Chapter 132: with translation of chapter title

Qing Feng panted heavily, breath ragged, and looked with lingering fear at He Caitou collapsed not far ahead on the ground.

At the very start of this match, he truly never imagined he would need to equip an invincible shield just to win.

Given his cultivation level, operating this thing was quite troublesome; he had kept it as a life-saving trump card, never expecting to be forced to use it by such a spent opponent.

No matter how you say it, he won; he representing the Dou Ling Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy defeated Shilake Academy.

Qing Feng staggered down the stage, his face bearing a relieved smile.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere on Shilake Academy's side grew heavier.

They cannot blame Xu San Shi and He Caitou, for the two have already done their best.

Even though their strong suits were completely countered by the enemy, being able to put up such a fight is already impressive.

But the fact remains they lost; with two matches left, Shilake Academy cannot afford another loss—they must win both.

Meanwhile, Tang Wulin still hadn't returned.

Bei Bei clenched his fists, suddenly turned, and bowed to Huo Yutong.

Huo Yutong blinked, then quickly asked:

"Senior brother, what are you doing?"

Bei Bei said in a low voice:

"Yutong, I apologize for what I said the past two days to you and Wulin. I know you might hold a grudge against me, but now our academy's victory rests entirely on you. Afterward, you may vent however you wish on me, but please secure victory for the academy! I will stay for the third match waiting for Wulin's return; I cannot let him fight alone."

"Senior brother..."

Huo Yutong stared blankly.

Then her gaze turned serious, and she nodded.

"I understand, meaning I have to fight two opponents, right? No problem."

She looked at Wang Dong and Zhou Sichen.

"Which of you two is willing to accompany me?"

Wang Dong and Zhou Sichen exchanged a glance, and Wang Dong stepped forward.

"I'll go; Zhou Sichen's abilities are better suited for the final match."

"Alright, let's go."

Huo Yutong wasted no more words, taking Wang Dong with her as they headed onto the stage.

Wang Dong followed beside her, voicing his concern in a low whisper: "Yutong, are you really that confident? The opposing auxiliary Soul Ancestor will likely be saved for the final match, meaning we are very likely to face two Soul Kings this time; even you would find it hard to defeat two Soul Kings working together."

To his question, Huo Yutong gave a charming smile.

"I'm not confident in myself; I'm confident in Wulin. I know he will return at the crucial moment and bring us victory. I trust him, so my task is to pave the way for him, ensuring his efforts aren't wasted."

She believed her hero would surely not disappoint her, and therefore she could not let him down.

Watching her smile, Wang Dong drifted into a daze.

After a moment, he murmured somewhat enviously: "Yutong, such a fine girl as you paired with Wulin is really a bit of a waste..."

"Huh?"

His voice was so low that Huo Yutong didn't catch it at once.

Wang Dong shook his head.

"Nothing, let's prepare for the match." On the opposite side, the two competitors from the Dou Ling Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy for this match were already ready.

It's obvious who Shilake Academy will send out this time—even a fool could guess—since losing this match would mean outright defeat, they will inevitably field Huo Yutong.

And facing Huo Yutong, the Dou Ling Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy didn't back down, openly sending out two Soul King–level experts.

Gu Zhujian, a fifty‑seventh‑rank Soul King specializing in strong attack, is the captain of the Dou Ling Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy's official team.

Han Ling'er, a fifty‑first‑rank Soul King specializing in swift attack.

This lineup is nothing short of luxurious, and it displays the Dou Ling Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy's absolute confidence.

Given that they have already taken one city, even if they lose this match, they still have two Soul Kings and a Soul Ancestor in reserve, so the outcome of this bout can be considered decided.

Moreover, they might not lose at all—Gu Zhujian and Han Ling'er are both formidable Soul Kings, and Huo Yutong's six red rings look fake at any rate; she may not be able to beat them combined.

At this moment, the four stared at each other across the stage, each brimming with fighting spirit.

Huo Yutong and Wang Dong cannot afford another loss, while Gu Zhujian and Han Ling'er wish to test Huo Yutong's abilities.

Thus the referee wasted no time and soon announced:

"Match begin!"

Upon hearing the referee's command, everyone released their martial souls.

Huo Yutong's body quickly turned snow‑white, while Wang Dong unfurled a pair of dazzling wings behind his back.

Gu Zhujian's hand produced a purple bamboo stalk, and Han Ling'er's body crackled with electricity.

Seeing the opponents' transformations, Huo Yutong and Wang Dong simultaneously recalled the information Wang Yan had given them.

Gu Zhujian's martial soul is the Strong‑Attack Purple Radiant Bamboo, which appears weak but actually possesses great attack power.

Han Ling'er's martial soul is the Lightning Ferret, a top‑tier Swift‑Attack soul with extreme speed; few souls can rival her in short‑distance burst sprints.

Clearly, this is a highly offensive combination.

Facing them, Huo Yutong's choice is simple: meet strong attack with strong attack!

Gripping an ice‑blue longsword, Huo Yutong fearlessly slashed at Han Ling'er, who had instantly lunged before her.

The sword's ultimate chill shifted Han Ling'er's expression; she quickly changed tactics, unwilling to clash head‑on with Huo Yutong, and instead reached her claws toward Wang Dong, aiming to eliminate the weaker opponent first.

But just as she was about to strike Wang Dong, a jade‑green shadow intercepted her attack's necessary path, blocking what seemed a certain blow.

That jade‑green thing exuded terrifying cold, nearly freezing Han Ling'er's claws upon contact.

She gasped in shock, hastily retreated to distance herself from Huo Yutong, and finally made out the true form of the jade‑green shadow.

It was a scorpion tail so beautiful it seemed unreal—more aptly described as a diamond‑carved artwork than a mere scorpion's tail.

This is... an external soul bone? Han Ling'er's expression this time was completely stunned—these Shrek Academy guys are monsters.

Her movement stopped, but Huo Yutong didn't; she relentlessly raised the sword in her hand, aiming a single strike to send Han Ling'er flying out of the arena.

At the critical moment, the Lone Bamboo Sword arrived before Han Ling'er, blocking the strike for her and shouting angrily: "What are you staring at! Quickly, let's take care of this guy together!"

Only by personally clashing with Huo Yutong's attack could one understand why her previous opponents had been defeated so swiftly.

Just after blocking her sword, the chill emanating from the blade began to relentlessly drill into his body, making his whole body involuntarily stiffen.

In a one-on-one fight, he couldn't win against her; the Lone Bamboo Sword instantly realized this.

(End of chapter)