Second Spirit Ability: Phoenix Bathed in Fire.
Third Spirit Ability: Phoenix Soaring Through Heavens.
Inside the golden barrier, a high-pitched phoenix cry rang out, and the next moment, a gigantic fiery phoenix seemed to spread its wings, golden-red flames instantly filling the Absolute Defense barrier.
A sensation of burning appeared in Xu Jiujiu's perception.
Not good.
Fourth Spirit Ability: Star's Protection!
Centered on Xu Jiujiu, a brilliant burst of starlight erupted, and a massive barrier enveloped the members of the Star Luo National Academy team, with eighteen dazzling stars appearing on it, shimmering brightly.
"Crack~"
A crisp sound rang out.
The next moment, the golden barrier directly burst open, and golden-red flames instantly covered nearly half of the competition arena's air, the temperature of the entire arena soared at an extremely fast rate, flames surged towards the edges of the arena, the defensive spirit tools by the arena buzzed, and intensely hot waves impacted the Star's Protection barrier, several golden stars dimmed in the blink of an eye, and after a wave of heat, only one star still emitted a faint glow.
"Boom!" By the arena, a Spirit Master maintaining the protective spirit tool was instantly sent flying, and the hot wave was about to hit the surrounding crowd when three Titled Douluo, surrounded by nine spirit rings, appeared and jointly released a massive spirit power barrier.
"Are you ready?" Amidst the scorching flames, a tall figure enveloped by fire appeared, noble and elegant, her phoenix eyes seeming to contain a phoenix reborn from fire, flame patterns emerged on her fair skin, her flame-like long hair fluttered, and a pair of phoenix wings made of golden-red flames unfurled behind her, spouting flames, like a true fiery phoenix.
Immense pressure emerged in the hearts of the seven members of the Star Luo National Academy team.
How long did the Level 7 Absolute Defense spirit tool last?
Less than four seconds!
The next moment, Ma Xiaotao's sixth, ink-black ten-thousand-year spirit ring lit up.
Seven massive fiery meteors smashed down.
One for each person!
The huge meteors formed by Pole Fire descended like a true natural disaster; the Star's Protection, which was said to be able to isolate attributes, shattered directly in less than half a second under the power of Pole Fire, Xu Jiujiu's mind felt as if it had suffered a critical hit, the girl's body swayed, the scorching temperature burned the skin of the seven Star Luo National Academy team members, and the threat of death instantly enveloped them.
High in the sky, a Tiansha Lone Star lit up.
The light of the silent, ominous star descended, enveloping clusters of Pole Fire; when everyone looked, they saw the sixth spirit ring on Heavenly Fiend Douluo's body shining.
"Stop, you've already won," Heavenly Fiend Douluo said.
His star power couldn't even extinguish these Pole Fires for a moment.
Ma Xiaotao frowned slightly, feeling somewhat displeased that her first move after breaking through was stopped like this, but with a gentle grip of her slender hand, she controlled her sixth Spirit Ability, and the Pole Fire enveloped by the silent starlight gradually dissipated.
Heavenly Fiend Douluo's eyes were filled with shock.
Once this girl obtains her spirit ring, she might be comparable to an ordinary Titled Douluo.
"Whoosh~"
The threat of death dissipated, and the dark cloud in her heart cleared; Xu Jiujiu stumbled onto the arena in a somewhat disheveled state, her Star Crown had long since dispersed, her long hair was disheveled, and her amethyst-like eyes still held lingering fear and shock.
Although the opponent seemed to have used an amplification Spirit Ability, it was merely the heat waves from the flames, not actual flames, that directly crippled her Star's Protection, a quasi-Spirit Saint with an extreme attribute…
"Star Luo National Academy team loses, Shrek Academy team wins," Heavenly Fiend Douluo's voice rang out.
The audience was silent, as if a pause button had been pressed.
Instant kill!
The Star Luo National Academy team actually lost just like that.
The next moment, enthusiastic cheers erupted; although the losing side was their country's team, it was truly too shocking.
"Wait a moment," Xu Jiujiu suddenly called out, looking at Ma Xiaotao's retreating figure.
"What do you want?" Ma Xiaotao turned around.
"Are you also An Zhen's girlfriend?" Xu Jiujiu asked, puzzled. She had seen Ma Xiaotao and An Zhen embracing in the Living Area, but wasn't this a bit too incredible? A quasi-Spirit Saint with Pole Fire under twenty, such a favored daughter of heaven, actually willing to share a husband with other women? Where is your pride?
Ma Xiaotao did not answer Xu Jiujiu's question; instead, she quickly walked to the edge of the arena, gently lifted An Zhen's chin with a fair, slender finger, and kissed him forcefully.
"Wow!"
Cheers erupted from the audience once again.
Xu Jiujiu was very confused by this.
However, no one would answer her questions at this moment.
The noble Phoenix Maiden powerfully crushed her opponent, then carried her knight off the stage.
"Had enough?"
An Zhen, held in the big sister's arms, looked helpless.
"Not enough." Ma Xiaotao's lips curled into a joyful smile; this kind of junior uncle is really so cute! Ma Xiaotao suddenly understood the happiness her senior sister had mentioned before.
"Ma Xiaotao, let go of An Zhen!" Ling Luochen came to rescue her dear junior disciple.
