Chapter 178: Copying Elder Xuan's Strength
"Tell me, how long did you plan this turmoil?"
Elder Xuan's expression darkened as he fixed his gaze on Feng Ling. He wanted to know just how deep Spirit Hall's conspiracy ran.
Feng Ling chuckled lightly, her smile full of malicious delight. "We've had this plan for a long time. We initially thought it wouldn't be implemented anytime soon, but you Shrek Academy went ahead and destroyed so many of our strongholds, and you even caused us to lose a Title Douluo and several Soul Douluos."
Her tone took on a playful edge. "Do you know how many resources it takes to cultivate a Title Douluo? Consider this a little interest we've collected from you."
"Very well!"
Elder Xuan's face grew grim, and his aura suddenly surged. "Since you dare to make trouble at Shrek Academy, then you all shall stay here."
Before the words had even left his mouth, he released his Martial Soul, a majestic Taotie Divine Bull, and nine soul rings slowly rose around him, exuding a vast and boundless aura.
The four red 100,000-year soul rings were particularly eye-catching in the night sky.
Feng Ling, upon seeing Elder Xuan's soul ring configuration, couldn't hide her surprise.
She recalled that before, Zhong Liwu had mentioned that the Star Auction Pavilion had once auctioned a Soul Ring Age Enhancement Card.
It seemed that Elder Xuan's four 100,000-year soul rings were a result of that.
Feeling the terrifying aura emanating from Elder Xuan, Feng Ling dared not be careless. She immediately took out the Martial Soul Replication Mirror that Zhong Liwu had given her.
The mirror was ancient and plain but radiated a mysterious light, seemingly capable of devouring everything.
When Elder Xuan saw Feng Ling take out the mirror, his expression changed, and a grave look flashed in his eyes.
After all, he knew this mirror was the Martial Soul Replication Mirror.
It was this very mirror that Zhong Liwu had used to replicate Old Mu's Martial Soul, allowing the other to successfully take the "Devouring Heaven Spirit Technique."
He never expected Feng Ling would bring the Martial Soul Replication Mirror with her this time, and it made Elder Xuan's heart heavy with unease.
"Perfect, let me experience the power of a Limit Douluo."
Feng Ling's face twisted with a conspiratorial grin, and in the next moment, she infused her soul power into the Martial Soul Replication Mirror.
A beam of light instantly shone on Elder Xuan.
Elder Xuan immediately circulated his powerful soul power, trying to block the light, but no matter what he did, he could not stop it.
When the light reached him, Elder Xuan finally understood what Old Mu had felt. It was as though he was in a state where every secret was exposed.
No matter what means he used, he could not resist.
"So, this is the power of a Limit Douluo?"
"Indeed, extraordinary."
Feng Ling marveled, feeling the immense power within her body.
She put away the Martial Soul Replication Mirror, and a Taotie Divine Bull Martial Soul, identical to Elder Xuan's, appeared behind her.
At the same time, Feng Ling's soul ring configuration, soul power level, and even her aura were indistinguishable from Elder Xuan's.
Feng Ling didn't want to delay any longer and immediately used the immense power within her body to charge toward Elder Xuan.
Seeing this, Elder Xuan knew he had to act.
He had seen the battle between Old Mu and Zhong Liwu before. Although they could replicate their own strength, Martial Soul, and soul power level, due to the inexperience of using the mirror, Feng Ling couldn't possibly match his strength.
Feng Ling was aware of this situation as well. She wasn't trying to win against Elder Xuan; rather, she wanted to use the chaos to destroy Shrek Academy and force the Spirit Hall members to retreat.
The battle between Feng Ling and Elder Xuan erupted above Shrek Academy in an instant.
While battling Feng Ling, Elder Xuan also had to prevent the shockwaves from spreading and causing even more widespread damage.
The power unleashed by a Limit Douluo was enough to destroy heaven and earth, and Shrek Academy, in its current chaotic state, could not withstand it.
"Feng Ling!"
Yan Shaozhe, sensing two Limit Douluo-level auras above Shrek, was initially extremely anxious. But after seeing the figures above, a complicated expression crossed his face.
Back then, he had a connection with Feng Ling, but now she had become a high-ranking member of Spirit Hall, while he was the Dean of Shrek Academy, and the two sides were already opposed.
After seeing that Feng Ling had the same Martial Soul and soul power level as Elder Xuan, Yan Shaozhe realized she must be using the Martial Soul Replication Mirror.
Feng Ling paid no attention to the gazes of the crowd. As time passed, she knew she couldn't continue delaying.
She detected that the high-ranking evil soul masters had almost all retreated, and it was time to end this battle.
" Ninth Soul Skill: Taotie Divine Arrival!"
The ninth red soul ring Feng Ling had copied from Elder Xuan erupted with brilliant light.
Her Taotie Divine Bull Martial Soul behind her rapidly expanded, and at an incredibly fast speed, it charged toward Shrek Academy below.
"You dare!"
Elder Xuan's face changed to one of shock, and his voice was filled with unprecedented killing intent.
He knew how powerful his ninth soul skill was. If this attack landed, Shrek Academy would be completely destroyed.
This was something Elder Xuan could not allow.
He couldn't afford to stop Feng Ling; instead, he instantly activated his Martial Soul true body to withstand the impact of the soul skill's shockwave, or else he would become the academy's culprit once again.
"Leave!"
Seeing that Elder Xuan was delayed, Feng Ling's right hand burst with a signal flare, ordering the remaining hidden evil soul masters to quickly retreat.
After this battle, the disguised evil soul masters within Shrek City would not survive.
She had to use the chaos to ensure their full retreat back to Spirit Hall.
The disguised soul masters received the order and cautiously left Shrek City.
Feng Ling also turned into a streak of light, vanishing above Shrek Academy.
"Boom!"
Elder Xuan used all his strength to withstand the impact of his ninth soul skill.
The raging soul power surged like a tsunami above Shrek Academy.
The deafening boom echoed, and the protective barrier of the academy cried out under the immense pressure, as countless buildings collapsed, kicking up dust that blotted out the sky.
Even so, most of Shrek Academy had been destroyed.
After fully defending, Elder Xuan staggered, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with reluctance and fury.
Meanwhile, Feng Ling had long since disappeared above Shrek Academy, leaving no trace.
...
Jiang Li stood at the top of Star Auction Pavilion, watching the entire battle unfold.
The aftermath of the battle had not yet fully dissipated, and the air was still thick with soul power fluctuations and the scent of smoke.
Jiang Li's eyes were deep as a bottomless abyss, seemingly able to see through everything. Voices echoed in his mind.
As he had guessed...
Feng Ling's actions were nothing more than to create more chaos in Shrek City.
As for what Spirit Hall's next move was, he couldn't yet fathom.
Jiang Li narrowed his eyes, silently contemplating.
Shrek Academy, as one of the top forces on Douluo Continent, had deep foundations. Spirit Hall's actions seemed to be mere destruction on the surface, but there was undoubtedly a greater conspiracy hidden behind it.
If Spirit Hall truly intended to strike a severe blow to Shrek Academy, it was likely that Zhong Liwu would personally intervene.
(END CHAPTER)
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