Douluo: Soul-Breaking spear

Chapter 152: Victory Over the New Godwind Team

To host the final matches of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, Spirit Hall specially prepared a vast arena located at the very center of Spirit City. The platform spanned an impressive hundred meters in diameter, built entirely from granite, and reinforced with a blend of rare metals and an array of spirit tools to ensure it could withstand attacks from even the most powerful Soul Emperor-level fighters without sustaining damage.

Looking straight from this monumental arena, one could see the grandeur of the Spirit Hall's Pope's Palace, situated less than a kilometer away. Spirit Hall had posted an official announcement: the final matches among the top three teams would take place directly in front of the Pope's Palace, adding further excitement to the tournament.

Today marked the second round of the finals, the first appearance for Heaven Dou Team Two.

Most teams had gathered to watch this match, as they knew that Heaven Dou Team Two, with its two Soul Kings, was one of the biggest threats they would face in the tournament. Their opponent in this round was the New Godwind Team, formed by the combined forces of the original Godwind Academy and Blazing Fire Academy. They had demonstrated their formidable strength in the previous match by easily overpowering their opponents.

Under the referee's signal, both teams stepped onto the arena. The New Godwind Team's leading members—Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang—had all delivered standout performances throughout the preliminary and qualifying rounds, earning them a reputation as star students.

However, Heaven Dou Team Two's lineup was even more daunting. Yang Potian, renowned as Heaven Dou's top student, was leading the charge. Dugu Yan had recently advanced to the Soul King level during the qualifiers. Team Heaven Dou Two had consistently overwhelmed both Godwind Academy and Blazing Fire Academy in past matches, likely motivating their merger to seek revenge.

Today's lineup for Heaven Dou Team Two consisted of Yang Potian, Yang Ping'an, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Niu Meng, Yang Tianyue, and Niu Kui. With Yang Potian at level sixty-seven, Yang Ping'an at level fifty-two, Dugu Yan at level fifty-one, Ye Lingling at level forty-nine, Niu Meng at level forty-five, Yang Tianyue at level forty-one, and Niu Kui at level thirty-eight, their combined power outclassed even Spirit Hall's own team in terms of average spirit power.

As the seven stepped forward, the referee signaled for everyone to reveal their martial souls and spirit rings. All eyes were on Yang Potian, as curiosity about this never-before-seen captain's true strength was high. No one doubted his power, but the specifics of his abilities remained unknown.

Yang Potian, calmly eyeing the New Godwind Team, summoned his Soul-Breaking Spear, revealing his spirit rings one by one—yellow, yellow, purple, black, black, black.

As he displayed his rings, the entire arena fell silent with astonishment. A ten-thousand-year fourth ring, three black rings in total, and a level sixty Soul Emperor—such a display was unprecedented in the tournament. Even the referee and the New Godwind Team were left in shock, momentarily forgetting their tasks.

Yang Potian's voice, though quiet, was firm and resonant, reaching every corner of the arena and beyond to the audience. "Yang Potian of the Po Clan, sixty-seventh level, Assault System Soul Emperor. Prepare yourselves."

Startled, the referee quickly recovered and signaled for the match to proceed, reminding the New Godwind Team to ready themselves.

The New Godwind Team hastily activated their martial souls, caught off guard by the daunting display from their opponent. Meanwhile, Heaven Dou Team Two formed a seemingly casual lineup, with Yang Potian at the forefront and the rest behind him. Though they summoned their martial souls and spirit rings, they showed no sign of engaging.

At the sound of the referee's signal, Yang Potian gripped his Soul-Breaking Spear tightly and charged forward, targeting Feng Xiaotian, the New Godwind Team's captain. In a blink, Yang Potian vanished, reappearing directly in front of Feng Xiaotian with his spear thrusting forward in a rapid, precise strike.

This was the first move in his Soul-Breaking Spear's Nine Techniques—Instant Strike.

Feng Xiaotian barely had time to react. Realizing he couldn't evade, he hastily infused his hands with soul power, forming claws reminiscent of the Swift Wind Demon Wolf to defend himself.

However, Yang Potian's strike was overwhelming, his Soul-Breaking Spear weighing an immense four thousand pounds. Feng Xiaotian's rushed defense was useless, as Yang Potian's spear tore through his soul power, shredded his martial soul's projection, and pierced his hands. Before he could even process the pain, he felt the cold tip of the spear at his throat, hovering only a hair's breadth from his life.

Yang Potian shifted his grip, rotating the spear to avoid Feng Xiaotian's neck, then swung it powerfully, striking him with enough force to send him flying out of the arena. In a single move, the New Godwind Team's captain was down, leaving his teammates in stunned silence.

Without a pause, Yang Potian turned and targeted Huo Wu. His spear shot forward like lightning, with no need to gather momentum.

Panicking, Huo Wu unleashed her third spirit ability: Repelling Fire Ring, conjuring a massive ring of fire as a barrier against Yang Potian's spear. At the same moment, Huo Wushuang launched his fourth spirit ability: Fire Impact, hoping to shield his sister from Yang Potian's relentless assault.

Yang Potian, however, was undeterred, channeling more strength into his spear. Despite the resistance of the Repelling Fire Ring, his attack smashed through, sending Huo Wu tumbling across the arena floor.

Meanwhile, Huo Wushuang's Fire Impact bore down on him in the form of a towering flame-cloaked, single-horned fire dragon. Calmly, Yang Potian met the charging dragon head-on, slicing through it with his spear. The force of his swing cut straight through the fire dragon's attack and continued forward, striking through Huo Wushuang's martial soul and soul power.

