Although the bewitching red mist resembled a domain, it was still quite different. The red mist had no effect on Tang San's Purple Demon Eye.
Tang San used his Purple Demon Eye to instantly locate his companions and distribute the flying mushroom sausages prepared by Oscar to them.
When Tang San threw the mushroom sausage to Xiao Wu, the one that would allow Xiao Wu to fly out of the red mist was knocked away by a sword. The person who came was Qian Renyue.
Although the bewitching red mist couldn't distinguish friend from foe, it had no effect on Qian Renyue, who possessed a Life Domain. Moreover, Qian Renyue was now a Soul Saint level expert, and her use of the Life Domain was even more effortless.
"It's you again!" Tang San's eyes were bloodshot as he looked at Qian Renyue walking towards him.
"Nana, Xiao Wu is in your hands," Qian Renyue said.
"Don't worry, Your Highness," the bewitching red mist replied.
Back when they participated in the second trial, Qian Renyue pointed out the bewitching red mist's weaknesses, and the two of them had since made some improvements. It was discovered that the effects of the Soul Fusion Skill varied depending on who led it.
If Hu Liena led it, the Enchantress's Red Mist would be stronger, and the charm skill would be easier to use, primarily serving as a mental attack. If Xie Yue led it, the Enchantress would primarily use the Moon Blade attack, with the Red Mist playing a supporting role.
Let's rewind to the day before the competition.
Qian Renyue held a small meeting with the members of the Empire Blade team.
"Your Highness, is it about tomorrow's competition?" Hu Liena asked.
"Don't worry, sister. We all know we must be careful of Tang San, right?" Ning Rongrong said with a smile to Qian Renyue.
"It's about tomorrow's competition. If nothing unexpected happens, they will forfeit the arena matches and try to gain a point in the competitive matches. The first round of tomorrow's competitive matches should be between me and Tang San. In the second round, I will have Ning Rongrong and your team play two-on-two. These two matches will be used to settle our grudges with Shrek Academy. We will concede the third match directly," Qian Renyue said to everyone.
Before anyone else could speak, Qian Renyue continued, "The key is the team battle. Besides winning the championship, we only have one target: that Soft Bone Rabbit Soul Master, Xiao Wu."
"Xiao Wu? Shouldn't it be Tang San?" Xie Yue asked, somewhat puzzled.
"With the Sea God's protection, even if the Pope and the Grand Elder attacked simultaneously, they might not be able to kill Tang San." Qian Renyue shook her head and continued, "Our target is Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu isn't actually human; she's a 100,000-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit in human form. She and Tang San are probably in a romantic relationship. If we capture Xiao Wu, we can both strike at Tang San and capture a 100,000-year-old Soul Beast."
Hearing Qian Renyue's words, everyone present, except for Na'er, became visibly excited. Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong, who had interacted with Xiao Wu before, were still somewhat incredulous. They really hadn't expected Xiao Wu to actually be a rabbit.
"Then Tang San is dating an animal?" Yan exclaimed in admiration.
"A 100,000-year-old soul beast has already transformed into a human. Watch your mouth, it's a soul beast, not a beast." Hu Liena slapped Yan on the head. She relaxed only after seeing that Qian Renyue and Na'er's expressions didn't change.
"It's like a son following in his father's footsteps," Qian Renyue said with emotion, then continued, "If Shrek Academy clearly has a backup plan, we'll deal with it first. After that, Yao Mei will be responsible for keeping Tang San and Xiao Wu inside the red mist, and I'll go in to help you. Once the others are out of the red mist, Yan and Sister Yan will finish off the rest."
"Understood." Dugu Yan winked at Qian Renyue to indicate that she understood.
"Yes, Your Highness." Yan clenched his fist to indicate that he accepted the order.
Back on the arena.
Yao Mei was now completely under Hu Liena's control. "Xiao Wu!" A familiar female voice rang in Xiao Wu's ears.
"Mom?" Xiao Wu's eyes instantly filled with tears. But she quickly shook her head, "No, it's all fake. My third brother and I are participating in a competition, how could we possibly see Mom?"
"Second Soul Skill, Charm." Xiao Wu's eyes turned pink, temporarily allowing her to see the situation within the red mist. Seeing Tang San facing Qian Renyue alone, she cried out in worry, "Brother!"
However, due to the vast difference in their mental strength, Xiao Wu instantly spat out a mouthful of blood, two streams of blood flowing from her nose, and staggered back several steps.
Hearing Xiao Wu's cry, Tang San also looked over. Seeing Xiao Wu injured, Tang San shouted angrily, "Xiao Wu!" Then he looked at Qian Renyue, his eyes bloodshot, filled with murderous intent, "Qian Renyue, you dare hurt Xiao Wu, I'll kill you!"
