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On the other side—
Dai Mubai, who had been locked in a fierce struggle with Dugu Yan, suddenly turned pale and collapsed to one knee, his body feeling weak and powerless.
His pupils trembled, but he quickly realized the cause.
'I've been poisoned!'
However, Dai Mubai was perplexed. Back when he fought against the Imperial Battle Team, Dugu Yan's poison-based soul skills always came in the form of toxic mists. As long as he avoided them, he wouldn't be poisoned. Yet now, after close-quarters combat with her, he couldn't recall when or how he had been poisoned.
But in the heat of battle, where a single misstep could lead to a devastating blow, Dai Mubai didn't have time to dwell on it. After being kicked away by Dugu Yan, his first spirit ring lit up.
First Soul Skill – White Tiger Protective Barrier!
In the next instant, Dai Mubai's soul power erupted, forming a protective light shield around him. This temporary barrier safeguarded him and allowed him to regain some mobility.
However, Dai Mubai knew this wasn't a long-term solution. His first soul skill was an enhancement-type ability, not a detoxification skill.
Taking advantage of this brief respite, Dai Mubai shouted loudly:
"Xiao Ao! Quickly give me the Detoxifying Garlic Clove!"
Oscar, who was hovering safely out of reach of Ye Wen's team in mid-air, quickly snapped out of his daze and recited his soul incantation.
"Young and Beautiful Garlic Clove!"
Instantly, his second spirit ring flashed, and a pickled sweet garlic clove materialized in his hand. He swiftly threw it toward Dai Mubai.
Surprisingly, Dugu Yan didn't attempt to interrupt. Instead, she watched with a malicious grin as Dai Mubai consumed the garlic clove.
Just as Dai Mubai thought he would recover and engage in another three hundred rounds of combat with Dugu Yan, his body stumbled again as he tried to stand.
At this moment, Dugu Yan teased mockingly, "How does it feel? The process of going from hope to despair is quite painful, isn't it?"
Dai Mubai furrowed his brow, still trying to resist, but he noticed that while the detoxifying soul power from Oscar's soul skill neutralized some of the poison, much of it remained deeply embedded in his body, leaving him unable to move freely.
With a twisted, furious expression, Dai Mubai snarled, "Damn it! Why can't your poison be completely neutralized by a century-level soul skill from a Soul Ancestor like Oscar?"
At this, Dugu Yan's body shuddered slightly—she was reveling in the satisfaction.
Only she could understand the years of painstaking effort she had poured into perfecting her new toxic combat system. Now, to see a formidable opponent like Dai Mubai succumb to her meticulously honed poison techniques filled her with immense gratification.
Though she knew it was unwise to waste words in the middle of a battle, she couldn't help herself and sneered:
"Don't look down on me, you blonde brute! How could the poisons of the Dugu family ever be fully countered by some measly century-level soul skill from a mere Soul Ancestor?
"There's a limit to underestimating people!
"Since you're about to lose anyway, I'll indulge your curiosity. Do you want to know why you were poisoned?
"During our fight, I used a special technique to inject my poison-infused soul power directly into your body. By now, the flesh and blood deep within the areas I struck are tightly entangled with my toxic soul power. Unless a Soul King-level expert detoxifies you, you might as well prepare to die!"
Upon hearing the word "die," Dai Mubai's already pale face turned even whiter. Coupled with the various negative physical reactions ravaging his body, he felt utterly miserable.
Having satisfied her urge to vent, Dugu Yan stopped talking nonsense. She pushed off forcefully with her legs, and her fourth spirit ring lit up.
Fourth Soul Skill – Python Dragon Strength!
A verdant venomous python materialized in mid-air, hissing behind Dugu Yan before merging into her body. Her muscles swelled slightly, but her physique remained sleek and powerful, exuding a sense of dynamic strength.
Dugu Yan unleashed a kick, and Dai Mubai instinctively raised his arms to block.
But in his weakened state, the full force of Dugu Yan's kick shattered his arms with a sickening crack. Dai Mubai was sent flying off the arena stage.
This kick left Dugu Yan feeling exhilarated—not only from the sheer release of violent force but also because Tang San had earlier used underhanded tactics to eliminate her best friend, Ye Lingling.
Now, she had avenged Shrek Academy!
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu's battle against Tai Long and Jing Ling was raging fiercely.
Xiao Wu was a high-level Soul Ancestor at 48th rank, and aside from her second soul skill, her other abilities were incredibly potent.
However, Tai Long was a powerhouse specializing in extreme strength, and Jing Ling was a 40th-rank agility-focused attacker. One took the lead in offense, while the other provided support, effectively suppressing Xiao Wu.
Despite Xiao Wu's higher cultivation level, their teamwork allowed them to outmaneuver her in terms of mental energy control.
Unfortunately, Xiao Wu's charm-based soul skill was a single-target ability meant for one-on-one eye contact. This limitation rendered it ineffective against two opponents, solidifying its reputation as a useless skill.
After having her soul skills interrupted multiple times, Xiao Wu's short temper flared, and she angrily shouted:
"You two damn bastards! You've pissed me off! You forced me into this—I didn't want to use my ultimate move, but now you'd better prepare for serious injuries!"
With that, Xiao Wu activated her fourth soul skill, Invincible Golden Body, enveloping herself in an invincible state.
Tai Long and Jing Ling exchanged glances and immediately retreated to create distance.
Attacking someone under an invincible defensive skill was something only a foolish soul master would do.
Still wary of Xiao Wu's earlier threats, they kept their distance, fearing she might take them both out in one fell swoop.
At this moment, Xiao Wu exhaled softly, relaxing her mind and entering a unique state.
Suddenly, she called out Ning Rongrong's name. Instantly understanding her intent, Ning Rongrong applied all her enhancement buffs to Xiao Wu from afar.
Now at peak physical condition, Xiao Wu smirked sinisterly. Her third spirit ring lit up, and she vanished from everyone's sight in an instant.
Tai Long and Jing Ling glanced toward each other's backs, assuming Xiao Wu intended to teleport behind one of them for a surprise attack.
But they were wrong.
After spending so much time with Ye Wen, Xiao Wu had picked up some dirty tactics. Her repeated teleportations to the enemy's rear had merely been a decoy to mislead them into thinking she would always appear behind them.
Just then, Xiao Wu abruptly reappeared in front of Tai Long. With a sudden crouch, she swept her leg in a low arc.
Caught off guard, Tai Long toppled forward.
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