By the time Huo Wushuang realized what had happened, the edge of Yang Potian's spear hovered menacingly at his throat, like a blade ready to end him at any moment.

Yang Potian then rotated the spear and forced it downward with immense strength, pinning Huo Wushuang to the ground. His formidable attack had clearly left Huo Wushuang heavily injured.

Within just three moves, Yang Potian had overpowered the New Godwind Team's three strongest members. The remaining four team members were instantly terrified, as if confronted by an overwhelming nightmare. One of the former Godwind Team members hastily activated a wind-attribute assault spirit skill, attempting to strike Yang Potian from behind.

Yang Potian stepped forward with his right foot, turned his body 90 degrees to the left, and swept his spear upward with both hands in a move called "Moonlit Reflection." The tip of his Soul-Breaking Spear clashed with the incoming spirit skill, shattering its momentum completely, before pressing forward to strike the opponent's shoulder. With a swift twist of the spearhead, he flung the team member clear out of the arena. Yang Potian had consciously held back his strength and controlled his aim—had he not done so, he could have easily pierced his opponent's vitals or even skewered him outright.

Before the remaining three could react, Yang Potian advanced again, spear poised. The three, all Soul Elders, were hopelessly outmatched. Within three moves, all three lay defeated on the arena floor.

The match had taken only two minutes from start to finish. Yang Potian had left all seven members of the New Godwind Team battered and beaten—two thrown from the arena, five groaning in pain on the ground. Retrieving his Soul-Breaking Spear, Yang Potian turned toward the stunned referee, who, after a delayed reaction, announced in a shaky voice, "In the second round of the finals, the New Godwind Team has been fully eliminated. Victory goes to Heaven Dou Team Two."

Yang Potian didn't linger on the scene but instead led his team back to their designated area, leaving the arena to the next match. However, the audience remained transfixed, still absorbing the spectacle they had just witnessed. In particular, members of the prominent clans and sects looked on with serious expressions, their thoughts unreadable.

The crowd murmured in amazement: how could Yang Potian possess a ten-thousand-year fourth ring, which far exceeded the normal limits of absorption for a fourth spirit ring? Even more shocking was that he, at only nineteen years of age, had already reached level sixty-seven as a Soul Emperor. His talent and speed of cultivation were truly astounding.

Among the elite, Heaven Dou Team One's instructor, Qin Ming, had reached Soul Emperor at thirty-four, already renowned as one of the fastest to ever reach that level. Yet Yang Potian had shattered that record by a full fifteen years—a feat that defied comprehension.

Over at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's viewing area, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo were deep in conversation. Ning Fengzhi, looking particularly serious, spoke up, "Uncle Sword, what's your assessment of Yang Potian?"

Sword Douluo replied, his expression unusually grave, "Yang Potian is extraordinary. His spear techniques bear no resemblance to the Po Clan's traditional methods. His Soul-Breaking Spear itself is unique, unlike any others wielded by members of his clan. That first strike against Feng Xiaotian was astounding in terms of both power and precision. And that downward slash against Huo Wushuang—I could feel the hint of sword intent within it."

"This young man has an incredible understanding of spear techniques, a talent unmatched. At this rate, I wouldn't be surprised if he achieves the rank of Titled Douluo within twenty years—perhaps even sooner."

Sword Douluo paused, his tone admiring. "For one so young, his grasp on the art of cultivation is beyond belief. It's little wonder he's trained Heaven Dou Team Two to such a high standard. Fengzhi, I suggest we prepare ourselves accordingly."

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "The Po and Yu Clans have shown a clear intention to distance themselves from the Upper Three Sects. Both clans are evidently avoiding conflict with Spirit Hall and steering clear of our sect's affairs. Given their current strength, they likely surpass the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan already."

"It's becoming clearer why they've chosen this path. The Po Clan, at least, may be biding its time until Yang Potian reaches his full potential. When that day comes, who in the younger generation could stand against him?"

After a moment's reflection, Ning Fengzhi asked, "Uncle Sword, how much of his strength did Yang Potian truly show in today's match?"

Sword Douluo shook his head. "He only used his self-created techniques—none of his spirit abilities. I'd estimate he revealed about fifty percent of his strength, maybe less. My guess is that he's as strong as a Soul Sage in actual combat ability, perhaps even stronger."

Ning Fengzhi seemed to reach a decision. "Uncle Sword, I'm considering sending Rongrong to the Po Clan for training. It would benefit her growth, and it would also signal our goodwill."

Sword Douluo considered this before nodding in agreement.

In another section of the stands, Xue Qinghe sat silently, his face clouded with displeasure. Internally, he cursed Yang Potian as a fraud. In the Star Dou Forest, Yang Potian had claimed to be there for his fifth spirit ring, and Xue Qinghe had been under the impression that he was a Soul King. To think he was actually hunting his sixth ring, already at Soul Emperor level! It galled Xue Qinghe even more that Yang Potian, someone younger than him, had surpassed his own spirit power. And to top it all off, Yang Potian had even dared to hold his hand…

Many in Spirit Hall were equally shaken. The ranking Platinum Bishop's expression darkened—after all, the three prized spirit bones set aside for the champion were meant for Spirit Hall's own Golden Generation. But with Heaven Dou Team Two boasting a Soul Emperor and two Soul Kings, the Golden Generation's victory was far from certain.

Meanwhile, a striking man in golden armor within Spirit Hall caught sight of Yang Potian and was visibly taken aback by his presence.

(End of Chapter)

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