Chapter 143: Xiao Wu Is Hurt—Everyone Panics
"Both sides in position! You have one minute to activate your martial souls."
The announcer Dou Dou called out, then spread her wings and flew into the air to avoid being scolded by the angry audience below.
"Brothers, martial souls—activate!"
"Evil Eye White Tiger!"
"Sausage Special!"
"Asura of a Thousand Hands!"
"Evil Fire Phoenix!"
"Soft Bone Charm Rabbit!"
"Eight-Colored Glazed Pagoda!"
"Netherworld Civet!"
Two yellow and one purple ring—standard configurations—appeared around the Shrek Seven Devils, except for Zhu Zhuqing, who had only two yellow rings.
On Tianshui Academy's side, Shui Bing'er activated her martial soul and transformed into the Ice Phoenix, with four soul rings: two yellow and two purple.
Qian Renchuan summoned his Blue Silver King, and four rings—three purple and one black—glowed beneath his feet. The rest of the Tianshui team all had two yellow and one purple.
The Shrek Seven were stunned. They stared in disbelief at Qian Renchuan's soul ring setup, then felt a powerful chill and looked toward Shui Bing'er in her Ice Phoenix form, eyes filled with renewed astonishment.
In their past lives, Shui Bing'er only had the Water Condensing Ice Luan—an incomplete Ice Phoenix. She needed her teammates' soul power to form a full phoenix body. But this time, she could do it on her own.
Tang San frowned. Just moments later, a wave of killing intent rose in his heart. He realized who that unfamiliar golden-haired boy was. Soul ring level beyond his years, Blue Silver Grass martial soul, and a face that looked 70% like Qian Xunji—he had to be Qian Xunji's son!
"A Soul Ancestor?! Two of them?!"
"They should be fighting Soul Ancestor teams! This is rigged! I want my money back!"
The crowd roared in protest, but Dou Dou hovered above, pretending not to hear.
"Xiao Gang, is that really the Pope's son?" Flender asked, shocked by Yu Xiaogang's analysis.
Yu Xiaogang said gravely, "High-level soul ring absorption, Blue Silver Grass martial soul, and that level at that age—who else could it be but the son of the Pope or Silver Empress Douluo?"
"Then why would the Pope's son be here?" Zhao Wuji asked nervously, feeling the urge to flee—he was still a wanted fugitive of Spirit Hall.
Yu Xiaogang blinked. "He's probably here for Tang San."
Qin Ming didn't quite understand. Tang San was certainly outstanding—he'd soloed the Heaven Dou team—but was that worth Spirit Hall's attention?
Flender whispered, "Xiao Ming, Tang San has twin martial souls. He's a direct heir of the Clear Sky Clan."
Tang Hao no longer watched with indifference. His gaze fixed on Tang San at the center of the Shrek Seven. Little San, you must win this match. This isn't just a duel—it's a clash between your father and Qian Xunji.
"Brothers, we have to win this! Meteor Hammer Formation!"
Tang San shouted coldly. Instantly, he activated his first soul ring—Blue Silver Bind. Four vines shot out and wrapped around Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ma Hongjun.
Dai Mubai heard Tang San's tone and held back his questions. The Shrek Six focused completely, their eyes fixed on Tianshui's formation.
"Begin!"
At Dou Dou's call, Tang San used Crane Control Dragon Capture to hurl the four of them forward. In midair, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's second rings lit up.
"Second Soul Skill—White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"
"Second Soul Skill—Phoenix Fire Line!"
A golden energy beam and a red-hot flame blast erupted from their mouths.
Ning Rongrong activated her first soul ring. Two beams of light fell on Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, increasing their attack power by 30%.
Yu Feng muttered, "Impressive. That Thousand-Hand Asura moved without a word, yet Evil Eye White Tiger, Evil Fire Phoenix, and Eight-Colored Glazed Pagoda all activated their soul skills in perfect sync."
Yu Tianheng nodded, remembering what his uncle Yu Xiaogang said yesterday—Shrek might be seven people, but they acted as one.
