Facing Ma Hongjun's combined offensive, Dai Mubai endured the intense pain and unleashed the White Tiger Fierce Light Wave from his mouth, shattering the restraints on his broken hands and freeing himself.
Since he could not avoid the attack, he decided to fight with all his strength.
Since Ning Rongrong had already eaten the sausage that Oscar had given her, Dai Mubai naturally would not foolishly refuse to use external aid.
He flipped his palm, and an orange Super Recovery Sausage along with a black-golden Limit-Breaking Sausage appeared in his hand.
"Using boosts? I can too!" Dai Mubai said as he shoved both sausages into his mouth.
The two sausages turned into pure energy that surged into his body. His external wounds healed rapidly, and at the same time, his soul power level rose from sixty to sixty-five.
With the boost from Oscar's sixth soul skill, his aura surged again.
His purple fourth soul ring and yellow second soul ring lit up simultaneously, and his whole body radiated endless golden light.
"Fourth Soul Skill: White Tiger Meteor Shower!"
"Second Soul Skill: White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"
The two soul skills did not activate one after another but were perfectly merged under Dai Mubai's precise control into a combined soul skill.
The scattered attacks of the Meteor Shower fused with the concentrated blast of the Fierce Light Wave, transforming it into a colossal beam of light that reached toward the heavens.
"Combined Skill: White Tiger Golden Light Destruction!"
A massive golden light beam, five meters in diameter, shot skyward. The Phoenix Heart-Devouring Chains restraining Dai Mubai's body shattered piece by piece, and the golden light blasted straight toward the massive Fire Phoenix.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The enormous golden pillar of light collided with the Fire Phoenix. Even under heavy amplification, Dai Mubai's attack managed to block Ma Hongjun's full-strength strike once again.
Ma Hongjun only smiled slightly. "Again!"
Flames roared around his right arm as all the power of the Fire Phoenix gathered at one point. A phoenix's cry echoed.
"Flame Right Arm Soul Bone Skill: Phoenix Explosive Strike!"
Another ten-thousand-year soul bone skill erupted. Ma Hongjun's assault exploded with terrifying power, and the gigantic golden beam was gradually devoured by the blazing flames.
While Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai were locked in fierce combat, Zhu Zhuqing, unable to attack Ning Rongrong, turned into a black shadow and darted toward Dai Mubai.
Since there were no rules forbidding external aids, and Ning Rongrong had now become a Fire Phoenix, Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai could only rely on their Martial Soul Fusion Technique to fight against Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong.
But how could Ning Rongrong allow Zhu Zhuqing to reunite with Dai Mubai so easily? She had deliberately stayed put to lure Zhu Zhuqing away from Dai Mubai to deal with her alone.
Now that her plan had succeeded, she certainly would not let Zhu Zhuqing return easily, since the fusion skill between Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing was indeed powerful.
Moreover, with both Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing also having Oscar's sausages, if they successfully activated their fusion skill, the outcome would be uncertain.
Flames roared across Ning Rongrong's body as she dived toward Zhu Zhuqing. Her black fifth soul ring lit up.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Phoenix Heart-Devouring Chains!"
Countless fiery chains erupted from the ground along Zhu Zhuqing's path. Even with her unparalleled speed, avoiding them entirely was difficult.
If she was caught by even one chain, she would face Ning Rongrong's relentless fiery attacks immediately after.
But would it really be that easy? Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong knew how to exploit loopholes and rules. Would Zhu Zhuqing be a fool?
Of course not.
The moment Ning Rongrong activated her fifth soul skill, Zhu Zhuqing used her right leg soul bone ability, Swift Pursuit from the Wind-Chasing Soul Bone.
With the soul bone skill activated, Zhu Zhuqing's speed surged again, nearly teleporting as she darted through the flaming chains.
In an instant, she had evaded Ning Rongrong's control and reached Dai Mubai's side.
Just as Ma Hongjun's attack was about to shatter Dai Mubai's golden light, Zhu Zhuqing threw herself into Dai Mubai's arms.
