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At the Soto Great Spirit Arena, the battle was in full swing. Yu Tianheng's first and second Spirit Rings lit up at the same time, activating both Thunder Dragon Claw and Thunder Dragon's Fury. His right sleeve shredded away as his arm swelled to more than half a foot longer, covered in thick, blue-purple scales. His hand transformed into a dragon's claw.
Suddenly, Xiao Wu's second Spirit Ring glowed. Her eyes turned blood-red as she focused her gaze on Yu Tianheng. "Second spirit ability, Charm!" she called out.
Yu Tianheng felt a sharp, needle-like pain in his head. His muscles tightened, but his body wouldn't move, and he froze instantly.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu exchanged a quick glance and nodded, attacking at the same time. Yu Tianheng saw only a blur of motion before Xiao Wu vanished from his sight. The next thing he knew, a small, pink figure was rapidly growing larger in front of him. "First spirit ability, Waist Bow!"
Xiao Wu's long braid wrapped around Yu Tianheng's neck. She used the momentum to leap into the air, hooking his arm with her braid while enduring the electric shocks. She simultaneously kicked her legs toward his lower abdomen.
But Xiao Wu wasn't the only one attacking. Zhu Zhuqing was right there with her. Her first and second Spirit Rings lit up, and her first spirit ability, Nether Spike, boosted her speed to its absolute limit. Immediately after, she activated her second spirit ability, Nether Hundred Claws.
Zhu Zhuqing spread her ten fingers, and a storm of claw shadows rained down on Yu Tianheng. The claws were as dense as a net, flashing with a cold, murderous light and aiming directly for his chest.
Just as Zhu Zhuqing's claws were about to hit, the Blue Silver Grass that had been wrapped around Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's waists suddenly came to life and loosened. The vines transformed into several purple shadows, moving as fast as a startled dragon, and swept toward Yu Tianheng. In the blink of an eye, the vines wrapped around him, layer by layer, like chains. He was bound tightly from his shoulders to his feet, completely unable to move.
This was Tang San's first spirit ability, Binding. At that moment, Yu Tianheng's dizziness disappeared, and his mind cleared completely. However, his body was trapped by the Blue Silver Grass. His pupils constricted, and his breathing hitched as he watched in disbelief as attacks rushed at him from both the front and sides.
At the same time, in the viewing stands, Yu Xiaogang stood up, his face full of pride. He pointed toward the arena. "Good! Excellent!" he announced in a clear voice. "My strategy worked perfectly! First, I had Dai Mubai launch a strong attack to distract their defensive Spirit Masters. Then, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing advanced from the sides.
They had already consumed Xiao Ao's Flying Mushroom Sausage. If anyone blocked them, they would fly past them and go straight for the enemy captain! Once they got close, Little San would use his Blue Silver Binding for auxiliary control.
"Yu Xiaogang's voice was full of confidence. "If they continue like this, I'm sure the Royal Fight Team will be completely defeated in less than ten rounds!" He threw his head back and laughed. "Hahaha! I, Yu Xiaogang, am a true genius! My theoretical tactics are flawless!"
Flender's eyebrows furrowed, and he looked concerned. After a moment of thought, he said, "Xiao Gang, your nephew hasn't used his third spirit ability yet, has he? If he does, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, even with the help of his second spirit ability, Parasite, probably won't be able to control him.
" Flender's gaze swept over the arena, his expression growing more serious. "Besides, the Royal Fight Team's auxiliary-type Spirit Master hasn't even made a move yet.
If your nephew breaks free now, those two Black Tortoise Spirit Masters, as well as the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Spirit Master and the Ghost Leopard Spirit Master who were thrown off earlier, will quickly come back and surround them. In that case, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing could get 'dumpling-wrapped' and be in an extremely dangerous situation."
Zhao Wuji, who was standing nearby, nodded. "That's right, Yu Xiaogang. Your strategy focuses on penetration. Although the offense is fierce, it also leaves the team open to a counterattack."
Just then, a purple thousand-year Spirit Ring on Yu Tianheng's body radiated a brilliant light. An extremely dazzling blue electric light burst from within him as his third spirit ability, Thunder's Fury, activated. The effect of Thunder's Fury is to put the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit Master into a berserk state for a certain period, increasing their lightning power by 100% and their spirit power by 50%.
A loud boom echoed as the Blue Silver Grass wrapped around Yu Tianheng instantly turned into scattered charcoal. "Everyone, gather on me!" he shouted sharply. Yu Tianheng quickly swung his two massive Dragon Claws, one forward and one to the side, blocking the fierce attacks from Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
At the same time, after hearing Yu Tianheng's shout, Dugu Yan and Ao Si Luo stomped on the ground, and their figures flashed, turning into two afterimages as they rushed back to reinforce their captain.
