Bab 148: Chapter 148: The First Match
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The members of Shrek in the VIP box stared intently at the figure on the fighting stage, their nerves becoming tense.
"The two on the opposite side seem very aggressive. Are Rongrong and Zhuqing alright?" Ma Hongjun asked worriedly, observing the situation on the fighting stage.
Two delicate girls facing two grown men, and moreover, both of these men had beast martial souls. After their martial souls were activated, their bodies suddenly expanded, appearing fierce and domineering, exuding a powerful aura.
"What could be the problem? I estimate that this fight will end soon," Zeng Yi chuckled lightly.
Zhu Zhuqing, who had been diligently studying under him, was someone he knew the strength of very well. At Rank 29, her spirit power was already top-notch in the realm of great Soul Masters. Furthermore, with the swordsmanship he taught her, it was almost impossible for her to lose against someone at the same level.
It must be noted that she also possessed a 30% power increase thanks to Ning Rongrong's support, which was enough for her to contend with opponents at the Soul Ancestor level.
Zhu Zhuqing held the Clear Shadow in both hands, planted her feet firmly apart, assumed a defensive stance, and her unusual eyes flashed with a sharp light. The sharp blade gleamed with a cold light under the lamp.
"The battle begins!"
As the host gave the order, Zhu Zhuqing swiftly charged towards her opponent, moving like a shadow, leaving a trail of afterimages behind her. The silver blade cleaved through the air, carrying a fierce and aggressive aura as it pressed towards the combo of Fury Bull and Explosive Fire.
[Strength Amplification]
[Agility Amplification]
Having practiced together in the academy for three months, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing had long established a seamless cooperation. In the instant Zhu Zhuqing initiated her assault, Ning Rongrong unleashed her first and second spirit abilities, Power Amplification and Speed Amplification respectively. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her hand immediately emitted a dazzling multicolored light, and two streams of rainbow-colored brilliance shot out, rapidly entering Zhu Zhuqing's body.
As the two streams of brilliance entered her body, Zhu Zhuqing instantly felt a warm energy flowing into her limbs and bones, increasing her physical strength and boosting her speed.
Having cooperated with Ning Rongrong numerous times, Zhu Zhuqing was already familiar with the feeling of her spirit abilities enhancing her abilities. This sudden increase in strength felt comfortable and she could manipulate it with ease.
The soul rings around her delicate figure sparkled, and the Hell Rush Stab, a martial soul skill, served as an acceleration technique, making her movements even faster. On the fighting stage, she transformed into a flickering black streak, instantly dashing before her opponents.
Zhu Zhuqing's sudden burst caught the Furious Fire Explosion team off guard. What was even more astonishing was the speed at which she moved. In the span of a breath, she had already arrived in front of them. Was this the kind of speed a high-level Soul Grandmaster possessed?
Enveloped in a sharp and fierce sword aura, she pressed down on both opponents. Under this chilling sword pressure, their bodies couldn't help but shudder.
Zhu Zhuqing's unusual eyes narrowed as she focused on their movements. Her soul power converged on the blade, and the Clear Shadow she held in her hand swiftly struck out.
[Shadow Flash]
In an instant, a chilling sword light flashed and disappeared.
"Bull Rampage!"
Simultaneously, a furious roar reverberated throughout the entire arena.
In an instant, the experienced Fury Bull smelled the extreme danger emanating from Zhu Zhuqing's fierce attack and immediately unleashed his second spirit ability, Bull Rampage. This skill was defensive in nature, enhancing his defense by 20% and strength by 10%.
Because the Fury Bull martial soul itself boasted excellent defensive power, coupled with the defensive boost from Bull Rampage, his defense became even harder. His muscular arms crossed in front of him, skillfully blocking Zhu Zhuqing's sword attack.
Although the Fury Bull's skin was as hard as iron thanks to his martial soul and spirit ability, under Zhu Zhuqing's powerful strike, a deep gash was still carved into his skin.
Upon witnessing her attack being blocked, Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat surprised.
