Chapter 335: Zeng Yi v/s Blazing Academy [1]

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With the roaring strong wind centered around Zeng Yi's body, it occupied half of the spirit arena, creating a visible wall of pressure that kept the scorching flames on the other side at bay.

The audience was stunned by the scene unfolding on the spirit arena. It was truly a breathtaking sight. One side was dominated by a pale blue wind infused with spiritual power, while the other side was engulfed in blazing red flames.

The spectators widened their eyes, watching the man standing on the spirit arena, controlling the power of wind. After witnessing his lightning-fast defeat of the Morphin Team in the previous match, they had no idea what was happening, as the battle ended in a blink of an eye.

All they knew was that this person from the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's Second Team was incredibly strong, but they were still unsure of just how strong he was.

However, today, they would finally get a glimpse of his true strength.

He was able to withstand the combined force of seven members of the Blazing Academy's team. The collision of these two formidable spiritual power waves caused a gale of scorching heat to sweep across the venue.

To release such an overwhelming power alone, even Spirit Kings might struggle to achieve this level of strength, right?

The seven members of the Blazing Academy were equally shocked. Their expressions became serious as they realized that this person on the spirit arena had managed to resist their combined aura, generated by the fusion of their spiritual powers.

Indeed, this person could not be underestimated.

They admitted that this person in front of them was incredibly strong. None of them would be a match for him in one-on-one combat. However, he was still just one person, and against the seven of them working together, he stood no chance against the Blazing Academy!

Daring to challenge the Blazing Academy's team singlehandedly, this person would certainly pay the price for his arrogance!

The seven members of the Blazing Academy exchanged glances, understanding each other's thoughts. They quickly moved to their respective positions, assuming their battle formations and preparing for combat.

On the other hand, Zeng Yi remained motionless, still standing in his original spot, with a smile on his face, awaiting the opponent's attack.

"Match begins!"

At the referee's announcement, the Team Blazing immediately reacted. Among them, the two burly male spirit masters stationed at the back of the team were the first to take action. Both of them were auxiliary type spirit masters.

Typically, a team only needed one auxiliary-type spirit master. Having more would leave the main combat members outnumbered in battle against other teams, putting them at a disadvantage.

However, the Team Blazing dared to send two auxiliary spirit masters to the stage together for a reason. Both of them possessed a unique Martial Spirit called "Flame." Their auxiliary abilities greatly enhanced the power of fire attributes and had an extraordinary feature – their effects could stack, making their teammates flames more fervent and explosive.

With the boost from the two auxiliary spirit masters, even the remaining five members of the Team Blazing, who were just Spirit Ancestors, would possess an attack power not inferior to that of Spirit Kings.

Having the augmentation of two auxiliary spirit masters, facing the 5 formidable spirit masters from the opposing team, they were at a great advantage, not to mention that their opponent was now all alone on the stage.

As Level 38 auxiliary spirit masters, and two of them at that, even compared to auxiliary spirit masters at the Spirit Ancestor level, they were unmatched.

Draped in 1,000 year spirit rings, these two Flame Martial Spirit spirit masters immediately activated their spirit skills.

A scorching atmosphere filled the air, with numerous tiny sparks shimmering in the space, much like fireflies on a summer night. However, these sparks not only emitted light but also exuded scorching heat.

The combined use of the two auxiliary spirit masters' spirit skills covered almost half of the spirit arena. With the fiery-red flame dominating the area, the aura of the remaining five members of the Team Blazing soared significantly, with their burning flames becoming even more vigorous.

"It seems like they are gaining some momentum." Zeng Yi commented, lightly chuckling.

Before the match, Xue Qinghe had provided him with information about the Team Blazing. The Team Blazing had only two Spirit Ancestors, while the remaining five members were just Spirit Elders. At first glance, they might seem weaker than the Elephant Armored Team, one of the Five Elemental Academies, which had three Spirit Ancestors.

However, the reality was different. Although the Elephant Armored Team had three Spirit Ancestors, all seven members had the same Martial Spirit type, focusing on strength and defense. The Team Blazing, on the other hand, had different types of Martial Spirits. They had Power Attack, Agility, Control and Auxiliary type Spirit Masters, making their team composition more balanced and capable of unleashing stronger teamwork.

For example, having two auxiliary spirit masters, their teammates attacks, especially flames, could build up to an incredibly scorching and explosive state, even for Spirit Ancestor level combatants.

Therefore, the Team Blazing was even stronger than the Elephant Armored Team.

Zeng Yi's relaxed expression became more serious. He couldn't afford to take the Team Blazing lightly, as he had with the previous Morphin Team.

Roar!

With a furious dragon's roar, as the captain of the Team Blazing, Huo Wushuang was the first to charge towards Zeng Yi.

