Chapter 78: The Shock Brought by Perfect-Level Spear Intent. Since Hao Exists, Why Should Yuan Exist?
The Sky Water Academy team, on the opposite side, upon seeing the poison mist released by Bibi Dong, immediately began taking defensive measures.
They released ice-attributed soul power to envelop their bodies. Among them, the member with the Enamel Fortune Crocodile martial soul had her second soul ring light up.
"Second Soul Skill: Fortune Crocodile Shield."
With a burst of white light, all seven members of the Sky Water Academy team were covered with a thin layer of shield.
Ice-attributed soul power could already greatly hinder the invasion of toxins. Combined with the Fortune Crocodile Shield, Bibi Dong's Deathly Poison Mist had almost no effect on them.
Next, the first soul ring on Sky Water Academy's captain, Shui Xue'er, lit up, and the entire Angel Arena gradually became frozen.
This was her first soul skill, Ice Bind. Using this skill, she created an icy, snow-covered environment, beneficial for the Sky Water Academy team's upcoming battle.
At the same time, the vice-captain Xue Ling also began using her first soul skill.
Soon, snowflakes began to drift down across the entire Angel Arena, landing on Yun Yuan's body and gradually eroding his soul power.
"Senior Sister, step back first. Next, just watch my performance."
Seeing that the Sky Water Academy team had already made their move, Yun Yuan felt it was about time for him to act.
Hearing Yun Yuan's words, Bibi Dong silently retreated and stood to the side, quietly watching what Yun Yuan would do next.
The next moment.
Yun Yuan lightly raised his arm. A blazing divine light burst from his eyes. The void suddenly split open with a spear mark, and a resonant spear cry exploded as the Atlas Spear descended from the void.
The spear body was crystal clear, like ten-thousand-year cold crystal. Blazing white flames surged along the long spear blade. The ancient and powerful word "Atlas" was engraved upon it, divine light flowing as if it possessed the might to support the heavens and suppress the earth.
Holding the spear in one hand, Yun Yuan exuded overwhelming dominance with every movement, as though everything in the world could be suppressed by the young man before them.
The aura emitted by Yun Yuan's Atlas Spear left all the powerful figures in the arena deeply shocked. The strength of this blazing white spear martial soul was simply terrifying.
Inside the Clear Sky Sect lounge, Tang Hao stood by the window, watching Yun Yuan display his might in the arena. His brows were tightly furrowed as he spoke to Tang Xiao beside him.
"Big brother, why do I feel that Yun Yuan's martial soul has become much stronger?"
The aura of Yun Yuan's Atlas Spear martial soul was completely different from what he had felt back in Heaven Dou City, let alone the first time in Spirit City. It seemed as if it had reached an entirely different level.
"Mm, it is indeed different. Compared to half a year ago, Yun Yuan's martial soul seems to have improved quite a bit. Now it seems that if we want to win the championship, we must be fortunate enough to draw a team battle."
After realizing that Yun Yuan's martial soul had grown stronger again, Tang Xiao sighed. Yesterday, in the clash of soul power with Yun Yuan, he had already been at a disadvantage.
Now, seeing the terrifying strength of Yun Yuan's martial soul, Tang Xiao no longer had confidence. If he were to face Yun Yuan, he might be defeated.
The safest way to win would be through a team battle. With all seven members of their Clear Sky Sect using the Clear Sky Battle Formation together against Yun Yuan, only then could victory be guaranteed.
In the arena, the Sky Water Academy girls were equally shocked upon seeing the might of Yun Yuan's Atlas Spear martial soul.
At the same time, they wanted to see just what level this Holy Son of Spirit Hall had reached. Soul Elder or Soul Ancestor?
But after waiting for a while, they saw that Yun Yuan made no move at all, which left them puzzled.
At this moment, Shui Xue'er stepped forward, her gaze curious as she looked at Yun Yuan and asked:
"Why aren't you releasing your soul rings?"
This question was also what the audience present wanted to know. They were extremely eager to learn Yun Yuan's true level. The more mysterious he appeared, the more it aroused their curiosity.
In response, Yun Yuan shook his head and explained to the Sky Water Academy girls before him:
"This is already enough."
Hearing this, the girls behind Shui Xue'er instantly felt anger surge within them. What did Yun Yuan mean by this? Facing all seven of them alone and still not using soul skills, just how much was he looking down on them?
Even Shui Xue'er, who was usually cold and composed, could not help but show a trace of anger on her face. She was also a proud genius, and being looked down upon like this naturally stirred her fury.
"Don't underestimate us. We are very strong."
With that said, Shui Xue'er immediately began organizing her team to launch an attack. She was determined to make Yun Yuan regret his actions.
In the next moment, the soul rings on the Sky Water Academy team members lit up one after another as various soul skills were unleashed in succession.
First, the pair of twin sisters wielding Ice Sword martial souls attacked, feinting toward Yun Yuan from both sides.
Next, as the main attacker, Shui Xue'er used her fourth soul skill, Ice Sword Unparalleled, condensing a powerful ice sword and thrusting it toward Yun Yuan.
The surrounding four members each played their roles. Two used ice-attributed control-type soul skills to interfere with Yun Yuan, while the other two provided support, enhancing the team's offensive power and creating an optimal attack environment.
Facing the Sky Water Academy team's first round of coordinated team attack, Yun Yuan's soul power surged as the Atlas Spear in his hand began to move.
With a casual spin of the spear tip, the frigid air within several zhang suddenly froze in place, as if forcibly suppressed by an invisible hand.
The twins' Ice Sword feints had only reached halfway before they were blocked outside his body by a heavy, mountain-like spear momentum. The ice blades shattered inch by inch, and even the twins themselves were forced to stagger backward from the shock.
Shui Xue'er's powerful Ice Sword Unparalleled pierced toward him, yet Yun Yuan merely raised his spear horizontally to block it.
"Clang—!"
A crisp sound echoed across the entire arena. The ice sword shattered instantly. Before the countless ice crystals could even scatter, they were crushed into powder by the spear intent.
Shui Xue'er only felt a tremendous force rebound through her ice sword, sending her entire body flying backward.
Seeing this scene, among the various major forces, any Soul Master with discernment stood up in shock, staring at Yun Yuan on the field.
"This is... perfect-level spear intent?!"
Inside the Clear Sky Sect lounge.
"Perfect-level spear intent… Father, are you certain you didn't see it wrong?"
Hearing his father's earlier evaluation, Tang Hao clenched his fists tightly, unable to believe it, and asked again.
He himself had yet to even enter the realm of intent, yet Yun Yuan had already reached perfection. The gap between them was simply too great.
On the other side, after learning that Yun Yuan's comprehension had reached intent perfection, Tang Xiao's expression grew even more solemn.
At this moment, his confidence in defeating Yun Yuan dropped further. Although his own comprehension had reached the realm of intent, there was still a considerable distance to perfection.
Yet Yun Yuan, who was a full twenty years younger than him, had already reached this level ahead of him. Was the gap in their talent truly this vast?
"Mm, Hao'er, your father would not be mistaken. The Holy Son of Spirit Hall, Yun Yuan's comprehension, has indeed reached Intent Perfection."
Hearing this, Tang Hao's heart completely sank.
Cultivation speed, combat power, comprehension…
In every aspect, he was utterly outclassed by Yun Yuan, with no room for comparison.
"Since Hao exists, why should Yuan exist?"
End of Chapter
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