As Yang Xiong was struck out of the red mist by Charm Demon, he slumped to the ground, clearly exhausted. His eyes had returned to their normal state from the previous purple. His Dark Tortoise Armor was covered in terrifying scratches, but even so, it hadn't shattered. Its defense was absolutely exaggerated.
Yang Xiong's hands were even worse off, covered in countless cuts, some even oozing blood.
The audience couldn't help but swallow. Yang Xiong's combat power was a bit too exaggerated. He was actually able to fight against Charm Demon for such a long time. One must know that Charm Demon had the combat power of a peak Soul Emperor, while Yang Xiong was currently only a quasi-Soul Ancestor.
Charm Demon's speed was extremely fast, and she quickly arrived on the battlefield. Without Yang Xiong's restraint, the red mist rapidly enveloped the other participants.
Yang Xiong gritted his teeth and stood up again, but at this moment, his spiritual power was almost depleted. However, he could no longer contend with Charm Demon and could only barely protect himself within the red mist.
The Shrek team, which had a slight advantage in numbers, was now suddenly plunged into the red mist. All their senses seemed to be sealed, as if they were in a swamp.
Charm Demon's speed was extremely fast. In an instant, several screams came from within the red mist. It seemed their spiritual power was interfered with by the red mist, making them unable to resist Charm Demon's attacks at all.
Just at this moment, Tang San, who had been suppressed, suddenly erupted. A blue light shot out from his eyes, directly towards Charm Demon's head. It seemed he was using his last bit of strength for a Purple Demon Eyes attack.
Charm Demon reacted extremely quickly. Although she tried her best to twist her head, she was still hit on the side of the face by the purple light, letting out a scream.
But at this moment, Charm Demon wasn't severely injured. Instead, she quickly attacked Tang San with her Moon Blades. Even though Tang San desperately blocked with his Clear Sky Hammer, after just a few strikes, even the Clear Sky Hammer was sent flying. The two Moon Blades heavily pierced Tang San's chest. It seemed this attack was extremely vicious.
Tang San fell onto the stage with a look of unwillingness. Both his spiritual power and physical strength were completely depleted.
Yang Xiong gritted his teeth and rushed to Ning Rongrong's side with all his might. Ignoring the situation of the others, he picked up the slightly startled Ning Rongrong and ran towards the edge of the stage with all his strength.
Charm Demon seemed to have an unusual hatred for Yang Xiong: "Bold Yang Xiong, you still want to run? I won't let you off so easily."
Charm Demon's speed was as fast as lightning. She held the two Moon Blades in her hands and spun them rapidly, attacking Yang Xiong with all her might. This was Xie Yue's strongest Self-Created Soul Skill: Full Moon.
The two Moon Blades in Charm Demon's hands spun rapidly, like gears, completely unstoppable.
A silver light emitted from Yang Xiong's Dark Tortoise Armor. It was the Soul Bone skill: Impregnable Fortress.
However, facing Charm Demon's attack like a fierce storm, even the Soul Bone skill couldn't last long. Soon, a sharp sound was heard as Charm Demon's Moon Blades rapidly attacked the protective shield in front of her.
With a crisp sound, the Soul Bone skill was actually broken under Xie Yue's Self-Created Soul Skill.
Yang Xiong's heart hardened. A huge golden Rasengan appeared in his right hand, and he threw it towards Charm Demon with all his might, while Charm Demon slashed towards him with all her strength.
As the two techniques collided, the Rasengan erupted with terrifying power, but Charm Demon's strength was also extremely formidable. Both Yang Xiong and Charm Demon were sent flying in the collision.
Soon, the red mist on the stage gradually dissipated. Yang Xiong was directly forced to his knees by the attack this time, clearly having exhausted all his spiritual power and soul power.
Hu Liena and Xie Yue also separated. It seemed both of them were also seriously injured and were kneeling on the ground.
At this point, except for Ning Rongrong who had only exhausted her soul power, everyone else on the Shrek team was seriously injured and lying on the ground, especially Tang San who was severely injured. The Spirit Hall team was relatively better off. At least Yan still had some strength, and the other few Soul Ancestors hadn't fallen.
Yang Xiong gritted his teeth: "We surrender this match."
Hu Liena stared intently at Yang Xiong: "I didn't expect you, a quasi-Soul Ancestor, to have such combat power. It's a pity you met us."
Yang Xiong snorted coldly: "Isn't it just because you have a martial soul fusion skill between the two of you? You won't be so lucky next time."
Seeing Yang Xiong surrender, Yu Xiaogang and the others looked extremely dejected, including the Three Great Education Committees of the Heaven Dou Empire. They had placed high hopes on the Shrek team, but unfortunately, the strength gap was still too large. The fact that they could drag the battle out this long was due to Yang Xiong's extraordinary combat power.
The referee announced the result of the match with great excitement: "The final champion of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition is the Spirit Hall team!"
Hearing the referee's words, countless people in the entire venue erupted in cheers. Everyone shouted: "Long live Spirit Hall! Long live Your Majesty the Pope!"
The sound echoed throughout Spirit City. At this moment, the momentum of Spirit Hall seemed to have reached its peak, while Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, Dugu Bo, and others had rather grim expressions. Even the people from the Star Luo Empire looked a bit displeased.
The Spirit Hall set such valuable rewards for this Soul Master Competition to maximize its impact, which would greatly enhance the reputation of Spirit Hall.
A bitter smile appeared at the corner of Yang Xiong's mouth. He didn't know if his choice this time was right or wrong. Perhaps it would indeed change history to some extent.
Next was the awards ceremony, and not everyone could be lying on the ground. At this moment, a Soul Saint walked out from Spirit Hall, holding a Bright Gold Scepter in his hand.
