The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

Tang Ya immediately stepped forward and picked up Jiang Nannan to check on her condition. Bei Bei and the others stood protectively in front of Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan, each releasing their martial spirits, their faces grim.

The other five young evil spirit masters from the Holy Spirit Team approached Jili, their expressions turning cold as they stared at the Tang Sect members opposite them. Jili was still toying with the spirit bone in his hand, grinning provocatively.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

"Stop it, all of you!" A loud shout rang out, and Zheng Zhan's figure silently appeared between the two sides. He forcefully separated the pressure generated by their combined auras.

Although Zheng Zhan felt somewhat guilty for letting Jili severely injure Jiang Nannan, he could not change his stance.

"Injuries and injuries are inevitable during the competition. Anyone who dares to make a move will be immediately expelled from this competition."

Xu Sanshi was on the verge of exploding, his whole body shrouded in black energy, his Xuanwu bloodline seemingly about to be activated at any moment, and he glared coldly at Zheng Zhan.

But the gentle and refined Bei Bei's voice was filled with an unprecedentedly intense killing intent.

"A fight to the death."

Chapter 393 The True Form of the Bone Dragon and the Desperate Reality

Zhang Lexuan squatted down and personally checked Jiang Nannan's condition.

When a Soul Master absorbs a Soul Bone, it allows the Soul Bone to perfectly fuse with their own skeleton. The Soul Bone will modify the Soul Master's original skeleton and surrounding muscles to a certain extent. This is one of the reasons why absorbing a Soul Bone enhances a Soul Master's physical attributes.

Jiang Nannan's ten-thousand-year-old Ghost Shadow Leopard left leg bone was forcibly removed, which was tantamount to her entire lower leg being crippled.

Although his life is not in danger, even if the wound heals, it will likely be difficult for him to maintain normal mobility in the future. His achievements as a Soul Master may even come to an end.

Zhang Lexuan, her face as cold as ice, questioned Zheng Zhan: "Chief Referee Zheng, as you said, injuries and deaths are inevitable in a competition. But you allowed your opponent to steal the soul bones of our Shrek Academy students during the competition, and we are determined to demand an explanation."

Although the Holy Spirit Team members displayed sinister and eerie abilities, the vast majority of the audience were ordinary people. Even if some people identified the Holy Spirit Team members as evil spirit masters, they generally wouldn't publicize it for various reasons.

This was, after all, the territory of the Sun Moon Empire, so Zhang Lexuan restrained herself and didn't openly reveal the identities of the Holy Spirit Team's evil soul masters. But these were things that both sides were well aware of.

This time, Zhang Lexuan was truly enraged and directly invoked Shrek Academy to put pressure on Zheng Zhan and the Sun Moon Empire behind him.

"If the explanation given by the Sun Moon Empire does not satisfy us, then Shrek Academy will withdraw from this competition and take necessary actions."

Zheng Zhan's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected things to escalate to such a troublesome point. Even as a ninth-level Soul Master, he was powerless to make a decision at this moment, and he looked up at Xu Tianran on the platform.

Xu Tianran said in a low voice with a gloomy face, "Grand Preceptor, your men have overstepped their bounds."

Although he had decided to tolerate the Holy Spirit Cult's elimination of the core members of Shrek Academy's younger generation in the competition, he hadn't intended for it to be so blatant. After all, as the current crown prince, he needed to consider domestic public opinion before ascending the throne.

Geely's current act of forcibly stripping Jiang Nannan of her soul bone is, in some ways, even more heinous than killing her on the spot. Moreover, Jiang Nannan is from Shrek Academy.

"Hmm." Zhongli Wu's attitude was no longer as cold and hard as before.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will handle this matter well."

Zheng Zhan, caught in a dilemma on the competition stage, seemed to have received instructions. He nodded almost imperceptibly, and his aura was directed entirely towards the Holy Spirit Team.

"This is the Continental Elite Youth Soul Master Competition. Stealing from your opponents is strictly prohibited. The Holy Spirit Team must immediately return the soul bones of the Tang Sect members, or I will disqualify you from continuing to participate in this competition."

Zheng Zhan deliberately infused his soul power, amplifying his voice throughout the entire arena, thus demonstrating the official stance of the Sun Moon Empire. He couldn't afford to give anyone cause for criticism in public.

Jili also received a telepathic message from Scorpion Tiger Douluo. Although he was somewhat reluctant, he ultimately tossed the ten-thousand-year-old Ghost Shadow Leopard's left leg bone to Zheng Zhan.

