Chapter 207

No matter what soul master, the seventh soul skill will always be the Martial Soul True Body.

This powerful soul skill can be said to be exactly the reliance that allows a seventh‑ring soul master to surpass a soul instructor; after obtaining the Martial Soul True Body, the soul master's power undergoes a qualitative change, and the boost from the powerful Martial Soul True Body may not even be weaker than the Golden‑level Body Martial Soul Second Awakening.

After releasing the Golden Crow True Body, Wu Ming's aura surged instantly, even turning to suppress the Ice Sky Dragon Emperor.

The golden giant bird opened its beak and haughtily said, "You two managing to force out my Martial Soul True Body is indeed impressive; as a reward, I will use my strongest attack to express my respect for you."

As she spoke, massive golden flames began to gather above her head, continuously pouring onto her, causing her size to grow larger and larger, soon exceeding ten meters in length.

Then, Wu Ming let out a sharp howl, bearing the Golden Crow True Flame that seemed ready to incinerate everything, and charged toward the Ice Sky Dragon Emperor.

Where the Golden Crow True Body passed, space itself seemed to warp, looking incredibly terrifying.

This is her sixth soul skill, Golden Crow True Flame Frenzy; the soul skill used while in Martial Soul True Body, as she said, is already the strongest attack she can unleash.

Since two soul‑instructor division deans were watching nearby, she wasn't worried about accidents, so she gave it her all.

In response, even Tang Wulin's gaze grew solemn; he inhaled deeply, stepped forward, and two beautiful figures appeared behind his back.

One white, one green, the two women looked completely different, but both had the same proud gleam in their eyes; they placed their hands on Tang Wulin's back, and then Tang Wulin clasped his hands together and thrust forward forcefully.

A terrifying cold current erupted instantly, colliding with Wu Ming, who had transformed into the Golden Crow.

The icy and fiery realms violently sheared against each other, continuously emitting a sizzling sound.

Several spectators stared unblinkingly at the scene; none of them expected the battle to become this intense—Wu Ming had already released her Martial Soul True Body, yet the outcome of the fight still remained uncertain.

Finally, the white‑and‑green twin lights proved stronger, overwhelming Wu Ming's golden flames and covering her entire body.

In an instant, the golden giant bird seemed to let out a mournful cry, but the cry was frozen in its mouth as soon as it sounded; the bird, its whole body ablaze with golden fire, vanished under the extreme cold, replaced by Wu Ming, frozen within an ice block.

And the Ice Sky Dragon Emperor's figure likewise dissipated; Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong suddenly fell to the ground, both passing out together.

What they had just used was Huo Yutong's third soul skill, Pride of the Two Ice Emperors, a powerful soul skill that attacks by harnessing the forces of the Ice Emperor and Snow Emperor, and can be said to be the strongest attack Huo Yutong can currently unleash.

The massive power brought massive consumption; Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong had already expended great soul power when they used Ice Sky Dragon Emperor, and then, in this state, using Pride of the Two Ice Emperors drained both of their soul power instantly.

Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo exchanged glances, and Qian Duoduo asked, "How is it, are you satisfied?"

Xian Lin'er said irritably, "Satisfied—of course I couldn't be more satisfied; the people we summoned were all defeated by them, how could I not be satisfied?"

She hadn't expected these two kids to turn the tables and defeat Wu Ming and Dai Yaoheng; they had originally thought that forcing out Wu Ming's Martial Soul True Body would already count as victory.

She descended onto the competition stage, where teal light flowed, quickly completing Wu Ming's ice‑breaking.

After emerging from the ice, Wu Ming involuntarily shivered, and the gaze she cast at the two fallen on the ground contained a hint of fear.

"…Who exactly are they?"

Throughout the entire competition, she never imagined she would lose; even when she saw the two's Soul Fusion Technique, she only thought it a bit tricky and didn't regard them seriously in her heart. Yet the moment the white‑and‑green twin light fell upon her, she realized she could not resist at all—the extreme cold pressed her Golden Crow True Flame so that it could not even leave her body.

It was her first experience of such a terrifying feeling, and it was deeply etched into her mind.

Xian Lin'er let out a cold snort.

"They two are the Academy's future; now they know there are people beyond them, heavens beyond heavens, right? To be defeated by kids nearly twenty years younger than themselves—Wu Ming, your face is really about to be ruined."

She wasn't satisfied with Wu Ming's performance; the Golden Crow Holy Maiden's temperament is too explosive, making her completely unsuitable for team battles, and Dai Yaoheng was eliminated by her—who could have guessed that?

Although Dai Yaoheng could hardly sway the outcome of this battle, he is still a formidable force; with him present, even if Wu Ming lost, they wouldn't be defeated.

But now it's too late to say anything; Wu Ming, like a frost‑struck eggplant, silently accepted Xian Lin'er's rebuke without a word.

Xian Lin'er was right; no matter how monstrous Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong's abilities are, being defeated by these two kids means her face is truly ruined.

Seeing Wu Ming's demeanor, Xian Lin'er waved her hand.

"Enough, enough, you may go; after returning, train diligently."

Although Wu Ming lost, she still fully completed the task Xian Lin'er gave her; Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong both collapsed from exhaustion, clearly having been pushed to their limits.

Once their limits are known, plans can be devised against them; many aspects of the extreme single‑soldier plan were already set, but many also need to be tailored to the specific targets.

Xian Lin'er said to Qian Duoduo and Fan Yu:

"Duoduo, go summon Lu Xiaoxiao and teach them how to identify and consume ingredients; Fan Yu, you go fetch Gao Sheng and teach them disguise and concealment."

"Understood."

Everyone nodded together, then left the Dou Hun Qu, heading in different directions.

Xian Lin'er turned her head, looked at the unconscious Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong on the ground, and a flash of satisfaction crossed her eyes.

While dissatisfied with Wu Ming, she was extremely pleased with these two prodigious children.

No matter Wu Ming's flaws, she is a top soul saint within Shilake Academy; even outside, it would be hard for a Soul Fighter to defeat her, yet these two kids managed to eliminate Wu Ming solely with a Soul Fusion Technique.

If this is a life‑or‑death contest, then Wu Ming would certainly lose, because Xian Lin'er just sensed that, given Wu Ming's strength, breaking through that solid ice would take at least a day, and that time was already enough for Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong to regain consciousness.

As soon as they awaken, a single Ice Burst Technique could end her life outright.

"They truly are the children Mu Lao favored, truly outstanding, hehe, when the extreme single‑soldier plan concludes, to what heights can you become outstanding?"

Xian Lin'er's chuckling echoed throughout the Dou Hun Qu.

(End of Chapter)