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Chapter 256.
These black-clad assailants were astutely aware that the majority of students in these colleges were young and inexperienced. Consequently, they held back their full strength, subconsciously treating the situation as though it were still a game. This reluctance to exert themselves resulted in non-fatal attacks, presenting the assailants with a significant advantage. As a result, the colleges found themselves in a temporary state of passivity.
Furthermore, among the assailants were a few high-level soul masters, approximately a dozen or so, likely hovering around the sixty-level mark, engaging the academy's teachers directly. The remainder of the assailants had to be dealt with by the students themselves.
For Shrek Academy, such a battlefield posed little challenge. As a team seasoned by countless battles, the seven members operated with seamless cooperation, with Tang San at the center, flanked by Ning Rongrong and Oscar supporting from behind.
Tang San's proficiency with hidden weapons proved to be their deadliest asset. In this scenario, the efficacy of Tang San's hidden weapons surpassed that of any soul ability. Within a radius of thirty-fourty meters around them, almost a vacuum was formed, rendering the assailants unable to approach.
"Where did all these black-clad attackers come from? There are so many of them! Should we also assist the other colleges?" Xiao Wu murmured, gently wiping sweat from her forehead. This perspiration wasn't due to physical exertion but rather a mixture of nervousness and excitement.
Because it was their first encounter with a situation akin to a battlefield, they found themselves overwhelmed. Moreover, the act of taking lives in such circumstances could stimulate the body's adrenaline more than any arena match. Fortunately, their prior experiences allowed them to gradually calm their nerves.
"Tang San's hidden weapons are incredibly potent in this kind of combat," Ma Hongjun observed, glancing at the ongoing struggles of other academies. "Most of the black-clad assailants on our side have already been dealt with."
While Tang San carried the most hidden weapons, the other seven also had their own concealed, highly venomous hidden weapons. Once afflicted, even the toughest opponent would be rendered nearly helpless.
Meanwhile, the other dozen or so colleges remained trapped under the siege of the black-clad assailants.
"Hey, look over there!" Ma Hongjun exclaimed suddenly.
The others turned to look, gasping involuntarily at what they saw in the distance, where the Purple Star Academy was situated.
The sight was chilling. In the center stood Jiu Yikai, surrounded by countless weapons swirling around him like a deadly storm.
With each step Jiu Yikai took, a barrage of weapons rained down, harvesting lives in swathes with each devastating wave of attack.
Even when those weapons were attacked, they transformed into countless black lights. With Tang San's purple magic pupil, he could finally discern that they were hair-like black thorns.
Swish!
Within a 100-meter radius around him, no black-clad assailant dared to approach. Each time the black light pierced through an enemy, it quickly formed four spear blades that would autonomously seek out and attack other enemies.
From a distance, these four spears appeared almost lifelike, automatically striking down their targets. All the black-clad assailants from the other academies, except for the Purple Star Academy, were completely wiped out. Even high-level soul masters were powerless –to resist against his soul bone. Even if they managed to fend off the spear, they would immediately turn into countless black lights, transforming their bodies into a mass of corroded flesh.
Every second, at least a dozen fell to this relentless onslaught.
"So powerful!" Ma Hongjun exclaimed, echoing the sentiments of shock and awe that pervaded not only Shrek Academy but also the other academies.
"Is this the strength of the fully unleashed soul bones of the Jiu Yikai?" Ma Hongjun shivered.
"During the match, he must have held back severely. If this is the true extent of the power of his soul bone, we would have been wiped out long ago. His soul bones seem to be incredibly venomous, turning a soul master into a pool of corrosive filth in mere seconds."
"The soul power of this person is truly unfathomable," Tang San remarked, shaking his head.
"Those black thorns are like tiny hairs. To manipulate soul bones, you need soul power. There must be thousands of these black thorns, and he controls them with such precision. I find it hard to believe he's only level forty-five Soul Ancestor. Moreover, his soul bone is more efficient at killing than my hidden weapons."
"Because those black thorns can be reused, whereas hidden weapons are consumable. He can manipulate them with his soul power."
Such killing tools were excessively deadly for low-level soul masters. Their high efficiency was paramount, ensuring attacks rarely missed.
"The shields formed by low-level soul masters offer no protection against those black thorns..."
It was indeed a massacre. Wang Feng didn't need to even lift a finger, he could fight solely relying on his perception.
Armored Black Thorns was incredibly effective in such a small-scale battle. In larger battles, the Ice Flame Fury Lotus would undoubtedly wreak the most havoc.
"They doesn't seem to be targeting me," Wang Feng remarked, feeling vigilant about his surroundings.
He knew these black-clad assailants were nothing but cannon fodder in this attack. A powerful soul master above the seventieth level was surely still around!
However, after scanning his surroundings, Wang Feng couldn't detect any such presence, which left him shocked.
"Am I so insignificant?" Wang Feng wondered. "they didn't come to kill me?"
He reasoned that he had displayed sufficient combat prowess in the qualifiers and the promotion matches. It would make sense for Soul Hall to prioritize him as their primary target.
