MTLNOVEL Chapter 173: Chapter 170: Ten Consecutive Wins
As they watched Li Yu on the stage, everyone was stunned.
Shouldn't the strongest contestant come out last?
No matter how strong someone is, if they come out at the start, can they really endure the Soul Power consumption?
Even with immense strength, being only a Fifth-Ring Spirit Ancestor, they would surely face limitations and eventually be at a disadvantage.
After all, Tang San from Shrek Academy was also a Fifth-Ring Spirit Ancestor.
Members from Spirit Hall Academy, such as Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan, were all at the Fifth-Ring Spirit Ancestor level as well.
"What is she trying to do?"
"Is she planning to show her personal strength and then forgo the chance to be the first to advance, directly competing for the second spot?"
"Could she be confident enough to sweep all fourteen opponents?"
"...Are you awake?"
The crowd murmured in discussion.
Naturally, their eyes turned to Qian Yu Academy, where Dugu Bo was leisurely sitting, seemingly lost in thought.
Cai Xu appeared calm on the outside, but inside he was deeply unsettled.
He didn't know Li Yu true strength.
The order of appearance had been decided by Li Yu.
As the acting dean, he naturally wouldn't question the "boss's" decision.
Bibi Dong, reclining in her high chair, glanced at Qian Renxue, and their eyes met.
Qian Renxue smiled, her gaze full of aggression.
Bibi Dong was slightly taken aback, not understanding why Qian Renxue suddenly wore such an expression.
Could she really believe that Li Yu alone could defeat all fourteen opponents?
Meanwhile, the process continued as usual.
The results of the drawing were announced: Shrek first player, Tai Long, was assigned number one; Li Yu was assigned number two; and the member from Spirit Hall Academy would go third.
"The match begins," the referee said, glancing at the two competitors who stood ready.
"I Give Up!" Tai Long didn't hesitate for a second.
After all, he was only a Third-Ring Spirit Elder, and he knew he was no match for Li Yu.
His strategy was to conserve energy for the upcoming team battles, which were much more important.
This was the strategy set by Tang San—if it was clear they couldn't win, they would concede immediately, allowing Qian Yu Academy and Spirit Hall Academy to wear each other out.
Tai Long was determined to follow through.
"Please," Li Yu smiled, his gaze turning to the members of Spirit Hall.
The member from Spirit Hall Academy, though a Fourth-Ring Spirit Ancestor, knew well the gap between his abilities and Li Yu.
But he didn't hesitate. The moment Li Yu spoke, he released his Martial Spirit and charged straight at Li Yu.
At the same time, his Soul Rings began to glow, and he activated his four Soul Skills one after another.
Snap!
Li Yu didn't release any Soul Rings; he simply snapped his fingers.
Then, countless green willow branches appeared out of thin air, binding the opponent tightly and casually throwing him off the stage.
This entire process was seamless; no matter how hard he tried, the opponent couldn't even make a dent in the willow branches.
"Next," Li Yu said calmly.
Everyone's expressions grew even more serious.
A Fourth-Ring Spirit Ancestor, level 45, was dealt with so easily?
And moreover...
Li Yu didn't even release his Martial Spirit, yet he could manipulate the elemental power to use these wood-element willow branches?
What level of mastery was required to achieve this? Just how deeply did his affinity with the wood element go?
It became clear to everyone that Li Yu hadn't even begun to reveal his full strength.
Second Match:
Shrek Academy sent out Jiang Zhu, who also immediately conceded. That was three consecutive wins.
Third Match:
Spirit Hall Academy sent out their auxiliary Soul Master, who also conceded. Four consecutive wins.
Fourth Match:
Shrek Academy sent out Jing Ling, who also immediately conceded. That made five consecutive wins.
Fifth Match:
Spirit Hall Academy sent out Yan.
"You're strong, but it ends here!" Yan eyes locked on Li Yu as he released his Martial Spirit.
Next, he used his second Soul Skill, Granite Rock, and his body became enveloped in lava, making him appear much larger.
"Hell Lava Burst!" Yan first Soul Ring glowed, and the ground cracked open. Hot magma surged up from the cracks and charged toward Li Yu.
At the same time, his fifth Soul Ring also lit up. The combined powers of fire and earth formed a tempest, and intense flames erupted.
For a moment, the arena was covered in smoke and dust.
"Finally, it's not a one-hit kill..."
The crowd's vision was obstructed, and they couldn't see the situation clearly, but they all breathed a sigh of relief.
At least, Yan, a fellow Fifth-Ring Spirit Ancestor, wasn't killed instantly, which made them feel a sense of hope.
However, just then, a mocking voice rang out: "Playing with fire in front of me? You're clearly not up to the task!"
The crowd was taken aback.
Then, within the whirlwind of sand and stones, a green light flashed.
Suddenly, the willow branches appeared again, but this time, they didn't emerge from the void.
Instead...
A willow tree, about thirty meters tall, rapidly grew up from the ground!
The sandstorm froze in place.
Li Yu didn't control the earth element, but...
Why plant trees in areas with soil erosion?
Because trees' roots "stabilize" the soil. In other words, wood is naturally the nemesis of earth.
Just like now.
Thus, Li Yu words, "Playing with fire in front of me, you're not qualified," became clear, because Yan was left with only fire!
The magma that was heading straight for Li Yu suddenly stopped in midair as if controlled.
Then, with a flick of his hand, Li Yu gathered all the magma in front of him, forming a ball of lava.
This lava ball, however, was compressed to the size of a human head.
"This is impossible!" Yan pupils constricted, filled with fear.
Unlike everyone else, he was directly experiencing the force of his released power being ripped away by Li Yu.
How could this be something a Fifth-Ring Spirit Ancestor could do?
This level of elemental control must surely be more powerful than the water element talent he had mastered!
"I'll return it to you," Li Yu said with a wave of his hand, sending the lava ball flying toward Yan.
Yan pupils constricted as he quickly dodged.
But a vine suddenly shot up from the ground, binding his feet.
There was no way to escape.
Boom!
A loud explosion followed, and after the smoke cleared, the crowd looked on.
The referee had blocked Yan path.
"Qian Yu Academy, Li Yu, ten consecutive wins."