Undeniably, Qin Xiao also thought Star's Guard was a powerful soul skill.
He had just used the Eye of Life once, and now clearly wasn't the time to use it again.
"What should we do? Should we focus our fire together?"
Xiao Hongchen rubbed his hands together eagerly, an impatient look on his face.
Qin Xiao gave him a look, "If you paid a little more attention to the Star Luo Team, you wouldn't say something like that."
"What's up with the Star Luo Team?"
Xiao Hongchen was utterly confused, but he followed Qin Xiao's suggestion and turned his gaze towards the Star Luo Team's side.
Qin Xiao noticed that Xiao Hongchen's body suddenly trembled.
"This this this..."
Xiao Hongchen pointed at the members of the Star Luo Team, too anxious to articulate his words.
Somehow, Huang Heyun, Chen Xiaojie, and Feng Huo Dual Control were now standing shoulder to shoulder with Jiu Jiu.
What was even more peculiar was that behind Jiu Jiu and her teammates from the Star Luo Team, a faint white glow was being emitted.
The glow took the shape of a disc, resembling a turtle's shell upon their backs.
"Stop stuttering, this soul tool is called the Nine Transformation Soul Device. It's not often seen because its effect is to change the property of soul force. Whatever the attribute of the soul force injected into it, it can transform it into chaos attribute, then a Soul Master absorbs the power within it and unleashes a powerful soul skill."
The Nine Transformation Soul Device, this kind of unconventional soul tool, was indeed rarely seen. Even Ma Rulong and others felt it was familiar but couldn't pinpoint its exact effects.
That's why Qin Xiao took it upon himself to answer the doubts that lingered in everyone's minds.
"Are they planning to combine everyone's power for a fierce attack?"
"Goodness, facing such a disadvantage, they still plan to counterattack?"
At this very moment, everyone finally understood Jiu Jiu's intentions.
They were profoundly shocked.
Wasn't their ambition a bit too great?
"They are arrogant because they have the capital to be, if you guys don't find a way to break Star's Guard, their plan will naturally succeed."
"So..."
Qin Xiao suddenly stretched out his hand and slapped Ma Longlong on the shoulder, "What are you still doing here? Waiting to join the feast?"
"I..."
Ma Rulong couldn't help but open his mouth, wanting to say something, but he was stopped by Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao rolled his eyes without any courtesy, "What 'I'? Hurry up and activate your soul tool. If not now, when? Do you want to wait and eat dust?"
"Right, I still have the Sword of Judgment!"
Ma Rulong's eyes lit up as he glanced at the giant sword in his hand.
In fact, he had also been thinking about this just now, but in his haste, he overlooked the fact that he still had such an object in his hand.
It was like many people who search for their mobile phones while holding them in their hands.
Swish!
Ma Rulong raised the giant sword high above his head, causing a whooshing sound to accompany the movement.
"This sword... it's no ordinary one!"
Jiu Jiu's face showed an unpleasant expression.
She recognized this sword.
When Ma Rulong was trapped in Absolute Defense, the first thing he pulled out was this sword. This indicated how much he valued it.
It also indirectly proved that this sword was certainly no ordinary object.
And now, as Ma Rulong's soul force was insanely injected into the Sword of Judgment like it cost him nothing, the blade radiated brilliantly, and a golden sword light that was thirty to fifty meters long directly collided with the Soul Force Barrier that 108 Soul Masters had worked together to release.
The light on the barrier flickered uncertainly.
"Goodness! This soul tool can actually shake the defense barrier? How tremendous must the power be!"
"Such a level of attack, at the very least, has reached the Titled Douluo Level, right? Terrifying, this tall and big guy, he actually possesses such formidable combat strength!"
The audience instantly erupted.
Upon the city walls, Xu Jiawei's face didn't look too good.
Being lauded by Dai Hao as the paragon of the Star Crown Clan, honing his skills for centuries to reach the pinnacle, Xu Jiawei's strength was extraordinary.
How could he not discern the grade of the giant sword in Ma Rulong's hands at this moment?
"Eighth-grade Soul Guidance Device!"
"This kid can actually use an Eighth-grade Soul Guidance Device!"
