326 Chapter 326: Zhuqing's Power

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In the competition venue, Zeng Yi and Xue Qinghe sat in the audience seats, their gaze fixed on the two teams on the Spirit Arena, while they conversed.

"The match between Shrek Academy and Elephant Armored Academy is truly something to look forward to." Xue Qinghe smiled as he looked at the view on the Spirit Arena. Then, he turned to Zeng Yi and said, "I mentioned this Team Elephant Armored to you before, do you remember?"

Zeng Yi nodded as his gaze remained fixed on the Spirit Arena.

Xue Qinghe turned his gaze towards the main stage and said, "Look, the sturdy and tall old man sitting on the main stage is Huyan Zhen, the Clan Head of the Elephant Armored Sect. It's unexpected that this old fellow would personally come to supervise the battle. Hehe."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Yi couldn't help but raise his head, following Xue Qinghe's gaze. Huyan Zhen, the Clan Head of the Elephant Armored Sect, sat quietly on his seat. His eyes, the size of bronze bells, emitted an imposing aura. His large figure towered over those around him, like a small mountain, with rock-like bulging muscles exuding a heavy sense of power. He resembled a wild beast from the wilderness.

Looking at this person, Zeng Yi involuntarily narrowed his pitch-black eyes. When he was on the stage just now, he didn't pay much attention to this person. But now, as he looked closely, even from a distance, he could still feel the immense force emanating from this person.

"This old man is really strong." Zeng Yi muttered a few words as he observed Huyan Zhen.

Xue Qinghe chuckled and said, "Of course, he is the Head of a sect, naturally possessing formidable strength. Although he's not a Titled Douluo, he is still as strength near to Titled Douluo powerhouse, known for his invincible defense type Martial Spirit, the Diamond Mammoth. Even attacks from Titled Douluo powerhouses can be resisted to some extent. Also his strength is not to be underestimated."

"This old fellow personally overseeing the battle really boosts the morale of the Team Elephant Armored. Zeng Yi, what do you think the outcome of this match will be?" Xue Qinghe looked at Zeng Yi beside him and smiled.

Zeng Yi's gaze remained on Zhuqing from the Shrek team, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Isn't it obvious? Shrek Academy will undoubtedly win!" Zeng Yi replied confidently.

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe burst into laughter. "I know you are their instructor, so it's natural for you to want them to win. But to say they will win easily, that's quite confident, isn't it? As one of the five great academies, the Elephant Armored Academy surely has some unexpected tricks up their sleeves. Shrek Academy might face some difficulties."

"In the face of absolute strength, those tricks will be of no use." Zeng Yi said calmly, smiling.

Xue Qinghe nodded, approving of what Zeng Yi said. Looking at Zeng Yi's expression, he couldn't help but think of something interesting. "As the instructor of the Shrek team, but now a member of my Heaven Dou team, although the two teams have already competed against each other, we will still meet in the finals. When you face your beloved students at that time, what will you be feeling, our great swordsman?"

Zeng Yi raised an eyebrow in response to Xue Qinghe's teasing gaze.

"Didn't you say they are going for the championship? Yet now, you have become their biggest obstacle to achieve that. Won't that make them sad?" Xue Qinghe expressed concern about Zeng Yi's potential rift and alienation from the Shrek team.

Upon hearing this, Zeng Yi smiled disdainfully and said, "If that's how they think, then I would be quite disappointed in them."

"Oh? What do you mean by that?" Xue Qinghe couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Zeng Yi explained, "In this Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, the teams that come to participate are made up of talented Spirit Masters from various regions. Being able to stand out among so many teams and win the championship means that the members of that team are the strongest geniuses among their peers."

"But in my eyes, it's somewhat laughable. After all, it's just a competition with various rules and limited abilities. However, winning this championship is indeed a great achievement. As geniuses, if they only care about that honor, then they are not much. As Spirit Masters, since they embark on the path of cultivation, they should naturally aim to become the strongest. Even if they win this championship without me participating, can they still claim to be the strongest Spirit Masters among their peers?" Zeng Yi spoke, with a hint of disdain in his voice.

