Kapitel 142: Victory Without Triumph
"You… what kind of soul skill is this?!" Davis exclaimed with a trace of fear, staring fixedly at the massive golden skeleton before him.
At this moment, the arena was flooded with surging soul power. A colossal golden skeleton, seven or eight meters tall, stood towering over the battlefield.
It appeared as if it was made of pure gold, yet it was a construct of soul power, encasing both Chen Xuan and Zhu Zhuqing within.
"This… is your trump card?" Zhu Zhuqing was visibly moved, staring at the man in front of her with immense shock.
Davis could no longer stay composed. His voice trembled slightly as he said, "Martial Soul Avatar? No, that's impossible! At your current level, you can't possibly have learned Martial Soul Avatar!"
Zhu Zhuyun, equally astonished, was taken aback. She had already overestimated Chen Xuan but never imagined he had such a technique—an ability comparable to the seventh soul skill.
"How is this even possible?! What kind of soul skill are you using?!" Davis asked, his voice trembling.
Chen Xuan spoke calmly, "It's a self-created soul skill: Susano'o."
"Susano'o?"
The competitors and teachers present were all dumbfounded, exchanging bewildered looks. No one had ever heard of such a soul skill before.
Even those with extensive knowledge had never encountered or even heard of a similar ability.
Chen Xuan wiped away the twin streaks of blood tears on his face and said, "As expected of the Star Luo Clan's generational fusion skill. Under normal circumstances, even if I used all my soul skills, I could at best reach a stalemate with you. Unfortunately for you, I am not an ordinary person."
"What do you mean by that?" Davis asked gravely.
At that moment, the Nether White Tiger's forelimbs were tightly gripped by the golden skeletal hands, unable to move.
"You should surrender," Chen Xuan said calmly, unwilling to waste his ocular power.
However, to everyone else, his words sounded like the most humiliating thing one could say, delivered in the calmest tone.
"Keep dreaming!" Davis spat out, his response short and direct.
Indeed, while this soul skill resembled a Martial Soul Avatar, Davis refused to believe that Chen Xuan truly possessed the power of a Soul Sage. It was all form and no substance, he thought.
Two against one, plus a martial soul fusion skill—if they couldn't defeat a mere Soul King, there was no point in competing anymore.
"Attack!" Davis roared.
The Nether White Tiger stood upright, swinging its free forelimb toward Chen Xuan and Zhu Zhuqing.
Crack!
The tiger's massive paw, sharp claws gleaming coldly, could tear through boulders. Yet, when it struck Susano'o, it left only a few faint scratches.
"Impossible!"
In an instant, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun widened their eyes in shock. The mighty Nether White Tiger couldn't even break through a thin soul power barrier. Was this truly an equal-level battle? Even the defensive abilities of a Soul King with a Black Tortoise martial soul wouldn't be this strong.
"So this is the full extent of his power," sighed members of the audience, including those from Heaven Dou Academy, Tianshui Academy, and the Divine Wind Academy.
A technique resembling Martial Soul Avatar—though no one knew how long Chen Xuan had hidden this ability or how much effort it had taken to develop—it was clear he was the true dark horse of the tournament.
In terms of talent, even the Golden Generation of Spirit Hall paled in comparison.
"You are strong, but defeating me will not be easy!" Davis roared, pouring all his soul power into the Nether White Tiger.
Zhu Zhuyun, her face pale, pushed the fusion skill to its limits, but even then, they struggled to gain the upper hand.
Channeling their remaining soul power into resonance, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun prepared for a final, decisive strike.
Under their resonance, the Nether White Tiger let out a piercing roar, its soul power surging skyward as its body grew even larger. At that moment, its body radiated a ghostly white glow, and it managed to break free from the skeletal giant's grip.
"This is only the second phase," Chen Xuan murmured, addressing Davis's earlier question.
While speaking, he formed seals with his hands—slow yet precise, completing three seals per second.
