Chapter 119: Individual Match – Hu Liena Defeated

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The cries of "Long live!" echoed throughout Spirit Hall City for quite some time. At that moment, nearly everyone, including those affiliated with Spirit Hall, knelt on one knee. The members of the Godwind Academy followed suit and also knelt down.

"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope!"

The Shrek Academy team, along with the two external reinforcements from the Clear Sky Sect, immediately knelt. Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar initially resisted kneeling—especially Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong. Zhao Wuji, who had been killed casually by Qian Renhan, was one of the people Dai Mubai respected most. Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong harbored an immense hatred toward Qian Renhan, who had brought great ruin to both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and herself. There was no way she would willingly kneel before such a bitter enemy.

As for Zhu Zhuqing, she was someone who followed Dai Mubai's lead without her own opinions. Since he didn't kneel, she naturally wouldn't either. In Oscar's mind, Spirit Hall was only worth respecting when they handed out Gold Spirit Coins. He had no intention of kneeling.

Qian Renhan's indifferent gaze swept over the Shrek team. In an instant, a chilling killing intent surged from within Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar.

In their eyes, Qian Renhan's figure loomed large, like a towering giant capable of crushing them with a mere finger countless times over.

This fear stemmed from a moment in Star Dou Forest when Qian Renhan, irritated by Ning Rongrong, had been too lazy to dirty his hands. A flicker of killing intent had swept over the Shrek team, planting a seed of terror within them.

Now, under the weight of that terror, the Shrek four trembled uncontrollably. Facing the aura of death, one by one, all four dropped to their knees.

Among the three teams before the Pope's Hall, twenty-one people stood, and twenty knelt. Only one remained standing—Tang San.

At that moment, Tang San stood tall, his ordinary face and eyes filled with unwavering resolve. Despite the stunned and furious stares around him, his body didn't shake in the slightest. His gaze remained locked on Qian Renhan, eyes ablaze with rage.

Qian Renhan looked at Tang San's furious expression and curled his lips into a faint, mocking smile.

"How dare you show disrespect to His Holiness the Pope!" a red-cloaked cardinal shouted.

Qian Renhan spoke calmly, "You may rise."

At his words, everyone in Spirit Hall, along with the three teams, stood up. Those familiar with Qian Renhan, including Ning Fengzhi, showed puzzled expressions. Since when has this Pope become so lenient? Just letting Tang San behave like this?

"The semifinals of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament officially begin. Only the final victor will be eligible to receive Spirit Hall's grand prize."

Qian Renhan had no interest in wasting words. With a gentle wave of his Angelic Scepter, five points of light suddenly expanded before him, though no one saw what he actually did.

As the five lights appeared, greed filled the eyes of many, especially Tang San. No one understood better than him just how valuable two of those items truly were.

Ghost Douluo amplified his voice with spirit power and announced, "These three spirit bones are the Blazing Flame Right Arm Bone of Explosive Burn, the Wind Pursuit Left Leg Bone of Swift Movement, and the Wisdom Skull Bone of Mental Condensation. All come from ten-thousand-year spirit beasts. Of these, the Wisdom Skull Bone is the most exceptional, produced by a beast over fifty thousand years old—personally slain by the previous Pope."

"As for these two herbs, the Nine-Grade Purple Ganoderma and the Sunflower Flame, they are among the rarest and most valuable treasures in the entire continent. When consumed by a Spirit Master, they greatly strengthen one's foundation, solidify the core, and enhance future cultivation efficiency."

Hearing this, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing immediately became alert, their eyes shining. With help from their teammates, they had barely defeated Davis and Zhu Zhuyun. However, their raw strength still lagged far behind. Due to the age gap, even with desperate training, it was impossible to catch up in spirit power. These two herbs offered them a sliver of hope!

Tang San's heart pounded with excitement. I must get them—no matter what. One herb for Father's recovery, the other to greatly enhance my foundation and potential.

Ning Fengzhi was stunned. Such astonishing effects! If what Ghost Douluo said is true, these two herbs might be even more valuable than the three spirit bones. Spirit Hall's team brought in two new faces, and based on their lineup, they appear to be the strongest members. Can Shrek really win?

Soon after, the three teams began the individual elimination matches. Each team sent out seven members. The team that held out the longest would gain the upper hand and directly enter tomorrow's final battle. The two losing teams would compete that afternoon for the remaining final slot.

The grand final officially commenced.

As in the original story, Shrek Academy had incredible luck. Jing Ling drew a bye in the first round, allowing him to rest and observe the opponents' strength.

The battle between Godwind Academy and Spirit Hall's team began. Hu Liena took the lead, relying on her bewitching abilities to sweep through her enemies. Both Godwind and Shrek team members fell one after another under her charm.

In Shrek Academy, only Tang San could resist Hu Liena's allure, but as the trump card, he had to be saved for last.

As Hu Liena effortlessly took down four opponents, with two members from each academy eliminated, Shrek grew restless and prepared to send Tang San.

Just then, Feng Xiaotian from Godwind Academy stepped up.

The referee announced loudly, "Semifinal individual match, round five—Hu Liena of Spirit Hall versus Feng Xiaotian of Godwind Academy. Can Hu Liena defeat a Spirit King like Feng Xiaotian across realms and secure her fifth consecutive victory? Let's find out!"

Hu Liena looked at the soul rings beneath Feng Xiaotian's feet—two yellow, two purple, and one black—five rings radiating intense pressure. Despite this, she felt no nervousness. Her martial spirit, the Celestial Fox, had been entirely honed for charm under Bibi Dong's guidance, specializing in spiritual attacks—a weakness shared by nearly all Spirit Masters across the continent.

"Begin the match!"

As the referee's voice faded, Hu Liena spun gracefully in place. Her first soul ring lit up beneath her feet as her fox tail swayed enchantingly. In a soft, seductive voice, she cooed, "People call me the Celestial Fox. Handsome, won't you step down from the stage just for me?"

Feng Xiaotian's vision blurred, and the world around him dimmed. Suddenly, a pink light flashed before his eyes as Hu Liena appeared directly in front of him, bent slightly at the waist with her hips raised. Her flawless, curvaceous figure was fully displayed. She gently tapped his lips with her finger, her exquisitely bewitching face mere inches away.

"I refuse."

Feng Xiaotian's deep voice rang out as he abruptly opened his eyes. The surroundings snapped back into clarity.

"You're beautiful, and undeniably charming—but you don't attract me." His second soul ring flared as he activated Twin Wolf Possession, his speed soaring as he charged toward Hu Liena.

Startled, Hu Liena immediately activated her fourth soul ring. "Fourth Soul Skill—Thousand Fox Enchantments!"

In the next instant, a dense pink light exploded from her body. The arena transformed into a sea of pink in Feng Xiaotian's eyes. Multiple images of Hu Liena surrounded him, but this time, they were different. Some lifted their skirts, revealing most of their thighs, while others pulled down their robes, exposing smooth, fair shoulders. Each illusionary Hu Liena struck a different provocative pose—the entire scene was enough to make one's blood boil.

"I already told you—you can't entice me. And now, I've seen through your tricks."

Feng Xiaotian continued his charge. With a swipe of his wolf claws at an empty space, he grabbed hold of something invisible and lifted it into the air. In that moment, all the illusions around him vanished, and the transparent form in his grasp materialized into the real Hu Liena.

"Your soul skill creates illusions, altering the scene before me to conceal your true location. But an illusion is still just an illusion. As long as one isn't bewitched, it can be broken."

"You've lost."

(End of Chapter)