Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 420: Chapter 310: A Despair-Inducing Lineup (Part 2)

The six arms were obviously of different lengths, the four extra arms were noticeably longer by thirty to forty centimeters, and the arms on the back were the longest. Each arm was covered in scales, pentagonal, dark, and sinister, exuding a chill.

After his demon transformation, he drew weapons from behind, with the two arms on his shoulders holding long swords, the two on his abdomen gripping long sabers, and the two on his back holding cylindrical forging hammers.

Yang Ningbing refined the Thunder Dragon Beast from the Earth Chart. After her demon transformation, her figure was augmented, becoming taller and more slender, her long legs attract much attention, with vertical slits appearing in her eyes, dark purple pupils, and a pair of wings unfolding from her back.

The wings spanned two meters, gleaming with a metallic sheen. They fluttered slightly, suspending her above everyone, while streaks of lightning danced across her body, emitting a heart-jolting crackling sound.

Directly below Yang Ningbing was the Fire Mage, Chen Xing, who refined the Sun Lion from the Earth Chart. After his demon transformation, his muscles bulged larger, his hair grew longer and thicker, appearing somewhat wild, with dark red patterns appearing on his face and a flame-like symbol flickering between his brows, as if burning.

At the same time, his eyes turned dark red, resembling two dark red gems. Most peculiarly, nine fireballs appeared behind him, grouped together, radiating intense heat.

As the team’s Therapist, Zheng Yanni experienced no significant changes compared to her teammates, except for a palm-sized, blue-white, crystal-clear lotus above her hands.

Mist and snowflakes swirled around the lotus, giving it a mysterious look.

The competition had just begun and the real battle had yet to unfold, but the Great Wall Team had already ignited the atmosphere.

The audience was not witnessing Ye Qiu and others’ demon possession for the first time. They had seen it before last night’s rookie challenge, but seeing it again was still awe-inspiring.

Four Earth Chart demon spirits, one Eighth Grade Healing Series demon spirit, Martial Arts Realm, Ye Qiu at the Peak of Fourth Grade, Zhan Tianyu at Sixth Grade Divine Fist Realm, and the other three at Fifth Grade Iron Bone Realm.

Even before making a move, the aura of Ye Qiu and his companions brought despair to the Phoenix Soaring Team.

How could one fight against such a lineup?

Were it not for the live broadcast and the need to showcase strength, everyone would have wanted to concede immediately.

The Phoenix Soaring Team’s four members refined Ninth Grade demon spirits, one refined an Eighth Grade demon spirit, though not Earth Chart demon spirits, they were still top-level demon spirits.

The demon spirits were not weak, but compared to the Great Wall Team, they were simply crushed.

Neither the talents nor the demon spirits were comparable.

Though demon spirits don’t decide everything, in battles, soul skills and combat techniques are more important than demon spirits.

In team battles, coordination is far more crucial than individual strength.

Yet, which of these five from the Great Wall Team is merely a talentless fool with only talent but no strength?

As for coordination, it’s self-evident.

An overwhelming sense of helplessness and despair spread among the Phoenix Soaring Team.

Being in the top six, the members of the Phoenix Soaring Team were certainly not fragile-minded people, and as long as there was a sliver of chance to win, they would never feel such despair.

”Kill!”

As the captain, Zhou Ming was the first to suppress his emotions and roared in fury.

The remaining team members quickly snapped back to reality upon hearing the captain’s roar. They exchanged glances and also let out an angry roar, frantically unleashing their most powerful soul skills.

In the face of such a lineup from the Great Wall Team, they couldn’t find any weaknesses.

For long-range attacks, there’s Yang Ningbing and Chen Xing, for melee, there’s Zhan Tianyu and Ye Qiu, and Ye Qiu is a Combat Mage, capable of both long-range and melee.

Their usual tactical cooperation seemed insignificant in front of absolute strength.

As the coach said, even if you can’t win, fight with the elegance you should have.

Without tactics, just showcase your most powerful soul skills.

With the blossoming of colorful lights, the five members of the Phoenix Soaring Team, whether from close or afar, almost simultaneously unleashed their most powerful attack soul skills.

