Douluo Dalu II: The Peerless Tang Sect

Chapter 138 Jiang Nannan VS Xixi!

"Xixi, Nannan, are you ready?" Zhang Lexuan stood in the center of the training ground and said to Jiang Nannan and Xixi on either side of her.

"Ready, Sister Lexuan." Jiang Nannan replied with a calm smile, showing no nervousness despite her opponent's higher soul power.

"No problem, Senior Sister." Xixi was an ordinary-looking, petite, and quiet girl. She answered Zhang Lexuan's question expressionlessly.

"Alright, let the duel begin!" Zhang Lexuan announced without hesitation.

At Zhang Lexuan's command, Xixi launched the first attack. In an instant, she transformed into a bolt of lightning, rushing towards Jiang Nannan. Four spirit rings shone behind her, and her speed was so fast that the onlookers grimaced.

However, Jiang Nannan, as Xixi's opponent, remained completely unfazed. While Xixi's speed was indeed fast, it was still merely average to her, for Jiang Nannan was even faster! With a slight exertion of her legs, she transformed into a silver flash, directly meeting Xixi's lightning-like form. At a speed almost unfathomable to others, the two women's fists and palms clashed rapidly, sparks flying due to the incredible speed. It was astonishing.

The two women's exchange was decided in the blink of an eye. After each strike, they quickly distanced themselves, a crucial skill for agility-based Soul Masters. Both being top students from Shrek Academy's inner court, they naturally grasped this precise balance, avoiding any lingering fighting. After retreating several dozen meters, Jiang Nannan and Xixi's gazes remained calm and unwavering as they watched each other. But the next second, their gazes transformed into silver light and lightning, clashing together in several rounds.

Xixi used her soul skill first, her first soul ring lit up, and swift arcs of electricity crackled around her body. Her hands transformed into bright yellow cat claws, and a long tail extended from the base of her spine. Her martial soul was the Lightning Leopard.

After the soul skill was attached to her, Xixi became even faster and more aggressive, her claws crackling with electricity as she reached straight for Jiang Nannan.

Seeing this, Jiang Nannan was not intimidated at all. She instantly released her first soul skill, Silver Moon Mystic Body. Her beautiful figure emitted a faint silver glow, and her figure transformed into an aurora invisible to the naked eye. She charged towards Xixi's attack.

The two figures clashed again, this time with even greater speed. Dai Yueheng and the others watching could only concentrate intently on the match, while Zhu Ziyang could only catch a glimpse of Jiang Nannan through his powerful mental abilities. He could tell that Jiang Nannan and Xixi were currently evenly matched, neither able to gain the upper hand in the short term.

If neither side makes a mistake, this battle could go on for quite some time.

The silver light and lightning clashed for countless rounds when suddenly the lightning let out a leopard's roar. A lithe cheetah phantom with yellow skin and black stripes appeared, its gaping maw full of fangs, pouncing towards the silver light.

The cheetah caught Jiang Nannan off guard and pounced on the silver light with pinpoint accuracy. However, just when everyone thought Jiang Nannan was at a disadvantage, the silver light suddenly transformed into gold! The cheetah and the golden light were instantly locked in a stalemate, revealing their figures.

Dai Yueheng and the others were very surprised because Jiang Nannan was wearing a golden armor. Although the armor was simple in form, it was easy to see that it was made of pure energy.

Xixi's scimitar-like claws, carrying the force of a rapid charge, failed to break through Jiang Nannan's suddenly appearing armor. Instead, they revealed an opening, giving Jiang Nannan an opportunity. Jiang Nannan's second spirit ring lit up, and her jade-like hand instantly grabbed Xixi's waist. As Xixi struggled, Jiang Nannan leaped into the air, spun around once, and then viciously hurled Xixi to the ground.

With a loud "thud," Xixi crashed heavily to the ground, immediately feeling as if her internal organs had shifted. The dizzying sensation overwhelmed her brain, making it impossible for her to stand up for a moment, let alone mount an effective counterattack.

Jiang Nannan, however, was relentless. She accelerated once more and rushed straight towards Xixi, grabbing her again and preparing to perform another aerial spin on her.

"Nannan, that's enough!" Zhang Lexuan stopped Jiang Nannan in time, and shouted with a strange expression, "You win."

