"Come on, who's afraid of who?" Hu Liena said without any hesitation.
"Heh, they're being all lovey-dovey in public, aren't they ashamed?" Qian Renxue thought with a hint of jealousy as she watched Duan Yufan and Hu Liena whispering to each other.
As the participants, the Tianshui team could better feel the aura emanating from the Spirit Hall team—an aura possessed only by opponents who had been defeated countless times.
"Zhang Ping, Zhu Zhuqing, there are only girls on the other side. I'm afraid we might not be careful when we attack, so I'll leave it to you two. Xu Yu, activate your soul skills."
"Try your best."
"Golden Scepter, First Soul Skill: Power of Light, Second Soul Skill: Defense of Light, Third Soul Skill: Speed of Light, Fourth Soul Skill: Soul of Light."
Xu Yu, the only support spirit master of the Spirit Hall team, immediately planted his Golden Scepter spirit into the ground, instantly buffing Zhu Zhuqing and Zhang Ping within seconds.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Golden Swallow Illusion Dance; First Soul Skill: Golden Swallow Entangling the Waist."
"Fourth Soul Skill: Netherworld Shadow Clone; First Soul Skill: Netherworld Thrust."
Zhang Ping used her fourth soul skill, leaving afterimages wherever she went, making her whereabouts unpredictable.
Zhu Zhuqing went even further, doing the work of two people by summoning an identical clone that also possessed attack power, and its speed was no less than that of Zhang Ping, who was also an agility-based attacker.
"First Soul Skill, Ice Seal, no good. It's too fast and stronger than me. I can't lock onto its body at all."
"Second Soul Skill: Ice Ring Armor; Third Soul Skill: Ice Ring Resistance."
Tianshui team captain Shui Bing'er also reacted very quickly. When Zhang Ping and Zhu Zhuqing rushed up and lit up their soul rings, she quickly put into a defensive stance.
The other members were also ready with their soul skills, ready to counterattack at any time. The Tianshui team's support-type soul master, who had been dancing for a long time, also activated his soul skill, though the aftercast delay was a bit long.
"First Soul Skill: Rainfall, Second Soul Skill: Ice and Snow, Third Soul Skill: Whirlwind."
The Tianshui team's response did indeed have some impact on Zhu Zhuqing and Zhang Ping, slowing them down a bit.
Zhang Ping and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged a glance. "Zhuqing, you have clones, so attack from both sides and take out the enemy's support first. I'll attack from the front."
"Okay, Sister Ping." Zhu Zhuqing immediately understood and attacked the weakest point. Zhang Ping then held off three Soul Masters from the Tianshui team.
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's performance on stage, Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Mubai's expressions turned somewhat unpleasant.
"How is that possible? It's only been a little over two years since I last saw her. How could Zhu Zhuqing's strength have grown so quickly? She's only 14 years old, and her Netherworld Cat is even faster than me." Zhu Zhuyun originally thought that her soul power was already high enough, but she didn't expect that her actual strength was even higher than she had imagined.
"Damn it, this speed is so fast, I can't even see it clearly, and her soul power is on par with mine. Two years ago, when I saw her, she was only level 30." Dai Mubai's face turned ashen, and he found it even harder to accept this result.
The situation on the field is constantly changing. Zhu Zhuqing has broken through the defense line of the Tianshui team that was protecting their own support soul master and is directly attacking the Tianshui team's vitals.
"Ah." In a short while, the support Soul Master of the Tianshui team was defeated.
"Snow Dance! Fourth Soul Skill, Ice and Snow Storm!" Shui Bing'er hurriedly called out to the support-type Soul Master, and then unleashed a wide-range attack on Zhang Ping, who was entangled with her.
"Fifth Soul Skill, Stepping Swallow Chasing the Wind." Zhang Ping merged with her own martial soul, Golden Swallow, and stepped directly onto Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix martial soul, knocking it to the ground.
Shui Bing'er and her teammates were all injured, so they had to admit defeat to the host, the head coach.
"Your Excellency, our Tianshui team concedes defeat," Shui Bing'er said, her voice trembling.
"Excellent, a very exciting match. The Spirit Hall team wins." The host nodded, highly acknowledging the strength of the Tianshui team. They reacted quickly to the attacks of the two agility-based attackers. Their loss was due to the difference in their spirit power levels.
"Sixth Soul Skill, Light of Healing." The host, the bishop, then began to heal the injuries of the Tianshui team.
That's right, the host, Bishop, is a Soul Saint-level support-type Soul Master. He has strong mental power, which allows him to quickly observe the situation on the battlefield, and he can also heal severely injured players at any time.
"The two agility-type Soul Masters attacked so fast that they defeated the Tianshui team in about a minute."
"Ah, I was just overthinking things, my soul bone."
"Tch, with your meager strength, you're still eyeing soul bones?"
Duan Yufan was very satisfied with Zhu Zhuqing's performance. The Netherworld Cat, which had eaten the immortal herb, was no less powerful than Zhang Ping's Golden Swallow.
