Unlike Shrek and other teams, the Sun and Moon Royal Team's reserve squad still follows the previous selection criteria, composed of students under fifteen who can participate in the next competition.
In this competition, where numerous teams are all participating with their strongest line-up, the main team and the reserve squad can mutually adjust.
The configuration of the Sun and Moon Royal Team stands out uniquely.
There's a sense of standing out from the crowd.
For this reason, many teams did not show any sign of fear regarding the strength of Su Yu from the Sun and Moon Royal Team.
Because no matter how strong, they also have to compete in both individual and team matches.
In the individual match, as long as they make Su Yu take action and greatly deplete his strength, there's a chance to win in the team match, and the same goes for the two-on-two and three-on-three matches that follow.
Unfortunately, what everyone doesn't know is that they may not even be able to deplete the other members of the Sun and Moon Royal Team apart from Su Yu.
It's even less likely to deplete Su Yu to the point it affects his performance in the next match.
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"Proud Sword Sect, Wu Yifan." (According to the original novel, Proud Sword Sect is still one of the top eight teams.)
"Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy, Armor Master, Xiao Ping."
"The match begins!"
Both sides instantly released their respective Martial Souls.
Xiao Ping's side is two yellow, two purple, one black, five-ring Soul King.
Behind Wu Yifan appeared a giant azure sword, surrounded by two yellow, two purple, and two black six Soul Rings.
Six-ring Soul Emperor!
Proud Sword Sect sent out a six-ring Soul Emperor at the start, and on top of that, a strong attack system Soul Master specializing in sword types, known for decisive kills.
Wu Yifan grasped the azure giant sword in his hand, the six Soul Rings aligning sequentially around it.
In the stands, Ji Juechen, who was brought to watch by Su Yu, had eyes shining brightly, looking at Wu Yifan and feeling the intense killing intent in the sword Qi, an urge to go up and spar.
"Don't be impulsive, this time you're here to gain insight, not to increase combat experience, your experience is already enough, what you lack is insight."
Su Yu held Ji Juechen back, letting him watch closely, learn other people's sword skills, see what's different, not just focus on the opponent's advantages and weaknesses, but think about the characteristics of sword skills, the effects of sword skills, and how they're realized.
Why it must be done this way.
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Xiao Ping is merely a Soul King.
However, facing the six-ring Soul Emperor Wu Yifan, he remained unflustered, instantly charged forward.
On his body, the light of the Storage Soul-guiding Device flickered, and fourteen Battle Armor parts appeared one by one, instantly merging with Xiao Ping's Martial Soul, worn across his body.
Even though he's merely Soul King Level, his Soul Power fluctuations instantly surged, the glow of five Soul Rings became even more dazzling.
Xiao Ping's speed didn't decrease despite wearing a set of Soul-guiding Armor; instead, it increased instantly.
As Wu Yifan advanced, he realized this and hastily activated his Soul Skill.
The first Soul Ring flickered, transforming into a yellow light that merged with the azure giant sword.
He swung the sword downward, a sword Qi slashed towards Xiao Ping.
Both had close-combat strong attack styles; from the moment the match started, they were closing the distance. At this moment, when the sword Qi was unleashed, due to Xiao Ping's sudden burst of speed, they were only ten meters apart.
Xiao Ping's Battle Armor channeled Soul Power, quickly generating a Soul-guided Protective Shield.
Among the Basic Battle Armors of Shi Xing, Zhou Xinghao, and Xiao Ping, it was Xiao Ping's Battle Armor that was the strongest at generating the Soul-guided Protective Shield through linked operation.
He naturally favored close combat; previously, he played with Soul-guided Armor and was skilled in this aspect, his fighting style also leaned towards enduring direct hits.
The Soul-guided Protective Shield's defensive effect rivaled that of any Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Skill.
Bam!
The Soul-guided Protective Shield only flickered a few times but didn't shatter, and after enduring the hit, Xiao Ping continued to charge at Wu Yifan.
Seeing this, Wu Yifan's third and fifth Soul Rings instantly flickered, transforming into purple and black lights that merged with the giant sword.
The azure giant sword was already sizable; at this moment, its body expanded further, Wu Yifan wielded it with both hands, and swung down the massive sword with a three-foot sword aura.
Meanwhile, Xiao Ping's Armor Battle Boots under a thruster instantly decelerated while energy was ejected from three Battle Armor parts: the left elbow, waistband, and left leg, instantly changing his motion trajectory.
The three-foot sword aura slashed through, severing the energy jets.
A Level 6 Soul-guided Longsword appeared in Xiao Ping's right hand, Soul Power surged into it, a sword aura gleamed, slashing at Wu Yifan.
Wu Yifan was startled.
The giant sword barely shifted, he rotated and shifted his body around the giant sword, hiding behind it.
The sword aura struck the giant sword.
Clang!
Both retreated a distance.
Wu Yifan's backward steps were somewhat rhythmic, releasing the force of his retreat, and along with the momentum of the giant sword, he revolved around his body and leveraged this force to strike a stronger blow.
Simultaneously, the sixth Soul Ring glowed.
A cluster of dark light merged with the giant sword; behind Wu Yifan unfolded a pair of metallic wings, lifting him into the air.
On the azure giant sword, twice the dark light flickered, the azure giant sword instantly expanded further.
The azure giant sword hovered in the air.
The fourth purple Soul Ring flickered again, quickly transforming into energy that merged into the giant sword.
A vast amount of sword Qi formed, swirling around the giant sword.
Wu Yifan's Soul Power continued to infuse into it, the massive amount of sword Qi seemed to create a sword Qi storm akin to what Su Yu had once generated.
No, it was indeed a sword Qi storm.
Though compared to the large storm Su Yu created, this sword Qi storm could only be considered small.
A sword Qi whirlwind with a diameter of a full ten meters encircled the giant sword.