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Chapter 17: Crushing
His Luo San Pao was chubby, looking more like a bloated pig, and it had no other means of attack besides farting.
On the other hand, Lin Mo's Charmander looked much more energetic, and judging by the aura it exuded, it was a High Grade even among fire-attribute Spirits.
Strong! Too strong!
Although they hadn't actually fought yet, judging solely by the aura, Yu Xiaogang came to a conclusion that made him feel a bit bitter and despondent—
The strength of Lin Mo's Charmander Spirit was definitely far beyond his own Luo San Pao Spirit, and it was more than just a notch stronger!
"As expected... it really is an External Beast Martial Soul just like Luo San Pao..." Yu Xiaogang muttered to himself, his voice carrying a trace of imperceptible trembling.
"It's just, this strength... sigh..."
He had actually been prepared in his heart—judging solely from the comparison of their Innate spirit power, the result was already predetermined.
Lin Mo's Innate spirit power was Rank 6, while his Innate spirit powerwas a pitiful half Rank.
Spirit strength is closely related to Innate spirit power; the gap in Innatespirit power often directly reflects whether the essence of the Spirit is powerful or not.
Because of a mutation, his Luo San Pao Spirit had failed to mutate from a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon into its current form, which also restricted his spirit power Rank from ever being able to BreakthroughRank 30 in his lifetime.
And Lin Mo's Charmander was clearly a powerful Spirit that had mutated successfully.
On this point, after seeing Charmander with his own eyes, Yu Xiaogangno longer had any doubts.
Dean Wang Zongchang looked at Yu Xiaogang's complex and unreadable expression and understood, but he didn't point it out. He just smiled and said to the two in the center of the field:
"Alright, both sides prepare. This is a friendly match. It ends when one side surrenders, loses combat effectiveness, or I determine that one side cannot continue. Understood?"
Lin Mo and Tang San nodded at the same time.
"Then," Wang Zongchang raised his voice, "let the match begin!"
As the Dean's voice fell, Tang San's eyes instantly became sharp. He gave a low shout: "Tang San, Spirit Blue Silver Grass, Rank 15 First Ring Tool Spirit Master!"
Blue Silver Grass swarmed out from his palm, emitting a faint fishy smell. At the same time, a bright yellow spirit ring rose from beneath his feet, rhythmically moving up and down around his body.
Lin Mo stood in place with no intention of moving, simply speaking calmly: "Lin Mo, Spirit Charmander, rank 10 Spirit Scholar."
Sensing its master's Battle Intent, Charmander took a step forward and let out a more intimidating low growl toward Tang San, the flame on its tail burning more vigorously.
Tang San didn't underestimate his opponent at all. He knew Lin Mo's Charmander Spirit was definitely not simple. Coupled with the fact that his Blue Silver Grass was clearly countered by fire, he dared not let his guard down.
His footwork changed, and his whole being became illusory, moving across the field like a Gui Mei. It was exactly the Tang Sect's ultimate technique—Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track!
He tried to close the distance or find a flaw in Charmander through his flexible movement.
At the same time, the yellow hundred-year spirit ring on his body suddenly brightened.
"First Spirit Ability, Binding!"
A large amount of thick Blue Silver Grass, as if possessed of life, shot out from Tang San's hands. Like living venomous snakes, they coiled toward Charmander in the center of the field from several different directions.
After obtaining the spirit ring of the Datura Snake, these Blue Silver Grass vines had become exceptionally tough, and they also carried a certain paralyzing toxin.
Once entangled, even a power-type Beast Spirit Spirit Master would find it difficult to break free for a while.
And once the paralyzing toxin took effect, the match would be as good as over, declaring his victory!
However, facing the swarming Blue Silver Grass, Lin Mo didn't even bother to give a verbal command.
Charmander took a deep breath, its chest bulging slightly, and then opened its mouth—
"Whoosh—!"
A large swath of orange-red flames instantly spewed out, meeting the Blue Silver Grass that was trying to bind it.
Fire counters grass; this is the most basic elemental advantage!
As soon as the scorching flames came into contact with the Blue Silver Grass, a series of "sizzling" sounds erupted.
The Blue Silver Grass, which had become extremely tough under the enhancement of Tang San's spirit power, appeared vulnerable before the Spark spewed by Charmander.
In the blink of an eye, the Blue Silver Grass at the very front was burnt black and shriveled, then turned to ash under the roasting of the flames!
Although the subsequent Blue Silver Grass surged forward wave after wave, under the continuous burning of the flames, they couldn't cross the threshold at all and were unable to get close to Charmander.
Tang San's expression changed drastically.
Although he had anticipated that the fire-attribute would counter his Blue Silver Grass, he hadn't expected the countering effect to be so significant!
His Blue Silver Grass, strengthened by a hundred-year spirit ring, was actually so fragile in front of Charmander's flames!
The temperature and power of these flames far exceeded his imagination!
His Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track footwork didn't stop as he tried to launch attacks from other angles.
But Charmander didn't need Lin Mo's command at all. It nimbly turned its body, continuously spewing Sparks from its mouth, always accurately intercepting the Binding attacks Tang San launched from any direction.
For a time, Tang San's figure flickered across the field as Blue Silver Grass continuously surged out, while Charmander stood firm in the center, spewing flames and incinerating all the incoming Blue Silver Grass.
Sparks flew everywhere, and a scorched smell filled the air.
Yu Xiaogang watched from the side, his brow furrowed.
The situation seemed to be somewhat beyond his expectations. Lin Mo's Charmander had extremely strong control over fire, and the power of those flames seemed to be quite a bit stronger than the fire Spiritabilities brought by ordinary ten-year spirit rings.
"Is it because of the quality of the Spirit itself..." he thought to himself.
After several failed attempts, Tang San couldn't help but feel a bit anxious.
He hadn't expected that as a dignified First Ring Soul Master, he couldn't even do anything to the Spirit of an opponent who didn't have a spirit ring.
He gritted his teeth and changed his strategy.
Pushing his Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track footwork to the limit, his figure suddenly accelerated. He no longer tried to bind from a distance but wanted to close in directly.
Using the Mysterious Jade Hand and Controlling Crane Catching Dragon, he would directly attack Charmander's body or bypass Charmander to attack Lin Mo directly!
Because he was a student of Yu Xiaogang, Tang San knew very well that while this kind of External Beast Martial Soul had many advantages, its flaws were equally obvious.
Without the possession common to other Beast Spirits, the Physique of a Soul Master with an External Beast Martial Soul was exceptionally fragile and greatly required protection from others.
In other words, once such a Soul Master was approached, the outcome of the battle was already decided.
In his view, Lin Mo himself had been standing still, which might be a Breakthrough point. As long as he restrained Lin Mo, Charmanderwould naturally be defeated.
Seeing Tang San suddenly change direction and rush toward him, the corners of Lin Mo's mouth curled up slightly. Wanting to capture the leader to catch the bandits? A good idea, but unfortunately... just as Tang San was about to break through Charmander's flame interception and approach Lin Mo...
Charmander suddenly stopped spewing Sparks and instead spat out a large cloud of thick, black smoke!
"Smokescreen!"
This was exactly one of the skills Charmander had mastered!
The thick black smoke instantly spread out, not only covering a large area in front of Charmander but also engulfing the charging Tang San.
Tang San only felt his vision go dark, his sight instantly stripped away!
The thick smoke not only obstructed his vision but also carried a pungent smell, making him unable to stop coughing.
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