"They are all talented Spirit Masters, some of the most gifted among their peers, and they carry an air of arrogance. But if they want to strive for the strongest position, they must pass through my test, cross this mountain, rather than just rely on the title of a champion." Zeng Yi's voice carried an arrogant aura, causing Xue Qinghe to look at him in a different light.

"In reality, aren't you just using making money as an excuse for yourself?" Xue Qinghe couldn't help but speak his true thoughts.

Zeng Yi: "..."

On the Spirit Arena, Zhuqing stood among the Shrek team, like a quiet orchid, yet also emitting a hint of arrogance. In the team, she seemed somewhat out of place.

Due to the rules of the Spirit Arena, Zhuqing didn't have her two swords, Clear Shadow and Yi, hanging from her slender waist. She felt a bit uncomfortable with this restriction, but on the other hand, her Martial Spirit had the ability to transform, which wouldn't affect her swordsmanship.

In the first match of Shrek Academy, she didn't take part as her opponents were too weak to be worth her time. But today, facing formidable opponents, she felt a desire for battle rising within her.

Gazing at the seven towering figures in front of her, Zhuqing's eyes became sharp, and an invisible edge pervaded the surroundings, causing a slight shiver among her teammates, feeling as if they were being pierced by a sword's brilliance.

This was her first match, and she believed that he was watching this match from the audience seats. She must win this match flawlessly.

Staring at her opponents, Zhuqing lifted her beautiful head, and her gaze turned towards the audience seats, hoping to find that figure.

Coincidentally, Zhuqing's eyes met with Zeng Yi's sitting in the audience. She quickly spotted him and accurately identified his position. A hint of joy appeared on her face.

Zeng Yi in the audience also noticed Zhuqing's gaze directed towards him. Their eyes connected, and Zeng Yi responded with a smile, nodding in acknowledgement and meeting Zhuqing's gaze.

Zhuqing saw Zeng Yi smiling at her and felt a surge of encouragement, feeling empowered.

"Match begins!"

As the referee announced the start, the sudden release of more than ten different spirit powers burst forth on the Spirit Arena, creating a powerful storm of spirit power that swept the entire venue. Visible waves of force surged on the Spirit Arena, igniting the passion of the spectators, who cheered and shouted with enthusiasm.

"Damn! Four Spirit Ancestors in one team!"

The spectators exclaimed when they saw the shining spirit rings on both teams' members. On the Team Elephant Armored, seven robust and towering Spirit Masters stood in a row. Three of them had four spirit rings each, yellow, yellow, purple, purple; signifying the best spirit ring configuration.

On the other hand, the Shrek team, apart from their awe-inspiring four-ring Spirit Master with a black spirit ring, had three other Spirit Masters with the same best configuration of yellow, yellow, purple, purple spirit rings.

Having four Spirit Ancestors in one team made every spectator's heart tremble. Yesterday, the Shrek team had only two Spirit Ancestors, but today they suddenly had four. It was unexpected that the Shrek team, which already demonstrated such formidable strength, had hidden their true power.

Both sides unleashed their spirit power, and their Spirit Rings and Martial Spirits manifested at the same time, causing their bodies to undergo various changes, with dazzling spirit power surging around them.

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes shimmered like a starry sky, her long black hair, as straight as ink, dyed with gradient colors resembling a starry sky due to her Martial Spirit's manifestation. As the gentle breeze blew, her hair shimmered with a crystalline luster.

Two cute long ears sprouted from the top of Zhu Zhuqing's head and a slender cat tail swayed behind her agilely.

Although Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Spirit had mutated due to the Immortal Grass, her Martial Spirit still belonged to the feline category. After her Martial Spirit's manifestation, some physical characteristics would still undergo changes.

