Because of Zhang Zecheng and Yu Tianheng's Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Heaven Dou Royal Academy's overall strength was a full level higher than in the original story. Adding two full-defense Xuanwu Turtle defense-type soul masters, along with Ghost Leopard and Wind Bell Bird agility-attackers, their team composition became extremely solid.
Finally, with the addition of a four-ring Nine-Star Begonia, their combat power and endurance greatly increased.
With Bi Xuan Thunder Dragon restraining Yaomei, the terrifying effect of the Nine-Star Begonia was fully displayed. Even though Spirit Hall Academy still had Yan, a level-52 Soul King powerhouse, as long as the Nine-Star Begonia remained, even the most severe injuries could be instantly healed.
Most importantly, Nine-Star Begonia's healing was not single-target but group healing.
As long as the Nine-Star Begonia did not fall, the members of Heaven Dou Royal Academy didn't have to worry about their injuries and unleashed the most explosive fighting style: trading injuries for injuries.
This reckless fighting style actually allowed them to battle Spirit Hall Academy evenly for a time.
Spirit Hall tried to break through to the backline to eliminate the Nine-Star Begonia, but with the two Xuanwu Turtle defense-type soul masters protecting it, they could not break through in time.
But all of this was temporary, because Yan activated his fourth soul skill.
His fourth soul skill was called Boiling Magma. It could directly transform the battlefield within a certain range. As the fourth skill activated, magma and flames erupted endlessly within a fifty-meter radius, suppressing the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team.
The two Xuanwu Turtle soul masters overlapped their fourth soul skill, Profound Water Shield, to protect the Nine-Star Begonia. It barely resisted the boiling magma, but the next moment, magma pillars erupted from the ground again.
This was Yan's first soul skill, Hellfire Magma Surge. When combined with his fourth soul skill, as long as the target was inside the affected area, he could continuously activate it, with each magma pillar striking precisely at the Nine-Star Begonia's location.
Profound Water Shield was strong, but it could not withstand the continuous attacks of a Soul King's skill combination forever. After five attacks, the Nine-Star Begonia soul master was finally eliminated.
Without the Nine-Star Begonia's healing, Heaven Dou Royal Academy's fierce fighting style could no longer be sustained. They were quickly suppressed and eliminated one by one until only the giant dragon and Yaomei were left resisting bitterly.
Seeing that victory was hopeless, Yu Tianheng still refused to give up, wanting Spirit Hall Academy to reveal even more of their trump cards.
A loud dragon roar sounded. If they could not defeat Yaomei, could they not at least fight the other members of Spirit Hall Academy?
The dragon soared into the sky, dodged Yaomei's attack, left the red mist's range, and charged toward the other members of Spirit Hall Academy.
A Spirit Hall defense-type Soul Sect with a Black-Horned Boar martial soul blocked the way. Yan smirked with contempt. "Just four soul rings, and you think a Martial Soul Fusion Skill will let you win?"
At that moment, the black fifth soul ring on Yan's body lit up. Terrifying flames and rocks gathered together, merging into an extremely frightening attack.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Flying Sand and Crazy Flames!"
Bi Xuan Thunder Dragon was instantly enveloped by Yan's fifth soul skill. Endless lightning raged, but it only managed to dissipate a small portion of the flaming sand before its soul power was exhausted and the thunder dragon disintegrated.
Although Yu Tianheng was defeated, he successfully forced Spirit Hall Academy to reveal many of their hidden cards, which could be considered a worthy loss.
After all, there were still Shrek Academy and the new Godwind Academy representing the Heaven Dou Empire. If they made it to the fifth round, they would have more preparation when facing Spirit Hall Academy.
The first match of the fourth round ended with Spirit Hall Academy's victory.
The second match was between Frost Academy and the new Godwind Academy. Judging from Frost Academy's apparent strength, Godwind Academy actually had a fair chance of winning, as they had three Soul Elders. But when the Frost Academy team walked onto the stage, everyone was shocked.
The three Soul Elders had been replaced by two men and one woman, three spirited young warriors.
At the referee's signal, both sides released their martial souls. Godwind Academy was entirely made up of Soul Sects, all with two yellow and two purple soul rings.
Huoyun and Huoyu had already been level 39 before the finals began, and they had absorbed their fourth soul rings to reach level 41 Soul Sects.
Frost Academy released their martial souls as well. Leading the team were the three new young warriors.
"Ailan , martial soul: Frost Moon Sword, level 55 assault-type Battle Soul King."
"Fu Zi, martial soul: Cat Eagle, level 52 agility-attack Battle Soul King."
"Liu Yunxi, martial soul: Scarlet Flame Dragon, level 51 assault-type Battle Soul King."
Zhao Lei, martial soul: Mighty Vajra Bear, level 48 assault-type Battle Soul Sect.
Lu Qi, martial soul: Xingluo Chessboard, level 47 control-type Battle Soul Sect.
Li Song, martial soul: Dragon Patterned Staff, level 46 assault-type Battle Soul Sect.
Shao Yan, martial soul: Candy Bean, level 45 support-type Soul Sect.
Another three Soul Kings, and even their lowest-level support soul master was level 45.
Their overall strength was actually even higher than Spirit Hall Academy. The captain Ailan had actually reached level 55, just like the two monstrous talents of Shrek Academy.
Seeing this scene, everyone was shocked. Flender and Liu Erlong exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.
They had not participated in the tournament back then, but now Oscar was helping fulfill their dream in another way.
Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang exchanged glances, their faces full of solemnity. They had long suspected Frost Academy was hiding their true strength, but never imagined they were hiding three Soul Kings.
When Shrek Academy saw Frost Academy's lineup, they couldn't help but look at Oscar. As expected, the senior was right. Frost Academy was indeed their greatest obstacle.
