At this moment, when all seven members of the Elephant Armored Academy team were feeling powerless, Hu Yanzi suddenly made a bold decision. He stepped out from the copper wall and iron wall formation, leaving the massive defense to be maintained by the remaining six.
Without Hu Yanzi, their main defender, the formation's defense naturally weakened greatly, but he refused to sit and wait for defeat.
The instant Hu Yanzi stepped forward, Zhu Zhuqing, Tai Long, Jing Ling, and Huang Yuan rushed at him simultaneously.
At the same time, Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor was the first to entangle him. In an instant, this three-hundred-pound mountain of flesh was wrapped up like a zongzi.
In the VIP section, Hu Yan Zhen's eyes widened in anger as he shot to his feet. Seeing his most prized grandson about to face the combined assault of four spirit masters, his eyes flickered with fierce light, and his lips moved slightly.
Ning Fengzhi said calmly, "Sect Master Hu Yan, doing this seems to damage the fairness of the match."
Ning Fengzhi did not need to know what Hu Yan Zhen was saying to understand that he was using sound transmission to guide his grandson.
Hu Yan Zhen only snorted and sat back down. "I do not understand what Sect Master Ning means. What have I done?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly and said nothing more. After all, sound transmission leaves no evidence.
He also wanted to see whether, even with Hu Yan Zhen's guidance, Hu Yanzi could escape from this deathtrap.
However, what no one expected was that the two words Hu Yan Zhen transmitted to Hu Yanzi gave him a chance to resist.
Hu Yanzi let out a loud roar, releasing all his spirit power. His fourth spirit ring shone brightly, the Blue Silver Grass binding him fraying rapidly. At the same time, his skin began to change again, forming an icy crystal-like layer of protection.
Boom!
Jing Ling, in skeletal form, used his second spirit ability, Bone Blade, striking Hu Yanzi's head first.
His third spirit skill, Bone Berserk, activated, and the bone blades of his arms unleashed dozens of slashes. But terrifyingly, all he left were sparks on Hu Yanzi's head, failing to deal any real damage. Jing Ling even saw Hu Yanzi grin at him.
Right after Jing Ling came Huang Yuan. With his third spirit ability, Heavenly Wolf Transformation, his sharp claws struck down like afterimages, but again, only sparks flew, dealing little damage.
After the two of them struck, the fastest Zhu Zhuqing finally acted. Her most powerful single-target attack, Nether Slash, exploded forth. With both hands joined overhead and her soul power at level forty-five, this blow far exceeded Jing Ling's attacks.
With a deafening boom, even with Hu Yanzi's defense, his feet sank into the ground, and a white mark appeared in the center of his forehead. The outer ice layer shattered, and Hu Yanzi staggered slightly.
His fourth spirit ability had been broken, but he was still uninjured, which was proof enough of how terrifying his defense really was.
After all, he had been entirely passive and still emerged unhurt even after a full-strength strike from Zhu Zhuqing, who was at a higher level than him an impressive feat.
However, even if Hu Yanzi was uninjured, his defense had been greatly reduced. By now, the slowest Tai Long had arrived. Tang San seized the opportunity to use his second spirit ability, Parasite. The seeds left on Hu Yanzi earlier instantly sprouted, wrapping around his body and restraining him, leaving only his large head exposed.
Tai Long arrived, and his two yellow and one purple spirit rings lit up in sequence. He was very self-aware his opponent was over level forty, while he was only level thirty-nine so he had to go all out.
"First spirit ability: Rock Body."
"Second spirit ability: Explosive Strength."
"Third spirit ability: Mad Giant Ape."
All three spirit skills activated together, Tai Long's power and stats were boosted to terrifying levels, especially his strength. Brownish-yellow spirit power condensed around his right fist, forming a massive energy fist.
When the punch landed, Hu Yanzi, no longer protected by his fourth spirit ability, should have been unable to withstand it.
