Chapter 205: The Strong Always Make the Last Entrance!
"What exactly is your third soul skill?"
This question caused Oscar's expression to shift dramatically.
It wasn't because his soul skill was weak—far from it. Instead, it was because the chant for this skill was downright embarrassing to say out loud!
"Ahem, Boss Dai, it's better if you don't ask."
"I can only tell you the effect of my third soul skill. As for the skill itself, let's keep it under wraps for now. I'll demonstrate it when the time is right."
Hearing this, everyone's curiosity was piqued. After all, Oscar had always been a relatively invisible figure within the Emperor Battle Team—hardly speaking and rarely interacting with others.
Ma Hongjun was similar in that regard, though he would sometimes let his "true nature" shine through when dealing with Oscar. After all, Oscar was his "good brother."
"My third soul skill is one second of invincibility! Genuine, absolute invincibility!"
"Even if a Titled Douluo appears, they wouldn't be able to break through the defense of my soul skill in that one second!"
Oscar spoke with a serious yet slightly self-satisfied expression. He had been stunned when he first acquired this soul skill. Who would have thought that a mere thousand-year-old Soft Bone Rabbit would grant him such an invincible skill as the Golden Invincibility Body?
Unfortunately, the skill could only be used six times a day, granting a total of six seconds of invincibility. However, with each additional soul ring he acquired, he could use it one more time daily.
"What?"
Everyone was stunned, their faces full of disbelief as they stared at Oscar. This guy had been hiding something big!
As a food-type soul master, it also meant his soul skill could potentially be replicated for others!
"I can currently use the skill six times a day—that's the only limitation."
Scratching his head and feeling a bit embarrassed under everyone's astonished gazes, Oscar added this detail.
"Your soul skill likely stems from the innate ability of that soul beast, the Golden Invincibility Body, which fused with your martial soul. To have this effect is already godlike."
Kong spoke slowly, his tone measured. He had been present when Oscar obtained the soul ring, yet he hadn't expected Oscar to "mutate" and acquire such a skill.
"Of course, the so-called Golden Invincibility Body isn't entirely invincible. When faced with strength exceeding its upper limit, it will instantly shatter. Alternatively, against true damage that ignores defense, this skill is nothing but an ornament."
"But don't worry—the chances of encountering either scenario are incredibly low."
Oscar: "…"
Everyone else: "…"
Oscar had barely started to bask in his moment of glory, only to have Kong pour cold water all over him.
After finishing his explanation, Kong still seemed baffled, especially when considering the abilities granted by the Soft Bone Rabbit's hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone.
Teleportation?
Golden Invincibility Body?
Void?
As for the last one, it wasn't important.
These three soul skills—how could any of them belong to a low-tier soul beast like the Soft Bone Rabbit?
It was merely a weak creature in the soul beast food chain! Even if it evolved to a hundred-thousand-year level, did it deserve to possess such skills? Was it compensation for the inherent weaknesses of low-tier soul beasts after reaching the hundred-thousand-year threshold? A way to prove that the Douluo world was fair?
No—it had to be because it was the female protagonist. Special treatment was a given!
"Captain, do soul skills that ignore defense truly exist?"
Oscar frowned deeply and asked Kong.
"Of course. My first soul skill can ignore defense."
Kong didn't even hesitate. He nodded slightly and responded.
"Not only that, my Engulfing Lightning itself has a defense-breaking attribute…"
Oscar and everyone else: "…"
Didn't you just say the chances of encountering such a situation were very low?
And now?
Your first soul skill can ignore defense!!
What Kong said wasn't wrong, though. Aside from Ei and Raiden Shogun, the only other skill he knew capable of defense-ignoring damage was Bibi Dong's Eternal Creation.
But no one could say for sure how much defense Eternal Creation could ignore—was it partial, or complete?
Wasn't this supposed to be extremely rare?
Oscar fell silent, and so did everyone else. Without saying another word, they focused on their journey.
Originally, Oscar had intended to show off a bit, but before he could finish, he got completely shut down!
This was being utterly suppressed by Kong (the team captain)!
Time passed. When the group entered Heaven Dou City, they encountered no obstacles along the way. It was as if the city was deserted! Where was everyone?
Either in the Spirit Arena or gathered around it. Naturally, the streets were nearly empty.
When the competitors entered the Spirit Arena, it wasn't considered an official entrance yet. First, they had to rest in the designated waiting area. Only after all arrangements were in place would they make their entrance one by one.
In the waiting area, some people were chatting, while others seemed to be looking for something.
"Your Emperor Battle Team really knows how to make an entrance, huh? They still haven't arrived at the waiting area."
"Hmph! Heaven Dou Royal Academy isn't something you can mock at will. The Emperor Battle Team is the pride of our academy and the strongest force of this generation in the empire! The strong naturally make their entrance last!"
The captain of the Emperor Battle Team's second squad shot the speaker a glare and responded sharply.
"Exactly! Our Heaven Dou Royal Academy isn't a place for the likes of you to criticize!"
Although the members of the second squad were known for being arrogant, they had their own pride. Heaven Dou Royal Academy was the empire's most prestigious academy, something they were proud of.
As for the Emperor Battle Team's members, they were undoubtedly terrifying. Moreover, with Yu Tiankong and Dugu Yan joining, the team's strength had reached another level.
They didn't know much about Yu Tiankong, but Dugu Yan… Two years ago, she had already become a Soul King when she left the academy!
Just the thought of Dugu Yan made the members of the second squad tremble involuntarily.
After all, many of them had been her sparring partners during her training days, and they were beaten quite miserably.
Yet, they couldn't muster any resentment. While they were arrogant, they weren't stupid.
Not only was Dugu Yan's grandfather a Titled Douluo, but her talent and strength were also things they wouldn't dare offend.
Even those who supported them wouldn't risk angering such a "godlike figure."
Once she grew up, she could very well become the next "Poison Douluo."
Better to forge good relations than create conflict!
Offending her? That would be suicidal. If apologies didn't work, cutting ties with their families might be the only solution!
Seeing how fiercely the second squad defended Kong and the others, Tang San couldn't help but feel annoyed!
These people had no sense of time. The competition was about to start, yet they still hadn't shown up, acting like divas?
And yet, here they were, with a whole group of supporters defending them. This infuriated Tang San even more!
He seemed to completely forget that he, too, was now a student of Heaven Dou Royal Academy!
"Hey, is it true that Kong joined the Emperor Battle Team?"
As the tension in the air grew, a crisp female voice broke the silence.
Everyone instinctively turned toward the source of the voice. After a brief look, they recognized the speaker as a student from Tianshui Academy.
"Kong?"
"Are you talking about Yu Tiankong? He's the captain of the first team…"
(End of Chapter)
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