Even though they now knew Frost Academy's members were Oscar's clones, they still gasped. This lineup was no weaker than their own. Adding in Oscar's own terrifying power, could they really win?
After all, Ailan was Oscar, and even Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul Fusion Skill had not been enough to defeat him.
When both sides finished releasing their martial souls, the referee immediately announced the start of the match.
Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian had not practiced a Martial Soul Fusion Skill yet, so they could only fight with everything they had against Frost Academy's three Soul Kings.
They had once aimed for the championship, but now that idea felt laughable. Still, even if they were to lose, they would lose with dignity.
When the battle began, none of the other Frost Academy members moved. Only Ailan stepped forward.
Seeing this, Godwind Academy's team was confused but immediately focused all attacks on Ailan .
So what if he was level 55? No matter how strong he was, could he withstand seven people at once?
All seven unleashed their third and fourth soul skills together, determined to take him down with one focused strike.
The spectators were just as puzzled, especially Hu Liena. She knew Ailan was strong, but one against seven?
Ailan held the three-foot Frost Sword, his icy blue eyes calm as his two yellow, two purple, and one black soul rings glowed faintly.
The last black soul ring lit up, its dark light shining. Terrifying cold erupted from the sword, along with unstoppable, sharp sword intent.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Frozen Sword Dance!"
As the soul skill activated, Ailan calmly swung seven slashes. Seven blades of icy, unstoppable sword energy shot forth, precisely locking onto the seven attackers.
Feng Xiaotian, who was the fastest, had activated his second, third, and fourth soul skills and was at his peak state, like a ferocious wolf head lunging to bite Ailan .
But the next moment, the wolf head was frozen solid. No explosion, no clash of soul skills.
Feng Xiaotian was frozen mid-attack, staring in shock at Ailan , who stood calmly with sword sheathed. He could no longer move.
Not just Feng Xiaotian, but Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and all the others were frozen at the moment the sword energy touched them.
The icy energy seemed to freeze even their blood. The sword aura ravaged their bodies from within, causing endless pain. Their eyes widened, but they could not break free.
A strange sight appeared. All seven of Godwind Academy's members were frozen, their martial souls and soul skill "effects" frozen along with them.
They stood in mid-attack, as though turned into magnificent ice sculptures, like works of art.
Everyone watching was stunned. Level 55 soul power was indeed top-tier in this tournament, but how could one person be this terrifying?
With just one ten-thousand-year soul skill and seven swings, he had turned them all into sculptures?
Those who knew Ailan 's background understood he came from the Sword Sect and held a high position. So this was the strength of a Sword Sect heir. This was true genius.
Hu Liena stared blankly at Ailan , her mouth slightly open, stars in her eyes.
This was the man she liked.
It was the first time she had seen Ailan like this. Seven casual sword strikes, and he won the match by himself.
Xie Yue and Yan's expressions were just as grim. They had fought Ailan many times, yet this attack still shocked them.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena's Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Yaomei, could also defeat Godwind Academy's seven members, but that required both of them together. Ailan had done it alone.
Ailan slowly turned toward Shrek Academy's rest area, meeting Oscar's gaze, and smiled faintly.
He was now the center of attention. Everyone saw that smile and followed his gaze to Oscar.
Why would someone as powerful as Ailan look at someone who had never fought? Could it be…
But Oscar himself was not thinking that deeply. In fact, he found it a little unsettling.
Because this was basically himself smiling at himself, and with a face that looked like his teacher's, it felt strange.
To everyone else, Fu Zi and Liu Yunxi, the other two Soul Kings, looked almost like ornaments. Their two yellow, two purple, one black soul rings glowed brilliantly, but they had not moved. Ailan had won by himself.
Seeing that the seven could not break free, the referee finally announced, "Fourth round, second match, Frost Academy wins!"
At that moment, in front of the Spirit Hall's Pope Palace, a tall and beautiful figure watched from afar, raising her brows slightly.
Bibi Dong's face was unreadable, but it was clear that even she had to praise Ailan 's seven sword strikes.
She had underestimated this Sword Sect heir. If Ailan was this powerful, how terrifying must his younger brother, the one Ailan feared, be?
Although Bibi Dong had not personally attended, she had been observing in secret. Up until now, Oscar had not fought because there was no need. Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun were strong enough, and with Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul Fusion Skill and Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, Shrek Academy was already among the strongest teams.
But Bibi Dong was in no hurry. Since Oscar chose to participate, he would inevitably fight Ailan in the end.
After the referee announced the result, Ailan finally dispersed the icy sword aura, releasing the seven Godwind Academy members.
The moment they were freed, they collapsed on the ground. Blood seeped from their bodies. Looking closer, one could see thin red lines on their limbs, necks, and torsos , wounds from sword energy.
Luckily, the wounds were not deep. Otherwise, it would not have been just bleeding. Everyone gasped. So this was Ailan 's true attack.
Fortunately, this was just a match. If he had killing intent, who could withstand even a single strike?
Xie Yue glanced at Yan. "Looks like he really was holding back against you. If he had used this move, even with your defense, you might not have been able to block it."
Yan clenched his fists and said nothing, but his heaving chest betrayed his turbulent emotions.
Huo Wu, Feng Xiaotian, and Huo Wushuang now looked at Ailan with fear. They had just felt death's presence.
That bone-chilling cold, freezing their blood , they never wanted to feel that again. If Ailan had had even the slightest killing intent, they would all be dead.
Ailan withdrew his martial soul and calmly left the stage with his six teammates. His sky-blue robe fluttered like a breeze.
It was Ailan 's first time acting in the tournament, but with just one move, he had established his place. Even Shrek Academy's Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun could not match the dominance of Ailan 's seven-sword strike.
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