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Hu Yanli immediately activated his third spirit ability, and an invisible pressure instantly locked onto Jing Ling. As an agility-type spirit master known for his speed, Jing Ling naturally became the first target.
"Urgh! What terrifying pressure! I can't move at all!"
Shrouded by that invisible force, Jing Ling felt as though his body had been filled with lead. It was unbearably heavy—even moving a finger took extreme effort.
In the original work, even Zhu Zhuqing, who was over level forty, couldn't move under Hu Yanli's third spirit skill. So, it was no surprise that the level-35 Jing Ling was completely immobilized.
"Take my punch!"
Hu Yanli gathered his full strength and spirit power and delivered a punch straight to Jing Ling's chest.
Boom!
The blow was brutally powerful, crashing into Jing Ling's chest like a raging beast, sending him flying off the dueling platform—just like Huang Yuan earlier.
"Jing Ling!"
Ma Hongjun shouted. Now both Huang Yuan and Jing Ling had been eliminated. With Oscar and Jiang Zhu being support-type spirit masters, only the three of them were left to fight.
"Don't worry—your turn is coming next!"
"Not necessarily!"
Tang San's voice rang out from behind Hu Yanli. While Jing Ling was sent flying, Tang San had used his Eight Spider Lances to take down another opponent.
"Five against five. Fair enough!"
"Ah Qi! Damn it! You've got a spirit bone too? Judging by the poison attribute, it must be a torso bone—and a ten-thousand-year one at that!"
Hu Yanli stated his analysis aloud, never suspecting it was an external spirit bone. Of course, given his intellect, he wouldn't have figured that out anyway.
However, the audience erupted in astonishment at his words.
They had already been shocked when Hu Yanli revealed he had a spirit bone. But now, hearing that Tang San also possessed one—especially a ten-thousand-year spirit bone—sparked greed in the hearts of some ill-intentioned spectators...
Hu Yanli took a deep breath and pointed to Hu Yanba and Hu Yanshan, barking orders in an unquestionable tone: "You two—go stall that kid! I'll take care of the tiger and the chicken first!"
"Yes!"
The two nodded. Both were level-41 defense-type Battle Soul Ancestors. Defeating Tang San outright might not be easy, but holding him off for a while under his assault was definitely manageable.
"Fourth Spirit Skill: Titan Armor!"
The two of them activated their fourth spirit skill—Titan Armor. Just by the name alone, it was clearly a defensive technique. As their spirit rings flashed, their skin suddenly turned bronze, giving them bodies like iron walls. Their defense skyrocketed!
"Come on! Let's see if your spider-like lances can pierce our absolute defense! Haaah!"
With a loud roar, they charged at Tang San like twin walls of steel.
"Now it's your turn!" Hu Yanli bellowed and, together with the two remaining Spirit Elders, charged violently at Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun.
"This is bad! That guy's gone berserk! Fatty, fall back and attack from range! Fourth Spirit Skill: White Tiger Meteor Shower!"
"Got it! First Spirit Skill: Phoenix Fire Line!"
"Fourth Spirit Skill: Titan Armor!"
Hu Yanli also activated Titan Armor, turning his entire body into a bronze-skinned fortress, impervious to blades and spears. With his body shielding him, he withstood the attacks from Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, then shouted, "Attack!"
"Third Spirit Skill: Crushing Assault!"
The two Spirit Elders simultaneously activated their third spirit skill, enveloping Ma Hongjun. They had seen him fly earlier and feared nothing more than flying-type spirit masters. So no matter what, they had to take him down first.
As for Tang San—they'd deal with him later.
"Damn it! I can't move either!"
Under the double pressure, Ma Hongjun found himself completely immobilized, watching helplessly as the two Spirit Elders' fists came crashing toward him!
Dai Mubai wanted to help, but he was completely entangled by Hu Yanli, leaving him powerless to intervene.
In the end, the two Spirit Elders, venting Hu Yanli's frustration, beat Ma Hongjun black and blue before tossing him off the dueling stage.
"Now only you're left!"
"Third Spirit Skill: Crushing Assault!"
"Mubai, eat the Mushroom Sausage—now!"
Seeing that Dai Mubai was in danger, Tang San shouted urgently. Without hesitation, Dai Mubai consumed a Mushroom Sausage and soared into the air!
To prevent Hu Yanli and the others from attacking Oscar and Jiang Zhu, Tang San also used Blue Silver Grass to lift the two support-type teammates into the air.
"Little San, we're the only two left who can fight. What now?" Dai Mubai felt a wave of helplessness wash over him, even considering whether to surrender the match.
Tang San didn't answer directly but instead asked, "Boss Dai, are you afraid of pain?"
"Pain?" Dai Mubai instantly realized Tang San must have a plan. He shook his head resolutely and said, "As long as we can win, I don't mind a little suffering!"
"Good. First, we'll take down those two Spirit Elders. Then, you cover me while I take out the remaining three one by one!"
"Let's do it!"
"Fourth Spirit Skill: Blue Silver Poisoned Thorns!"
"Third Spirit Skill: Spider Web Restraint!"
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
In an instant, Tang San poured his spirit power into the Blue Silver Grass and conjured five spider webs, launching them at Hu Yanli and his team.
The webs moved at lightning speed, giving the five no chance to dodge. Boosted by the fourth spirit skill, these Blue Silver Webs were incredibly strong and venomous.
Caught in the poisoned webs, their skin visibly began to corrode and fester. Just then, Tang San shouted, "Mubai, now!"
"Roger! White Tiger Meteor Shower!"
Dai Mubai gave it his all, unleashing a barrage of energy projectiles at the two Spirit Elders. With their skin already festering from the venom, there was no way they could withstand such an intense bombardment. They were severely wounded and collapsed to the ground!
"Mubai, let's fly down! Capture the leader first!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Tang San dove toward Hu Yanli from above. Dai Mubai followed close behind.
"Damn it!"
Hu Yanli cursed under his breath, forcefully breaking free from the web. Fortunately, he had activated Titan Armor earlier, enhancing his defense, so the venom hadn't caused serious damage. Otherwise, his skin might have been completely corroded.
"Bring it on! Second Spirit Skill: Mammoth's Might!"
"Third Spirit Skill: White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
With veins bulging and muscles swelling, Dai Mubai activated his spirit skill and, with blinding speed, swooped behind Hu Yanli, grabbing both his arms tightly.
"Little San, now!"
"On it!"
From above, Tang San dived straight down, using gravity to empower his Eight Spider Lances and aimed directly at Hu Yanli's abdomen!
Pshhh!
The lances pierced Hu Yanli's skin. The venom surged in. The excruciating pain made Hu Yanli scream in agony.
"Big Brother!"
Seeing this, Hu Yanba and Hu Yanshan charged over to save their brother, ignoring the corrosion eating at their own bodies.
Their fists, as large as sandbags, swung with rage—but Dai Mubai stood his ground and fought both of them alone to stall them.
Though his spirit power was nearly depleted after such a long battle, he was beaten so badly his own mother wouldn't recognize him. But he had accomplished his mission.
As the venom fully entered Hu Yanli's body, it only took a few breaths for him to collapse, completely incapacitated.
Next, facing the already wounded Hu Yanba and Hu Yanshan, Tang San used kiting tactics to slowly wear them down, eventually defeating them and securing victory.
Though they won, it was a pyrrhic victory. Tang San had exhausted all his spirit power—and more importantly, he had revealed the existence of his external spirit bone.
(End of Chapter)