Turning slightly, Wang Feng glanced towards Tang San's direction and was surprised to see Tang San and the others surrounded by several high-level soul master experts.
"My score with you all hasn't been settled yet... Do you look down on me?" Wang Feng smiled to himself.
"Soul Hall is determined to kill Tang San and the others. Is it because he possess twin martial souls?"
With this thought, Wang Feng swiftly discarded his black robe and mask, blending into the shadows as he made his way towards Tang San's location.
On the other side,
Tang San's forehead beaded with dense cold sweat.
Just when they thought they had cleared the seemingly endless waves of black-clad assailants, powerful figures suddenly appeared, exuding an overwhelming pressure.
Two of the Soul Sages had separated, engaging Flanders and Liu Erlong, while the remaining one was locked in combat with Zhao Wuji and Qin Ming.
The remaining two Soul Douluos and four Soul Emperors focused their assault on Tang San and –his party.
"Hurry and take down this kid with twin martial souls, then we will deal with Jiu Yikai!" a black-clothed Soul Douluo ordered in a menacing tone.
The other, slightly shorter figure, with cold eyes, nodded in agreement.
Their priority was clear, eliminate the twin martial souls kid first, preferably together, and then deal with Jiu Yikai. These two objectives were equally important.
Their intel had indicated that Tang San's side was the weaker one, so they planned to concentrate their efforts and take them down swiftly, rather than spreading themselves thin. After all, it made sense to eliminate the weaker opponents first before tackling the stronger ones.
Seeing the group of Tang San, the black clad Soul Douluo laughed darkly. His martial soul manifested directly, as a pair of golden wings appearing behind him, his eight soul rings shining brilliantly.
It was a Golden Eagle martial soul!
At the same time, the Soul Douluo next to him also quickly activated his martial soul, causing his figure to rapidly increase in size, as a huge earthy yellow centipede emerged behind him.
This centipede martial soul, soul maste also possessed eight soul rings, with a configuration of two yellow, three purple, and three black - a very formidable setup.
Without hesitation, both of them activated their seventh soul ring, which was the most crucial skill of a beast type martial soul- the Martial Soul True Body/Form. Its activation signaled their deadly seriousness and intent.
It was evident that these two were determined to kill without giving any chance for retaliation. With the other four Soul Emperors, they surrounded Tang San and his group from four directions, each emitting a dazzling light from their six soul rings and displaying four different martial souls.
Among them was a Spirit Emperor's martial soul, specifically the Black Golden Willow of the control system, a unique spirit known for its exceptional hardness and natural immunity to fire.
"Why are they targeting us?" Ma Hongjun's face paled.
"And why did they start using Martial Soul True Body right from the beginning... they didn't leave us any room to fight back."
"We're being singled out..."
Tang San gritted his teeth, his mind racing. The words of Dugu Bo from that day echoed in his thoughts, and he couldn't shake the suspicion that these assailants were indeed dispatched by the Soul Hall.
Just look at their strength and organization. What other force could muster so many high-level soul masters? And why target members of their own Heaven Dou Empire, especially when they were on their way to the finals?
"How do we deal with Soul Douluos?" Tang San murmured, his voice tense.
Even with brother Feng, it seemed impossible. There was simply no opening to exploit. When the enemy activated their Martial Soul True Body, Tang San didn't even have the chance to use his hidden weapons.
Faced with such a vast power gap, even if the seven of them were incredibly skilled, they wouldn't stand a chance against the enemy's lineup. Not to mention the two Soul Douluos, even these four Soul Emperors were formidable opponents.
"Attack!" The Golden Eagle Soul Douluo barked a command, and several of them charged directly at Tang San's group.
Several bright lights illuminated the battlefield as the black golden willow martial soul, Soul Emperor unleashed its long, black-gold tendrils towards Tang San and the others. Two of the Soul Emperors possessed beast type martial souls- one a Single Horned Rhinoceros and the other Winged Horse- while the third wielded a long-range Silver Arrow martial soul.
The Golden Eagle Soul Douluo flew directly, his soul ring shining as he swooped towards Tang San. Another Centipede Soul Douluo burrowed straight into the ground, disappearing in an instant.
Countless –rays of light seemed to swallow the seven.
"Don't panic, break through from the flank of that Silver Arrow martial soul, Soul Douluo!" Tang San said calmly.
"He's a long-range attacker, it's best to focus on breaking through!"
Everyone nodded, trying to remain calm, hoping for an opportunity.
However, at that moment, the Centipede Soul Douluo suddenly emerged from the side of the Silver Arrow Soul Master and spewed out an incredibly foul poisonous mist at the seven, leaving them with no chance to escape.
Suddenly, a dark light enveloped the seven.
Boom!
Several soul abilities exploded, bombarding the black light that enveloped the seven of them, but it remained unbroken. The two beast martial soul, Soul Emperors were even sent flying by the powerful impact.
At the same time, a faint voice spoke out, "Why don't you try to kill me?"
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