Chapter 210: Sisters' Fate
The next day, the audience arrived early and took their seats. Since Shrek Academy had not been eliminated, the front rows of the stands were once again left empty by most of the crowd.
It was not worth losing one's life just to watch the excitement; this much, everyone understood.
The first match featured the Wuhun Hall team. With all members being at least 46th-level Soul Ancestors, they crushed their opponents in both the individual and team battles, easily advancing to the top 6.
Next up was the match between Royal Fight Team II and Star Luo Royal Academy.
When Dai Weisi and the others took the stage, their faces were as gloomy as water. Clearly, they had already investigated their opponents' situation through various means.
To be honest, even though they were elite fighters raised with the full strength of the Star Luo Empire, they didn't believe they could win against Royal Fight Team II.
Zhu Zhuqing was filled with regret. The younger sister she had let go out of kindness had now become a source of deep trouble.
As for Royal Fight Team II, they didn't think as much as their opponents. Strength would solve everything.
The little cat boldly walked toward the stage, coldly glancing at Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing. She had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Dai Mubai, watching the graceful figure on the stage, felt a mix of emotions. If he hadn't been so pathetic in the past, he would probably be standing beside her now, facing Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing together.
But there were no "regret pills" in the world. Now, in their eyes, he was just a dung machine.
He sighed deeply and nervously looked at the stage. Despite the significant conflict between him and Zhu Zhuqing, he still hoped his fiancée would win, even though it made him feel somewhat dispensable. He hated Dai Weisi more, though.
The first person to take the stage for Star Luo Royal Academy was Ying Wei, a defense-oriented Soul Master with the martial soul of a Bulging Water Buffalo, clearly aiming to counter Zhu Zhuqing.
In Zhu Zhuqing's mind, it would be quite difficult for the Abysmal Spirit Cat to break through the defenses of a Soul Master of the same level who specialized in defense.
Zhu Zhuqing's expression remained emotionless as she watched her opponent step onto the stage and immediately released her martial soul.
The Abysmal Spirit Cat appeared behind her with a wild cat's roar. Two yellow rings, one purple, and two black rings appeared in sequence.
This caused Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuqing to shudder. Although they had seen this information in their reports, witnessing it firsthand still shocked them, and the regret in their hearts peaked at that moment.
Moreover, Zhu Zhuqing could sense something unusual from her sister's martial soul.
Had she known this earlier, she would have taken the risk of breaking the rules and facing punishment from the elders to eliminate her back then.
"Zhu Zhuqing, martial soul Abysmal Spirit Cat, 52nd-level Soul King."
Her opponent Ying Wei froze for a moment, then swallowed nervously and responded in a trembling voice.
"Ying Wei, martial soul Bulging Water Buffalo, 44th-level Soul Ancestor."
With the referee's announcement, the match began. In an instant, the little cat's figure disappeared from the stage like a ghost. Ying Wei responded by activating his third and fourth soul rings.
"Third Soul Skill: Wild Expansion, Fourth Soul Skill: Steelized Skin."
The massive body of the water buffalo inflated, and its skin gleamed with a metallic shine, clearly indicating he had raised his defenses to a terrifying level.
The little cat, while moving swiftly on the stage, noticed this and quickly released her external soul bone. Her third and fourth soul rings lit up in sequence.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Abysmal Shadow Clone."
"Third Soul Skill: Abysmal Slash."
The little cat split into four, and the first three figures quickly launched Abysmal Slash at the buffalo's abdomen.
After a small opening appeared in the buffalo's body, the main body quickly approached, and with the sharpness of her external soul bone, boosted by a 50% increase in soul skill power, one quick Abysmal Slash pierced through the buffalo's defenses.
Ying Wei screamed, clutching his abdomen, and knelt down. Zhu Zhuqing, showing no mercy, used a fierce Tiger Strike to kick him off the stage.
"Personal Soul Battle of this match, won by Zhu Zhuqing of Royal Fight Team II. Please have Star Luo Royal Academy send in the next contestant."
Dai Weisi's expression darkened, but he didn't waste any time. He nodded to a figure standing beside him.
"Tang Hongning, martial soul Fierce Thunder Hyena, 43rd-level Soul Master."
This time, they sent a speed-focused Soul Master, who immediately began to move around the stage after releasing his martial soul.
Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly and disappeared again, beginning a chase.
Although Tang Hongning was fast, he was no match for a Soul King like the little cat. Within a few seconds, he was caught and knocked off the stage by a series of strikes.
"Personal Soul Battle of this match, won by Zhu Zhuqing of Royal Fight Team II. Please have Star Luo Royal Academy send in the next contestant."
The same announcement was repeated four times in quick succession as the little cat completed a five-match streak against Star Luo Royal Academy.
Next, it was Zhu Zhuqing's turn.
"Zhuqing, I really underestimated you, but you're still a bit too arrogant. If you and Dai Mubai had teamed up, I'm afraid Dai Weisi and I wouldn't have had any chance."
Zhu Zhuqing raised an eyebrow, dismissing her sister's words.
"Why do you think I would still be interested in the position of Empress of Star Luo?"
"What do you mean by that?"
"Literally, I don't care if you and Dai Weisi want to be emperor and empress. Please don't interfere with my life."
Zhu Zhuqing's body swayed slightly, struggling to accept her sister's words. She never thought her younger sister would sneer at the position she had always coveted.
With a complex expression, Zhu Zhuqing looked at the face that was slowly maturing and shook her head.
"Zhuqing, you still don't understand the terror of the royal family. We can't control our fate."
Zhu Zhuqing smiled slightly.
"Sister, it's you who don't understand the terror of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Don't worry about my thoughts, just focus on being a good empress."
"Next, we should settle the account for the people you sent to scare me."
"Hmm? Scare?"
"Didn't the people you sent to chase and kill me seem like they were trying to kill me, but they actually showed mercy everywhere?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's expression grew even more complicated.
"Why do you say that?"
"The fact that I'm alive and standing here in Tiandou Empire is the best proof, isn't it?"
Hearing her sister's words, Zhu Zhuqing finally revealed a long-lost smile, not as fake as before, just like when Zhu Zhuqing was still unaware of her martial soul in her childhood.
"You've grown up. I respect your decision, and I hope you have a bright future."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't say anything further. She released her martial soul once again, signaling that the old times were over, and now it was time for the two to fight for their respective positions.
Zhu Zhuqing did not hesitate, releasing the same martial soul as Zhu Zhuqing, though it lacked some of the dark charm her sister possessed.
(END CHAPTER)
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