The morning sunlight brought golden light to the Papal Palace, like the sun in Wuhun City, a symbol of faith in the hearts of all Soul Masters.
The Shrek Academy contestants, their gazes solemn, ascended the stone steps to the Papal Palace. Their courage in challenging the Spirit Hall earned the secret admiration of the onlookers.
On the high platform, Bibi Dong, Ning Fengzhi, and several Title Douluos were already seated. Beside Ning Fengzhi, below Bibi Dong, the previously empty seat was now occupied.
It was a tall woman wearing a mask, her long golden hair casually draped over her shoulders, a golden crown on her head, and a golden palace dress that made her appear incomparably noble, drawing unbearable gazes. Everyone present was curious about her identity.
Led by Qian Renyue, the seven members of the Spirit Hall stood silently opposite Shrek, looking at the Shrek team with arrogant expressions, their eyes filled with icy killing intent.
The host was still Bishop Mel. He slowly walked to the center of the square and loudly announced, "The final of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is about to begin. Both teams, prepare yourselves. The match will begin in fifteen minutes." In
the arena match, Na'er was once again representing the Spirit Hall Academy. Facing a Soul Emperor-level powerhouse, Shrek Academy knew no one had the ability. They figured it was better to find an opportunity in the team battle, since they also had a trump card.
Shrek Academy conceded defeat in the arena match.
In the first round of the competition, Qian Renyue of the Spirit Hall faced Tang San of Shrek Academy.
Qian Renyue showed her first smile of the day, saying to Tang San, "Tang San, I've been waiting for this day for a long time. I've been waiting for you."
Tang San didn't speak, only coldly staring at Qian Renyue.
Qian Renyue said nothing more, summoning the Dragon Roar Divine Sword, two purple soul rings swirling around her.
"A Great Soul Master? How is that possible? Just because she's the Holy Maiden, does that mean even a Great Soul Master can compete?" The audience whispered among themselves upon seeing Qian Renyue only have two purple soul rings.
"How is that possible? Wasn't she quite strong in her previous matches? She defeated a Soul Master in an instant."
"It might be a fixed match. How could a Great Soul Master defeat a Soul Master!" someone retorted.
"Twin Martial Souls?" Students who had witnessed Qian Renyue's Angel Martial Soul exclaimed in surprise.
They hadn't expected the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall to have twin martial souls, just like Tang San. However, the fact that Qian Renyue had added soul rings to her second martial soul so early, and at a thousand-year level at that, made them feel a pang of regret.
Yu Xiaogang, seeing Qian Renyue's two purple soul rings, couldn't help but burst into laughter, looking triumphantly at Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong noticed Yu Xiaogang's smugness and was somewhat confused. Realizing what was happening, she couldn't help but curse, "Are you out of your mind?"
Qian Renyue ignored everyone else's comments, simply raising her sword and pointing it at Tang San, saying sharply, "Tang San, begin!"
Tang San's right hand blazed with blue light, and a large patch of Blue Silver Grass appeared around Qian Renyue. Tang San manipulated several of the incredibly resilient Blue Silver Grasses, whipping them around like whips.
Qian Renyue ignored the Blue Silver Grasses, gripping her longsword and attacking Tang San directly.
"Such speed!" Tang San's eyes blazed with purple light.
Facing Qian Renyue's sword strikes, Tang San dodged with Ghost Shadow Steps while simultaneously using Crane Control and Jade Hand to defend. However, Tang San hadn't expected that a sword so fast would also be so powerful. Gradually, Tang San began to struggle. Using the Blue Silver Grasses, he temporarily escaped Qian Renyue's attack range.
Qian Renyue, without hesitation, drew her sword again and followed up, Tang San dodging and parrying once more. Slightly exhausted, he used his Blue Silver Grass to escape.
"This Qian Renyue is so arrogant, but it seems she's nothing special. She's just being toyed with by Tang San," Dai Mubai scoffed.
Flander, however, asked somewhat uneasily, "Xiao Gang, look, after each of Qian Renyue's attacks, a small, light blue sword is left on the field. What's that for? There are more and more of them, now the whole field is covered in them."
Yu Xiaogang was also clueless; he didn't know either.
Just as Flander was wondering, Qian Renyue suddenly stopped.
"Tang San, I wonder how long your Purple Demon Eye and Ghost Shadow Steps can save you?" Qian Renyue waved her hand, "First Soul Skill, Thunderclap."
Qian Renyue vanished from her original position, suddenly appearing behind Tang San on an inconspicuous sword aura, directly stabbing towards Tang San's vitals.
It all happened too fast; the speed of the Thunderclap was far beyond the reach of the Purple Demon Eye. The Thunderclap allowed Qian Renyue to appear at any location of the scattered sword energy, practically teleporting, making it invisible to the Purple Demon Eye.
Sensing danger, Tang San instinctively used the Ghost Shadow Steps to hide. However, he accidentally touched a sword energy Qian Renyue had left behind, instantly becoming dizzy.
Facing the dizzy Tang San, Qian Renyue didn't swing her sword; instead, she sheathed it, clenched her fist, and punched Tang San several meters away.
Tang San instantly regained consciousness, circulating his soul power to take control of his body.
"Damn it. Qian Renyue isn't just being played by Tang San. Touching this sword energy causes dizziness, and she can also use it to teleport. The arena has now become her domain; Tang San is in danger!" Flander said anxiously, looking towards the arena.
Seeing that Qian Renyue hadn't yet summoned the Dragon's Roar Divine Sword, Tang San seized the opportunity, "Second Soul Skill, Parasitism!"
Dense swarms of Blue Silver Grass appeared on Qian Renyue's body, binding her. Tang San immediately used his first Soul Skill, Entanglement, and his third Soul Skill, Spider Web Binding, tightly binding her.
However, Qian Renyue remained calm, simply switching to her Angel Martial Soul. The holy light in Qian Renyue's eyes, for the first time, stirred a trace of fear in Tang San's heart.
A purple Soul Ring appeared beneath Qian Renyue's feet. No one could see the number of Soul Rings, only the purple light, naturally assuming it was her third or fourth Soul Skill.
Qian Renyue whispered, "Fifth Soul Skill, Holy Cross Array."
As the Soul Skill was released, golden flames ignited on Qian Renyue's body. In a moment, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass had vanished without a trace.
"Impossible! My Blue Silver Grass is clearly fire-immune!" Tang San shook his head in disbelief.
"Yes, but the Fiery Apricot Blossom is merely a celestial-grade herb. How can it be exempt from the divine flame of a god?" Qian Renyue said to Tang San with a smile.
Tang San was instantly stunned, his voice sounding somewhat uncertain: "What did you say?"
"I said, the Fiery Apricot Blossom you stole is merely a celestial-grade herb. How can it be compared to the divine flame of my angelic clan?" Qian Renyue's eyes were mocking.
"Tang San, stealing other people's medicinal herbs to enhance your strength, and then bringing your accomplices to bully the original owner of the pharmacy—how does it feel to do this kind of banditry?" Qian Renyue asked again. It was a veiled attack on his very spirit.
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