Battle Through the Heavens II: Three Phases of Peerless Power, One Soul and Four Bodies

In a past match, Huo Yuhao and Ling Luochen used this technique to instantly defeat the entire Changning Academy team, demonstrating their formidable strength.

Now that Huo Yuhao has made his appearance, it is only natural for Wang Dong to join the battle. The two of them can use two martial soul fusion skills together, which can both provide strong control and break through the situation head-on, instantly forming a lineup with strong overall strength and relatively balanced offense and defense.

As for Chen Zifeng and Xixi, the two returning starters after recovering from their injuries, Luo Ranyu could guess some of Shrek Academy's considerations. Although the two were making their debut in the first match, it was inevitable that their opponents would discover their soul skills and tactical details. However, they had not participated in actual combat for a long time and urgently needed to practice through high-intensity matches to quickly adapt to the rhythm of the game.

Just as Luo Ranyu was analyzing the situation, Jin Zhongyue's low voice came from beside her: "Xiao Jiu, look! That person from Di'ao Academy!"

Luo Jiuxiao said calmly, "Yes, I see it. That's right! It's him."

Curious, Luo Ranyu followed the gaze of the two, her eyes piercing through the crowd and landing on the group from Di'ao Academy.

Following the direction of Jin Zhongyue and Luo Jiuxiao's gaze, he quickly locked onto a man wearing a blue shirt. The man's appearance was somewhat similar to Luo Jiuxiao's, but he was more muscular and powerful, with an undisguised fierce and ruthless aura between his brows, and a faint dark aura surrounding him.

Because Luo Ranyu loves watching the matches, he knows a lot about the contestants. Pointing to Di'ao, he explained, "Brother Jin, are you talking about that guy? That guy is called Luo Qianba. He's a regular member of Di'ao Academy. He's a level 59 Soul King, one level higher than Senior Brother Ye. He shone brightly in the last quarterfinal match, easily defeating three Soul Kings in the individual competition. And because he also has the surname Luo, I have some impression of him."

Upon hearing this, Luo Jiuxiao looked at Luo Ranyu with some surprise: "Then... what is his martial soul?"

Luo Ranyu's tone was calm, yet carried a sense of approval: "I remember, he was a black scorpion, I don't know his name, but it doesn't matter. This person is indeed very special, his matches are extremely entertaining, his fighting style is fierce and flamboyant, but he always gives people a feeling of near-madness. Just watch, he will definitely become a major rival of Shrek Academy."

Luo Jiuxiao nodded silently, then looked at Luo Qianba of the Imperial Ao Academy again, thinking to himself, "The Imperial Ao Academy is located in the north of the Heavenly Soul Empire, and it is also an academy that places more emphasis on cultivating martial spirits..."

Luo Ranyu didn't pay much attention to Jiu Xiao's expression, but continued to look at the arena. As a spectator, he didn't want to miss such an exciting battle.

Shrek Academy once again employed the tactic of Huo Yuhao assisting Ling Luochen, using Extreme Ice to exert comprehensive control over Di'ao Academy. This was effective, but Di'ao Academy was, after all, a team with one Soul Emperor and six Soul Kings. The defensive Soul Kings, coupled with the Soul Guidance Device that provided group protection, greatly reduced the control effect of Ling Luochen's fifth Soul Skill, Ice Ring, enhanced by Extreme Ice.

However, in order to protect his teammates, the defensive Soul King of Di'ao Academy strengthened his body and withstood all the effects and damage of the Ice Ring. He was temporarily trapped by the thick ice layer and could not escape. Then, Ma Xiaotao and others rushed out and the two sides fought each other with all their might. The scene was in chaos for a moment.

Many spectators cheered loudly, but they couldn't understand it at all, and they couldn't even tell who were from Shrek Academy and who were from Imperial Academy anymore.

"Hmph! Trying to flank? Scorpion Tail Darts!" A cold shout pierced the noise of the arena, and two jet-black scorpion tail darts shot out with a sharp whooshing sound. After two "whoosh" sounds, they landed precisely on the ground in front of Xixi, making a crisp "clink" sound, blocking her path. The one who made the move was Luo Qianba from the Imperial Academy.

It turned out that Xixi, as an agility-type Soul Master, had already found an opening in the battle. With a swift movement, she bypassed the main battlefield from the side, intending to launch a surprise attack on the support-type Soul Master of Di'ao Academy and cut off the opponent's Soul Power supply.

Ke Luoqianba's senses were incredibly sharp; he locked onto Xixi almost the instant she moved. Although his absolute speed might be slightly inferior to Xixi's, the difference was negligible, and he could use his scorpion tail darts for long-range interception, firmly guarding the defenses of the support-type soul masters.

Xixi is an agility-type Soul Master. Although her appearance is quite ordinary, her cold eyes reveal a very mature killing intent.

At this moment, Xixi's pupils had turned golden, her brows were slightly furrowed, and she was focused on Luo Qianba, holding the lightning dagger, staring at Luo Qianba like a hunter.

"You actually managed to intercept me with hidden weapons? He only possesses the power of fire, yet his speed is comparable to mine?! Then let me test you!"

At this moment, Luo Qianba stood tall with one hand in his pocket, his arrogant gaze fixed on Xixi, a provocative smile on his face.

"Hmph, you may be fast, but getting past me won't be so easy. Let's see just how fast a speed-type Soul Master from Shrek Academy really can be!"

Xi Xi didn't bother with any more words. Her eyes turned cold, and her figure suddenly transformed into a blur, shooting towards Luo Qianba like lightning.

"Squeak, bang, boom—" In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged dozens of blows. The crisp sound of metal colliding and the roar of soul power erupting were intertwined. Finally, a violent explosion sent the two flying several meters away.

Xixi did several backflips before landing steadily, her chest rising and falling slightly, her breath coming in short gasps, and her wrist gripping the dagger felt faintly numb. Luo Qianba, however, remained unmoved, his posture still upright, as if the fierce exchange had had no effect on him whatsoever, his eyes even showing a hint of disdain: "Hmph, have you had enough? My turn!"

Before she could finish speaking, two more jet-black scorpion-tail darts shot towards Xixi at a swift and ruthless angle. Xixi reacted extremely quickly, flicking her wrist and unleashing several fine bolts of lightning from her lightning dagger. With a crisp "snap," she accurately knocked the scorpion-tail darts down.

Before she could catch her breath, she saw Luo Qianba already charging towards her, his aura growing increasingly fierce, his soul power, a mixture of darkness and flame, pressing down on her with immense pressure.

Xixi dared not be careless. She gripped the lightning dagger tightly, and her third soul ring suddenly lit up. A purple halo swirled around her, and several white bolts of lightning burst forth from her body. Her eyes also became dazzling, and the lightning attribute energy around her became increasingly concentrated.

The next moment, her body transformed into a blue-white lightning chain, crackling with electricity, and struck Luo Qianba with even greater speed than before.

Luo Qianba stomped heavily on the ground and quickly rolled to the side to dodge, his movements so agile that he didn't seem like a power-attack type Soul Master at all.

But to his utter surprise, the lightning chain could track its target. After missing its target, it quickly returned and struck again in less than a second.

The moment the lightning struck his body, numbness and pain spread simultaneously. Far from being afraid, Luo Qianba's lips curled into a fanatical smile: "Hmph, as expected of someone from Shrek Academy, you're a worthy opponent~ However… though fast, your attacks can't even penetrate my defenses!"