Douluo Continent: I, Long Aotian, will not be a supporting character.

Ji Juechen and Dugu Yuan's current strength is far from the limit of their original martial souls.

Ji Juechen's pure and ultimate sword intent, the Annihilation Sword Body, and Dugu Yuan's domineering and unparalleled Calamity Poison Body, if combined with the Body Sect's secret secondary awakening ritual, will produce an unparalleled qualitative change.

It's almost foreseeable how formidable their combat power will be when their martial spirits fully awaken a second time, and every inch of their flesh and blood transforms into the purest weapon.

Du Busi has already decided that after returning to the Body Sect after the competition, he will begin preparing for the second awakening of the Body Martial Soul for Long Aotian, Vina, Ji Juechen, Dugu Yuan, and others.

The basic requirement for the second awakening of the main body martial soul is to reach at least the level of a five-ring Soul King. The reason for reaching the level of a five-ring Soul King is that only at the level of a five-ring Soul King can a Soul Master withstand the violent soul power and soul impact of a ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast. The difficulty of the second awakening of the main body martial soul is even greater than the difficulty of absorbing a ten-thousand-year-old Soul Ring when a Soul Master has their fifth Soul Ring. Therefore, the second awakening of the main body martial soul is carried out by the members of the main body sect only after they have become Soul Kings and are fully prepared.

With Ji Juechen and Dugu Yuan's current soul power, it's estimated that they can break through to the fifth-ring Soul King in just one or two years. At that time, they can perform the second awakening of their physical martial souls for Long Aotian, Vina, Ji Juechen, and Dugu Yuan all at once.

Back on the field, it was time for the third player from Imperial Academy and Dragon Soul Academy to face off. Imperial Academy sent out Xiao Xiao, and before she went on stage, Vina gave her a jade lotus heart, just in case.

Dragon Soul Academy's representative is Zhong Rao from the Dragon Roar Soul Sect. Both Xiao Xiao and Zhong Rao are four-ring Soul Masters, but Zhong Rao's Soul Power is higher than Xiao Xiao's. However, although Xiao Xiao doesn't possess a Body Spirit Martial Soul, she joined the Body Spirit Sect with Dugu Yuan early on. Under the Body Spirit Sect's guidance, Xiao Xiao's combat power far surpasses that of the two-ring Great Soul Master in the original story who was only around level twenty at the time of the competition. Therefore, the battle between Xiao Xiao and Zhong Rao is full of unpredictability.

On the battle arena, Xiao Xiao and Zhong Yaorao faced off across the distance, a tense atmosphere quietly spreading between them.

The petite yet serene Xiao Xiao had an ancient and imposing bronze cauldron floating above her head—the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron. On the other side was Zhong Yaorao, whose expression was cautious. Above her head floated a gilded bronze bell that emitted a pale golden luster. On the bell's knob was carved a small dragon with two horns on its head, two wings on its back, and a long tail. Within the dragon, one could vaguely see a thin, wisp-like Pulao dragon soul coiling around it, emanating a chilling dragon's roar.

At the referee's signal, Zhong Yaorao launched the first attack.

She also understood the characteristics of Xiao Xiao's Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, which combined control and defense, and she absolutely could not give Xiao Xiao the opportunity to create distance and fight steadily.

Therefore, Zhong Yaorao took the initiative and her first spirit ring suddenly lit up—Dragon Roar Shattering Soul!

"Buzz—!"

The Dragon Bell emitted a sharp, piercing hum, and a visible pale golden sound wave shot out like an arrow, carrying intense mental penetration as it pierced Xiao Xiao's brain. This was a talent bestowed upon her by the Pulao bloodline, using sound waves to intimidate the mind and interrupt the opponent's soul power gathering.

Xiao Xiao was prepared. Her eyes narrowed and her hands quickly formed a seal in front of her chest. Her first spirit ring shone brightly—the Tremor of the Cauldron!

The Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron instantly split into three, the three cauldrons forming a triangular shape to protect her in the center. The cauldrons trembled violently, emitting a deep and resonant roar. The pale golden sound waves struck the cauldrons, but were forcefully dispersed by the powerful vibrations. At the same time, the dizzying effect of the cauldron's tremor spread outwards from the three cauldrons, forcing Zhong Yaorao to interrupt her subsequent attacks, her figure swaying slightly.

"Such strong control!" Zhong Yao was shocked, and her second soul ring lit up immediately afterward—Golden Bell Shield!

A massive golden bell instantly enveloped her, its surface shimmering with iridescent light and possessing astonishing defensive power. This was the Dragon Bell's most prized defensive feature, which, combined with the resonance of the Pulao bloodline, could greatly isolate physical and energy impacts.

Xiao Xiao smiled calmly, advancing instead of retreating. Her figure flashed, and the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron spun nimbly in the air, instantly merging into one, transforming into a gigantic cauldron twice its original size. Second Soul Skill—Cauldron Sway!

The giant cauldron, carrying immense force, slammed violently into the golden bell.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the destructive power and dizzying effect of the impact of the cauldron's swaying exploded simultaneously.

Zhong Yaorao felt an irresistible force surge through her, and she was violently thrown back along with her Golden Bell Shield. Although the Golden Bell Shield blocked most of the damage, the shockwave still caused her blood and qi to surge, and her soul power circulation to be temporarily slowed down.

These two consecutive clashes demonstrate that Xiao Xiao's mastery of soul power and soul skills surpasses that of Zhong Yaorao, who is several levels higher in soul power.

Zhong Yao steadied herself, a hint of seriousness flashing in her eyes.

Her third spirit ring suddenly shone brightly—the Spirit of Pulao!

The phantom of Pulao on the Dragon Roar Bell's knob became clearer, letting out a deafening roar. The Dragon Roar Bell instantly expanded, transforming into a giant golden bell three meters tall, hovering in mid-air. Zhong Rao also leaped into the bell. This was her strongest defensive form, which also amplified the power of her sonic attacks several times over.

"Fourth Soul Skill, Dragon's Roar Descends from the Sky!" Zhong Rao's voice emanated from the golden bell, carrying layers upon layers of echoes. Countless golden sound waves erupted from the surface of the golden bell, pouring down like a storm and covering the entire Soul Arena.

Xiao Xiao's expression changed slightly; she knew that directly taking this attack would definitely put her at a disadvantage. She took a deep breath, and her third spirit ring lit up—the Might of the Cauldron!

Countless ancient runes instantly appeared on the surface of the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, and an indescribable aura of majesty suddenly erupted. The cauldron's power not only greatly enhanced its defensive capabilities but also made its body indestructible. Xiao Xiao manipulated the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron to expand against the wind, transforming it into a colossal cauldron that blotted out the sky, blocking all the golden sound waves.

"Clang clang clang—!"

The sounds of rapid impacts were incessant. Xiao Xiao felt her arms go numb, and her soul power was draining away like a flood. Zhong Rao's soul power was already stronger than hers, and with the added boost from the Pu Lao bloodline, this battle of attrition was extremely disadvantageous for her.

"We can't delay any longer!" A resolute glint flashed in Xiao Xiao's eyes. She abruptly retracted the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, her figure retreating rapidly, while her fourth soul ring suddenly shone brightly—the Cauldron Seal!

The Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron instantly transformed into a streak of light, ignoring the sonic attacks that filled the sky, and headed directly towards the giant golden bell shield in mid-air. A terrifying sealing power erupted from the cauldron, attempting to seal Zhong Yaorao and the Dragon Roar Bell together within.