172 Chapter 172: Person with a Sharp Sword

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This scene was unexpected by everyone. It was Zhu Zhuqing who broke the deadlock.

The remaining thirteen people on the field were all shocked.

You must know that Zhu Zhuqing was only a level 30 Soul Master! She only had two soul rings and had not officially entered the Soul Elder realm. However, she defeated a level 36 Soul Elder, and one with the best soul ring configuration, a genius from the Heaven Dou Empire.

Qin Ming, the leader of the Emperor Team below, was extremely shocked when he saw this scene. Defeating opponents of a higher level, what kind of talent was this? He knew in his heart that he couldn't do that. Even the strongest member of the Emperor Team, Yu Tianheng, who possessed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, would find it difficult.

This could only be achieved when there was a significant difference in martial soul and soul ring quality.

But was Osler's soul ring inferior? The combination of two hundred-year and one thousand-year soul rings was already recognized as the best soul ring configuration in the Soul Master world. Osler's Martial Soul, Black Leopard, was no weaker than Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul, Hell Civet, or even stronger.

Despite having these advantages, Osler still lost.

Why? Was it because of the sword in her hand?

Qin Ming's eyes revealed a look of astonishment.

Although she had a Beast Martial Soul, she didn't rely on it in combat. She used the characteristics of her Martial Soul on the sword in her hand. What kind of cultivation method was this?

Qin Ming didn't understand.

Although she was amplified by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul Master, a Twenty-odd level Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda wouldn't be enough to amplify a Soul Master to the extent of defeating a higher-ranking Soul Elder.

It could only mean that this person's personal strength was already very powerful.

Fortunately, on the Spirit Arena, there was Ye Lingling with her Nine Heart Flowering Apple Martial Soul. Otherwise, Osler would have perished by Zhu Zhuqing's blade.

In the VIP box of Shrek Academy.

The performance of his own students below left Flender and Zhao Wujin astonished. Even the Grandmaster was shocked.

"Has Zhuqing become this strong? She even defeated a genius Soul Elder?" Flender couldn't believe it.

With her current record and talent, Zhu Zhuqing had become the second most talented among Shrek's Seven Monsters, second only to the Monster, Tang San.

Flender believed that once Zhu Zhuqing absorbed a thousand-year soul ring, her strength would definitely approach Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, and Tang San, who were already Soul Elders.

Among these seven monsters, someone as powerful as Zeng Yi was bound to emerge!

Flender's gaze couldn't help but turn to Zeng Yi.

"Zeng Yi, is swordsmanship really that strong?"

"No need to ask! Could Zhuqing be like this without strong swordsmanship?" Zeng Yi replied helplessly.

In this world, Soul Masters only paid attention to the power of soul power and soul skills but neglected many techniques, such as martial arts.

Not only swordsmanship, but spear techniques, boxing techniques, hammer techniques, were all powerful.

Why was Tang San so strong? Wasn't it because of the unique skills of the Tang Sect?

What about Tang Hao? Wasn't his unpredictable cloak and wild hammer technique powerful? It was even stronger than many soul skills!

With these martial arts skills, it was equivalent to having many soul skills compared to other Soul Masters who didn't know martial arts. Naturally, they would be stronger than those Soul Masters who couldn't use martial arts.

"Can you teach others?" Flender shamelessly asked.

Zeng Yi shook his head and said, "Not everyone can learn this. Zhuqing has a strong talent for swordsmanship, even stronger than me. Coupled with her diligence in practicing, she achieved this result."

Zeng Yi knew how diligently Zhu Zhuqing had practiced the sword technique he taught her. Since one month ago, her hands had been wrapped in white cloth, concealing the skin that was worn out from practicing sword techniques.

"What about Oscar? Haven't I taught him too? But he can't achieve what Zhuqing has achieved." Zeng Yi replied, seemingly speechless.

After hearing this, Flender had nothing to say.

However, he looked at Grandmaster on the other side and said, "Xiao Yi, what you said before the Spirit Arena, the victory of this battle depends on Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing, is it because of this?"

At present, the strongest Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master on the opponent's side was being dragged down by Dai Mubai. Zhu Zhuqing had defeated an opponent on the other side, and Tang San, the strongest of the Seven Monsters, hadn't even used his Eight Spider Lances yet.

Looking at the gaze of Grandmaster, Flender felt a sense of admiration.

Xiao Yi is truly insightful!

Now, Flender was convinced that victory in the Spirit Arena was within their grasp.

However, Grandmaster still wore a solemn expression and remained silent.

His previous meaning was not like this. Tang San was the key, but Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, currently, the situation was not as he expected.

