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"Good heavens, a Spirit Fusion Technique has appeared!"
At this moment, the audience erupted in excitement.
What was initially expected to be an ordinary spirit battle had turned into something extraordinary with the appearance of a Spirit Fusion Technique.
On regular days, matches featuring soul masters with Spirit Fusion Techniques commanded ticket prices far higher than ordinary matches. Moreover, there was no guarantee that these pairs would use their Spirit Fusion Technique during the battle.
Now, the audience had stumbled upon such a rare spectacle for free—how could they not feel thrilled?
The staff at the Great Spirit Arena were always closely monitoring every match.
Upon spotting the Spirit Fusion Technique, they immediately reported it to their superiors.
Ultimately, the higher-ups of Soto City's Great Spirit Arena unanimously decided to immediately sell the remaining seats and raise the prices.
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's spirit battle had just concluded.
Ning Rongrong walked through the contestant passage with a bright smile. "Zhu Zhuqing, you're amazing. That spirit battle was so easy for you."
Zhu Zhuqing, ever aloof, replied indifferently, "You supported me well too."
Praise always went straight to Ning Rongrong's heart, and her steps grew noticeably lighter.
"I wonder if big brother Tianchen's spirit battle is over yet."
As they returned to the stands, they were met with a surprising sight.
"Why are all these spectators rushing in one direction? Is it a high-level badge spirit battle?" Ning Rongrong whispered.
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "High-level badge spirit battles only take place in Zone One, the central arena. These people are heading to Zone Three."
"Zone Three?" Ning Rongrong nodded faintly, then gasped. "Isn't that where big brother Tianchen is competing?"
Without wasting another moment, Ning Rongrong grabbed a nearby staff member to inquire about the situation.
"Zhu Zhuqing, big brother Tianchen's opponents have a Spirit Fusion Technique…" Ning Rongrong's face paled in shock.
In an arena like the Great Spirit Arena, a Spirit Fusion Technique was nearly invincible.
Especially in two-on-two spirit battles, there had never been a case where a Spirit Fusion Technique lost to ordinary competitors.
Under these circumstances, Ning Tianchen's match was likely in grave danger.
"Let's buy tickets and go see," Zhu Zhuqing said briefly, patting her shoulder.
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"The soul power fluctuations emanating from their Spirit Fusion Technique subtly surpass the limits of a Soul Ancestor—it might even rival an ordinary Soul King," Ning Tianchen thought to himself, his mind forming a judgment.
Having fought mid-tier Soul Ancestors in the sect before, he had never faced an opponent of this caliber.
The gap between a Soul Elder and a Soul Ancestor was vast.
As Sword Elder had once said, "In the face of overwhelming strength, all techniques are mere illusions."
Oscar swallowed hard, his face tense as he stammered, "Tianchen, we've had bad luck. Why don't we just forfeit?"
Having spent time in the spirit arena, he was well aware of the overwhelming power of Spirit Fusion Techniques.
But Ning Tianchen didn't see this as a matter of luck.
Could the records of fifty-plus consecutive victories in the Great Spirit Arena all be attributed to good fortune?
For him, battling geniuses of his generation was already a joyous occasion—there was no reason to retreat now.
"I'll keep fighting. If you want to leave, go ahead!"
A Spirit Fusion Technique wasn't invincible. Otherwise, wouldn't the Golden Triangle or the Legendary Dragon-and-Snake Couple be the strongest on the continent?
The essence of a Spirit Fusion Technique lay in the soul masters themselves. Once the soul masters' bodies were attacked, the fusion state would instantly collapse.
Ning Tianchen's expression hardened, his gaze sharp as he stared at his two opponents.
By the time the Spirit Fusion Technique was complete, the stands were already packed. Some spectators even preferred standing in the aisles rather than leaving.
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"Give up. Our sisters' Spirit Fusion Technique has never been defeated at the Soul Elder level," Yu Die's voice rang out.
Ning Tianchen adjusted his mindset and smiled amiably. "Is that so? I've never lost at my level either. It seems today, one of our records will be broken."
"It definitely won't be ours!" Yu Die smirked confidently.
The fused Variegated Bewitching Butterfly was much larger than before, its guillotine-like wings sharper than ever.
At this moment, Yu Die and Cai Die held nothing back, swinging their guillotine blades toward Ning Tianchen.
"Seven Kill Sword Technique, Sword Control Form."
The Seven Kill Sword blocked in front of him, forming a defensive stance.
The guillotine blades struck the sword, producing a crisp clanging sound.
The Seven Kill Sword itself was incredibly durable and suffered no damage. However, the force of the blows was fully absorbed by Ning Tianchen.
A force nearing that of a Soul King—if it were an ordinary Soul Elder, both arms would have been shattered by now. In contrast, Ning Tianchen merely felt his arms go numb.
"The aerial battlefield isn't my domain. Against such overwhelming force, even my footwork can't make a difference."
Ning Tianchen suddenly realized his chances of victory weren't great.
In a chaotic place like the Great Spirit Arena, revealing his winged external soul bone would likely bring enormous trouble.
After all, not everyone knew about the existence of external soul bones. Most would assume it was a body soul bone, leading to relentless pursuit and persecution.
Without the aid of his soul bone, he truly had no effective way to counter his opponents.
"No, wait—there's still one move."
The cultivation of the Seven Kill Sword could roughly be divided into four stages. The principles of fluidity, stability, speed, and agility were only the first stage.
Before leaving the sect, Chen Xin had already taught him the second stage's goals within a month. However, he had yet to even begin practicing it.
In battle, opportunities for breakthroughs could arise.
If successful, it might turn the tide of the battle. Even if he failed, there would be no real loss. Besides, he wasn't someone who couldn't afford to lose.
"Third soul skill, Winged Sword Ascension."
Ning Tianchen didn't choose to wield the sword directly but instead used his right hand to form a sword gesture, guiding the Seven Kill Sword with soul power.
With a gentle flick of his finger, the Seven Kill Sword suspended in midair responded by slashing accordingly.
Not holding the sword directly meant his arms wouldn't be injured when facing powerful attacks.
"Your third soul skill isn't bad, but it's utterly insignificant against our Spirit Fusion Technique," Yu Die sneered, her tone dripping with mockery.
She acknowledged that Ning Tianchen's third soul skill was strong. Before they activated their Spirit Fusion Technique, such controlled sword attacks could have posed a significant threat.
However, the moment the Spirit Fusion Technique formed, the overwhelming disparity in strength rendered any technique powerless to overcome it.
Oscar still wanted to persuade Ning Tianchen to surrender, but seeing the latter's determined expression, he ultimately held his tongue and quietly retreated from the arena.
Yu Die let out a cold laugh. "Your friend is wiser than you. Are you still refusing to give up?"
Ning Tianchen's expression remained calm. "If you want to fight, then let's fight."
His sword gesture moved, and the Seven Kill Sword unleashed a chilling white sword qi.
The sword's momentum was icy and piercing, like an iron horse trampling across a desolate plain, roaring as it descended.
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