Chapter 138: Spirit Fusion Technique, Failed?
"Rongrong, are you alright?"
After their ambush failed, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing retreated from the frontline.
The two of them looked worried as they hurriedly approached to check on the little witch's injuries.
"I'm not hurt. Xiao Ao saved me, but he…" Ning Rongrong's eyes turned red, and her voice choked.
Chen Xuan patted her shoulder and said, "Don't worry, he'll be fine. A day or two of rest and he'll recover."
"I know, but Xiao Ao…," Ning Rongrong muttered. She understood the situation but was deeply moved that Oscar would go to such lengths for her.
However, they were still in a match, and there was no room for sentimentality. If she faltered, Shrek would truly lose hope.
Dai Mubai clenched his teeth, his fury boiling. Two of their teammates had been taken down and rendered unconscious, which enraged him even further.
The situation had turned one-sided. Shrek had instantly lost two combatants, while the Star Luo Imperial Academy team remained in perfect condition, with barely any losses.
"Pretty boy, where are you looking? Are you underestimating us too much?" Ying Wei smirked as he stepped forward.
At this moment, his body was enhanced by two amplification spirit abilities, making him even stronger than before.
Now that the White Tiger Meteor Shower had ended, the Star Luo team was no longer restrained. With Shrek's numbers reduced, how could they possibly fend off the seven members of Star Luo?
Above Shrek's formation, a dozen mirrors continued to hover. One of them quietly descended, approaching Ning Rongrong once again.
Davis, hiding in the mirrors, regretted his actions. The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda was the greatest threat, and taking down a support spirit master wasn't enough.
Would a second ambush succeed where the first had?
The Spirit King had already locked onto him, leaving little room for another opportunity.
Chen Xuan's eyes spun with his peculiar tomoe pattern as he immediately spotted the eerie mirror hovering around Ning Rongrong. Yet, he did not act rashly.
"Are you guarding against me?"
Without hesitation, Chen Xuan took a step forward, moving over ten meters away from Ning Rongrong to join Dai Mubai and the others in facing the Star Luo team.
Within the Star Luo team, two were support spirit masters with no combat ability, and another, named Li Yang, hid at the rear, controlling the dozen mirrors and unable to directly engage.
In reality, only two members of Star Luo could attack. Their strategy was clear: apply pressure from within and without, giving Davis opportunities to ambush.
As expected, the moment Chen Xuan stepped forward, the mirrors behind him began to stir, silently approaching Ning Rongrong.
"White Tiger Devouring Destruction!"
The mirror melted, and a figure shot out, closing in rapidly on Ning Rongrong. His fist glowed with a purple hue, emanating destructive energy as it struck toward the little witch.
"Rongrong!"
In the audience stands, Ning Fengzhi's heart skipped a beat. Even Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo showed concern. This time, no one was left to shield their princess.
"Do you think you can succeed again?"
Chen Xuan snorted coldly, activating his Flying Thunder God ability. In the next moment, his figure blurred and disappeared, leaving behind only a flash of yellow light.
In Shrek's rear formation, Davis suddenly emerged from a mirror, propelled by a teleportation-like spatial shift. Boosted by the mirror's alternate space, his speed soared to the level of a Spirit King as he launched a punch at Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong paled, unable to dodge in time. She could only watch helplessly as the fist grew larger in her vision.
Just as Davis closed in, an unexpected golden light erupted before him. Brilliant and dazzling, it appeared out of nowhere, soundless and untraceable.
"What is that?"
The golden light was blinding. Davis couldn't open his eyes, but his glowing fist maintained its trajectory, determined to strike Ning Rongrong.
"You've fallen into a trap."
Chen Xuan raised his hand, lightning crackling from his palm, and caught Davis's fist, forcing it to a halt.
Seeing Chen Xuan's face, Davis's heart trembled. His expression turned to one of shock as he stammered, "How can it be you? This is impossible! You didn't have enough time!"
His voice quivered with fear. This young man had caught his strongest attack with his bare hands. How was this possible? His fourth spirit ability, White Tiger Devouring Destruction, could knock someone unconscious with just a trace of purple spirit power—let alone a full-force strike.
Yet this young man not only caught his strongest attack but stood tall without showing any signs of mental strain. His expression remained calm.
Mental attacks weren't like physical ones. Even a Spirit Emperor would falter under his fourth spirit ability. Only a Spirit Sage or higher could resist it.
Realizing this, Davis turned pale. This meant that Chen Xuan's spiritual power… had reached the level of a Spirit Sage.
The thought drained Davis of strength, filling him with despair. What hope of victory remained?
"Davis, you're overconfident. The same tactic might work once or twice, but repeating it makes it ineffective." Chen Xuan's Mangekyo Sharingan had evolved, the tomoe merging into a yin-yang fish pattern, significantly boosting its power.
