Chapter 77: Heavy Blow to Dai Mubai

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The diameter of the competition arena was 100 meters, and Huo Wu's Fire Resistance Ring had a range of 60 meters in diameter and 3 meters in height.

With the Ring Fusion, her soul power output was maximized, and using this soul skill now would naturally increase its power.

No wonder Huo Wu proposed settling the match with one decisive move.

Tang San knew Dai Mubai had fallen into the trap but felt powerless to help.

At this moment, both combatants had launched their strongest attack soul skills, each attempting to force the other out of the arena.

Dai Mubai used his fourth soul skill, White Tiger Meteor Shower.

Huo Wu activated her third soul skill, Fire Resistance Ring, enhanced by Ring Fusion.

"Boom!"

The collision of their powers created a deafening roar.

The force was so immense that all spectators felt a scorching wave of heat.

Everyone turned their heads to the center of the arena, but the two figures had vanished.

At this moment, Huo Wu was crouched at the edge of the arena, gasping for breath.

Seeing his sister's pale face, Huo Wushuang was both concerned and angry.

"Huo Wu is too stubborn; I told her not to use Ring Fusion, but she refused to listen!"

Feng Xiaotian smiled slightly.

"I actually think it's fine. At least she won. Look over there."

Huo Wushuang, too focused on his sister's condition, hadn't noticed Dai Mubai on the other side.

Following Feng Xiaotian's gaze, Huo Wushuang looked over.

Dai Mubai was lying several meters outside the arena.

He seemed severely injured, slowly sitting up with a gush of blood pouring from his mouth, staining his clothes.

"Dai Laoda!"

Seeing this, the members of Shrek Academy rushed over.

It was the first time in the past two days of the competition that they had seen such a situation.

The referee, stunned for a moment, then announced loudly:

"This match ends with Dai Mubai of Shrek Academy being out of the arena. Huo Wu of the Blazing Academy is the winner."

A gasp of astonishment came from the spectators outside the arena.

The academy students were incredulous.

"I didn't expect the winner of this match to be that girl."

"I wonder what soul skill she used just now; the explosive power was incredible!"

In the VIP seats, Emperor Xue Ye's astonishment had not diminished.

From the preliminaries to the advanced rounds, he had paid special attention to Dai Mubai because of Tang San.

Dai Mubai was the strongest soul master in Shrek Academy, aside from Tang San.

To think that in this one-move showdown, he would be defeated and heavily injured by Huo Wu.

In past matches, Dai Mubai had showcased his formidable attacking power, just like Tang San.

No one expected him to end up in such a disastrous defeat today.

Emperor Xue Ye turned to Ning Fengzhi, curious:

"Master Ning, I suppose this outcome was unexpected for you as well?"

Ning Fengzhi nodded expressionlessly.

"Your Majesty, that girl is indeed exceptionally talented. She has mastered the Ring Fusion skill. Clearly, she had been concealing her true strength in previous matches."

"Ring Fusion?"

"Yes, it's when all the soul power from the soul rings is concentrated into one soul skill, unleashing its maximum power."

"I see! It seems that girl is also a genius."

"Indeed, Your Majesty. This year's high-level academy soul master competition has truly been eye-opening with the elite talents from our empire."

"Is that so? Hahaha~~~"

Emperor Xue Ye was grinning from ear to ear.

On the other hand, Platinum Bishop Salas watched with half-closed eyes, remaining silent.

The Shrek Academy members gathered around Dai Mubai.

Oscar handed him a recovery mushroom sausage, and Jiang Zhu immediately began treating Dai Mubai's injuries.

"How are you, Dai Laoda?"

Feeling somewhat embarrassed to have been defeated by a girl with a single move in front of so many people, Dai Mubai replied, "Thank you, I'm fine. I didn't expect her to have such powerful explosive strength."

Tang San patted Dai Mubai's shoulder in reassurance, saying, "You, like me, fell for their trick. I warned you before the match, but it was still hard to guard against. I didn't expect that Huo Wu would have mastered Ring Fusion and deliberately provoked you into a one-move duel. In a prolonged battle, she's definitely not your match."

Dai Mubai felt somewhat better after hearing Tang San's words.

Beside them, Ma Hongjun cracked his knuckles and glared at Huo Wu, still on the arena, saying angrily, "Dai Laoda, it's my turn now. Let me take care of her for you."

At that moment, Huo Wushuang and the others arrived around the arena and overheard Ma Hongjun's words.

Huo Wushuang, ever the overprotective brother, couldn't tolerate Ma Hongjun's attempt to take advantage of the situation and shouted, "You shameless fatso! Trying to bully a girl who's almost out of soul power? Is that what you call strength?! If you're so bold, come challenge me one-on-one!"

"What did you say? One-on-one? Bring it on!"

Ma Hongjun, still furious, refused to back down.

The two sides suddenly faced off, glaring at each other, neither willing to give ground.

A referee, seeing the commotion, shouted, "What do you think you're doing? This is a competition arena! If you want to fight, do it outside! Keep this up, and I'll disqualify both teams!"

At this moment, Dai Mubai stepped forward.

"Fatty, stop causing trouble! I lost fair and square; I'm fully convinced."

Huo Wu also staggered over and looked at the heavily injured Dai Mubai.

"You're indeed strong and a worthy opponent. I nearly exhausted all my soul power to push you out of the arena."

Huo Wu's expression then changed, and she turned to Ma Hongjun with a provocative tone, saying, "I've yet to see what you're capable of. If you want to challenge me one-on-one, wait until my soul power is restored. I'm ready anytime!"

Before Ma Hongjun could respond, Huo Wu turned to the referee and said, "Referee, the Blazing Academy has no more strength to continue. Please announce the final result."

The referee hesitated for a moment, then announced loudly, "The Blazing Academy has forfeited. The final result of this match is that Shrek Academy is the winner."

Amidst the cheers from the other academy students, Huo Wushuang helped Huo Wu leave the arena.

Although the Blazing Academy lost this match, they had previously defeated Shrek Academy's two strongest members, Tang San and Dai Mubai, earning respect from everyone, especially for Huo Wu.

Watching Huo Wu's retreating figure, the usually taciturn Zhu Zhuqing sighed, "That girl is incredibly competitive and stubborn."

Tang San nodded.

"To be able to use Ring Fusion, she truly has exceptional talent and deserves to be proud."

Ma Hongjun, still dissatisfied, gritted his teeth and vowed to himself, "Next time I meet those Blazing Fire Academy people, I'll make sure to smash them!"

(End of Chapter)