned. Looking at Zhuoshi, he guessed everything. He bowed and said in a firm voice, "This disciple will do his utmost to live up to your expectations!"

“Alright.” Yun Ming nodded. “From today onwards, Wu Changkong will be the leader of the Star Luo Exchange Group, responsible for all external affairs and student management. Elder Zhuoshi will be the accompanying elder to ensure safety.”

This decision made the dejected Xie Xie suddenly raise his head, and a faint glimmer of hope rekindled in his eyes.

As expected, Yun Ming's gaze finally fell on Xie Xie: "Student Xie Xie."

"Here!" Xie Xie straightened his back instinctively.

"Although you were not selected for the official list, considering that the team needs to handle a lot of miscellaneous tasks, and the team leader Wu Changkong needs an assistant."

Yun Ming's voice was devoid of emotion, "I have specifically appointed you to accompany the team as the team leader's assistant, responsible for team itinerary communication, material management, information transmission, and other matters. This is both a test and a responsibility; I hope you will be diligent."

The Shrek Seven Devils have always been a group of like-minded companions, at least within the academy. Although Wu Siduo is strong, her personal style is too "independent." The higher-ups of the Sea God Pavilion do not think she is a good candidate to inherit the title of Shrek Seven Devils. Xie Xie, who has a good relationship with Tang Wulin, became the alternative.

Of course, on the surface, Xie Xie only got the right to accompany the group because he had a good teacher.

Xie Xie's heart started pounding!
Although he was given the title of "assistant" and "handling miscellaneous tasks," he was able to go and go to the Star Luo Continent with his companions!
The overwhelming joy instantly dispelled his previous disappointment; he even overlooked what the role of "team leader's assistant" might mean.

"Yes, Master! This disciple will do my utmost!"

Xie Xie responded loudly, finally revealing a genuine smile on his face, though the smile also carried a hint of embarrassment at his own lack of strength.

Tang Wulin, Xu Xiaoyan, and the others also breathed a sigh of relief and were happy for Xie Xie.

Only Wu Changkong, looking at the excited Xie Xie, seemed to subtly curl the corners of his cold lips upwards, and deep in his eyes, it seemed he had already planned out the itinerary for the "mobile special training hell" that would take him across the ocean for the next few months.

"Very good." Yun Ming gave a final look at everyone. "Ten days from now, we will depart for Tianhai City to meet up with the Star Luo exchange team and the Federation envoy before heading to the Star Luo Continent. I hope you will live up to the name of Shrek!"

(End of this chapter)