Six Styles· Moon Step—
Huo Yu'er, now back on the Soul Arena stage, looked at Dai Huabin with disdain.
"You're truly this limited, aren't you? You didn't even follow up with a finishing blow. If you had attacked me while I was helpless in mid-air just now, I would've really lost."
At this moment, Dai Huabin finally snapped out of his daze, his face flushing red. Indeed, he had been momentarily blinded by the joy of impending victory, only for her to exploit that opening and return to the stage.
Huo Yu'er then repositioned herself into a fighting stance.
"Now it's my turn."
Though Huo Yu'er could have ended things immediately, Ye Wen had taught her that reputation was crucial for a soul master who aspired to great achievements in the future. Thus, she tried her best to present herself as an upright and virtuous figure.
However, Dai Huabin only felt humiliated by her actions.
By now, Huo Yu'er considered Dai Huabin utterly predictable—still relying on the same old tricks, devoid of any innovation. She decided to end this tedious and nauseating fight as quickly as possible.
"Six Styles · Shave · Triple Strike!!!"
"Six Styles · Finger Gun · Twin Lotus!!"
Seeing Huo Yu'er's murderous intent, Dai Huabin's expression changed for the first time.
Huo Yu'er's speed was simply too fast; Dai Huabin couldn't react at all.
Soon, the crowd fell into silence.
This era was undeniably the age of soul-guiding tools, yet people from the old era often struggled to accept new advancements. Most of Shrek Academy still adhered to the "ancient ways of battle," clinging to traditional combat methods.
The moment Huo Yu'er launched her attack, she sensed a difference in resistance and quickly retreated.
Looking at the yellow shield firmly protecting Dai Huabin, Huo Yu'er's lips curled into a mocking smile.
"Invincible Shield? No, an Invincible Shield is at least a Grade 5 soul-guiding tool. Using it against me would be overkill—it only lasts three seconds. Is this your so-called defense soul-guiding tool? How laughable, the second son of the White Tiger Duke Family."
Everyone on the Douluo Continent knew that the Star Luo Empire harbored the deepest resentment toward the Sun Moon Empire. During the collision of the two continents, the Star Luo Empire had been the frontline of conflict, which was why the White Tiger Dai Family had been forced into complete decline.
But Huo Yu'er recalled the White Tiger Dagger that Dai Hao had given to her mother. It seemed the White Tiger Dai Family wasn't entirely opposed to soul-guiding tools after all.
At this moment, Dai Huabin felt both Huo Yu'er's contempt and the murmurs of the spectators around him. But so what?
In the Douluo Continent, strength was the only true currency. Regardless of the means, as long as it brought power, it was valid.
What infuriated Dai Huabin now was that he had instinctively activated his defensive soul-guiding tool earlier, prematurely revealing his trump card.
Forcing a smile, Dai Huabin said, "Shrek Academy hasn't banned the use of soul-guiding tools, and they even have a department dedicated to them. As long as I'm not using disposable soul-guiding tools, everything I've done is within the rules.
Or are you scared, Huo Yu'er? If you're afraid, just admit defeat! Look at these Grade 3 soul-guiding tools on me—they're not something a pauper like you could afford!"
Huo Yu'er, in her serene state, remained unfazed.
Moreover, such a crude provocation was beneath her.
Though she had already expended half of her soul power, Huo Yu'er believed the advantage in this fight still lay with her.
"Boring tricks. Even if you use soul-guiding tools, so what? The Sun Moon Empire has been fighting the original three nations of the Douluo Continent for years, yet our cultivation system continues to suppress them.
Your reliance on these soul-guiding tools not only reveals your fear of my strength but also your cowardice.
Remember this, Dai Huabin: In the face of absolute power, all flashy gimmicks are meaningless."
"Well said!"
"Absolutely right! Against overwhelming strength, soul-guiding tools are useless!"
"Take him down, little sister! I've bet everything on you winning!"
Support for Huo Yu'er poured in from the stands, making Dai Huabin's expression grow even darker.
At this moment, Huo Yu'er exhaled sharply, raising her index finger before her eyes.
"Everything in this world has its limits."
As her words echoed, her index finger began to rapidly darken.
Rigid Form · Condense—
Though Huo Yuer was still a Great Soul Master below Level 30, far inferior to Dai Huabin in terms of soul power, her true strength lay in her mental prowess. Coupled with her body enhanced by the Odd Velvet Sky-Piercing Chrysanthemum, her control and refinement of soul power rivaled that of a Soul Elder above Level 40.
True Transmission Finger Gun · Hell Thrust—
{T/N: Sounds like a combination of One Piece's Finger Gun and the Raikage's Hell Stab}
At this moment, Huo Yu'er locked onto Dai Huabin with her spiritual force, making him feel as though no matter which direction he tried to evade, there would be no escape.
Huo Yu'er abandoned all unnecessary defenses, focusing her next attack into a single point.
Finally, she coldly stared at Dai Huabin and spoke in a chilling tone.
"Surrender. Otherwise, I can't guarantee I'll hold back my next move. If I cripple you, how will your White Tiger Duke Family explain that?"
This blatant humiliation caused Dai Huabin's face to flush red as he roared, "Who the hell do you think you are looking down on?!"
This simple curse ignited the hatred in Huo Yu'er's heart, a crimson killing intent flashing through her eyes.
Though this duel wouldn't allow her to kill Dai Huabin, Huo Yu'er had already decided to take one of his limbs as repayment for past grievances.
Consider it interest owed—
Shave · Extreme!!!
Huo Yu'er crouched slightly, unleashing the fastest speed of her life. Her entire body transformed into a blue blur, charging straight toward Dai Huabin.
Seeing Huo Yu'er's form rushing toward him at a speed almost imperceptible to the naked eye, Dai Huabin panicked and hastily pulled out two Grade 3 defensive soul-guiding tools, holding them in front of him.
Defensive soul-guiding tools came in two types: energy shields to block soul power attacks and physical shields to defend against physical strikes.
For these tools to activate, they required a soul master of corresponding rank.
A mere two Grade 3 defensive soul-guiding tools—
Huo Yu'er's eyes flashed with disdain as she broke through them in quick succession.
With this thrust, Huo Yu'er intended to take one of Dai Huabin's arms.
In the blink of an eye, Huo Yu'er was less than two meters away from Dai Huabin.
Dai Huabin wanted to flee, but his body felt unbearably stiff. An unprecedented fear of death enveloped him as the pitch-black finger in front of him grew larger and larger.
"I—I'm going to die—"
Just as this thought was about to flash through Dai Huabin's mind, an attack suddenly shot toward Huo Yu'er from the spectator stands!
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