But just as Tai Long's fist was about to hit, something happened that shocked everyone, including the Shrek team and the audience.
Without warning, a helmet appeared on Hu Yanzi's head. It was an earthy yellow helmet, neither flashy nor eye-catching.
Boom!
Tai Long's terrifying full-force punch landed. Hu Yanzi's calves sank into the ground along with his feet. The arena floor, made of a meter-thick slab of granite, cracked under the force, showing how much strength Hu Yanzi had just endured.
Light scattered in all directions, but Hu Yanzi was not severely injured as expected. Instead, with a loud shout, the Blue Silver Grass around him shattered completely, and he broke free from the restraints.
Tai Long, closest to him, could clearly feel that Hu Yanzi's strength had risen again terrifyingly so. His already massive body swelled even more, and his aura surged.
A helmet? According to the rules of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, participants were forbidden to use external tools. There was no way the opponent did not know this.
At that moment, all the members of the Shrek team had the same realization. As the strategist, Tang San's pupils contracted, and two words came to his mind the same two words Hu Yan Zhen had just transmitted to Hu Yanzi: Spirit Bone.
Clearly, the helmet was a spirit bone one of the six legendary spirit bones, specifically the skull bone, ranked second in importance.
The Shrek team was shocked, but so were the VIPs. Ordinary spectators might not know what the helmet was, and low-level spirit masters might not guess, but the VIPs could all see clearly.
Everyone knew the value of spirit bones. Each one was worth a fortune, and few would ever sell one. Once it was revealed that someone possessed a spirit bone, they would undoubtedly become a target for others' greed.
And while Hu Yanzi was strong, he was only a level-forty-something Spirit Ancestor. Against higher-ranked masters, keeping a spirit bone safe would be difficult.
Of course, Hu Yanzi was Hu Yan Zhen's direct grandson, so most spirit masters would not dare to rob him, though there might always be reckless ones.
If not for fearing permanent brain injury from repeated attacks to the head, Hu Yan Zhen would never have allowed Hu Yanzi to use his spirit bone, even if it meant losing the match.
But given the situation, to avoid his grandson suffering brain damage, Hu Yan Zhen had no choice. Hu Yanzi was the future of the Elephant Armored Sect.
Seeing the skull spirit bone, Platinum Bishop Salas glanced at Hu Yan Zhen with a trace of jealousy in his eyes. Even at his near-Titled Douluo strength, he did not possess a spirit bone.
Ning Fengzhi, smiling, said, "Congratulations, Sect Master Hu Yan. For your grandson to possess a skull spirit bone at such a young age is truly remarkable."
Then, he gave Salas a meaningful glance and added casually, "But Sect Master Hu Yan should also be careful. Do not let those with ill intent take advantage of this."
Hu Yan Zhen's face turned dark. Though Hu Yanzi had survived the crisis, he felt no joy. Having the spirit bone revealed in front of so many people was far from ideal.
He snorted coldly. "The disciples of my Elephant Armored Sect do not need Sect Master Ning's concern."
Seeing his sect master provoked twice in a row, Chen Xin almost could not hold back, but Ning Fengzhi raised his hand to stop him. "Uncle Jian, just watch the match."
At this point, Hu Yanzi raised his head. Though he was dizzy from four consecutive attacks, the skull spirit bone had greatly enhanced his defense and attributes, leaving him in good condition.
Spirit bones were indeed powerful. In addition to granting a new skill, they significantly boosted physical attributes. The downside, however, was that they consumed additional spirit power.
Having already used his first, second, and fourth spirit abilities, Hu Yanzi now had also activated his skull spirit bone, consuming much of his spirit power.
Hu Yanzi's anger was almost uncontrollable. He had endured attacks from four people including Zhu Zhuqing, who was level forty-five, and even Tai Long's strike, which had been stronger than Zhu Zhuqing's.