Yu Xiaogang had studied Martial Souls for many years and understood the knowledge and origins of many Martial Soul families. After seeing the Martial Souls of Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, he understood their origins and the secrets of their Martial Souls.

The last name "Dai" and a Martial Soul of a White Tiger, Yu Xiaogang was certain that Dai Mubai came from the imperial family of the Star Luo Empire.

Because the imperial family of the Star Luo Empire carried the last name "Dai." Others might not be aware of the family's Martial Soul, but how could Yu Xiaogang not know?

As for Zhu Zhuqing, her Martial Soul was the Hell Civet, which belonged to a family that had always had an alliance with the Star Luo imperial family. Their family's Martial Soul was the Hell Civet.

As for why the two families had always had an alliance, it was naturally because the combination of the Evil Eye White Tiger and Hell Civet Martial Souls could produce a powerful Martial Soul fusion technique.

That was why Grandmaster said that Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were the key to this Spirit Arena battle.

However, they hadn't used their Martial Soul fusion technique yet, which puzzled Grandmaster.

Had they not mastered it?

Or...

Grandmaster couldn't help but glance at Zeng Yi.

For a Martial Soul fusion technique, not only did the Martial Souls of the two Soul Masters need to have a high compatibility, but they also had to have a high level of mutual understanding and mental connection.

If they were the same gender, they would definitely have a high level of understanding as friends or brothers.

If they were of opposite genders, they were usually in a romantic relationship.

Because only in this way could they achieve a mental connection.

However, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing were currently unable to use their Martial Soul fusion technique, which meant that their mental connection was out of sync or that one of them had a different mindset.

Grandmaster was aware that Dai Mubai had been pursuing Zhu Zhuqing all along, so he definitely had no problems. The problem must lie with Zhu Zhuqing.

Had she already chosen her sweetheart?

Grandmaster knew the secrets of the Star Luo Empire's Dai family and the Zhu family. If the children of the two families were of the same age, awakened the Eye Evil White Tiger and Hell Civet Martial Souls respectively, then they would be engaged.

That was the alliance between the Dai family and the Zhu family, and it was the reason for their strength.

However, if Zhu Zhuqing had already made her choice and the person was not from the Dai family, then she would definitely encounter opposition from her family.

Have you already chosen this path?

Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's stubborn figure on the Spirit Arena, Grandmaster sighed.

On the Spirit Arena.

Seeing her teammate fall, the other members of the Emperor Team were shocked, and the Shi brothers immediately rushed towards Zhu Zhuqing.

But Zhu Zhuqing, who had exerted too much mental, soul power, and physical strength with that strike of her sword, now had difficulty even standing. Nevertheless, her firm eyes still emitted a determined light as she stared at the Shi brothers.

But with her current physical condition, even swinging the sword in her hand was difficult.

Two powerful soul forces overwhelmed her, leaving her feeling hopeless.

Suddenly, she felt something wrapping around her waist.

It was Tang San!

He had been observing the battlefield and immediately used Blue Silver Grass to wrap around Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist, pulling her back.

The Shi brothers didn't pursue but quickly retreated with Osler, who was seriously injured.

On the Emperor Team's side, at the rear, a dazzling and warm radiance bloomed. Under this radiant glow brimming with endless vitality, everyone felt warm throughout their bodies, as if bathing in the sun of spring and being reborn.

A beautiful pink petal quietly fell on Osler's body.

Radiant light filled with vitality flowed into his body, quickly repairing his severe injuries. The deep cut on his body rapidly healed, visible to the naked eye.

In no time, Osler stood up. Besides his pale complexion, there was no significant harm. However, his vertical pupils flickered with astonishment.

This situation shocked Shrek Academy's side.

To recover from such severe injuries in such a short time, this Nine Heart Flowering Apple Martial Soul was truly formidable!

As a result, the situation became unfavorable for Shrek.

The opponent's combat power had been restored, while Shrek's Zhu Zhuqing had used up all her strength to defeat her opponent. She had now lost the ability to fight again.

The balance of victory tilted once again.

"I can still fight."

Zhu Zhuqing spoke, with the tip of her knife planted in the ground, supporting her quivering body with both hands on the hilt, her determined gaze still shining brightly.

Although she could barely stand now due to her physical condition, her eyes still sparkled with resolve.

After eating Oscar's recovery sausage, a surge of heat flowed through her body's meridians, and her strength and soul power began to slowly recover.

Although her current physical condition was very poor, she couldn't fall down now.

Continue to fight!

Since she had already chosen this path, she had to become stronger!

How could she become someone else's subordinate!

Even alone, she could become stronger!

Zhu Zhuqing clenched her teeth, enduring the pain and weakness in her body, raised the long knife again, and assumed a fighting stance.

A person with a sharp sword could never fall because of this!