Chapter 359: The Outcome is Decided
On Platform 6, the crisp cries of birds echoed through the arena, accompanied by intense bursts of fire and icy blue radiance. The two forces clashed and intertwined, repelling each other in a fierce battle. Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er stood across from each other, their bodies glowing with fiery red and icy blue auras. Both skillfully activated their buffing soul skills, allowing their contracted soul beasts to take center stage. After all, the true protagonists of this tournament were these bonded soul beasts, while the contract masters played a supporting role.
The standoff lasted for some time. Neither side seemed to gain the upper hand, and at this rate, the battle could drag on indefinitely. Recognizing this, both fighters wordlessly reached an agreement they would unleash their strongest attacks and settle the match in one decisive blow.
Exchanging a single glance, they nodded in mutual understanding. Years of friendship had refined their bond to the point where mere eye contact was enough to communicate their intent.
With their decision made, Huo Wu slowly raised her hands, and two orange red flames ignited in her palms, rising more than a meter high. As time passed, the flames grew brighter but did not expand outward. Instead, they gradually changed color, shifting from orange red to ghostly blue, then from blue to a dazzling white. When the flames turned pure white, the heat they emitted seemingly vanished it was as if they were no longer flames at all.
Huo Wu's five soul rings glowed in succession. Each time another lit up, her aura surged, and the white flame in her hands burned even more intensely. The condensed firelight bathed her figure in an almost ethereal glow. At that moment, the phoenix in the sky descended, transforming into a ball of flames that merged into her body, fusing the two into one.
On the other side, Shui Bing'er would not be outdone. The white furred cat beside her suddenly transformed into a streak of light, fusing into her body. Simultaneously, Shui Bing'er herself turned into a brilliant blue white pillar of light, shooting into the storm clouds above.
Their synchronized actions marked a true fusion of soul master and soul beast a genuine Martial Soul Fusion Technique.
Outside the platform, the spectators erupted in astonishment, their eyes filled with awe. Even Qian Renxue, seated in the VIP section, was visibly shocked. Though she had heard about such techniques before, witnessing them firsthand was far more breathtaking than she had imagined.
On the platform, as Shui Bing'er and her white cat fused and soared into the sky, the rain falling from the clouds suddenly changed. The droplets turned frigid, transforming into delicate snowflakes that fluttered down.
However, these were no ordinary snowflakes. Each carried a razor sharp edge, spinning as they descended, forming a whirling vortex of ice and snow that surged toward Huo Wu.
This technique was called Snowfall Elegy a name as beautiful as the deadly storm it summoned.
At the same time, Huo Wu's fusion technique reached completion. She was not about to be outdone.
"Fire… Dance… Blazing… Sun!"
With each word, the white flames in her hands grew more intense. By the time she spoke the final syllable, an enormous white fireball had formed above her, shining like a miniature sun. The sheer heat distorted the air around it, bending light itself.
Then, at last, fire met ice.
The two ultimate attacks collided, and the entire sky above the platform was engulfed in blinding white light. The explosion of fiery red and icy blue energy distorted the very fabric of reality, momentarily causing the projection screens to flicker and glitch.
Among the spectators, those with keen eyesight gasped in admiration.
"Incredible!"
"They're only at the Soul King level, yet this single attack alone could make even a Soul Sage hesitate to face it head on!"
"Amazing! The younger generation is truly formidable!"
"I never thought humans and soul beasts could perform a Martial Soul Fusion Technique together and with such overwhelming power!"
"This is the true strength of a Contract Soul Master!"
"These two girls… they must be from White Cloud Academy, right?"
"So far, they're the only ones in the entire tournament who have truly embodied the essence of being Contract Soul Masters."
"This is what a real Contract Soul Master should be!"
The audience was captivated, their focus locked onto the battle unfolding on Platform 6.
In the VIP section, Ye Cheng watched the two fighters intently before nodding in approval. "Their performance is outstanding. Their synergy with their contract partners is flawless. They've achieved true harmony. At this rate, they're almost ready to graduate."
"You actually think that highly of them?" Qian Renxue turned to look at him in surprise. In her experience, this man rarely gave praise, yet now he was openly acknowledging not just one, but two people at once.
"Highly?" Ye Cheng shook his head but said no more.
Back on the battlefield, the red and blue lights continued to clash. Their opposing elements triggered intense reactions, to the point where the very ground of the platform showed signs of melting and cracking.
Then, finally, one of the two forces began to wane.
Gradually, it was overwhelmed by the other.
The spectators held their breath. The outcome was about to be decided.
Boom!
A deafening explosion rocked the arena.
When the light faded, the platform was coated in a thick layer of frost, while the flames had completely vanished. The result was clear.
The match was over.
Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er stood across from each other, their expressions calm as they exchanged words.
"It seems I had the upper hand this time," Shui Bing'er said, glancing at Huo Wu. Though Huo Wu herself still had energy left to fight, the firebird perched on her shoulder looked exhausted, its feathers dimmed. It was clear that it had overexerted itself and could no longer continue.
"This time, you win barely," Huo Wu said with a reluctant smile, gently stroking her fatigued partner. "I swear, for being best friends, you didn't hold back at all." Not that she had, either.
"Meow~" Shui Bing'er's white cat purred as it leaped onto her shoulder, nuzzling her cheek affectionately before glancing at the firebird with a playful, taunting look. It seemed to be saying, See? I lasted longer than you did!
The firebird, exhausted, merely shot the cat a glance before closing its eyes, too tired to bother responding.
Both girls had expended a great deal of energy, but in truth, they were far from reaching their limits. If this had been a normal duel, they could have kept fighting.
However, this was not an ordinary battle it was a Contract Soul Master competition. The deciding factor was not just the strength of the masters, but the endurance of their soul beasts.
Now that Huo Wu's firebird had depleted its strength and could no longer fight, the match was settled.
(End of Chapter)
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