Once these words were spoken, the faces of the three students opposite them immediately turned ugly...
"Just three ants, only capable of boasting with their tongues,"
"Do you really think you can stand against us just because you've defeated those weaklings before? What wishful thinking!"
"It seems we need to crush you personally, or else you really think we're soft persimmons!"
Their strength was certainly not comparable to those weaklings East Sea Academy had shown before!
At the same time, the broadcast's excited voice announced, "Contestants, please prepare yourselves, the duel will officially begin in three seconds!"
"Three!"
"Two!"
"One!"
"The duel begins!"
In an instant, both sides released their Martial Souls and two Soul Rings began to rise under their feet...
A student named "Lu Zhihao" sneered first, "First Soul Skill! Edge Blade!"
His first soul ring lit up suddenly...
His hands gradually morphed into the shape of sickles, and then with a push of his left foot, he charged at Xie Xie in front...
Seeing his opponent attack, Xie Xie gripped his Light Dragon Dagger tightly and scoffed, "Hmph! A mere trifle!"
The two immediately collided, emitting a "bang!" and sparks flew...
Lu Zhihao thought bitterly to himself, "Damn it! These guys all have 2nd Rings, not a bit weaker than us!"
Unbelievable, the team that East Sea Academy had sent before was not their strongest!!
Xie Xie then mocked, "It seems your strength isn't that great either, pitifully weak!"
After speaking, an even more powerful strength surged from within him, forcefully sending his opponent flying...
Lu Zhihao staggered back several steps, his eyes turning to his two companions in the rear, he bellowed, "Hu Qi, Zhang Tianhe, what are you two dawdling for? Their strength is not simple!"
Hearing this, the two other students finally snapped out of their daze!
Seeing this scene, Wang Jinxi squinted his Beautiful Eyes and barked, "Enough talk, come and fight if you're going to! First Soul Skill, Bone Dragon Claw!"
A terrifying dragon roar began to emanate quietly...
Swinging its massive, meter-sized terrifying giant claw at breakneck speed, it ripped towards the front...
As the opponent neared him, Lu Zhihao couldn't help but exclaim, "What???"
However, Zhang Tianhe in the rear also noticed Wang Jinxi's move, his second soul ring lighting up instantly...
He shouted angrily, "Don't even think about it, Second Soul Skill! Prison Ring!"
A golden ring burst out dazzling light behind him, then expanded several times in a matter of seconds, hurtling towards Wang Jinxi at a speed that was nearly invisible to the naked eye...
Upon touching Wang Jinxi, the golden ring instantly contracted, binding him tightly...
Wang Jinxi frowned and began to struggle, but could only slightly deform the ring, unable to break free quickly!
This scene brightened Lu Zhihao's eyes, "A good opportunity!"
Without any hesitation, he charged in front of him, slashing with his sharp sickles...
However, Gu Yue, who had anticipated this scene from behind, her Beautiful Eyes flashing with brilliance...
Under her control, countless earth elements gradually condensed beneath Lu Zhihao's feet, forcefully Binding his limbs in place just as well...
Realizing he was controlled just like Wang Jinxi, Lu Zhihao glanced at Gu Yue, his face twisting with displeasure, "Damn it! What the hell is that woman's soul skill!!"
Before he had much more time to think, another Fireball imbued with a scorching breath and a strong pulse fell from the sky...
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This scene made Zhang Tianhe, who was attentively watching the front, widen his eyes and exclaim, "Holy shit! She can release Fireballs?"
And he clearly remembered that this woman had not released her Soul Ring just now!
Next to him, Hu Qi gritted his teeth and charged directly toward the direction of the incoming Fireball, with his First Soul Ring lighting up beneath his feet...
He was evidently preparing to forcibly destroy it!
However, Gu Yue, who had already seen through his intentions, how could she let him succeed, lightly pursed her lips, then fiercely clenched her right hand, forcefully causing it to explode!
They only heard a "Boom!!!" as an earth-shattering explosion sounded...
The huge Fireball instantly burst open, and waves of fire directly engulfed Hu Qi and Lu Zhihao...
The students below, witnessing this spectacular scene, all inhaled a breath of cold air...
They commented in astonishment, "Hiss... Such terrifying control! She caught both men in one fell swoop!"
"Did this female student anticipate that the opponent's partner would intervene to help, thus detonating the Fireball early?"
"But wasn't she without a released Soul Ring? How can she use two different elements at the same time? Can anyone explain this?"
"Who knows! This year's East Sea Academy has many standout students; they might even have a chance at contending for the top five in the competition!"
"Give it up, the top five spots are usually occupied by the senior students. How could it be their turn!"
Meanwhile, those from the Skysea Alliance judging the competition nodded slightly in appreciation...
After Wang Jinxi had struggled free from the golden ring, he unreservedly praised, "Gu Yue, well done!"
Cooperating with her was much more comfortable than with Zhang Yangzi and others!
Not for any other reason, but simply because her combat awareness was worlds apart!
Gu Yue's expression became serious as she reminded, "Wang Jinxi, don't let your guard down!"
However, Xie Xie suddenly exclaimed, "Look quick, those two didn't get hurt at all!"
Hearing this, Gu Yue and Wang Jinxi looked toward the front without any hesitation...
They could barely see, through the dispersing fire and dust, what was going on inside...
They saw Hu Qi and Lu Zhihao panting heavily, clearly having expended a lot of Soul Power, but they hadn't sustained any injuries!
Because in front of them, a light barrier was hovering, completely blocking the damage from the Fireball!
Wang Jinxi furrowed his brow, "They blocked the attack in time. Was his previous action of trying to destroy the Fireball intentional?"
Gu Yue spoke indifferently, "To field both a control-class and support-class Soul Master at the same time, this team is truly surprising!"
Logically, in a situation where only three people can take the stage, to maximize strength...
Teams would usually choose a direct-attack class, an agile-attack class, and pair them with either a support class or a control class!
Xie Xie said confidently, "Hmph! If that's the case, they're bound to lose!"
On the other side, Zhang Tianhe eagerly looked towards Hu Qi and Lu Zhihao, urgently asking, "Are you guys alright??"
Hu Qi shook his head, "We're fine, just that our Soul Power is overly depleted!"
Lu Zhihao clenched his teeth, "It was my oversight, I did not expect that woman could release two elements at the same time!"
Of course, if it were just that, then it would have been fine!
But the key point was that each of her elements was extremely strong!!
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