---- Few Days Ago ----
The moment the Sonic Rats appeared, the entire scene instantly became tense. Their numbers were not many, but each Sonic Rat's spiritual energy fluctuations were extremely powerful. Especially their sharp sonic attacks, which could easily disrupt any opponent's judgment and reactions.
Chu Yi's eyebrows furrowed tightly as he gripped several talismans in his hand, silently calculating in his mind. He knew these Sonic Rats were highly dangerous. Their sonic energy could not only interfere with one's mind but also weaken one's ability to control spiritual energy. While he was thinking, the first wave of sonic attacks had already begun. The high-pitched screech of the Sonic Rats was like an invisible blade, slicing through the air, sending shockwaves straight into the eardrums of the five people.
Lin Xuanwu was the first to feel the impact. His hands trembled slightly, and the iron rings that were once as steady as a mountain were now somewhat hard to control. "Damn it, this sound is too annoying!" he cursed softly, quickly retreating, trying to use his defensive spiritual energy to block the sonic attack.
Qing Xiu'er didn't hesitate at all, her spiritual sword already drawn. She suddenly pushed off the ground with a burst of force, her spiritual energy exploding as her figure shot like a white flash toward the Sonic Rat swarm. Her sword spun and sliced through one of the Sonic Rats' bodies, but the rat was extremely cunning, quickly rolling away and dodging the fatal blow.
At this moment, Chu Yi also no longer hesitated. His fingers flicked quickly, and a Thunderstorm Talisman was accurately thrown out. Lightning streaked through the air, striking the Sonic Rat. Though it didn't hit a vital spot, the tremendous shockwave from the Thunderstorm Talisman still forced the Sonic Rat back, giving Qing Xiu'er a chance to counterattack.
"Zhang Liya, quickly use your flute!" Ju Gouzi shouted eagerly. He glanced back at Zhang Liya. Although his war hammer had begun to heat up, the Sonic Rats' sonic interference made it hard for him to focus, and stronger sonic resistance was needed to relieve this pressure.
Zhang Liya stood at the back of the battlefield, her expression focused. Her fingers gently touched the flute, and after taking a deep breath, she infused it with her spiritual energy. A soft melody slowly flowed from her flute, forming a clear counter to the Sonic Rats' shrill sonic energy.
The two sound waves collided in the air, and the Sonic Rats' sonic energy began to weaken. Although Zhang Liya's flute sound seemed gentle, it contained powerful spiritual energy. She used her sound wave to interfere with the Sonic Rats' judgment, gradually regaining the initiative.
As the Sonic Rats' sonic energy weakened, Lin Xuanwu's movements became fluid again. His iron rings resumed spinning, striking at the nearest Sonic Rat. The iron rings released powerful spiritual energy, crashing into the Sonic Rat with intense force. The Sonic Rat let out a shrill scream and tried to escape, but Qing Xiu'er accurately stabbed its throat with her sword, causing it to fall to the ground.
Chu Yi saw the opportunity and immediately threw out a Fire Talisman. The fiery runes traced a blazing path through the air and suddenly ignited. The flames instantly engulfed a Sonic Rat, burning its skin, causing it to scream in agony. Soon, the rat turned into a charred corpse, lying motionless on the ground.
Ju Gouzi also didn't waste time. He aimed at the remaining Sonic Rat and swung his war hammer fiercely. The scorching flames surged like a tidal wave toward the beast. Though the Sonic Rat quickly dodged, Ju Gouzi's hammer strike was fierce, causing the stones on the ground to fly into the air. The hammer swept through the air, leaving a trail of fire that slammed into the Sonic Rat.
"Finished!" Ju Gouzi shouted, his hammer's residual force sending the Sonic Rat flying, crashing heavily to the ground, and it fell silent.
After a brief silence, the five of them slowly gathered together, looking at the dead Sonic Rats' corpses. A faint spiritual energy fluctuation lingered in the air. Zhang Liya sensed the pull and smiled slightly, knowing this was the spirit energy of the Sonic Rats beginning to coalesce.
She gently placed the flute down and closed her eyes, quietly feeling the essence of the beast spirit. As spiritual energy surged, her body resonated with this spirit, and the Sonic Rat's spiritual essence was quickly absorbed, merging into her own.
The flute in her hand trembled slightly, and the spiritual energy fluctuations grew stronger. She opened her eyes, a gleam flashing in them, and softly said, "Looks like its beast skill, 'Sonic Wave Pulse,' is highly compatible with my combat style, and it also has a stunning effect."
---- Day of Major General Tournament ----
Zhang Liya took a deep breath and slowly raised the flute, gathering spiritual energy between her lips. With a delicate motion of her fingers, the flute emitted a soft yet eerie wave. The sound gradually spread through the air, its spiritual energy flowing like water, quickly expanding across the battlefield.
