With a dull thud, Wu Feng was sent flying backward.
Despite being bolstered by Ning Tian's soul skills, "Dragon's Fury," and "Dragon's Fire," she was no match for Huo Yuhao's overwhelming strength.
As for the Jasper Slash that had been closing in on Huo Yuhao's back, he effortlessly caught it with his other hand and crushed it with a gentle squeeze.
The difference in pure physical strength and soul power level was stark.
Seeing this, Nanmen Yuner instinctively tried to increase her altitude to evade Huo Yuhao's next move. But in a flash, Huo Yuhao appeared right in front of her, as if he had teleported.
Nanmen Yuner trembled and then fell into a peaceful slumber under the influence of Huo Yuhao's sleep-inducing soul skill.
As for Wu Feng, who had been sent flying? Despite her formidable offensive and defensive capabilities at this stage, she was no match for Huo Yuhao's mental attack. After taking his punch, her vision went dark, and she couldn't get back up.
By now, the outcome of the assessment was clear.
Huo Yuhao looked up at the only remaining opponent—Ning Tian.
Ning Tian bit her moist, red lips lightly, her expression bitter. Her aqua-blue eyes were filled with complex emotions as she slowly raised her hand.
"I give up."
[Achievement triggered!]
[Achieved Ning Tian's "Unrequited Love" achievement. Reward: One Heart Two Use Gu.]
[One Heart Two Use Gu: A second-level Gu insect that allows the user to split their mind into two, making it extremely convenient for commanding an army of insect beasts.]
[Evaluation: Draw a circle with the left hand and a square with the right hand.]
Huo Yuhao was puzzled. Why had Ning Tian's achievement been completed instead of Wu Feng's? Had he not defeated Wu Feng yet?
On the viewing platform, Mu Jin sighed. Huo Yuhao had won, as expected. But she hadn't anticipated that Ning Tian and the others would lose so quickly. From her vantage point, she could see the overall situation but not the finer details. All she saw was Huo Yuhao throwing two punches, and both Wu Feng and Nanmen Yuner fell.
"Spirit Eyes Martial Soul... is this a spiritual attack?" she wondered.
Combined with Huo Yuhao's teleportation soul skill and his inherent strength, he was like a tiger with wings. The championship was undoubtedly within his grasp.
Thinking this, Mu Jin hurriedly stepped down from the platform. Ning Tian and the others were also her students, after all. She needed to comfort them after their loss to ensure they didn't become disheartened.
Meanwhile, in Assessment Area No. 1, Wang Dong's team was facing off against Xie Huanyue's team. The three-on-three soul battle had reached a fever pitch.
Xiao Xiao relied on her Three Lives Soul Sealing Cauldron, while Bai Yan held back Xie Huanyue's rolling ball in the air. Together, they managed to delay Xie Huanyue's advance. Wang Dong, on the other hand, was fighting alone against the Luo brothers, Luo Tianlong and Luo Tianba.
In an instant, Wang Dong's wings flashed, closing the distance between him and the brothers. His second soul ring lit up, and the wings of the Light Goddess Butterfly shone brilliantly.
The golden patterns on his blue wings burst forth with radiant light, making him the most dazzling presence on the battlefield.
Even the teachers on the viewing platform, who hadn't been paying attention to their match, were now captivated.
Wang Dong's second soul skill, Light of Butterfly Goddess, was unleashed.
The Luo brothers, who were mid-soul skill, were instantly engulfed by the golden light. Their mantis blades transformed into dozens of blade beams in an attempt to block the attack, but their efforts were futile.
Whether in terms of soul power level, martial soul quality, or soul ring age, they were far inferior to Wang Dong.
In the blinding golden light, the power of the Light of Butterfly Goddess was released, sending the Luo brothers flying. The referee intervened, rescuing them and eliminating them from the match.
Wang Dong spun gracefully in the air and landed with a flourish. His precise judgment, formidable attack power, and decisive performance earned him the unanimous approval of the teachers on the viewing platform.
While Wang Dong was securing his victory, Xiao Xiao and Bai Yan were enduring Xie Huanyue's full-strength assault.
Xie Huanyue's martial soul, the Rubber Elephant, granted him incredible defense. In the teachers' private evaluations, his current stage rating was even higher than Ning Tian's, a testament to his strength.
Even though Xiao Xiao had gone all out from the start, her attacks were neutralized by Xie Huanyue's first soul skill.
Then, under the impact of Xie Huanyue's "Flesh Bomb," and with the aid of his second soul skill, Xie Huanyue's arm expanded and swept with strange force, sending all Three lives Soul Sealing Cauldron flying.
Xie Huanyue's rotund body fell from the sky, and his arms stretched out again, charging straight at Xiao Xiao. To protect her, Bai Yan took the brunt of Xie Huanyue's third soul skill and was carried off the battlefield by the invigilator.
