What does it matter if the future of the Sun and Moon Empire is at stake? It has nothing to do with their Holy Spirit Sect.
If we do meet in battle, there's no need for any hesitation in killing them.
Zhang Peng gave Yan Feng a few instructions and continued to rest with his eyes closed.
On the podium, the National Preceptor Zhongli Wu beside Xu Tianran looked at the Snow Empress in the preparation zone, his eyes flickering.
Xu Tianran's expression changed slightly as the voice of the National Preceptor reached his ears.
"Snow Empress?"
He looked towards the resting area where the Snow Empress was, his mind filled with various thoughts.
Xu Tianran only got excited for a moment before calming down, waiting for Zhongli Wu to continue with his intentions.
Capture the Snow Empress?
Want me to cooperate?
Xu Tianran inwardly resisted.
The existence of the Snow Empress, when he first learned about it, sparked many thoughts, but as rationality returned, Xu Tianran quickly analyzed the pros and cons. As he listened to Zhongli Wu's plan, he swiftly assessed the gains and losses.
The Snow Empress is a hundred thousand year-level Fierce Beast, who could absorb such a Soul Ring?
And the presence capable of absorbing such a level of Soul Ring is undoubtedly heaven-defying; if it really absorbs it, the consequences are unthinkable.
Especially since the opponent might be from the Holy Spirit Sect.
Despite outwardly forming an alliance with the Holy Spirit Sect and even apprenticing under this National Preceptor, Xu Tianran has always harbored thoughts of one day annihilating the Holy Spirit Sect entirely.
This unstable factor must be eradicated for the Sun and Moon Empire itself.
Currently, they are merely borrowing their power.
It's fine to slightly bolster the growth of the Holy Spirit Sect, but if it truly creates a supreme powerhouse, Xu Tianran outright refuses.
It's just, for what reason...
"Quarter-finals first match, Sun and Moon Royal Team versus Holy Spirit Sect Team."
Amidst the enthusiastic cheers from the audience, all members of the Sun and Moon Royal Team and Holy Spirit Sect Team moved from the resting area to the preparation area.
During the draw, Su Yu personally took the stage, ensuring the result would start with individual matches.
"Individual match, both teams please send out your contestants!"
"Sun and Moon Royal Team, Huo Yuhao!"
"Holy Spirit Sect Team, Jili!"
Jili is a Soul Emperor whose Martial Soul is the Brain-eating Beast, known for its strong power and had his tongue severed in a match against the Snow Demon Sect.
He was discovered by the Holy Spirit Sect at the age of twelve and in just eight years, cultivated from Level 2 Soul Power to the current Soul Emperor above Level 60, showing immense potential.
Within the Holy Spirit Sect Team, Jili is highly valued.
Even if Evil Soul Masters rapidly advance in early to mid-stage cultivation, later stages around Super Douluo level see progression limited, yet Jili remains of great importance.
After all, Jili is essentially a stable Evil Soul Master reaching the Titled Douluo Level.
The Brain-eating Beast Martial Soul is an advanced type within the evil Martial Souls.
In the quarter-finals, the referee is none other than Unbreakable War Saint Zheng Zhan, the head of the referee group. Zheng Zhan, a Titled Douluo from the Tribute Hall, is also a Ninth-level Soul Guide, possessing significant power — his direct involvement aims to minimize unexpected events in the quarter-finals.
"Match, start!"
With Zheng Zhan's command, both sides unleashed their Martial Souls.
On Huo Yuhao's side, an atypical combination of one white, one purple, three black Soul Rings hovered around him.
Opposite him, Jili had the optimal setup of two yellow, two purple, two black Soul Rings.
Despite Huo Yuhao displaying only five Soul Rings since the start of the tournament, with their colors mismatched and questionable authenticity, Jili remained cautious.
After all, Huo Yuhao's Soul Power aura genuinely indicated he was a Soul Emperor, and based on fluctuations in Soul Power intensity, was not far from Soul Saint.
With Twin Martial Souls, the potential of the Second Martial Soul was unknown, thus demanding cautiousness.
Unfortunately, though Jili took a somewhat cautious approach and avoided complete arrogance, he did not know what kind of existence he faced.
Huo Yuhao's pair of Spiritual Eyes emitted a luminescent white spiritual glow.
In the resting area where the Essence Sect Team was, Long Aotian earnestly observed Huo Yuhao, focusing entirely on his pair of Spiritual Eyes.