The spirit power condensed on her delicate jade hands, and with the flickering of starlight, a sharp long knife appeared. Zhu Zhuqing gripped the handle tightly, stepped forward, assuming a stance, and gazed at the seven opponents, her eyes revealing a sharp intent.

The seven members of the Team Elephant Armored, seeing that their opponents had four Spirit Ancestors, didn't dare to be careless. They exerted all their spirit power, and a layer of dark yellow horny layer emerged on the surface of their skin, shining with a metallic luster. What made them look non-human were their noses, which extended and elongated, and their upper lips flipped up, revealing two fangs that were a foot long.

The seven of them simultaneously lifted their right feet. With a heavy stomp on the ring, a resounding boom not only attracted the audience's attention but also made everyone worry whether the competition stage could withstand their violent power.

The seven members of the Team Elephant Armored activated their first spirit skill, enveloping themselves in a layer of hard armor. Standing in a row, they advanced towards the Shrek Team.

Their movements seemed slow, but with each step, the Spirit Arena stage trembled, indicating the immense power they possessed.

With their robust and tall bodies standing in a row, they resembled an impenetrable steel wall, brimming with boundless strength and indestructibility.

However, the Shrek Team was not going to sit idly by.

Oscar began making his sausages right from the start, making a sausage for each spirit skill. Although he couldn't distribute one to each person yet, he had already provided some to their strongest combat power.

That would be Zhu Zhuqing.

Tang San stared at the incoming opponents, his eyes shining with light, and the only, and most formidable, black spirit ring on his body shimmered.

[Fourth spirit skill - Blue Silver Prison!]

In just a moment, almost without any warning, wild vines grew from under the feet of the seven members of the Team Elephant Armored, resilient Blue Silver Grass instantly forming a cage, trapping them.

[Spirit skill - Bind!]

[Spirit skill - Parasite!]

At the moment they were trapped, Tang San immediately activated his first and second spirit skills, launching an unreasonable combo directly at the opponents.

Seeing Tang San trap their comrades, Dai Mubai also tacitly agreed and simultaneously activated his third spirit skill, [White Tiger Vajra Transformation]. In this powerful amplification state, the fourth spirit ring on his tiger body shone brightly.

[Spirit skill - White Tiger Meteor Shower!]

Dai Mubai condensed dozens of white energy balls and forcefully bombarded the seven members of the Team Elephant Armored. Dozens of light balls flickered in the air, their tails trailing with flames, fleeting like a meteor shower, beautiful yet dangerous.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Under Dai Mubai's relentless barrage, amidst the angry roars of the Elephant Armor Academy team, the dust on the Spirit Arena Stage rose, and the scene became hazy.

Within the dust, a swift figure darted, a faint silver cold light flickering. Suddenly, the temperature in the air dropped a few degrees.

Zhu Zhuqing swiftly moved her body, approaching her opponents. Suddenly, a layer of ink-black mist enveloped her body. On her cold and delicate face, several black lines appeared, her eyes turned blood-red, shimmering with bloodlust.

This was her third spirit skill, [Demonization]. After activation, it increased her strength by 120% and enhanced her resistance to negative statuses.

Amidst the dust, Zhu Zhuqing appeared like a cold reaper, coming to claim lives.

Boom!

With a violent roar like an enraged elephant, the dust swirling around the Spirit Arena Stage was blown away by a powerful force, and visibility returned.

However, the two Spirit Ancestors on the Team Elephant Armored, upon seeing the clear scene before them, were shocked to see a graceful figure in their line of sight, their eyes contracting.

Sharp blades shimmered with cold light under the lamplight.

Zhu Zhuqing's cold eyes flashed with crimson light, her face revealing a ruthless and merciless demeanor.

Swinging her blade.

[Chaotic Dance of Shadows!]

In an instant, a dozen blade lights formed a net, covering the two Spirit Ancestors, slashing fiercely.