Xu Jiawei's heart cried out in shock.
Most Soul Masters could use a soul tool one level above theirs, and doing so already marked them as geniuses among Soul Masters.
To wield a Level Two Soul Guide Device was something he had yet to witness among the younger generation.
No, that was not quite right.
Strictly speaking, he had indeed seen such a thing today.
"But why did such a genius have to be encountered by us? Do you know how much effort I've invested for the final victory in this Soul Master competition?"
"What bad karma!"
Xu Jiawei was itching with frustration.
He had calculated everything to snatch the championship of the continental Soul Master competition just once, so why was it so damn difficult?
...
"Your Highness The Princess!"
On the field, Xu Jiujiu's companion, Huang Heyun, spoke solemnly, "Perhaps we should just give up."
As a member of the Star Luo Team and one of the targets locked by Ma Rulong's Sword of Judgment, he could naturally feel the pressure emanating from that sword.
His instincts told him that Star's Guard might not be able to protect them anymore.
Under this strike, all the preparations of the Star Luo Team would likely be for naught.
"No way!"
In Xu Jiujiu's eyes, there was no longer the calm and wisdom of before, but now a hint of stubbornness.
At this moment, she resembled a willful young girl.
"My royal brother and I have sacrificed too much for today's match. I won't give up until the very last moment!"
"I would rather die standing than live kneeling!"
"Everyone, channel your Soul Force into the Nine Transformation Soul Device. I will use Star's Guard with all my might!"
Her words, though tinged with petulance, were also undoubtedly firm.
Seeing that Xu Jiujiu was not heeding any advice, Huang Heyun and the others did not persist.
At this point, they could only comply with the Princess's wishes. Give it everything they had!
"Alright!"
Huang Heyun was the first to agree and then placed his hand on Xu Jiujiu's back, his soul force crazily flowing into the somewhat ethereal tortoiseshell.
On the other side, Chen Xiaojie was doing something similar.
And then the Feng Huo Dual Control...
"Ah!"
For a moment, with the powerful soul force merging inside her, Xu Jiujiu felt as if her body would burst.
She couldn't hold in her agony and let out a pained cry, which made her feel slightly better.
It must be said that through this method, Xu Jiujiu's strength experienced a significant boost.
The eighteen dazzling stars shone brilliantly, emitting blinding light and causing people to involuntarily squint their eyes.
It was evident that at this moment, Star's Guard's defense had significantly increased.
At the same time, Ma Rulong's Sword of Judgement in hand had also finished charging.
The golden sword light was immensely concentrated, almost becoming tangible.
Slash!
Ma Rulong shouted in his heart, and the Eighth Grade Soul Guidance Device Sword of Judgement, with unstoppable force, fiercely struck down upon Star's Guard.
One star, two stars, three stars...
The bright stars upon Star's Guard dimmed one after the other with alarming speed...
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Within the span of just two breaths, the eighteen bright stars on Star's Guard had dimmed.
The golden shield instantly crumbled to pieces.
The entire audience couldn't help but inhale sharply.
The might of an eighth-grade Soul Guidance Device, terrifying indeed!
"You've lost!"
After the strike, Ma Rulong also had no strength left to fight.
He pretended to be strong, leaning on the Sword of Judgment as he stood.
In contrast, members of the Star Luo Team like Jiu Jiu, Huang Heyun, and Chen Xiaojie all appeared much more disheveled.
One after another, they fell to the ground.
As the caster of the Star's Guard, Jiu Jiu suffered a great backlash. She had already passed out.
"You, you all..."
Huang Heyun stretched out a trembling finger pointing at everyone.
However.
Before he could say anything, he felt a wave of discomfort in his heart, a surge of blood rushing to his throat, and he spat out a mouthful of old blood.
"Enough!"
It was at this moment, a grand voice rang out.
Everyone looked up to see that it was none other than His Majesty the Emperor of the Xingluo Empire.
Countless pairs of eyes focused on Xu Jiawei, waiting for the following words from His Majesty the Emperor.
"I hereby declare the Star Luo Royal Team admits defeat."
Xu Jiawei frowned, solemnly announcing the outcome of the competition.
"Your Majesty, we can still fight..."