Her sonic energy possessed unique penetrating power, affecting the enemy's perception and disrupting their spiritual energy flow. With the sound of the flute, several members of the Bianjing Academy began to feel a momentary daze. The Ice Blade man faltered, his precise ice blade lost its aim, shattering like broken ice crystals and falling weakly to the ground. Meanwhile, the Wind Blade spiritualist was also disturbed by the sound waves, and his wind blades became less sharp, growing disorganized and scattered.
Zhang Liya's flute sound not only affected the enemy but also provided immense support for her teammates. Her sonic energy seemed to connect with every bit of spiritual energy on the battlefield, tightly binding her with her allies. She infused slight spiritual fluctuations into the sound waves, helping Chu Yi, Qing Xiu'er, Lin Xuanwu, and Ju Gouzi offset some of the spiritual suppression from the opponents.
"Good opportunity!" Chu Yi quickly sensed the change in the sonic waves, a sharp gleam flashing in his eyes. Without hesitation, he seized the gap and threw out two more talismans. The talismans exploded in the air, lightning once again striking Cheng Feng and his team. Though Cheng Feng tried to block with his sword, his reaction was slightly slower due to the sonic interference. The lightning struck his shoulder, and his spiritual shield instantly collapsed, sparks flying.
Cheng Feng let out a painful grunt, his face becoming even more sinister. His teammates fell into a passive state—the Wind Blade spiritualist's steps became chaotic. He tried several times to regroup for another attack but was firmly suppressed by Zhang Liya's sonic energy. The Ice Blade man was retreating repeatedly, his ice blades completely losing their lethality, now only making ineffective swings.
Zhang Liya's sonic counterattack completely turned the tide of battle. She gritted her teeth, constantly pouring spiritual energy into the flute. The sound waves grew stronger, and the entire battlefield seemed to fall under her control. Her flute emitted a piercing high-frequency sound, directly assaulting the enemies' nervous systems, slowing their movements and clouding their minds.
At this moment, Ju Gouzi seized the opportunity to launch a fierce attack. He gripped his war hammer tightly and leaped into the air, the hammer engulfed in blazing flames as he struck the Wind Blade spiritualist. The spiritualist was caught off guard, his steps faltering, and in a panic, he summoned a wind blade to block. But the flames instantly consumed the wind blade, and the hammer struck his chest. With a dull thud, his spiritual shield shattered, and he was slammed to the ground, spitting out blood. Clearly, he had lost the ability to fight.
"Nice job!" Lin Xuanwu shouted in admiration. His iron rings once again glowed with brilliant spiritual energy. Taking advantage of the Ice Blade man being overwhelmed by Zhang Liya's sonic suppression, he quickly launched a surprise attack. The iron rings spun violently, like two enormous spiritual weapons, crashing down on the Ice Blade man's defenses.
The Ice Blade man tried to resist with all his might, but Zhang Liya's sonic energy left him groggy, his reactions slow, and his spiritual energy scattered. The powerful impact of the iron rings instantly shattered his shield, and Lin Xuanwu continued to launch a barrage of attacks, the rings falling like a storm. The Ice Blade man was unable to defend and collapsed, losing the ability to continue fighting.
Qing Xiu'er and Chu Yi also did not miss this perfect opportunity. Qing Xiu'er swung her spiritual sword, a beam of sword light slashing toward Cheng Feng. Cheng Feng had already been struck by lightning, his reactions sluggish. Though he desperately swung his sword to block, Qing Xiu'er's sword technique was fierce. The blade collided with Cheng Feng's sword, sparks flying, and the sword light pierced through his spiritual shield, cutting into his shoulder.
Cheng Feng let out a pained grunt and stumbled back, his face pale. Chu Yi quickly followed up, pulling out a Fire Talisman, activating it, and throwing it toward Cheng Feng. The Fire Talisman exploded instantly, flames engulfing Cheng Feng like a dragon, scorching his armor and causing excruciating pain.
"Cheng Feng, give up!" Chu Yi said coldly, a determined light flashing in his eyes. He knew the victory was sealed. The five members of Bianjing Academy were almost completely suppressed, and though Cheng Feng still struggled, he was beyond saving.
Zhang Liya's sonic energy continued, each note from her flute firmly controlling the situation, strangling the enemy's resistance at the root. The five worked in perfect harmony, their alternating attacks and defenses flowing smoothly like water. With the final strike of Chu Yi's Fire Talisman, Cheng Feng fell to the ground, his body no longer able to hold its ground.
Apparently, the outcome on the field was already decided.
The Major General Tournament was still ongoing, and Kion Academy's victory was just the beginning. Chu Yi and the others knew that their upcoming opponents would only grow stronger, but because of this, their fighting spirit was even more invigorated.
"This is just the beginning," said Mentor Bi Hei.