On the three spirit battle arenas, the seven people each released their martial spirits.
"Tang San, martial spirit: Blue Silver Grass, level thirty-six control system battle soul master."
"Tailong, martial spirit: Strength Ape, level thirty-six power attack system battle soul master."
In Tang San's right hand, a cluster of emerald blue silver grass quietly appeared. Opposite him, Tailong's body suddenly became more robust, brownish-yellow hair growing as he transformed into a standing giant ape.
"Zhu Zhuqing, martial spirit: Nether Spirit Cat, level thirty-five agility attack system battle soul master."
"Jing Ling, martial spirit: Skeleton, level thirty-three agility attack system battle soul master."
Zhu Zhuqing quietly transformed into a sleek black spirit cat, her slender tail raised high, her eyes full of fighting spirit. Opposite her, Jing Ling's tall, thin body became withered. A silver-white bone texture replaced his flesh, blue flames flickered in his eyes, and his whole body gave off a gloomy aura.
"Xiao Wu, martial spirit: Soft Bone Enchanting Rabbit, level thirty-four power attack system battle soul master."
"Huang Yuan, martial spirit: Yellow Wolf, level thirty-three agility attack system battle soul master."
Behind Xiao Wu, the phantom of a jade rabbit appeared. Her whole figure grew slightly illusory, like a fierce rabbit about to spring. Opposite her, Huang Yuan sprouted yellow fur, his claws turning into sharp wolf claws. He crouched down, ready to attack like a real yellow wolf.
In the center surrounded by the three arenas, Jiangzhu quietly held a green staff. The soul power fluctuations of level thirty-two already showed her strength.
All seven had the standard spirit ring configuration of two yellow and one purple. Tailong's team might not have the same foundation as Tang San's, but they had Jiangzhu for support.
Jiangzhu's martial spirit was the Healing Staff, with good effects in recovery.
Seeing the seven release their martial spirits and prepare for battle, Oscar calmly said, "Begin."
The moment Oscar's voice fell, the six on the arenas moved instantly.
Tailong clashed his massive fists together and charged toward Tang San like a bulldozer.
Green light flashed across Tang San's body, his first yellow spirit ring lit up, and the Binding skill activated. Countless Blue Silver Grass vines spread wildly toward Tailong.
Tailong had absolute confidence in his strength. Facing the countless Blue Silver Grass, he neither dodged nor avoided, crashing directly into them. In his eyes, this grass could not restrict him at all.
"First spirit skill, Rock's Defense."
Enveloped by the Blue Silver Grass, Tailong immediately used his first skill. With it, his defense and strength rose greatly. At the same level thirty-six, and being a pure strength-type soul master, these Blue Silver Grass vines, which normally had good restricting ability, truly had little effect on him.
Tailong tore apart the vines on his body, continuing to rush toward Tang San like a bulldozer.
Tang San showed no weakness at this sight. Instead, he smiled faintly.
He simply poured more energy into the Blue Silver Grass. Although Tailong could tear them apart, he had to pay a heavy price in soul power.
When Tailong closed within ten meters, Tang San's second yellow spirit ring lit up, and the Parasite skill activated.
The Blue Silver Grass seeds that had already scattered on Tailong suddenly sprouted, wrapping him up like a cocoon. At the same time, more vines bound him tighter until even his eyes, nose, and mouth were covered.
Tang San grasped the ends of the vines, activating Controlling Crane, Capturing Dragon, intending to throw Tailong off the arena.
But before he could exert force, Tailong roared from within the cocoon and tore it apart with terrifying power.
"Second spirit skill, Explosive Might."
Tailong's second skill was a pure strength boost. Under its effect, his terrifying strength grew even greater, easily shredding the vast number of Blue Silver Grass vines.
Freed, Tailong stared at Tang San, shocked that the vines could be so strong, and noticing that his skin had been pricked and poisoned by their thorns.
He hadn't expected Tang San's Blue Silver Grass to carry poison. Already, his body felt slightly numb. Though not severe, it affected his combat power.
This paralysis came from Tang San's first spirit ring, the Mandala Snake, and the second, the Ghost Vine. Though Tang San later focused on strengthening vitality, these abilities remained.
The Ghost Vine added piercing force to the thorns, and the Mandala Snake's venom caused paralysis or even toxic shock.
Still, Tailong was a level thirty-six battle soul master. At most, he only felt numbness, with slight hindrance.
Tang San also understood this. His grass was not naturally poisonous, and the venom from the rings was not extremely strong. At lower levels it was effective, but at higher stages, when soul masters gained true martial spirit forms, it would barely matter.
