Even a sect as powerful as the Divine Fire Sect, which possessed two Soul Emperor–level experts, was defeated by Shrek Royal Academy. The importance and strength of soul spirits were self-evident.
Although the method of fusing with soul spirits was now widespread, not everyone could possess a powerful soul spirit.
The seven members of the Shrek team were not only incredibly strong themselves, but their soul spirits were also among the most powerful.
Under such unity, even though Fire Dance and Fire Wushuang were both Soul Emperors, they still couldn't match Shrek.
Of course, if the four Soul Sects of the Divine Fire Sect had all reached the Soul King level, the result might have been different.
When the second match of the fifth round ended, all the teams began reviewing their performances and preparing for the next battle. The third match of the fifth round, scheduled for the next morning, between the Sword Sect team and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect team, was already the focus of everyone's anticipation.
Two mighty teams,who would emerge victorious?
Judging from appearances, the Sword Sect team's strength was clearly greater. With all members at least Soul Kings and two Soul Emperors among them, they were strong enough to rival the Royal Academy team of the Martial Soul Empire.
Although the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect was formidable, they only had three Soul Kings; the other four were Soul Sects.
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The next morning, the third match of the fifth round began. The fourteen members of the Sword Sect and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect teams silently awaited their entrance in the preparation area.
As the referee introduced each participant, the Sword Sect's captain Ao Bi'an and vice-captain Ao Wujiu walked side by side. On their jade-green uniforms, a white and a black jade sword gleamed on their chests.
Behind them stood five teammates, calm and confident. Each bore a sword emblem in a different color,red, gold, blue, brown, and green.
As the future prodigies of the Sword Sect, destined to become the Black and White Sword Saints and the Five Elements Sword Masters, their appearance immediately drew thunderous cheers, rivaling even the popularity of the Phoenix Goddess Shui Bing'er.
Opposite them, the three brothers Yu Zhantian, Yudi, and Yuren led the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect team. Behind them were four Soul Sect–level teammates. The seven stood together, resolute and fearless, even when facing such a powerful opponent.
The Sword Sect team was undoubtedly strong, but the geniuses nurtured by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect were not weak either.
At that moment, the seven of them seemed to merge into one, as if a true dragon was roaring from within, shaking heaven and earth.
Ao Bi'an and Ao Wujiu stepped forward, raising their right hands. Two swords, radiating peerless sharpness, appeared in their grasp.
"Sword Sect team, Captain Ao Bi'an, Martial Soul: Illusory Light Sword, Level 62, Power Attack type."
"Sword Sect team, Vice-Captain Ao Wujiu, Martial Soul: Wind and Thunder Sword, Level 61, Agility Attack type."
"Sword Sect team, Jin Bi Lie, Martial Soul: Diamond Sword, Level 55, Power Attack type."
"Sword Sect team, Yan Haoming, Martial Soul: Fire Punishment Sword, Level 55, Power Attack type."
"Sword Sect team, Shui Miaomiao, Martial Soul: Azure Water Sword, Level 55, Power Attack type."
"Sword Sect team, Ding Yanfeng, Martial Soul: Earth Splitter Sword, Level 55, Power Attack type."
"Sword Sect team, Lin Yusen, Martial Soul: Verdant Wood Sword, Level 55, Power Attack type."
Under the captain's lead, all seven released their Martial Souls. Seven longswords of different colors, each radiating terrifying sword energy, flew out at once.
Their soul rings,two yellow, two purple, and one black, or even two black for the strongest,rose in perfect harmony. The seven locked their razor-sharp gazes onto their opponents.
They were all personally selected by Oscar. Ao Bi'an and Ao Wujiu were his direct disciples, and the other five were registered disciples. With Oscar's personal guidance, how could they be anything less than extraordinary?
Facing such terrifying opponents, the seven of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect roared as one. Seven colossal Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragons manifested, each exuding a fierce, domineering aura. Their soul rings flared brilliantly.
Even more astonishing, before the three brothers Yu Zhantian, Yudi, and Yuren appeared three massive dragons wreathed in thunder,Thunderstorm Dragons,their soul spirits.