Qian Renyue sneered, "Such arrogance, let's talk after you win the competition!" Then, she pointed her longsword and attacked Tang San.
Tang San, wielding the Clear Sky Hammer, attacked Qian Renyue.
"Xiao Wu, come to Mommy quickly." At this moment, Xiao Wu had already fallen into the illusion created by Hu Liena. Hu Liena's original sixth soul skill, the Bewildering Illusion, became even more realistic under the enhancement of her Martial Soul Fusion Skill, further amplified by the red mist. Hu Liena's Bewildering Illusion achieved a synergistic effect greater than the sum of its parts.
"Mom. Xiao Wu misses you so much." Xiao Wu seemed to see her mother holding a wooden comb, calling her over.
"Xiao Wu, Mom misses you too. But didn't you promise to cultivate diligently and avenge Mom? How could you be with humans?" Xiao Wu's mother's voice rang out again.
"Xiao Wu, come with Mom. Don't be with humans. They're all after our soul rings and soul bones."
"No, Mom. Third Brother is very good. He's very good to me. He said he'd protect me." Xiao Wu shook her head frantically, tears streaming down her face.
'Xiao Wu's mother's' voice turned serious and sharp: "Xiao Wu, are you going to abandon your mother for a human? Aren't you going to avenge your mother?"
"Xiao Wu will avenge your mother, but Xiao Wu will never hurt or abandon Third Brother. Xiao Wu wants you and Third Brother to be together forever."
Xiao Wu's mother's figure disappeared, and the alluring woman slowly walked in front of Xiao Wu, raising her hand to wipe away Xiao Wu's tears: "Little rabbit, seeing you cry so sadly, it really breaks my heart."
"Spirit Hall!" Xiao Wu's eyes turned red, glaring at them with resentment, "You killed my mother, and now you want to hurt my brother! I will not let you go!"
"But you are powerless, aren't you?" The alluring woman's seductive voice entered Xiao Wu's mind, gradually eroding her reason. "Look outside the arena, there are five Title Douluos, and more Title Douluos who haven't appeared yet. And so many Soul Douluos and Soul Saints. If the Spirit Hall really wants Tang San dead, what can a Soul Master like you do?"
"Brother." Xiao Wu suddenly felt utterly helpless and began to regret coming to Spirit City. Tears welled up in her eyes.
"Now, only you can save Tang San," Yao Mei said again.
"What should I do?" Thinking of Tang San dying before her eyes, Xiao Wu felt like she was grasping at a straw, desperately trying to hold on.
"Look there." Yao Mei pinched Xiao Wu's chin, turning her head to look in Tang San's direction.
Without the amplification of the Eight Spider Lances, Tang San was already severely weakened within the red mist. Moreover, having previously used the Seven-in-One Weapon Soul True Body, Tang San was now at his limit. Facing Qian Renyue, who was at her peak, he was constantly being overwhelmed. Tang San was covered in sword wounds, seemingly on the verge of death at any moment.
"What should I do? Don't hurt him!" Xiao Wu cried out in despair.
"Offer a sacrifice for our Pope," the alluring demon whispered. "As a 100,000-year-old soul beast, you and Tang San were never meant to be together. He's human; if he wanted to survive in the human world, why would he marry a rabbit? Do you want to watch him marry and have children, treating you like a sister for the rest of his life? Remember Huo Wu? Tang San still remembers her kiss, doesn't he?" "
Offer a sacrifice for our esteemed Pope, and he'll spare Tang San out of consideration for you. He'll remember you forever, because you saved his life. His deceased white moonlight will be etched in his heart forever."
Hearing the demon's words, Xiao Wu's eyes glazed over. "Brother, I want you to live. I want you to remember me forever."
Seeing Xiao Wu's current state, the demon smiled with satisfaction and gestured to Qian Renyue, indicating his success.
After receiving Qian Renyue's response, the demon continued to tempt Xiao Wu, while Qian Renyue prepared to launch a final attack on Tang San, intending to cripple him. As
the red mist dissipated, Xiao Wu stood listlessly beside the demon, while Tang San lay on the ground, his fate unknown. The rest of Shrek Academy were poisoned the moment they emerged from the red mist and were easily dispatched by Dugu Yan and Yan.
Ning Rongrong at least managed to unleash a few soul skills, showing some presence, while Na'er remained completely still, dozing off on the stage out of boredom.
Mel stood in the center of the arena, announcing with considerable pride, "The All-Continent Advanced Academy Soul Master Elite Tournament is now over! This year's ultimate champion is the Spirit Hall Academy!"
Qian Renyue's lips curled into a smile, her long sword pointing out, and she shouted, "We are!"
"Champions!" the others shouted proudly.
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