"Seven Monsters, unite!" Tang San's low shout was like a stone thrown into calm waters. The Shrek Seven Monsters instantly sprang into action, their movements swift and coordinated. Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda shone with brilliant light within her palm, its gentle yet powerful halo precisely enveloping Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ma Hongjun, instantly boosting their strength and speed. Oscar's fingers flew as he produced Flying Mushroom Sausages at an astonishing rate, distributing them to his teammates. Dai Mubai let out a deep tiger's roar, activating his White Tiger Vajra Transformation. His body swelled as he charged forward with unstoppable momentum! Xiao Wu moved with agile grace, Zhu Zhuqing swept out like a shadow, and Ma Hongjun spread his phoenix wings as scorching flames began to gather. Tang San himself remained steadily at the center, countless Blue Silver Grass strands spreading out from the ground like living creatures, waiting for their moment.
"Attack as planned!" Almost simultaneously with Tang San's command, Yu Tianheng also issued his order. Lightning crackled and flashed around him as his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Spirit completed its manifestation. His third Soul Ring suddenly lit up as Thunder Fury activated, instantly boosting his attack power to a terrifying degree! He and Crazy Rhino, who had activated his Rhino Avatar with crimson eyes, charged forward like two heavy battle tanks from left and right! Shimo and Shimó brothers shouted in unison, the phantom of a Black Tortoise Turtle appearing behind them. Their heavy tortoise-shell shields protected both flanks, forming a solid moving fortress. Spider Woman waved her hands, shooting out sticky Spider Webs in an attempt to block the Shrek Seven Monsters' movement and attack routes. At the very back, the Wishful Plate Spirit Master's peculiar Ruyi Pan flickered with light, enveloping Yu Tianheng and Crazy Rhino with defensive and offensive auras respectively, further enhancing their imposing presence.
The battle skipped the probing phase from the very beginning, directly entering the most brutal and intense stage! Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng, two top-tier Beast Spirit assault-type Soul Honours, collided with the force of a meteor striking Earth! Tiger claws met dragon fists in a deafening crash, Soul Power shockwaves scattering in all directions. Both figures staggered, evenly matched! Xiao Wu's soft techniques confronted Crazy Rhino's fierce and domineering rhino charge as she continuously dodged and entangled with her agile movements, seeking opportunities. Zhu Zhuqing attacked Spider Woman like a phantom, her cat claws leaving trails of cold light. Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Fire Line cut through the air, the scorching heat waves forcing Shimo and Shimó to raise their tortoise-shell defenses.
However, the Shrek Seven Monsters soon felt pressure completely different from their previous encounter. Not only did their opponents now have Yu Tianheng, an assault point whose strength was in no way inferior to Dai Mubai's, but more troublesome was that girl who constantly moved along the battlefield's edge - Li Qiuyao! Though her Martial Soul hadn't been revealed, her presence was felt everywhere.
Li Qiuyao's Brain Soul Spirit was already operating at full capacity. Her second Spirit Ability, "Mental Detection," enveloped the entire arena. The flow of Soul Power on the battlefield, everyone's subtle movements, even emotional fluctuations - all transformed into clear streams of information flooding into her mind.
She firmly remembered her brother Marco's instructions: "Qiu Yao, your strength doesn't lie in frontal assault, but in control and disruption. Your Soul Power level is your weakness, but your Brain Soul Spirit and Mental Detection make you a natural 'battlefield metronome'. Don't focus on defeating anyone - your task is to disrupt their rhythm, make every move awkward for them, and ensure their Spirit Abilities always fall just short of perfection."
Thus, the members of the Shrek Seven Devils began encountering frequent, irritating yet hard-to-prevent "accidents":
Just as Dai Mubai was about to exert force to push back Yu Tianheng, his right foot landed on ground that suddenly felt soft, as if stepping into a shallow pit. His balance instantly faltered, and his charged attack dissipated, allowing Yu Tianheng to seize the opportunity with a lightning claw that grazed his shoulder, leaving a scorch mark.
Xiao Wu cleverly avoided Crazy Rhino's wild charge with her instant movement, appearing mid-air ready to execute Waist Bow, when suddenly she felt her scorpion braid being gently tugged from behind by an invisible hand. This minuscule force caused her to lose balance in the air, distorting her movement as Crazy Rhino's thick rhinoceros horn nearly scraped past her abdomen, startling her into a cold sweat.
Zhu Zhuqing silently approached Spider Woman from behind using Netherworld Thrust, her sharp claws about to strike the opponent's back, when a weak but precise pulling force at her ankle instantly interrupted her stealth state. Her presence exposed, Spider Woman detected her and countered with a spider web, forcing her to retreat and evade.
Ma Hongjun gathered his Soul Power to unleash a powerful Phoenix Fire Line against the Shi Family Brothers, but constantly felt a faint Mental Power attempting to disrupt his energy concentration. Though unable to completely interrupt him, it caused mental agitation, subtly affecting both the speed and power of his flame convergence.
