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It was clear that Chen Wu and his four teammates were in a relaxed state of mind as they faced the Divine Wind Team.
"First Soul Skill, Blood Shadow Power!" Chen Wu shouted as he charged forward, activating his first soul skill to boost his attack power by 30%.
"Whirlwind Spear!" Chen Wu unleashed his offensive soul skill, leaving a trail of spear shadows in his wake.
"First Soul Skill, Rock Wall!" Wu Zhi, on the other hand, focused on shielding his teammates.
"Second Soul Skill, Phantom Clone! First Soul Skill, Shadow Fox Assault!"
Zhang Yuling provided support from the rear, while the other four teammates launched their attacks. Wang Yu, whose skills were long-range, stood slightly ahead of Zhang Yuling.
"Xiao Fang, you're an agility-type soul master. Take out their support first. Wu Zhi, cover her and draw their fire. Chen Wu, you're free to act," Bibi Dong commanded from behind.
Meanwhile, Lin Yongming stood quietly beside Bibi Dong, not making a move. This was agreed upon before the match began.
Even though Lin Yongming and Bibi Dong didn't participate, the Divine Wind Team, with only seven members, was under immense pressure. Their soul power was completely suppressed, and Zhang Yuling's Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda, though slightly inferior to the Seven Treasure Liuli Pagoda, still provided top-tier support.
Dong Xiaofang's Phantom Clone also caused headaches for the opposing team, making it difficult to distinguish between real and fake.
As a result, even without Lin Yongming and Bibi Dong's involvement, the Divine Wind Team managed to hold out for about six minutes before reluctantly conceding defeat.
"They're too strong! Even without the two Soul Kings, the other five are formidable."
"Exactly. The Divine Wind Team is among the top ten out of thirty teams."
"Sigh! There's no way to compete against the Spirit Hall Team."
Amidst the crowd's exclamations, Lin Yongming and the others stepped down from the stage and returned to their positions.
"Xiao Ming, that was too fast! We didn't even get to enjoy the fight, and it was already over," Lan Yinhuang said to the group.
"Huh? Is Xiao Ming that fast?" Wu Zhi asked, feigning confusion.
"You're asking for it! I'll whip you to death!" Lan Yinhuang immediately summoned a vine made of Blue Silver Grass.
"My Xiao Ming isn't fast at all!"
"Brother Ming, save me! Your wife is trying to kill me!" Wu Zhi quickly hid behind Lin Yongming.
"Xiao Wu, you know I'm no match for her. I can't help you," Lin Yongming replied calmly.
After more than three months of training together, Wu Zhi and the others had learned that Lan Yinhuang was actually a Soul Emperor.
They had been utterly shocked when they found out, especially since it was due to Wu Zhi's big mouth.
"Wow, you two are really a family. So cruel!" Wu Zhi said, on the verge of tears.
"Haha! Serves you right! You never learn, do you? Sister Lan Yin, whip him to death! We can still win with just the six of us," Dong Xiaofang chimed in.
"Xiao Fang, I'll remember this!" Wu Zhi said, just as Lan Yinhuang's vine struck him.
"Hmm, your skin is thick enough. This feels good," Lan Yinhuang said with a smile.
Xiao Rou, watching this scene, couldn't help but think, "A'Yin's behavior now suits her age. Before, she acted too mature. It seems that after being with Xiao Ming, she's truly become human."
Xiao Rou felt relieved. A'Yin, a transformed spirit beast, had now fully integrated into human society.
The group continued to joke around until the next match began, at which point they quieted down.
With the conclusion of the second round, the top ten teams were finally decided. Aside from the Spirit Hall Team, the teams from the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires had also advanced.
Two of the Five Element Teams—the Elephant Armor Sect and the Divine Wind Team—had been eliminated.
Everyone prepared for the upcoming matches, and as soon as the round ended, they returned to their rooms to rest for the next day's battles.
On the third day of the finals, the third round began. The second-place teams from the qualifiers—one from Heaven Dou and one from Star Luo—received a bye. The remaining eight teams competed for four spots in the next round, making the competition increasingly intense.
Apart from the Spirit Hall Team, the other teams were on high alert, their expressions serious.
"For the third round, the Spirit Hall Team will face the Heaven Dou Royal Team! The Shui Team will face the Star Luo Royal Team!"
This time, the Spirit Hall Team hadn't drawn the Heaven Dou Royal Team; instead, the Heaven Dou Royal Team had drawn the Spirit Hall Team.
