Another agility-type female Spirit Ancestor from the Star Luo side suddenly launched a surprise attack toward Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing reacted instantly, forced to interrupt her assault on Zhu Zhuyun and shift her position to dodge the incoming strike.
Even after narrowly evading Zhu Zhuqing's previous claw attack, the shock on Zhu Zhuyun's face hadn't faded. She never imagined her younger sister—absent for just two years—could possess such overwhelming strength.
Her own Spirit Power was clearly higher, and yet she was the one being pushed back. Had her teammate not intervened, she might've already been hit. And at that kind of speed, a direct hit from those claws wouldn't just injure—it could be fatal.
Zhu Zhuyun had originally assumed that Lin Jie—especially with his fearsome ten-thousand-year fourth Spirit Ability—would be the one to open with a devastating attack. That was why she had aimed to eliminate him first. But he hadn't made a single move; instead, he had left her to Zhu Zhuqing.
It was only then that Zhu Zhuyun remembered what Zhu Zhuqing had said earlier:
She would defeat her sister personally.
After evading the sneak attack, Zhu Zhuqing pivoted with lightning speed and lunged toward the agility-type female Spirit Ancestor who had interfered.
In a flash, her razor-sharp claws were already reaching for the woman.
But just as her strike was about to land, a blindingly fast claw thrust came from the side—forcing Zhu Zhuqing to retreat again.
It was Zhu Zhuyun.
Having understood Zhu Zhuqing's intentions, Zhu Zhuyun no longer held back. She activated her first Spirit Ability—Hell Rush Stab
Among those who inherited the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul, the first three Spirit Abilities were almost always the same—passed down through generations of meticulous optimization. The fourth Spirit Ability was typically where individual styles began to diverge.
Though startled by Zhu Zhuqing's strength, Zhu Zhuyun still believed herself superior. After all, she had a higher Spirit Power rank. And while Shrek had Ning Rongrong—a support-type Spirit Master from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan—how much of an edge could she really offer?
Star Luo also had support-type Spirit Masters of their own. While not quite as potent, the difference wasn't enough to tip the scales completely. And with a two-level Spirit Power advantage, Zhu Zhuyun was confident she would not lose.
After exchanging a look with the other agility-type teammate, Zhu Zhuyun signaled him to withdraw. The battlefield now belonged to the two sisters, staring each other down.
Following Zhu Zhuyun's cue, the agility-type male Spirit Ancestor swiftly made his way toward the rear of Shrek's formation, aiming for the support-type members.
As he retreated, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun simultaneously sprang into action. Yellow Spirit Rings on both sides lit up, and razor-sharp claws manifested in their hands.
However, Zhu Zhuqing's claws shimmered with a faint aura of darkness.
Zhu Zhuyun sensed the change but brushed it off, assuming it was simply a Spirit Ability effect.
Both vanished from their positions in the blink of an eye. Sparks lit the air as their claws collided.
Meanwhile, the other major battlefield erupted.
Dai Weisi, brimming with ruthless confidence, charged directly toward Dai Mubai and Tang San.
From the very start, Dai Weisi activated his third Spirit Ability, his intent clear:
He wasn't just trying to win—he was trying to kill.
The first to meet him wasn't Dai Mubai, but Tang San, whose first Spirit Ability—Binding—was already in play.
As soon as Dai Weisi entered its range, the Blue Silver Grass launched forward in a rapid entangling attack.
But Dai Weisi was no novice. With Rank 49 Spirit Power, even if caught, he could force his way out in an instant—if he even allowed himself to be caught in the first place.
He didn't dodge.
Instead, a white beam of energy—White Tiger Intense Light Wave—shot from his mouth straight at Tang San.
Had that blast connected, Tang San—though stronger than an average Spirit Master—would've been critically injured on the spot.
But Tang San had no intention of standing still.
Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track activated. His footwork shifted subtly, and he vanished from his previous position, leaving only a faint afterimage behind.
However, using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track meant his Blue Silver Grass attack had to be cut short.
