noveltune Chapter 112 Individual Tournament, Soul-Devouring Blade Acquired
Chapter 112 Individual Tournament, Soul-Devouring Blade Acquired
Chapter 112 Individual Tournament, Soul-Devouring Blade Acquired
As it's a knockout tournament for the top 16, it's not simply a matter of holding one team battle to determine whether a team is eliminated. Instead, there will be individual matches later on.
If the team score is tied after the individual competition, there are two-two-three overtime modes to determine the final winner.
This is also why Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng are dissatisfied with Huo Yuhao.
With one member of the Fighting Spirit Team missing, Shrek Academy will have to face an extra strong opponent in the individual competition instead of a reserve player. Doesn't that just increase their workload?
Since there were already limitations on her actions, Ma Xiaotao, who didn't have the help of the Extreme Ice to suppress her, naturally reacted the most strongly to this matter.
On the other hand, Dai Yueheng, perhaps to save Huo Yuhao's face and also to win him over, didn't say anything. He even comforted and supported Huo Yuhao after Ma Xiaotao left.
Whether Dai Yueheng truly believed this is unknown.
Huo Yuhao felt that Dai Yueheng was also trying to save trouble. After all, the Dai family didn't care about reputation; they cared more about efficiency. In the original story, Dai Yueheng was the most ruthless in using underhanded tactics.
Let's get back to the match.
After a day of rest, the individual elimination rounds began on time on the third day.
Huo Yuhao had nothing to do in the individual competitions and quietly watched from the sidelines.
If Wang Dong hadn't stopped him, Huo Yuhao would have even wanted to use the time he spent watching the game for meditation.
As arranged by Wang Yan, Dai Yueheng was the first to appear, while Ma Xiaotao was scheduled for last.
Wang Yan still didn't let Ma Xiaotao off the hook. After Ma Xiaotao suppressed her anger and came out of the hotel room, he started cursing at her.
Ma Xiaotao originally wanted to refute, but Wang Yan brought up Huo Yuhao's command ability again. Huo Yuhao, relying on his knowledge of the plot, had made several tactical arrangements that were fully recognized by the others.
This only highlights Ma Xiaotao's incompetence as team leader.
When Dai Yueheng, representing Shrek Academy, stepped onto the stage, Gu Zhujian, the captain of the Douling team, also slowly walked towards the stage.
"Thank you for going easy on me in the last match."
Contrary to Dai Yueheng's expectations of a tense standoff, the Guzhu Sword did not display the menacing intent he had anticipated.
It's important to know that the outcome of this battle basically determines whether the team can continue in this Soul Master Tournament.
However, since the opponent had taken the initiative to make amends, Dai Yueheng would not refuse and nodded silently.
After the team match ended, Gu Zhu Jian originally thought that under the cover of Shrek Academy's powerful soul skills, the team might suffer heavy casualties.
They even considered the possibility that someone's injuries might be so severe as to affect their future.
When they came off the stage, they found that everyone was still alive and kicking. Although they had all been injured, they only had superficial wounds that could be healed with a single healing soul skill.
Judging from the team members' reactions, several meteor showers deflected just before hitting them, which prevented them from suffering serious injuries.
Originally, Gu Zhujian went up on stage intending to concede defeat directly.
After all, Shrek Academy had the ability to control their attacks even in such a situation, which suggests that the gap between the two sides might be even greater than Gu Zhujian had imagined.
However, sensing Dai Yueheng's imposing aura, Gu Zhujian changed his mind and only thanked Shrek Academy for showing mercy.
"Guzhu Sword, please enlighten me!"
He summoned his martial spirit and slashed at Dai Yueheng with the Guzhu Sword.
Without using any soul skills, just a simple slash, Dai Yueheng felt as if he were facing a formidable enemy.
Dai Yueheng could have used his soul skill to break through with force, but he knew that if he did that, although he would win the match, he might be at a disadvantage in some aspects.
"Zheng—!"
With the White Tiger Martial Soul activating, sharp claws extended, and Dai Yueheng charged towards Dugu Jian.
The two did not use their soul skills, and fought purely with skill and strength.
At the same time, it was also a discussion between the two sides about the battle.