"I'm so sorry, everyone! I didn't expect to draw the Spirit Hall Team," Lin Yan said, returning to her team with a look of despair.
"It's okay, Yan Yan. We were bound to face the Spirit Hall Team sooner or later," Hong Ying quickly comforted her.
"That's right. Don't feel pressured. No matter which team drew the Spirit Hall Team, the result would be the same. This year's Spirit Hall Team is even stronger than in previous years," the Heaven Dou captain said calmly.
"Thank you, Captain!" Lin Yan blushed slightly.
"Oh, so you only thank the captain and not our Ying Zi?" Song Zhu teased.
"Xiao Zhu, what are you talking about?" Lin Yan playfully hit Song Zhu.
The lighthearted banter lifted Lin Yan's spirits.
"Don't worry, everyone. Just do your best. There's no need to feel pressured. Even your seniors have lost to the Spirit Hall Team before," Ning Fengzhi said, stepping forward to reassure the team.
"Thank you, Senior!"
Ning Fengzhi, who was a few years older, had graduated two years prior. Otherwise, he would have participated in the tournament. With his support, the Heaven Dou Royal Team's strength would have increased significantly. The Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda's enhancement abilities were simply too powerful.
Compared to other support-type soul masters, such as Zhang Yuling, whose enhancement abilities were fixed at 20%, the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda's enhancement increased with each additional soul ring. For example, with one soul ring, the enhancement was 20%, but with two soul rings, it increased to 30%. Each additional soul ring added another 10%. Thus, Ning Fengzhi, as a four-ringed Soul Ancestor, could enhance his teammates by 50%.
This was why the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda was known as the number one support-type martial soul on the continent. However, the heavens were fair. Those with the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda were destined never to become Title Douluo.
Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda could evolve, allowing its user to reach the Title Douluo level, the conditions for doing so were extremely harsh.
The match soon began, and Lin Yongming's team took the stage.
"The third match: Spirit Hall Team versus Heaven Dou Royal Team. Both teams, please enter the arena."
"Let's go! It's our turn again," Chen Wu said eagerly.
Soon, both teams stood on the stage.
"Brother Lin, long time no see! Go easy on us, okay?" Song Zhu greeted Lin Yongming from the opposing team.
"Sure," Lin Yongming nodded.
"You know them?" Bibi Dong asked curiously.
"Yes, I met three of their female members before. We fought once in the Heaven Dou City Grand Spirit Arena," Lin Yongming explained.
"I see. Then you'll take the lead this time," Bibi Dong decided.
"Fine. It's getting boring just standing here without doing anything," Lin Yongming agreed.
"Both teams, release your martial souls and soul rings," Ju Douluo instructed, having overheard their conversation but choosing not to comment.
The Heaven Dou Royal Team consisted of four Soul Ancestors and three Soul Elders, with Hong Ying being a level 44 Soul Ancestor.
"Begin!" Ju Douluo announced as soon as both teams were ready.
Lin Yongming stepped forward, his five soul rings shimmering.
"The vice-captain is taking action. Looks like we can relax," Wu Zhi said with a smirk.
"Yeah, I wonder if he'll use that move."
"Xiao Ling, give him your support," Bibi Dong ordered.
"Got it, Captain," Zhang Yuling replied, activating her first and second soul skills to enhance Lin Yongming.
With Zhang Yuling's enhancements, Lin Yongming felt his power increase slightly, reaching around level 56.
"Flame Spear!" Hong Ying brandished her spear, unwilling to back down.
"Frost Sparrow!"
"Healing Staff!" The three opponents activated their martial souls.
Fifth Soul Skill, Dark Heaven Fluctuation Eye!
Lin Yongming decided not to drag things out and immediately unleashed his fifth soul skill.
The arena darkened as red lines appeared in the air, transforming into eerie, floating eyes.
"What! He's using his fifth soul skill right off the bat? Brother, I asked you to go easy on us!" Ning Fengzhi sighed, rubbing his forehead.
"Here it comes! The vice-captain's signature move. It's a visual feast!" Chen Wu exclaimed excitedly.
During their training, Chen Wu and the others had all fallen victim to Lin Yongming's Dark Heaven Fluctuation Eye.
"This soul skill seems quite interesting," Qian Xunji remarked, watching from the sidelines.
"What is this?" The Heaven Dou Team members instinctively took a step back, but the Fluctuation Eyes had already filled the arena.
