"Ding ding ding ding—"
In an instant, the blue soul power feathers rained down continuously, creating a series of dense collisions, yet they failed to pierce through the defense of the three enlarged Phoenix Fire Mirrors.
The Ice Flame Mirror secret technique, which shares the same origins as the Phoenix Fire Mirror but differs in soul power attributes, would have even surpassed an ordinary ten-thousand-year defensive soul skill if Mu Yang had used it.
Even though Huo Wu's mastery of the secret technique wasn't as refined as Mu Yang's, it was still comparable to a ten-thousand-year defensive soul skill. Moreover, with her strength as a Rank 58 Soul King, which rivaled that of many newly advanced Soul Emperors, the Phoenix Fire Mirror was not something a four-ring Soul Ancestor's group attack soul skill could break.
Seeing Huo Wu effortlessly block his fourth soul skill, the Blue Feather Eagle Soul Master hovering in the air felt an overwhelming sense of powerlessness.
Even his most powerful offensive soul skill had no effect, proving that Huo Wu's strength was on an entirely different level—one that he could not hope to match.
"Clang—"
At that moment, as a strong soul power fluctuation erupted, a resounding phoenix cry echoed across the stage. A divine bird, engulfed in golden-red flames, soared into the sky.
Originally, the ultimate moves of the Ice Flame Secret Technique and its elemental variants all formed dragons, such as the Ice Flame Dragon, the Extreme Ice Dragon, and the Extreme Fire Dragon. However, to help its users better unleash its full power, Mu Yang had spent some time developing a phoenix version.
Since then, Shui Bing'er's Extreme Ice Secret Technique ultimate move had changed from Extreme Ice Dragon to Extreme Ice Phoenix, and Huo Wu's Phoenix Fire Secret Technique had transformed from Extreme Fire Dragon to Extreme Fire Phoenix.
For Shui Bing'er, who possessed the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, and for Huo Wu, whose Phoenix Fire Shadow Martial Soul could manifest phoenix flames, the phoenix version of the technique was a much better fit than the dragon version.
Watching the golden-red Extreme Fire Phoenix rise into the sky, the various academy teams seated around the arena were all visibly stunned. Among them, the most shocked were the members of the Shrek team.
Although they weren't the ones facing the Extreme Fire Phoenix, and they weren't entirely sure how powerful Huo Wu's secret technique was, just the aura emanating from it made them realize it was beyond anything they could contend with.
"Fatty, did you see that? Now that's a real Fire Phoenix."
Recovering from his shock, Oscar patted Ma Hongjun on the shoulder and teased him.
Of course, there was another half of his sentence that he left unsaid—just to spare his friend some dignity.
Oscar: What you have is just a fire-breathing chicken!
"Hmph~ Evil Fire Phoenix is still a phoenix! She's a peerless genius—of course, I can't compare to her. Just like you can't compare to Mu Yang from the Blazing Fire Battle Team."
Hearing the underlying mockery in Oscar's words, Ma Hongjun shot back without hesitation.
Come on, we're all in the same boat here! My Evil Fire Phoenix may not be as impressive as the phoenix Huo Wu summoned through her secret technique, and it may not be on the same level as Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix Martial Soul either—but you, Oscar, aren't any better! At least I'm not as awkward as you and your soul incantations!
Oscar: "..."
On the battlefield, the golden-red Extreme Fire Phoenix soared high into the air. Its dazzling phoenix wings flapped as it charged toward Feng Xiaotian.
"Second Soul Skill: Shadow of Fire Bath."
"Fourth Soul Skill: Radiant Sunq!"
Immediately afterward, Huo Wu's second and fourth soul rings lit up consecutively. The three enlarged Phoenix Fire Mirrors that had been protecting her dispersed and returned to six golden-red mirrors orbiting around her.
In that instant, her Phoenix Fire Shadow Martial Soul behind her ignited with a layer of golden-red flames. Under the enhancement of her amplification soul skill, her aura surged dramatically.
At the same time, Huo Wu brought her hands together in front of her chest, where golden-red phoenix flames began to gather.
As she poured an immense amount of soul power into it, within moments, a blazing golden fireball took shape.
"Go!"
Locking onto the Blue Feather Eagle Soul Master in midair with her spiritual power, Huo Wu let out a clear shout. The dazzling golden fireball she held high above her head shot out at an incredible speed.
She had already eliminated five members of the Divine Wind Battle Team at the start with her Repelling Fire Ring. Now, if she could take down this Blue Feather Eagle Soul Ancestor as well, then only Feng Xiaotian would remain.
And once it was down to just Feng Xiaotian—hmph, Huo Wu could crush him however she pleased!
"Not good!"
Sensing the terrifying fire attribute energy contained within the golden fireball, the Blue Feather Eagle Soul Master's expression changed dramatically. His wings flapped rapidly, propelling him to dodge at full speed—he had no intention of taking it head-on.
Was he joking? Even though this was only Huo Wu's fourth soul skill, its soul ring was ten-thousand-years-old, and it was unleashed by a five-ring Soul King. He was merely a Rank 42 Soul Ancestor—what could he possibly do against it? Even his toughest body part, his head, wouldn't survive the impact!
However, to his horror, just as he dodged, the golden fireball abruptly changed direction—continuing to chase after him as if it had some kind of homing ability.
The Blue Feather Eagle Soul Master had guessed correctly. Huo Wu's fourth soul skill, Radiant Sun, not only allowed her to absorb fire-type soul power from allies to enhance its power but also had a locking effect—making it nearly impossible to evade unless one had a special countermeasure.
As the dazzling golden fireball rapidly expanded in his vision, the Blue Feather Eagle Soul Master, who no longer had time to dodge, felt a chilling fear of death creeping into his heart.
At this moment, as he prepared to meet his end, a stray thought flashed through his mind:
"I'm already over twenty years old and still single—I haven't even had a girlfriend yet!"
But just then, the golden fireball suddenly came to a halt in midair. A moment later, as if it had deflated, its overwhelming power quickly diminished.
Then, the golden hue faded, and the fireball transformed into golden-red phoenix flames before dispersing completely.
Huo Wu's voice rang out across the battlefield: "Step down yourself."
Huo Wu knew that with the power of her ten-thousand-year fourth soul skill, Radiant Sun, she could easily kill a Rank 42 agility-type Soul Master. However, in the Soul Master Tournament, killing was not allowed.
Besides, the Divine Wind Academy and the Blazing Fire Academy had a good relationship. Even if this were not a tournament, she wouldn't actually kill him.
Her ability to make Radiant Sun collapse and dissipate at will was thanks to her years of diligent practice with the Phoenix Fire Secret Technique. Unlike soul skills, which functioned more instinctively, secret techniques required conscious control—meaning that long-term training naturally improved her ability to regulate her soul power.
Had this been years ago, even though Radiant Sun was her own skill, she wouldn't have been able to control it with such precision.
Hearing her words, the Blue Feather Eagle Soul Master, who had nearly met death just now, quickly nodded. He shot Feng Xiaotian—who was still struggling against the Extreme Fire Phoenix—a "You're on your own" look before descending outside the arena.
They were all people with dignity. Since Huo Wu had spared him, he had no reason to be ungrateful.
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