Chapter 201: Champion! Dividing the Soul Bone!
On the face of the androgynous Martial Spirit fusion form, the complexion seemed normal at first, and Xie Yue was even starting to regain his consciousness.
But immediately after, a painful scream burst from his mouth.
Two figures separated at once.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena both fell heavily to the ground.
Hu Liena's mental will collapsed, causing their Martial Spirit Fusion Technique to fail completely.
Because of this abnormal dissolution, both suffered terrible backlash, and the soul power within their bodies became wildly chaotic.
Across from them, Ning Rongrong was overjoyed.
They were going to win!
They were going to claim the championship!
Having suffered backlash, the seriously weakened Xie Yue and Hu Liena could no longer break free from the Seven Shura Illusion Realm's control and were deeply trapped within it.
Outside the stage, Dugu Feng also sensed Hu Liena's strange condition.
Through the inner pill, he could even hear the faint murmurs from her lips.
Dugu Feng displayed a strange smile.
He never expected Hu Liena's obsession with the loss of her external soul bone from last time to be so deep—she still couldn't move on even now.
The Seven Shura Illusion directly drew out the deepest fear in her heart.
So be it, there was no need for her inner pill to even act; Ning Rongrong was already about to win.
At the judges' table, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo's expressions changed drastically as they saw the red mist symbolizing Xie Yue and Hu Liena gradually dissipate.
Meanwhile, the seven-colored pillar of light still remained.
Could it be that Xie Yue and Hu Liena were going to lose?
"Ning Clan Master, this is the Seven-in-One Fusion Technique, correct? Though it's not a true Seven-in-One Martial Spirit Fusion, it's still rarely seen—so powerful indeed.
Ning Clan Master, as expected of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, the foremost of the Upper Three Clans—truly profound in foundation!"
Bibi Dong praised sincerely.
She completely mistook the Seven Gemstone Fusion Technique as the trump card of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
After all, the one leading the battle was Ning Rongrong, and all of them wielded gem-type martial spirits.
Who else could they be if not members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan?
Ning Fengzhi smiled bitterly in his heart. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan is not that capable—it's my son-in-law who's truly remarkable!
But of course, he would never reveal the truth behind this.
Otherwise, Dugu Feng would immediately become a thorn in Bibi Dong's eye and flesh.
"Your Holiness exaggerates. After all, this isn't a real Martial Spirit Fusion Technique, so the growth potential is limited.
Unlike the Golden Generation's Xie Yue and Hu Liena—their technique truly fuses their spirits into a divine art that transforms and elevates both martial spirits. As their strength grows, its power will only continue to increase.
If both were to reach the Titled Douluo level, who in the world could rival them?"
Ning Fengzhi sighed in humility.
Bibi Dong's face softened a little. Though she knew he was being politely modest, his praise for Hu Liena and Xie Yue still hit her prideful heart perfectly.
They were her proudest creations.
At that moment, the seven-colored pillar gradually dispersed.
The scene on the stage became clear again.
The seven members of the Gemstone Academy team were still standing tall and steady.
Meanwhile, every member of the Spirit Hall team was staggering on the ground—utterly devoid of fighting strength.
The most miserable were Hu Liena and Xie Yue, both pale-faced, blood tracing the corners of their lips.
As the Seven Shura Illusion faded away, the Spirit Hall team slowly regained consciousness.
"My fox tail…"
"My fox tail…"
Hu Liena kept mumbling to herself.
"Nana, Nana…" Xie Yue's eyes turned red with pain as he looked at his sister with sorrow.
He knew well that losing her external soul bone was Hu Liena's eternal wound.
That illusion just now must have ripped open her most agonizing memory.
Under Xie Yue's voice, Hu Liena's focus gradually returned, and she soon became aware of her surroundings.
"This is the grand final!"
The feeling was dreamlike and unreal, turning her face ghostly pale.
She had lost.
She had actually lost the grand final.
Seeing that Hu Liena was fine, Xie Yue's gaze turned icy cold as he glared at Ning Rongrong and the others.
That devouring look was frigid and sharp.
"You shouldn't have made Nana experience that painful memory again!"
Xie Yue spoke with fury.
"When you were under the illusion, we showed mercy. You should be grateful instead of being so ungrateful," Ning Rongrong rebuked coldly.
She was not afraid of Xie Yue in the slightest.
Bibi Dong's face darkened—defeated both in battle and dignity.
"Gemstone Academy team, victory!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo, perceptive as always, quickly declared the result of the match.
"We're the champions!"
Ning Rongrong sprinted to the edge of the stage and threw herself into Dugu Feng's arms.
"I won!"
"Yes, Rongrong, you won. You are the champion."
A smile appeared on Dugu Feng's face.
The other six gem soul masters, including Zhang Jingyang, rushed toward Shi Nian.
Shi Nian was their mentor—the one who taught them to cultivate gem martial spirits and achieve greatness despite humble origins.
They surrounded him, cheering ecstatically.
Gemstone Academy erupted in triumphal celebration.
The Spirit Hall team, meanwhile, quietly licked their wounds.
"Gemstone Academy, please come forward to receive the champion's reward!"
Chrysanthemum Douluo called out loudly.
Dugu Feng gestured for Ning Rongrong to step up.
In both identity and strength, she was the most fitting representative.
She had jointly activated the Seven Shura Illusion and enhanced it through her spirit skills—during the battle, she had done the work of two people.
Ning Rongrong approached Bibi Dong joyfully.
"Rongrong, you performed outstandingly. I look forward to your future growth," Bibi Dong said with impressive composure.
Then she placed a tray holding three soul bones into Ning Rongrong's hands.
"Thank you, Your Holiness."
Ning Rongrong received it happily and returned to Dugu Feng's side.
Everyone around focused on the three soul bones—each a ten-thousand-year treasure.
Absorbing any one of them would greatly elevate combat prowess beyond peers of the same level.
"The Young Master devoted everything to bringing Gemstone Academy to this day's achievement.
These soul bones are not suited for Zhang Jingyang and the others—Young Master should absorb them," said Shi Nian promptly.
He was shrewd as ever.
Were Zhang Jingyang and the others truly unfit for those soul bones? Certainly not.
But such treasures were too rare for ordinary people to claim.
Gemstone Academy ultimately belonged to the Dugu family, and its spoils could only be distributed by Dugu Feng.
Zhang Jingyang and the rest smiled, but Dugu Feng noticed the slight trace of disappointment in their eyes.
They were young—it was hard not to feel a little envy.
"Xiao She, the Gale-Fleet Wind Left Leg Bone is yours," Dugu Feng said, looking at the young man beside him.
"Yes, Young Master!"
Without hesitation, Xiao She accepted the left leg bone. With his close relationship to Dugu Feng, there was no need for courtesy—besides, he had been the team's strongest backbone in every match except the final.
"Teacher Shi, I recall Zhang Jingyang's first two spirit abilities are fire attribute, correct?" Dugu Feng suddenly asked.
Shi Nian smiled wryly. "Back when I hadn't joined Canghui Academy yet, Zhang Jingyang already chose fire as his development path. Fire-attributed spirit beasts are plentiful and powerful—a common choice for civilian spirit masters."
"With illusions for control and fire for attack, his development path is well planned. Then let Zhang Jingyang absorb the Blazing Eruption Fire Right Arm Bone."
Dugu Feng instructed firmly.
(END CHAPTER)
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