Chapter 478: Chapter 478: “How Did You Become a Soul King So Suddenly!”
Standing beside Dai Weisi, Zhu Zhuyun's expression looked slightly unnatural, which didn't escape the keen eyes of Su Ming and Zhu Zhuqing.
Su Ming shook his head, saying calmly, "I've said my piece. Believe it or not, let's start the match. I just hope you both don't end up too badly beaten by Zhuqing!"
Dai Weisi's face twisted slightly, but he forced a laugh. "Ha! What a joke! You think we're no match for Zhu Zhuqing? Don't insult us!"
At that moment, the announcer, Su Yuntao, saw that both teams were ready and began the introductions. "Today's match features Heaven Dou Battle Team versus Star Luo Battle Team. Let's first review Heaven Dou's lineup!"
"Oh my, Heaven Dou has a Soul Emperor, three Soul Kings, and four Soul Elders!"
"Captain Su Ming, a sixty-five rank Control-type Battle Soul Emperor with the Wood Element spirit."
Su Yuntao couldn't help but glance at Su Ming with surprise. He still remembered leading Su Ming's spirit awakening. To think Su Ming had grown so powerful—it turned out he'd really misjudged him back then!
"What!" Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun looked shocked. How was this possible? Su Ming was still so young; how could he be so powerful? Dai Weisi mentally noted this and planned to report it to his father after the match.
Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuyun's expression softened with some relief. It looked like Zhuqing was in safe hands.
"Vice-Captain Dugu Yan, a fifty-fourth rank Control-type Battle Soul King with the Jade Phosphor Serpent Empress spirit."
"Team member Xiao Wu, a fifty-fifth rank Power Attack-type Battle Soul King with the Soft Bone Rabbit spirit."
"Team member Zhu Zhuqing, a fifty-second rank Agility Attack-type Battle Soul King with the Netherworld Civet spirit!"
"Impressive! This team member's fourth spirit ring is a ten-thousand-year ring. We look forward to her performance!" Su Yuntao announced excitedly.
Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun were once again taken aback. Just days ago, Zhu Zhuqing had only been a Soul Elder with four spirit rings—how was she suddenly a Soul King? Dai Weisi clenched his jaw, the sight of Zhu Zhuqing's five spirit rings making him grind his teeth in anger. Zhu Zhuqing was a threat that needed to be eliminated.
"Now for Star Luo Battle Team's lineup. Captain Dai Weisi, a forty-ninth rank Power Attack-type Battle Soul Elder with the White Tiger spirit, just one step away from Soul King."
"Vice-Captain Zhu Zhuyun, a forty-seventh rank Agility Attack-type Battle Soul Elder with the Netherworld Civet spirit, along with Dai Weisi, the team's strongest attackers!" Su Yuntao narrated enthusiastically, unaware of Dai Weisi's simmering rage at being "just one step away" from Soul King—what used to be a compliment now felt like a taunt.
"Additionally, two auxiliary-type Soul Elders with the Compassionate Water spirit."
With the teams in a three-line formation, Su Yuntao's voice rose in excitement. "Everyone must be eager to witness this exciting match! Let's begin!"
Jumping down from the platform, he left the arena to the two teams.
"Xiao Wu, Yan, Oslo—focus on the others and take them down quickly to clear space for Zhuqing. Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun will probably come at her full force," Su Ming instructed briskly.
"Ning Rongrong!" Su Ming called, and she responded by raising her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
"Nine treasures turn out colored glass. Three says spirit!" Ning Rongrong's voice rang out as she activated a soul power boost for her teammates, prepared to adjust her support based on how the battle unfolded.
Only Oslo and Zhuqing really needed her enhancement; everyone else was more than capable without it.
"Zhuyun, spirit fusion!" Dai Weisi called as the battle began, gripping Zhu Zhuyun's hand.
"Mm." Zhu Zhuyun nodded slightly.
"Spirit Fusion: Netherworld White Tiger!"
A giant Netherworld White Tiger materialized, its presence at least Soul Emperor level.
With a roar, the tiger received boosts from their auxiliary Soul Elders, raising its aura to near Soul Sage level—only lacking a true Spirit Avatar.
From within the tiger, Dai Weisi's voice echoed, "Zhu Zhuqing, you're just a Soul King! You're no match for our Netherworld White Tiger!"
Facing the tiger, Zhu Zhuqing remained calm and unfazed, placing her faith in her teammates.
"Nine treasures turn out colored glass. One says strength; two says speed!" Two beams of light entered Zhu Zhuqing, raising her stats by fifty percent.
Her aura soared, but there was more to come. Green orbs gathered around Su Ming, and his fourth spirit ring lit up.
"Withered Tree Brings Spring!"
A green glow entered Zhu Zhuqing, boosting her attributes by an additional seventy percent, lifting her aura to that of an early Soul Emperor!
Zhu Zhuqing was surprised at the increase, realizing that Su Ming's fourth ring seemed to have grown even stronger. Her confidence grew as she faced the Netherworld White Tiger—she had more abilities left to reveal if needed.
Dai Weisi was stunned, yelling, "Su Ming! What kind of boost is that fourth spirit skill? It's even stronger than the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"
Su Ming only smiled silently, offering no answers. His skill not only boosted all attributes but also greatly enhanced self-healing—a versatile, invaluable skill.
With Zhuqing focused on the tiger, Su Ming turned to the other opponents, swiftly clearing the field.
Apart from Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, Star Luo's remaining members were no higher than rank forty-four, making them easy targets for Xiao Wu and Dugu Yan.