On the other side, Shi Mo and Shi Mo gripped their tortoise shells tightly and pushed forward, a powerful force knocking Dai Mubai backward. Both of them quickly turned and moved to encircle Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
From the viewing platform, Flender's face turned ashen at the sudden turn of events. "Xiao Gang, it's over," he said anxiously. "Just as I expected, Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu are surrounded. What do we do now? The little monsters aren't going to lose in less than ten rounds, are they?"
Yu Xiaogang's eyes gleamed with a confident light. He remained calm, saying, "Flender, what are you talking about? Don't you trust me anymore? Everything you're thinking about, I've already considered. Don't forget, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing can fly. How could the Royal Fight Team possibly trap them?"
"But I remember someone from the Royal Fight Team can also fly, right?" Zhao Wuji interrupted.
"Heh, you mean the Spirit Master with the Wind Chime Bird Spirit, right?" Yu Xiaogang smiled. "He can fly, but he's only one person, while Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing are two. It's two against one, so the advantage is mine!" Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, looking like a wise and confident master.
Seeing the Royal Fight Team members rapidly returning to reinforce and surround them, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing immediately stopped their attacks, their expressions changing slightly. The two exchanged a quick glance, a silent understanding passing between them, then took out their Flying Mushroom Sausages and swallowed them whole. Immediately after, they leaped up, their wings spreading, and rapidly ascended into the sky, preparing to escape the danger.
However, the moment Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing ascended, a sky-blue figure suddenly appeared, firmly blocking their path. Among all the members of the Royal Fight Team, the one whose appearance changed the most after Spirit Possession was probably Yu Feng, the Wind Chime Bird Spirit Master. A pair of medium-sized wings grew from his back. His wings were a brownish-yellow, and the feathers had a sturdy texture instead of being soft.
"Trying to run? It's not that easy!" Yu Feng sneered from the air as he looked at Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu. His first Spirit Ring lit up instantly. "First spirit ability, Wing Blade!" The next second, Yu Feng's figure flickered, rushing toward them with a sharp whooshing sound. The tips of his arms had been amplified by his first spirit ability and were as sharp as blades. A gentle swing would produce gusts of cutting wind.
"You alone can't stop me," Xiao Wu said, her lips curling into a disdainful smile. Her crystal wings flapped fiercely, and she shot through the air, rushing straight toward Yu Feng.
At that moment, the Stone Brothers below her, with extreme teamwork, threw their tortoise shell shields. Their second and third Spirit Rings lit up. A few breaths later, the tortoise shells collided in mid-air and shattered into countless fragments. The fragments spun and swirled, instantly condensing into a massive green spherical shield that trapped Xiao Wu inside.
"This is bad!" Zhu Zhuqing thought to herself. Her figure flashed, and she quickly used her second spirit ability, Nether Hundred Claws. Countless shadowy claw blades slashed at the shield, but although her attacks caused sparks, they failed to shake it in the slightest. At that moment, Xiao Wu was isolated deep in enemy territory.
Tang San's face changed drastically. "Xiao Wu, be careful," a feeling of trepidation rising in his heart. He almost subconsciously warned her.
"The person who came up with your tactics is a total idiot!" Yu Tianheng took a step forward, looked up at the sky, and sneered, his voice full of sarcasm. "Our spirit power is already a rank higher than yours, yet you still dared to go deep alone, foolishly trying to bypass my teammates to deal with me directly. What a fantasy.
" He took a deep breath, and his tone grew harsher. "If I were your leader, I would definitely have you focus on defense, lure the enemy deep, and then defeat them one by one. I can't believe you took the initiative to attack." He turned his head and roared at his teammates, "Brothers, close the door and beat the dog!"
The central Fighting Soul Stage of the Soto Great Spirit Arena was different from ordinary stages. All the edges were equipped with loudspeakers so that spectators could understand the competition more clearly.
Yu Tianheng's words were heard by Yu Xiaogang. "That son of a bitch! How dare he curse me? He completely forgot his own last name!" Yu Xiaogang slammed the table, his face pale with anger.
Flender saw this and quickly stepped forward, patting Yu Xiaogang's shoulder. "Xiao Gang, don't be angry," he said, trying to comfort him. "Your nephew doesn't know that you're the leader of the Shrek Team. Ignorance is bliss."
Yu Xiaogang snorted coldly. Although he was still angry, he reined it in somewhat. "That brat is getting more and more presumptuous. After the fight is over, I'll see how I deal with him!"