The members of the Great Wall Team were slightly stunned, but quickly deduced their opponents’ intentions.

They, too, unleashed their soul skills.

In an instant, a storm raged, thunder and lightning flashed, boulders tumbled, and flames splattered. Soul skills of all kinds blossomed in a stunning spectacle, drawing gasps of amazement from the audience.

Three minutes later, the five members of the Phoenix Soaring Team exited their demon transformation state, collapsing onto the ground with some scorched marks, looking rather pathetic, but actually uninjured, just utterly exhausted of soul power and physical strength.

In the team seating area.

”Saw nothing.”

When the referee announced the end of the match, declaring the victory for the Great Wall Team, Yu Qiao commented in frustration.

Among the Great Wall Team’s five main players, the three most critical ones, including Ye Qiu, are members of the league. They knew well about their strength and the demon spirits and soul skills they refined.

What they truly wanted to see was the Great Wall Team’s tactics.

Tactical coordination is indeed the key to the match.

But the Phoenix Soaring Team didn’t give the Great Wall Team an opportunity to showcase tactics. In addition, not many soul skills were even exhibited.

Both teams almost stood still, frantically unleashing soul skills.

It was a turn-based battle with no rhyme or reason.

The five main members of the Phoenix Soaring Team almost showcased all their soul skills, perhaps knowing their definite defeat, they decided to exhibit their strength.

It was a contest of whose demon spirit level was higher and whose soul skill was more powerful.

Though seemingly intense with soul skills flying everywhere, the interactions were visually dazzling, some audience members enjoyed this kind of battle, but for them, it was rather boring.

It made you want to doze off.

”Even though it lacks technical content, I enjoy watching such clashes, absolutely direct!”

”As expected of the Great Wall Team, they won effortlessly!”

”A somewhat boring match, didn’t even see Ye Qiu’s Diamond Soul Skill.”

”This lineup is truly insane, practically an All-Star lineup with no weaknesses, who could possibly win!”

”Looks like this edition’s champion is going to be the Great Wall University again.”

”Demon Star has no hope, Red Cloud might still have some chance, but it’s slim.”

”This lineup, indeed brings despair!”

The audience cheered and discussed.

The match lacked anticipation, nor was it exciting.

But it wasn’t that the Phoenix Soaring Team lacked strength or effort, it was just that their opponents were overwhelmingly formidable.

In the three-minute match, the five from the Great Wall Team remained unruffled, their hairstyles intact. The Phoenix Soaring Team, despite looking a bit messy, avoided any severe injuries. Throughout, neither team’s therapist had the chance to step in and heal, and the battle was already over.

The post-match routine of handshakes and greetings followed, as the teams exited the battlefield, took a short ten-minute break, and the second match of the six-to-three began.

This round was Demon Star University vs. Mingzhi University.

Compared to Great Wall University vs. Phoenix Soaring University, this match didn’t spark as much cheer, but according to Lin Feng and others, it was much more exciting.

At least there was tactical coordination, not just simple soul skill unleashing.

The Demon Star Team didn’t have as luxurious a lineup as Great Wall University, but was strong nonetheless, with all five main players possessing Fifth Grade Martial Arts prowess.

Among them, two refined Earth Chart demon spirits, two refined Ninth Grade demon spirits, and one refined an Eighth Grade demon spirit.

As for the five main players of Mingzhi University, they too had Fifth Grade Martial Arts prowess, all refined Ninth Grade demon spirits, and were all Magic Series professions, with no therapist.

A five Magic Series lineup clearly indicates, Mingzhi University’s battle style is long-range attacks, Magic Series bombardments, with extremely high output.

This battle lasted ten minutes, without any overwhelming scenario or audience surprises, with both sides suffering injuries, and ultimately Demon Star University claimed victory.

Compared to Great Wall University and Demon Star University, the real suspense lay in Red Cloud University vs. Zhongnan University.

Zhongnan University is a long-established military school, ranked strongest among the military schools it frequently rivals against, such as Red Cloud University and Demon Star University, having won third place five times and even once achieved runner-up in the 37th National Collegiate Glory League.

Both Zhongnan University and Red Cloud University, as old rivals, one being a military school, the other an admixed military school, have minimal differences in their style and strength.