The six students entered the wide arena, each team positioned on opposite sides. Xiao Yan, Lan Susu, and Lan Luoluo maintained their usual formation, with the sisters in front and Xiao Yan at the back, forming an inverted triangle.
Meanwhile, on the other side, the trio from Class 9 adjusted their formation. The golden-haired girl in front stepped back while the other two moved forward to shield her.
"Freshman Class 9, Wu Feng, Level 25 Assault System Battle Soul Master," the red-haired girl announced proudly, her gaze fixed sharply on Xiao Yan's team.
The girl with light-colored hair beside Wu Feng shot her a mild reproachful look, seemingly disapproving of Wu Feng's arrogance. She then added calmly, "Freshman Class 9, Nanmen Yuner."
A moment later, a soft yet confident voice spoke from behind them, "Freshman Class 9, Ning Tian, pleased to face you."
"Freshman Class 7, Lan Luoluo and Lan Susu, pleased to face you!" the twin sisters responded in unison.
The examiner shouted, "Let the match begin!"
With that command, Lan Luoluo and Lan Susu immediately activated their martial souls. Two yellow spirit rings rose from beneath their feet, and their blue hair floated up and spread out into the air.
"Martial Soul Possession!" Wu Feng shouted as she leapt forward, releasing a surge of fire-attribute energy. Her martial soul was a Fire Dragon, much like Zhou Yi's. Scales sprouted across her body, her hands morphed into fiery dragon claws, and a powerful aura radiated from her. Two yellow spirit rings also appeared around her feet.
Her body transformed, becoming sleeker and more intimidating. With a quick push off the ground, she dashed forward like a fired arrow.
"First Spirit Skill: Hair Net!"
At the same moment, Lan Luoluo and Lan Susu clasped hands, their spirit energy surging. Their long blue hair extended into a large net in midair, casting down toward Wu Feng.
The Hair Net was the twin sisters' first spirit skill, identical for both of them. When used in tandem, the skill's power doubled. With Xiao Yan's mental detection sharing, the Hair Net was seamless, covering any gaps or weaknesses.
In a flash, Wu Feng was tightly ensnared, unable to break free on her own.
Seeing this, Nanmen Yuner sprang into action. With a graceful flick, she covered ten meters in an instant, her first spirit ring glowing as her hands turned jade green. She struck toward the black hair net, her palms gleaming like emeralds.
At the same time, Ning Tian extended her right hand, her body spinning in place. Brilliant rainbow lights emanated from her, and a seven-colored pagoda appeared in her palm. She called out, "Seven Treasures, leave the glass!"
Two yellow rings and a purple ring rose at her feet, signaling her as a level 30 Soul Elder with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda—an elite auxiliary martial soul. The appearance of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda drew immediate attention from the onlookers.
One of the teachers on the viewing platform gasped, pointing at Ning Tian. "That's someone from the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect! A Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda!"
"Wu Feng, use your second spirit skill!" Ning Tian commanded, her face shifting with concern at Wu Feng's entanglement. Hearing her call, Wu Feng nodded. Her body burst into a brilliant red aura as her first and second spirit rings shone, enveloping her in dark red flames. Her attack and defense surged instantly.
"First Spirit Skill: Dragon's Flame!"
"Second Spirit Skill: Dragon's Fury!"
Wu Feng swung her dragon claws in a flurry, tearing through the Hair Net with enhanced strength from Dragon's Flame.
"Seven Treasures has a name: one is Speed." Ning Tian's calm voice resonated as her first spirit ring glowed, sending yellow light to Wu Feng and Nanmen Yuner, boosting their speed.
Now enhanced, Nanmen Yuner darted forward at an alarming speed, creating afterimages as she flashed toward Lan Luoluo, her hands brimming with green light.
"First Spirit Skill: Crimson Blade!"
With Ning Tian's amplification, Nanmen Yuner reached Lan Luoluo in a blink, her green-lit hand striking toward her face. But as she was about to hit, Lan Luoluo suddenly retreated, avoiding the attack. Thanks to Xiao Yan's mental detection, Lan Luoluo could anticipate her opponent's every move.
Simultaneously, Wu Feng lunged at Lan Susu but similarly failed to land a blow. With Xiao Yan's support, the sisters could predict each attack and dodge with precision.
At first, everyone thought the match would be one-sided, considering Xiao Yan's apparent handicap as a ten-year ring Soul Master. But surprisingly, the Class 7 team held their ground against Ning Tian's team.
Watching the battle unfold, Ning Tian frowned. "What's going on? With the speed boost, how can Wu Feng and Nanmen Yuner fail to land a single hit?"
"Could it be that kid with the ten-year ring?" Her eyes narrowed as her gaze settled on Xiao Yan, her suspicion growing.
While the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda offered unparalleled individual support, Xiao Yan's mental detection covered the entire battlefield, providing his team a unique edge. That was the strength of his million-year spirit ring.
What exactly was his martial soul, and what skill was he using?
Ning Tian's gaze sharpened as she focused on the white ring surrounding Xiao Yan.
"It's him. He's the one interfering," Ning Tian realized. She gave a cold smile and called out, "Yuner, I'm going to boost Wu Feng to handle those twins alone. You focus on that one-ring kid."
As Ning Tian finished speaking, all three spirit rings on her
pagoda lit up. "One is Speed. Two is Solution. Three is Strength!"
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