Chapter 110: Star Luo Royal Academy
Soon, the fifth round of the finals' loser bracket was about to begin. It was the Star Luo Royal Academy vs. Shrek Team from the Tiandou Royal Academy.
The crowd was buzzing with excitement. The two great empires had never been particularly friendly, and this battle could truly be described as a clash of titans.
After some consideration, Yu Xiaogang decided to use the same formation from the match against the New Divine Wind team, which was the defensive formation that Yang Xiong had created.
Yang Xiong was speechless. This formation might have worked against the New Divine Wind team due to their explosive power and lack of exceptional support like Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling, which made their endurance relatively weak.
However, Star Luo Royal Academy was the opposite. Not only were they offensively strong, but their formation was very well-balanced. They weren't afraid of attrition either, especially since they had two Soul Masters above level 45.
The Shrek team consisted of Yang Xiong, Yu Tianheng, Tang San, Dai Mubai, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, and Ye Lingling.
Meanwhile, Star Luo Royal Academy made some adjustments to their formation as well.
Captain Davis, with his White Tiger martial soul, was a 49th-level power-type Soul King.
Vice-Captain Zhu Zhuyun, with her Yin-Yang Spirit Cat martial soul, was a 47th-level agility-type Soul King.
Team member Lin Yao, with his Flaming Eagle martial soul, was a 39th-level agility-type Soul Venerable.
Team member Ying Wei, with his Expanding Water Buffalo martial soul, was a 44th-level power-type Battle Soul King.
Team member Tang Hongning, with his Swift Lightning Leopard martial soul, was a 43rd-level agility-type Battle Soul King.
Team member Shang Shan Ruo Shui, with her Shang Shan Ruo Shui martial soul, was a 40th-level support-type Battle Soul King.
Yang Xiong looked at their formation with a sense of confusion. Normally, they still had a Soul King, but unexpectedly, they had sent out a fire-type Soul Venerable, seemingly with a specific purpose in mind.
Yang Xiong was speechless again. They had three agility-type Soul Masters, but not a single defensive-type Soul Master.
In comparison, Shrek didn't have a single agility-type Soul Master, and Yang Xiong was considered more of a half one. The overall speed of their formation was far slower.
Even so, Star Luo Royal Academy's average Soul Power level was still significantly higher than Shrek's, as Shrek had two Soul Venerables on their team.
With the judge's command, both teams summoned their martial souls and soul rings, and the match officially began.
Star Luo Royal Academy was the first to attack. Davis charged ahead like a massive, ferocious tiger, intending to use his incredible strength to break through Shrek's formation.
Alongside Davis was Ying Wei, with his Expanding Water Buffalo martial soul, also at level 44.
In addition to these two powerful attackers, the team sent out three agility-type Soul Masters, whose speed was extremely fast, and their formation was aiming to encircle Shrek.
Star Luo Royal Academy's strategy was executed flawlessly. Most teams wouldn't have been able to withstand such a level of assault.
Shrek's team, originally planning to set up a defensive formation, was taken by surprise. Tang San's face darkened, and he shouted, "Scatter!"
The group, which had been tightly packed together, quickly dispersed. Tang San's quick thinking was evident. Had they stayed in the defensive formation, it would have been only a matter of time before Star Luo Royal Academy broke through.
The Shi Mo brothers reacted quickly, charging forward to engage Davis and Ying Wei. Yu Tianheng and Dai Mubai also reacted instantly, positioning themselves to guard the Shi Mo brothers while simultaneously dealing with the agility-type Soul Masters. Both of them were skilled in battle and could handle agility-type Soul Masters to some extent. Without them, the Shi Mo brothers, due to their lack of agility, would have been easily overwhelmed by the fast-moving opponents.
Yang Xiong moved swiftly, dashing toward Zhu Zhuyun. With her 47th-level strength, she was the only one fast enough to match Yang Xiong.
However, Davis's strength was even more exaggerated than Yang Xiong had anticipated. He transformed into a massive White Tiger and slammed his paw into Shi Mo's Xuanwu Turtle martial soul. Shi Mo was sent back several meters. In terms of combat strength and martial soul, Davis was likely already on the level of a Soul King, and his offensive and defensive capabilities were comparable to Spirit Hall's Yan.
Dai Mubai turned swiftly and arrived in front of Davis. It was clear that Dai Mubai harbored deep resentment for Davis.
Davis laughed. "My good little brother, it's been so many years since you left home. Let me see how much you've grown."
The two of them simultaneously activated their third soul skills, White Tiger Diamond Transformation. Their bodies immediately became much more robust, their muscles bulging noticeably.
After just one clash, Davis remained unmoved while Dai Mubai was sent flying back several meters. It was clear that the gap in strength was simply too large. Davis was at least five levels higher than Feng Xiaotian in terms of power and strength.
Ye Lingling's reaction was swift, and the Nine-Star Begonia bloomed, releasing two beams of green light that instantly restored Dai Mubai and Shi Mo to full health.
In contrast to the powerful clash between Dai Mubai and Davis, Yang Xiong and Zhu Zhuyun displayed extreme speed. The Yin-Yang Spirit Cat was indeed a top-tier agility-type martial soul, its speed far surpassing any other Soul Venerable Yang Xiong had encountered, even faster than Feng Xiaotian.
