Chapter 201.
Soon, after the personnel were arranged, the teams participating in the second round of qualifiers entered more than a dozen arenas present in the Heaven Dou City Great Fighting Soul Arena.
And today, as before, the VIP seats remained largely unchanged in terms of personnel.
However, beside Ning Fengzhi, another Bone Douluo, Gu Rong, was present!
Similarly, next to Bishop Salas Platinum, was another formidable figure!
This imposing figure stood at least two and a half meters tall, resembling a mini giant, with muscles resembling rugged rocks, giving him the appearance of a towering mountain, exuding tremendous strength.
At that moment, Gu Rong used a secret method to inquire Ning Fengzhi, "Fengzhi, who is the opponent of the Elephant Armored Academy today? Also why is the old bastard Hu Yanzhen also present? And why is he seating beside Bishop Salas?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly, "Who else? In the first round, all eyes were on Shrek Academy, where Rongrong is located, and the Jiu Yikai of Purple Star Academy. However, Jiu Yikai is just one person. The Elephant Armored Academy must be a match for Shrek Academy."
Though the first round of matches had been excitement inducing, with both team defeating their opponent overwhelmingly,
But still many believed that, overall, a seven-member team held greater strength like Shrek Academy compared to a single Jiu Yikai.
"Rongrong and the others will face formidable opponents today..." Gu Rong grinned, "This time, several major sects and even the four elemental academies pose serious challenges. The Elephant Armored Academy even boasts a mutant martial soul."
Ning Fengzhi also smiled and remarked, "That's not necessarily true. What if that kid Wang Feng plays? His strength is too formidable. If he joins the match, the Elephant Armored Academy's chances of winning are close to zero. Plus, they only have one mutant martial soul. It still lacks in comparison to the Shrek Academy."
Gu Rong glanced at Huyan Zhen beside him, a glint of coldness flickering in his eyes as he transmitted, "However, Bishop Salas is truly shameless. He's resorting to underhanded tactics..."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head reluctantly. The relationship between the Seven Major Sects and the Soul Hall is very delicate, with the majority of the lower four sects supporting the Soul Hall. The remaining three major sects, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, remained neutral, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Sect was aligned with Heaven Dou Empire, while the Clear Sky Sect had been banished momentarily.
Yesterday, he had revealed his support with Shrek Academy. Given Shrek Academy's prominence, it was natural for Bishop Salas to exert pressure.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be a second round of qualifiers. The Shrek Academy team found themselves facing the Elephant Armored Academy with Huyan Zhen personally coming to see the match.
At that moment, two teams had already arrived at the battle stage. When Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong spotted the Shrek Academy team, they shared a knowing laugh.
"It seems Sect Master Ning is quite confident about today's match?" remarked Bishop Salas upon hearing the laughter, casting a faint glance at Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi.
Huyan Zhen beside them also smiled.
"Hmm." Ning Fengzhi remarked with a slight smile.
Gu Rong's weathered face also cracked into a smile.
Though the Shrek team didn't field their full seven-member lineup,
Ning Fengzhi cause of smile was because he spotted a familiar figure among the group of seven.
'Wang Feng, that kid, was actually going to play? Hahaha…'
In the arena, a host with wings on his back held a special Soul Guidance Microphone and laughed melodiously, floating in mid-air as he explained,
"The Shrek team that's taken the stage today has some changes in their lineup! Stepping onto today's field is a agility attack system soul master named Zhu Zhuqing. Her martial spirit is a Moon Elf, with a soul power level of 41! And another one! His name is Wang Feng, his martials soul is Red Lotus, and his soul rank level is 45! Wow, what an impressive level! Another player at level forty-five! Unfortunately, he seems to be more of an auxiliary type... It seems the Shrek team swapped out these two players, presumably because of their opponents, the Elephant Armored Academy ... Let's see what kind of performance the two new players can deliver!"
In the VIP seats,
"Is that Wang Feng? Level 45?" Salas squinted, recalling the discussion from yesterday among the three deans of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and Prince Xue Xing.
"Can't he handle Poison Douluo's two strikes? Why is he categorized as an auxiliary system soul master?" A trace of doubt crept into Emperor Xue Ye's eyes.
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong exchanged glances and burst into hearty laughter. "He truly is from the auxiliary department... Your Majesty will soon find out if he'll make a move."
"Huh, can an auxiliary soul master withstand the strikes of a Titled Douluo?" The elephant himself, Huyan Zhen, showed a hint of surprise, then shook his head. "Even if that were to be true, there must be some catch. My disciples from the Elephant Armored Academy could easily handle it by substituting two players."
Conversations buzzed among the VIP area occupants, while the audience erupted into exclamations!
The appearance of Wang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing stood out prominently, captivating the audience's attention as they both were extraordinarily good looking and strong.
Zhu Zhuqing's grace and poise outshone those of any other girl among the more than 20 teams.
Similarly, Wang Feng's tall, handsome figure and forty-fifth level of power made him an exceptional presence among the competitors, despite his classification as an auxiliary soul master.
To put it simply, while there may be individuals with higher soul power levels than him, none could match his handsomeness in this arena. And even if someone were more handsome, their soul power level wouldn't surpass his.
On the arena,
Wang Feng gazed at the seven disciples from the Elephant Armored Academy opposite him, feeling a sense of astonishment.
