Zheng Zhan frowned as only four members of Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect took the stage.
'Overconfident fools', he thought. With insider knowledge, he knew the Holy Spirit Church's current strength far surpassed their round-robin performance—three Soul Saints. Three full Soul Saints!
At least let them keep their corpses intact.
Though Zheng Zhan despised evil soul masters and wished them all dead, he was merely a hired hand. What could he do against orders? He sighed inwardly and announced firmly: "State your names."
"Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect—Ning Tian."
"Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect—Chen Junting."
"Seven Treatures Glazed Tile Sect—Gu Tianchen."
"Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect—Huo Yuhao."
Chen Junting's killing intent led the charge, pulling his teammates' auras into a unified, chilling force.
The Holy Spirit Church's seven showed no fear. After announcing their names—Yan Feng, Han Xu, Wang Jingwei, Lu Genggeng, Lu Huan, Tang Dai, Gu Yu—they grinned cruelly, eyes fixed on the four like lambs to slaughter.
"Keh keh—this fight's been long overdue," Yan Feng sneered, his gaze turning icy. "This day next year, it'll be your death anniversary."
"What an ugly laugh," Chen Junting scoffed, ignoring the threat. "'Keh keh'? How many Hall of Souls elders do you eat in one go?"
"What?" Yan Feng blinked, bewildered.
Eat Hall of Souls elders?
He'd consumed humans before—but what even was a "Hall of Souls"?
Before he could react, Chen Junting's eyes narrowed. "But you won't be eating again."
Zheng Zhan's command cut in: "Retreat to your positions!"
As they stepped back, Chen Junting gazed skyward. "What lovely weather today." Rain poured, yet not a drop touched him—soul power repelling the downpour.
The others exchanged glances at the unrelenting storm clouds: This is "lovely weather"? Open-eyed lies!
"Yuhao, summon Ice Empress immediately," Chen Junting said. "I'll have 'someone' coordinate with you. Don't forget Ice Explosion—you've never used it, right?"
"Brother Junting, are you planning to…" Huo Yuhao's eyes lit with anticipation. What magic does this Ice Explosion hold, if even Ice Empress craves it?
The Holy Spirit Church split into front and rear lines—shockingly, Yan Feng's trio of Soul Saints anchored the back. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's formation was simpler: Chen Junting and Huo Yuhao stood shoulder-to-shoulder, eager.
Zheng Zhan raised his hand, rain pelting his face. "Begin!"
The wind stilled. The rain froze.
Emerald and white.
As crimson and orange rings rose, two stunning figures flashed—then vanished. Moments later:
A radiant scorpion and a serene spirit stood beside Huo Yuhao and Chen Junting. Ambient temperature plummeted to -200°C in seconds.
Snow Dance Ultimate Ice Domain—a fusion of Eternal Frost and Snow Dance Blazing Sun—had turned June into winter.
The snowflakes, though beautiful, brimmed with lethal intent.
Lu Genggeng of Holy Spirit Church lunged first. His already burly frame swelled like an inflating balloon mid-leap. By landing, his black robe shredded, revealing a five-meter-tall monstrosity.
As viridian mist spread—
WHOOSH!
Ice Empress's Wrath!
An emerald beam erupted. Where it passed, air solidified into ice pillars that shattered on impact.
Lu Genggeng didn't even scream—his body froze instantly into a human ice sculpture.
The Holy Spirit Church retaliated—but their movements stiffened under sudden frost. Even the three Soul Saints felt suppressed by the terrifying soul power.
They looked up to see Ning Tian at the rear, Nine-Treasures Pagoda in hand. "Soul" glyphs flashed on Chen Junting and Huo Yuhao's brows.
Gu Tianchen struck next. Under Bone Enhancement, colossal Bone Prisons erupted—now ice-coated spikes trapping several evil soul masters.
Yan Feng's group moved to break free—WHOOSH! A spatial gate opened before them. The frozen Lu Genggeng was kicked out, crashing at their feet.
Dread surged.
The ice sculpture and bone spikes abruptly turned emerald—then detonated.
BOOOOM—!
Invincible Barriers flared instinctively—but the shockwave hit like a tsunami, threatening to shatter their defenses.
The crowd gaped. Ice shards and snow swirled, chilling spines. The "ultimate defense" bone spikes had crumbled to dust.
"How strong is Ice Explosion?!" Huo Yuhao rubbed his ringing ears, stunned. "Those evil soul masters must be obliterated."
Chen Junting massaged his temples—then his eyes snapped sharp. A razor-sharp "Kill" character slashed toward the ruins!
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