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Feng Xiao's slender fingers danced gracefully on the strings of the Fuxi Zither, and the ethereal sound of the zither music leisurely rose.
The zither music flowed like a clear spring, and invisible sound waves rippled across the field.
The spirit power radiance around the Huang Dou Battle Team members surged, and various spirit rings intertwined, their momentum climbing steadily.
"Captain, how should we fight next?" Yu Feng asked in a low voice, his eyes flashing with battle intent.
Feng Xiao's lips curved into a faint smile, his fingertips drawing a graceful arc across the zither strings: "You only need to fight with your instincts as Spirit Masters; I will clear all obstacles for you."
"Arrogant!" Shui Bing'er's eyes turned cold, and the phantom of an ice phoenix behind her spread its wings and let out a long cry.
Along with the sound of the phoenix cry, her first spirit ring suddenly lit up: "First Spirit Ability: Ice Seal!"
A bone-chilling cold swept over, threatening to freeze the Royal Fight team.
However, Feng Xiao's zither music suddenly quickened, and amidst the intense sound wave vibrations, the incoming ice crystals dispersed into a sky full of glittering powder before they could even form.
"How is this possible?!" The Tian Shui team's pupils constricted.
Their proud ice control had been dissolved so effortlessly.
Seizing this fleeting opportunity, the Huang Dou Battle Team immediately launched a fierce offensive.
Oslo transformed into a black lightning bolt, striking from the flank, while Yu Feng spread his Wind Chime Bird wings and swooped down.
Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphor Violet Poison transformed into a sky full of poisonous mist, dividing the battlefield.
"Second Spirit Ability: Ice Ring Armor!" Shui Bing'er remained calm in the face of danger.
Crystal-clear ice armor instantly condensed around the Tian Shui team members.
However, Feng Xiao's fingertips lightly plucked, and the zither music suddenly changed.
Those seemingly indestructible ice armors crumbled like quicksand.
The audience was in an uproar.
Ning Fengzhi's teacup paused slightly, Gu Rong showed surprise, and even Sword Douluo, who had been resting with his eyes closed, couldn't help but open them.
Such exquisite control, capable of removing armor without harming anyone, was truly admirable.
"The younger generation is formidable!" Chen Xin stood with his hands behind his back, sword light flickering in his eyes.
"To have touched the Domain realm at such a young age is truly rare."
As soon as these words were spoken, the audience immediately burst into an uproar.
The word Domain, for the vast majority of Spirit Masters, was a distant realm.
Even the powerhouses from various factions in the VIP seats couldn't help but show expressions of shock.
Gu Rong nodded slightly, his husky voice carrying a hint of admiration: "Though still imperfect, with insufficient cultivation and a somewhat small range—" He swept his gaze across the Tian Shui team members in the field, "—it's more than enough to deal with these little girls."
Ning Fengzhi gently stroked the scepter in his hand, a hint of deep thought flashing in his gentle eyes.
He clearly felt that within that small arena, the Domain constructed by Feng Xiao's zither music, though only covering the competition area, had already begun to possess the capabilities of a Domain.
At the other end of the VIP section, a complex light flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes, and an indescribable emotion surged in her heart.
The talent Feng Xiao displayed had far exceeded her expectations.
In that instant, she had almost mistaken Feng Xiao's ability for the unique purification of the Angel Spirit.
"Little brat, cultivating so fast, won't he..."
Yu Xiaogang's face was as gloomy as water.
He clearly realized that Feng Xiao's understanding of Spirit had reached a whole new level, being able to perfectly integrate various abilities into his zither music.
Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu exchanged a knowing glance, and the spirit power around them suddenly resonated.
Xue Wu's slender snow ribbon moved without wind, dancing gracefully around her like a living thing.
The pure white ribbon fluttered up and down with her elegant dance, drawing graceful arcs in the air.
"Little handsome," Xue Wu suddenly smiled brightly, her slender snow ribbon dancing with the wind, "would you be willing to accompany my dance?"
"It would be my honor." Feng Xiao responded elegantly, his zither music unbroken.
As Xue Wu danced gracefully, dark clouds gathered above the arena, and fine rain fell, causing the temperature in the field to plummet.
Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu exchanged smiles, their hands slowly clasping together.
"Thank you for your cooperation, but victory will ultimately belong to Tian Shui." Xue Wu smiled charmingly, and a brilliant blue light burst forth from around them, about to complete their Spirit Fusion.
Clang—!
A sound like tearing silk burst from the zither strings, like a sudden clap of thunder.
The brilliant blue light scattered in response.
Xue Wu turned in astonishment, only to see Shui Bing'er looking dazed, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of her mouth.
"Bing'er?"
