Shrek Academy and Star Luo Royal Academy—team battle participants, step onto the stage!
The original referee, a Soul Sage, had been replaced by Heavenly Fiend Douluo Huang Jinxu.
From this point onward, a Soul Sage simply did not possess the strength to intervene in time to save anyone.
Even as a Titled Douluo, Huang Jinxu himself would be instantly outpaced by Tang Feng.
"Let's go."
Tang Feng walked side by side with Xu Jiujiu.
The two stood at the very front of the stage, with the remaining five members positioned behind them.
Star Luo Royal Academy showed no recognizable formation at all—
It was utterly perplexing.
"What kind of formation is that?"
The Shrek side was full of question marks.
Two support-type Spirit Masters stood in the front line—
And even the youngest member, Wang Dong, was positioned forward.
"Both sides, retreat. No martial souls may be released until I announce the start."
Heavenly Fiend Douluo's expression was stern.
Flames were already faintly flickering around Ma Xiaotao.
If it came to seizing the initiative—
Who could be faster than Tang Feng?
As a Titled Douluo, Huang Jinxu had sparred with Tang Feng multiple times—
And had never once seized the first move.
He was always one step too slow.
"This time, let me go first."
"With my Xuanming Displacement, I'll switch Princess Jiujiu over here."
Xu Sanshi boasted shamelessly.
In earlier matches, his Xuanming Displacement Spirit Skill had caused endless complaints from opponents.
More than one opponent had been displaced and immediately eliminated by focused attacks.
"Do you think your Xuanming Displacement is faster than Tang Feng's Spirit Skill?"
"And didn't he beat you badly enough in Shrek's Outer Court?"
Bei Bei replied coldly.
Though he disliked Tang Feng deeply—
He had to admit his "brother-in-law" was terrifyingly strong.
Shrek's glory might truly end in his hands.
"I was just saying!"
Xu Sanshi twitched awkwardly.
As a defense-type Spirit Master—
He was like rotten tofu in front of Tang Feng.
Forget attacking.
He could not even withstand a single blow.
"Match… begin!"
The moment Heavenly Fiend Douluo spoke—
Both academies released their martial souls.
"Bind."
Tang Feng clenched his right hand lightly.
Instantly—
All seven Shrek members were tightly entangled by Blue Silver Grass.
Their martial souls had only just appeared—
And they were already restrained.
"Bathing Fire Phoenix!"
"Phoenix Wings Soaring!"
Ma Xiaotao's second and third Spirit Rings lit up.
Flames engulfed her body.
Her phoenix fire attributes surged.
Magnificent fiery wings and a long flaming tail formed behind her—
Faint streaks of black mixed within.
The Blue Silver Grass binding her was instantly burned away.
With a sharp burst of speed, she lunged toward Tang Feng.
"Thunder Movement."
Tang Feng remained calm.
The purple patterns on his Life Blue Silver Grass erupted with violent lightning.
Boom—!
All Shrek members fell into paralysis.
Under the enhancement of Tang Feng's Imperial Armor-Stripping trait, their defensive capabilities were nearly nonexistent.
Lightning coursed through their organs.
Their bodies convulsed violently.
At that moment—
A golden light shone from Xu Jiujiu's forehead.
A diamond-shaped golden gem radiated brilliant light.
It detached—
Transforming into a magnificent crown above her head.
The crown was composed of countless pale golden stars, converging toward the central gem.
Eighteen star-shaped spires rose upward from it, forming a regal halo.
"Third Spirit Skill — Star Radiance Art!"
Her purple Spirit Ring lit up.
Two beams of starlight descended upon Tang Feng and Huang Heyun.
Huang Heyun's martial soul—
A dark-attribute tiger—
Clashed directly against Dai Yueheng after breaking free of the binding.
Though weaker than Dai Yueheng,
Under Xu Jiujiu's amplification, he could now fight evenly.
As for Shrek's support, Spirit Master Gongyang Mo—
He was still paralyzed.
He could not even move, much less provide buffs.
"Emperor's Cold Sky — Snow Dance Illuminating the Sun."
Tang Feng switched to his second martial soul.
Even after switching to the Ice Sky Snow Maiden,
All of his Concept Traits remained active.
Beneath his feet—
Two orange Spirit Rings appeared.
And one hundred-thousand-year Spirit Ring marked with three golden patterns.
"Impossible!"
"This is absolutely impossible!"
The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm screamed inside Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea.
It was certain.
This was not an ordinary Ice Sky Snow Maiden—
This was the true Snow Empress.
The Ice Sky Snow Maiden was a spirit born of heaven and earth—
Almost impossible to exist as a martial soul.
Moreover—
Tang Feng was using the Snow Empress's Three Absolute Techniques—
Her self-created ultimate arts.
Goose-feather snow began to fall.
In an instant—
The entire arena transformed into a frozen world.
The Emperor's Cold Sky domain continued spreading outward.
Even the soul tool barrier maintained by 108 Soul Sages could not contain it.
Under Tang Feng's Concept Trait enhancement—
The barrier was virtually meaningless.
"Xiao Feng, don't let it affect the civilians!"
Xu Jiawei called out urgently.
Though the restriction was unfair—
There was no better solution.
"Emperor's Palm — Great Cold Without Snow."
Tang Feng slammed his palm forward.
Endless wind and frost surged forth—
Freezing five of Shrek's members solid.
Only Dai Yueheng—
Who had previously erupted with soul power to break free—
It was still locked in battle with Huang Heyun.
The remaining five were completely helpless under Tang Feng's chain control.
Especially Ling Luocheng—
An ice-attribute Spirit Master—
She was utterly suppressed.
"Seventh Spirit Skill — Martial Soul True Body!"
Ma Xiaotao finally unleashed her full strength.
Her final Spirit Ring lit up.
Her body underwent a drastic transformation.
Behind her appeared a massive, lifelike Fire Phoenix—
Dozens of meters long—
With ten heads.
Under the scorching phoenix flames—
The surrounding frost began to melt.
Even the five frozen members broke free from Tang Feng's control.
"So that's it."
Tang Feng finally understood.
Why had Ma Xiaotao been so arrogantly provocative when they first met in Star Luo City?
Because the Phoenix God, Ma Hongjun—
Had tampered with her martial soul.
Logically speaking—
Her Martial Soul True Body should have been merely an Evil Fire Phoenix—
Not even a pure Fire Phoenix.
Yet now—
Her True Body had evolved into a Ten-Headed Fire Phoenix.
The temperature of her flames skyrocketed exponentially.
"That is the Phoenix God's martial soul."
A glimmer flashed in the Snow Empress's eyes.
If it were merely a Nine-Headed Fire Phoenix—
Her Ultimate Ice could still suppress it.
But a Ten-Headed Fire Phoenix—
It was a divine-level martial soul.
It had evolved only after the Phoenix God ascended.
Unless Tang Feng's Ice Sky Snow Maiden underwent divine baptism—
It would remain inferior in quality.
"So what if it's the Phoenix God?"
"I, Tang Feng, will still cut him down with one sword."
An ice crystal longsword formed in his hand.
With a single, gentle slash—
The very void distorted.
A line of frost split the air—
Rushing toward Huo Yuhao and the others.
Tang Feng's battle style was simple:
Overwhelming force.
Crush four Soul Kings and one Grand Soul Master with absolute power.
Once they were eliminated—
He would settle everything with Ma Xiaotao.