The Sword Sect's seven did not release their own soul spirits; they didn't need to.
Even though their opponents possessed the world's strongest beast Martial Soul, the gap in power was simply too vast. Using soul spirits would have been overkill.
As the referee announced the start of the match, the three Thunderstorm Dragons charged forward.
Meanwhile, the seven from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect assumed a special formation, merging their Martial Souls and power together.
Ao Bi'an and Ao Wujiu struck first, their swords flashing as their soul rings lit up. They met the three Thunderstorm Dragons head-on, battling fiercely.
The other five,Jin Bi Lie, Yan Haoming, Shui Miaomiao, Ding Yanfeng, and Lin Yusen,did not attack directly. Instead, they formed the Five Elements Formation. The combined power of their five swords was so immense that even Ao Bi'an and Ao Wujiu together might not have been their match.
In the blink of an eye, Ao Bi'an and Ao Wujiu cut down the three Thunderstorm Dragons. But just then, the seven of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect fused completely, transforming into a colossal thirty-meter-long dragon.
Its massive body gleamed with scales as bright as polished armor, its claws sharp and terrifying, lightning coursing across its form.
As the dragon appeared, the very sky darkened, thunder rumbling and wind howling.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon roared, its dragon might palpable.
"Winds rise, clouds gather, the dragon commands the heavens,Seven-in-One Fusion Skill: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon True Body!"
Combining the power of three Soul Kings and four Soul Sects, they unleashed strength on par with a Soul Saint using Martial Soul True Body.
This was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's trump card.
Ao Bi'an and Ao Wujiu exchanged glances, then stepped onto their flying swords and rose into the sky.
Ao Bi'an's Illusory Light Sword blazed with radiant light, while Ao Wujiu's Wind and Thunder Sword crackled with lightning and roared with gales.
"Illusory Light,Ten Thousand Swords Return to One!"
"Wind and Thunder,Wind and Thunder Sword Formation!"
The two Soul Emperors unleashed their strongest attacks. Countless sword lights locked onto the enormous dragon.
The dragon roared, its claws crackling with lightning as it clashed with the endless blades in midair.
The two Soul Emperors fought valiantly, their swords imbued with the profound swordsmanship taught by Oscar himself.
For a time, they held their ground evenly against the dragon.
But the dragon's massive tail suddenly swept through the air, striking Ao Wujiu and hurling him dozens of meters away. Its claw, crackling with thunder, then lunged for Ao Bi'an.
The brothers held their ground with all their might, buying time for their five junior brothers below.
The giant dragon, aware of this, turned its focus downward, its maw gathering thunder before unleashing a massive lightning beam at the five forming the sword formation.
At that moment, the sword formation erupted in five-colored light. The five longswords expanded to ten meters long, cutting through the sky.
The five below,Jin Bi Lie, Yan Haoming, Shui Miaomiao, Ding Yanfeng, and Lin Yusen,combined their strength. Their swords met the lightning head-on, shattering it completely.
Controlling the five giant swords, they launched their counterattack.
The Five Elements Sword Formation, created by Oscar himself, was only partially mastered by the five, yet even so, it was enough to deal with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
With Ao Bi'an and Ao Wujiu assisting from above, sword energy filled the sky. The dragon was forced into a desperate defense.
The five elemental sword intents,metal, fire, water, earth, and wood,intertwined, amplifying each other's strength to the extreme.
The battle raged as the dragon's might waned. Its tail was severed, one of its horns shattered. Its majestic form began to break apart, scales scattering as its body faltered.
Jin Bi Lie and the others formed a hand seal. The five giant swords transformed into beams of light that struck the dragon together.
"Five Elements Execution!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The enormous dragon shattered into pieces. The fusion skill broke apart, and Yu Zhantian's team crashed heavily to the ground, unconscious.
Despite giving their all, they failed to defend their sect's honor.
Ao Bi'an and Ao Wujiu hovered in midair, their robes fluttering, exuding the regal aura once associated with the Eternal Emperor.