It ended with Dai Yueheng's tiger claws gripping Gu Zhujian's neck tightly.
"Your skills are indeed impressive. If we were at the same level, I might have to put in a lot of effort to defeat you. Unfortunately, I am a Soul Emperor, while you are a Soul King. Moreover, your martial soul ultimately lacks a powerful attack that can deliver a decisive blow. Even if you were also a Soul Emperor, in a life-or-death duel, you would still be the one to die. If I wanted to kill you, you would already be a corpse."
The match was short but seemingly simple and straightforward, yet both teams could sense the danger it contained.
Both sides were fighting without using soul power, and didn't even use soul skills. At the same time, they also gave up the most basic soul power protection.
Therefore, as long as the attack hits the opponent, it will inevitably result in a bloody end. At this moment, if Dai Yueheng's tiger claws advance even half an inch further, Gu Zhujian's head will be separated from his body.
Gu Zhujian gave a wry smile: "Thank you for your mercy, Brother Dai."
Dugu Jian knew that he was still somewhat hesitant in battle, and he was still considering whether to stop when attacking, while Dai Yueheng never showed mercy and every move was a ruthless one.
With the addition of a Soul Emperor, a Soul King, a Beast Martial Soul, and a Weapon Martial Soul, the Guzhu Sword couldn't even leave many wounds on Dai Yueheng.
Looking at myself, my clothes were torn to shreds by tiger claws, and I was covered in blood, which was quite frightening.
Despite having "bamboo and sword" in his name, he is not as fearless as the two, lacking the determination to go all out.
After taking a healing pill to suppress his injuries, Gu Zhujian shouted to the referee, "As the captain of the Douling Team, I hereby declare that the Douling Team concedes defeat."
"Brother Dai, it's fate that we'll meet again!"
Gu Zhujian waved his hand and stepped down from the dueling platform.
After this battle, Shrek Academy once again gained great prestige, and both Dai Yueheng and Ma Xiaotao, the two Soul Emperors, left a deep impression on the audience.
In the subsequent quarterfinals, Shrek Academy was fortunate enough to draw a very favorable opponent, selecting the weakest team among the eight. Ironically, it was an old acquaintance – the Zheng Tian Academy team that had previously caused Huo Yuhao and his friends so much trouble.
The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament has come to a close, and the end means the final showdown is about to begin.
At this point, unless it's a team battle, Huo Yuhao basically has no chance to play.
After all, his cultivation level at the second ring level is what it is.
But from another perspective, even in such intense competitions, Huo Yuhao, a second-ring cultivator, never misses team battles, and sometimes when Xu Sanshi wants to play, he even pushes Bei Bei off the field.
"Bang, bang, bang." The knocking sound startled Huo Yuhao, who was meditating, from his cultivation.
Wang Yan was standing outside the door. He was slightly taken aback when he saw Huo Yuhao's eyes, which were still glowing with golden light because his soul power had not been fully contained.
"I've disturbed your refining process," Wang Yan said apologetically.
Huo Yuhao recognized Wang Yan and realized why Wang Yan wanted to see him, but he still stepped aside and said, "Teacher Wang, please come in and sit down."
Wang Yan said, "No, thank you. Yuhao, come with me for a moment."
After closing the door, Wang Yan beckoned Huo Yuhao to the desk in the room and said in a deep voice, "Look."
On Wang Yan's desk lay a carving knife with ancient patterns, and next to it was a ring that had been broken in two.
"Teacher Wang, this is..." Huo Yuhao asked, feigning surprise.
Wang Yan said, "My storage ring is also a level four soul tool. However, I didn't expect that it couldn't withstand the power of the Soul Devouring Blade either."
"When I first obtained this Soul-Devouring Blade, I felt a fierce aura emanating from the carving blade constantly impacting my storage ring, but I didn't feel much at the time."
"When I woke up this morning, I found that the ring was broken and completely damaged. This carving knife is also constantly emanating a fierce aura. As long as I touch it, I can feel a cold current flowing into my body. It takes me at least half a day to circulate my soul power to expel it."
A level four storage soul tool isn't cheap! It's broken like this, no wonder Wang Yan is heartbroken.
but……
Huo Yuhao doesn't have any particularly powerful storage soul tools!
(End of this chapter)