Douluo Continent: The Phoenix God Returns

Chapter 55 The Spotlight

Ghost Douluo Ghost said in his deep voice, "The three soul bones are the wisdom skull formed by spiritual condensation, the right arm formed by explosive burning flames, and the left leg formed by rapid forward movement. All three soul bones come from ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts."

The Pope said calmly, "There can only be one victor, and the same goes for the champion. Therefore, these three soul bones will belong to the final champion team. I hope that the three academies that have entered the top three will give their all and earn this honor."

No matter what level a Soul Master is, no one can resist the urge to turn red when they see a Soul Bone, let alone three Soul Bones.

The Pope continued, "This morning will be the individual elimination rounds, with each of your three teams sending seven players. The team that remains will have an advantage. Tomorrow, the championship match will begin directly. The two losing teams will compete for the other final spot this afternoon. Now, you can send out your first players."

It's an individual elimination tournament, similar to the qualifying rounds, but with three teams participating simultaneously. Although it's not the final championship match, it's equally important. Winning not only means securing a top-two finish, but also allows them to conserve energy for tomorrow's decisive battle.

At the top three level, the skill gap between the participants isn't that large. Playing consecutive matches in one day will undoubtedly take a toll, potentially leading to injuries. With the final match tomorrow, it's almost impossible to recover to peak condition. Therefore, the team that wins the individual matches below is very likely to be the ultimate champion.

The fact that the Spirit Hall has brought out three spirit bones will undoubtedly make the competition more intense. Although on the surface the Spirit Hall seems to be selfless, anyone with discerning eyes can see that these spirit bones are actually prepared for the Spirit Hall Academy team.

The Spirit Hall Academy team has an almost overwhelming advantage in strength. Even if Ye Li doesn't make a move, they don't have an easy chance of winning.

All members of the three strongest teams are at least level 40, which makes the Spirit Hall's three level 50+ experts and one Soul Emperor even more outstanding. If it were just one, there might be a chance of survival, but with four of them, their strength demonstrated in defeating the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team shows just how terrifying they are.

However, this time it wasn't Shrek Academy that got a bye, but Spirit Hall Academy, so the first round of the competition was between Shenfeng Academy and Shrek Academy.

Just as Jing Ling was about to fight Huo Wushuang from Shenfeng Academy, Yu Xiaogang stood up and said, "Please wait a moment before starting the match."

Bibi Dong calmly asked, "Please state your reasons."

Yu Xiaogang then said, "My reason is that Shrek Academy plans to forfeit the first half of the finals and voluntarily enter the loser's bracket in the afternoon."

"Why?" Bibi Dong asked.

"Your Holiness, I believe that admitting defeat is our right," Yu Xiaogang said with a slight bow.

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong glanced at Yu Xiaogang and replied, "You're right, admitting defeat is your right. Since Shrek Academy has forfeited, the match will continue."

The first player from the Spirit Hall team to go on stage was Yan. Yan faced Huo Wushuang without any pressure. Yan defeated five Soul Masters, including Huo Wushuang, by himself. Finally, when he encountered the fifth one, Huo Wu, he encountered Huo Wu's Fusion Ring and Huo Wu Yaoyang activated, ending the battle in a draw. The last player to go on stage was Feng Xiaotian, and the Spirit Hall team sent out Ye Li.

Feng Xiaotian, no longer the unserious person he used to be around Huo Wu, stared intently at Ye Li. "Feng Xiaotian, Martial Soul: Gale Twin-Headed Wolf, Level 46 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Master."

Ye Li smiled and said, "Ye Li, Martial Soul Nine-Colored Azure Jade Phoenix, Level 67 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Emperor."

Feng Xiaotian's pupils contracted. "A level 67 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Emperor?"

Almost everyone present knew Ye Li's detailed information, including his approximate age. At sixteen, he was already a level sixty-seven Soul Emperor, a terrifyingly fast cultivation speed.

"Brother Feng, shall we begin?" Six red soul rings surrounded Ye Li, and the Nine-Colored Jade Phoenix Martial Soul also appeared behind Ye Li.

Feng Xiaotian forcefully resisted the pressure, took a deep breath, and activated the Gale Wolf, without any intention of testing the waters: "Gale Wolf, Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes!"

Knowing Ye Li's strength, Feng Xiaotian immediately used his strongest soul skill.

Ye Li had no intention of interrupting. He was quite interested in the Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes of the Gale Wolf, as he also had a soul skill that relied on wings for attack, and he wanted to learn from it.

"You want to take my thirty-six strikes head-on? So be it." As he stacked up to the thirtieth strike, Feng Xiaotian flapped his wings and suddenly swooped down, carrying a strong and sharp aura, to attack Ye Li.

The Gale Wings clashed fiercely with Ye Li. Feng Xiaotian's figure in the air grew faster and faster, and his attacks became more and more ferocious. Everyone's eyes were focused on testing Ye Li's true strength. Only Ye Li's younger brother, Li Ye, was somewhat indifferent, because the outcome had already been determined: Feng Xiaotian was bound to lose.

A miracle? Impossible. In the face of absolute power, miracles are nothing but wishful thinking.

Tang San could only withstand the fourth of Feng Xiaotian's thirty-six consecutive slashes from the Gale Wolf, while Li Ye was always able to calmly parry them. After the thirty-fifth slash, Feng Xiaotian flew fifty meters above Ye Li's head, and his fourth spirit ring lit up.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Demon Wolf Storm!"

Ye Li finally got serious, and her fourth spirit ring shone brightly. "In that case, fourth spirit skill, Devouring Starry Sky, wind element added!"

At this moment, Ye Li's entire body lit up with dazzling azure flames, and his body instantly twisted like a huge black hole. The wind element enhanced Ye Li's flames, which directly devoured Feng Xiaotian's Gale Wolf.

Having absorbed Feng Xiaotian's attack, Ye Li slammed his fist on the ground, sending a powerful shockwave towards Feng Xiaotian. When the dust settled, Ye Li was still standing there on the arena, while Feng Xiaotian, having exhausted his soul power, collapsed on the stage.

(End of this chapter)