"His zither music... also contains a mental force impact..." Shui Bing'er said with difficulty, her face as pale as paper.
"You've been too kind." Feng Xiao smiled gently, his zither music gradually fading.
The moment the two were incapacitated, Oslo and Yu Feng had already entered as if into an uninhabited realm, subduing all the other Tian Shui team members.
The entire venue was silent.
In the waiting area of the Spirit Hall Academy team, the atmosphere was solemn.
The silver-haired young man Xie Yue gazed at Feng Xiao's figure in the field and said in a deep voice: "Nana, it seems we need to re-evaluate this team."
Hu Liena nodded slightly, a fervent battle intent burning in her golden eyes.
Her slender fingers gently caressed the spirit tool at her waist, secretly comparing her own control abilities with Feng Xiao's.
As one of the outstanding members of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, she yearned to compete against such an opponent.
"Tch, what's there to worry about?" The red-haired Yan scornfully curled his lips, crossing his arms.
"Nana's Charm ability can also interrupt the opponent's skills.
In her Demonic Charm state, she's both a powerful attacker and a controller."
He squinted at Feng Xiao's slender figure in the field, scoffing: "That kid clearly isn't good at close combat.
If he really runs into us, we can finish him in minutes."
Xie Yue frowned and shook his head: "Don't be careless.
His sound wave attacks have an extremely wide range, and—" He looked deeply at the notes flowing from Feng Xiao's fingertips, "—that method of integrating abilities into zither music, even I can't see its depth."
Hu Liena gently held back Yan, who was about to retort, and her red lips parted: "Brother is right.
To be able to break the opponent's armor without harming them, and to interrupt their Spirit Fusion Ability, with the opponent only bleeding a little, it seems he still held back.
This level of control—" Her eyes flashed with excitement, "—is worth our full effort."
Yan immediately put on a smiling face upon hearing this, fawningly approaching Hu Liena: "Right, right, Nana is absolutely right!"
He rubbed his hands, his fiery red hair shaking obsequiously.
"It was my oversight, that kid really has some skills."
Xie Yue looked helpless, long accustomed to Yan's sycophantic behavior.
Hu Liena, meanwhile, gave Yan an annoyed look, but said nothing more.
"But Nana, don't worry," Yan patted his chest and promised, his eyes burning with fighting Spirit, "if it comes to a fight, I'll be the first one to charge!
I absolutely won't let that kid's zither music affect you in the slightest."
Hu Liena snorted lightly, her golden short hair fluttering in the wind: "Who needs your protection?"
She turned to look at Feng Xiao's figure in the field, her battle intent rising again—only such an opponent was worthy of her full effort.
In the Shrek Academy's waiting area, Yu Tianheng and Tang San's gazes were like torches, fixed tightly on Feng Xiao on the arena.
Both had solemn expressions, and complex emotions flickered in their eyes.
"He's gotten stronger." Yu Tianheng's right hand unconsciously tightened, his nails digging deep into his palm.
As an opponent who had once fought Feng Xiao, he knew better than anyone the terrifying speed of this young man's growth.
Tang San's Purple Demon Eye flickered slightly, his voice low: "More than just stronger—" He keenly noticed Feng Xiao's every subtle movement, "—his understanding of Spirit has undergone a new transformation."
The two exchanged glances, both seeing the same shock in each other's eyes.
Even with their talent, they had to admit that every appearance of Feng Xiao seemed to be a complete metamorphosis.
That effortless fighting style, that realm of perfectly integrating music with spirit power, all showcased the terrifying potential of this opponent.
As the red-clad head referee flew onto the arena, his resonant voice echoed throughout the venue: "Heaven Dou Royal Academy versus Tian Shui Academy, the winner—Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"
The girls of Tian Shui Academy looked at the opposite side with complex expressions.
Shui Bing'er's ice-blue long hair was slightly disheveled.
She pursed her pale lips and took a deep look at Feng Xiao, her eyes containing both unwillingness and a hint of appreciative respect.
Feng Xiao, holding the Fuxi Zither, bowed slightly to the Tian Shui team: "You've been too kind."
His voice was gentle and polite, without the slightest arrogance of a victor.
Shui Bing'er's ice-blue eyes deeply gazed at Feng Xiao, her voice soft yet exceptionally clear: "Thank you for holding back."
Her slender fingers gently caressed her slightly pale cheek—if that mental force impact had been just three points stronger, she might not have been able to stand at all.
This controlled restraint, stopping just short of causing severe harm, brought a sense of respect to this proud daughter of Tian Shui Academy.
Feng Xiao paused slightly, then smiled gently: "Miss Shui, you exaggerate.
