Douluo Continent: I possess astonishing wisdom as I control energy!

In particular, the boy displayed terrifying physical abilities, closing the distance with just a single sprint without using any soul power.

Then, a crimson spear was thrown to block his movement, and crimson chains wrapped around him, pulling him directly into the blood mist, ending the battle cleanly and decisively.

The Shrek rest area fell into dead silence.

Losing two games in a row is one thing, but it's understandable if the opponents are strong.

However, the two Soul Kings, who should have been among the main force members of the team, lost their ability to continue fighting one after another. This kind of loss was something they had never expected before the competition!

Just then, Han Ruoruo stood up, a determined look on her face: "Teacher, let me go next time."

The teacher leading the team was taken aback, then hesitated, "While Ruoruo's control abilities are indeed powerful, the opponent's abilities seem..."

"Teacher, I was just testing the waters," Han Ruoruo said calmly. "We must figure out the limits and principles of his ability, otherwise we will be even more passive in the later 2-2-3 and team battles."

"Don't worry, I will be as careful as possible. This is just a test. If things don't go well, I will admit defeat immediately and will never be stubborn and affect the rest of the game."

The teacher in charge looked at her determined eyes, then at the somewhat dejected team members, and finally nodded heavily:

"Be careful in everything."

Han Ruoruo understood, and then stepped onto the competition stage with a determined look in her eyes.

Chapter 65 Defeat

Han Ruoruo slowly stepped onto the competition stage. She had a slender figure and a gentle temperament, but at this moment, her soft eyes were filled with an unprecedented solemnity.

She steadied herself, took a deep breath, and a soft golden light surged from her body, transforming into a long, seemingly soft yet incredibly strong golden rope that moved slowly around her as if it were alive—this was her martial spirit, the "Shaking Golden Rope."

Two yellow, two purple, and two black—six perfectly matched spirit rings rose from beneath her feet, and a powerful aura of a Spirit Emperor slowly spread out, eliciting gasps from the stands.

A Soul Emperor-level expert would obviously make the match more exciting.

Her gaze immediately fell on Kong Ming'an opposite her.

But all that could be seen was a blood mist surrounding the opponent. Then, he reached out and gently grabbed, and the spreading blood mist began to gather and condense.

In no time, a massive, heavy, crimson spear appeared, which he erected on the ground beside him.

He then gently raised his hand, and a blood-red longsword, condensed like blood crystal, appeared in his grasp. Behind him, several tangible chains of blood energy slowly swirled and danced around his body.

Han Ruoruo's gaze fell on the chains of qi and blood behind Kong Ming'an. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the shape of the chains was very familiar, just like her Golden Rope.

Han Ruoruo had a bad feeling.

Could the other person be imitating her? If so, their ability to learn and imitate is terrifying.

At that moment, the referee, having confirmed that both sides were ready, raised his right hand and then swung it down sharply:

"Game start!"

Almost the instant the words fell, Kongming moved.

With a flick of his right hand, he grasped the towering spear of qi and blood and hurled it at Han Ruoruo with a sharp, piercing sound as it cut through the air!

Han Ruoruo lightly touched the ground with her feet, her body floating as lightly as a willow catkin to the side and rear, narrowly dodging the shot. She then began to create distance, utilizing the advantages of a control-type Soul Master.

However, after Kong Ming'an threw the spear, she did not use the eerie blood mist to conceal her figure as she had expected.

Instead, he leaped onto the large spear that was stuck diagonally behind him, bent the spear slightly, and then shot out!

He wanted to fight her in close combat!

Han Ruoruo was not careless at all. Her fourth spirit ring shone brightly, and the shimmering golden rope instantly extended, like a golden serpent, cunningly coiling towards Kong Ming'an, attempting to restrict his movements.

At that moment, the chains of qi and blood surrounding Kong Ming'an also moved!