Without Hu Yanzi maintaining the copper wall formation, Dai Mubai's attacks would break it in at most ten seconds. But Hu Yanzi had no intention of going back. Instead, he planned to fight desperately.
With a roar, the massive three-hundred-pound figure charged forward. The helmet not only boosted his defense but also seemed to empower his massive tusks.
Tai Long was too close to retreat in time, unlike Zhu Zhuqing and the others. He had not expected Hu Yanzi to withstand four consecutive attacks.
With a loud trumpet-like sound, Tai Long's body was sent flying at terrifying speed. Under the spirit bone's boost, Hu Yanzi's strength was terrifying.
Tai Long crashed onto the arena floor twice, coughed blood, and was caught by Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor. His breathing was weak.
Had it been Jing Ling or Huang Yuan instead, they might have been incapacitated entirely.
Without Tang San needing to say a word, Jiangzhu's purple third spirit ring lit up. A green glow fell, quickly consuming her spirit power, but Tai Long's complexion rapidly recovered.
This was Jiangzhu's third spirit ability: Healing. A powerful healing skill capable of instantly curing most injuries and even keeping someone with mortal wounds alive.
The entire process of sending Tai Long flying had taken only two seconds, but Hu Yanzi's speed did not slow. He now charged straight at Zhu Zhuqing.
He might be reckless, but he was not stupid otherwise, Hu Yan Zhen would not have placed such high hopes on him.
Among Shrek Academy's team, aside from Dai Mubai, only Zhu Zhuqing and Tang San had reached the Spirit Ancestor level.
Tang San was too far away, so Hu Yanzi targeted the nearest opponent Zhu Zhuqing.
Although Zhu Zhuqing had retreated, she was still less than three meters away. Seeing him charge, she acted instantly. As an agility-attack type, she would never clash head-on with Hu Yanzi.
Just as she was about to retreat, Hu Yanzi's third spirit ring lit up, and an oppressive force locked onto her. His first spirit ability followed a giant diamond shield materialized and slammed down toward the immobilized Zhu Zhuqing.
Hu Yanzi's third ability, Crushing Force, was similar to Zhao Wuji's Gravity Control perfect for restraining agility-attackers. This was a skill passed down through generations of the Elephant Armored Sect.
The shield was incredibly hard. If it struck Zhu Zhuqing, even with her strength, she would be severely injured.
At that instant, a Blue Silver Emperor vine wrapped around Zhu Zhuqing's waist.
Thanks to its toughness, Hu Yanzi's pressure could not break it instantly.
Just as the shield fell, Zhu Zhuqing was yanked back, escaping Hu Yanzi's attack.
Boom!
The shield slammed into the ground with a deafening crash, shaking the entire arena.
Before Hu Yanzi could act again, Tang San's purple third spirit ring lit up. His Life Source ability activated, restoring the previously shattered Blue Silver Emperor, wrapping Hu Yanzi again like a zongzi.
Without needing reminders, Jing Ling, Huang Yuan, and Zhu Zhuqing once again rushed at Hu Yanzi.
The skull spirit bone was powerful, but how much spirit power did he have left to sustain it?
The three unleashed their strongest attacks again. Zhu Zhuqing even used Nether Slash twice in a row, both striking the helmet. Under the fierce assault, Hu Yanzi's spirit power drained rapidly, and the helmet grew faint, nearly shattering.
With a roar, Hu Yanzi broke free again, his eyes bloodshot. The massive spirit power drain had pushed him to the edge.
How could he fight four or five people alone? Since he had already used his spirit bone, why not fully utilize the Elephant Armored Sect's advantage?
Aside from Dai Mubai, who among the Shrek team could withstand him head-on?
Gathering all his spirit power into his skull and tusks, Hu Yanzi charged like a giant diamond mammoth, like a bulldozer plowing forward.
The three attackers could not block him directly and dodged with their third spirit abilities.
But Hu Yanzi did not stop he charged straight for Tang San and Jiangzhu.