Your academy's ice and snow fusion ability is admirable; I merely took advantage of a trick."
Many discerning individuals secretly nodded.
Feng Xiao, while winning, still allowed his opponents to save face; this demeanor already surpassed many renowned Spirit Masters.
Xue Wu snorted lightly from the side, but she also had to admit that they had lost this match wholeheartedly.
Feng Xiao couldn't help but sincerely praise: "Miss Xue Wu's dance is truly beautiful."
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly felt a sharp killing intent strike from behind him.
In the VIP section, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, snapped her folding fan shut with a "clack."
Feng Xiao felt a chill down his spine and quickly cleared his throat to change the subject: "Um... I mean, the coordination of your Spirit Fusion Ability was perfect..."
He subtly wiped away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead, secretly relieved at his quick reaction.
A few chuckles came from the audience, clearly some people had seen through the subtle atmosphere.
Feng Xiao calmly put away his Fuxi Zither, but as he turned, he met Yu Feng's mischievous gaze and Oslo's meaningful smile.
Thunderous applause erupted.
This brilliant duel not only showcased the Huang Dou Battle Team's powerful strength but also allowed everyone to witness a brand new Music Spirit.
"Let's go." Shui Bing'er took a deep breath and was the first to turn and leave the arena.
Xue Wu and the others followed closely behind; although defeated, their straight backs still maintained the pride of Tian Shui Academy.
The Huang Dou Battle Team members exchanged smiles and left the arena with their heads held high under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
This victory not only earned them a chance to advance but also announced to the entire continent—Heaven Dou Royal Academy would be one of the strongest contenders for the championship in this competition.
Feng Xiao and the Royal Fight team slowly walked off the arena.
As soon as they left the competition area, Yu Feng eagerly rushed to Feng Xiao's side, excitedly gesticulating:
"Little Feng! You're simply divine!" Yu Feng's eyes sparkled, his voice rising by eight octaves.
"I've never fought such an easy team battle in my life.
How did you do it?"
Oslo also rarely showed a curious expression, his stern face full of inquiry: "During the battle just now, those Tian Shui people's spirit rings were clearly lit, but they seemed to be immobilized and couldn't release their abilities."
Feng Xiao gently stroked the Fuxi Zither in his arms, the strings vibrating slightly at his fingertips: "A control system Spirit Master must not only control themselves—" A profound light flashed in his eyes, "—but also learn to control the enemy."
"The essence of control is to make your opponent move according to your rhythm." Feng Xiao lightly tapped the body of the zither with his fingertip, "My zither music can interfere with their spirit power circulation, and when they are about to release Spirit Abilities..."
He made a plucking motion, "...I infuse mental force into the zither music.
With their mental force, they have no way to resist my control."
Dugu Yan nodded thoughtfully: "Like Yu Tianheng last time?
So their Spirit Abilities kept failing?"
"Exactly." Feng Xiao smiled slightly, "It's also a new way of combining mental force with zither music.
I wasn't skilled enough last time."
Having mastered the Heart Separation Control method, Feng Xiao could now perfectly integrate mental force with zither music.
Invisible sound waves interwove like a spider web across the field.
Although he couldn't yet precisely control seven opponents simultaneously, he could easily interfere with key targets during the fleeting gaps in the rapidly changing battle.
"It's like making a crucial move in chess," Feng Xiao explained, lightly tapping the zither strings, "you don't need to calculate every step, just act at key points."
A cunning glint flashed in his eyes, "When the opposing Spirit Master is using their full power, a well-timed mental force interference..."
"...can completely put them at a disadvantage." Yu Feng suddenly realized, and couldn't help but feel admiration for Feng Xiao's art of control.
This effortless fighting style was far more sophisticated than simple spirit power suppression.
Dugu Yan's purple eyes flickered, and she suddenly chuckled: "No wonder Xue Wu's Spirit Fusion Ability was interrupted; you had already calculated the timing."
As Feng Xiao and his group passed the Shrek Academy team's waiting area, he keenly sensed two burning gazes.
Looking up, he saw Yu Tianheng and Tang San intently watching him, their eyes flickering with complex emotions.
Yu Tianheng's right hand unconsciously clenched, his eyes containing both battle intent and a hint of solemnity; Tang San's Purple Demon Eye flickered slightly, seemingly analyzing Feng Xiao's every detail.
Feng Xiao did not stop, merely giving the two a faint smile and a slight nod of greeting.
This simple gesture was both polite and exuded calm confidence, as if saying: let's see the true strength on the battlefield.
The Fuxi Zither subtly vibrated in his arms, and the halo of light flowing on its strings seemed to be responding to this silent competition.
The two teams passed each other, and invisible sparks seemed to burst in the air.