As if they possessed a life of their own, they moved with speed and agility no less than the Golden Rope, their target aimed directly at Han Ruoruo, who was protected by the Golden Rope.

He was indeed imitating me.

Han Ruoruo's eyes were serious. The way her opponent manipulated these chains of qi and blood was more refined and fluid than in the previous matches!

It seems she was used as a sparring partner?

Han Ruoruo frowned, and her fifth spirit ring suddenly lit up, intending to use a stronger control spirit skill to first block the chains that were attacking her.

But just as the golden rope became entangled with the chains, the chains seemed to receive some kind of command, abruptly abandoning their original target and instead wrapping around her martial soul at an even faster speed!

His target is my martial spirit?!

Han Ruoruo reacted instantly, instinctively trying to retract her martial spirit, but it was too late.

"Om-!"

A strange, extremely uncomfortable feeling of stagnation instantly traveled through his martial soul.

She felt as if the connection between herself and the Golden Rope was covered by a thick layer of oil, making the flow of soul power difficult and causing her martial spirit's movements to become sluggish.

The opponent's bizarre ability not only affects the Soul Master's physical body and Soul Power, but can even influence and seal the Martial Soul itself?!

The thought had barely crossed his mind when a tremendous, irresistible pulling force suddenly surged from the golden rope!

Kong Ming'an's several chains of qi and blood tightly bound her martial soul, and suddenly pulled her backward!

Han Ruoruo cried out in surprise, her body being uncontrollably pulled forward, staggering and falling!

At the very moment she was being pulled over, Kong Ming'an moved again.

He pushed off with his feet, the ground trembled slightly, and he shot out like an arrow, the distance of dozens of meters seemingly non-existent, instantly flattened by this leap!

Han Ruoruo felt a blur before her eyes, and that handsome yet calm face was already inches away!

At the same time, the longsword, radiating a chilling aura, was already pointed at her heart.

The icy touch and the deadly sense of threat made her blood seem to freeze instantly!

All thoughts came to an abrupt halt, and then, in the next moment...

"I surrender!"

Almost instinctively, Han Ruoruo shouted out those three words with all her might, her voice trembling slightly.

The sword tip pressed against his heart abruptly stopped, and the terrifying sense of obstruction transmitted through his martial soul ceased to intensify. Although it still existed, it was at least no longer worsening, retaining roughly 70% of its original strength.

A sense of relief at surviving the ordeal welled up inside Han Ruoruo, and she instinctively began to breathe slightly heavily, only to meet Kong Ming'an's calm, unwavering black eyes.

At that moment, she seemed to see a hint of helplessness and regret in the other person's eyes.

It was as if he regretted that she gave up too quickly, preventing him from completing the final test.

She couldn't help but feel a little relieved; at least the other party was following the rules of the competition. Otherwise, she might not have been able to participate in the following matches.

But more than anything, there was a heavy sense of powerlessness.

She still hadn't found any effective way to counter the opponent's strange abilities.

Slowly retracting the now somewhat dim golden rope, she nodded slightly to Kong Ming'an, her voice a little hoarse:

"Thank you for your mercy." After saying that, she turned around and walked off the competition stage with slightly heavy steps.

A moment later, the Shrek team leader confirmed with the referee that Shrek had conceded defeat in the individual competition, and the Sun and Moon team had won.

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Shrek's rest area

The atmosphere here is terribly oppressive at this moment.

Han Ruoruo sat on the rest area, her face slightly pale, but she still mustered her spirits and quickly recounted her feelings and discoveries from just now.

Furthermore, it emphasized that the opponent's abilities were equally effective on martial souls, as well as their terrifying learning and evolution speed.

Everyone's expressions turned incredibly grim, and their last shred of hope was completely shattered.

He lost all three individual matches, with the longest match lasting less than three minutes; all were quick defeats.

This is almost the most humiliating result Shrek has ever achieved in the history of major competitions!

