Douro Continent

Chapter 196 Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Netherworld White Tiger (Part 1)

Before this team battle, Tang San had achieved more than just a 27-game winning streak in team battles. He and Xiao Wu, both just over level 30, also achieved a perfect 27-0 record in the level 30 2v2 Soul Battle. While some Soul Battles might have involved luck, how could all 27 matches be based on mere chance? In terms of teamwork alone, the two, having been together for nearly seven years, were undoubtedly the most familiar to the Shrek Seven Devils. Therefore, despite facing three powerful opponents with optimal Soul Ring configurations exceeding level 35, they showed no fear. Especially the opposing team's Soul Master, Dugu Yan, whose confidence had been shaken by the dissipation of her third Soul Ring skill.

The heads and legs of the Shi brothers, the Xuanwu Turtle Soul Masters, had emerged from their shells. They both let out a low roar, and their second Soul Rings suddenly shone brightly, with a faint glow emanating from the edge of their shells.

"Transform into shields!" The two brothers roared in perfect unison, and the tortoise shells on their chests and backs miraculously separated, each landing in their hands and transforming into two enormous tortoise-shell shields, each a meter in diameter. Having lost their shells, they were not only much shorter than their original forms before using their martial spirits, but their once robust physiques had also become thin and frail. It was as if the tortoise shells were formed from their bones and blood essence—a truly astonishing sight.

For a long time, the most attention-grabbing member of the Royal Fighting Team has always been the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master, Captain Yu Tianheng. However, in terms of combat power within the Royal Fighting Team, the Shi brothers are not much inferior to Yu Tianheng. Whether it's the Xuanwu Turtle Martial Soul, Dai Mubai's White Tiger Martial Soul, or Yu Tianheng's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, all are among the top-tier Martial Souls. The unassuming Shi brothers are definitely stronger than most people imagine. It's just that in normal battles, they don't need to unleash their full power. But now, the severe injury Yu Tianheng suffered earlier has clearly enraged these usually composed brothers. At this moment, their first two Soul Rings are simultaneously glowing. Their gazes are intense, fixed on Tang San.

The two brothers exchanged a glance, then shouted simultaneously, and the two enormous tortoise-shell shields they each controlled were launched into the air, heading straight for Tang San and Xiao Wu.

The tortoise-shell shields spun and roared through the air, their unparalleled power alone enough to send chills down one's spine. Most remarkably, behind each shield, a stream of yellow soul power connected to the Shi brothers' hands. The sharp edges of the shields continuously tore through the air as they advanced, arriving with a terrifying, piercing shriek.

Green mist had already filled the entire area, and a faint, sweet, and fishy smell wafted into the air. Although they had already eaten Oscar's little sausage, all seven members of the Shrek Seven Devils, except for Tang San, felt a wave of dizziness. Fortunately, the little sausage had a good anti-poisoning effect, which allowed them to hold on and not show any signs of defeat.

At this moment, Dai Mubai, who was facing the strongest opponent, was relatively more relaxed.

Upon facing Yu Tianheng again, Dai Mubai immediately realized that his opponent was not in peak condition. Although the strange white light from the flower petals had helped Yu Tianheng heal his physical wounds, the soul power he had previously released had not been restored. It should be noted that Yu Tianheng's soul power had been significantly depleted under the combined attack of the Shrek Seven Devils, far exceeding Dai Mubai's.

While flesh wounds heal quickly, Yu Tianheng's strongest Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Arm, though barely healed after being fractured, still dared not exert himself excessively. At this moment, he was merely relying on his lightning abilities to contend with Dai Mubai. With his soul power already lower than Dai Mubai's, who was empowered by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Yu Tianheng calmly chose to engage in hit-and-run tactics, maximizing the paralyzing effect of his lightning and avoiding a direct confrontation with Dai Mubai.

Even if Dai Mubai wanted to seize the opportunity to win, he couldn't. As a control-type Soul Master, the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Dugu Yan's ability to control the battlefield with poison was extraordinary. If Tang San hadn't used his familiarity with various poisons and neutralized her strongest third Soul Skill, Azure Phosphorous Purple Poison, with Realgar Wine, the Shrek Seven Devils would probably all be down by now.

The situation for Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Hongjun is not so optimistic.

The two faced opponents with seven or eight levels higher soul power than themselves. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could help them narrow the gap in soul power, the difference of one soul ring could not be made up for.

Having an extra spirit ring isn't just about gaining another spirit skill; the attribute boosts that come with absorbing a spirit ring are something that spirit power can't compensate for. Just like Tang San after reaching level 30, he experienced a comprehensive improvement in strength and control.

Although Ma Hongjun's martial spirit, the Phoenix, is also a flying type, he cannot fly at this time and can only rely on Phoenix Fire Line to wear down his opponent.