Duan Yufan felt somewhat sorry for Shui Bing'er, the captain of the Tianshui team, regarding her martial soul. The Phoenix martial soul, which was on par with the beast martial soul and dragon martial soul, had actually ended up with a control-type soul master.
The control effect is good, but there aren't many offensive methods. The first soul skill is a control skill, which is one thing, but the second soul skill is actually a soul skill that increases the defense of teammates. The third soul skill is only for coping. I feel indignant for Shui Bing'er.
The match continued, with the Star Luo Royal Team facing off against the Thunder Academy Team. After more than three minutes of fighting, the Thunder Academy Team was defeated due to the significant difference in average soul power.
After all, the captain of the Star Luo Royal Team, Davis, was a level 49 Soul Master, and the vice-captain, Zhu Zhuyun, was also a level 47 Soul Master. Therefore, they defeated Thunder Academy and entered the top ten without using the Netherworld White Tiger Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
After half a day, the situation quickly became clear in the second round of the competition. All the teams that Duan Yufan was familiar with had entered the top ten, except for the Tianshui team and the Thunder team, who were unlucky.
After the second round of matches concluded, the third round was decided by drawing lots that afternoon.
Two more teams received a bye: the teams that ranked second in the qualifying rounds, Shenfeng Academy and the Zilu Academy team from the Xingluo Empire.
The third round on the second day was also quickly completed, and the top six teams were determined. There is still a fourth round to determine the top three teams.
The Spirit Hall team faces off against the Star Luo Royal Academy team.
Shrek Academy Team vs. Kamikaze Academy Team.
The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy team will face off against the Purple Luo Academy team.
"Great, the top three teams will most likely be the Spirit Hall team, the Shrek Academy team, and the Heaven Dou Royal team." Duan Yu Fan didn't expect it to be somewhat different from the original story.
"Nana, you should play tomorrow too. Replace Zhang Ping. Keep Zhu Zhuqing to play against her sister. This is Zhu Zhuqing's obsession. You don't need to interfere."
"Zhu Zhuqing, are you alright?" Duan Yufan turned around and asked Zhu Zhuqing.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. There is no problem at all, unless she and Davis complete the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Netherworld White Tiger," Zhu Zhuqing said confidently.
"Don't worry, Zhu Qing. With us here, it will be difficult for those two to get close to each other," Hu Liena said to Zhu Zhu Qing.
"Thank you everyone," Zhu Zhuqing said sincerely to her teammates.
"You're too kind, little sister Zhuqing. Give your sister a good beating," Xie Yue said with a wicked smile.
After the results of the fourth round of matches were announced, everyone went back to the hotel to adjust their state. The night was spent in tension, and it passed faster than usual.
The next day, when they returned to the competition venue, everyone noticed that Hu Liena, who had always been by Duan Yufan's side, was no longer there.
Chapter 164 Zhu Zhuqing defeats Zhu Zhuyun
After disbanding, apart from the Spirit Hall team, the other teams tried their best to figure out how to overcome their opponents the next day.
"Fortunately, we drew the Divine Wind Academy team, not the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy team. Although Divine Wind Academy and Blazing Fire Academy have formed a brand new Soul Master level team, it shouldn't be to the point where we have to use all our trump cards," Flander said to everyone with some relief.
"Erlong, what do you think?" Flander then asked Liu Erlong.
"You guys handle it as you see fit. I'm going back to my room to rest," Liu Erlong said calmly, then left the room where everyone was discussing the matter.
Since Liu Erlong rejoined the team, she has maintained an indifferent expression and has not cared about the Shrek team's performance, which left Flander at a loss for words.
"Alright, Xiao San, Xiao Tian, against the Kamikaze team, you two can decide whether to use the elders' combined attack, Hammer of Heaven and Earth. Although we can only unleash a small portion of it, it will be enough against the Kamikaze team."
Tang Xiao didn't care about Liu Erlong's attitude. If it weren't for Tang San, Tang Xiao wouldn't have come to this lousy school.
"Okay, Uncle." Tang Tian and the other two answered confidently.
While Shrek was discussing how to deal with the Kamikaze Team, the Star Luo Royal Team was experiencing a different scene.
"What is this? Zhu Zhuqing has the Spirit Hall's help, how could I possibly have a chance to win? This is not fair!" Zhu Zhuyun shouted in the room, where only Davis was present.
"Xiaoyun, it's alright. It's not like I didn't get to face my brother. Besides, if Zhu Zhuqing is smart enough, she'll definitely make sure the Spirit Hall team clears out a space for you and her to fight tomorrow."
"Moreover, since Zhu Zhuqing has appeared in the Spirit Hall team, it means that she has already joined the Spirit Hall. Your family destiny and rules no longer exist. Whether you win or lose, you will be my fiancée. It was Zhu Zhuqing who chose to escape and join the Spirit Hall first. I don't think anyone in my family objects."