Not everyone has the same vision as Xu Zihuang. Even for these evil soul masters, a ten-thousand-year soul bone is a rare treasure.

Zheng Zhan returned the soul bone to Zhang Lexuan without any hesitation.

Zhang Lexuan's expression did not soften even after the soul bone was returned; her voice remained cold.

"This is not the statement we want to hear."

Zheng Zhan's gaze was solemn. Since he became a level nine Soul Master, no one had dared to speak to him like that for many years. However, Shrek Academy held a special position on the continent, and he was indeed in the wrong.

Just then, a hoarse yet sharp voice reached everyone's ears.

“If you have the ability, you can kill our people to avenge her.”

The eerie sound seemed to explode deep within her soul. Even with Zhang Lexuan's cultivation level, she felt a stinging and numbing sensation in her spiritual sea, and was greatly alarmed.

A Soul Master with a Spirit attribute?!

Moreover, his mental strength is no weaker than hers.

The voice belonged to the black-robed woman who had been sitting in the waiting area of ​​the Holy Spirit Team, her face covered.

Zhang Lexuan wanted to say something more, but Beibei stopped her with a look.

Beibei turned to face everyone and said in a deep voice, "Xiaoya, take Nannan back to the hotel to treat her injuries first. Caitou and Luoli, you two go too, so you can look after each other. Sanshi and I will handle the rest of the matches."

"Okay! Beibei, be careful." Tang Ya panicked a bit at this moment, no longer caring about the competition. She nodded anxiously and left the waiting area with Jiang Nannan in her arms. He Caitou and Dai Luoli followed behind Tang Ya with solemn expressions.

"Ning Tian, ​​you should also go with her and invite Princess Vina of the Heavenly Soul Empire over. Her Snow Lotus Martial Soul is one of the top-tier healing-type Martial Souls, and it should be able to play a significant role in Nan Nan's recovery." Zhang Lexuan instructed Ning Tian beside her, and at the same time handed over the ten-thousand-year-old Ghost Shadow Leopard's left leg bone to Ning Tian to take with him.

"Yes, Senior Sister." Ning Tian replied solemnly, and quickly caught up with Tang Ya and the others with light steps.

After such an incident, the members of Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect team naturally no longer trusted the medical team sent by the Sun Moon Empire.

Now only Zhang Lexuan, Wang Qiu'er, Xu Sanshi, and Bei Bei remain in the waiting area.

Zhang Lexuan stared at Beibei with her delicate brows furrowed.

"Don't be reckless. That woman from the Holy Spirit Team who hasn't appeared yet is definitely not simple. Even if I were to face her, it probably wouldn't be easy for me to win."

Beibei's pupils suddenly contracted, but her gaze quickly returned to calm as she shook her head with a composed expression.

“Nan Nan was injured because of our Tang Clan. I cannot back down no matter what. Moreover, only San Shi and I will fight. I believe you, Senior Sister, understand my thoughts. The outcome of this match is no longer important to us, but even if we lose, I will make them pay a heavy price.”

Zhang Lexuan gave Bei Bei a deep look, said nothing more, and led the thoughtful Wang Qiu'er back to the Tangmen team's rest area.

The cohesion that Shrek Academy just displayed was something Wang Qiu'er had never experienced during her ten thousand years of living in the Star Dou Great Forest.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the major ferocious beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest obey the orders of the Beast God Di Tian without daring to disobey. This is only because Di Tian's strength far surpasses that of the other beasts. If it weren't for the fact that human development has made the soul beasts feel threatened, perhaps those major ferocious beasts and those hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts might not be as united as they are now.

Seemingly sensing Wang Qiu'er's thoughts, Zhang Lexuan's expression softened considerably, and she said softly, "Qiu'er, as long as you stay in the academy for a while, I believe you will be able to fully integrate. You'll understand then."

Tang Wutong, who was in the Haotian Sect's rest area, witnessed the entire battle between Jiang Nannan and Jili. A slight emotional fluctuation also appeared in her indifferent pink-blue eyes.

She questioned herself inwardly: was the fact that the Tang Sect team's direct confrontation with the Holy Spirit team resulted in Jiang Nannan being severely injured partly due to the influence of their Haotian Sect?

However, she immediately dismissed this self-doubt.

Jiang Nannan ended up in this predicament entirely because she overestimated her own abilities. She clearly lacked the strength but still tried to show off; who can she blame but herself?

Zheng Zhan, the Unbreakable Douluo, once again turned his gaze to Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, who were in the waiting area, and asked them a question.