Huo Wushuang had a dragon-type Martial Spirit called the One-Horned Tyrant Dragon. Similar to Liu Erlong's Fire Dragon Martial Spirit, it was more ferocious in its explosive nature, following a path of combustion.

As the main attacker of the Team Blazing, he sprinted ahead with his whole body engulfed in blazing flames. His Martial Spirit fusion caused his body to expand, muscles bulging all over his body, with ferocious dragon scales covering his skin, shining with fiery light. He emanated an imposing presence.

As Huo Wushuang charged forward, the two auxiliary spirit masters behind him also made their moves almost simultaneously, releasing their spirit skills to boost their captain.

Under the augmentation of their teammates, Huo Wushuang's spiritual power surged again, becoming even more formidable. Feeling the surging flames inside his body, he exuded self-confidence, believing that with this power, he could even take on a Spirit King.

Zeng Yi observed as Huo Wushuang approached. Instead of unsheathing his sword, he allowed the swift wind to swirl around his body. Clenching his fists, a smile plastered on his face, he stomped the ground and charged towards Huo Wushuang.

Interesting! He dares to have a direct clash of power with me.

Seeing Zeng Yi charging directly at him without unsheathing his sword, Huo Wushuang grew irritated. He believed that Zeng Yi was underestimating him.

Although they had limited knowledge about Zeng Yi, they were aware of his extraordinary swordsmanship, evident from the previous day's duel. But for him to charge straight at him without even drawing his sword, it seemed like he held an excessive amount of confidence.

As the two figures swiftly approached, Huo Wushuang tightened his grip on his dragon fist, his fist enveloped by scorching flames. With all his might, he struck at Zeng Yi.

In Zeng Yi's dark pupils, the images of the fiery fist were reflected, but his expression remained calm. His fists were wrapped in spiritual power, entwined with the swift wind as he met Huo Wushuang's strike head-on.

Boom!

Their fists collided, and the swift wind and blazing flames dispersed, creating a gust of impact that spread in every direction.

Huo Wushuang, observing Zeng Yi in front of him, contracted his pupils. He hadn't expected this person to possess such formidable physical strength, on par with his own.

However, he didn't hesitate. His other fist was already striking towards Zeng Yi's cheek.

Dang, dang, dang, dang...

On the spirit arena, the two stood their ground, but their fists were aimed at each other's bodies. The speed was so fast that even the naked eye couldn't catch it; fists becoming shadows, every punch was blocked by the opponent, leaving the entire audience dumbfounded.

After exchanging dozens of punches with Zeng Yi, Huo Wushuang realized that he couldn't do anything to him. A hint of unwillingness surged within him, and silently, his spiraling spirit rings started to shimmer.

[Explosive Fist!]

Huo Wushuang's right fist emanated a brilliant red light as his intention was focused. Zeng Yi sensed danger and immediately tilted his body back.

Although he managed to react in time, the distance between them was too close to avoid it entirely. He had no choice but to utilize [Forward Steps Slash], instantly moving to a safe location.

Bang!

Although Huo Wushuang's attack missed, the force of the impact was tremendous. The gathered flames formed a giant fist that shattered the stone slab, leaving a five-meter-long trench on the spirit arena.

Looking at the trench, Zeng Yi couldn't help but be amazed. Weren't they supposed to avoid using spirit skills together? Why did they suddenly change their minds?

However, Zeng Yi also suffered some setbacks from their previous exchange of punches. Both his hands had turned slightly red, and he felt a burning sensation, experiencing slight pain.

Due to the intense clash, Zeng Yi waved his hands to alleviate the pain.

Zeng Yi's greatest strength lay in his swordsmanship, but his physical attributes and strength were also exceptional. Despite his lean figure, his loose clothes revealed clear muscle lines, exuding a powerful and beautiful sense of strength.

Of course, compared to Martial Spirits as formidable as dragons, he couldn't compete in physical strength.

While still feeling the sting from his fists, Zeng Yi was alerted to a new threat and quickly leaned back.

He saw a sharp claw passing just above his forehead, carrying scorching flames. Zeng Yi could feel the searing heat emanating from the flame-covered talon.

Reacting swiftly, Zeng Yi seized the opportunity and grabbed the wrist of the Team Blazing spirit master, swiftly rotating his body to launch himself into the air.

Caught off guard, the Flame Leopard spirit master couldn't react in time, his surprise evident.

Thus, Zeng Yi ended up exchanging positions with the Flame Leopard spirit master while in mid-air.

In an instant, the Flame Leopard spirit master felt a hand pressing against the back of his head.

Zeng Yi, holding the left wrist of the Flame Leopard spirit master, pressed his head down forcefully, slamming him into the hard floor.

Bang!