"So, perhaps because of past events, I'll have a fair fight with you to settle our personal grudges."
Davis flashed a wise look and analyzed his guess with Zhu Zhuyun.
"That's true. I just can't understand it. Is the Spirit Hall really that strong? They can train a fourteen-year-old girl into a Soul Master, and their team members are even stronger than us and other teams."
"By the way, now that you and Dai Mubai are no longer on the same page, how are you going to resolve your issues?" Zhu Zhuyun asked Davis after criticizing the Spirit Hall.
"He's just a coward, not worth mentioning. He can stay at Shrek Academy forever and live a carefree life without ever returning to the Star Luo Empire. But if he sets foot in Star Luo territory, I'll have no choice but to cripple him." Davis replied with a sneer when Zhu Zhuyun mentioned Dai Mubai.
"That's true. It's a bit of a pity that we didn't win the championship this year. The four Soul Masters who participated last year are now Soul Kings. We've fought against the Golden Generation before, and I believe they're already Soul Emperors by my calculations," Zhu Zhuyun said with some regret.
"It's alright. We didn't have much hope to begin with. Besides, the Soul Bone reward is just an excuse the Pope of the Spirit Hall gave to the Golden Generation. Our main goal is to resolve the rules between our two families. But now that Zhu Zhuqing has joined the Spirit Hall and can't go against Dai Mubai, after the next match, when we return to the Star Luo Empire, I can officially take over the position of Crown Prince."
Davis and Zhu Zhuyun had no ambition for the championship. Other teams might not know this, but Davis and Zhu Zhuyun knew that the Spirit Hall team was very strong. After all, they were terrified of Duan Yufan in the last competition. However, they did not expect that this year's team would be composed of all Spirit Kings.
Everyone spent a sleepless night trying their best to get into peak condition.
Of course, Duan Yufan was fast asleep with Hu Liena in his arms, completely oblivious to the thoughts of the other teams.
……
"Welcome to the fourth round of the All-Continent Elite Tournament, where six teams will advance to the final three."
"Without further ado, the first match between the Spirit Hall team and the Star Luo Royal team is about to begin. According to the information I received, the Spirit Hall has made a substitution. Her Highness the Holy Maiden will take the field, replacing Zhang Ping, the level 51 agility-attack type Soul King."
"It seems that the Spirit Hall team respects the Star Luo Royal team quite a bit. This is the first time that all three members of the Golden Generation have taken to the field together."
"Please welcome the Spirit Hall team, the Star Luo Royal team, to the stage."
The host, the head coach, introduced the personnel changes and then invited the two teams to the stage.
Approaching from the left is the Spirit Hall team, with Hu Liena and Xie Yue walking side by side; on the right is the Star Luo Royal team, led by Davis and Zhu Zhuyun.
"Wow, to see Her Highness the Holy Maiden again, my goddess, you are so beautiful, you will always be my goddess."
"Hey bro, wake up! Aren't you afraid the Holy Son will beat you up? Ah, my goddess! Coming out of the academy to watch the game and seeing the goddess is a great deal."
"Don't worry, His Highness won't do that."
"Tch, they're all the same."
The students from the Martial Spirit Academy watching the match instantly turned into little fans when they saw Hu Liena come out, and they all shouted towards the Martial Spirit Hall team.
"It's her? Can she still participate? It's fake, right? Could it be..." Tang San was very surprised to see Hu Liena on stage, and then said with some seriousness.
"Xiao San, what's wrong? Is there a problem?" Tang Xiao asked, puzzled. It's just that the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall has appeared. What's so surprising about that?
Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ning Rongrong, and Ma Hongjun, who had witnessed Hu Liena absorbing Xiao Wu's 100,000-year soul ring, also looked grave.
"It's over, she can still play, how are we supposed to compete?" Ning Rongrong said with a mournful face.
"Alas! There's no chance now. She was the one Xiao Wu was meant to sacrifice. Her sixth spirit ring is a 100,000-year spirit ring. She reached level 64, the Spirit Emperor, in one fell swoop. Judging from this situation, the other two members of the Golden Generation are probably also at the Spirit Emperor level." Tang San said grimly, while also revealing his worst guess.
"What? She's the one who coerced you into forcing Xiao Wu to sacrifice herself? The Spirit Hall really will stop at nothing!" Flander never expected that this was the person who obtained Xiao Wu's spirit ring back then.
"Yes, I thought that as a Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, she wouldn't participate. I didn't expect them to send a Soul Emperor level person to compete. The Spirit Hall never intended for anyone else to receive the Soul Bone they were rewarding. How despicable." Tang San clenched his fist, feeling somewhat powerless against the Spirit Hall.
"A Soul Emperor level, and a Soul Emperor with a 100,000-year Soul Ring! The Spirit Hall is going too far. They held an elite tournament for months, treating people like clowns, and even used Soul Bones to humiliate the teams. In the end, the Golden Generation decided everything." Tang Tian said indignantly after hearing the conversation and knowing the whole story.
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