At the same time, she also took out a Super Recovery Sausage and a Limit-Breaking Sausage from her soul guide and ate them, her power surging again.
The moment they touched, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing needed no words. Black and white light intertwined, and a massive creature,over eight meters long and five meters tall,appeared before everyone.
The Nether White Tiger had arrived.
The instant it appeared, its terrifying power sent the Fire Phoenix flying.
"Roar!"
A thunderous tiger's roar echoed through the air, shaking the battlefield. The roar even carried a shockwave of pure soul power.
Ma Hongjun was not surprised that Zhu Zhuqing could rejoin Dai Mubai so quickly. What surprised him was that Dai Mubai had managed to withstand his combined assault using Oscar's Limit-Breaking Sausage.
If Zhu Zhuqing had been five seconds later, Dai Mubai would have been seriously injured.
Now, having been thrown back by the Nether White Tiger's attack, Ma Hongjun stabilized himself midair, spreading his flaming wings. He slashed forward with a massive fire claw.
Ning Rongrong quickly joined him. They didn't need to speak; through the mental link granted by her head soul bone, they could communicate telepathically.
From two directions, they surrounded the Nether White Tiger, twin phoenix cries ringing through the sky.
The Nether White Tiger's aura was comparable to a Soul Saint's true body form. Though they hadn't truly reached that level, with the Limit-Breaking Sausage's power, it was close enough.
Their combined power was enough to fight evenly with a Soul Saint who had activated Martial Soul True Body.
A Soul Emperor at level sixty and a Soul King at level fifty-three, both among the strongest of their ranks, using a Martial Soul Fusion Technique,it was not an exaggeration to say their power was overwhelming.
And both had eaten the Limit-Breaking Sausage.
The Nether White Tiger spread its great wings and charged toward Ning Rongrong.
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong didn't dodge. Instead, she activated her second soul skill, Bathing Fire Phoenix, and her fourth soul skill, Phoenix Meteor Shower.
Although she was only level fifty-two, her Fire Phoenix was a top-tier martial soul. The Nether White Tiger couldn't afford to take her attacks head-on.
The Nether White Tiger opened its mouth, light swirling within, and unleashed a beam of ghostly energy.
"Nether White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"
The ghostly beam pierced through Ning Rongrong's meteor shower and shot directly toward her. Ning Rongrong quickly dove to avoid it.
As she dodged, the Nether White Tiger pursued, determined to eliminate her first.
But since Ning Rongrong could also fly, it wouldn't be easy to catch her quickly.
While the Nether White Tiger chased her, Ma Hongjun swooped in from behind, unleashing two massive flame cyclones with his wings.
"Phoenix Nine Strikes , Flaming Storm Slash!"
Sensing danger, the Nether White Tiger twisted midair to dodge, unwilling to take the hit head-on.
The battle turned into a chaotic chase in the sky,two Fire Phoenixes and one enormous Nether White Tiger circling and striking without end.
The presence of the Nether White Tiger erased Ma Hongjun's earlier advantage. Even with Ning Rongrong's buffs, his suppression over Dai Mubai was gone.
If it were only Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun could defeat him in a minute.
But against the Nether White Tiger, even with Ning Rongrong's support, they were now evenly matched.
If not for Oscar's sausages restoring soul power, Ma Hongjun could have outlasted them. The Martial Soul Fusion Technique consumed enormous energy.
But with everyone using the recovery sausages, stamina wars were pointless.
The intensity of the battle,almost at Soul Saint level,drew attention from Sword Sect members nearby, but Oscar had already ordered a Contra-level steward to prevent spectators from approaching.
As the Nether White Tiger neared Ning Rongrong again, Ma Hongjun used his flame propulsion to accelerate, appearing above it instantly. His flaming claws slammed down.
The Nether White Tiger had no choice but to defend. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing realized that defeating Ning Rongrong first was impossible.
The Nether White Tiger gave up its pursuit and met Ma Hongjun head-on.