However, Yang Xiong was not afraid. He pushed his speed to the limit, his hands moving like silver claws aimed at Zhu Zhuyun.
But Zhu Zhuyun's speed was even more shocking than Yang Xiong had imagined. Every move she made was faster and more agile, with her hands striking like two sharp daggers, directly hitting Yang Xiong's hands. But before Yang Xiong could react, she instantly retreated, leaving him unable to strike back.
Yang Xiong was taken aback. Zhu Zhuyun's display was not just speed, but a sharp combat ability, especially with the Yin-Yang Spirit Cat's exaggerated reflexes.
Yang Xiong prided himself on having the fastest speed among Soul Venerables, but Zhu Zhuyun's unpredictable and slippery movements made her incredibly difficult to pin down. She wasn't engaging in direct combat with him but was simply avoiding his attacks.
This intrigued Yang Xiong even more. Zhu Zhuyun's fighting style was eerily similar to Tang San's Ghostly Shadow, no wonder the Yin-Yang Spirit Cat was said to have the fastest reflexes.
Yang Xiong raised his speed even further, his steps transforming into a mysterious pattern. This was a footwork technique he had developed after years of battling with Tang San, based on the principles of Tai Chi. He called it the "Bagua Step."
The principle behind the Bagua Step came from Tai Chi, which itself evolved from the Yin-Yang principles. The footwork wasn't meant to achieve the fastest speed but rather to combine the concepts of Yin-Yang, embodying the entire universe in each step.
Zhu Zhuyun, despite her extreme speed, found it increasingly difficult to land a hit on Yang Xiong. After attacking multiple times and failing, she found herself retreating again. The agility of her Yin-Yang Spirit Cat was pushed to its limits.
Yang Xiong's footwork now made it almost impossible for Zhu Zhuyun to strike him, and with a well-timed move, he knocked her away, sending her flying several meters.
Zhu Zhuyun, astonished, quickly activated her first soul skill, Yin-Yang Piercing Strike. Her fingers extended into sharp claws, doubling the speed of her attack. It was an intense close-range attack.
Yang Xiong's body instantly hardened, as if wearing a thick layer of armor, thanks to his self-created defensive soul skill: Steel Bones.
When Zhu Zhuyun struck, her claws hit his chest and couldn't penetrate his defenses.
Before she could react, Yang Xiong's hands moved like lightning, grabbing her, leaving five long gashes across her body, and tearing her clothes apart.
Zhu Zhuyun cried out angrily, "Pervert!"
Yang Xiong, puzzled, couldn't help but think, "I'm just participating in a soul battle competition. Why am I suddenly a pervert? Don't these female soul masters know what they're getting into when they step onto the stage?"
While Yang Xiong managed to suppress Zhu Zhuyun in terms of speed, things were not going as smoothly for the others.
Dai Mubai was clearly no match for Davis, and Yu Tianheng couldn't suppress Ying Wei, as the 44th-level Expanding Water Buffalo was still a formidable opponent. Shi Mo and Shi Mo's brothers also showed their lack of speed, struggling against three agility-type Soul Masters.
Tang San controlled the Blue Silver Grass, but the Star Luo Royal Academy had clearly prepared for it. The Flaming Eagle Soul Venerable was specifically designed to counter Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, and with his extreme speed and flying abilities, he had complete dominance in the air.
The battle turned into an attrition war, similar to Shrek's previous match against the New Divine Wind team. However, Shrek was clearly at a disadvantage, as Star Luo Royal Academy's attacks were more intense and dominant, especially with their two exceptional support Soul Masters.
The Shang Shan Ruo Shui sisters, Dong Hui and Yang Mingxi, were top-tier water attribute support Soul Masters. Their healing and amplification abilities were impressive, and they quickly aided Zhu Zhuyun.
But Zhu Zhuyun's situation was dire. Her speed couldn't match Yang Xiong, and her power was far outclassed. After being repeatedly attacked, she was severely injured, and if not for her speed, she would have likely been knocked out of the arena already.
The Shang Shan Ruo Shui sisters quickly healed Zhu Zhuyun, but the healing effects were extraordinary. Yang Xiong even wondered if having two support Soul Masters healing at the same time would result in a greater effect.
Seeing Zhu Zhuyun injured, Davis immediately activated his second soul skill, White Tiger Fierce Light Wave. Dai Mubai also used the same attack, but it was completely suppressed, and he was forced back several meters.
Davis's body shifted, and the White Tiger Fierce Light Wave changed, transforming into a slicing light wave aimed directly at Yang Xiong, with considerable power.
At the same time, Zhu Zhuyun activated her second soul skill, Yin-Yang Hundred Claws, and the two coordinated their attacks, making it impossible for Yang Xiong to dodge.
However, Yang Xiong merely sneered. His hands moved like silver dragon claws, his left hand intercepting Davis's White Tiger Fierce Light Wave and his right hand stopping Zhu Zhuyun's attack.
In an instant, both the White Tiger Fierce Light Wave and the Yin-Yang Hundred Claws shattered, sending Zhu Zhuyun flying again.
Now, Yang Xiong was not afraid of Zhu Zhuyun's attacks. He was more concerned with her incredible speed and agility, which could threaten the rest of the team. He needed to stop her from attacking his teammates.
(END CHAPTER)
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