Douluo Continent: The Phoenix God Returns

Chapter 53 Crushing

Since the start of the competition, Shrek Academy has never fielded a full lineup. When they appeared on the stage with their complete roster, the remaining Soul Master teams from the Heaven Dou Empire couldn't help but freeze in surprise.

Led by Dai Mubai, the Shrek team stood in a row on the competition stage, their eyes unusually serious as they gazed ahead. At Li Ye's insistence, he did not interfere in Dai Mubai's family affairs, which was also what Ye Li most wanted to see.

On the other side of the competition stage, another group of seven people slowly walked onto the stage. When Dai Mubai's gaze fell on the person walking at the front of the group, two dazzling lights flashed in his eyes.

The referee approached the center of the two teams. "The match is ready. You may release your Martial Souls now. The rules remain the same: the loser will be eliminated, and the winner will advance to the top six. Shrek Advanced Soul Master Academy vs. Star Luo Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy. Ready?"

Dai Mubai and Davis, Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun, their gazes clashed violently in the air.

Davis's gaze suddenly turned domineering, and his entire body seemed to relax, his broad shoulders and equally sinister face appearing exceptionally handsome at this moment. "Brothers, unleash your martial spirits. Let's give them a surprise."

The seven members of Xingluo Academy instantly released their soul power. Davis and Zhu Zhuyun stood at the front, and their soul power fluctuations were the most enormous. In the blink of an eye, four soul rings, two yellow and two purple, appeared on their bodies. Davis's soul power was at least level 47, while Zhu Zhuyun's was also above level 46.

The five people behind Davis and Zhu Zhuyun released their martial souls, and four of them were above level 40. Including the two of them, the total number of Soul Masters in the entire Star Luo Academy team reached six.

However, to Davis and Zhu Zhuyun's great surprise, the Shrek Seven Devils brought an extremely terrifying shock effect to everyone.

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing both had two yellow and two purple spirit rings. What shocked them even more was Tang San, who stood in first place. The moment the four spirit rings appeared, they couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. The spirit rings of the other four people next to these three were exactly the same color, all of them the best configuration of two yellow and two purple.

"The match begins!"

As soon as he finished speaking, five of the Shrek Seven Devils quickly set out. With the powerful assistance of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Tang San used the Ghost Shadow Step to swiftly attack the rear of the Star Luo Royal Academy. Davis reacted and tried to stop Tang San, but Dai Mubai blocked his way.

Dai Mubai coldly shouted, "Davis, your opponent is me!"

The match ended in complete silence.

The entire Shrek team stood on the competition stage, slowly gathering together. Even Dai Mubai, who was unconscious, straightened his back with Zhu Zhuqing's support. Yes, they had won. When the referee announced their victory, cheers erupted in the Shrek Academy's rest area.

As soon as Dai Mubai stepped off the competition stage, he was immediately taken by Flander. Jiangzhu's recovery aura was activated, helping everyone regain their strength and heal their injuries.

As the group walked past the Shrek Academy team, they suddenly stopped. Tang San felt himself being watched and looked up.

"I didn't expect you guys to have become so powerful. I'm really surprised." Yu Tianheng stared intently at Tang San.

Tang San smiled calmly and said, "You guys are not bad either. It's clear that you've all made significant progress."

Yu Tianheng sighed, "I had planned to have a good fight with you guys in this tournament, but it seems there's no chance now. But remember to avenge us."

Tang San was somewhat stunned. Was the Spirit Hall really that powerful?

The most anticipated match finally began. As two of the three seeded teams, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy team and the Spirit Hall Academy team stepped onto the stage, the entire arena fell silent.

In the second round of the competition, none of the members of the Golden Generation appeared among the seven members of the Spirit Hall Academy team. At this time, the Spirit Hall team was led by the "Saintess" Ye Li, Xie Yue, Hu Liena, Yan and others.

The match began with the referee's announcement.

When everyone saw the opponent's martial spirit fully unleashed, they couldn't help but pause in surprise. The three people standing at the forefront, including Xie Yue, each had five spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and one black—flashing around them, and they were all in the best possible spirit ring configuration. The powerful pressure from the three of them combined immediately diminished Yu Tianheng's domineering aura.

Behind them, Ye Li looked at them with a flippant gaze and said softly, "Ready to despair?"

After he finished speaking, six bright red soul rings slowly appeared beneath Ye Li, and the Nine-Colored Jade Phoenix Martial Soul also appeared behind Ye Li, filling every corner of the arena with immense pressure.

"Six...six 100,000-year soul rings!!!"

"Is this the true strength of the Spirit Hall's 'Holy Maiden'?"

At this moment, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy and the other teams watching the game outside were in despair. How could they possibly fight a Soul Emperor with six 100,000-year soul rings?

"Senior Sister, Brother Xie Yue, please don't hurt Dugu Yan. She is the granddaughter of my Holy Prince, Senior Dugu. Otherwise, I won't be able to explain if Senior Dugu wants to talk to you." Ye Li said as she came to the two of them.

The thought of Dugu Bo sent a chill down their spines, and they responded immediately.

Hu Liena seemed to have simply turned around and was already at the forefront. A pale red light emanated from her body, and her eyes flashed as she looked at Yu Tianheng.

Just as Yu Tianheng was about to unleash his soul skill, he paused again and hurriedly shouted, "Don't look into her eyes!"

"Is it okay if I don't look at my eyes? Everyone calls me Celestial Fox."

Hu Liena's voice possessed a unique charm. From the first glance she gave as she stepped out to her last words, not a single member of the entire Heavenly Dou Royal Academy team made a move.

Hu Liena's five spirit rings flashed rhythmically, first the black fifth spirit ring, then the fourth, third, second, and finally the yellow first spirit ring. With each fluctuation of the spirit ring, the red light on her body would become stronger. Xie Yue behind her also moved. At this moment, with the movement of his body, he stretched out his hands and actually crashed into his sister from behind.

A flash of red light, and the two figures merged into one—a person with flowing long hair, whose gender was indistinguishable, and whose hair had turned red. This figure, composed of Xie Yue and Hu Liena, began to move silently. Two moon blades, now twice their original size, slashed out silently with a rainbow-like brilliance.

The red light suddenly intensified, and a massive energy fluctuation erupted instantly. Muffled groans continuously came from behind the red light barrier, and one figure after another was thrown out from within.

Soon, five of the seven members of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy team had been eliminated, leaving only Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan.

Ye Li's figure flashed and disappeared into the red mist, pulling Dugu Yan out. With a final roar, the red light curtain finally faded, and the two beings that had merged earlier, resembling a demon, returned to being two people. Seeing that his granddaughter was alright, Dugu Bo also breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that there were almost no people in this competition who could defeat the Spirit Hall team.

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(End of this chapter)