Just as Dai Mubai was gnashing his teeth in anger,
the notification for the next match at the Great Spirit Arena came out.
[Next match: Two-on-Two Spirit Fight. The Dark Night Star Combo, who have already secured one victory, will face the newly formed Dream Combo!]
Lin Xian rubbed Zhu Zhuqing's head, and then the two of them stood up.
"Let's go, let's finish today's Spirit fight."
"Okay!"
"I feel like it's not very effective. The opponents are too weak; it doesn't even count as exercise."
"A little bit. Let's come a few more times to earn some gold coins, and then we'll stop. It's not as effective for progress as combat training with you."
"Fine, a few more matches should be enough. The tuition fees will be covered. Hehehe, I'll save some money to make new clothes for you."
As soon as Lin Xian mentioned this, Zhu Zhuqing's face turned slightly rosy.
The gold coins they earned were indeed used to make clothes.
But those clothes… were they even proper?
They were the kind that simply couldn't be worn outside.
Even though she had reluctantly worn them a few times inside Yuehai Cottage, she still felt embarrassed every time.
"This match, will you fight or should I?"
"You fight. Use it for practice. I'll just slack off in the back."
"Alright then, let's go. Let's get onto the stage and see what this Dream Combo is all about!"
When they entered the arena, the audience erupted in cheers.
The two of them were simply too mysterious and had already gained a large wave of fans.
Of course, this did not include Dai Mubai.
At this moment, he only wanted to tear Lin Xian into pieces.
"Since both sides are ready, I announce the Two-on-Two Spirit Fight… start!"
Opposite them stood a male-female duo.
The man was burly, while the girl was slender.
"I heard you've been gaining quite a reputation lately, but today you're going to fall at the hands of our Dream Combo."
"Oh."
Lin Xian's response was brief, but the indifference was infuriating.
The man with the Fat Cat Spirit instantly burned with anger.
"Da Pang, stop wasting time. Let's finish this quickly. Activate spirit rings!"
Two yellow, one purple!
Both of them had optimal spirit ring configurations.
Just like before, Zhu Zhuqing released her Spirit.
Dark Night Monarch!
When her three purple spirit rings appeared, the entire arena fell silent once again.
Even those who had already seen it were still shocked.
If there was one person most shaken—
it was Dai Mubai.
"How is this possible…?"
"How can someone's first three spirit rings all be thousand-year ones?"
"This must be an illusion…"
But when Zhu Zhuqing fully activated her Spirit Body Enhancement, Dai Mubai froze.
Although similar, her Spirit was clearly different from the Hell Civet.
The most obvious difference—
the three tails behind her.
This didn't match at all.
Had he mistaken her?
When he focused harder, a pressure hit him.
His White Tiger Spirit trembled.
This was suppression—
the kind that came from a higher-grade Martial Soul.
Both tiger and cat belonged to the feline line, so the suppression felt even stronger.
"No… this can't be right!"
"A few days ago, I clearly sensed the Hell Civet aura!"
"But this… this is too strong!"
"I must have mistaken her!"
"Her innate spirit power was only Level 7. How could she become this strong?"
"I must have hallucinated!"
He forced himself to believe it.
Otherwise, the truth would be too devastating.
But regardless—
that brat still had to die.
As for the girl?
Dai Mubai smirked.
He had plenty of experience.
Winning over a woman was nothing to him.
And if he could obtain her bloodline power…
his White Tiger Spirit might even evolve.
Power, status, women—
he wanted them all.
Meanwhile, on the stage—
the Dream Combo revealed their abilities.
The Fat Cat specialized in inducing sleep.
The fox specialized in charm.
Together, they could trap opponents in a dream-like state.
One defense, one agility—
a perfect combination.
But unfortunately—
they were facing the Dark Night Star Combo.
Lin Xian casually formed a Stellar Power barrier.
All incoming effects were blocked.
Zhu Zhuqing moved.
Her first Spirit Ability activated—
and she appeared instantly behind the fox Spirit Master.
The opponent couldn't even react.
"Third Spirit Ability! Magic Shield!"
The Fat Cat quickly deployed a shield, covering both of them.
Zhu Zhuqing's attack struck—
producing sharp, grating sounds.
Her claws had armor-piercing effects, but not magic-piercing.
Normally, an agility-type Spirit Master would retreat.
But this time—
she didn't.
Her figure flickered—
and vanished mid-air.
The audience was stunned.
A living person… just disappeared?
Fat Cat and Fox were completely confused.
But they didn't dare relax.
This opponent was too fast.
Even worse—
their charm and sleep abilities had no effect at all.
As they carefully scanned their surroundings—
neither of them noticed—
that the shadows beneath their feet…
were beginning to change.