His seventh soul ring flashed, which was the true form of the Bright Gold Scepter. A ray of light shone on everyone. Yang Xiong felt the injuries on his body and his soul power recovering at an extremely fast speed, and even his mental power recovered a little. As expected of a top-grade auxiliary martial soul.
But at this moment, Yang Xiong felt that the gazes of many people had changed. Those top experts' gazes actually fell on Xiao Wu, and even Sword Douluo was whispering something to Ning Fengzhi.
Yang Xiong's expression changed in surprise. He saw that Xiao Wu had gradually recovered, but a small blood-red grass actually flew out from her body.
Yang Xiong understood instantly with just one glance. This small grass was Dragon Saliva Grass, a very rare spiritual herb. It was said to have the characteristics of the dragon race and could conceal all auras in the world. If an ordinary Soul Master wore Dragon Saliva Grass, even a Titled Douluo would not be able to sense their soul power level.
At this moment, Yang Xiong was very strange. How could Xiao Wu have Dragon Saliva Grass on her? Who gave her this thing? No wonder this rabbit dared to come to Spirit City.
Yang Xiong also sighed. Even without the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, there was actually such a thing. Even if Ning Fengzhi didn't make a move, she would still be exposed because of other Soul Masters.
Xiao Wu's face changed drastically when she saw everyone's gazes, and she even trembled a little. She quickly put away the Dragon Saliva Grass.
As expected of the Bright Gold Scepter, a top-grade auxiliary martial soul, the others also recovered one after another. Especially Tang San, seeing Xiao Wu's somewhat startled appearance, quickly came to her side.
"Xiao Wu, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with your body?"
Although Xiao Wu heard Tang San's words, she felt that there were many unfriendly gazes coming from the scene, and she felt extremely panicked inside.
"Third Brother, you said you would protect me. Can you do it now?"
Tang San quickly comforted her, "Xiao Wu, don't worry. Anyone who wants to hurt you must step over my corpse."
At this time, Pope Bibi Dong spoke, "Everyone's performance in this Soul Master Competition was very good. Now, please welcome our champions to receive their awards."
Under everyone's envious gazes, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan walked onto the podium.
Bibi Dong seemed extremely pleased, "Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan, your performances were all very good. These three soul bones are your rewards. I announce that from today onwards, Hu Liena will be the Saintess of my Spirit Hall."
The crowd cheered, especially when Hu Liena and the other two received the soul bones from Bibi Dong. At this moment, they seemed to be the most dazzling existences in the entire Spirit City.
Seeing this, Yang Xiong also felt a little regretful. Perhaps he really should have gone all out. Looking at Spirit Hall's current appearance, they were probably unprecedentedly united, and their arrogance was unprecedentedly rampant. It was possible that the Soul Hunting Operation would be advanced. It seemed that his plan also needed to be accelerated, otherwise, he might really become cannon fodder.
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Just when everyone in Spirit Hall was enjoying the current glory, Bibi Dong's face suddenly turned cold, "Come, seize that little girl."
Bibi Dong's gaze was fixed on Xiao Wu, and her eyes seemed to be full of fervor.
Ning Fengzhi on the side quickly spoke, "Pope, do you need to confirm it first?"
Bibi Dong glared at Ning Fengzhi, "Sect Leader Ning, please mind your own business. This is a major matter for Spirit Hall. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wants to interfere, then it will be an enemy of my Spirit Hall."
The Shrek people had already walked off the stage. When they heard this, they were also surprised, especially Yu Xiaogang who came to Tang San and Xiao Wu.
"What exactly do you want to do? Even if your Spirit Hall is powerful, you can't act recklessly."
Bibi Dong said, "If this little girl were an ordinary person, we naturally wouldn't do anything to her. But if she is a hundred-thousand-year transformed soul beast, then my Spirit Hall cannot tolerate her."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Everyone looked at Xiao Wu with seemingly greedy eyes. It was well known that a hundred-thousand-year soul beast was a treasure in the Soul Master world. Both its soul ring and soul bone were extremely valuable, and a hundred-thousand-year transformed soul beast only had the strength of a mere Soul Ancestor. It was simply effortless to obtain.
Tang San and Yu Xiaogang were also surprised, their eyes filled with doubt.
Xiao Wu looked incredibly dejected and terrified at this moment. "Third Brother, I'm sorry. I'm actually a hundred-thousand-year transformed soul beast. I didn't want to lie to you."
The confusion on Tang San's face quickly disappeared. He gritted his teeth and said, "Xiao Wu, don't say anymore. Whether you're human or a soul beast, you are my closest person. I won't let anyone hurt you."
Liu Erlong quickly came to Xiao Wu's side. "Xiao Wu, you are my goddaughter. No matter what, I won't let anyone hurt you."
The atmosphere instantly became tense. The others from Shrek looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
However, Dai Mubai shouted loudly, "Whether Xiao Wu is human or a hundred-thousand-year transformed soul beast, she is our teammate. We are partners who have fought and struggled together. We will never let her be easily captured."
Dai Mubai's words seemed to affect everyone. The other team members all came forward to stand in front of Xiao Wu. Yang Xiong sighed inwardly and also walked into the middle of the group.
Tang San looked at everyone with gratitude. "Thank you, everyone."
At this moment, Flander actually let out a loud laugh. "We old folks aren't dead yet. How could it be your turn, you little kids, to be at the very front?"
Flander, Yu Xiaogang, and Liu Erlong walked to the front, looking as if they were ready to fight with all their might.
As for the Three Great Education Committees of Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, everyone looked at each other. Their faces seemed full of conflict. Clearly, from their standpoint, they could not oppose Spirit Hall, especially for the sake of a hundred-thousand-year transformed soul beast.
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