However, the Wind Chime Bird Soul Master's attack was extremely tricky. Its wings were like sharp blades, ready to dive at any moment. If Ma Hongjun's attack was even slightly slow, he could be hit in one blow.

What frustrated Ma Hongjun even more was that the ability to control the wind was wind itself. Although he dared not let the phoenix flames burn him, he could often neutralize the phoenix fire line attacks by using the wind force generated by his wings.

In order to prevent the opponent from getting close, Ma Hongjun had to keep his Phoenix Rebirth skill active at all times to keep the Phoenix Fire Line attack at its best. Although this could temporarily suppress the opponent, it also greatly depleted his own soul power.

If Oscar hadn't been feeding him a big sausage every now and then, he probably wouldn't have made it this far.

Zhu Zhuqing's situation was even worse than Ma Hongjun's. Ma Hongjun had Oscar's support, but she could only rely on her own abilities.

Under normal circumstances, Black Panther Soul Master Osro is faster than Zhu Zhuqing; the Black Panther Martial Soul itself is an exceptionally outstanding agility-based Martial Soul. Even with the speed boost from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Zhu Zhuqing couldn't completely close the gap between them and could only constantly engage in hit-and-run tactics with her opponent.

Oslo's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and as her soul power dwindled, Zhu Zhuqing was gradually losing her strength.

"Zhu Qing, come closer to me!" Dai Mubai shouted.

Zhu Zhuqing understood immediately and flashed to Dai Mubai's side.

Yu Tianheng didn't put enough pressure on Dai Mubai. Relying on his White Tiger Vajra Transformation, Dai Mubai forcibly forced back Oslo, and together with Zhu Zhuqing, faced Oslo and Yu Tianheng, creating a two-on-two situation. In this way, Zhu Zhuqing's crisis was temporarily resolved.

But with Oslo's help, Yu Tianheng also had a chance to catch his breath.

Four enormous tortoise-shell shields hurtled through the air. The rotating shields attacked Tang San from four different directions.

"Xiao Wu." Tang San made a simple gesture.

Xiao Wu leaped into the air, landing in front of and above Tang San. Tang San pushed up Xiao Wu's feet with both palms, unleashing his Dragon-Capturing Force, which sent Xiao Wu's body flying like a cannonball.

The Xuanwu Turtle Soul Master's greatest defensive asset is undoubtedly its tortoise shell. When the tortoise shell attacks, their own defensive power will naturally decrease significantly.

Tang San had considered having Xiao Wu attack the opponent's control-type Soul Master, the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Dugu Yan, but that was too dangerous. Tang San wasn't confident he could remove the poison from Dugu Yan's body.

However, with Xiao Wu gone, Tang San now faces the combined attacks of two opponents whose soul power is six levels higher than his own. Can he withstand it?

A confident smile appeared on Tang San's face. He was not only a control-type Soul Master, but also a disciple of the Tang Sect. His true trump card was the martial arts technique that did not belong to this world.

Stepping on the ghostly shadows, Tang San, after throwing Xiao Wu, did not retreat but advanced, charging towards the tortoise shell shields flying from all sides. His Xuan Tian Gong internal energy surged, and his palms had completely turned into a lustrous jade color.

The four tortoise-shell shields seemed to block all of Tang San's paths, but somehow, the Ghost Shadow Illusion allowed him to avoid the direct attack.

Immediately afterwards, Tang San slammed both palms onto the leftmost shield.

With another flash, he struck the other side with both palms.

The Crane Control and Dragon Capture Technique was activated, using the opponent's force against them with exquisite skill to send the tortoise shell shield, imbued with powerful soul energy, flying away. It looked as if the four shields were about to collide.

Two muffled groans came from the Shi brothers at the same time, and the soul power light connected to the tortoise shell shield suddenly tightened, forcibly changing the direction of the four shields.

This time, it was Tang San's turn to change color.

It wasn't because he was worried the tortoise-shell shield would hurt him; with his Ghostly Steps, he had no need to worry about being hit by such a cumbersome weapon. His surprise stemmed from the fact that the tortoise-shell shield's target had changed—it was no longer him, but the Blue Silver Grass emanating from his body.

A series of ear-piercing tearing sounds rang out. The Blue Silver Grass released by Tang San was cut in half as the four powerful tortoise shell shields spun rapidly. In particular, the Blue Silver Grass that connected to the other members of the Shrek Seven Devils was completely severed, breaking their seven-in-one formation in an instant.

Tang San felt a chill run down his spine. He now understood that these two seemingly composed Xuanwu Turtle Soul Masters were not as simple-minded and physically strong as they appeared. While their true objective was to attack him, their more important goal was to disrupt their combined attack.

At this moment, Xiao Wu had successfully crossed the area covered by the four shields, and the two Xuanwu Turtle Soul Masters of her opponents were already within reach.

(End of this chapter)