"Oh, oh!" Upon hearing this, Jiang Nannan immediately followed the instructions and very considerately steadied the swaying Xixi, saying, "Senior Xixi, you're too kind!"

"Waaah~" Xixi shook her head, wanting to say something but unable to speak. After taking a long breath, she replied in a trembling voice, "I'm completely convinced!"

Xixi was taken away by Zhang Lexuan to rest, while Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan were taken by Xian Lin'er to the other four main players.

Xian Lin'er looked at Jiang Nannan with great satisfaction, filled with amazement and joy at her performance. Her gaze then swept over Zhu Ziyang and the other four, and she said, "From today onwards, you are the regular members of the Shrek Academy Soul Master Competition. Over the next two years, you must work hard to cultivate and develop teamwork."

"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.

"I think you all understand what being a regular member of the All-Continent Elite Soul Master Tournament means," Xian Lin'er said with a smile.

"The Shrek Seven Devils!" Dai Yueheng said with anticipation.

"That's right! The Shrek Seven Devils, the legendary title that ushered in ten thousand years of glory for Shrek Academy!" Xian Lin'er said proudly. "The significance of this title to Shrek Academy and to the Douluo Continent is self-evident. However, obtaining this title is not easy. Only by winning the championship of the Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament can you be worthy of being given the title of Shrek Seven Devils!"

Everyone's eyes lit up with excitement, even Zhu Ziyang couldn't help but feel a little excited. Titles, like wealth, are something you can never have too many of.

"Speaking of the All-Continent Elite Soul Master Competition, from the emergence of the first generation of Shrek Seven Devils ten thousand years ago to today, Shrek Academy has only failed to win the championship in a few sessions. In the more than twenty sessions in the last hundred years, they have won the championship continuously. I hope that you will uphold the glory of Shrek Academy and strive for progress!" Xian Lin'er instructed.

"Yes!" everyone shouted in unison.

"Alright, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. If not, then we're dismissed." Xian Lin'er was very satisfied with everyone's attitude and smiled.

"Elder Immortal, why are there only six of us?" Dai Yueheng immediately asked, "Who is the other person?"

"The other person is a Soul Guidance Department student, but he hasn't been admitted to the Inner Academy yet, so he can't attend for the time being." Xian Lin'er's tone carried a hint of helplessness and regret. Although Shrek Academy's participating teams had to have a Soul Guidance Master since the previous two years, without exception, all the Soul Guidance Master members in the first two years were the weakest members of their teams. This year is even worse; they can only select members from the Soul Guidance Department of the Outer Academy, which clearly shows the weakness of Shrek Academy's Soul Guidance Department. As the Dean of the Soul Guidance Department, she was truly ashamed!

"..." The six people fell silent, unsure of what to say.

"Alright, it's not certain which student will join us," Xian Lin'er said with a forced smile. "After all, there's still Xiao Tao. If her martial soul problem is resolved within two years, she'll rejoin the team, so you don't need to worry."

Upon hearing that Ma Xiaotao would be returning, even Dai Yueheng's brows relaxed. Although he disliked that hot-tempered, crazy woman and understood that he would become the vice-captain after her return, he had to admit that Ma Xiaotao's abilities were indeed superior to his own!

Xian Lin'er took in the changes in everyone's expressions and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. She then said, "Any more questions? If not, let's disperse."

"Yes!" the crowd replied.

Xian Lin'er left, but Zhu Ziyang and the other six remained in the same place.

"Ziyang, Nannan, welcome to the team!" Dai Yueheng, as the acting team leader, welcomed Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan, and the other three also showed welcoming expressions.

"Dear senior brothers and sisters, please take good care of me in the days to come!" Zhu Ziyang said with a smile, and Jiang Nannan echoed him.

"Yueheng, now that we have two more companions, why don't we go to Tianying Pavilion tonight for a get-together and get to know each other?" Gongyang Mo suggested.

"I think it's fine," Chen Zifeng said, and Ling Luochen nodded silently.

Upon hearing this, Dai Yueheng couldn't help but have his own thoughts. He looked at Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan and asked for their opinions.

"Okay!" they both nodded at the same time.

(End of this chapter)