Huang Heyun struggled to stand up.
At his side, the other members of the Star Luo Team did likewise.
Anyone who was conscious was struggling to stand.
But.
Their Soul Power had been completely drained long ago, and even the residual effects of the eighth-grade Soul Guidance Device had left them seriously injured.
"When I say enough, it is enough!"
Xu Jiawei still had his brow furrowed, "Sky Annihilation Elder, please announce the result of the match. The winners are the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Master Team."
Upon hearing these words, Sky Annihilation Douluo soared into the center of the arena.
He stood between the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Guidance Master Academy Team and the Star Luo Royal Team, loudly proclaiming: "I announce that the champion of this match is the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Guidance Master Academy Team! Also, they are the champions of this competition, let's give them a round of rapturous applause and congratulations."
One should not falter in spirit even if defeated, and even if the grand prize was taken by another, they must maintain their dignity.
As the words of Sky Annihilation Douluo spread throughout the venue, the audience first fell into a brief silence and then erupted into thunderous applause and cheers.
No matter who won or lost today, today's match was truly spectacular.
Seventh-grade and eighth-grade Soul Guidance Devices appeared one after another, making for an explosive sight rarely seen in the history of the competition.
"The money was well spent!"
"Indeed, just a few silver soul coins for a ticket to see someone wield an eighth-grade Soul Guidance Device, totally worth it."
"Even the next competition might not offer a match as thrilling as this one..."
"..."
The audience members all clutched their fists in excitement.
After a moment, the voice of Sky Annihilation Douluo once again rose in the arena, "Silence! Next, His Majesty will present the awards to the championship team. And he will also make a closing speech for the competition."
With the fall of Sky Annihilation Douluo's voice, thunderous applause erupted.
Many in the audience were citizens of the Xingluo Empire, naturally, they couldn't allow their Emperor to be disregarded.
Amidst the resounding applause, Xu Jiawei ascended the stage.
On either side of him stood two beauties in slit dresses.
Each beauty held a tray in their hands.
"Congratulations to you all."
Xu Jiawei spoke with great poise, "I hope that on your future path, you will continue to prosper."
However, who cared for his words?
Xiao Hongchen couldn't wait any longer and approached one of the trays, unveiling the mysterious veil.
"Wow, they actually are three soul bones..."
"But the quality is so-so..."
Upon hearing Xiao Hongchen's comment, the corners of Xu Jiawei's mouth involuntarily twitched.
Who on earth is this brat?
Doesn't he know how to save me some face?
Moreover, because of the Soul Master competition, I've already lost a lot, can't I use a few lower-quality soul bones to make up some losses?
After the end of the Soul Master competition, the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Guidance Master Academy Team departed overnight, embarking on their return journey to Ming City.
"Grandpa, it's really unnecessary, we just finished the competition, why rush off so hastily? Shouldn't we let everyone rest well and relax?"
On the way, Xiao Hongchen complained discontentedly.
Jing Hongchen snorted at his dear grandson, "Don't think I don't know what you're up to, are you looking to relax or to show off?"
"Erm..."
Xiao Hongchen's face flashed with an embarrassed expression.
Jing Hongchen's words had clearly struck a chord with him.
Meng Hongchen tugged at Jing Hongchen's sleeve, "Grandpa, I think after our hard-fought victory, it's a feat like no other, a little show-off shouldn't be a problem, right?"
This hard-earned victory was indeed momentous, even historically significant.
The Sun-Moon Empire's Sky Soul, Dou Spirit, and Star Luo nations couldn't hold their heads high, such a glorious achievement was certainly for the history books.
Facing Meng Hongchen, Jing Hongchen's attitude was very different, "Little Meng, there are still some secret issues at play here."
The gravity in Jing Hongchen's voice was clear to everyone present.
Elder Ma's heart also suddenly lurched.
So... what exactly was it that made the Hall Master so wary?
This time, without waiting for anyone to ask, Jing Hongchen explained the reason directly, "Some time ago, Qin Xiao caught the attention of the Body Sect. They want Qin Xiao to join them."
The Body Sect!
Upon hearing Jing Hongchen's words, Elder Ma's expression changed dramatically.
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