Chapter 126: The First Appearance of the Eight Spider Lances
"Zhu Zhuqing?"
"That's right, she's joined Spirit Hall!"
"Spirit Hall has always welcomed anyone willing to join. Zhu Zhuqing wanted to join us, and naturally, we had no reason to refuse!"
"What? Do we need your Star Luo Empire's permission to accept members? Isn't that a bit overbearing?"
"As for handing Zhu Zhuqing over, that's impossible. Spirit Hall never betrays its own people!"
"Now that she's joined Spirit Hall, we are obliged to protect her!"
…
Dai Weisi and his team had returned to Spirit Hall, demanding Zhu Zhuqing's return. Spirit Hall, however, readily confirmed that Zhu Zhuqing had indeed joined their ranks.
But when faced with Dai Weisi's demands, Spirit Hall firmly refused without hesitation.
"Hmph! Spirit Hall, you've got some nerve. Just you wait—I'll report this to my father!"
Despite his arguments and persistence, Dai Weisi couldn't sway Spirit Hall. In the end, he left in defeat, leaving behind a harsh threat.
"Useless!"
Passing by Dai Mubai on his way out, Dai Weisi couldn't resist spitting out a scornful remark.
"Dammit!"
Dai Mubai could only endure the insult in silence, suppressing his anger and frustration.
"Are you Shrek Academy here to demand Zhu Zhuqing's return as well?"
After dismissing the Star Luo Empire team, the Spirit Hall representatives turned their attention to Shrek Academy.
"We're leaving!"
Without responding to the disdainful inquiry, Yu Xiaogang led the team away, knowing that if even Dai Weisi couldn't get Zhu Zhuqing back, their chances were slim to none. Staying would only invite humiliation.
Still, their trip wasn't entirely wasted—they confirmed that Zhu Zhuqing had indeed joined Spirit Hall after leaving Shrek.
Zhu Zhuqing's actions left Yu Xiaogang with a dark expression.
To him, betraying her comrades in this way was despicable, and he had no intention of trying to win her back. His primary purpose in coming was to confirm her defection.
"That woman… How could she do this?"
Dai Mubai clenched his teeth so hard they nearly cracked. He glared resentfully at Spirit Hall before following the others away.
"Zhu Zhuqing has chosen to join Spirit Hall, so there's no need for us to concern ourselves with her anymore," Yu Xiaogang said firmly. "This was her choice.
"But mark my words, Zhu Zhuqing won't find happiness there. Spirit Hall will only use her as a pawn in their schemes."
Shrek Academy's members departed with heavy hearts.
Zhu Zhuqing's departure had already hurt them deeply. Now, learning that she had joined Spirit Hall felt like salt rubbed into their wounds.
"They really can't do anything to Spirit Hall," Ning Rongrong whispered, watching from a distance alongside Su Mo.
Since Zhu Zhuqing's decision to join Spirit Hall had been Su Mo's suggestion, Ning Rongrong hadn't considered it a betrayal of the Star Luo Empire or Shrek Academy. Her only concern was Zhu Zhuqing's safety.
Seeing that Spirit Hall was indeed protecting Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong felt reassured.
"Let's go," Su Mo said calmly, his composure unwavering as the scene unfolded exactly as he had anticipated.
…
The next day, the finals of the current Soul Master Tournament arrived as scheduled.
Under the gaze of countless spectators, two teams stepped onto the stage.
The members of each team stood in opposition, staring each other down.
"Kid, you're impressive, but today's championship belongs to Spirit Hall's team!"
"If you don't want to get beaten, you'd better surrender now!"
Before the match even began, Yan from Spirit Hall couldn't resist mocking Su Mo.
"Exactly. If you don't want to embarrass yourselves, just give up!"
"Our team has three Soul Kings. Your team doesn't even have one. What can you possibly do against us?"
The other members of Spirit Hall joined in, jeering at Su Mo's team.
"Hmph! Don't celebrate too soon. You'll cry when we beat you!" Ning Rongrong retorted sharply, unwilling to back down.
On the other hand, Yu Tianheng and the others, though visibly upset, didn't respond, as their confidence wavered.
"Is talking all your Spirit Hall team is good at?" Su Mo said coldly, disdain evident in his tone.
