On the Martial Arts Stage, everyone's gaze was focused on Wu Siduo.
Wu Feng and Ning Tian stood to the side, looking at the silver-white battle armor surrounding Wu Siduo's body, their eyes full of envy.
"A complete set of One-word Battle Armor..."
Wu Feng couldn't help but sigh softly, her tone carrying a hint of envy.
"The two of us only have three pieces each right now, but she's already gathered a full set."
Ning Tian also nodded, a helpless smile on her gentle face.
"There's no helping it. Siduo's strength was already greater than ours to begin with, and the speed at which she accumulates Contribution Points in the academy is faster than ours too."
The two looked at each other and sighed simultaneously.
However, the envy in their eyes was quickly replaced by expectation.
Back at the academy, they had studied knowledge regarding battle armor; a Five-Ring Soul King wearing a complete set of One-word Battle Armor could rival a powerhouse of the Spirit Saint level.
However, the explosive power Wu Siduo had just demonstrated without wearing her battle armor was already extremely formidable.
So, after adding this set of One-word Battle Armor, just how terrifying would she be?
Wu Feng and Ning Tian retreated to the edge of the Martial Arts Arena in unison, leaving the battlefield to Wu Siduo and Wu Long.
Hundreds of pairs of eyes across the venue were now fixed intently on that silver-white figure.
Wu Long stood in the center of the Martial Arts Stage, looking at Wu Siduo with eyes full of appreciation.
"Little girl, show me your full power."
He stood with his hands behind his back, his aura as steady as a mountain.
"It has been a long time since this old man has seen a young person as remarkable as you. Today, I want to see how much longer these old bones of mine can hold out."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Wu Feng standing to the side, a flash of gratification in his eyes.
He had already tested Wu Feng's strength; she wouldn't take too long to surpass him, and he was quite satisfied.
Wu Siduo didn't speak, only nodding slightly.
Her gaze remained cold, but deep within those eyes, a blazing fire ignited.
"Hell White Tiger!"
In the next instant, the aura on her body underwent an earth-shattering transformation!
The phantoms of the Hell Civet and the White Tiger emerged behind her simultaneously, then fused!
A strange, giant tiger with a completely transparent body appeared out of thin air!
The giant tiger was massive and transparent, radiating a heart-palpitatingly terrifying pressure, and a cold light flickered within its eyes.
At the same time, the set of silver-white One-word Battle Armor on Wu Siduo's body also underwent a startling change!
On the surface of the armor, the patterns of the Hell Civet and Evil Eyes White Tiger suddenly lit up; the dark cat claw patterns and the majestic tiger head patterns intertwined, erupting with a piercing light.
The entire battle armor seemed to come alive, writhing slightly to fit her form as it adhered to the body of the Hell White Tiger.
An aura even more terrifying than before gushed out from within Wu Siduo's body!
School Master Ning's pupils shrank violently, and he froze right where he stood.
A single person could actually perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?
His experience truly was too limited.
"This girl... just what kind of monster is she?!"
A flash of shock also crossed Wu Long's eyes.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart.
The transparent Hell White Tiger let out a world-shaking roar and lunged toward Wu Long!
Wu Long's gaze instantly became incredibly solemn.
With a shift of his feet, his figure retreated rapidly. Simultaneously, he drew a circle with his hands in front of him, and a vortex of Spirit Power emerged out of thin air, attempting to pull the Hell White Tiger into it.
However, despite the Hell White Tiger's massive size, its speed was astonishingly fast!
With a light leap, it avoided the Spirit Power vortex, its massive tiger claws carrying a force that could tear through anything as they slammed down toward the top of Wu Long's head!
Wu Long's expression changed; not daring to take it head-on, his figure retreated rapidly once more!
"Boom—!"
The tiger claws slammed into the ground, smashing a huge crater into the floor of the Martial Arts Stage, sending gravel flying in all directions!
"Good!"
Wu Long shouted, his eyes full of excitement.
"Again!"
The Spirit Power within his body erupted violently!