Its tiger claws unleashed five golden slashes, shattering Ma Hongjun's attack before lunging forward.
Ma Hongjun didn't dodge. Flames surged across his body, and from his left arm, dense Phoenix fire erupted,his second soul bone skill.
"Hellfire Bird Left Arm Soul Bone Skill: Phoenix Wrath of Burning Heaven!"
Blazing flames shot toward the Nether White Tiger, which roared and countered.
"Nether White Tiger Break!"
Both sides had made up their minds. In a fight between equals, endurance and control would determine the outcome.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The clash sent Ma Hongjun flying backward, blood spraying from his mouth.
The Nether White Tiger didn't fare much better. Its beautiful fur was scorched black by the intense phoenix flames.
Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were burning up inside, barely holding on thanks to their deep reserves of soul power.
But that was only the first exchange. Ma Hongjun steadied himself and lit his purple third soul ring again, transforming into a massive Fire Phoenix and charging once more.
He no longer cared about his injuries, clearly intent on trading blow for blow.
Through their mental link, Ning Rongrong called out worriedly, "Hongjun, are you okay?"
Ma Hongjun replied confidently, "Just focus on attacking. I still have one last card."
Trusting him, Ning Rongrong unleashed her fifth soul skill, Phoenix Heart-Devouring Chains.
As a Soul King, she could only restrain the Nether White Tiger for a moment, but that was enough for Ma Hongjun's next attack to land.
The Nether White Tiger didn't dodge. It roared and fired another ghostly beam.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The gigantic Fire Phoenix crashed into the beam. Ma Hongjun spat blood again, but the Nether White Tiger was also gravely wounded,its wings nearly torn apart.
Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing realized Ma Hongjun's plan: he was targeting their flight capability.
If their wings were destroyed, they would need huge amounts of soul power to heal them, which would put them at a disadvantage.
And they knew how terrifying Ma Hongjun's sixth soul skill was. His reckless fighting style made sense,he had a trump card.
Though the Super Recovery Sausage kept healing the Nether White Tiger, Ma Hongjun attacked again before it could fully recover.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Once more, the Fire Phoenix collided with the Nether White Tiger, while Ning Rongrong rained down a Phoenix Meteor Shower. But the meteors merged harmlessly into Ma Hongjun's flames.
Under the relentless assault, the Nether White Tiger's injuries worsened, and its wings could no longer support flight.
It began to fall.
Seeing victory near, Ma Hongjun's black sixth soul ring lit up for the first time.
"Sixth Soul Skill: Phoenix Nirvana!"
The black ring shone brightly. Flames around Ma Hongjun's body contracted and intensified, and his wounds healed rapidly before everyone's eyes.
At the same time, an even greater fiery power gathered within him. He transformed into an enormous Fire Phoenix, wings spanning more than ten meters. His aura reached Soul Saint level, no weaker than the Nether White Tiger.
This was the power of his sixth soul skill. Upon activation, it restored all injuries instantly, rebirthed him in flames, and greatly amplified his next attack,the more damage he had taken before, the stronger his counterattack would be.
After using Phoenix Nirvana, his next attack could reach up to 300% power.
A phoenix's cry pierced the heavens.
Reborn in flame, the massive Fire Phoenix dove toward the falling Nether White Tiger. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's faces changed,they knew how terrifying Ma Hongjun's sixth soul skill was.
If they were hit directly in mid-fall, they would be finished.
But how could they give up? The falling Nether White Tiger tried to stabilize itself midair, light radiating from its body as it fired one last beam.
"Nether White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"
Just as the Fire Phoenix's attack and the beam were about to collide, a flash of sword light split the sky.
In that instant, both attacks were cut off. The immense energy of both was instantly erased by an even greater power.
The Nether White Tiger dissolved into Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, who slowly landed. The Fire Phoenix reverted to human form, wings flapping as he hovered in the air.
Everyone looked up to see Oscar calmly lowering his hand from his seat. The sky-blue jade sword in his grip shimmered and vanished into light.
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