These disruptions weren't fatal attacks, but rather like persistent afflictions, precisely striking at the critical moments of the Shrek Seven Devils' assaults, defenses, and transitions. Each perfectly timed "accident" successfully delayed their offensive, disrupted their tacit coordination, leaving them with the frustrating sensation of exerting full strength only to hit cotton.
"We must deal with that girl first! She's the key!" Tang San's Purple Demon Eyes instantly locked onto Li Qiuyao, his voice urgent as he spoke to his teammates. He keenly perceived that this girl with the unknown Martial Soul held even greater strategic value than the frontal assault specialist Yu Tianheng!
The Shrek Seven Devils immediately adjusted their offensive, consciously shifting toward Li Qiuyao's position. Xiao Wu used instant movement again, attempting to bypass the main battlefield and charge directly at Li Qiuyao. Zhu Zhuqing also transformed into a black shadow, harassing from the flank.
"Protect Qiu Yao!" Yu Tianheng shouted sharply. The Shi Family Brothers reacted instantly, their massive Black Tortoise Turtle shields converging like a moving fortress to protect Li Qiuyao at the center. Spider Woman sprayed even denser webs, weaving a net to block Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's advance routes. Protected by her brothers, Li Qiuyao remained highly composed, her Mental Detection fully active as she continued releasing those headache-inducing disruptions, while her first Spirit Ability "Mind Control" also began to take effect.
Instead of attacking, Tang San skillfully manipulated scattered small stones and dust on the ground, further creating visual obstacles and movement interference.
The battle descended into a grueling stalemate. Though the Shrek Seven Devils held a slight advantage through superior individual strength and long-honed teamwork, they couldn't convert this edge into victory under Li Qiuyao's omnipresent disruptions and the fierce assaults from Yu Tianheng and Crazy Rhino. Both sides were rapidly depleting their Soul Power, with the arena echoing endlessly with collision sounds, battle cries, and explosive bursts of Spirit Abilities.
Growing anxious from the prolonged stalemate, Tang San's eyes flashed with violet light as his mind raced to find an opening. He noticed Yu Tianheng's aura showed a barely perceptible decline after sustained explosive attacks, while Crazy Rhino's frenzied state seemed to be nearing its end.
"Change formation!" Tang San commanded decisively with quick, concise instructions: "Mubai, frontal assault to suppress Yu Tianheng! Xiao Wu, teleport close and coordinate with Waist Bow! Zhuqing, harass Spider Woman and prevent her web release! Fatty, use flame coverage on the Shi Family Brothers to restrict their movement! Oscar, prepare mushroom sausages for immediate support!"
The commands were clear and precise! Dai Mubai roared as he unleashed a White Tiger Light Wave, forcibly driving Yu Tianheng back several steps. Xiao Wu flashed into existence beside Yu Tianheng's flank, activating Waist Bow as her flexible body coiled like a serpent around his arms and waist, attempting to restrain him in coordination with Dai Mubai. Zhu Zhuqing burst forward with explosive speed, her cat claws forcing Spider Woman into continuous retreat, preventing effective support. Ma Hongjun sprayed his Phoenix Fire Line relentlessly, pinning Shímò and Shímó firmly within their tortoise shell defense as scorching flames distorted the air.
However, Yu Tianheng, as captain of the Royal Fight Team, possessed exceptionally rich combat experience! While appearing overwhelmed by Dai Mubai and Xiao Wu's combined assault, he was secretly gathering power. Just as Xiao Wu's Waist Bow was about to exert force to throw him toward Dai Mubai's tiger claws, a sharp light flashed in Yu Tianheng's eyes. He deliberately absorbed a heavy blow from Dai Mubai, using the momentum to pivot while concentrating lightning energy in his left arm until it gleamed like sapphire. With lightning speed, he unleashed a premeditated counterattack against the nearby Xiao Wu! "First Spirit Ability, Thunder Dragon Claw!"
The sudden reversal caught everyone off guard! Xiao Wu never expected Yu Tianheng could launch such a fierce counterattack while enduring Dai Mubai's assault! Her Waist Bow's power hadn't fully manifested—old strength spent, new strength not yet generated—she barely managed to twist her slender waist in a desperate attempt to avoid vital areas.
"Slash—!" The dazzling lightning-clawed attack grazed viciously across Xiao Wu's waist. The sharp lightning-attribute Soul Power instantly tore through her clothes and skin, sending bright blood flying. More terrifyingly, the violent lightning energy invaded her body like countless steel needles! Xiao Wu let out a pained grunt as her body convulsed violently, paralysis spreading throughout her system. Her Martial Soul possession state nearly dissipated instantly, sending her flying backward like a broken kite before crashing heavily meters away. After struggling briefly, she couldn't rise immediately, her waist and abdomen charred black with blood flowing steadily.
"Xiao Wu—!!"
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