"Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda—this unfamiliar yet familiar Martial Soul has appeared!
It was a crystalline nine-story pagoda, glazed like a rainbow, radiating nine-colored brilliance—a truly sacred and noble Weapon Soul.
This is the most beautiful Weapon Soul I've ever seen. I suppose only a princess like Ning Rongrong is worthy of wielding such a Martial Soul!
Look, the top of the pagoda resembles a dazzling gem..."
The commentator had completely forgotten he was supposed to be narrating the match, his gaze entirely fixed on Ning Rongrong.
And the flattery poured out endlessly.
From the person to the Martial Soul, the praise was absolutely over the top.
Absolutely shameless!
On the VIP platform.
Salas' face darkened.
"Stop your damn flattery! Everyone knows Ning Rongrong is Ning Fengzhi's daughter!
Who are you trying to impress with such blatant bootlicking?"
But what the hell was this Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?
Wasn't it supposed to be the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?
Salas stared intently at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, observing it for a moment before finally confirming that it was indeed an evolved form of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
He felt he had gravely neglected his duties.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Martial Soul had undergone a transformation, and he hadn't even known about it.
He was bound to face the Pope's reprimand for this.
"Patriarch Ning, I recall your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Martial Soul was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Rongrong's Martial Soul has truly taken us by surprise!"
Salas' tone was laced with sourness.
The others on the VIP platform pricked up their ears. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had quietly advanced, even evolving their Martial Soul—this was utterly shocking.
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly and replied calmly, "Merely a stroke of luck, nothing more. My daughter's Martial Soul underwent a Second Spirit Awakening. Even I was astonished!"
Salas immediately forced a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "A Second Spirit Awakening isn't something that happens so easily. It seems Patriarch Ning isn't willing to share the secret of this Martial Soul evolution with us!"
Historically, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had never experienced a Second Spirit Awakening.
For it to happen now, of all times, was simply impossible.
Salas' instincts told him the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School must have employed some special method.
Unfortunately, Ning Fengzhi maintained his smile, utterly disinclined to answer the question.
This was a sect secret—why would he reveal it to Salas?
On the Soul Duel Stage.
Ning Rongrong held the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda aloft, radiant as a celestial maiden, capturing the attention of the entire arena.
Her cheeks flushed slightly—she had heard the commentator's words, which were perhaps a bit too effusive.
But inwardly, she was delighted.
With this princess taking the stage, even Thunder Academy would be utterly swept aside!
"Nine treasures emerge with glazed light, nine treasures are named, third is: Soul!"
"Nine treasures emerge with glazed light, nine treasures are named, fourth is: Spirit!"
Ning Rongrong's red lips parted softly as she chanted the incantation.
Eight beams of light flashed forth.
All four Soul Ancestors received her enhancement.
With four rings, Ning Rongrong's amplification reached fifty percent.
This terrifying boost made Little Snake, Du Gu Mo, and the others grin with mischief.
When they first teamed up with Ning Rongrong, they had been stunned by the sheer magnitude of her enhancements.
Only then did they understand why the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was hailed as the number one Support Martial Soul in the world.
Moreover, with the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda now in play, the amplification of Soul Power and mental power became even more seamless, as if it were their own cultivated energy.
This sudden 50% boost in Soul Power and mental power significantly elevated their strength beyond their opponents.
Meanwhile, Thunder Academy's captain, Yu Tianxin, felt his heart sink to the depths.
Ning Rongrong was actually in the opposing team.
Yu Tianxin roared in fury, "Attack together!"
With the enemy team now enhanced, his teammates might not even react in time once the assault began.
Thus, Yu Tianxin decided to strike first.
Using the swiftness and speed of lightning, he aimed to blast his opponents off the stage.
"Blue Lightning Divine Dragon Rush!"
Yu Tianxin's fourth Spirit Ring flashed brilliantly as he unleashed a powerful Soul Skill never before seen in the previous nine battles.
Countless blue arcs of electricity around him transformed into ferocious, clawing blue dragonlings.
These draconic bolts dyed half the sky a menacing blue before lunging toward the opposing side.
From the Gem Battle Team, Little Snake stepped forward.
His fourth Spirit Ring also flared to life.
"Jade Phosphor Heavenly Barrier!"
A surge of green Soul Power erupted like writhing Jade Phosphorous Serpents.
These serpents rampaged wildly, scattering like heavenly blossoms into the sky.
To everyone's shock, they clashed evenly with Yu Tianxin's dragon-shaped lightning.
Both fighters shared the same Soul Power Level—43rd rank.
But with Ning Rongrong's amplification, Little Snake's Soul Power had increased by a full 50%.
He was brimming with confidence.
"Though I prefer assassination, in a head-on fight, I won't lose to anyone of the same rank!"
Little Snake strode forward as if bathing in the storm of lightning.
Azure Phosphorus Violet Venom spread across the battlefield alongside the crackling electricity.
"This scrawny guy is strong!"
Yu Tianxin hadn't expected that, even with both using their fourth Soul Skills, he couldn't gain the upper hand.
Lightning Power was supposed to be the strongest offensive ability, with an inherent advantage against poison.
He glanced to the side.
While he was held up by Little Snake, his teammates were faring even worse.
Gem Academy's mental attacks had taken effect again, leaving his team in a passive state.
Du Gu Mo was only a step behind Little Snake, his spiderwebs already ensnaring the others. The Thunder Academy members, caught in the mental assault, had no chance to dodge.
At this point, it was clear to everyone that Thunder Academy stood no chance of victory.
Suddenly, a cold glint flashed in Little Snake's eyes.
His gaze locked onto Lei Tian and Lei Dong beside Yu Tianxin—two of Thunder Academy's four Soul Ancestors.
With Zhang Jingyang's mental attacks taking hold, Du Gu Mo gradually caught up, also activating his Soul Skill to counter Yu Tianxin's Blue Lightning Divine Dragon Rush.
This gave Little Snake an opening.
His fingers flickered rapidly as all his Jade Phosphor energy shot forth, striking Lei Tian and Lei Dong squarely.
Once done, he relaxed inwardly—this was the Young Master's order.
Sorry, but you two are going to suffer some moderate injuries!
Little Snake's mastery over the Jade Phosphor venom was impeccable. The Azure Phosphorous Finger Force wounded Lei Dong and Lei Tian, and the toxins immediately seeped deep.
The two contorted in pain as the venom ravaged their bodies.
Of course, Little Snake didn't stop there. His Jade Phosphor energy lashed out at others—he wouldn't let anyone suspect he had specifically targeted Lei Dong and Lei Tian.
At the same time, he reminded, "Brother Yu, if you don't admit defeat now, your companions will be seriously injured if we continue. Our poison isn't easy to cure!" He offered this kind reminder.
Little Snake felt his acting skills had improved.
He was even moved by his own sincerity.
Yu Tianxin also realized that his side was completely at a disadvantage, with no ability to fight back except for himself.
It dawned on him—they were all part of the Five Element Alliance. The various academies had already reached an agreement to avoid serious injuries and advance together to the finals.
Losing one match wasn't a big deal; there was no need to fight to the bitter end.
The opponent's timely reminder was more than generous.
A trace of gratitude flashed across Yu Tianxin's face as he quickly said, "We admit defeat!"
(End of Chapter)