Chapter 212: Zhu Zhuqing vs. Star Luo Royal Academy
As the official break time ended, the team battle between Royal Fight Team II and Star Luo Royal Academy was about to begin.
"Let me go first. If I can't beat them, you guys can take the stage after," Zhu Zhuqing said, ready to act on her own.
Having already won her personal match with ease, she was still not satisfied and wanted to prove to someone who once looked down on her that she could handle Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing without help.
Her teammates did not object, as they had already agreed that Zhu Zhuqing would take the lead in the match against Star Luo.
After the referee introduced the members of both teams, all 14 members stepped onto the stage. Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were filled with the desire to win.
This was their only opportunity to prove themselves. It was well-known that there were royal family members present at the competition, and if they were defeated by Zhu Zhuqing, it would be a huge blow to their reputation in Star Luo.
As the match began, Star Luo's seven members immediately released their martial souls. They dared not show off in front of a team filled with Soul Kings.
However, what shocked the audience was the sight on Royal Fight Team II's side—six members slowly backed off, leaving Zhu Zhuqing alone in the center of the stage.
Ning Rongrong and Nami stood at the edge of the stage and released their martial souls.
"Nine Treasure Glazed Tile: Continuous Work!"
Five colored beams of light entered Zhu Zhuqing's body, instantly enhancing her strength.
Nami didn't hesitate and released her support soul skill.
"Third Soul Skill: Blessing of the Tidal Wave."
Three water orbs surrounded Zhu Zhuqing, slowing the enemies and increasing the power of her soul skills by 30%.
With the added assistance from Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing's individual combat ability reached terrifying levels.
"Damn, you think you can handle all of us by yourself?" Dai Weisi looked furious, feeling humiliated. This 9-year younger woman was completely disregarding him.
Zhu Zhuqing's expression was also not good. Although the fight between the two sisters had ended with Zhu Zhuqing's retreat, as the elder sister, being beaten by her younger sister was still difficult to accept.
Zhu Zhuqing, who was not one to talk much, had no intention of engaging in a war of words. She released her martial soul and vanished from the stage, her terrifying speed stunning the seven members of Star Luo Academy.
Although they had already witnessed her speed in the personal battle, back then they could still see some faint afterimages.
Now, with the enhancement from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, they couldn't even see her shadow.
For a moment, the seven of them were panicking, unsure of who Zhu Zhuqing would target first. The feeling of not controlling their fate made them frantic.
It was the defensive soul master, Ying Wei, who activated his third soul skill, Wild Expansion, and fourth soul skill, Steel Hardened Skin, stepping forward to protect the two auxiliary soul masters. No matter who Zhu Zhuqing targeted, his task was to ensure the safety of the support members.
Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing also thought the same—Zhu Zhuqing would most likely target the auxiliary soul masters, Dong Hui and Yang Mingxin. They quickly moved toward them, preparing to assist at any moment.
But their assumptions were wrong. Zhu Zhuqing's first target was Li Yang, a soul master with the Reflective Mirror martial soul.
She had felt the strangeness of this martial soul during the personal battle. Not only could it reflect energy-based attacks, but it could also move the soul master, which posed a potential risk. It was better to deal with him first.
"Third Soul Skill: Abysmal Slash."
To ensure a successful first kill, Zhu Zhuqing also used her external attached soul bone.
Her gaze was fixed on her auxiliary teammates, and Li Yang, sensing the fluctuation of soul power behind him, was struck with dread.
He thought to himself, "No honor in targeting the support first, what kind of team battle is this?"
But what he forgot was that the reason assassins normally target supports in team battles is because supports are fragile and vulnerable, but when facing a soul master like Zhu Zhuqing, even he, a battle soul master, was just as fragile.
In his panic, Li Yang barely managed to activate a mirror behind him to intercept Zhu Zhuqing's first attack.
Li Yang's soul skill was similar to Ning Bei's Radiant Wall, though not as powerful as the ten-thousand-year soul bone technique.
But it was clear he was thinking too highly of himself. With her external soul bone and enhanced attack power, Zhu Zhuqing shattered his mirror and sent him flying out of the arena.
Zhu Zhuqing secured the first kill.
One quick strike, and then she disappeared again from the stage, keeping her assassin creed of attacking swiftly and retreating immediately, causing Dai Weisi and the others to grow more anxious.
How could they retaliate when they couldn't even see her?
After exchanging looks with Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing moved quickly toward each other, clasping hands tightly.
After years of teamwork, the two auxiliary soul masters immediately released all their enhancement skills on Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing, further boosting their soul power.
However, that was all they could do. Zhu Zhuqing had already bypassed the massive defensive soul master and arrived in front of Dong Hui and Yang Mingxin. With a series of Abysmal stabs, she sent both of them off the stage.
Now, Star Luo's team was down to only four members.
Zhu Zhuqing's next target was the auxiliary soul master. After some rapid movements, she arrived next to her.
Tang Hongning, realizing his own auxiliary soul master had fallen, quickly figured out that he was the next target. He activated his second and fourth soul rings on his Lightning Wolf martial soul and began running around the arena, trying to buy time for his leaders.
However, when it came to speed, Zhu Zhuqing was arguably the fastest in this tournament. She caught up with him in just a few moments, and with another Abysmal Slash, sent him flying out of the arena.
Next, the giant water buffalo defensive soul master was Zhu Zhuqing's target. Having gained some insight on how to deal with this tough opponent, Zhu Zhuqing closed the distance with Abysmal stab and unleashed her external soul bone, further boosting her soul skill by 50%. Combined with the assistance from Ning Rongrong and Nami, her soul skill power increased to a terrifying 140%.
This time, it was much easier than the first personal battle. The Abysmal Hundred Claws followed by the Abysmal Slash tore through the steel-like skin of the water buffalo's abdomen, and with a powerful kick, Zhu Zhuqing sent the buffalo off the stage.
"Zhuqing, you're amazing!"
"Keep going!"
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong immediately sent their love and cheers to their teammate, encouraging her to keep going.
Feeling the immense soul power fluctuation coming from behind, Zhu Zhuqing knew the final showdown was about to begin.
Turning around, a giant purple-white tiger roared and charged at her.
"Martial Soul Fusion Skill: Abysmal White Tiger."
Having sacrificed five teammates, Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing finally unleashed their fusion skill.
Zhu Zhuqing's lips curled into a smile. She could have taken down one of them first, but she didn't.
(END CHAPTER)
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