Chapter 218: Shui Bing'er's Scheme, A Perfect Control-Type Spirit Master!
As both sides released their Martial Souls, the difference in lineup became clear at a glance.
Thunder Academy had 4 Spirit Ancestors in total.
Skywater Academy had 3 Spirit Ancestors, with Xue Wu being a support type Spirit Ancestor.
In other words, even without Yu Tianlin, Thunder Academy still held a slight advantage in terms of Spirit Ancestors.
But that advantage did not mean everything. Elephant Armor Academy had 3 Spirit Ancestors as well, and they still lost to Blazing Fire Academy, who only had 2. Sometimes, numbers were nothing more than decoration.
No more small talk.
With both sides' Martial Souls released, the referee gave the order, and the match officially began. Thunder Academy immediately launched their offensive.
Yu Tianlin charged first. Beside him were Lei Tian, a level 42 Power Attack type, Lei Quan, a level 41 agility type, and 2 other Spirit Ancestors. All 5 surged forward at once.
As vice captain, Lei Dong, a level 43 control type, did not rush in. Instead, he planted himself in place and used the 8 spider legs of his Thunder Spider Martial Soul to inject lightning into the ground, trying to establish a favorable field advantage.
A support type remained in the rear as well, continuously amplifying Thunder Academy's power so the coverage of Lei Dong's lightning field could expand.
It had to be said, Thunder Academy held a psychological advantage over Skywater Academy. That advantage was fully displayed in their charge, especially with Yu Tianlin leading the front line. Their momentum looked unstoppable.
Yet Skywater Academy showed no fear.
Their 3 strong attackers and 2 agile attackers pushed forward to meet them. Shui Bing'er remained still, her gaze locked on Yu Tianlin. Her eyes were calm, filled with confidence.
At the back, Xue Wu, Skywater Academy's only support type, began to dance.
Her black hair fluttered as she moved with grace. At the same time, her 4 Spirit Rings flashed in alternation. Circles of blue light spread outward from her position, and above the central arena, dark clouds gathered in an instant.
Raindrops fell, quickly forming a curtain of water that enveloped the arena.
Right from the start, both sides were establishing field advantage at the same time.
Lei Dong sent lightning underground.
Xue Wu summoned rain across the arena.
Rainy weather would normally be a massive advantage for Skywater Academy against most teams. But they were facing Thunder Academy. Water conducted electricity. Wasn't this basically handing Thunder Academy a knife and politely pointing it at their own throats?
And it wasn't just that.
Both teams had 2 people staying in the back while 5 advanced. But Thunder Academy's 5 included Yu Tianlin, 2 Spirit Ancestors, and 2 Spirit Elders.
Skywater Academy's 5 had only 1 Spirit Ancestor and 4 Spirit Elders.
With such a difference in strength, how did they dare to charge head-on like this?
From the outside, Skywater Academy's moves looked like one blunder after another.
But Yu Tianlin didn't think so.
Based on his understanding of Shui Bing'er, she would never make an arrangement like this without a reason.
The next moment, she gave him the answer.
Just as the 2 sides were about to collide, a dazzling purple light burst forth. Shui Bing'er activated her 3rd Spirit Skill.
3rd Spirit Skill, Ice Resistance Ring!
A ring of icy blue light erupted from her body and shot forward. Under her precise control, it did not touch her teammates at all. Instead, it locked onto Yu Tianlin and the other 4, pushing straight toward them.
A chill crawled over Yu Tianlin's body. He tried to force it back, but it kept pressing forward.
Yu Tianlin's Spirit Power erupted. He directly resisted the repulsive force and did not move an inch.
But just because Yu Tianlin could withstand it did not mean his teammates could.
This was a thousand year Spirit Skill.
Lei Tian and the other 3 were forced backward. In that brief instant, Skywater Academy's 5 surged forward, cutting in and surrounding Yu Tianlin as they prepared to strike.
A single move.
With only 1 skill, Shui Bing'er separated Yu Tianlin from his main force and instantly created a 5 on 1 advantage.
Yu Tianlin was not afraid of being surrounded, but he still had to admit it.
Shui Bing'er's control was terrifying.
Behind him, Lei Dong saw the situation and immediately took action as well. He had no intention of letting Skywater Academy's control type steal the spotlight. He guided the lightning he had planted underground to surge forward, trying to support Yu Tianlin.
Then Lei Dong's expression abruptly changed.
He discovered that a thin layer of ice had formed across the ground.
His underground lightning was isolated.
The ice was not thick, but it was not something he could break through in a short time either.
"This…" Lei Dong blurted out, his scalp going numb. "That Shui Bing'er, she froze all the water on the ground with that skill just now?!"
He had been mocking Skywater Academy for summoning rain. The whole arena was drenched. He thought it would only make lightning conduction easier.
But Shui Bing'er's Ice Resistance Ring swept over the wet ground, freezing everything it touched.
Lei Dong's heart sank.
Water conducted electricity.
Ice did not.
"As expected of Skywater Academy's captain," Lei Dong could only mutter, half bitter and half impressed. "She calculated all the way to this point…"
As a control type Spirit Master himself, he understood better than anyone.
In this exchange, he had been completely outplayed.
At this moment, Yu Tianlin, surrounded by 5 opponents, no longer expected support from behind. Based on his understanding of Shui Bing'er, she would not give Thunder Academy any chance to help him.
But Yu Tianlin still wasn't afraid.
So what if it was 5 people?
If it weren't for Shui Bing'er's request, he would have planned to fight 7 from the start.
Lightning erupted around Yu Tianlin's body. One dragon claw swung violently toward Skywater Academy's only Power Attack type Spirit Master. His other claw guarded his body, blocking the attacks coming from the other 4 directions.
Even when surrounded, he did not fully commit to defense. He was still looking for a chance to counterattack.
If it were anyone else, that would be suicide.
But Yu Tianlin was Yu Tianlin.
Facing the incoming dragon claw, Skywater Academy's Power Attack Spirit Master did not dare to be careless. She immediately lit up her 2nd Spirit Ring. Her aura surged, clearly a body enhancement Spirit Skill.
"She used only a 100 year Spirit Skill," Yu Tianlin judged instantly. "That definitely can't stop me."
Then Yu Tianlin's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Bing'er knows me well. She must have warned them."
"In that case, it's obvious."
"While her teammates activate their 2nd Spirit Skills, she will definitely move too."
The next moment, Shui Bing'er, standing behind the formation, smiled faintly at Yu Tianlin.
Then her 1st Spirit Ring shone brightly.
"Tianlin," she said softly, "how will you handle this?"
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