Below, the five withdrew their sword formation, pale but satisfied. The formation had drained them greatly, yet it had completely crushed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and secured them a place in the semifinals.
The audience stared in awe as the victorious Sword Sect team descended from the stage, wondering how anyone could possibly stand against them.
The morning matches ended. In the afternoon came the final match of the fifth round: the Clear Sky Sect versus the Angel Temple Academy team.
The two teams were evenly matched, each with three Soul Kings and four Soul Sects.
The Clear Sky team all wielded the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul. Their captain, Tang Zhang, was Level 55; vice-captain Tang Wei, Level 54; and teammate Tang Xu, Level 53.
The Angel Temple's three Soul Kings were Ye Zhongguang, Martial Soul: Twin-Winged Angel, Level 56; Jin Yu, Martial Soul: Golden Crocodile, Level 54; and Qian Guzhenshan, Martial Soul: Coiling Dragon Staff, Level 53.
On the stage, both sides stared coldly at each other. The younger generation knew well the grudges between their elders.
Though there was no outright hatred, every one of them longed to win glory for their families.
Defeating the other side would not only prove their strength but also earn honor for their elders.
When the referee finished introductions and announced the start, the atmosphere instantly turned fierce.
The Clear Sky team immediately formed the Clear Sky Formation, preparing to use their sect's ultimate technique.
In response, Ye Zhongguang, Jin Yu, and Qian Guzhenshan released their soul spirits,Radiant Bird, Golden Armored Earth Dragon, and Purifying Dragon.
The three launched their strongest attacks, fighting alongside their soul spirits as they charged toward the Clear Sky Formation.
The remaining three attack-type members advanced as well, supported by one auxiliary member.
If it came down to formation strength, the Clear Sky Formation was superior. Even the simplest version was beyond what the Angel Temple team could normally handle.
After all, both sides had similar overall strength, but with the Clear Sky Formation, Tang Zhang's team gained the upper hand.
However, Ye Zhongguang's side had soul spirits, three of them at the ten-thousand-year level,equivalent to three additional Soul King–level allies.
This greatly reduced the gap.
Moreover, if they could break through the formation's core,Tang Zhang,the formation would collapse, turning the tide in their favor.
Seven Clear Sky Hammers clashed with the opponents and their soul spirits, erupting in thunderous explosions.
Ye Zhongguang and his companions held their ground, their top-tier Martial Souls with soul spirit assistance matching even the enhanced hammers.
The three Soul Sects behind them struggled, barely protected by their stronger teammates. The formation-enhanced hammers were simply too fierce.
Only thanks to their auxiliary teammate's full support did they avoid being crushed outright.
Still, they were not weak,they were the descendants of the Angel Temple's elders, each possessing a top-tier Martial Soul.
Ignoring all others, the six of them and their three soul spirits focused solely on Tang Zhang, the formation's core.
If he fell, the formation would collapse.
But the Clear Sky team knew this too. Seven hammers surrounded and defended Tang Zhang, striking furiously at anyone who approached.
The battle was fierce and chaotic, soul skills lighting up the arena.
Finally, Qian Guzhenshan's Coiling Dragon Staff broke through a hammer's defense and struck Tang Zhang directly.
Tang Zhang staggered, the formation faltering. Seeing the opening, Ye Zhongguang and Jin Yu pressed their attack, their soul spirits lunging as well.
Boom!
Tang Zhang was blasted away, spitting blood. The formation shattered.
With their formation broken, the Clear Sky team fell into disadvantage, but they refused to surrender.
Though weakened, their opponents had also spent much energy. The Clear Sky members unleashed their signature techniques,Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer and Haotian Nine Arts,fighting desperately.
However, lacking soul spirits and support-type members, their power waned quickly.
Once their first offensive failed, they had no way to recover.
One by one, Tang Zhang and his teammates were defeated. The Angel Temple Academy team emerged victorious.
They stood tall like proud phoenixes, gazing down at the fallen Clear Sky team with open provocation.
Tang Zhang and the others looked grim, but defeat was defeat.
In the first clash between the Clear Sky Sect and the Angel Temple since their return to the public eye, the Angel Temple triumphed completely.
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