A wry smile tugged at Long Huantianâs lips. âSuch high praise. Looks like Iâll have to see for myself just how amazing these kids are.â
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The two teams stood opposite of each other on the stage, having just introduced themselves.
Tang Wulin was astonished to discover that their opponents were all girls. It was his first time greeting a team composed only of girls.
During their introduction, Tang Wulin had been intrigued by the near identical appearance of Zhou Hanyou and Zhou Tianâer. Although they were clearly twin sisters, their contrasting hair colors made for an odd sight.
Standing as the spearpoint of her team, Zhou Hanyou stared at Tang Wulin with eyes that were as cold as ice and as unyielding as the plum blossom in winter. She had matured quite well; apart from being unripe, her height barely differed from that of an adultâs. The Eastsea team seemed tiny in comparison.
An unfathomable feeling welled in Zhou Hanyouâs heart as she stared at the opposing team. Before the match, their academyâs president had repeatedly warned them not to look down on their opponents today.
But she just couldnât understand how the three kids before her had an identical winning streak as theirs. Their four victories almost guaranteed that they had a place in the top sixteen.
Since there were only eight matches per group, it was nigh impossible for them to not make it into the top sixteen now.
Theyâre so young though, only ten years old!
Compared to Zhou Hanyuâs frigid demeanour, Zhou Tianâer exuded liveliness. She absent-mindedly asked, âLittle brother, youâre already competing at such a young age?â
Tang Wulinâs face couldnât help but twitch at her question. This a competition!
âWe just came here to gain experience.â Despite being disgruntled, Tang Wulin beamed at her. He couldnât let his opponent notice his displeasure. \nZhou Tianâer said, âHow about you guys just concede? It wouldnât look good if we hurt you; people might think weâre bullying children.â
Tang Wulinâs smiling expression stiffened. Sheâs even advising us to surrender?
Gu Yue couldnât bear it anymore and said in a frosty tone, âThe victor hasnât been decided yet. Weâll see after this match.â
The referee began counting down.
Zhou Hanyou glared at her younger sister before turning to Tang Wulin and nodding.
âThree, two, one, begin!â
Thus, the match between the two strongest teams in group three began.
Tang Wulinâs first move was no different from the past; he immediately charged ahead, his hands forming subtle signs behind his back as he shot towards Zhou Hanyou like lightning
Xie Xie was right behind Tang Wulin after seeing the hand signals. His target was Wang Dongqi however, not Zhou Hanyou.
In that moment, the students of Sealand Academy revealed the brilliance of their soul rings.
Zhou Hanyou and Wang Dongqi had three soul rings; the former had two yellow rings and one purple, while the latterâs were all yellow As for Zhou Tianâer, she only had two yellow soul rings.
Itâs just as we had investigated. They have two Soul Elders and one Soul Grandmaster. Their cultivation is enough to crush us!
Having already confronted three-ringed soul masters before, the three from class zero did not fear them. Only after they had fought would they know what their opponents truly amounted to.
Zhou Hanyou stood her ground in the face of Tang Wulinâs charge. She raised her right hand, her three soul rings rising in sync as a thin sleet of icy light surrounded her body. The arenaâs temperature dropped as waves of glacial mist rolled off her body and her complexion slowly whitened until it was like snow. \nOn the other hand, Zhou Tianâerâs aura was different. The two were clearly born from the same mother, were of the same age, and most likely twins, yet not only was Zhou Tianâers cultivation lower than her elder sisterâs, her martial soul was different too. What appeared in her hand was not cold air, but a green ball of light bursting with vitality.
What is that?
Tang Wulin was surprised by the sight of these two martial souls. He wasnât the same ignorant kid that was newly arrived from Glorybound City anymore; after studying and battling under Wu Zhangkongâs guidance, his knowledge had deepened.
A single glance was all it took for him to discern that the twins were rarely seen elemental soul masters. Zhou Hanyou had the ice element, specifically the Ice Spirit.
On the other hand, Zhou Tianâer had the wood element; similarly, it was called Wood Spirit. However, wood-type martial souls were much rarer than ice types.
These two sisters should be twins, but their martial souls are so different. What a spectacle. It seems that their hair colors are different due to their martial souls.
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In box one.
âHanyou and Tianâer are twin sisters, but their differences were apparent since the moment they were born. Despite their parents being average commoners without soul power, their children were incredibly gifted. Hanyou has innate full soul power and the Ice Spirit martial soul. Sheâs the most gifted student weâve had in many years. Tianâer is a bit less gifted; she only had rank 8 innate soul power. Still, she has the even rarer wood spirit constitution. Furthermore, the sisters have the mental connection of twins.â Zhang Zhenpeng explained the background of his two star pupils.
Long Huantian sighed in appreciation. They really are excellent talents! No wonder Zhenpeng was so confident in his request. \nAlthough the strength of a soul master was directly tied to their soul power, quite often it was the martial soul that was more important. A three-ringed soul master with an ordinary martial soul could never catch up to a three-ringed soul master with a peak-level martial soulâthe gap was too enormous! These two girls were not ordinary by any means!
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On the competition stage.
Zhou Hanyouâs gaze clashed with Tang Wulinâs. She slowly pressed her right palm forward, sending a rippling wave of misted ice at him, obscuring his vision. He could just barely make out her unmoving figure within the mist.
Zhou Tianâerâs first soul ring lit up while a soft green light appeared on the ground. Vines grew from the light in an instant and followed her pointed finger to attack Tang Wulin.
Itâs BindâŠ
Tang Wulin didnât know whether to laugh or cry. It was simply impossible for him to not recognize it for what it was.
They were both plant-type soul masters, but Zhou Tianâerâs Wood Spirit was far more powerful than his Bluesilver Grass; her Bind was like an array of vines piercing toward him.
Although Tang Wulin was shaken, he quickly adapted to the situation. His purple soul ring rose from beneath his feet and commanded his own Bluesilver Grass to weave into a protective screen in the air. Tang Wulin charged ahead, his Bluesilver Grass shield slanted so that it deflected the onslaught of vines. He quickly advancing upon her
Unperturbed, Zhou Hanyou activated up her first soul ring.
White suddenly dominated Tang Wulinâs vision; a wall of ice formed right before him.
Zhou Hanyouâs timing was impeccable; the wall appeared just as Tang Wulin was about to remove the screenâs protection.
He would slam into it an instant later.
There was nothing else Tang Wulin could do. Although his speed was explosive, his control over it couldnât possibly compare with Xie Xie. \nTo the Sealand Academy teamâs surprise, Tang Wulin didnât show any intention of slowing down; rather, he increased his speed. He raised both his arms and lowered his head, crashing straight into the ice wall.
Bang!
Tang Wulin completely shattered the ice wall and continued his charge at Zhou Hanyou.
This guyâŠ
Zhou Hanyou stared dazedly at the sight. This was the first time she had seen someone break through her ice wall through sheer physical strength. Just what kind of freak is he!
Tang Wulin was just fifteen meters away from her. It would take him no more than an instant to reach her.
Zhou Tianâer moved next to her sister, a sweet smile gracing her lips contrasting with her sisterâs unchanging mask of indifference. \n