"What did you say?!" Yan's anger flared instantly at Su Mo's words.
The tension between the two teams was palpable, and the atmosphere on the stage grew increasingly hostile.
"Ahem… Ahem…!"
"You have one minute to summon your martial souls. The match will begin shortly!"
The host quickly stepped in, interrupting the brewing argument and instructing the teams to release their martial souls.
Hearing this, the two teams quieted down but remained full of hostility as they prepared for battle.
"I now declare the match… begin!"
Once both teams had summoned their martial souls, the host signaled the start of the match.
At the onset of the battle, Su Mo and Ning Rongrong immediately converged, preparing to unleash their martial soul fusion technique.
"Attack! Don't give them the chance to activate their martial soul fusion technique!"
Across the arena, Hu Liena quickly directed Yan to disrupt Su Mo and Ning Rongrong's efforts.
She hadn't expected Su Mo to prepare his ultimate move right at the start of the match.
However, it wasn't entirely beyond her expectations. After all, this was the finals, and the opponent wouldn't hold back anymore. Starting with a powerful move was a reasonable strategy.
"Brother!"
After sending Yan and the others to attack Su Mo and Ning Rongrong, Hu Liena turned to Xie Yue.
"Understood!"
Xie Yue nodded.
Since Su Mo and Ning Rongrong were preparing their ultimate move at the start, it made sense for them to do the same.
This had been their plan all along—no matter their opponent's strength, they would unleash their martial soul fusion technique immediately, maximizing their combat power to defeat the enemy quickly.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Raging Sand and Flame!"
Yan was the first to act, targeting Su Mo and Ning Rongrong with his fifth soul skill, determined not to give them a chance to execute their martial soul fusion technique.
"We'll block it!"
The Shi brothers, Shimo and Shimo, stepped forward to shield Su Mo and Ning Rongrong.
"Hmph!"
"Fourth Soul Skill: Boiling Magma!"
Yan sneered and immediately unleashed his fourth soul skill. The ground split open, and boiling magma erupted near Su Mo and Ning Rongrong, aiming to disrupt their focus.
Following Yan's lead, the other members of Spirit Hall's team also launched attacks on Su Mo and Ning Rongrong.
For a moment, the two were bombarded with attacks, unable to complete their martial soul fusion technique.
Seeing Su Mo and Ning Rongrong successfully pinned down, a smug glint flashed in Yan's eyes. Did they think they could execute their martial soul fusion technique under his watch? Dream on!
"It seems Spirit Hall's team is well aware of Heaven Dou's strategy. They're determined not to let Su Mo and Ning Rongrong use their martial soul fusion technique!"
"Even with such strong members, they're still so cautious. Su Mo and Ning Rongrong haven't even used their fusion technique during the entire competition!"
"Exactly!"
Ma Hongjun and Oscar couldn't help but exclaim at the sight.
"Even a lion uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. Spirit Hall's approach is correct!"
Yu Xiaogang commended Spirit Hall's strategy, acknowledging their tactical precision.
"Teacher is right, but Su Mo and Ning Rongrong's fusion technique is usually executed very quickly. It shouldn't be interrupted this easily!"
"Su Mo is doing this on purpose!"
Before Yu Xiaogang could finish speaking, Tang San interjected with his observation.
He noticed that Su Mo seemed to be deliberately drawing the enemy's attacks.
"…"
Hearing Tang San's analysis, Yu Xiaogang's expression stiffened.
He had been so impressed by Spirit Hall's strategy that he hadn't realized Su Mo's actions might be intentional.
"Look! What are those two from Spirit Hall doing? Are they also about to use a martial soul fusion technique?"
"It's really a martial soul fusion technique!"
"My god, Spirit Hall's team has been hiding this ace all along, and it's a fusion technique between two Soul Kings!"
"It's over. Su Mo's team is done for!"
The Shrek team had no time to dwell on Yu Xiaogang's words. Seeing Hu Liena and Xie Yue preparing their fusion technique, they cried out in shock.
Moreover, Hu Liena and Xie Yue's fusion technique was being executed with remarkable speed and seemed on the verge of success.
"Soul Bone Skill: Lion-Tiger Resonant Roar!"
