As the intense competition progressed over several days, the atmosphere in Star Luo City had reached a fever pitch.
The brutality of the elimination rounds was fully revealed at this moment.
Soul masters who lost in the first round had already concluded their once-every-three-years grand event.
For those soul masters over eighteen years of age, this was their last opportunity to participate in the All-Continent Youth High-Level Soul Master Elite Tournament. Many found it difficult to conceal their disappointment and unwillingness as they departed.
Of course, the members of Shrek Academy's Genius Team, as well as Tang Wulin and Xie Xie and others, had all advanced smoothly with triumphant momentum.
In the new round of matchups, Fang Yang would face a heavyweight figure: Dai Yueyan.
This individual was not only the renowned Tiger King among the Eight Kings of Monster Academy but also the Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire.
His dual noble identities made Dai Yueyan's every move the focus of public attention.
The spectator stands were already boiling with noise, countless gazes fixed upon this most eye-catching arena.
Dai Yun'er came to Dai Yueyan's side, playfully cheering him on: "Fourth Brother, do your best!"
"Little sister..."
Dai Yueyan shook his head somewhat helplessly. Even Wolf King Hua Lantang of the Eight Kings had been instantly defeated by Fang Yang. He knew well that his chances of victory were slim.
"Hehe." Dai Yun'er smiled cunningly, saying no more.
Fox King Su Mu, standing nearby with an otherworldly temperament, spoke softly in a gentle tone: "Your Highness, fight with all your might. As long as you have no regrets in your heart, that is enough."
"Mm."
Dai Yueyan nodded solemnly, his eyes becoming razor-sharp. "Now, it's my turn to take the stage."
He wore an ornate battle robe symbolizing his imperial status, stepping onto the arena with steady strides.
Dai Yueyan stood tall and straight, his brows naturally exuding a kingly aura. Every gesture displayed the bearing of imperial royalty.
"I have long heard that an extraordinary figure has emerged from Shrek Academy."
Dai Yueyan's gaze blazed like torches as he stared at Fang Yang, his voice steady and powerful. "To exchange blows with Brother Fang today is truly a fortunate matter."
"Your Highness the Fourth Prince overpraises me." Fang Yang's expression was calm, his tone indifferent.
The referee's voice rang out at the appropriate moment: "Match start!"
Soul power erupted violently around Dai Yueyan.
His golden hair rapidly turned white, fur began growing all over his body, his physique expanded, and his muscles bulged.
Martial soul, White Tiger!
Immediately after, five gorgeous soul rings spiraled up from beneath his feet—three purple and two black!
The optimal top-tier soul ring configuration emitted a terrifying pressure that made hearts tremble, drawing gasps from the spectator stands.
Everyone held their breath in rapt attention, anticipating the magnificent display of this dragon-tiger struggle.
First Soul Skill: "White Tiger Protective Barrier!"
Third Soul Skill: "White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
Fifth Soul Skill: "White Tiger Demon God Transformation!"
Dai Yueyan held nothing back, immediately deploying his strongest combination of amplifications upon entering the match. The soul rings flashed consecutively, their light dazzling to the eyes.
A faint white light shield emerged first, protecting his entire body.
Then, violent black-and-white dual-colored light shot up from beneath his feet, instantly covering his entire body!
Dai Yueyan's physique abruptly grew to over three meters tall. His originally black-and-white fur completely transformed into a deep, noble black-gold color, each strand crystal clear like gems.
Behind him, a massive White Tiger phantom roared toward the sky, flickering in and out of visibility.
His pair of tiger eyes blazed with golden light, and on his forehead, a majestic "king" character shone brilliantly.
Especially those pair of giant claws—they reached six feet in length, cold light flickering as if capable of tearing through everything.
This was the strongest state of the White Tiger martial soul under the enhancement of three soul skills.
Dai Yueyan's physical strength had reached a terrifying degree.
Even when facing Long Yue, relying on the enhancement of these three soul skills, he could hold his own for a period of time.