"Forget it, let's end this in one move! Fourth Soul Skill, Frost Domain!" Lin Yan shouted.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Blazing Slash!" Hong Ying agreed, unleashing her attack.
"Fine, Fourth Soul Skill, Scorching Tide!" the Heaven Dou captain said reluctantly.
"Thunder Wheel!" A spinning wheel of lightning shot forward, clashing with Hong Ying's Blazing Slash.
"Light Wings!" Wings of light formed on Lin Yongming's back, crossing to attack Lin Yan's Frost Domain.
"Thunder Blade!" Swords of lightning erupted from the ground, striking the Heaven Dou captain's earth-based attack.
Lin Yongming single-handedly countered the attacks of five opponents. Song Zhu, being a support-type soul master, could only provide healing.
"Third Soul Skill, Wind Eagle Feather Strike!" The sixth opponent, an agility-type soul master with a flying-type martial soul, launched his attack.
"Second Soul Skill, Fluctuation Burst!" As the feather-like projectiles closed in, Lin Yongming released a Fluctuation Burst, dispersing them.
"Sorry to end things so quickly. I feel a bit bad," Lin Yongming said with a faint smile.
Before the seven opponents could react, the eyes surrounding them began to shatter.
"Fluctuation Eye, open!" Lin Yongming declared.
Cracks appeared in the air, though it was merely an illusion. At his current level, Lin Yongming couldn't truly tear through space. The Fluctuation Eye's attack merely cut through the Fluctuation Matter, creating the appearance of space being torn apart.
Boom!
All seven opponents fell to their knees, staring at Lin Yongming in shock.
"I've already held back. Do you want to continue?" Lin Yongming asked. He had indeed restrained himself; otherwise, the Dark Heaven Fluctuation Eye would have inflicted serious injuries.
"We admit defeat," the Heaven Dou captain said bitterly. He knew Lin Yongming had held back, as he had felt the scent of death moments ago.
"The Heaven Dou Royal Team has lost. Unfortunately, they are eliminated in the quarterfinals," Ju Douluo announced, giving Lin Yongming a surprised look.
Ju Douluo, standing at the edge of the stage, had felt the full force of Lin Yongming's Dark Heaven Fluctuation Eye.
"This kid's fifth soul skill is stronger than my sixth soul skill was at his level," Ju Douluo thought, astonished.
"This is the power of a Soul King with two black soul rings? He ended the match in less than two minutes!"
"This is insane. There's no way to compete against him."
"He didn't even move in the last match. I thought he was only slightly stronger than a Soul Ancestor, but it turns out he's on a whole different level."
"An excellent soul skill. This move is unbeatable among peers," Qian Xunji said, clearly pleased. "This is what talent looks like!"
"Vice-captain, don't be so harsh. You're really demoralizing us," Dong Xiaofang joked.
"I don't see you being demoralized," Lin Yongming replied.
"Well, I'm actually quite hurt inside," Dong Xiaofang said, pretending to be upset.
"Xiao Ming, does this move have any weaknesses? I've been thinking about it for days and still can't figure out how to counter it," Bibi Dong asked.
"Yes, it does. You need overwhelming strength to break through it," Lin Yongming explained.
"Hearing that makes me feel like I wasted my time asking," Bibi Dong said, rolling her eyes in a somewhat charming manner.
The group then left the stage, feeling somewhat bored.
"Xiao Ming, thanks for securing another victory. But next time, could you not take action? There's no fun in watching you dominate," Lan Yinhuang said, linking arms with Lin Yongming.
"Right, Bibi Dong?"
"Agreed. I'll handle it next time," Bibi Dong nodded.
Only four matches were scheduled for the day, and the third round concluded quickly. However, there was an unexpected upset: the Star Luo Royal Team lost to the Shui Team.
The Shui Team's control abilities were exceptional. With three ice-type control soul masters, two agility-type Frost Sparrows, and one assault-type Frost Bow, they gave the Star Luo Royal Team a hard time. After a grueling ten-minute battle, the Star Luo Team was defeated.
The fourth round soon arrived, determining the top three teams.
By the end of the fourth round, the final three teams were:
Spirit Hall Team
Shui Team
Thunder Team
The next day would feature the fifth round, which consisted of individual matches. The team with the most victories would advance to the finals, while the other two teams would compete in a group match to determine the second finalist.
Unsurprisingly, the Spirit Hall Team had a significant advantage in the individual matches, as all its members were at least Soul Ancestors.
Thus, the Shui Team and the Thunder Team would battle for the final spot in the championship match.
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