"Roar—"
But just as Hu Liena and Xie Yue's fusion technique was about to succeed, Su Mo, who had been lying in wait, struck with precision.
A deafening lion-tiger roar reverberated through the arena, shaking everyone present.
Buzz—
The soul power Hu Liena and Xie Yue had been concentrating was disrupted by Su Mo's Lion-Tiger Resonant Roar. Their unstable energy unraveled, and their nearly completed fusion technique was abruptly interrupted.
"Damn it!"
"How is this possible…?"
"It was interrupted…"
Hu Liena and Xie Yue's martial soul fusion technique was forcefully disrupted, leaving them feeling disoriented as their soul power briefly fell into chaos.
Not only them, but even Yan and the other members of Spirit Hall's team were momentarily stunned by Su Mo's Lion-Tiger Resonant Roar, halting all their attacks.
At that moment, Su Mo, having successfully disrupted Hu Liena and Xie Yue's fusion, extended the Eight Spider Lances from his back one by one.
This was the moment he decided to reveal the secret of his external soul bone.
"That's…"
"An external soul bone…"
"He actually has an external soul bone!"
The sight of the Eight Spider Lances emerging from Su Mo's back elicited shocked exclamations from those in the audience who were knowledgeable enough to recognize them.
Even Pope Bibi Dong stood up in surprise, her eyes fixed on the external soul bone.
"What a pity… it's already fully fused with him."
Bibi Dong quickly sighed with regret. She could tell at a glance that Su Mo's Eight Spider Lances had completely integrated with his body. Killing him wouldn't yield the external soul bone.
Moreover, considering Su Mo's affiliation with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, any notion of obtaining it was dismissed immediately.
"What a pity… it's completely fused."
"Even if it weren't, would you dare make a move against him? That boy belongs to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan!"
Other experienced soul masters also saw the integration and could only sigh in regret.
"An external soul bone?"
"Su Mo even has an external soul bone?"
"How does he get so lucky?"
Yu Xiaogang stared at the Eight Spider Lances with a mixture of shock and resentment.
It wasn't enough that Su Mo had a rare arm soul bone with a unique sonic soul skill—he also possessed an external soul bone. Yu Xiaogang's sense of imbalance grew stronger.
Buzz—
Su Mo, however, wasn't displaying the Eight Spider Lances for admiration. Their purpose was to amplify his and Ning Rongrong's martial soul fusion technique.
As soon as the Eight Spider Lances emerged, Su Mo and Ning Rongrong began to execute their martial soul fusion technique.
Buzz—
In the blink of an eye, a burst of nine-colored light enveloped them, and the fusion was complete. Ning Rongrong, now holding the Nine-Treasure Soul-Hunting Spear, stood with a regal aura. Surrounding her were eight soul rings: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, purple, purple, black.
This had been Su Mo's strategy all along—to feign preparing a fusion technique, bait Hu Liena and Xie Yue into using theirs, and then interrupt it at the perfect moment.
By disrupting their fusion, Hu Liena and Xie Yue wouldn't be able to attempt it again for several minutes. Su Mo had no intention of giving them another chance.
With their fusion technique thwarted, Su Mo and Ning Rongrong's proceeded unhindered.
The brief moment of stunned silence following his Lion-Tiger Resonant Roar had been more than enough for them to achieve their combined state.
"Protect Ye Lingling. Leave the rest to me!"
Su Mo addressed Yu Tianheng and the others, then disappeared in a flash, charging straight at the Spirit Hall team. His first target was Hu Liena.
Preventing Hu Liena and Xie Yue from using their martial soul fusion technique again was now Su Mo's top priority.
Earlier, he had believed that the combined power of his and Ning Rongrong's fusion technique, enhanced by the Eight Spider Lances' 50% boost, could match theirs.
But he later realized the best way to win was to ensure Hu Liena and Xie Yue never got the chance to use their fusion at all.
"Attack!"
"Third Soul Skill: Soul-Chasing Blade!"
Boom—
In the combined state, amplified by the Eight Spider Lances, Ning Rongrong wielded the Nine-Treasure Soul-Hunting Spear with unparalleled might. Controlled by Su Mo, she charged at Hu Liena and the others with unstoppable ferocity.
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