The joy and relaxed atmosphere accumulated from the previous victories vanished at this moment, replaced by immense pressure and confusion.

The teacher in charge of the group looked grim.

I thought Shrek would defend their title and continue their glory this year, just like before.

But... I have a feeling something bad is going to happen!

The team leader could already imagine the scene of failing in this competition and then being held accountable by the higher-ups.

Chapter 66: The true answer lies in the dual cultivation of body and technique!

After taking several deep breaths, the teacher in charge finally calmed himself down. His voice hoarse, he confirmed the fact:

"We lost the individual competition. Next up is the '2-2-3' strategy showdown, and we must go all out!"

His gaze swept over the team members present.

Among the main team members, Wu Ming and the Azure Wind Falcon Soul King had their soul power sealed, completely losing their combat power. Han Ruoruo's martial soul was affected, but she could still fight, and could be considered a Soul Emperor in terms of combat power.

Besides that, there was only Zhang Lexuan, the other three regular team members, and the seven Soul Masters from the reserve team.

Admittedly, this lineup isn't weak, but the opposing Sun & Moon team's lineup is truly formidable.

The Sun and Moon team consists of two Soul Emperors, five Soul Kings, and that unfathomable boy who has yet to reveal his Soul Rings and Martial Souls and fights using methods that are incomprehensible.

This is clearly a disparity! How can they possibly fight like this?

The teacher in charge closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and made up her mind.

Given the vast difference in raw power and the opponent's unpredictable and intractable abilities, the only option left is to gamble.

After a short break, the second round of the Soul Master finals, the first match of the '2-2-3' strategy, began.

When the players from both sides entered the field, the entire audience erupted in an uproar.

Shrek Academy sent two reserve team members at the Soul Master level!

However, the two Soul Master Academy members sent by the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy were genuine Soul Emperor level members!

"Has Shrek Academy given up?" "Trading two Soul Masters for two Soul Emperors? That's a good trade!" Various discussions arose in the stands, with some Shrek Academy supporters even thinking it was a clever tactic.

However, in the Shrek rest area, the teacher in charge had a slightly stiff expression, without any joy, but rather a solemn one.

It was indeed impressive that two Soul Masters could exchange for two Soul Emperors, but what he really wanted to exchange was that enigmatic young man.

not to mention.

The fact that the opponent sent out two Soul Emperors right from the start clearly demonstrates their determination to win this match.

The fact that they dared to do this proves that they are 100% confident of winning one of the next two matches.

Based on the boy's performance in the previous matches.

The teacher in charge took a deep breath, his eyes becoming serious.

It's highly likely that the opponent didn't care about our arrangements, and probably didn't even intend to drag the game into a third match.

They had no intention of giving Shrek even a chance to win; instead, they wanted to crush Shrek's glory in the most effortless and cruel way.

As if to confirm his guess, a moment later, the first match of '223' ended, and Shrek Academy was judged to have lost. Immediately afterwards, the list of players for the second match was announced on the soul guidance projection screen in the arena.

Shrek Academy sent Zhang Lexuan and a support-type Soul King.

Meanwhile, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is led by Kong Ming'an, along with another support-type Soul King.

The teacher in charge of the team's heart jumped, his eyes fixed on the competition stage.

Whether we win or lose, it all comes down to this one game!

……

……

Zhang Lexuan slowly stepped onto the competition stage. She was tall and slender, her dark combat uniform outlining her beautiful curves. Her usually cool and aloof eyes were now filled with an unyielding determination.

Her gaze swept across the arena and landed on the somewhat eye-catching figure opposite her, her feelings a mixture of emotions.

She really didn't expect things to develop this way. She initially just thought the other person was a handsome young man.

However, just a few months later, the opponent used a few victories to force Shrek into a desperate situation, even to the point where no one could play in the matches.

After a moment of silence, she finally couldn't hold back and spoke first to the boy in front of her: "Can Wu Ming and the others recover?"