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Chapter 152: Victory Over the New Divine Wind
🕑 Added 2025-01-05 16:53:46 +0000 UTCThe Spirit Hall specially designated a venue for the finals of the All-Continent Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
This venue is located in the center of Spirit City. The enormous arena has a diameter of a hundred meters, entirely constructed of granite. The ground is reinforced with precious metals, and a vast number of spirit tools have been used to strengthen it to prevent any damage. According to the information released by the Spirit Hall, this venue can withstand any attack from spirit masters below the Spirit Emperor level without breaking.
From the arena, one can directly see the Pope's Palace in the distance. The arena is less than a thousand meters away from the magnificent palace housing the Pope's Hall.
The Spirit Hall even issued a notice stating that the final matches of the top three teams would be held in front of the Pope's Palace.
Today marked the second round of the competition and the first match for the Heaven Dou Second Team.
Almost all the teams came to watch this match. In the eyes of everyone, the Heaven Dou Second Team, boasting at least two Spirit Kings, was a significant threat in the promotion competition.
In this match, the two competing teams were the Heaven Dou Second Team and the New Divine Wind Team.
The New Divine Wind Team, which had merged with the former Blazing Academy, had formidable strength. In their match yesterday, they effortlessly defeated their opponents.
Under the referee's guidance, both teams stepped onto the arena. The New Divine Wind Team's lineup was the same as in their previous match. Their leaders were Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang, all of whom had performed brilliantly in the preliminary and promotion rounds, earning them the title of star students.
The Heaven Dou Second Team, however, was even more intimidating. Yang Ping'an was hailed as the number one student in the Heaven Dou region, and Dugu Yan had broken through to the Spirit King level during the promotion round. Whether in the preliminary or promotion rounds, the Heaven Dou Second Team had crushed both the Divine Wind Academy and the Blazing Academy, prompting the two teams to unite in hopes of exacting revenge.
The Heaven Dou Second Team's lineup for this match included Yang Podi, Yang Ping'an, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Niu Meng, Yang Tianyue, and Niu Kui.
Among them, Yang Podi was at the sixty-seventh level, Yang Ping'an at fifty-two, Dugu Yan at fifty-one, Ye Lingling at forty-nine, Niu Meng at forty-five, Yang Tianyue at forty-one, and Niu Kui at thirty-eight. Judging by their average spirit power level, they even surpassed the Spirit Hall Academy team appearing in today's matches.
When the seven members stepped onto the stage, the referee signaled for both teams to release their martial souls and spirit rings. All eyes were on Yang Podi, who had never competed before. As the captain of the Heaven Dou Second Team, his strength was unquestionable, but his exact spirit power level remained a mystery.
Yang Podi calmly faced the New Divine Wind Team and summoned his martial soul, the Breaking Soul Spear, revealing his spirit rings one by one—yellow, yellow, purple, black, black, black.
When Yang Podi displayed all his spirit rings, everyone at the scene was stunned: a ten-thousand-year fourth ring and three black spirit rings. A Spirit Emperor—these were unprecedented in the Spirit Master Tournament.
Even the referee and the New Divine Wind Team were dumbfounded. The referee seemed to forget about starting the countdown, and the New Divine Wind Team failed to prepare.
Yang Podi addressed the opposing team: "Yang Podi of the Breaking Clan, sixty-seventh level assault-type Spirit Emperor, please advise!"
Although Yang Podi's voice was not loud, it was firm and resolute, carrying throughout the arena and into the ears of all spectators.
The referee, recovering from his shock, quickly signaled for the match to proceed and instructed the New Divine Wind Team to ready themselves.
The New Divine Wind Team snapped out of their daze upon hearing the referee's instructions, hastily summoning their martial souls and spirit rings.
Surprisingly, the Heaven Dou Second Team's formation seemed casual. Only Yang Podi stood at the forefront, while the rest of the team remained behind him, having summoned their martial souls and spirit rings but showing no signs of preparing for combat.
As the referee announced the start of the match, Yang Podi gripped his Breaking Soul Spear with both hands and charged toward the New Divine Wind Team. Suddenly, Yang Podi vanished, reappearing in front of Feng Xiaotian, the opposing captain, and thrusting his spear toward him.
This was the first move of Yang Podi's Breaking Spear Nine Techniques: Instant Strike.
Yang Podi's move startled everyone. Feng Xiaotian, an experienced captain, realized he couldn't dodge in time and quickly channeled his spirit power into his hands, resembling the claws of a Gale Demon Wolf, in an attempt to block the attack.
However, Yang Podi's attack was overwhelming. His Breaking Soul Spear weighed over four thousand pounds, making it impossible to block casually.
Yang Podi's spear struck like a dragon, piercing through Feng Xiaotian's spirit power, the shadow of his martial soul, and even his hands. Before Feng Xiaotian could react, the spearhead was already at his throat, leaving him seemingly moments from death. Feng Xiaotian's desperate defense appeared as fragile as paper.
Yang Podi then twisted the spear, avoiding Feng Xiaotian's neck, and swept its shaft across his body. The immense force sent Feng Xiaotian flying off the stage.
In mere moments, the New Divine Wind Team's captain had been knocked out, stunning the remaining six members.
