But that wasn't all. The Berserk Bear Phantom threw its head back and let out a deafening roar.
The soundwave swept out, directly extinguishing Ma Hongjun's purplish-red flames, leaving only a few wisps of green smoke drifting in the air.
The freed members of the Hundred Beasts Team retreated, panting heavily. A hint of relief flashed in their eyes as they looked toward the Berserk Bear Phantom.
"Raging Bear, do it again! I'll coordinate my attack with yours!"
The woman strode to the center of her team, a Spider Phantom materializing behind her.
"Alright! Third Soul Skill: Berserk Bear's Wrath!"
The Berserk Bear Phantom appeared once more. It raised its fists and slammed them into the ground. Countless earthen spikes erupted from the soil, shooting toward Xue Na and the others.
At the same time, the first soul ring beneath the woman lit up.
"First Soul Skill: Demon Spider Restraint!"
In an instant, the purple Spider Phantom behind her opened its mouthparts and spat a massive spider web that descended upon Xue Na's group!
"First Soul Skill: Phoenix Fire Line!"
Seeing this, Ma Hongjun unhesitatingly activated his Soul Power, and the Evil Fire Phoenix Phantom flashed behind him.
A condensed, purplish-red line of fire, like a red-hot iron needle, shot toward the spider web with a scorching heatwave.
Sizzle—
The moment the fire line made contact with the web, a dazzling flame erupted.
The spider web, which seemed tough, could not withstand the tyrannical high temperature of the Phoenix Fire.
In a single instant, a large hole was burned through it. The remaining strands of silk curled and blackened in the fire, turning into specks of ash that drifted down.
"Xue Na, watch out for the earth spikes on your left!" Ma Hongjun shouted a reminder as he forced back the spider web.
Xue Na's gaze sharpened. She dodged several sharp earthen spikes and simultaneously flipped her wrist.
"Second Soul Skill: Purple Lightning Cage!"
Several thick bolts of purple lightning shot up from the ground, weaving together in front of the two Gale Wolf Soul Masters from the Hundred Beasts Team to form a cage crackling with electricity!
On the other side, the woman frowned when she saw her spider web broken. With a slight movement of her fingertips, the Spider Phantom behind her opened its mouth again, this time spitting out two smaller webs that flew toward Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing respectively.
"First Soul Skill: Blue Silver Entanglement!"
Tang San let out a low shout. His first soul ring lit up, and countless strands of Blue Silver Grass burst from the ground, weaving into a shield before him that firmly stuck the two spider webs to its leaves.
Zhu Zhuqing used the opportunity to slide sideways, her figure turning into a black shadow that slipped through the gaps between the earthen spikes and lunged straight for the woman.
"Second Spirit Ability: Nether Hundred Claws!"
Zhu Zhuqing's hands danced rapidly, forcing the woman to dodge continuously!
Seeing the woman forced back, Ma Hongjun condensed purplish-red flames in his palm.
"Have a taste of this old master's move! Second Soul Skill: Fire Bath Phoenix!"
A tide of flames surged toward the Berserk Bear Phantom, forcing it to retract some of its Soul Power to defend itself.
The Hundred Beasts Team hadn't expected their opponents' coordination to be so seamless. Their offensive was dismantled in an instant, and a trace of shock flashed across their faces.
The female member of the Hundred Beasts Team was clumsily dodging Zhu Zhuqing's relentless, shadow-like attacks. Her figure weaved left and right between the dense claw shadows, and fine beads of sweat had already formed on her temples.
Just then, a clear, sharp bird cry suddenly pierced the air, so shrill it felt like it could tear one's eardrums.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes narrowed, and she abruptly activated her first spirit ability, "Netherworld Impale." Her figure flashed away from the woman, leaving a faint black afterimage.
Almost at the same instant she retreated, a Thunderous Fury Golden Eagle Phantom wreathed in violent purple lightning suddenly appeared. The golden eagle spread its wings, its body crackling with electricity. It was none other than Xue Na's third spirit ability, Extreme Lightning Chidori!
The woman had just broken free from Zhu Zhuqing's entanglement and had no time to mount any defense. She could only watch, wide-eyed, as she was swallowed by that brilliant expanse of electric light.
Crackle—
An intense electric current instantly swept through her entire body. Purple electric snakes writhed madly across her, burning countless tiny holes in her robes.
The woman's body trembled violently. She let out a short, muffled grunt, then her eyes rolled back, and she fell stiffly to the ground.
Zhu Zhuqing landed beside Xue Na. Looking at their unconscious opponent on the ground, she said coldly, "One down."
Xue Na retracted her Soul Power, and the Thunder Eagle Phantom slowly faded. She glanced at the Raging Bear Soul Master, who was still stubbornly resisting not far away, and said calmly, "One more to go."
The two exchanged a look. No more words were needed; they had already reached a tacit understanding.
It turned out that while Xue Na and Zhu Zhuqing were dealing with the woman, Tang San and Ma Hongjun had taken care of the two Gale Wolf Soul Masters and the Ape Martial Soul Soul Master!
Seeing that the others had already dealt with their opponents, Dai Mubai held back no longer!
"Second Soul Skill: White Tiger Light Wave!"
Dai Mubai got in close and hit the man called Raging Bear with a White Tiger Light Wave. With that, the Hundred Beasts Team was utterly defeated.
The audience at the side of the arena could no longer contain themselves. Seeing that the victor had been decided, they erupted into thunderous cheers.
"Well done!"
Someone shouted first, and then a wave of sound surged forth like a tide, making one's eardrums buzz.
Some people clapped so hard their palms turned red, yet they didn't stop.
Others stood on their tiptoes, waving their arms, their voices hoarse from shouting, yet they continued to cheer for the clean and decisive teamwork they had just witnessed.
"Shrek Seven Devils! Awesome! The Shrek Seven Devils are awesome!"
Several young girls held each other's hands, laughing and jumping.
A few uncles in the back row got so excited they stood up, slung their coats over their shoulders, and yelled in booming voices, "Thunderbolt Goddess! So strong! The Civet Goddess is strong too!"
Even a few elders who had been sitting primly were stroking their beards and nodding frequently, their faces showing appreciative smiles as they conversed in low voices.
"The younger generation is truly formidable..."
"With such teamwork, they are destined for greatness."
Mixed in with the cheers were whistles, applause, and the high-pitched, childish cries of "Amazing!" from children.
Xue Na and her team's first team match ended in victory!
Just as Xue Na, Ning Rongrong, and the others stepped off the arena, Ning Rongrong grabbed Zhu Zhuqing and, along with Xue Na, hurried over to where Su Yu was.
"Brother Husband, look, look! How did I do just now?"
As soon as Ning Rongrong ran over, she intimately linked her arm with Su Yu's and swayed it gently. Her bright, watery eyes were filled with elation, and her small face was written with an expression of eager anticipation for praise. Even the tone of her voice carried a hint of coquettishness.
Seeing her like this, Xue Na also reached out and gently wrapped her arm around Su Yu's other arm. She looked at Su Yu with the same hidden expectation in her eyes, standing quietly by his side, waiting for his praise.
Zhu Zhuqing stood beside Ning Rongrong, a somewhat nervous expression on her face.
Su Yu pulled his arms free and first ruffled Ning Rongrong's hair, his voice gentle. "Rongrong's timing with her support was just right. You've learned the Distraction Control Method very well. Excellent job!"
Hearing the praise, Ning Rongrong immediately beamed, her eyes curving into crescents. She hugged Su Yu's arm and said in a sweet voice, "Hee hee, but of course!"
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