"Team Tang Sect, do you want to continue this match?"

To be honest, he really didn't want to go against his conscience and continue hosting such a competition. But he had orders from above.

"Continue," Beibei replied coldly.

Zheng Zhan said no more, and after a moment of silence, he announced loudly: "In the second round of the individual elimination tournament, Tang Sect will send out your second player."

As soon as Zheng Zhan finished speaking, Bei Bei glanced sideways at Xu Sanshi beside her, as if sensing something. At this moment, the surging soul power within Xu Sanshi's body returned to calm, and even the Xuanwu bloodline that had been activated subsided.

"Sanshi, you..."

"Beibei, it seems I've finally let go." Xu Sanshi sighed softly, his expression complex yet relieved.

Although he was furious that Jiang Nannan was seriously injured, he wouldn't lose control of his emotions like before, unconsciously activating his Xuanwu bloodline. Perhaps Jiang Nannan still held some special significance for him. The feelings from their youth were too profound to be easily severed.

However, this experience also reaffirmed his true self.

He would feel the same anger if any other member of the Tang Clan team were seriously injured by the Holy Spirit Team.

As Xu Sanshi's good brother, Bei Bei felt much more at ease. At least he didn't have to worry about Xu Sanshi acting impulsively and risking his life against those evil spirit masters.

“Sanshi, you heard what Senior Sister said just now. If that female evil spirit master appears, we should give up decisively. If we want to confront the Holy Spirit Cult in the future, we will have plenty of opportunities.”

“Actually, I can also sense that her mental strength is very strong.” Xu Sanshi nodded solemnly.

"It seems that only Tianhuang can suppress her."

In Xu Sanshi's view, among the younger generation of Soul Masters under the age of twenty, Yu Tianhuang is undoubtedly the pinnacle.

The conversation between the two did not last long before Beibei got up and went up to the competition stage.

But at that moment, the black-robed woman from the Holy Spirit Team suddenly asked to be replaced.

"Our Holy Spirit Team concedes defeat in the second match. Yan Feng, you're up."

Not only Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, but even the referees Zheng Zhan and Ji Li themselves were extremely surprised.

Despite the black conical hat obscuring his vision, Gilly trembled with fear as he turned to look at the woman in black robes on his side. Without a moment's hesitation, he jumped off the platform.

Yan Feng's physique was relatively normal among the group of evil soul masters, but the aura he exuded was the coldest. He brushed past Ji Li and stepped onto the competition stage. In terms of handsome appearance, he was not much inferior to Bei Bei.

Seeing that both sides had stopped, Zheng Zhan, the Unbreakable Douluo, took a deep breath and shouted.

"Game start!"

He just wanted to end this match as soon as possible, even though the outcome was no longer in doubt.

As Zheng Zhan announced the start of the match, Bei Bei and Yan Feng's first action was to release their martial spirits.

As six optimally proportioned spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and two black—rose, BeiBei's body suddenly swelled. Blue-purple dragon scales rapidly burst forth from his body, instantly spreading throughout his entire form. Lightning crackled and flickered across his skin.

It was none other than the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Martial Soul.

Although both Bei Bei and Yu Tianlong possess the same martial soul, the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, their auras are distinctly different.

It has lost some of its domineering and fierce nature, but gained more of its grandeur and magnificence.

A halo of ice-blue light appeared beneath Yan Feng's feet. This halo expanded outwards in concentric circles as his spirit rings appeared, and his body grew more robust. Large patches of dragon scales also emerged from his skin, but these were a deep, icy blue.

The changes in his body caused his black cloak to shatter and then solidify into brilliant blue ice crystals, which fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

Yan Feng's eyes suddenly sharpened. A chilling aura surged, and rings of spirit energy rapidly rose beneath his feet.

Two yellows, two purples, and three blacks.

"A Seven-Ring Soul Saint?!"

When Zhang Lexuan, Wang Qiu'er, and Xu Sanshi saw the seven spirit rings that appeared on Yan Feng's body, their expressions became extremely solemn.

Leaving aside Yu Tianhuang's special circumstances, Yan Feng is the first seven-ring Soul Saint to appear in this competition. Moreover, he is an evil Soul Master Soul Saint.

The audience gasped in surprise.

At one end of the arena, Yan Feng bowed slightly, and a pair of enormous bony wings instantly unfurled behind him. The wings were entirely connected by a bluish-gray light.

With a flap of his wings, he was lifted into the air.