Dai Weisi, bolstered by auxiliary amplification and his immense Spirit Power, was far faster and stronger than Dai Mubai, even with Ning Rongrong's support. At best, Mubai could barely match him.
Now that the threat of Blue Silver Grass was gone, Dai Weisi closed in on Dai Mubai in a heartbeat.
With lethal intent gleaming in his eyes, two Spirit Rings lit up—his tiger paws, wide as fans and tipped with deadly claws, slammed down toward Dai Mubai.
Faced with this overwhelming onslaught, Dai Mubai had no choice but to go all-out.
White Tiger Barrier!
White Tiger Vajra Transformation!
Two Spirit Abilities activated instantly. Tiger palm clashed with tiger palm.
Boom—!
A thunderous collision rang out. Spirit Power clashed. Force met force. Two brothers—now deadly rivals—faced off in a storm of raw might.
Even with Ning Rongrong's unprecedented Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda enhancing his power, how much could it really bridge the gap?
Star Luo's own support-type Spirit Masters weren't weak. While their amplification might not be as potent, they were still more than adequate. And Dai Weisi, with Rank 49 Spirit Power, was simply too strong.
Pressing Dai Mubai back, Dai Weisi sneered coldly:
"Dear brother, you've improved a lot. I'll give you that.
But with a little more time, you might've become a real threat.
Too bad you won't get the chance.
Now… die."
Dai Mubai's expression twisted. He had known Dai Weisi would try to eliminate him—but right here, on the tournament stage?
Dai Weisi's Spirit Ring flared again. A beam of searing white light formed in his mouth, aimed straight at Dai Mubai from point-blank range.
At this distance, if it connected—it would be fatal.
Dai Mubai braced himself, fury rising—when suddenly—
"First Spirit Ability: Bind!"
"Third Spirit Ability: Spider Web Restraint!"
Tang San's voice rang out.
Black-purple Blue Silver Grass lashed forward like vipers.
Just as Dai Weisi was about to release his final attack, the twin abilities ensnared him.
He couldn't dodge. Surprised and entangled, Dai Weisi reacted by gathering his strength and sending a powerful shockwave outward, blasting Dai Mubai away several meters.
Unable to hold back his built-up energy, Dai Weisi's light beam shot out—but with Dai Mubai no longer in range, it crashed uselessly into the Blue Silver Grass around him.
BOOM—!
The White Tiger Intense Light Wave exploded against the Blue Silver Grass, tearing a hole through it. But under Tang San's control, more vines instantly filled the gap, wrapping Dai Weisi tightly like a rice dumpling.
And that was when the paralyzing poison within the Blue Silver Grass began to act.
Of course, unless the thorns pierced Dai Weisi's body, the poison couldn't take full effect.
Still, he was now firmly restrained.
Dai Mubai, though wounded from the earlier exchange, saw the opening and didn't hesitate.
Spirit Rings lit beneath his feet, and a beam of White Tiger Intense Light Wave formed in his mouth. While not as powerful as Dai Weisi's, it was still enough.
He unleashed it—directly at the bound Dai Weisi.
Back in the Star Luo formation, the agility-type and power-type Spirit Ancestors assigned to protect their support members noticed Dai Weisi's predicament.
They exchanged a glance, and in the next second, support-type Spirit Abilities enveloped the female agility-type Spirit Ancestor.
Whoosh—!
She vanished from her position, streaking across the battlefield toward Dai Weisi.
On Shrek's side, Lin Jie smiled.
"Heh… this one must be all boobs and no brains.
Those things really are impressive though... Wait, focus."
He narrowed his eyes.
"Seriously, who gave her the guts to charge the backline alone—with me here?"
Seeing her aiming for Ning Rongrong, Lin Jie casually called out:
"Fatty."
"Got it!" Ma Hongjun responded with a grin.
A Spirit Ring lit beneath him, and a wave of Phoenix Fire Wire shot from his mouth, blasting toward the incoming agility-type Spirit Master.
But as expected of her class—and her rank—she dodged cleanly, slipping past the flames.