In Two-Person Soul Duels, support types were essentially living targets. Against combinations like the Tiger Leopard Combination with their strong assault and agile attack styles, it was practically handing their weakness right to the opponent.
Amid the murmurs of the crowd, the little spirit rabbit raised her microphone:
"The Nine Treasure Purple Lightning Combination actually pairs a relatively uncommon strong assault type with a support type!"
"Let's see whether the Tiger Leopard Combination will achieve their first Silver Combat Soul victory, or if the Nine Treasure Purple Lightning Combination will continue their winning streak!"
"Competitors, ready! Three, two, one—Soul Duel begins!"
Before the announcement even finished, the Tiger Leopard Combination sprang into action. The Tiger Soul Overlord growled deeply:
"First Soul Skill: Ferocious Tiger Descends the Mountain!"
The man's physique swelled dramatically as he charged with ferocious momentum straight toward Xue Na, who stood protecting Ning Rongrong.
Meanwhile, the Leopard Soul Overlord flickered and transformed into an afterimage, circling around the side with Ning Rongrong as his clear target.
When picking targets, one always goes for the softest fruit first—eliminate the support type, then team up to deal with the other!
Xue Na's eyes narrowed sharply as her first soul ring lit up at her feet. A leopard phantom appeared behind her:
"First Soul Skill: Leopard Shadow Lightning Mark!"
Pale purple lightning instantly enveloped her body, and a leopard head mark appeared between her eyebrows.
Instead of retreating from the approaching Tiger Soul Overlord, she advanced, throwing a powerful punch directly into his charge.
Her fist wreathed in purple lightning collided with the opponent's tiger claws, sending the man flying back with a single blow.
Simultaneously, Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda shone brilliantly:
"Nine Treasures Manifest, first is strength!" Second said speed! Third defense!"
Ning Rongrong had boosted Xue Na's strength and speed, while enhancing her own defense and speed!
The Leopard Soul Overlord had already ghosted to Ning Rongrong's side, a vicious grin twisting his lips:
"Second Soul Skill: Leopard Shadow Assault!"
His dark palms gleamed coldly as they shot toward Ning Rongrong!
At that moment, Xue Na suddenly shouted clearly, her second soul ring flashing brightly:
"Second Soul Skill: Purple Lightning Cage!"
Instantly, several thick purple lightning bolts erupted from the ground, weaving into an electricity-crackling cage around Ning Rongrong.
The Leopard Soul Overlord, caught completely off guard, crashed into the electric net and immediately convulsed from the current. Had he not retreated quickly, he would have been electrocuted unconscious!
Xue Na's second soul skill came from an eight-hundred-year Black Lightning Demon Spider, a rare lightning-attribute spider soul beast!
This second soul skill provided by the Black Lightning Demon Spider could create a purple lightning cage around enemies, which would continuously shrink under Xue Na's control.
Originally a control-type spirit ability, they had invented this application specifically because Xue Na and Ning Rongrong were participating in Two-Person Soul Duels.
One could say that as long as Ning Rongrong remained within Xue Na's second soul skill, Xue Na wouldn't need to divert attention to protect her.
Seizing this brief opportunity, Xue Na turned and threw a punch straight at the retreating Leopard Soul Overlord.
Seeing this, the Leopard Soul Overlord quickly crossed his arms in front of himself, condensing soul power into a pale yellow shield.
"Boom!"
The moment fist met shield, purple lightning snaked across the protective barrier, instantly climbing up the Leopard Soul Overlord's arms.
Xue Na's eyes sharpened as she flipped her wrist, suddenly driving her fist downward while growling:
"Like ambushing? I'll let you have your fill of it!"
The purple lightning on her arm suddenly intensified, surging wildly into the Leopard Soul Overlord's body through the point of contact.
The Leopard Soul Overlord felt a sharp pain in both arms as numbness rapidly spread along his meridians.
The Soul Power he had gathered within his body instantly became chaotic, and the Soul Power shield on his arms shattered with a crisp crack.
"Ah!"
He cried out in pain, his arms trembling uncontrollably as the leopard patterns on his body surface noticeably dimmed.
Xue Na gave him no chance to recover. Her second fist followed immediately, with purple lightning coalescing into a sharp electric spike aimed directly at his chest.
Seeing his companion in danger, the Tiger Soul Overlord roared and charged forward, his third Soul Ring suddenly glowing:
"Third Soul Skill: Ferocious Tiger Shakes the Mountain!"
His massive body carried a fierce momentum as he rushed toward Xue Na's back.
Xue Na retracted her fist and shifted her stance slightly, evading the Tiger Soul Overlord's charge.
The bearded man in the spectator stands abruptly stood up, tossing his wine bowl aside:
"Great coordination! Just like that! Crush the opposition!"
Another man nearby teased him:
"Old timer, weren't you just doubting these two sisters earlier?"
The bearded man sank back into his chair, watching the arena with excitement:
"Who cares about that now? I support whoever fights better! This little lass with the Thunderclap Spirit really packs a punch with every blow—right up my alley!"
Back in the arena, the Tiger Soul Overlord had interrupted Xue Na's assault. Had he not intervened, another punch from Xue Na would have surely incapacitated the Leopard Soul Overlord.
"Second Brother! Can you hold on?" the Tiger Soul Overlord asked gruffly, his gaze fixed on his companion's numb arms, a note of urgency in his voice.
The Leopard Soul Master gritted his teeth and shook his arms. The spots scorched by the electric current still throbbed with pain, but he forced out words through clenched teeth:
"I'm fine! This is our very first battle to advance to Silver Combat Soul—we can't just admit defeat like this!"
A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and his determination actually suppressed some of the numbness in his arms.
"That's the spirit!" the Tiger Soul Overlord growled, clenching his fists tightly.
"Let's attack together!"
They exchanged a glance filled with fighting spirit.
In the next instant, the Tiger Soul Overlord's second Soul Ring suddenly glowed, its yellow radiance making his features appear even more ferocious:
"Second Soul Skill: Tiger's Roar to the Heavens!"
The tiger behind him unleashed an ear-splitting roar that exploded like a physical force, the sound waves carrying an intimidating pressure across the arena.
Almost simultaneously, the Leopard Soul Overlord's third Soul Ring erupted with a dazzling purple light.
His entire form blurred into a shadow, moving so fast he left only afterimages:
"Third Soul Skill: Phantom Leopard Charge!"
One fierce and overwhelming, the other swift as lightning—the two figures shot toward Xue Na like arrows released from a bow.
Xue Na's eyes narrowed sharply. Instead of retreating from the pincer attack, she advanced, her third Soul Ring suddenly glowing as purple lightning gathered and swelled violently in her palm.
The crackling of the electric currents grew increasingly frantic, finally sharpening into a piercing, shrill cry like a thousand birds calling in unison, cutting through the deafening tiger's roar—
"Third Soul Skill: Extreme Lightning Thousand Birds!"
Before the words faded, a vivid phantom of a Purple Lightning Golden Eagle materialized behind her.
The thunderbird's wings spanned over ten feet, its eagle beak sharp as a blade, with every feather wreathed in violent purple lightning.
It radiated an overwhelmingly fierce aura, as if it were about to tear through the sky at any moment.
"Screech—"
The Thunderbird let out a clear, piercing cry as it charged toward the Tiger and Leopard duo with overwhelming force.
"Zzzap—"
Purple Lightning instantly engulfed both figures.