Chapter 168: Feigning Weakness
VIP Seats.
Today's match between Oakland Academy and Thunder Academy has attracted countless soul masters and nobles, with many long-absent dignitaries making their appearances. However, the most distinguished are always the three: Emperor Xueye, Ning Fengzhi, and Salas.
Emperor Xueye looked with interest at Dai Yao and Yu Tianxin, who were locked in a tense gaze. He turned to Salas and asked, "Bishop Salas, with Oakland facing Thunder Academy today, do you still believe in Oakland Academy's victory?"
Salas nodded. "Indeed, I still have faith in Oakland Academy."
Emperor Xueye nodded lightly, his eyes gleaming with thought. "It seems Dai Yao has earned your attention, Bishop Salas." He then asked, "But Thunder Academy has the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex, known as the world's strongest beast spirit. Do you still think Oakland can win?"
Salas stroked his beard, smiling lightly. "That so-called world's strongest beast spirit is nothing but a mere chicken in front of Dai Yao."
This statement made Emperor Xueye's eyes sparkle with interest. "Bishop, please be cautious. The power of the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex is well-known. Even if you favor Dai Yao, those words will certainly stir up a storm in the world of soul masters."
"Your Majesty, I always speak based on facts," replied Salas calmly.
Ning Fengzhi, who had been silent until now, tilted his head, exuding a gentle, scholarly air. He nodded towards Emperor Xueye, adding, "Your Majesty, Bishop Salas is correct. I also favor Oakland today. The key will be in Dai Yao's performance—how much strength he reveals."
"Oh? Ning Sect Master, you favor Oakland as well?" Emperor Xueye said, clearly intrigued. "I didn't expect the two of you to so thoroughly support Oakland. Your views go against the mainstream, which predicts Thunder Academy's victory. I'm quite curious to see how Oakland will manage to win!"
On the Soul Battle Arena.
"Begin the match!"
With the referee's call, the arena exploded with colorful lights!
The soul power fluctuations were overwhelming, clearly indicating both teams had the best possible soul rings.
Among the seven members of Thunder Academy, four were Soul Sovereigns, making their team one of the top-tier squads out of the 28 teams.
On the other hand, Oakland only had three Soul Sovereigns: Dai Yao, Feng Qianli, and Zhu Zhuqing.
Though they were one short in terms of the number of Soul Sovereigns, both teams were evenly matched in terms of momentum, especially due to Dai Yao's thousand-year soul ring.
The black soul ring at Dai Yao's feet was like a black hole, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
The seven members of Thunder Academy felt a deep, instinctual fear when they saw the black soul ring, particularly Yu Tianxin, whose Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex spirit made the sensation even stronger. His breath faltered when his gaze fell upon it.
In the overwhelming fear, he even felt an urge coming from deep within his soul—a desire for that soul ring…
Frowning slightly, Yu Tianxin asked Dai Yao, "Dai Yao, where did your soul ring come from?"
Dai Yao smiled lightly. It seemed the Thunder-type soul masters were particularly drawn to the Thunder Hell Vine. Even just exposing it made Yu Tianxin feel something unusual.
"I could tell you, but it wouldn't matter. With your strength, you'd never earn the recognition of such a soul beast, nor could you absorb this soul ring," Dai Yao replied with a chuckle.
Yu Tianxin's heart sank as he sneered, growing even more wary of Dai Yao.
Without further conversation, both sides were ready to battle.
The Oakland team, led by Dai Yao, Feng Qianli, and Dai Yuan, advanced aggressively toward Thunder Academy.
The audience was stirred by the well-known "sharp blade" strategy used by Oakland.
However, Ning Fengzhi in the VIP seats furrowed his brow. "Still using the sharp blade tactic? Oakland's sharp blade strategy has been thoroughly studied and targeted by other teams. It's becoming less effective."
"Facing a powerful team like Thunder Academy, is it too naive to still rely on this tactic?"
He couldn't find an answer and muttered, "Dai Yao, Dai Yao, you're not an arrogant person. What exactly are you trying to do in this match?"
As the sharp blade team from Oakland charged forward with impressive momentum, Yu Tianxin's face was calm, but a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
Oakland's strategy was exactly what they had hoped for.
"Since you haven't made any progress, we'll gladly take the victory in this match!" Yu Tianxin said, glancing back. His eyes met with Lei Dong, the Thunder Spider-wielding soul master, and the two subtly nodded.
As the two teams were about to collide, their soul rings lit up simultaneously, and a burst of soul power surged outward.
Boom—
The sharp blade team was immediately split apart.
Dai Yao and Yu Tianxin collided head-on, with Dai Yao retreating three steps and Yu Tianxin retreating ten.
Yu Tianxin was shocked. He had known Dai Yao was strong, but this exceeded his expectations. The next moment, he gathered his soul power, ready to resist the impending dark force.
As the absolute core of Oakland, Dai Yao was scrutinized by many. His techniques had already been analyzed and discussed in detail. Countermeasures had been prepared for all of them.
But Dai Yao's Eight Extremities Collapse was no longer as effective as it had been in the first match.
Yu Tianxin grunted as the dark force was dissipated.
Just then, Lei Dong's third soul ring flared.
"Third soul skill—Thunder Web!"
A clear voice rang out.
In an instant, three lightning webs shot toward the sharp blade team.
The Oakland team didn't even have time to react as they were captured by the webs with a brief struggle.
"Didn't expect the match to be so easy. Oakland's strength is far too weak!"
This thought echoed in the minds of Thunder Academy's members.
"It's over!"
Yu Tianxin thought, his heart swelling with joy.
His soul power surged, and his third and fourth soul rings lit up.
"Third soul skill—Thunderbolt!"
Countless bolts of lightning spread across the arena, crackling as powerful thunderclaps held Oakland's team in place.
"Fourth soul skill—Blue Electric Divine Dragon Rush!"
A purple light shot into the sky, with a blue dragon coiling upward, its lightning tail crackling. The moment the dragon appeared, the pressure on the audience intensified.
It was the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex.
After summoning the thunder from the skies, Yu Tianxin's fourth soul skill reached a terrifying level. His actions signaled Thunder Academy's team to follow suit.
Without hesitation, they unleashed their strongest skills, turning the arena into an ocean of lightning.
All these soul skills were aimed at a single target: Dai Yao.
At that moment, Dai Yao, seemingly trapped in a dire situation, smiled faintly.
(End of Chapter)
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