Chapter 72: What Are You So Proud Of?

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Salas and Ning Fengzhi both mistakenly believed that the golden-red light was produced by a special Soul Bone. Unlike head, limb, or chest Soul Bones, Ning Fengzhi thought that Xiao Wu's unusual Soul Bone might only function in specific conditions.

Thus, Salas didn't pay much attention to it.

Seeing what had just happened, Huo Wushuang and the others were also astonished.

Huo Wushuang asked, "Tian Ge, you've seen so much. Do you know what that was? Could she really have a Soul Bone?"

Feng Xiaotian knew exactly what it was.

He shook his head and replied quietly, "That isn't a Soul Bone but a type of divine herb called the Heartbroken Red. After merging with her blood, it changed and protected her just now."

Shui Bing'er and the others were even more surprised.

"Such a miraculous divine herb exists in the world? Tian Ge, you know so much."

Feng Xiaotian smiled modestly.

"I don't know much about divine herbs or poisons; I just happened to come across this information."

Huo Wu couldn't help but ask, "Using a divine herb for protection—doesn't that violate the competition rules?"

Feng Xiaotian smiled faintly.

"If even experts like Ning Fengzhi and Salas couldn't figure out what it was, how would the average person know? It's not our concern; let's just continue watching the match."

On the competition field, Xiao Wu looked somewhat bewildered, not knowing what to say.

After review, the judges determined that Xiao Wu had not cheated and awarded her the victory for the match.

The competition continued.

Xiao Wu stayed on the field.

The next few opponents from Balak Academy were weaker than those who had fought earlier. Xiao Wu defeated three more opponents before finally leaving the arena when her soul power was nearly exhausted.

Her flawless performance impressed the spectators, surpassing the previous two matches in terms of dominance.

This was the first five-match winning streak in the current advancement rounds.

Due to this winning streak, Xiao Wu's individual score surged to the highest, and her name quickly became well-known.

After Xiao Wu left the field, Tang San entered the arena.

When Tang San released his four soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, and black—the last two members of the Balak Academy team immediately conceded defeat.

Just like Blaze Academy, Shrek Academy also won their matches with only two participants.

However, Shrek Academy appeared to be the stronger team on the field.

While Blaze Academy's Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu had fought with all their might, exposing their strength, Tang San had not even needed to step in.

Their stunning performance drew all eyes.

The competitors from the kingdoms and principalities viewed them with renewed respect.

In the VIP seats, Emperor Xue ye and Ning Fengzhi chatted happily, both showing satisfied smiles.

Nearby, Platinum Bishop Salas squinted, his expression darkening.

Shrek Academy was in the same zone as the Four Elements Academies, not too far apart.

After the match, they did not leave but stayed to watch the other academies' matches.

They were most eager to see Feng Xiaotian compete.

Seeing the smug expressions of Ma Hongjun and Oscar, Huo Wushuang felt a surge of irritation.

"Tian Ge, are you going to compete against Tajik Academy?"

"Why do you ask that?"

Huo Wushuang glanced at Ma Hongjun not far away.

"That fatso is too full of himself. I can't stand it.

Tajik Academy isn't very strong and doesn't warrant your personal involvement."

"If only you could compete," Huo Wushuang said, "with two ten-thousand-year soul rings, you'd surely make the opponents surrender without a fight. Defeating seven opponents would be a breeze, and you'd outshine Shrek Academy."

Feng Xiaotian glanced over at Shrek Academy.

The members of Shrek Academy were chatting and laughing.

Ma Hongjun was gesticulating energetically, seemingly boasting about how weak their opponents were and how easily they had won.

His smug demeanor was indeed irritating.

"Alright, I'll go on next and put them in their place."

"That's fantastic! We'll soon see you take down seven opponents in a single go, haha~~"

Feng Xiaotian wasn't worried about revealing his strength too early.

The moves he intended to use against Tang San wouldn't even be necessary before facing him.

The next three matches quickly concluded.

Thunder Academy and Shui Academy both won without any suspense.

The seventh match, the climax of the day, was between Godwind Academy and Tajik Kingdom Academy.

When Feng Xiaotian stepped onto the field, the members of Shrek Academy were stunned.

Ma Hongjun scratched his head.

"Is this for real? The academies from the kingdoms and principalities are all relatively weak. And now, the top-ranked academy from Tianshui City, with Feng Xiaotian, a Soul King, stepping in first—is he planning to defeat all seven opponents?"

Tang San frowned.

"It's very likely. It seems Feng Xiaotian has no intention of hiding his strength."

Dai Mubai added.

"Even if he doesn't use his full power, he could still pull off a seven-win streak. After all, the intimidation from two ten-thousand-year soul rings is something ordinary soul masters can't endure."

As they spoke, Feng Xiaotian was already on the competition stage.

His opponent was a burly young man, over two meters tall, appearing to be around twenty-three or twenty-four years old, likely a strength-type soul master.

The man politely introduced himself.

"I am Liu Lei, captain of the Tajik Kingdom Academy team, a level 42 Assault-type Soul Emperor. Please enlighten me."

Feng Xiaotian returned the greeting.

"I am Feng Xiaotian, captain of the Godwind Academy team, a level 55 Control-type Soul King. Please guide me."

Upon hearing this, Liu Lei was immediately taken aback, his expression changing.

Their conversation was broadcasted through the competition's soul guide, and everyone around heard it.

The students from the kingdoms and principalities buzzed with excitement.

"Wow, Feng Xiaotian is actually a 55th-level Soul King and a Control-type!"

"He has a 13-level advantage in soul power, completely overwhelming. How will this match even work?"

"A Soul King-level captain stepping in first—could he really win all seven matches?"

"Indeed, this is the climax match, and they've saved the best for last."

Realizing Feng Xiaotian was a Soul King, the judges were momentarily stunned before signaling the start of the match.

Both participants released their respective soul rings and soul abilities.

Feng Xiaotian's twin-headed wind wolf soul and his five soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, black, black—once again shocked the visiting students.

"Is that a mutated beast soul of the Stromwind Magic Wolf? A top-tier soul!"

"And he has two ten-thousand-year soul rings! The fourth soul ring is already ten-thousand-year level; it's unbelievable!"

"Originally, having one ten-thousand-year soul ring was impressive for a Soul Emperor like Tang San. I didn't expect someone to be even more extraordinary!"

"The academies from Tianshui City are truly outstanding. They're unbeatable, no match at all."

(End of Chapter)