Indeed, the opponents on the fighting stage had remarkable combat experience and strength.
Zhu Zhuqing knew that with her speed, she should have been able to easily defeat her opponent with a single sword strike. However, this person managed to react in the shortest possible time and blocked her attack.
"Ah Bao!"
The Fury Bull yelled out. Having cooperated for a long time, the Flame Leopard, who had rich combat experience, naturally understood what he should do now.
They were a defensive-type Soul Master and an assault-type Soul Master. But when facing two girls, one of whom was a support-type Soul Master, what should they do when there was a support-type Soul Master on the fighting stage? There was only one answer.
First, eliminate the support Soul Master!
In the moment of confrontation between Zhu Zhuqing and the Fury Bull, the Flame Leopard seized the opportunity. Powerful soul power surged out from his body as he pushed off the ground with all his strength, swiftly charging towards Ning Rongrong on the other side.
His soul rings sparkled, activating his spirit ability. Instantly, the Flame Leopard's body ignited with red energy flames, which enveloped his entire body. His body, after the fusion of his martial soul, became even more ferocious, and the surging soul power grew hotter. A more formidable aura emanated from his body, even heating up the surrounding air.
Moving at the speed of red lightning, he lunged at Ning Rongrong.
As Ning Rongrong's panicked expression appeared on her face, the Flame Leopard revealed a sinister smile. The sharp claws on his fingers shot out, emitting a chilling aura as sharp as a blade, directly aiming for Ning Rongrong's fair and tender neck, like a fierce wild leopard fixated on a tender lamb.
This is bad!
Seeing the Flame Leopard approaching Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing felt alarmed. Ning Rongrong was just a support Soul Master with no combat abilities. If she left her unattended, their opponents could defeat her with a single move.
Although she could handle two opponents alone, she couldn't just watch her teammate get hurt.
Without much thought, Zhu Zhuqing quickly propelled herself into the air, lightly stepping on the Fury Bull's arm. Suddenly, her body contracted like a spring, instantly springing upward. Her body followed the force of the opponent's attack and shot towards the Flame Leopard's position.
The Flame Leopard's speed in approaching Ning Rongrong was fast, but Zhu Zhuqing moved even faster from behind him.
Seeing that there was only about five meters left to attack this support Soul Master, the Flame Leopard's face was filled with joy. But in the next moment, a formidable aura pressed down on him.
Damn it! How can this person be so fast?
Sensing this familiar and chilling aura, the Flame Leopard couldn't help but turn his head to look. Zhu Zhuqing's silhouette was already behind him, and the blade of Clear Shadow in her delicate hand had swung down.
Under the sharp sword aura, the Flame Leopard's body trembled, and in the blink of an eye, he changed his attack strategy. His sharp claws crossed, attempting to block this strike.
Clang!
The Clear Shadow in Zhu Zhuqing's hand struck heavily on the Flame Leopard's crossed claws, producing a crisp resonating sound.
Blocking this strike, the Flame Leopard didn't show any joy on his face. On the contrary, he looked even more unsightly. Both of his arms were trembling due to the powerful strike, and they went somewhat numb.
This girl is strong!
From the strength of this attack and the overwhelming aura emanating from her body, the Flame Leopard knew that this girl's spirit power was at least above Rank 28, as he himself was only at Rank 27.
Yet, Zhu Zhuqing wouldn't stop her attack just because the Flame Leopard was surprised. Her body swiftly turned, and with a graceful spinning kick, she fiercely kicked the Flame Leopard's abdomen.
The powerful leg strike caused the Flame Leopard's body to arch like a bow, and in an instant, he was sent flying by Zhu Zhuqing's kick.
Boom!
Being pushed back for the second time in quick succession, the Flame Leopard was ruthlessly sent flying out of the fighting stage, crashing heavily into the wall that separated the spectator stands.
According to the rules of the fighting arena, being knocked off the stage meant defeat.
Zhu Zhuqing, acting swiftly as lightning, had already taken down one opponent.
Status Power Mingguan
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Power 
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