Shui Bing'er activated her second soul ring. Three beams of icy light struck Yu Hairou and Gu Qingbo, forming crystal armor around them.
"Second Soul Skill—Ice Ring Armor!"
Yu Hairou and Gu Qingbo crossed their arms instinctively. Thanks to the armor's defense, the tiger's beam and phoenix's flame struck them without causing pain or heat.
Xue Wu's second soul ring lit up. A dark cloud formed above Tianshui's team, and freezing rain began to fall.
The Heaven Dou team had recovered from their shock at Shrek's initial combo and shook their heads. Tianshui was clearly dominating the match. Shui Bing'er hadn't even used her full strength—just her first and second soul skills—and Shrek was already struggling.
No matter how precise the coordination or how powerful the support, it couldn't make up for the gap in raw strength.
"Second Soul Skill—Parasitism!"
Tang San activated his second ring. Seeds planted on the Tianshui team earlier sprouted into vines, briefly restraining them for a second.
"Mubai, Zhuqing—Nether White Tiger!"
With a tiger's roar, Dai Mubai's body expanded. White fur with black stripes burst out. Zhu Zhuqing glowed with a faint black light and seemed almost transparent as she dashed toward him.
"Martial soul fusion skill!"
Finally serious, Shui Bing'er activated her third soul ring. Ice-blue energy surged. The Blue Silver Vines around her shattered as she attacked the fusing pair.
A surge of power followed. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing vanished, replaced by a massive white tiger with a transparent body, black stripes, and dual purple eyes.
BOOM!
A colossal shockwave erupted as Shui Bing'er and the Nether White Tiger clashed—talons against paws. The blast forced Yu Hairou, Gu Qingbo, Ma Hongjun, and Xiao Wu to retreat.
Tang San smiled faintly. Fusion skills weren't just a sum of parts. Even identical martial souls couldn't always merge. Fusion required synergy and perfect compatibility. Once achieved, the power far exceeded the users' individual levels.
In this life, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing had reached full synchronization. Even as Soul Elders and Grandmasters, their fusion skill could go toe-to-toe with Shui Bing'er's attacks.
This is the benefit of reincarnation.
"Xiao Wu." Tang San gestured.
Xiao Wu leaped into the air. Tang San boosted her upward with his palms and Dragon Seizing Force, launching her like a cannonball.
Qian Renchuan watched intently, eyes wide. Purple Demon Eye… Crane Control Dragon Capture?! Could this guy also be a Tang Sect disciple reborn like me?!
Xiao Wu swallowed Oscar's flying mushroom sausage and charged at Shui Bing'er.
Tang Hao nodded. Little San's plan is clear—take down the strongest first, just like against Heaven Dou.
With the mushroom sausage's boost, Xiao Wu blinked behind Shui Bing'er, giving Tianshui no time to react. Her first soul ring lit up—aiming a strike at the Ice Phoenix's nape.
"First Soul Skill—Waist Bow!"
"Nether White Tiger Slash!"
The giant tiger pounced from the front, aiming to finish Shui Bing'er in tandem with Xiao Wu.
Qian Renchuan's eyes turned golden-purple. He activated Mystic Jade Hands, preparing to save her—but he had underestimated Shui Bing'er.
Seeing her vital spots targeted, Shui Bing'er erupted. Her soul power blasted the tiger away. Her first soul ring lit up as she folded her wings and spun.
"First Soul Skill—Ice Thorns!"
Spinning rapidly, she created a hail of ice spikes in all directions.
The tiger defended itself. But Xiao Wu screamed in agony. Her eyes shut tight as countless spikes tore through her body. Blood soaked her clothes, and icy energy invaded her system.
"Xiao Wu! No!!"
Tang San's heart shattered. He could no longer remain calm. He activated Ghost Shadow Perplexing Tracks and unleashed his vines to catch her.
Tang Hao saw this and nodded with confidence. It's over.
Once his son got serious and unleashed the Clear Sky Hammer, Shui Bing'er wouldn't stand a chance. As for Qian Xunji's son? Just a little healing-type support.
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