Long Yue: "Your Highness, I'm the Madman Long, not the Fool Long. I still understand a thing or two about social niceties."
Facing such imposing momentum, Fang Yang remained calm in expression, not even showing any intention of releasing his martial soul.
Dai Yueyan dared not be careless and initiated the attack first.
Second Soul Skill: "White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"
He opened his mouth, and a condensed beam of white light spurted out, heading straight for Fang Yang.
Fang Yang spoke indifferently: "Devour!"
In an instant, the space before him twisted slightly, and a deep black vortex appeared out of thin air.
That aggressively approaching White Tiger Fierce Light Wave crashed into the vortex, yet failed to raise even a single ripple before being completely devoured.
"This..."
Seeing this, a flash of surprise passed through Dai Yueyan's eyes.
He knew the power of his own strike. Even if it couldn't severely wound his opponent, it shouldn't have been resolved so lightly.
On the presidential platform, Emperor Dai Tianling leaned forward slightly and spoke respectfully: "Teacher, what kind of ability is this? To so easily neutralize Yueyan's White Tiger Fierce Light Wave?"
State Preceptor En Ci's gaze was grave as he spoke slowly: "That black vortex contains devouring power. It is not simple defense, but completely devouring and transforming the energy of the attack."
"Then Yueyan he..."
Emperor Dai Tianling's tone carried worry.
State Preceptor En Ci shook his head lightly, his voice low: "Rest assured, he will lose, and he will lose quickly."
On the arena, though shocked, Dai Yueyan did not panic.
He knew well that he absolutely could not retreat at this moment. His massive body charged forward fiercely, carrying the momentum of a fierce tiger descending the mountain, directly pouncing toward Fang Yang.
The black-gold giant claws tore through the air, emitting ear-piercing sounds of breaking wind.
Dai Yueyan intended to rely on the White Tiger martial soul's strongest close-combat capability to engage Fang Yang in hand-to-hand combat!
However, facing this thunderous strike, Fang Yang merely raised his eyes slightly.
He didn't even assume a defensive posture, only speaking lightly: "Freeze."
An invisible spiritual power suddenly erupted from Fang Yang as the center.
Dai Yueyan's forward momentum abruptly stalled, as if trapped in invisible quicksand.
Those giant claws containing terrifying power stopped three feet away from Fang Yang, unable to advance another inch. No matter how he channeled his soul power, he could not break through this layer of spiritual power binding.
The spectator stands erupted in uproar.
No one had expected that Dai Yueyan, who had activated three amplification soul skills of the White Tiger martial soul, couldn't even touch Fang Yang!
Veins bulged on Dai Yueyan's forehead, and the golden light in his tiger eyes blazed even brighter.
He roared furiously, his entire body's soul power and spiritual power surging madly, attempting to force his way through. But that invisible barrier remained unmoved.
Fang Yang stood quietly in place, his clothes fluttering in the wind.
He looked at Dai Yueyan, who was still struggling with all his might, and shook his head lightly: "Your Highness, let us end this here."
As his words fell, he extended his index finger and lightly tapped the void before him.
Boom—
Dai Yueyan's massive body of over three meters was struck as if by a heavy blow, his entire body flying backward and crashing heavily at the edge of the arena.
The black-gold fur around his body rapidly faded, and his physique returned to normal.
He spat out a mouthful of blood, wanting to struggle to his feet, yet unable to move, completely collapsed on the ground.
The entire venue fell into dead silence.
From the match's beginning to its end, only a few breaths of time had passed.
The Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire, Tiger King Dai Yueyan of Monster Academy, while utilizing his full power, couldn't even make his opponent move a single step!
The referee stared blankly for a moment before hurriedly stepping forward to check Dai Yueyan's condition, then announced in a loud voice: "Match concluded! Victor, Shrek Academy's Fang Yang!"
Fang Yang nodded slightly, turned and gracefully descended the arena. From beginning to end, his expression showed not the slightest change.
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