These players were incredibly robust, each standing at atleast two meters tall, with bodies packed with muscle weighing at least 200 hundred kilos.
The disciple in the center was the tallest, exceeding two and a half meters, and Wang Feng's keen perception caught his level.
Forty-fourth level soul power!
It must be Huyan Li!
The possessor of the mutant martial soul!
At the referee's command, the five simultaneous matches officially commenced!
Due to the size of the main arena, multiple matches could be prepared simultaneously, necessitating batch fights rather than one-on-one encounters!
In an instant, various martial soul illuminated the arena like a rainbow, their soul rings gleaming brightly!
Wang Feng had no intention of making a move, as the Red Lotus remained dormant, saving its energy for when he would employ the martial soul fusion technique.
The seven disciples of the Elephant Armored Academy, led by Huyan Li, almost dominated one side of the ring.
Upon positioning themselves half a meter apart, the diamond mammoth martial soul suddenly lit up, causing the seven figures to again grow and fortify!
Their muscles appeared imbued with increased strength, their stature heightened once more!
Two sharp mammoth tusks emerged on their face, while the entirety of their bodies seemed cloaked in a glossy diamond like sheen, imparting an aura of formidable resilience!
Huyan Li's martial soul, however, was even more remarkable!
A colossal wing of light sprouted behind him, engulfing the arena behind him, shrouding even the six individuals from him team also!
Wang Feng furrowed his brow slightly, sensing that the soul power auras of these seven individuals seemed to meld into one entity. It wasn't a fusion technique but rather a specialized soul power fusion skill that unified their breath as one.
This unity conferred the advantage of formidable collective defense, making it challenging to breach their ranks individually. Furthermore, the shared soul power among the seven could minimize exhaustion.
Their coordinated advance resembled a herd of ancient giant elephants, with the seven of them, led by Huyan Li, steadily encroaching upon their opponents.
Employing such tactics displayed both dominance and a resilient attacking method.
"Moreover, Huyan Li has yet to reveal the full potential of his flying ability..."
Reflecting for a moment, Wang Feng acknowledged the significant enhancement brought about by this mutant martial soul to the Elephant Armored Academy arsenal. Previously, their tactics would falter against flying opponents, but with Huyan Li's wings, they gained newfound versatility.
However, as they approached, Wang Feng pondered, 'Could Huyan Li's massive wings carry all seven of them into flight simultaneously? And if so, what strategy would they employ?
Lost in thought, Wang Feng's gaze met Zhu Zhuqing's. Their eyes locked momentarily before quickly averting, silently communicating a shared understanding.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
With each step forward, the seven members of the Elephant Armored Academy sent reverberations throughout the entire arena, dwarfing the momentum of other competing teams in adjacent rings. Their imposing presence stunned countless spectators.
"Let's test the opponent's mutant martial soul first," Tang San declared, drawing a deep breath. "Oscar, give us mushroom sausages. We have two in total. Since we're uncertain about the capabilities of the opponent's mutant martial soul, we'll split into two groups and assess them first."
"If the opponent's mutant martial soul can only accommodate one person while flying, then I'll employ the Meteor Hammer technique. I'll ensnare you all with Blue Silver Grass and we will launch an aerial attack. This is our optimal strategy against these seven opponents."
The Meteor Hammer was a technique Tang San had previously used with Xiao Wu, entangling an opponent with blue silver grass and swinging them as a weapon. With his newfound ability to control multiple Blue Silver Grass vines, Tang San could now execute this technique with two additional companions, creating mid-air variations.
The most effective approach against a cumbersome martial soul like the Diamond Mammoth was to engage in aerial combat and evade the opponent's range. However, with the presence of the opponent's mutant flying martial soul, Tang San decided to split into two groups for reconnaissance.
"I'll take one, Feng'ge will take the other," Tang San stated solemnly. "I'll accompany Mubai, Oscar, Jing Ling and Zhu Qing. Brother Feng, you'll escort and protect Jiang Zhu safely from behind us."
Wang Feng nodded, understanding his role as a supporting member in this battle. He had no intention of directly engaging in combat alongside the others. Even with his and Zhu Zhuqing's fusion skills, they couldn't hope to defeat the seven opponents quickly.
Prepared for action, Tang San led the way by consuming a mushroom sausage, sprouting wings on his back, and then controlling the four companions with blue silver grass. Similarly, after consuming the mushroom sausage, Wang Feng grasped Jiang Zhu's shoulder firmly with one hand, swiftly lifting her away from the charging Elephant Armored Academy members.
The mushroom sausage conferred a flying ability, allowing them to ascend into the sky swiftly and steadily, especially with the enhanced speed and stability of the Phoenix Cockscomb Serpent. Tang San and his group ascended quickly, while Wang Feng, with Jiang Zhu, soared upwards, flanking the Elephant Armored Academy members' attack range from both sides.
"Hmm, a flying ability? It appears to be the skill of that food-type soul master," remarked as a strange light flashed in Huyan Zhen's eyes from the VIP table. "Attempting to launch an attack in mid-air? Unfortunately, if this were earlier, our Elephant Armored Academy disciples might have been in trouble. However, our strongest disciple, who lacks the Diamond Mammoth's weaknesses, possesses a mutant martial soul that compensates for this shortcoming!"
"Air combat won't be effective no more against us," Huyan Zhen declared, his words casting a somber atmosphere over Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong's expressions.
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