Tang San was lucky to have Oscar's support, and after absorbing the Sky Blue Vine's torso bone, his vines' toughness had greatly improved.
With his own vitality boosted, his Blue Silver Grass was showing signs of evolution. Without hesitation, Tang San activated his third skill.
Under Life Source, the shredded vines instantly revived, rewrapping Tailong layer after layer in a web-like structure.
But Tailong was not weak. The moment he noticed the vines regrowing rapidly, he was prepared.
His third purple spirit ring lit up, his body swelling larger. Terrifying strength exploded, even driving out the numbness. He became a true Strength Ape, tearing apart the web layer by layer.
This was his third skill, Rampaging Giant Ape, temporarily boosting strength, attack, and defense to terrifying levels, similar to Dai Mubai's White Tiger Vajra Transformation.
Even so, the Blue Silver Grass kept regenerating endlessly under Tang San's third skill. No matter how many Tailong tore apart, more reappeared instantly, rebinding him.
The endless restraint left Tailong furious. How could a "trash martial spirit" like Blue Silver Grass be so troublesome?
Both consumed soul power rapidly, but Tang San knew he could not drag this on. Using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, he closed in on Tailong.
At that moment, Jiangzhu's second yellow spirit ring lit up.
"Second spirit skill, Soul Recovery Array."
Within the formation, Tailong felt his soul power recover, offsetting his huge consumption. With support, his anxious heart calmed.
Unconcerned about consumption now, he again unleashed Explosive Might, smashing the ground. The vines around him shredded instantly, and he escaped their range.
He dared not linger or he would again be bound endlessly.
As he escaped, he saw Tang San closing in, Blue Silver Grass chasing behind like living creatures.
Tailong grinned savagely. Without the vines binding him, as long as he reached Tang San, he could crush him.
Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing had already launched her first skill, Nether Thrust, rushing at Jing Ling like a shadow.
Jing Ling tensed, his first yellow spirit ring lighting up as his hands, now bone claws, turned pitch black and thrust out.
"First spirit skill, Bone-Crushing Claws."
Zhu Zhuqing did not face it head-on. Faster than Jing Ling, and with a two-level advantage, she easily evaded, moving behind him as her second yellow ring lit up.
"Second spirit skill, Hundred Claw Strike."
But Jing Ling had anticipated her speed. Without turning, his second yellow spirit ring lit up.
"Second spirit skill, Bone Blades."
White bone blades extended from his elbows, meeting Zhu Zhuqing's attack.
Sparks flew as claws and blades clashed, but Zhu Zhuqing did not stay locked. Using her speed, she struck from the side, leaving a wound on his waist.
Still, Jing Ling showed no panic, calmly defending.
On the other side, the battle began with Huang Yuan charging Xiao Wu using Swift Wolf Assault.
Xiao Wu stood dazed, as if inexperienced. But Huang Yuan knew she was not to be underestimated, recalling her charm ability.
So instead of closing in, he circled her, keeping at least ten meters away.
Knowing her teleport skill's limit was around five meters, he patiently waited for her move.
Xiao Wu did not rush either, inching closer step by step, waiting for the right chance to strike.
On the second arena, Jing Ling was already bleeding, but Zhu Zhuqing avoided direct hits, knowing his claws carried poison that drained soul power. She relied on speed to whittle him down.
Suddenly, a healing aura fell on Jing Ling. His wounds closed quickly.
"First spirit skill, Healing Aura."
This was Jiangzhu's work. Since Xiao Wu and Huang Yuan were not yet fully engaged, Jiangzhu could focus on healing Tailong and Jing Ling.
Soon, Jing Ling's injuries were completely healed. Zhu Zhuqing frowned, realizing she could not delay further or she would be worn down instead.
At that moment, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing exchanged glances. Zhu Zhuqing rushed at Jing Ling again, and Xiao Wu advanced on Huang Yuan.
Meanwhile, Tang San had already reached Tailong. Blue Silver Grass surged without restraint, as his plan was to force Jiangzhu into supporting multiple teammates at once.
Tailong smashed through the vines, swinging at Tang San. But Tang San evaded with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, moving behind him and retreating again.
Enraged, Tailong pursued, only to fall back into a mass of Blue Silver Grass.
This time, Tang San again cocooned him, activated Controlling Crane, Capturing Dragon, and flung the entire bundle off the arena.
Inside the cocoon, Tailong felt dread, but it was too late. He was hurled off the platform.
Tang San could not completely bind him, but winning by throwing him off was enough.
However, Tang San had spent enormous soul power, nearly exhausting himself. He sat cross-legged on the arena to recover.
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