Chapter 560 The Battle of Spear and Shield (Part 1)
"It seems Tuoba Xi is finished."
Seeing the strength Liu Erlong displayed, it was clear to everyone that Tuoba Xi was about to collapse.
Tuoba Xi on the arena grew increasingly frustrated.
His initial underestimation, coupled with Liu Erlong's superior strength, had put him at a disadvantage, constantly suppressing him without any chance to retaliate.
Realizing he couldn't turn the tide, and to avoid further humiliation, Tuoba Xi seized an opportunity, deactivated his Martial Soul True Body, and jumped off the arena.
"I concede. You win this time."
With that, Tuoba Xi vanished. When he reappeared, he was back in his seat.
However, as soon as he appeared, Huyan Xiang looked at him with a mocking expression, saying sarcastically, "Oh dear, Sect Master Tuoba has lost to a junior."
Although Tuoba Xi was furious, his defeat was undeniable, and there was no point in arguing. He could only gesture towards Liu Erlong, who had already dispelled her Martial Soul True Form on the arena.
"Since Sect Master Huyan says so, why not give it a try?"
"Hahaha, how could I take advantage of a junior?"
Huyan Xiang's face stiffened, but he quickly recovered. After all, he himself had made the sarcastic remark, and if he really fought Liu Erlong, the outcome would be similar to Tuoba Xi's.
So, after laughing it off, he turned his gaze towards the Tang Sect.
Because they were his targets.
However, at this moment, Liu Erlong's roar suddenly came from below.
"Huyan, you old thief, get down here!"
Instantly, everyone's eyes were focused on Huyan Xiang. Tuoba Xi, on the other hand, looked on with schadenfreude.
Even Xuan Mo behind Ning Fengzhi crossed his arms, adopting a wait-and-see attitude.
He realized from Hu Yanxiang's actions that his target was Tang San's Tang Sect.
If Hu Yanxiang won, the Elephant Armor Sect's advantage would be enormous.
However, if Hu Yanxiang continued to choose the Tang Sect, his reputation as a Title Douluo who refused to fight would be tarnished.
"Hu Yanxiang, what will you choose…"
But what surprised everyone was that Hu Yanxiang completely ignored Liu Erlong's roar and, with Bibi Dong nodding in satisfaction, chose the Tang Sect.
"Sect Master Tang, does any of you dare to fight me?"
Tang San, seeing this, showed no fear.
So, among the four elders behind him, he directly chose Yang Wudi, the strongest.
With Liu Erlong being summoned back by Yu Yuanzhen, Yang Wudi and Hu Yanxiang, representing their respective sects, entered the arena.
This would be a battle of spear and shield.
Yang Wudi was undoubtedly the spear, as his cultivation embodied the principle of "breaking." His fighting style is all about offense, ferocious and sharp. Soul Masters with weaker defenses find it difficult to withstand his spear for long. Even against ordinary Title Douluos, he can hold his own.
Hu Yanxiang is the shield, after all, the Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul of the Elephant Armor Sect is hailed as the number one defensive beast Martial Soul in the world. As a Title Douluo, Hu Yanxiang's attack is also formidable.
Although Hu Yanxiang's Title Douluo status was forcibly elevated, his cultivation level is still considerable. Therefore, Yang Wudi's victory in this match will not be easy, and he must completely shatter Hu Yanxiang's defense before he exhausts himself and reveals an opening.
Otherwise, defeat is inevitable.
Hu Yanxiang's victory will also be difficult, as Yang Wudi's powerful Soul-Breaking Spear will certainly give him a hard time.
"You're Yang Wudi? You're no match for me."
On the arena, Hu Yanxiang, having completed his Martial Soul Possession, calmly said, "If you know what's good for you, retreat voluntarily. That way, you might be able to preserve some strength to compete for a spot among the next four sects."
"That bastard Hu Yanxiang!"
The Fire Leopard Sect Master, sitting in his seat, was furious upon hearing Hu Yanxiang's words.
After all, in his view, Hu Yanxiang looked down on their Fire Leopard Sect. Because apart from the Tang Sect, their Fire Leopard Sect was considered the worst among the other sects!
"Enough nonsense!"
On the arena, Yang Wudi remained indifferent, completely ignoring Hu Yanxiang's words. He reached out and summoned the Soul-Breaking Spear, thrusting it towards Hu Yanxiang.
"You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences!"
Hu Yanxiang's expression turned cold. He grabbed at the air with both hands, and a diamond-like shield appeared, shimmering with strange light.
Facing this, Yang Wudi gripped the Soul-Breaking Spear tightly, breathing slowly, his entire being seemingly merging with the spear.
"Break!"
With a shout, Yang Wudi unleashed his soul power, twisting and turning the Soul-Breaking Spear in his hand, creating afterimages. He stomped his feet on the ground, his body shooting forward like an arrow, increasing his speed once again.
This attack wasn't a soul skill, but rather a common move that Yang Wudi had mastered after decades of honing his spear skills and power.
However, its power was no less than that of a soul skill.
Facing Yang Wudi, who was only at the Soul Douluo level, Hu Yanxiang dared not be careless. Although his defense was astonishing, he had felt threatened by Yang Wudi earlier.
"Hey!"
Hu Yanxiang raised his shield, blocking Yang Wudi's spear path, and waves of soul power continuously poured into the diamond shield.
"Hah!" Yang Wudi pressed forward with the Soul-Breaking Spear, holding the spear in his right hand, stomping his left foot on the ground again, and then taking a step forward, swinging his spear to sweep across Hu Yanxiang's diamond shield.
When the sweeping Soul-Shattering Spear clashed head-on with the diamond shield, Yang Wudi's sharp spear light grazed the shield, producing a series of subtle buzzing sounds, yet the shield remained unscathed.
For the first time, the two were evenly matched.
"Hmph!"
Seeing that the Soul-Shattering Spear's sweeping attack from right to left was losing momentum, Yang Wudi coldly snorted, stepped forward with his left foot, and, wielding the spear with both hands, swept it again from left to right.
"Clang clang clang..."
This sweeping attack left behind a trail of afterimages. Although the diamond shield still shimmered with an unusual light, sparks flew wherever the Soul-Shattering Spear struck, and the sound was much louder than the previous sweep.
"Retreating?"
At the same time, Xuan Mo and the other spectators noticed that Hu Yanxiang, a Title Douluo, was being forced back under the powerful attack of the Soul-Shattering Spear, while Yang Wudi seemed to have gained the upper hand.
However, Xuan Mo, who had been carefully observing the battle, noticed something amiss and frowned.
"Elder Yang needs to be careful next."
"Hmm?" Ning Rongrong, who had been happy, immediately suppressed her excitement upon hearing this, her gaze towards Xuan Mo filled with inquiry. Xuan Mo didn't try to hide anything.
"Rongrong, do you think a Title Douluo skilled in defense and power could be forced to retreat repeatedly by a Soul Douluo at the very beginning without any carelessness?"
After saying this, he turned his gaze to Hu Yanxiang on the arena, whose right hand was already enveloped in soul power and flashing with strange light.
"Even if that Title Douluo is on drugs and is trash."
Ning Rongrong understood immediately upon hearing this. The excitement on her face disappeared, replaced by worry.
After all, if Yang Wudi were to lose, it would mean that the Tang Clan had fallen into a disadvantageous position in this battle of the strong.
Similarly, this scene was quickly observed by observant individuals and those with profound cultivation. They also understood Huyan Xiang's plan.
(End of Chapter)