Xie Huanyue cursed under his breath, frustrated that he had been outmaneuvered by a twin-souled soul grandmaster.
At the start of the soul battle, Xiao Xiao had revealed her trump card—Nine Phoenix Dancing Flute—and unleashed a deceleration soul skill. The battlefield was divided, giving Wang Dong the perfect opportunity to eliminate the Luo brothers in one swift move.
However, Xie Huanyue remained confident. In his team, the Luo brothers were merely his subordinates. The real fighting power was him. With his three-ring strength against two two-ring great soul masters, his chances of winning were still over 70%.
Xiao Xiao, who had been thrown into the air by Bai Yan, was caught by Wang Dong as he rushed over. Wang Dong spread his wings, keeping both of them aloft. Their eyes were red with determination.
"Wang Dong, let me go," Xiao Xiao said, her voice cold. Despite her usually gentle temperament, she was furious. Bai Yan had taken that blow for her!
During their days of training and cooperation, Bai Yan had become the person Xiao Xiao spent the most time with, and a deep bond had formed between them. Xiao Xiao blamed herself for allowing Xie Huanyue to get so close, and her fighting spirit was fully ignited.
Wang Dong retracted his wings and set Xiao Xiao down on the ground.
"Xiao Xiao, I need ten seconds," he said before closing his eyes. The two soul rings on his body—one yellow and one purple—lit up simultaneously as he prepared a powerful move.
Xiao Xiao nodded and strode toward Xie Huanyue. The sound of the Nine Phoenix Dancing Flute grew more intense, and emerald-green light radiated from the jade flute she played. The Three Life Soul-Sealing Cauldrons gathered around her, forming a protective barrier.
Xie Huanyue snorted and launched another "Flesh Bomb" attack. Suddenly, the three cauldrons around Xiao Xiao emitted black light and crashed into each other, merging into one.
A giant cauldron materialized, covered in strange runes and exuding an indescribable majesty.
Xie Huanyue's second soul skill had no effect. He was immobilized, fixed in mid-air, as circles of black light invaded his body. He was shocked to find that he couldn't retract the soul skills he was using, nor could he activate new ones. His soul power was rapidly draining.
The giant cauldron stood tall like a mountain, unshaken by his impact. Xiao Xiao's face grew paler as the black halos around her intensified.
Seconds ticked by. Even the invigilator grew nervous, unsure whether to stop the match. But if he did, how would the winner be determined?
Bai Yan, who had just regained consciousness from the dizziness induced by the purple light, clenched her fists.
"Xiao Xiao, give up!" she shouted. Even if they lost, she didn't want her partner to get hurt.
Xiao Xiao didn't respond. She pursed her lips, and the black halos around her grew stronger. Bai Yan was deeply moved by the determination in Xiao Xiao's eyes.
Even Elder Xuan, who had been munching on a chicken leg on the viewing platform, stopped chewing and nodded slowly in approval. He recognized Xiao Xiao's persistence and perseverance.
Seven, eight, nine...
As the final second arrived, a golden pillar of light erupted from behind Xiao Xiao.
Wang Dong's wings of the Light Goddess Butterfly had turned a brilliant gold, rising like a butterfly bathed in fire.
The golden light transformed into a massive crescent-shaped blade, tearing through the air and filling the arena with an overwhelming surge of soul power.
Xie Huanyue was terrified. No matter how strong his defense was, he knew he couldn't withstand this attack. From the depths of his heart, he cried out:
"I give up!"
"Wang Dong's team wins!"
The referee intercepted the final light blade just in time. The giant cauldron vanished, and Xiao Xiao collapsed from exhaustion. Wang Dong barely managed to stay on his feet.
Bai Yan rushed onto the battlefield and embraced her two partners, cheering:
"We are the top four!!"
Xie Huanyue's body returned to its normal size, but his school uniform was drenched in cold sweat.
For a moment, he had truly believed that Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong were going to kill him. His fat body trembled as he realized that Xiao Xiao's fierce determination was now etched into his memory.
"This woman is not to be trifled with!" he thought.
On the viewing platform, the teachers were silent. They had completely forgotten about the other matches that had ended or were still in progress.
Zhou Yi, watching the trio's efforts, smiled with satisfaction. Perhaps they really could win the championship.
She glanced in Mu Jin's direction but noticed that the other teacher had already left.
"Has Class 9's internal match ended already?" Zhou Yi realized belatedly. "So quickly?"
If their next match was against Class 9, she would give them a surprise. And if the opportunity arose, Zhou Yi intended to teach Mu Jin a lesson.
"Hmph, the ownership of the soul bone isn't up to you," she thought. "It will be mine!"
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