Neither could withstand him. Even Tai Long, standing nearby, could not block him in his current state.
But Tang San remained calm. A faint smile appeared on his face.
Until now, he had not revealed his true power.
This was exactly what he wanted an opportunity to display his strength. He also wanted to prove to Oscar that his efforts in nurturing him had not been wasted.
Tang San smiled slightly. "Jiangzhu, Tai Long. Deep breath, relax!"
Two Blue Silver Emperor vines wrapped around their waists, and just as Hu Yanzi arrived, Tang San flung them high into the air over ten meters up.
They fully trusted Tang San, showing no resistance and trying not to panic, so as not to disrupt him.
In the next moment, Tang San's purple eyes gleamed. Just as Hu Yanzi was about to ram into him, Tang San moved.
He stepped in a strange pattern, dodging Hu Yanzi with uncanny precision. At the same time, several Blue Silver Emperor vines twisted together into a rope about as thick as three fingers, coiling around Hu Yanzi's left leg. Tang San gave a fierce tug.
With his massive weight and charging momentum, Hu Yanzi could not stop. The tripline sent him sprawling onto the arena floor, rolling forward like a massive ball.
At that moment, several screams rang out. Tang San turned his head Dai Mubai had broken through the copper wall formation.
After shattering the defense, Dai Mubai knocked a level-thirty-seven opponent flying with a single punch. The man fell unconscious with a scream.
Dai Mubai then moved like lightning, landing three more punches. The other three Spirit Elders met the same fate, knocked out in an instant.
With his first and third abilities boosting him, plus his self-created skill Comet Strike, they were no match.
The two remaining Spirit Ancestors used their fourth abilities, forming diamond-like armor over their bodies, doubling their defense.
But Dai Mubai's expression did not change. With two punches, he sent them reeling, shattering much of their armor.
In the next second, Zhu Zhuqing, Jing Ling, and Huang Yuan appeared behind them. Their fierce attacks struck, inflicting heavy injuries.
Dai Mubai's second spirit ring lit up, and a White Tiger Light Wave burst forth, completely destroying their defenses. With no shield left, the trio's attacks overwhelmed them instantly.
Dai Mubai did not even look at them again. He turned and charged toward Hu Yanzi.
Hu Yanzi had just gotten up from the arena's edge. Seeing his teammates defeated so quickly by Dai Mubai left him cold with despair.
He had known Dai Mubai was strong, but he had not expected him to eliminate his team so easily after breaking the copper wall.
As Dai Mubai rushed toward him, Zhu Zhuqing's group finished off the last two Spirit Ancestors. Hu Yanzi knew there was no hope left.
After hesitating, he decided to surrender. "We admit—"
But before he could finish, Dai Mubai was already in front of him, his fist glowing brighter than before.
Clearly, Dai Mubai had held back when attacking Hu Yanzi's teammates after all, they were just Spirit Elders and low-level Spirit Ancestors. But now, with his full power, boosted by his first and third abilities, and after absorbing high-quality spirit rings and immortal herbs, Dai Mubai's strike was devastating.
This punch landed squarely on Hu Yanzi's chest, Comet Strike exploding at full power. Hu Yanzi flew off the arena, his chest caved in slightly, his shirt torn open, at least two ribs broken.
Dai Mubai retracted his fist and sneered. "Like hitting women? Let's see if this teaches you a lesson."
Clearly, Dai Mubai had seen Hu Yanzi's attempt to crush Zhu Zhuqing earlier.
Hu Yanzi did not fall off the high arena a Spirit Sage referee caught him before he hit the ground. Even so, Hu Yanzi's massive weight nearly injured the referee.
At this point, all seven members of the Elephant Armored Academy had lost the ability to fight. Not one could stand.
The referee's voice rang out, "Second round, first match of the qualifiers: Shrek Academy vs. Elephant Armored Academy Shrek Academy wins completely!"
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