His seventh Spirit Ring suddenly lit up!
Seventh Spirit Ability—Red Dragon True Body!
Wu Long's body swelled up abruptly, dense crimson dragon scales emerged on his skin, and raging flames burned within his eyes. His entire person radiated a terrifying aura as if he could destroy heaven and earth!
Wu Long's voice became deep and thick.
"Little girl, you are worthy of my serious attention."
Looking at Wu Long's terrifying form, Wu Siduo's gaze remained calm as the Hell White Tiger roared and charged forward again!
After unleashing his Red Dragon True Body, Wu Long's strength surged. Every punch and palm strike carried terrifying dragon power, enough to split mountains and shatter stones.
However, Wu Siduo's speed was simply too fast.
She was like a bolt of silver-white lightning, weaving freely across the Martial Arts Stage. Every time she appeared, she was in a different position, making it impossible to track her trajectory.
Although Wu Long's attacks were immensely powerful, nine out of ten missed their mark.
On the rare occasion one or two grazed Wu Siduo's body, they didn't leave much damage.
In contrast, Wu Siduo's attacks frequently hit home.
Her cat claws left one bloody scratch after another on Wu Long's body. Although none were deep, they added up, and Wu Long's body was soon covered in fine wounds.
Blood slowly seeped out from those wounds.
Meanwhile, Wu Siduo remained completely unharmed.
Not even much dust had settled on her body.
Everyone in the Martial Arts Arena couldn't help but widen their eyes, watching this scene with faces full of disbelief.
"That girl... her speed is too fast... I can't see her clearly at all..."
"Is this really a Five-Ring Soul King?!"
Wu Feng and Ning Tian stood at the edge of the Martial Arts Arena, watching this scene with mixed emotions.
They knew Wu Siduo was strong, but they hadn't expected her to be strong to this extent.
That was a Titled Douluo!
And a Titled Douluo who had unleashed his Martial Soul True Body at that!
Wu Siduo was actually able to go toe-to-toe with him, and even held the upper hand?!
"This girl..."
Wu Feng murmured to herself, her eyes full of complexity.
"...is just too much of a freak..."
On the Martial Arts Stage, Wu Long's arm was scratched by Wu Siduo's cat claws once again.
He stopped his movements, looking down at the fine wounds on his body, then back at the still-unharmed Wu Siduo, and let out a long sigh.
"Stop."
He raised his hand, signaling a pause.
Seeing Wu Long's action, Wu Siduo also stopped, and the Hell White Tiger came to a halt not far away.
Wu Long looked at Wu Siduo, his eyes full of emotion.
"Little girl, for this round, consider it my loss."
The entire venue erupted in an uproar!
"Elder Wu Long admitted defeat?!"
"Wu Siduo won?!"
"A Five-Ring Soul King actually beat a Titled Douluo?!"
The Disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School all widened their eyes, their faces full of disbelief.
This match was not a life-and-death struggle. If he had truly used his full life-and-death combat strength, Wu Long feared he might not have been able to control his power, and... for Wu Siduo to reach this level as a Soul King was already enough.
Wu Siduo looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and then nodded slightly.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior."
Wu Long waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over Ning Tian and Wu Feng before finally landing on Wu Siduo, letting out a long, emotional sigh.
"Heroes truly come from the youth..."
His voice carried a hint of the passage of time and a sense of wonder.
"The world's heroes are truly as numerous as crucian carp crossing a river."
He smiled, his eyes full of gratification.
"Good, very good. Seeing you young people, this old man knows that the future of this Douluo Continent is still full of great potential."
Sooner or later, the names of these children would likely resound throughout the entire Douluo Continent.
...
Meanwhile.
In the Dean's Office.
[Ding!]
[Detected an increase in key figure Wu Long's recognition of Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy!]
[Congratulations Host on obtaining reward: Red-rank mecha * 10]
[Detected an increase in key figure School Master Ning's recognition of Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy!]
[Congratulations Host on obtaining reward: Spirit Tool Inspiration * 1]
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A/N:
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