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After Zhu Zhuqing pulled Zhu Zhuyun away, the Star Luo Imperial Team was completely engulfed by the Phoenix Meteor Shower and White Tiger Meteor Shower!
Kaboom! Crackle crackle!
The overwhelming area-of-effect attacks left the Star Luo Imperial Team incapacitated.
When the meteor showers finally subsided, the members of the Star Luo Imperial Team were sprawled across the battlefield, with Daiwei suffering the most severe injuries.
Why? Because Dai Mubai had concentrated his White Tiger Meteor Shower entirely on Dai Weisi. The full force of the White Tiger Meteor Shower, combined with the dual Phoenix Meteor Showers, was simply too much for Dai Weisi—a mere forty-ninth-level Soul Elder—to withstand.
As for the other members of the Star Luo Imperial Team, they were utterly battered by the attacks from Soul Emperor and Soul King-level opponents.
Now, the only member of the Star Luo Imperial Team still capable of fighting was Zhu Zhuyun.
"First Soul Skill: Healing!"
Ye Lingling activated her first soul skill—not to heal her teammates, but to heal their opponents. She feared that if she didn't act quickly, the opposing team might suffer fatalities.
At this point, Yu Tianxin also stepped in. His arms transformed into dragon-like appendages, and he began tossing the six unconscious members of the Star Luo Imperial Team out of the arena one by one.
"Wait a moment, Tianxin-ge! Leave Dai Weisi to me!"
Dai Mubai suddenly called out, then ran forward, grabbed Dai Weisi by the leg, and slammed him against the ground several times (think of Hulk smashing Loki). After thoroughly enjoying himself, Dai Mubai tossed Dai Weisi out of the arena.
Yu Tianxin could only sigh in exasperation. Just how deep was their grudge? They were brothers, after all!
Now, the only opponent left on the field was Zhu Zhuyun. Sensing the situation, the Shrek Academy team tactfully stepped aside, leaving Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun to face off in a one-on-one duel.
"It seems I'm the last one standing. So, I guess I'm your prey now, huh? Come on, Zhuqing! Defeat me!"
Zhu Zhuyun assumed her battle stance. Though she knew she had already lost this match—and perhaps even her life—she felt no regret.
Back then, when she drove Zhu Zhuqing away, it was only to protect her younger sister from the brutal power struggles within the imperial family. Despite the harshness of her actions, Zhu Zhuyun deeply cared for Zhu Zhuqing. However, in the ruthless world of imperial politics, there was no room for familial affection.
Even though she desperately wanted to save her younger sister, born of the same parents, she couldn't intervene directly without risking her own downfall. Instead, she personally suppressed Zhu Zhuqing, carefully controlling the pressure to avoid causing irreversible harm.
Eventually, she personally expelled Zhu Zhuqing from the Star Luo Empire to shield her from potential dangers along the way—such as being killed or humiliated. Zhu Zhuyun had secretly followed Zhu Zhuqing until Li Luochen took her under his wing.
Li Luochen's subsequent rampage through the Star Luo Empire stemmed from his conflict with the imperial family. The imperial family had amassed forces to deal with them, but ultimately, it was the dirty deeds of the imperial family that caused the Dai Tianxing family to be framed. Li Luochen had been helping them, which led to his being hunted by the Star Luo Imperial Family.
As the eldest daughter of the Zhu family and a Grand Duchess, Zhu Zhuyun was well aware of the imperial family's corrupt affairs. She understood what kind of person Dai Weisi was. Once Dai Mubai was dealt with, Dai Weisi would surely turn his attention to Zhu Zhuqing.
Though Zhu Zhuqing might not die, she could easily become Dai Weisi's plaything—a fate worse than death. Zhu Zhuyun believed that as the elder sister, she alone should endure the corruption of the imperial family. Zhu Zhuqing must not suffer the same fate!
