Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Charcoal Servant, Crimson Lotus Azure Flame!

Mr. Tan!

It is no longer the same as it was when it first entered the college six months ago.

The flames at the top of the helmet were more refined and profound, with a faint hint of dark purple.

Its small body moved nimbly and swiftly across the field, as fast as a ghost.

The phosphorescent flames bloomed silently, precisely intercepting the elusive fireballs of the Fire Dance, emitting a hissing, corrosive sound.

The vortex of flames suddenly swirled up, skillfully deflecting Huo Wushuang's powerful and heavy fist wind.

Occasionally, a strange light would shoot out, and even though Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu were prepared, they would be momentarily stunned, and their attack would be halted.

Lin Xia stood at the edge of the training ground, hands behind her back, looking as relaxed as if she were admiring the scenery.

His cadet uniform was spotless, a faint smile played on his lips, his gaze calmly fixed on the center of the battlefield, and his lips moved slightly, silently conveying instructions.

Lin Xia didn't even light up her spirit rings, let alone make a move.

"hateful!"

Huo Wu was once again forced back by a precise shot of phosphorescent fire. Looking at Lin Xia, who was calm and composed in the distance, the frustration in her heart instantly broke through the critical point.

Her beautiful eyebrows shot up, and her amber eyes practically spitting fire, as she shouted angrily in Lin Xia's direction:

"If you're so capable, stop hiding behind Tan Xiaoshi like a coward! Come out! Face us like a man!"

The crisp sound echoed through the training ground, carrying a strong sense of defiance.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xia's faint smile deepened slightly. He didn't even take his eyes off Tan Xiaoshi, but simply shook his head gently.

Lin Xia didn't respond to Huo Wu's provocation. Instead, she smiled at Tan Xiaoshi in the arena and said:

"Charcoal Servant, Shadow of the Night."

"Uru!"

Charcoal Servant's fiery pupils beneath his helmet suddenly shone with a deep, eerie light.

Its small body suddenly paused, and a cold, eerie, and terrifying shadow energy spread out from it instantly, like ink dripping into clear water!

In an instant, the light in the entire training ground seemed to be swallowed up by an invisible hand, the temperature plummeted, and a bone-chilling cold enveloped everyone.

Countless twisted, grotesque, and terrifying phantoms, seemingly formed from the deepest nightmares, shrieked and pounced out from Tan Xiaoshi's body and from the surrounding shadows!

They had no physical form, yet they carried a soul-tearing spiritual impact, surging towards Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu like a tidal wave!

"What the hell is that?!"

Huo Wushuang's expression changed drastically. He felt as if countless cold needles were piercing his brain, and hallucinations filled his vision, while a shrill scream echoed in his ears.

He roared, his first spirit ring lit up, and flames surged from his arms as he tried to dispel these mental illusions with pure heat and spirit power.

As the flames swept past, the phantom only distorted slightly, while the shriek became even more piercing. The chilling mental impact gnawed at his will and senses like a leech.

Huo Wu was utterly horrified.

Her prized fireball struck the phantom without any effect, like a clay ox sinking into the sea.

Once hit, the mental fear and chaos were completely impossible to isolate with soul power.

Huo Wu felt her soul power becoming sluggish, her mind wavering, as if she would be dragged into an endless abyss of darkness at any moment.

The two could only grit their teeth and desperately mobilize their soul power to protect their mental sea, enduring this strange and terrifying mental storm. Their bodies were in a sorry state, and their offensive completely collapsed.

Seeing Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu struggling in the shadows of the night, their faces pale, Lin Xia knew that this sparring match should end.

Lin Xia sighed softly.

"Alright, that's enough, Tanjiro."

"Respond to my evolution! First Soul Skill—Armor of Netherfire!"

"Ugh—!!!"

Charcoal Servant let out a high-pitched cry, as if responding to its master's call!

Its tiny body burst forth with an unprecedented deep purple light!

The light instantly engulfed it, and an aura of ghostly and fiery energy, more terrifying and condensed than the Shadow of the Night, suddenly erupted!

In the light, Tan Xiaoshi's figure rapidly grew taller and transformed! The dark red armor covering his entire body was replaced by obsidian armor that was as deep as night and flowed with a lava-like luster!

His arms extended and coalesced, transforming into two long, sharp energy swords burning with cold, pale white flames!

The helmet transformed into a majestic samurai helmet, its two azure flame eyes coldly locking onto the target!

Azure Flame Blade Demon—Descends!

The moment the evolution was complete, the Azure Flame Blade Demon moved!

Its movements were as fast as a purple lightning bolt that tore through space, leaving only a faint afterimage in its wake.

The cold, azure flames flickered on the blade, carrying an indomitable momentum!

Huo Wushuang's pupils contracted sharply, and he only had time to cross his flame arm armor in front of his chest to protect himself.

Clang! Clang!

Two piercing metallic clangs rang out almost simultaneously!

The pale white flame sword energy slashed fiercely at Huo Wushuang's arm armor.

The terrifying force, combined with the dual impact of cold and heat, caused his arms to ache and go numb. He felt as if he had been struck by a battering ram, let out a muffled groan, and was sent flying backward uncontrollably, crashing heavily to the ground.

The flames on his arms dimmed and went out instantly, leaving two clear, chilling slash marks on his arm armor!

Another purple lightning bolt struck straight at Fire Dance!

Huo Wu felt a suffocating sharpness and coldness instantly approach her, and she didn't even have time to activate her soul skill again.

The tip of the Azure Flame Blade stopped steadily less than an inch from her throat, and the icy sword intent made the hairs on her neck stand on end!

The flickering flames on the sword reflected off her pale face.

The outcome is decided!

With just two strikes, the two geniuses at the Great Soul Master level were completely unable to resist!

The students watching from the sidelines were stunned, their throats dry.

Chi Ye Kui's elegant face was once again filled with amazement. Although she had anticipated this outcome, she was still shocked to witness it with her own eyes.

After seeing the two defeated, Lin Xia slowly walked forward, her leisurely smile turning into a gentle one.

Lin Xia first gently patted Cangyan Rengui's arm, then reached out to help Huo Wushuang, who had fallen to the ground, and Huo Wu, who was standing there in a disheveled state, to their feet.

"Sister Huowu, Brother Wushuang..."

Lin Xia's voice carried the clear and bright quality unique to young people, but his tone was as calm as stating a very simple fact.

"Why bother? In the past six months, it's not just you who have been diligently training and striving to become stronger; I've never slacked off either."

Lin Xia pointed to herself and the Azure Flame Blade Demon beside her, which exuded a chilling aura.

"My soul power has also reached level eighteen. As for challenging opponents of higher levels, for me and Tan Xiaoshi..."

Lin Xia paused slightly, then revealed a confident smile.

"It's never been anything difficult, it's just... taken for granted."

These words were like the last straw, weighing heavily on Huo Wu's heart.

Looking at Lin Xia's youthful face, feeling the chilling aura of the Azure Flame Blade Demon, and then thinking about how the two of them, working together, were so easily defeated by a single martial soul...

A strong sense of frustration and helplessness instantly overwhelmed her.

Even someone as proud as her had to admit that the gap between them and Lin Xia seemed to be widening.

Huo Wu bit her lower lip tightly, her amber eyes dimmed, even showing a hint of confusion.