Chapter 65: Shadow of the Dark Dragon, Revealing Divine Might
The participating teams from the kingdoms and duchies of the Heaven Dou Empire had all heard rumors of Wuming's strength, but none had ever seen him in action.
The teams from the Star Luo Empire, however, were unfamiliar with him. To them, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy—whether the main team or the second team—seemed mediocre.
In the previous three Soul Master Tournaments, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy had performed poorly, never even reaching the final eight.
On the arena floor, the seven members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's second team faced off against the Thunder Academy team, lined up in two opposing rows.
At that moment, the crowd in the stands erupted with excitement.
"Look! It's the Spirit Hall Academy team!"
"Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena are here!"
As the cheers rang out, everyone's gaze naturally shifted toward the Spirit Hall Academy team.
At the front stood the team's core members: Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena.
Xie Yue stood tall, his silver hair glinting coldly in the sunlight. His eyes were sharp and penetrating, radiating an air of unshakable pride.
Yan wore a blazing red battle robe, exuding an aura as scorching as fire itself. His presence seemed to heat the very air around him. A playful smirk curved his lips, as if all opponents were beneath his notice.
Hu Liena wore a form-fitting battle suit that accentuated her graceful figure. Her face was stunning yet heroic, her eyes carrying both feminine gentleness and a resolute, unyielding spirit.
This generation of the Spirit Hall team was stronger than any team that had competed in the previous three tournaments.
Aside from Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena—all Soul Kings—the remaining four core members each had soul power exceeding rank 45.
They were known as the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall.
This team had previously left a trail of glorious victories at the Grand Soul Fighting Arena in Spirit City, and many Soul Masters in Heaven Dou Empire had witnessed their prowess firsthand.
Their reappearance now drew cheers and admiration from the crowd.
The three—Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena—stood shoulder to shoulder, eyes fixed on the black-clad youth on the arena floor.
On another side of the stands, Tang San and Dai Mubai exchanged glances.
They were well aware of the Spirit Hall team's strength.
In earlier matches, the team's members had not appeared, but now with Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena present, it was clear how seriously they regarded this battle.
"All team members may release their Martial Souls and soul rings. The match will officially begin in one minute!"
The red-robed referee's announcement prompted the seven members of Thunder Academy to swiftly adjust their formation.
Team captain Yu Tianxin stepped back slightly, while the remaining six positioned themselves around him, forming a protective circle.
"Brothers, unleash your Martial Souls!"
At Yu Tianxin's command, the seven members surged into action.
Yu Tianxin activated his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.
This Martial Soul began partially transforming into dragon-like features at rank thirty, gaining a new soul ring each time. At rank seventy, it could fully transform into a dragon.
At this moment, Yu Tianxin's soul power had reached rank forty-three. Both of his arms had taken on dragon-like forms.
The Martial Soul's power erupted around him in dazzling blue lightning, crackling and dancing across his body.
His tall, imposing frame, already formidable, became even more intimidating under the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, radiating a pressure that sent chills down onlookers' spines.
The dragon-shaped arms bulged with muscle, brimming with latent strength.
Scales shimmered with a deep blue light, hard and sharp, forming a natural suit of armor.
The remaining six members of Thunder Academy, inspired by Yu Tianxin's overwhelming aura, also erupted with their own soul power.
This team consisted of four Battle Soul Ancestors and three Battle Soul Elders, each with optimal soul ring configurations and all wielding the power of lightning.
Their surging soul power resonated with Yu Tianxin's lightning energy, forming a powerful energy field that enveloped the entire arena.
The air above the arena warped under the immense force.
The members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's second team were all three-ring Soul Elders. Under this oppressive aura, their faces grew grim, and they instinctively took a few steps back, their eyes shifting toward Wuming behind them.
"Everyone, step back."
Just like when he first faced the Shrek Academy, Wuming remained calm and composed.
The six teammates obediently withdrew from the arena, leaving only Wuming of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's second team.
Facing the Thunder Academy team, brimming with latent lightning power, he showed no fear and calmly took two steps forward.
His Martial Soul was himself—he did not release any soul rings.
The spectators were stunned.
They were all Soul Masters, and they knew that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, the world's top beast-type Martial Soul, possessed violently destructive lightning attacks.
Moreover, the entire opposing team wielded lightning power.
"What's with that kid?!"
"Is he planning to take on the entire Thunder Academy team alone? That's insane!"
"Why hasn't he released his Martial Soul or soul rings yet?"
…The crowd buzzed with speculation.
Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena all fixed their gaze on the black-clad youth on the arena floor.
"What is he thinking?! How can he be more composed than I am?!"
"Yan, honestly, could you take on the whole Thunder Academy team alone? That kid is probably far stronger than we imagined."
Seeing the black-clad youth so calm and unfazed, Xie Yue furrowed his brows, sensing a threat unlike any he had faced before.
"The match officially begins!"
With the referee's declaration, the seven members of Thunder Academy, led by Yu Tianxin, launched their attack without hesitation.
The raging lightning energy surged like a tidal wave, converging into a thick blue lightning column that barreled toward Wuming with catastrophic force.
Wherever the lightning column passed, the air seemed to tear apart, crackling violently.
At the very moment the lightning column was about to strike, Wuming's left leg glowed, and he vanished from his original spot.
The next instant, he reappeared on the opposite side of the arena.
"What speed!" Yu Tianxin's heart skipped a beat, and without hesitation, he unleashed another lightning attack.
A blue-purple bolt shot toward Wuming at terrifying speed.
Wuming's soul power surged, black mist swirling around him.
A flash of light appeared on his forehead as he activated the "Hundred-Thousand-Year Skull" skill.
Rumble!
A ghostly shadow of a massive azure-black dragon descended from above without warning.
Accompanied by deafening roars, the dragon phantom carried violent lightning energy as it circled high above the arena.
In an instant, the sky darkened, clouds churned, and thunder and lightning cracked across the heavens.
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