Soul Land: Heartbreak Makes Me Stronger

The entire audience focused their attention on Feng Xiaotian atop the battle stage.

Some had initially underestimated him after seeing him frozen, but now, all traces of disdain had vanished.

"Demonic Wolf Possession! Twin Wolf Possession!"

Violent waves of Soul Power surged around him. In an instant, he was like a raging hurricane sweeping across the stage. Not only did he interrupt Qin Jian's attack, but he also forced Shui Bing'er, his main target, into a defensive state, leaving her no time to counter. She had no choice but to use her freezing ability once again.

However, this time, the flames of the Fire Shadow followed closely behind, instantly shattering the ice.

With no alternative, Shui Bing'er activated the purple Soul Ring beneath her feet. "Third Soul Skill: Repelling Light!"

Boom! Boom!

An icy-blue ring of light spread outward, forcing both Feng Xiaotian and the Fire Shadow away from her.

"Sword Qi Slash!"

Seizing the opportunity, Qin Jian abandoned his fight with Huo Wu and unleashed a streak of Sword Qi toward the direction where Feng Xiaotian and the Fire Shadow were sent flying.

"First Soul Skill: Spinning Fire Shadow!"

Without hesitation, Huo Wu charged forward, joining forces with her flame shadow to release a volley of fiery orbs. Each one struck Qin Jian's Sword Qi mid-flight.

Bang!

The continuous collisions exhausted the Sword Qi, dissipating it just before it reached Feng Xiaotian.

"Wonderful! Yet another brilliant exchange!"

Yan Zhining's voice resonated timely throughout the arena. "Feng Xiaotian's second Soul Skill is incredibly powerful, forcing our Shui Bing'er to use her third Soul Skill, Repelling Light!"

"But Qin Jian's battle instincts are sharp. His self-created Soul Skill was unleashed at the perfect moment. Unfortunately, Huo Wu kept a close eye on his every move and countered his attack with her first Soul Skill!"

Yan Zhining's commentary filled the air. "These top students from the three academies are truly outstanding! Their exchanges have been breathtaking!"

"Go, Qin Jian! Go, Shui Bing'er!"

From the high platform, Qiu Ruoshui suddenly shouted, and the crowd erupted like a tidal wave.

"Go, Qin Jian! Go, Shui Bing'er!"

"Skywater Academy will win!"

The cheers echoed like a rolling storm, causing Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian to frown.

This was Skywater Academy's home ground, and they had to endure this immense pressure.

"Feng Xiaotian! Let's finish them!"

Huo Wu roared furiously, her fiery shadow flaring as she launched herself forward. "Second Soul Skill: Judgement Flames!"

Seeing this, inspiration struck Feng Xiaotian. Empowered by his second Soul Skill, he leapt to the center of the battlefield and positioned himself in front of Huo Wu. "Huo Wu! Launch your Scorching Flames at me!"

Huo Wu froze momentarily but quickly obeyed, instinctively hurling clusters of flames toward Feng Xiaotian.

The crowd was in an uproar.

"Huo Wu's second Soul Skill is targeting Feng Xiaotian! What's happening between them? Is this infighting?" Yan Zhining's voice cut through the chaos.

Meanwhile, the teachers from Blazing Academy and Godwind Academy exchanged knowing glances. The teacher from Godwind Academy smiled confidently. "Don't worry. Everything is under control, and Skywater Academy is about to lose."

The Blazing Academy teacher looked down, witnessing Feng Xiaotian clenching his fists as a bright yellow Soul Ring lit up. "First Soul Skill: Wind Blade Array!"

The flames and wind blades merged instantly, creating fiery wheels that spread outward in a devastating wave, overwhelming Qin Jian and Shui Bing'er.

"You've lost!" Feng Xiaotian laughed heartily.

This overwhelming attack made everyone pale. The fusion of wind and fire amplified their powers, rivaling the strength of a Soul Master at level 40!

"Cry!—"

At that moment, a phoenix's cry erupted from Shui Bing'er.

Her icy-blue eyes opened, radiating a regal aura as if a queen had descended upon the world. "We gave you the chance to combine your Soul Skills… because we planned to end this in one move ourselves."

Crack! Crack! Crack!

Frost enveloped the entire stage, even slowing the fiery wind blades.

"Let us show you the power of Qin Jian and me."

Shui Bing'er transformed into an icy phoenix, diving toward Qin Jian.

"Huo Wu!" Feng Xiaotian's face changed. "Stop them! It could be a Martial Soul Fusion Skill!"

Huo Wu didn't hesitate. Facing an unknown threat, she unleashed her strongest Soul Skill immediately. "Third Soul Skill: Repelling Fire Ring!"

Luck was on her side. She had chosen the perfect counter.

Boom!

A 45-meter-wide circle of fire expanded from Huo Wu, forcing Shui Bing'er and Qin Jian to opposite ends of the stage.

"What a pity…" Yan Zhining muttered softly. "They couldn't use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill. The power Shui Bing'er had been gathering was cut in half."

"Then I'll finish this myself…"

Shui Bing'er unleashed an all-out attack. "Ice Phoenix: Snowfall Descent!"

Boom!

The icy phoenix clashed fiercely with the fiery wind blades. The massive Soul Power wave blasted both Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu backward in an instant.

Puff! Puff! Puff!

Countless ice shards rained down toward them.

"Third Soul Skill: Repelling Fire Ring!"

Ignoring her depleted Soul Power, Huo Wu used Repelling Fire Ring once more to neutralize all incoming attacks within her range.

But Feng Xiaotian didn't react, allowing the torrent of icy shards to engulf him completely.

When the dust settled, only Shui Bing'er, Qin Jian, and Huo Wu remained standing on the stage. Feng Xiaotian lay face down, seemingly unconscious.

"Huff… huff…"

Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu were panting heavily, both at their limits.

Yan Zhining picked up her microphone. "Both sides have unleashed large-scale Soul Skill collisions. Whether it's Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix explosion or the combined techniques of Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian, the power displayed has been phenomenal."

"Now it seems Feng Xiaotian is unconscious. Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu have nearly exhausted their Soul Power, leaving Qin Jian as the only one with reserves."

Her voice echoed throughout the arena. "Has the outcome been decided?"

"Skywater will win!"

The cheers of Skywater Academy's supporters reverberated once more.

But Qin Jian's eyes narrowed as Feng Xiaotian's body twitched slightly.

Whoosh!

He suddenly dashed toward Feng Xiaotian, drawing gasps from the spectators.

But Huo Wu appeared in front of him. "I don't know what you're planning, but I won't let you succeed!"

Qin Jian frowned as a bright yellow Soul Ring beneath his feet lit up. Without hesitation, he activated his first Soul Skill: "Bewitching Sword!"

With her Soul Power depleted, Huo Wu couldn't resist. Her eyes glazed over as Qin Jian grabbed her arm, spun her around, and hurled her off the stage.

Boom!

The girl's body tumbled to the ground, becoming the first to be eliminated.

At the same time, Feng Xiaotian slowly rose to his feet. "Thanks to Huo Wu buying me time, it's over for you now!"

Clenching his fists, he unleashed his Soul Power. "Third Soul Skill: Gale Twin Wings!"

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