"Your struggle for the throne with Dai Mubai is none of my business, but as for this match between Star Luo and Shrek, you're going to lose."
Chen Xuan finished speaking and casually flung Davis back toward the Star Luo formation.
"Rongrong, are you okay?" Dai Mubai asked, panting heavily. After kicking Ying Wei aside, he retreated with sweat streaming down his face, clearly exhausted.
"I'm fine. Chen Xuan just saved me." Ning Rongrong shook her head. She had only been grazed by the aftermath of White Tiger Devouring Destruction, leaving her with a headache but no injuries.
"Thank you, Chen Xuan," she said seriously, expressing her gratitude.
Chen Xuan waved it off, indicating there was no need to thank him.
Dai Mubai, however, was furious. His teammates had been ambushed one after another. With Fatty and Xiao Ao unconscious, and Rongrong almost taken down, Shrek's defeat seemed inevitable.
"Damn Davis, still as despicable as ever," he growled, clenching his teeth.
With his own abilities insufficient to match Star Luo's, Dai Mubai's frustration only grew.
"Zhuqing, it's time to use that move. Without it, we stand no chance."
Zhu Zhuqing's expression shifted, a trace of panic flashing in her eyes before she quickly concealed it.
She nodded slightly and said, "Alright."
Meanwhile, in the Star Luo camp, Davis was flung back like a ragdoll. Instead of anger, he displayed a hint of respect.
"Boss, let's press the advantage. Shrek seems to be at their limit," Li Yang suggested, a victorious smile on his face. With his spatial mirrors, two Shrek fighters had already been taken down.
Zhu Zhuyun agreed. Continuing the same strategy could crush Shrek with ease.
But Davis shook his head and instructed Li Yang to withdraw his spirit ability. Turning to his team, he said, "From now on, everyone stay put. Do not attack Shrek again."
"What?"
His command left the Star Luo team dumbfounded.
Victory was within reach, yet Davis ordered them to stop? Li Yang couldn't hold back and asked, "Boss, have you lost your mind?"
Zhu Zhuyun frowned, confused. However, knowing Davis wasn't one to act without reason, she suspected there was more to his decision.
Davis's expression remained firm, his tone unyielding as he dismissed their objections. Though dissatisfied, the Star Luo members obeyed, as Davis was not only their captain but also the imperial heir.
Looking at Zhu Zhuyun, Davis said meaningfully, "This match is about the rivalry between Mubai and me. If you dig deeper, it's just a personal contest between us. The match is merely a facade."
His words revealed the deeper implications of the royal family's dynamics.
Born into aristocracy, Zhu Zhuyun immediately understood the hidden meaning.
With hands behind his back, Davis walked forward, laughing. "Mubai, I admit I underestimated you. Unfortunately, you're still too young. This match ends here."
Dai Mubai frowned but said nothing.
"Mubai, let me show you the family legacy."
Davis smiled as he held Zhu Zhuyun's delicate hand. Their spirit powers intertwined, merging seamlessly.
"Spirit Fusion Technique—Nether White Tiger!"
A radiant white light engulfed the two of them as their bodies merged into one.
Roar!
A powerful beastly roar echoed across the arena, shaking the heavens.
When the light dissipated, a majestic white tiger appeared, its coat glowing with a faint purple radiance.
"Unbelievable! This is the legendary Spirit Fusion Technique. My life is complete after seeing this!"
"The Star Luo royal family's legacy—so this is the Nether White Tiger?"
Gasps of amazement rippled through the audience.
"Davis, don't think you're the only one who can use Spirit Fusion!" Dai Mubai sneered.
He had already learned the technique with Zhu Zhuqing at the Soto City Great Spirit Arena.
"Zhuqing, let's show them our Nether White Tiger."
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze wavered, her expression hesitant as she avoided Dai Mubai's fiery eyes.
Unaware of her reluctance, Dai Mubai smiled confidently, his spirit power surging. He grabbed Zhu Zhuqing's hand and shouted, "Spirit Fusion Technique—Nether White Tiger!"
In the audience, countless eyes widened in surprise. Even the Star Luo elders fixed their gazes on the pair.
"Could it be? They're so young, yet they've mastered a Spirit Fusion Technique?" Some exclaimed in disbelief.
"It's possible. They're part of the Star Luo royal family, so they may have learned it early," whispered those privy to the royal secrets.
If two Nether White Tigers appeared today, the arena would be in shock!
At this moment, all eyes were on Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing. Even the three Star Luo elders watched intently.
However, ten seconds… thirty seconds… a minute passed, and nothing happened.
The duo's spirit power surged dramatically, reaching a height of five meters, but after all that effort, there was no fusion.
What was going on?
Everyone was dumbfounded. Where was the anticipated Spirit Fusion Technique?
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