On the day of the finals!
Today, in front of the Pope's Hall, all eyes were focused on the grand stage. The Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament had finally reached its climax.
Amidst the loud announcement from the referee:
"Now, let us welcome the two teams that have advanced to the finals—the Tian Dou Royal Team and the Spirit Hall Team!"
As the words fell, the Tian Dou Royal Team, led by Dugu Yan, and the Spirit Hall Team, led by Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, stepped onto the stage.
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, all Soul Kings, fixed their gazes on Dugu Yan. She was their greatest opponent, so much so that they hadn't dared to face her directly in the semifinals.
They had avoided the semifinals because they couldn't afford to lose. Representing the Spirit Hall, they couldn't suffer a single defeat.
As the referee stepped aside, he declared:
"Summon your martial souls! The finals begin!"
In an instant, both teams summoned their martial souls. Rings of various colors lit up the stage, with four black rings standing out prominently. This match was a true representation of the highest level of competition among the younger generation.
Hu Liena unleashed her soul power, her voice slightly hoarse yet undeniably alluring:
"Dugu Yan, I admit you are the most formidable opponent I have ever faced. But let me make this clear—we will win this match. Brother, let's fuse our martial souls..."
Before she could finish, Xie Yue, wielding two crescent blades, also released his soul power. The two massive surges of energy intertwined and merged in a dazzling display.
With a loud boom, Hu Liena and Xie Yue's figures merged completely. In the blinding light, a tall, androgynous figure with long flowing hair and two massive crescent blades emerged.
In the next moment, a thick red mist erupted from the figure, spreading rapidly across the stage.
This was the Demon Fox Enchantress—a fusion skill focused on control. The red mist created a domain that reduced the senses, soul power, and movement speed of anyone within it by 50%. Only those within the fusion skill or those with soul power or spiritual power at the level of a Peerless Douluo could see through the mist.
The power of the domain was undeniable. Even among Title Douluos, not everyone possessed a domain, and its strength was unquestionable.
Dugu Yan frowned slightly. Unable to see through the red mist, she could only test the waters:
"Shi Mo, Shi Ge, you two focus on defense. Yu Tian Heng, Osler, Yu Feng, you look for opportunities to attack and gather information about the mist. Ling Ling, stay behind me and don't wander off."
She quickly issued her commands.
Shi Mo and Shi Ge, the two brothers, roared and raised their Black Tortoise Shields, activating multiple soul skills to maximize their defense.
Soon, the red mist enveloped them, and the effects were immediate. Their senses were dulled, their soul power suppressed, and their movements slowed. It was as if they had been shackled.
The Demon Fox Enchantress moved swiftly through the mist, its figure flickering in and out of view. The suppressed senses of the Tian Dou team made it nearly impossible to track its movements.
"Osler, Yu Feng, follow me! You support me. If he won't come out, we'll force him out!"
Yu Tian Heng roared. As a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon soul master, he had some pride to uphold. He wanted to prove his strength.
But honestly, with his level 44 soul power, any member of the Spirit Hall team could easily overpower him.
The Spirit Hall team, including their reserves, all had soul power above level 45. If it hadn't been for Dugu Yan's presence in the semifinals, even their Soul Ancestors could have secured the victory.
Dugu Yan shouted coldly:
"Yu Tian Heng, get back here! I told you to wait for an opportunity, not charge in recklessly."
Yu Tian Heng heard her but chose to ignore her. With Osler and Yu Feng, he disappeared into the red mist. Once the team's main attacker, he now had to follow orders. He couldn't accept it. He wanted to prove himself.
Yu Tian Heng believed that with Osler and Yu Feng's support, even if they couldn't win, they could retreat safely.
But then, Yu Tian Heng was defeated...
From within the mist, muffled groans and cries of pain from Yu Tian Heng, Osler, and Yu Feng soon fell silent.
"That idiot!"
Dugu Yan cursed under her breath. Unfortunately, she lacked offensive soul skills, or she wouldn't have needed Yu Tian Heng at all.
Her skills were more supportive and defensive: Jade Phosphorus Red Poison, Jade Phosphorus Blue Poison, Jade Phosphorus Purple Poison, Jade Phosphorus Maze, and Jade Phosphorus Heavenly Shield. In contrast, her grandfather's skills were more offensive: Jade Phosphorus Poison Fire, Crimson Python Strangle, Corrosive Black Viper, Jade Phosphorus Maze, and Jade Phosphorus Heavenly Shield. If she had her grandfather's skills, she would have already taken the fight to them.
After dealing with Yu Tian Heng, Osler, and Yu Feng, the Demon Fox Enchantress reappeared, flickering in and out of view. It launched attacks on Shi Mo and Shi Ge before vanishing again, leaving the brothers struggling to keep up.
Dugu Yan narrowed her eyes. She couldn't locate the Demon Fox Enchantress in the sea of red mist. Even her poison was useless without a target.
Soon, Shi Mo and Shi Ge were overwhelmed and thrown off the stage.
"Jade Phosphorus Heavenly Shield!"
Dugu Yan shielded herself, standing her ground and waiting for the enemy to attack.
But Hu Liena and Xie Yue chose to deactivate their fusion skill. The red mist gradually dissipated, allowing everyone to see the situation on the stage clearly.
Yu Tian Heng, Osler, Yu Feng, Shi Mo, and Shi Ge had all been knocked off the stage. Only Dugu Yan and Ye Ling Ling remained, surrounded by the Spirit Hall team.
Hu Liena spoke solemnly:
"Dugu Yan, we've studied your soul skills. Your fifth soul skill is both a shield and a deadly poison."
"You are powerful, but can you hold out against our combined assault? We acknowledge your strength, but you must know—you've lost."
Dugu Yan looked at Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan, and the four Soul Ancestors surrounding her, ready to attack at any moment.
She sighed. She didn't care about winning or losing, but she regretted not being able to bring back the Wisdom Skull Bone:
"You've won."
With that, Dugu Yan retracted her martial soul, took Ye Ling Ling's hand, and walked off the stage with grace.
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan felt a wave of relief. If Dugu Yan had chosen to fight, they would have had to sacrifice two or three members to withstand her poison while the others delivered the final blow.
On the Pope's platform, Bibi Dong smiled. They had won after all. She announced:
"It seems the match has concluded. As the Pope, I declare the Spirit Hall Team the champions of this Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. The Spirit Hall Team may now send a representative to claim the final prize."
Just as the celebration was about to begin, a calm voice echoed from above:
"It seems you're all very happy. Then I must do something to spoil the mood. Over a decade ago, I killed the previous Pope. Today, I will destroy this Pope's Hall!"
The crowd looked up in shock. High above, a ragged figure in black robes stood—Tang Hao, who had been persuaded by Yu Xiao Gang to come and destroy the Pope's Hall.
(End of Chapter)
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