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"Hmph, do you think that just because you have Xu Yu's help, you're guaranteed to win? Don't assume you're the only one with a Support System Soul Master backing you."
Sun Chuantao spoke out coldly.
Just as Li Kai had a Support System Soul Master assisting him, Sun Chuantao had one as well. Standing behind him was a young man wearing the same standard Spirit Hall Academy uniform, holding a silver disk in his hands, his eyes fixed intently on the battle between the two.
It wasn't that he didn't want to act earlier; it simply wasn't the right time yet. This person was a student in the same grade as Li Kai and his peers, and a classmate of Sun Chuantao named Zhao Pan.
His Martial Soul was the Ruyi Disk, a high-grade Support System Tool Martial Soul. Among Support System Martial Souls, it belonged to the Augmentation branch, known for having the most direct and obvious amplification effects on combat.
This spar was not merely a contest between Sun Chuantao and Li Kai; it was a match between four people—two Battle Soul Masters and two Support System Soul Masters.
For the Support System students of Spirit Hall Academy, once they entered the higher grades, their practical combat training involved partnering with a Battle Soul Master during spars.
By assisting different types of Battle Soul Masters against other pairs, they simulated the various situations they might encounter upon entering the Soul Master world, learning exactly when to deploy their support.
At that moment, under Sun Chuantao's control, his Martial Soul—the Giant Ring Blade—burst with silver light. It transformed into a streak of flowing light once more and flew toward Li Kai.
The sharp aura radiating from the blade's edge was enough to send a chill down anyone's spine.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A series of heavy collisions rang out.
Li Kai, in his Black-Horned Mountain Boar possession state, swung his fists violently at the silver circular blade, knocking it back time and time again.
It seemed that Xu Yu's support provided more than just direct Soul Skill buffs; it also bolstered his fighting spirit and resolve. Bolstered by this newfound confidence, the force of Li Kai's punches was noticeably stronger than before.
Silver light danced erratically across the field.
Under Sun Chuantao's control, the Giant Ring Blade launched a relentless offensive, trapping Li Kai in place. Although Li Kai managed to repel the blade multiple times, its flight speed was so immense that he couldn't block every strike.
He was still grazed and wounded by the blade several times.
The situation on the field didn't seem much different from before; Li Kai was still being suppressed by Sun Chuantao's attacks. However, despite holding the clear upper hand on the surface, Sun Chuantao did not look pleased.
Instead, his expression was solemn.
He could feel that although he was using his second Soul Skill, Great Ring Defense, to control his Martial Soul and suppress Li Kai with speed and attack power, Li Kai had not shown a single sign of faltering during this entire exchange.
Sun Chuantao's attacks appeared dominant, but he couldn't convert that advantage into a victory.
Glancing at the golden light in the sky, Sun Chuantao understood: it was Xu Yu's supportive power. Because the support was continuous, the damage dealt by the Giant Ring Blade to Li Kai's body couldn't accumulate.
As soon as a wound was inflicted, it was largely healed in short order. Moreover, he felt that the damage his blade dealt to Li Kai had become much smaller, as if Li Kai's defense had also been boosted.
But how could a mere first Soul Skill possess healing, recovery, and defensive buffs all at once?
"Sun Chuantao, be careful! I've been observing closely, and I've discovered that Xu Yu's first Soul Skill isn't a single-effect augmentation skill. It provides healing and recovery while also increasing the Martial Soul's defense."
"Although each individual effect isn't particularly strong—certainly not comparable to a Support Soul Skill specialized in a single area—he can manipulate his Martial Soul origin and Soul Ring power to sacrifice the potency of one effect to enhance the power of the others."
Zhao Pan's voice came from behind Sun Chuantao.
He continued, "Looking at the manifestation of that Soul Skill, it's clearly a low-potency, wide-area type. This kind of skill isn't particularly outstanding when supporting a single Soul Master; it's better suited for supporting a large number of people simultaneously."
"However, its consumption is usually quite low. If you continue to use your second Soul Skill to entangle with Li Kai, it will be to your disadvantage."
"I see."
Sun Chuantao nodded and whispered, "Then I'll try to see if I can directly break his support."
"Mm. Go ahead and try. I'll keep an eye on things for you."
Having formed a plan, Sun Chuantao flicked his fingers.
The massive bladed ring circled in the air several times in a feint, appearing as if it were attacking Li Kai. However, it suddenly veered off course midway, soaring into the sky. Its trajectory was clearly aimed at the golden cloud formed by Xu Yu's supportive power, intending to shatter it.
Li Kai froze for a split second before immediately realizing this was an opportunity.
Simultaneously, Xu Yu, standing behind him, shouted a warning and an encouragement: "Great chance, Li Kai!"
Xu Yu didn't just shout; he completely ignored Sun Chuantao's attempt to disrupt his skill. He waved his Golden Scepter, pointing its tip toward Li Kai.
A beam of golden light instantly shot out, landing on Li Kai's body.
"Second Soul Skill: Light of Support!"
Just as Xu Yu used his second Soul Skill to buff Li Kai, a yellow hundred-year Soul Ring also rose from Li Kai's body. With the release of the Soul Ring, a powerful surge of Soul Power erupted from Li Kai, accompanied by an intense burst of black light.
Under the radiance of Xu Yu's Light of Support, his momentum reached even greater heights.
"First Soul Skill: Boar's Violent Charge!"
With a low shout, Li Kai bent his knees and crouched down, aiming the tusks at the corners of his mouth and the massive black horn above his nose directly forward.
With his Black-Horned Mountain Boar Martial Soul possessed, Li Kai looked exactly like a massive wild boar. In an instant, he turned into a streak of black light, shooting forward with a sudden burst of speed far beyond his usual limits.
He charged straight at Sun Chuantao with a violent, frenzied momentum, looking like a maddened boar that had lost its mind in the deep forest.
"Not good!"
Zhao Pan, standing behind Sun Chuantao, cursed under his breath.
At the same time, a silver light flashed in the sky as the Giant Ring Blade spun at high speed, tearing into the golden cloud.
However, despite its overwhelming force and the fact that it met no resistance, even as the blade zipped back and forth through the cloud, it couldn't completely destroy the golden light.
It only left several large gaps.
Although the gaps were significant, the golden light began to slowly and automatically repair itself the moment the blade passed through.
Sun Chuantao frowned.
It seemed Xu Yu's supportive Soul Skill was not easily broken; it required a large-scale attack to destroy it all at once, otherwise, it would simply regenerate.
"Sun Chuantao, watch out!" Zhao Pan shouted from behind.
"Ruyi Light Bloom: Speed Augmentation!"
Activating his third Soul Skill, the silver disk in Zhao Pan's hand suddenly spun in the air. Two beams of silver light shot out; one landed on Sun Chuantao, while the other hit his Martial Soul, the Giant Ring Blade.
Li Kai's Boar's Violent Charge was already impressive, his speed a blur to the naked eye.
After being boosted by Xu Yu's Light of Support, he crossed the dozen or so meters of distance in the blink of an eye. Even with the speed boost from the Ruyi Disk, Sun Chuantao found it difficult to recall his Martial Soul in time to block.
However, even with his drastically increased speed, he wasn't without options.
This wasn't the first time he had clashed with Li Kai.
While Boar's Violent Charge had high explosive power and decent attack strength, it had one flaw: though the momentum was fierce, it was too rigid. It was difficult to change direction mid-charge, and it had no way to attack targets in the air.
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