"Want a hug?" Ma Xiaotao lifted An Zhen, who looked utterly resigned, and unusually shared him with Ling Luochen.
An Zhen suddenly felt something was amiss.
The next moment, a cool, icy sensation came, but Ling Luochen was a bit shorter than Ma Xiaotao, roughly the same height as An Zhen.
Wang Donger stood aside, arms crossed.
Pervert!
If he really didn't like it, he would have struggled long ago.
Xu Jiujiu stepped off the arena and returned to the Living Area. Aside from some backlash when Star's Protection was broken, the rest was just some spirit power consumption. The girl turned to look at the Shrek Academy team's Living Area and happened to see An Zhen being held by Pole Ice and Extreme Fire, with other girls watching nearby.
Although their talent and appearance were top-notch, was it really that good?
The team competition, individual competition, and two-on-three confrontation were all held simultaneously.
Heavenly Fiend Douluo stood on the arena, about to announce the start of the next match, when he saw a middle-aged beautiful woman, looking like a teacher, walk onto the arena and exchange a few words with Heavenly Fiend Douluo.
"Are you sure?"
"Confirmed."
Heavenly Fiend Douluo faced the audience, his voice spreading throughout the venue via spirit power, "The Star Luo National Academy team forfeits the individual competition, Shrek Academy team wins, and directly advances to the finals!"
Although most of the audience expressed regret, they were generally not surprised by this result. Although that Shrek member received assistance from their support system Spirit Master in the previous team competition, he still directly crushed the Star Luo National Academy team. That ten-thousand-year Spirit Ability was even taken by the referee. Seven people couldn't defeat one opponent, so continuing with the individual competition would simply be asking for abuse, not to mention there was also a Spirit King of Pole Ice.
A quasi-Spirit Saint level Pole Fire, An Zhen who broke through the arena's defense like a Flame Monarch, and a Pole Ice Spirit King. The top three in individual combat strength in this competition were all from Shrek Academy; what's the point of fighting anymore?
Today's matches officially ended; tomorrow will be the match between Tianhun Empire's Diao Academy and Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy.
An Zhen and his group returned to the hotel.
"Knock knock knock~"
Shortly after the Shrek Academy team returned, there was a knock on their room door.
Wang Yan opened the door and, upon seeing the visitor, showed a surprised expression, "Your Majesty?"
The person who came was Xu Jiawei, dressed in casual clothes.
"Junior Brother Wang, I, your senior, also studied at Shrek Academy, calling me Your Majesty is a bit too formal," Xu Jiawei said with enthusiasm and cordiality, holding Wang Yan's hands, a scene of brotherly respect.
"Senior… Senior Brother Xu," Wang Yan forced out these three words, "What brings you here?"
"It's my fault as a senior that you junior brothers and sisters have been in my territory for so long and I haven't hosted a welcoming dinner for everyone," Xu Jiawei said, acting like an enthusiastic senior, "Today, watching your matches was truly magnificent."
Magnificent, or rather, shocking.
"I believe our academy will undoubtedly win the championship of this competition, so I, your senior, congratulate you all in advance," Xu Jiawei said, acting as if they were all his own people.
After finishing the pleasantries, Xu Jiawei revealed his intentions, "I wonder if you all will be free after the competition ends, so that I, your senior, can fulfill my duties as a host."
"This…"
Although Wang Yan specialized in Spirit academic research, he now understood the purpose of this emperor's visit, but this was not something he could decide. Although he was the team leader, he could not represent or express the academy's stance.
"It's a time for learning and growth, so it's better to have less contact with these worldly temptations," the figure of the slovenly old man suddenly appeared behind Wang Yan.
Elder Xuan did not object to eating, drinking, and enjoying life, but at this age, it was the best stage for students to grow. The academy not only taught and nurtured but also kept external threats and temptations at bay. Once the children grew up and had their own strength and values, they could certainly pursue what they desired.
"Elder Xuan!"
Xu Jiawei bowed respectfully, a flicker of undetectable disappointment in his eyes.
"However," Elder Xuan's tone shifted, he turned around, knocked on a bedroom door, the door opened, Elder Xuan reached out and grabbed An Zhen, lifting him up and placing him in front of Xu Jiawei.
"This one can go out and experience some tempering."
Go, An Xiaozi, the princess you desire is waiting for you.
An Zhen:?
Tempering? What tempering?
He was just about to go play with Bing'er.
"Thank you, Elder Xuan, for your kind assistance," a hint of joy appeared in Xu Jiawei's eyes. Although he couldn't invite everyone, the most important target had arrived. Xu Jiawei's gaze fell on the young man in front of him, showing what he considered his most cordial smile, "Junior Brother An Zhen, would you like to go for a stroll around the Imperial City with your senior?"
"Imperial City?"
…
An Zhen followed Xu Jiawei, with a Protector Douluo trailing behind them, and they arrived unimpeded at a seemingly extraordinary mansion.
"What is this place?"
"What a coincidence," Xu Jiawei said, unable to stop smiling, "We just happened to arrive at my Imperial Sister's doorstep, Junior Brother An Zhen, why don't we go in as guests?"
An Zhen: …
Could your Yan Kingdom map be any shorter? The dagger is already out.
Right from the start, it's a honey trap!
Does he look that much like a pervert?
"Imperial Brother, An Zhen?" A crisp voice rang out.