Although they didn't know what the couple was discussing, it was time for the contestants to enter the stage as they were called.
Neither the Heaven Dou Royal Team nor the Spirit Hall Team was affected by what happened earlier.
In just a moment, both teams were on stage.
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan, and the other four contestants all looked solemnly at Dugu Yan.
She seemed like an insurmountable mountain, simply because her strength was too formidable.
"Do both sides wish to introduce themselves?"
Seeing that the contestants had gathered, Velet said calmly.
"Yes!"
Before the Heaven Dou Royal could respond, Xie Yue spoke first.
Yes, it was Xie Yue who spoke.
Even though Hu Liena was the soul of the team, Xie Yue was the captain of the Spirit Hall Team.
This kind of task fell to Xie Yue.
Of course, Hu Liena, as the vice-captain, was equally qualified to do it.
If one side agrees to introduce themselves, the other side doesn't need to answer.
Because this is a procedure, as long as one side agrees, the opposition is invalid!
"Both sides, retreat to the pre-match safe distance!"
Upon hearing this, both sides began to retreat or turn around and walk away.
When everyone reached their designated positions, Neuvillette continued, "Both sides, release your martial spirits and start introducing yourselves!"
"In one minute, the match will officially begin!"
Yes, there is a time limit for introductions, only one minute, during which both sides need to complete their self-introductions.
"Xie Yue, captain of the Spirit Hall Team, level fifty-five assault-type Battle Soul King! Martial Spirit, Moon Blade!"
Xie Yue held a curved blade in each hand, and soul rings rose slowly at his feet, revealing two yellow, two purple, and one black soul ring.
After absorbing that soul bone, his soul power level had risen to fifty-five, an increase of two or three levels.
But he couldn't be happy at all!
His opponent was too strong; how could he be happy?
"???"
Everyone was stunned. What was up with Xie Yue?
How did he suddenly go from level fifty-three to fifty-five?
That was a whole two-level increase!
Suddenly, they understood!
To deal with Dugu Yan, they had absorbed the championship reward in advance!
No wonder the championship reward had been replaced with such an ordinary soul bone.
"Yu Tianheng, captain of the Heaven Dou Royal Team, level forty-six assault-type Battle Soul Sect, Martial Spirit: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon!"
"Hu Liena, vice-captain of the Spirit Hall Team, level fifty-four control-type Battle Soul King, Martial Spirit: Charming Fox!"
"Dugu Yan, vice-captain of the Heaven Dou Royal, level fifty-nine assault-type Battle Soul King, Martial Spirit: Water Dragon!"
"???"
Wait a minute!
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan broke through because of the soul bone.
How did Dugu Yan break through?
How long had it been?
She went from level fifty-eight to level fifty-nine!
If the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament finals started a few days later, would she have become a Soul Emperor?
It's not impossible!
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan were bewildered, especially Yan, who hadn't introduced himself yet. His mouth was slightly open, wanting to speak but stopping.
They knew their breakthroughs were more due to the Pope's blessing.
But Dugu Yan was terrifying!
In his entire life, he only admired Bibi Dong, the Pope, as well as Hu Liena and Xie Yue.
Hu Liena and Xie Yue were the only peers who could suppress him.
This was why he admired them.
As for Bibi Dong, she was the Pope!
Now, Yan had one more person to admire!
Dugu Yan was simply unreasonable. Why was she so strong?
Why did she break through so quickly?
Couldn't she give her peers a chance to live?
He was frustrated and trembling with anger.
"Yan, member of the Spirit Hall Team, level fifty-three defense-type Battle Soul King, Martial Spirit: Flame Lord!"
Yan's martial spirit was quite unique, possessing both fire and earth attributes.
Not only was his defense astonishing, but his attack power was also not much weaker than that of same-level assault-type soul masters.
He was a powerful presence with both offensive and defensive capabilities.
In terms of martial spirit quality alone, his was slightly better than those of Hu Liena and Xie Yue.
"Shi Mo..."
In just a moment, everyone had "exchanged information," and the minute quietly passed.
"Match, start!"
As Neuvillette stepped to the edge of the arena, the tension on the field skyrocketed!
The Spirit Hall Team had already discussed their tactics and didn't even need to exchange glances.
"Yan, be careful!"
Hearing this, Yan shuddered. This was Nana's concern!
Her words made him a bit disoriented!
Yan charged directly at Dugu Yan. His task was simple: to entangle Dugu Yan as much as possible!
Once the others took care of Yu Tianheng and his team, they would gang up on Dugu Yan to have a chance at winning the match.
Everyone was no fool. Yan, as a defense-type soul master, especially one "restrained" by Dugu Yan, charged at her right from the start!
If there wasn't something up with that, it would be strange.
Their plan was clear: to hold off Dugu Yan and then...
This was no conspiracy; it was an open strategy!
Knowing what they intended but being unable to do anything about it was the essence of an open strategy.
"Attack!"
They had to finish the battle quickly; Yan couldn't be left taking hits for nothing!
Yu Tianheng and his team were prepared to endure longer, waiting for reinforcements.
Both sides had conflicting objectives, and there was no avoiding it.
Without Dugu Yan, they stood no chance against the Spirit Hall Team.
Three Soul Kings and four high-ranking Soul Sects—such a team couldn't lose!
Of course, that was without considering Dugu Yan.
Ma Hongjun also charged at the forefront, but his attack style differed from a typical assault-type soul master.
He specialized in long-range attacks!
"Vice-captain!"
Ma Hongjun shouted, and Hu Liena's soul rings immediately flashed, targeting Ye Lingling!
A Nine-Hearted Flowering Apple soul master couldn't be allowed to stay on the field for long!
Although they weren't afraid of a prolonged battle, they didn't have that much time!
Shi Mo and Shi Mo quickly stood in front of Ye Lingling, but they underestimated Hu Liena's charm!
So what if it was a woman?
This was a mental attack, not just a simple charm!
"Fourth Soul Skill: Phoenix Howl Strike!"
Ma Hongjun spread his arms and took to the sky, gathering violent flame energy!
Black flames swirled around him.
Yes, Ma Hongjun's flames were black, not fiery red.
He hadn't consumed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, so his flames hadn't been purified...
But who said flames had to be purified to be strong?
Wasn't dark fire powerful too?
As Ma Xiaotao's ancestor, Ma Hongjun was naturally predisposed to becoming an evil soul master, but Tang San had redirected him.
Though his current evil fire hadn't reached the level of ultimate fire, it wasn't far off!
Even Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan didn't dare claim they could defeat Ma Hongjun at the same level!
Especially Hu Liena...