NOVEL NEXT Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Battle Against Star Luo
Chapter 159: Battle Against Star Luo
In the match against Star Luo Royal Academy, Xiao Yu fielded a formidable lineup: five Soul Ancestors—Mi Yimei, Dugu Yan, Huo Wu, Xie Wu, and Yao—and two Soul Kings—Cang Mo and Yuna.
With the duo of Yuna and Cang Mo capable of unleashing a Martial Soul Fusion Skill powerful enough to counter Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun's Netherworld White Tiger, Xiao Yu had no concerns about unexpected outcomes.
When Dai Weisi of Star Luo Academy saw the Nine Stars Academy lineup, his expression brightened at first but quickly turned grim.
Just like the Emperor Team for Heaven Dou, Star Luo Royal Academy represented the pride of the Star Luo Empire. Even though Dai Weisi was a prince and the leading contender for crown prince, surrendering during the finals was not an option.
Initially, Dai Weisi had a similar strategy to Yu Tianheng from the Emperor Team: survive the first round of Nine Stars Academy's attacks to maintain some dignity.
As for defeating Nine Stars Academy?
After seeing Xiao Yu fend off the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu in an earlier match, Dai Weisi had abandoned such hopes.
The teacher leading Star Luo Royal Academy, a Soul Douluo-level expert, had told Dai Weisi bluntly that Xiao Yu had gone easy when countering the Ice Phoenix attack. Based on the fluctuation of Xiao Yu's spirit power during that strike, the teacher was certain that if Xiao Yu had gone all out, even a Soul Sage-level expert could have perished under that blow.
Dai Weisi hadn't forgotten the brilliance of Xiao Yu's fifth spirit ring when he used that sword technique. If a fifth spirit ability could threaten the life of a Soul Sage, then what about his sixth spirit ability? Could it rival the strength of a Title Douluo?
So, when Dai Weisi noticed that Xiao Yu wasn't participating in the match, his first reaction was joy. Perhaps Star Luo Royal Academy had a chance to win.
But then, realization dawned upon him.
Xiao Yu's absence wasn't a sign of weakness but confidence. He believed that even without him, Nine Stars Academy could secure victory. Was this disdain for Star Luo?
"You'll pay for your arrogance!"
Dai Weisi's gaze locked onto Xiao Yu in the resting area. His voice was icy.
Being looked down upon by an opponent was never a pleasant feeling, and Dai Weisi's cold words were already a testament to his restraint.
Dai Mubai of Shrek Academy, however, wore a grim expression. He had initially assumed Dai Weisi and his team were doomed against Nine Stars Academy. But Xiao Yu's arrogance in not participating in the match left an opening for Star Luo.
Dai Mubai knew the terrifying power of the Netherworld White Tiger firsthand.
Even with his spirit power at level 43 and Zhu Zhuqing's not yet at level 40, their Netherworld White Tiger could match a Soul King in battle. Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, both high-level Soul Ancestors, could unleash a far stronger fusion skill—likely even rivaling a high-level Soul King.
If Nine Stars Academy were to lose, Star Luo Royal Academy would face Shrek Academy in the finals. Without immortal herbs, Dai Mubai didn't believe he could compete with Dai Weisi.
"Damn Xiao Yu, your arrogance will be the death of me!"
Dai Mubai cursed inwardly, his gaze sweeping toward Tang San and Ning Rongrong behind him. If it came to a showdown with Dai Weisi, these two scions of the Upper Three Sects were his only hope.
"Just you? You think our young master needs to step in? I alone am enough to deal with you!"
On the stage, Cang Mo sneered at Dai Weisi's threats.
Dai Weisi glared at Cang Mo. He knew Cang Mo's strength from previous matches—a level 53 Power Attack Soul King. While powerful, Cang Mo was no match for the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of the Netherworld White Tiger.
"Begin the match!"
The referee, sensing the tension in the air, quickly announced the start of the match before retreating to avoid getting caught in the inevitable clash.
As the referee's voice fell, Dai Weisi roared, summoning his White Tiger martial soul. His entire body erupted with white light as his muscles swelled, his golden hair transforming into black and white with white as the dominant color. A king-shaped mark appeared on his forehead, and four spirit rings—two yellow and two purple—floated behind him.
Zhu Zhuyun's black light flared as well, and the same combination of two yellow and two purple spirit rings appeared. With her martial soul activated, Zhu Zhuyun's figure became even more enchanting, her curves emphasized. Particularly noticeable was her ample chest, far surpassing that of her younger sister, Zhu Zhuqing.
Xiao Yu couldn't help but click his tongue in admiration, marveling at the strong hereditary traits of the Zhu family.
In the ranks behind Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, five teammates also unleashed their martial souls. Among them were four Soul Ancestors and one Soul Elder whose spirit power had reached the peak of level 39. This lineup was second only to the Spirit Hall Academy Team and the Nine Stars Academy Team.
Even though the Godwind Academy boasted a single Soul King, Feng Xiaotian, the rest of the team had only three Soul Ancestors, making them far inferior to Star Luo Royal Academy.
If the two teams were to clash, Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun could use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill to hold off Feng Xiaotian while their teammates quickly eliminated the rest of the Godwind team. In such a scenario, it would be hard to say who would emerge victorious.
On the Nine Stars Academy side, their lineup mirrored that of Star Luo Royal Academy. Cang Mo and Yuna, the two Soul Kings, stood at the forefront. Facing the pressure of spirit power unleashed by Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, they sneered. Their martial souls activated, and two yellow, one purple, and two black spirit rings rose around them, instantly overwhelming Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun in terms of aura.
"Another Soul King!"
The moment Yuna revealed her martial soul, the expressions of Ning Fengzhi, Yue Guan, and the other spectators changed. Yuna had not appeared in any previous matches, revealing just how deeply Nine Stars Hall had hidden its strength.
"Zhuyun, fusion!"
Seeing two Soul Kings on the opposing side, Dai Weisi's expression shifted sharply. However, he followed the pre-arranged plan and immediately began fusing with Zhu Zhuyun. If the opponent only had Cang Mo as a Soul King, their Netherworld White Tiger would have had absolute dominance. But now, with two Soul Kings on the field, Dai Weisi felt a flicker of uncertainty.
The martial souls and spirit power of the two merged, and a massive white tiger with translucent fur and black stripes appeared on the arena. Its roar echoed into the heavens, forcing weaker spirit masters in the audience to cover their ears.
Star Luo Royal Academy's team included two support-type spirit masters, a pair of twins whose martial soul was called Shangshan Ruoshui ("Virtue as Gentle as Water"). While their support capabilities didn't match the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, the twins had one unique advantage: their enhancement effects could stack.
As soon as the Netherworld White Tiger appeared, the third spirit rings on the twins lit up, and two deep blue beams of light fell simultaneously onto the tiger's massive form, amplifying its aura to an even more terrifying degree.
"Charge! Crush Nine Stars Academy at full speed!"
Dai Weisi's voice boomed from within the Netherworld White Tiger. The tiger leaped forward, hurtling straight toward Cang Mo and Yuna.
(End of Chapter)
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