NOVEL NEXT Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Brutally Crushing Emperor Dou
Chapter 155: Brutally Crushing Emperor Dou
"Fifth Soul Skill: Holy Sword!"
Qian Renxue's fifth soul ring began to glow.
In the next moment, a longsword engulfed in golden flames appeared in her hand.
With a flash of her figure, Qian Renxue swung the sword toward Feng Xiaotian. The sacred flames on the sword, representing light and judgment, burned fiercely, making Feng Xiaotian's heart shudder.
Without time to think, Feng Xiaotian raised his wolf claws to meet Qian Renxue's attack head-on.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
High in the sky, the two figures constantly shifted positions, their weapons clashing with crisp, ringing sounds that never ceased.
After repeated exchanges, Feng Xiaotian was already covered in wounds, and the sacred flames attached to his soul-powered wolf claws refused to extinguish.
"Feng Xiaotian, you're impressive!"
Qian Renxue stood proudly, her eyes glancing at Xiao Yu in the Nine Star Academy's resting area. "You're the most talented opponent I've faced besides that person. Even the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall doesn't compare to you!"
The Golden Generation of Spirit Hall included Hu Liena, who had innate soul power of around level nine, and Xie Yue and Yan, who only barely reached level eight. In the original story, Feng Xiaotian had been mocked by Xie Yue for his fixation on flashy but impractical self-created soul skills.
After the Soul Master Tournament, Feng Xiaotian had seemingly realized his mistakes. He focused on cultivating his soul power and, in five years, raised his level from 44 to 61, barely catching up with the Golden Generation.
Keep in mind, the Golden Generation had progressed from Soul King to Soul Emperor, while Feng Xiaotian had advanced from Soul Ancestor to Soul Emperor. The gap between the two starting points was evident.
"Thank you for the compliment!"
Feng Xiaotian forced a smile despite his grim expression and said, "You must be the strongest of Spirit Hall's younger generation. Receiving such high praise from Spirit Hall's number one talent makes my life worthwhile!"
As he spoke, the single black ten-thousand-year soul ring on Feng Xiaotian's body flared brilliantly. Countless wind blades converged into a tornado, which he launched toward Qian Renxue in the distance.
Feng Xiaotian understood that Qian Renxue had paused her attacks to prepare a devastating move. His only chance of survival was to strike first.
However, just as Feng Xiaotian unleashed his attack, golden light radiated from Qian Renxue's body. Before the tornado could even reach her, it was swallowed up by the golden glow.
"This is… a domain!"
Within the sky covered by the golden light, Feng Xiaotian clearly felt himself being suppressed in all aspects. His speed and strength were significantly weakened.
"Correct. This is my domain: the Angelic Domain."
Qian Renxue's calm voice echoed throughout the arena. "Within this domain, I am the absolute ruler!"
As her words fell, Qian Renxue raised her right hand. A surge of immense soul power gathered around her right arm and was channeled into the Holy Sword she held.
The sacred sword instantly expanded several times, nearly encompassing the entire stage. Its dazzling brilliance was even more blinding than the sun behind her.
"A talent domain… and a soul bone!"
Beside Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin couldn't help but exclaim. With his experience, he could clearly see that the power currently emanating from Qian Renxue's Holy Sword was enhanced by a soul bone in her right arm.
In the original story, Qian Renxue didn't absorb her second piece of the Angelic Soul Bone Set until after the events at Heaven Dou Palace. However, Xiao Yu's presence as a "butterfly" in this timeline had clearly created a sense of urgency for her to act sooner.
On the stage, Qian Renxue swung her Holy Sword downward with immense force. Sword light scattered like a cascading waterfall, rushing down in torrents.
Feng Xiaotian immediately felt the threat of death. Almost instinctively, he poured all his soul power into forming a protective shield in front of him.
Boom!
The difference in their strength was too great. Feng Xiaotian's soul power shield shattered in less than a second. The direct impact sent him flying off the stage, where he landed heavily outside the arena.
Unlike Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue had a certain appreciation for talented soul masters with unique styles. She held back at the last moment, sparing Feng Xiaotian from fatal injury.
Furthermore, Qian Renxue, in her role as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, might find use for Feng Xiaotian under her banner.
"The third round of the finals, first match: Spirit Hall Academy versus Divine Wind Academy. Spirit Hall Academy team wins!"
The finals were held in Spirit City, and naturally, the referees overseeing the matches were members of Spirit Hall. With their own academy emerging victorious, the referee's announcement carried a tone of elation.
Among the spectators, many soul masters were sympathetic to Spirit Hall, and cheers erupted like waves across the arena.
Amid the thunderous applause, Qian Renxue led the Spirit Hall team off the stage. As she descended the steps, she subtly raised an eyebrow at Xiao Yu.
"This sly woman!"
Xiao Yu sighed helplessly. Huo Wu and Ye Lingling also noticed Qian Renxue's small gesture and rolled their eyes in unison, each pinching the soft flesh at Xiao Yu's waist.
"The third round of the finals, second match: Nine Star Academy versus Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
The referee's announcement was music to Xiao Yu's ears. He hurriedly freed himself from the two merciless hands at his waist, stood up, and swept his gaze over his team. "For this match, the lineup will be myself, Huo Wu, Dugu Yan, Xie Wu, Yao, Cang Mo, and Mei Yi!"
"No support-type soul master?"
Hearing this lineup, Huo Wu immediately questioned.
Xiao Yu shook his head. "The strength of Heaven Dou Royal Academy is below that of Tianshui Academy. Our only goal in this match is to let Dugu Yan vent her frustrations. When the match starts, everyone, go all out and eliminate the other six members with overwhelming force, leaving Yu Tianheng for Dugu Yan!"
Hearing this, Dugu Yan felt a warm sensation in her heart. She had always thought she was just a minor player in Nine Star Hall and that Xiao Yu wouldn't care about her feelings.
"Dugu Yan, Yu Tianheng is yours!"
Xiao Yu said seriously, "Use your strength to show the soul master world that Yu Tianheng, that petty man, isn't even worthy of carrying your shoes!"
"I will. Thank you, Young Hall Master!"
Dugu Yan's eyes flashed with a cold light, and she nodded firmly.
"The match is about to begin. Both teams, please prepare to enter the stage!"
With the soul power of several powerful soul masters, the stage was quickly restored to its original state, and the referee immediately announced the start of the second match.
Once both teams were on stage, they stood face-to-face. Compared to the imposing momentum of the Nine Star Academy team, the Emperor Dou team's morale was visibly low.
And it was no wonder. If they had any confidence, Yu Tianheng and Xue Ying wouldn't have resorted to bribing the referee and instigating trouble in a desperate attempt to disqualify Nine Star Academy.
(End of Chapter)
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