NOVEL NEXT Chapter 80: chapter 80
"Brother, Yan has been kicked down, and I can't use any mental attacks now. The only chance we have to win is by relying on that technique. But this time, you'll have to take the lead" Hu Liena said weakly
"Alright, sister. Don't worry. This time I'll kill all three of them—especially Tianlin." Xie Yue's hatred for Tianlin was overwhelming and his desire to eliminate him burned fiercely.
The two released their martial souls each with four soul rings gleaming in sequence. Hu Liena's soul rings flashed rhythmically—first her fourth ring, then the third, second, and finally the first. With each pulse of light, the red glow on her body intensified, growing ever more dazzling.
Simultaneously Xie Yue wielded his Moon Blades and stood beside her. The red glow enveloped them both, spreading outward like a mist that began to shroud the entire arena.
"Soul Fusion Technique!" Ning Fengzhi exclaimed and his expression turning grave. What had seemed like a certain victory now hung in suspense. He hadn't anticipated the Spirit Hall having such a trump card.
The fusion of two soul masters' martial souls, both above level forty, was a technique capable of rivaling high-level Soul Kings. Judging by the intensity of the light and mist, this move was undoubtedly their ultimate attack.
"Haha! Old bone, now who's in more danger?" Gui Mei gloated It was his turn to look smug.
Gu Rong's nerves were stretched taut Ning Fengzhi shared his unease, but Dugu Bo and Chen Xin exchanged amused glances. They had seen this before. If there was anyone capable of dismantling such a fusion technique, it was Jun Tianlin.
Without hesitation, Tianlin smiled and stepped into the red mist, sword in hand, before the fog could reach his side.
"This fool is asking to die!" Yan sneered from the sidelines. He knew firsthand the power of Xie Yue and Hu Liena's martial soul fusion technique. He expected Tianlin to be annihilated the moment he entered.
Inside the crimson mist, Tianlin's enhanced vision allowed him to see clearly. The two individuals had merged into one—a figure with long flowing hair, wielding an enlarged Moon Blade. The merged form was neither distinctly male nor female.
"You dare to enter this land of death? Witness our fusion technique—Demon Charm!" came a strange, mixed voice, blending both masculine and feminine tones.
Tianlin chuckled "An androgynous fusion technique? It looks impressive, but I doubt it has much practical value."
Infuriated by Tianlin's mockery Xie Yue charged, slashing with the massive Moon Blade.
"The murderous aura of the Seven Kill Sword Technique spreads—the world is ruthless, and blood fills the mountains and rivers!" Tianlin unleashed the first three moves of the Seven Kill Swordsmanship in rapid succession engaging Xie Yue in a fierce duel.
Though Tianlin's soul power was slightly lower, his mastery of swordsmanship gave him an edge Xie Yue, accustomed to overpowering foes with brute force, found himself struggling to keep up and his typical reliance on raw power and the fog's disorienting effect was rendered useless against Tianlin, who could see through everything with his soul bone-enhanced vision.
"Bang!"
Xie Yue stumbled backward, repelled by Tianlin's relentless strikes.
"You've forced us this far. I'll end this now!" Xie Yue's voice hardened with resolve "Witness my self-created soul skill—Full Moon!"
He spun rapidly transforming into a massive, whirling disc. The rotation was eerily silent, absorbing all sound and light creating an illusion of endless devouring emptiness.
Outside the mist, the spectators grew tense. None could see what was happening inside, only hearing the occasional clash of weapons.
"Even a Title Douluo would be cautious in the face of such a technique" Gui Mei declared confidently "Tianlin has no chance of surviving this."
But suddenly, a figure was thrown from the mist—Hu Liena!
She landed heavily a clear footprint visible on her chest.
"It's Nana!" Gui Mei gasped in shock "How is that possible?"
As the red fog dissipated, the scene became clear. Xie Yue's Moon Blades lay scattered on the ground. His body bore several bleeding wounds and Tianlin held him aloft by the neck.
Tianlin untouched save for his slightly disheveled clothing smirked.
"Didn't you vow to kill me? Look at you now—dangling like a rabbit, utterly helpless" Tianlin's tone dripped with disdain "Spirit Hall's so-called 'golden generation'? Laughable. Your performance today was disgraceful."
Xie Yue writhed and unable to speak as Tianlin's grip tightened around his neck.
"Let my brother go!" Hu Liena's voice trembled with desperation. She struggled to stand and her body too weak to support her.
Tianlin glanced at her then sighed "Why push yourself? Stay down." He tossed Xie Yue from the arena where Gui Mei rushed to catch him.
Turning to Hu Liena Tianlin pressed his sword against her forehead "Do you admit defeat? A simple push, and this sword will pierce your skull."
Hu Liena's eyes burned with unwillingness but she knew the truth and her spirit fusion had been broken, her mental strength depleted. There was no fight left in her.
At last she whispered "We... admit defeat."