"This Huo Yuhao's Martial Soul possesses spirit attributes, possibly beyond just being eyes and likely connected to the brain," Vina, beside Long Aotian, spoke.
Possessing a brain Martial Soul herself, Vina easily associated the Spiritual Eyes directly connecting to the brain.
"The Martial Soul emits strong fluctuations, having cultivated to the current level, it's unknown whether there's a second awakening, but I lean towards it having already completed a second awakening."
Even without entering the awakened state, the strength of the Essence Martial Soul post-awakening far exceeds its previous state.
At the Essence Sect, Vina and Long Aotian quickly analyzed Huo Yuhao, an Essence Martial Soul wielder.
On the arena.
Jili screeched sharply, rapidly approaching Huo Yuhao, extending his tongue while the Soul Rings around him began to flicker.
In response, Huo Yuhao swiftly activated Spiritual Detection, precisely keeping track of everything happening on the arena.
Within his Sea of Spirit, a hammer radiating an intense purple light absorbed Huo Yuhao's spiritual power continuously.
Boom!
"Psychic Shock!"
The hammer composed of intricate patterns absorbed vast amounts of spiritual power, merging with Huo Yuhao's Soul Skill and Soul Power.
A massive hammer manifested before Jili.
Having reached Soul Emperor status and absorbing brain matter, Jili's spiritual power was considerable, sensing the presence of the large hammer.
Yet, faced with the rapid hammer strike, he was unable to evade.
All spiritual power mobilized to defend the Sea of Spirit.
He felt an immense threat.
Though the strike hadn't landed yet, his formidable spiritual power already felt suppressed, akin to suffocation.
Impossible.
What level of spiritual power is this, to unleash such terrifying psychic attacks?
Facing the impending hammer strike, Jili marshaled all spiritual power to fortify his Sea of Spirit, defending with all his might.
Boom!
With the hammer's descent, the egg-like Sea of Spirit swiftly cracked, numerous fissures spreading.
Bang!
His Sea of Spirit shattered.
This all happened within a moment.
The hammer continued its descent, wreaking havoc fully within his Sea of Spirit.
In the arena, as soon as the match began, Jili unleashed six Soul Rings powerfully charging out, even stepping hard enough to create small pits in the ground.
Then, just like losing control in mid-air, Jili fell with a thud to the ground, lifeless.
Dead!
Unbreakable War Saint Zheng Zhan merely realized Huo Yuhao employed a psychic attack before Jili had already perished.
His pupils contracted, gazing in Huo Yuhao's direction.
Such a strong psychic attack.
"Referee, it should be that he was too weak, right? I absolutely didn't intentionally kill," Huo Yuhao solemnly explained.
Jili couldn't withstand even one psychic attack, how can I be blamed?
Unbreakable War Saint took a deep breath without throwing any expressions at Huo Yuhao.
With the Evil Soul Master dead, he wouldn't advocate for punishment against Huo Yuhao on Holy Spirit Sect's behalf.
Moreover, the audience didn't voice doubts about whether the killing violated rules warranting punishment.
With the referee's inclination and no audience questioning it, Huo Yuhao faced no repercussions.
Looking toward the Holy Spirit Sect resting area, Huo Yuhao flashed a provocative expression.
"One-shot kill..."
Huo Yuhao's performance was immensely intimidating.
Members from other teams were astounded, gaining a realization of Huo Yuhao's power.
The Holy Spirit Sect also felt pressure from Huo Yuhao; the remaining six members maintained serious expressions, even Yan Feng wore a somber look.
"Wang Xiaolei, you're up." Zhang Peng spoke in a low voice, arranging.
"Yes!"
Despite feeling some fear, Wang Xiaolei still stepped onto the arena.
Unbreakable War Saint glanced at Huo Yuhao, warning against further killing.
Though despising Evil Soul Masters deeply, excessive deaths under his supervision would damage Unbreakable War Saint's image.
Especially since previous matches proceeded without any mishaps, the moment he personally refereed, unexpected incidents occurred.
"I've just started as a referee, and you're going on a killing spree before me?"
Not appropriate.
Huo Yuhao didn't intend to continue eliminating seven Evil Soul Masters the same way.
Otherwise, executing enemies with repeated psychic attacks would be too mysterious, potentially scaring them off.
Though it's incredible for Evil Soul Masters to be intimidated, Huo Yuhao wouldn't allow any surprises.
All seven Holy Spirit Sect contestants, extreme threats among Evil Soul Masters, must be entirely eradicated.
Otherwise, any escapee might cruelly massacre thousands in the future.
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