"Martial Soul Activation!" ×2
Both Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun summoned their spirit weapons. Their figures became more graceful, their bodies slimmer, and sharp claws emerged on their hands.
Their eyes turned into vertical yellow pupils!
"Nether Thrust! ×2"
Both sisters unleashed their first soul skills simultaneously. Their claws extended rapidly, doubling their speed as they lunged at each other with deadly precision. This was a close-range, single-target attack.
Their claws clashed violently, nearly sparking with the intensity of the impact. Both were agility-focused attackers, moving at blinding speeds like two shadows colliding.
"Nether Hundred Claws! ×2"
With rapid body rotations and razor-sharp claw strikes, both unleashed over a hundred attacks on the same spot within seconds. This was another close-range, single-target skill with devastating power.
These two soul skills were part of the Zhu family's legacy as Shadowy Spirit Cats. Developed by their ancestors, these skills were perfectly suited to the Shadowy Spirit Cat's attributes.
Since both sisters were at forty-seven levels and shared identical first and second soul skills, neither could break through the other's defenses. However, Zhu Zhuqing's superior speed gave her a slight edge, while Zhu Zhuyun's greater experience allowed her to hold her ground.
"Third Soul Skill: Nether Charge!"
"Fourth Soul Skill: Nether Shadow Step!"
Zhu Zhuyun's enhancement skill was her third soul skill, transforming her into a streak of purple light. Her attack power increased by fifty percent, and her speed doubled.
Though this was a standard enhancement skill, Zhu Zhuyun's combat experience made it appear more formidable.
However, Zhu Zhuqing's enhancement skill was far from ordinary. It was the result of Li Luochen's meticulous selection of the best spirit beast for her. To encounter the Shadow Sprite, Li Luochen and Zhu Zhuqing spent half a month in the Star Dou Forest.
This was already an incredibly lucky find; under less fortunate circumstances, they might have waited months without success.
Zhu Zhuqing's fourth soul skill, Nether Shadow Step, placed her in a state of dark stealth, doubling her attack power and quadrupling her speed. Her attacks carried the attribute of dark energy!
The sheer potency of this enhancement rivaled that of thirty-thousand-year-level skills. Even the Star Luo Imperial Family's White Tiger martial soul, with its fifth soul skill, White Tiger Demon God Transformation, couldn't compare to the Nether Shadow Step.
On the battlefield, streaks of black and purple light collided with incredible speed, leaving the "geniuses" of various academy teams in awe.
They couldn't keep up with Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun's movements—even from the sidelines. How could they possibly hope to match Zhu Zhuqing in a Spirit Battle?
Many agility-focused soul masters from various academies watched the sisters' duel intently, with some gaining valuable insights.
For them, participating in this final match was truly worth the journey!
Among the spectators with Conqueror-level spirit power or higher, it was clear that Zhu Zhuyun was beginning to show signs of fatigue. It wouldn't be long before she fell.
Whoosh!
The two streaks of light paused, and Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing stood facing each other on the battlefield. However, Zhu Zhuyun was panting heavily, sweat dripping down her beautiful face, while Zhu Zhuqing, though breathing unevenly, was in far better condition.
"Zhuqing, let's settle this with one final move. Fourth Soul Skill: Nether Slash!"
Zhu Zhuyun brought her hands together above her head, her clawed fingers fusing into a blade about a foot long. Infused with soul power, a black energy blade materialized in her hands.
"Third Soul Skill: Nether Spider Goddess Slash!"
Zhu Zhuqing mirrored her sister's movements, her claws merging into a blade twice as long—two feet in total. Infused with soul power, a black-purple energy blade formed in her hands.
Clang! Ring!
The two sisters exchanged a single decisive strike, instantly appearing in each other's previous positions.
But their conditions were vastly different. Zhu Zhuqing stood tall, while Zhu Zhuyun knelt on one knee, defeated.
Zhu Zhuqing wins!
Shrek Academy team wins!
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