Yang Podi turned, gripping his spear, and thrust toward Huo Wu. The spear moved as fast as lightning, requiring no preparation.
Huo Wu hurriedly activated her third spirit ability, Repelling Flame Ring, summoning a massive ring of fire to block Yang Podi's spear. Meanwhile, Huo Wushuang launched his fourth spirit ability, Flaming Charge, aiming to assist Huo Wu.
Unfazed, Yang Podi increased his power. The clash between his spear and the Repelling Flame Ring sent both the ring and Huo Wu flying. The force severely injured Huo Wu, leaving her collapsed on the stage.
Simultaneously, Huo Wushuang's attack approached. A massive one-horned flame dragon charged toward Yang Podi.
Yang Podi calmly swung his spear, slicing the flame dragon in half. The spear continued its trajectory, shattering Huo Wushuang's martial soul and spirit power, stopping just at his neck.
Yang Podi then twisted the spear again, slamming Huo Wushuang to the ground with a powerful blow, rendering him gravely injured.
In just three moves, Yang Podi had incapacitated the New Divine Wind Team's three main members.
The remaining four were terrified, one launching a wind-attribute attack toward Yang Podi's back.
Yang Podi stepped forward, turning 90 degrees to his left, and performed a counterattack with his spear, executing a technique known as "Moon Gazing."
The spearhead collided with the attack, shattering its momentum. The spear then struck the assailant's shoulder, sending him flying off the stage.
Yang Podi's control was evident—had he aimed for vital points, he could have fatally wounded his opponent.
Before the remaining three could react, Yang Podi continued his onslaught, dispatching them in just three moves each.
In under two minutes, Yang Podi had defeated all seven members of the New Divine Wind Team, with two thrown off the stage and five writhing in pain on it.
Yang Podi retracted his Breaking Soul Spear and turned to the stunned referee.
The referee, finally recovering, stammered, "In the second round of the finals, the New Divine Wind Team is eliminated. The Heaven Dou Second Team wins."
Ignoring the aftermath, Yang Podi led his team back to their resting area.
Even as the next match began, the audience couldn't stop discussing the Heaven Dou Second Team's performance, particularly Yang Podi. Many were puzzled—how could he possess a ten-thousand-year fourth spirit ring, far exceeding the absorption limit?
Most discussions revolved around Yang Podi's cultivation speed. At only nineteen, he had reached the sixty-seventh level, shattering the previous record held by Qin Ming, who became a Spirit Emperor at thirty-four. Yang Podi's achievement advanced the record by fifteen years, an astonishing feat.
In the stands, Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan conversed with Sword Douluo, his expression serious.
"Uncle Jian, what do you think of this Yang Podi?"
Sword Douluo rarely looked so solemn. "Yang Podi is extraordinary. His spear techniques are vastly different from the Breaking Clan's usual style. Even his Breaking Soul Spear is unique. The precision, power, and sharpness of his strike against Feng Xiaotian were astonishing. The slash at Huo Wushuang even carried traces of sword intent."
"This young man is a rare genius with a profound understanding of spear techniques. Within twenty years, the Breaking Clan might produce a new Title Douluo, perhaps even sooner."
"He has an unparalleled grasp of cultivation and combat—a true prodigy. It's no wonder the Heaven Dou Second Team performs so exceptionally. Fengzhi, we must prepare accordingly."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head slightly. "The Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan avoid conflict with the Spirit Hall and distance themselves from the Upper Three Clans. They even plan to relocate, likely to escape these disputes. Considering their current strength, they might already rival the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"Now I understand why the Breaking Clan chooses such neutrality—they are waiting for Yang Podi's rise. When that happens, who among the younger generation can match him?"
After a pause, Ning Fengzhi asked, "Uncle Jian, how much strength do you think Yang Podi displayed in this match?"
Sword Douluo shook his head. "He used only self-created techniques without employing any spirit abilities. At most, he revealed fifty percent of his strength, perhaps even less. I estimate his combat power is at least on par with a Spirit Sage, if not higher."
The two continued their conversation before Ning Fengzhi made a decision. "Uncle Jian, I've decided to send Rongrong to the Breaking Clan for training. This will benefit her growth and serve as a gesture of goodwill."
Sword Douluo nodded slightly in agreement.
Nearby, Xue Qinghe's face was dark with frustration. He inwardly cursed, "Yang Podi, that liar! In the Star Dou Forest, he claimed to be hunting for his fifth spirit ring, and I believed he was a Spirit King. But he was actually hunting for his sixth spirit ring and reached the Spirit Emperor level at the same time as me!"
Qian Renxue, always confident in her talent as a God-level martial soul holder with a rare innate spirit power of twenty, now found herself surpassed by the younger Yang Podi. What infuriated her more was that this scoundrel had once held her hand…
Meanwhile, the Spirit Hall members were equally shocked. The Platinum Bishop overseeing the tournament wore an exceptionally grim expression.
The three top-quality spirit bones prepared for the tournament's champion had been chosen for the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation. However, with the Heaven Dou Second Team boasting a Spirit Emperor and two Spirit Kings, the Golden Generation's prospects now seemed precarious.
Among the Spirit Hall representatives, a golden-armored, stunning man appeared deeply shaken upon seeing Yang Podi's performance.