"Lightning Style: Chidori Sharp Spear!"
Chen Xuan raised his hand as Susano'o surged with electricity. In the massive skeleton's glowing hand, he would give his opponents no chance. Every second of ocular power was precious and could not be wasted.
Zzzap!
The arena lit up with electric arcs as a spearhead of pure lightning formed, crackling violently.
Davis and Zhu Zhuyun were stunned, their faces filled with terror. How could such a powerful soul skill be so instantaneous, completed in mere moments?
Boom!
No answer was given. The Chidori Sharp Spear launched, illuminating the sky as it tore through the air like a lightning bolt.
Thud!
Accompanied by a deafening thunderclap, the lightning spear pierced the Nether White Tiger's body, scattering shards of soul power like falling stars.
There was no suspense. A soul skill unleashed through Susano'o was magnified several times in power, speed, and size—completely beyond what Davis and Zhu Zhuyun could counter.
With a single strike, the lightning spear penetrated the Nether White Tiger, its devastating energy rampaging through every part of the giant beast. With a loud explosion, the massive tiger disintegrated into fragments of soul power.
The martial soul fusion skill collapsed, and Davis and Zhu Zhuyun fell to the ground, severely weakened and covered in burns, their clothes and hair charred with residual electricity.
Both looked pale, their breathing weak. Their bodies, shocked by lightning, were paralyzed and powerless.
Chen Xuan deactivated Susano'o, and the kaleidoscope pattern in his eyes reverted to its three-tomoe state.
On the stage, the golden skeleton gradually faded and dimmed, its immense soul power retreating back into Chen Xuan's body.
"Do you still want to continue?" Chen Xuan asked, looking at the remaining members of Star Luo Academy.
After reaching level 50, his soul power had undergone a transformation. Thanks to the miraculous herb from the Red Soil World, he could now generate soul power passively. Though the amount was small, it was enough for two more Chidoris.
The Star Luo team sighed, shaking their heads bitterly. If even the strongest Nether White Tiger had been defeated, what could they do?
"We forfeit!"
At that moment, the injured Davis and Zhu Zhuyun suddenly stood up, surprising everyone by declaring their surrender first.
"Star Luo Royal Academy forfeits. I declare Shrek Academy the winner!" Su Yuntao announced loudly.
The match concluded, but the audience remained silent—there was no wave of cheers.
Despite the victory, there was an odd atmosphere among the Shrek team. No one felt any joy.
It was clear to all that this match lacked teamwork. It wasn't a team battle; it was entirely Chen Xuan's solo fight.
As the match ended, the Star Luo team rushed forward to treat Davis and Zhu Zhuyun. After some basic care, they helped the injured pair off the stage.
Before leaving, Davis turned back, sneering coldly. "Zhuqing, you and Mubai shouldn't celebrate too early. We may have lost this match, but don't forget: neither Zhuyun nor I lost to the two of you!"
With that, he was helped off the stage.
Zhu Zhuyun also looked at her younger sister. A trace of reluctance flickered in her eyes as she sighed softly. "Zhuqing, cherish this time during the Soul Master Competition."
Her words carried hidden meaning, but she revealed no more and left with the Star Luo team.
Zhu Zhuqing, elegant and intelligent, sensed an underlying message in her sister's words but couldn't decipher its full implication.
"Don't overthink it. We'll cross the bridge when we get to it," Chen Xuan reassured her. He had some understanding of the Star Luo royal family and had faintly guessed a few things.
"Alright," Zhu Zhuqing nodded. She then turned to Chen Xuan and bowed deeply. "Thank you for today, Chen Xuan."
Chen Xuan smacked his lips, feeling a bit embarrassed. He couldn't shake the subtle implication of Davis's earlier words—Dai Mubai had won the match, but not the Star Luo inheritance.
"Maybe I'm just overthinking," Chen Xuan muttered. Shrek had just achieved victory, and he didn't want to dampen the mood by mentioning it for now.
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