Chapter 185: CangHui Academy

Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong exchanged a glance; they saw that Du Gu Bo had long since changed beyond recognition.

If before Du Gu Bo's soul power gave them a cold, hollow feeling, now it exudes a naturally solid vigor, the kind of aura befitting a Soul Power Level 95 titled Douluo.

Fortunately, the Bone Soul Master's soul power covered the situation, masking the interior so the outside audience could not see it.

Yet the powerful soul power fluctuations still caught the attention of some Soul Masters, while most of the audience focused on the arena.

The members of the Xiang Jia Team appeared utterly helpless before Tie Li.

When Hu Yan Li released his soul bone, it caused quite a stir; even the soul bone manifested, perhaps able to resist Tie Li.

But the result was not what they had expected.

After only a few breaths of blocking, Hu Yan Li was blasted out of the arena by Tie Li's Thunder Dragon Hammer and fell into a deep coma.

Though his life was not taken, whether he would awaken remained an unknown.

Hu Yan Zhen's reckless attempt to intervene just now was because he sensed the unusual nature of Tie Li's hammer; he had to step in, even if it angered the royal family, to protect Hu Yan Li, the most gifted of Xiang Jia Sect.

When he was young, he had suffered a heavy loss under the Thunder Dragon's Six Tones and had witnessed the ferocity of such sect battle techniques; it was more than a ordinary injury.

Even with the protection of the Head Soul Bone, Hu Yan Li could hardly withstand it.

"Tiandou Royal Team, victory!" the referee announced.

The Team-leading Teacher of Xiang Jia Academy wore a grim expression; all members of the team were injured, and most critically Hu Yan Li had fallen into a deep coma, leaving him unsure how to explain the incident to the sect head.

"Immediately assign healing Soul Masters, especially Ah Li, to treat him at once."

"Understood."

The teachers of Xiang Jia Academy led the students away quickly, daring not to delay a moment.

A Soul King appeared at Tian Dou Royal Academy, and the news spread to all major teams at lightning speed, drawing great attention.

The cheers from the audience were extremely enthusiastic, applauding Tie Li's decisive victory over Xiang Jia Academy, and the gloom of three consecutive defeats largely lifted.

The Team-leading Teacher of Tian Shui Academy and several core members sat in the viewing stand; their main purpose was to observe the Xiang Jia Academy team, assess the strength of the major teams, and devise appropriate tactics.

"There's actually a Soul King in the Tiandou Royal Academy's secondary team."

"When they previously faced us, Shenfeng Team and Shi Lai Ke Team, why didn't they send him out?"

"Perhaps they wanted to hide a trump card, but successive losses forced them to deploy the Soul King, coincidentally meeting Xiang Jia Academy."

Shui Yueer watched Tie Li on the arena, feeling relieved yet pondering whether the Soul Fusion Technique possessed sufficient deterrence.

On the other side, Divine Wind Academy also came to watch Xiang Jia Academy's match; their situation now was similar to that of Tian Shui Academy.

They were shocked by the dominance displayed by Tie Li, the Soul King; against the Xiang Jia Academy team, only the first and third soul skills were used, the effects of the other three soul skills remain unknown, especially the Ten Thousand Year Soul Technique of the Fifth Soul Ring.

Feng Xiaotian's gaze held a different expression; his self‑created soul skill "Gale Thirty‑Six Slash" allowed him, from observing Tie Li's grip on the Thunder Dragon Hammer, to gain a new insight into his own technique, leading him to a terrifying conclusion.

The appearance of a Soul King was a huge shock to all teams in the Preselection, especially those that had not yet faced Tiandou Royal Academy, with Blazing Fire Academy and Thunder Academy feeling the greatest pressure.

As one of the Five Elements Academies, they were bound to advance to the next round. Now, besides the formidable Shi Lai Ke Team, the Tiandou Royal Academy's secondary team also hosts a Soul King, which has weighed heavily on them.

Historically, the top five in the Preselection were mostly claimed by their Five Elements Academy.

Tiandou Royal Academy has a dedicated hotel in Tiandou City; after Tie Li's victory over Xiang Jia Academy, he returned to the hotel with the team.

After defeating Xiang Jia Academy, the next opponents were much easier; without needing Tie Li to act, they could defeat them on their own.

However, for the spectators, it was rather regrettable not to see Tie Li appear.

Gu Qi, healed by the healing Soul Masters, had long regained his strength; a team led by two Soul Ancestors and five Soul Elders generally faces no major issues unless they encounter a Five Elements Academy team.

After Xiang Jia Academy, the team enjoyed a six‑win streak, which greatly boosted morale.

Yet the next opponent left Tie Li a bit sighing— it was CangHui Academy.

Zhao Tianhe gathered everyone in the lounge; given the team's strength, dealing with CangHui Academy should be easy, likely securing a seven‑win streak.

However, among the staff leading CangHui Academy, Zhao Tianhe recognized several familiar faces.

They were once Elders of Xin Yue Sect, which excels at the Combined Attack Technique—a fact known to everyone in the Second Team.

Especially the Multi‑Entity Fusion Technique; when the Second Team went to Xinyue City, their main goal was to learn it, but they were attacked by Fallen Soul Masters.

This turned Xinyue City into a semi‑abandoned place, and the former Xin Yue Sect became a shell of its former self.

The remaining Xin Yue Sect Elders sought new paths abroad, and several joined CangHui Academy.

"Teacher Zhao, do you mean the opponent may have mastered the Multi‑Entity Fusion Technique?" Tuo Yu asked impatiently.

"That's quite possible; they may not yet have the Seven‑Entity Fusion Technique, but the Three‑Entity Fusion Technique could very well be their trump card, so you must be cautious;

You have witnessed the power of the Multi‑Entity Fusion Technique; even if they are all Three Ring Soul Honorable, using the Multi‑Entity Fusion Technique could still eliminate you."

Zhao Tianhe explained to his team the recent Soul Battles against CangHui Academy; since most opponents were weak, only one encounter with Blazing Fire Academy resulted in a quick elimination, while the other battles employed the Combined Attack Technique but did not yet force them to use the Multi‑Entity Fusion Technique.

Yet this time, CangHui Academy facing Tiandou Royal Academy's secondary team may well employ the Multi‑Entity Fusion Technique; after all, without Tie Li the Soul King, the secondary team is weaker than the Five Elements Academy but stronger than ordinary academy teams, a crucial factor.

Aside from his bout with Xiang Jia Academy, Tie Li has not appeared in any other Soul Battles, so CangHui Academy believes Tie Li will conserve his strength and only act when facing the Five Elements Academy.

If CangHui Academy wishes to advance to the next round, they must try to defeat the Tiandou Royal Team; as long as Tie Li the Soul King is absent, they consider their chances high.

Then, as long as they defeat the Shi Lai Ke Team or one of the Five Elements Academies, their chance of advancing to the next round will undoubtedly rise greatly.

(End of Chapter)