Soul Land—Chapter 105: Zhu Zhuqing Instantly Defeats Ah San
After the initial attack, Zhu Zhuqing activated her third soul skill, Star Shadow Phantom Kill. Her figure instantly split into three identical phantom clones, each of which appeared to be the real her.
Tang San was startled and quickly adjusted his strategy. Blue Silver Grass spread out from his feet, surrounding his body and rapidly extending outward, forming an impenetrable patch of grass.
Immediately afterward, his eyes flickered, and the Purple Demon Eye opened instantly. The Purple Demon Pupil, which had long reached the Micro-level, could penetrate the subtle, from the appearance to the details, and detect the subtle changes of the target.
However, at this moment, Tang San could only vaguely distinguish the movements of the four Zhu Zhuqings—her own body and the three clones—and couldn't tell which was the real one.
"Damn it! If my Purple Demon Eye reaches the Mustard Seed Realm, these illusions and phantoms won't be invisible to me!" Tang San secretly cursed. He hated that his Purple Demon Eye had only reached the Micro-Realm when he was six years old, but now he had been unable to break through to the next level.
"Since I can't tell, then just destroy them all!"
Tang San snorted coldly. With a series of mechanisms clicking, four Godly Zhuge Crossbows were summoned from his soul guidance device.
Under his control, aided by the Blue Silver Grass, he aimed all four crossbows at the four Zhu Zhuqings simultaneously and pulled the triggers. Sixty-four crossbow arrows shot out like meteors, whistling through the air and attacking all four Zhu Zhuqings at once.
'No matter which one you are, don't think you'll escape this attack!' Tang San thought fiercely. He believed that, under the formidable power of Godly Zhuge crossbows, Zhu Zhuqing's clones wouldn't be able to withstand it completely, and her real body would be exposed.
Fourth Soul Skill — Hell Star Domain.
As her words fell, a 'shadow curtain' roughly 40 meters in diameter suddenly appeared. Shadows and starlight intertwined within the curtain, creating a chaotic and indistinct space that completely concealed Zhu Zhuqing's breath and figure.
Within this space, Zhu Zhuqing's attack power increased by 80%, and she gained the ability to teleport three times.
Although this shadow curtain space wasn't very large—roughly the size of a basketball court—don't forget that the clone created by Zhu Zhuqing's third soul skill, Star Shadow Phantom Kill, could also release other soul skills.
This caused the space within the Hell Star Domain to expand instantly, completely enveloping Tang San, who was at its center. All he could see were shadows and starlight, which obscured his vision.
The strange interplay of starlight and inky shadows made it impossible to tell direction. Tang San was caught within it, his heartbeat accelerating.
He opened the Purple Demon Eye, continuously projecting hidden weapons such as bone-penetrating nails in all directions, trying to pinpoint Zhu Zhuqing's location.
Unfortunately, in this situation, Tang San felt like a lamb to slaughter. He could only hope to fight back after the opponent revealed her position.
"Damn it! She's in the dark, and I'm in the light. My hidden weapons aren't hidden to her at all!"
Tang San cursed inwardly. His heart was full of helplessness and anxiety.
He had considered retreating from this star field, but this hell star field moves with Zhu Zhuqing, as a control system soul master, his speed is not as fast as Zhu Zhuqing.
He gritted his teeth and groaned, and the ribs behind him began to bulge upwards. Eight purple columns erupted from his body—his external soul bones, the Eight Spider Lance.
As soon as the Eight Spider Lances emerged, Tang San's aura changed dramatically. A powerful force surged through his body, amplifying all his attributes.
"This range-based soul skill will consume a lot of soul power, and I can't maintain it forever. I just need to keep moving forward, survive this period, and victory will be mine!"
Tang San kicked the ground fiercely. With the incredible reverse thrust of the Eight Spider Lance, he shot forward like an arrow from a bow.
Unfortunately, Zhu Zhuqing's fighting style was pure one-hit kill. From the moment they summoned their martial souls to when Zhu Zhuqing deployed the Hell Star Domain, Tang San realized his situation was deteriorating. He changed his strategy, but less than a minute had passed.
"Buzz~~"
A sharp sound sliced through the air. Tang San's heart tightened—Zhu Zhuqing had locked onto his position and was about to launch a fatal attack.
He had no time to think. Instinctively, he dodged to the side, waving the Eight Spider Lance behind him for defense.
Loud clangs echoed as Zhu Zhuqing's attack was blocked by the Eight Spider Lance, but the force was still enough to numb Tang San's body and cause him unbearable pain.
"Corrosion? No, the teacher said her soul power is corrosive."
"That was close!" Tang San thought. "But since you dare to get close, this is your end."
In his Purple Demon Eye, he saw the vague figure of Zhu Zhuqing, which brought a fleeting sense of relief. Then he activated his third soul skill, Spider Web Restrain, costing him about one-third of his soul power.
A large spider web made of blue-silver grass shot swiftly toward her. "My spider web is extremely sticky—you can't run away!"
Tang San rushed toward her, while various hidden weapons shot out from his cuffs, collar, waist, and legs—like a rain of deadly projectiles.
At that moment, his vision suddenly blurred. The figure he had locked onto disappeared instantly.
Immediately afterward, several sounds of wind breaking reached his ears. His old strength was nearly exhausted, and his new power had yet to fully manifest. It was his most vulnerable moment. He could only focus his soul power on the Eight Spider Lance to passively defend.
"Third Soul Skill — Star Shadow Phantom Kill!"
"Second Soul Skill — Hell Hundred Claws!"
The terrifying Star Eclipse effect made him more frightened. The intense pain from the Eight Spider Lance just now left lingering fear.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
A series of sharp breaking sounds rang out.
"Puff—Wow—"
Tang San suddenly spat a mouthful of blood. His face turned pale instantly as he was struck by Zhu Zhuqing's attack and fell heavily to the ground.
Only seven of the Eight Spider Lances remained behind him; the middle one had shattered. It was hard to tell whether it was blood or soul power. A strange light flickered at the broken end.
Tang San lay on the ground, feeling every bone in his body seemed to be falling apart. His soul power was nearly depleted.
Zhu Zhuqing sheathed her Hell Star Domain, and the battlefield returned to clarity before everyone.
She stood proudly, while Tang San lay pale, weak, and breath shallow. The Eight Spider Lance dimmed.
"What!" Yu Xiaogang's Eyes contracted sharply. "Xiao San lost—how is that possible? Less than a minute has passed!"
"Brother San!" Xiao Wu covered her mouth and screamed, rushing onto the battlefield at high speed.
Zhu Zhuqing snorted coldly, turned, and walked toward the Royal Fighting Team.
Tang San, sprawled on the ground, had a flash of unwillingness in his eyes. His face was red with frustration. "How could this happen? I didn't even touch her, yet I've already lost! I can't beat Ling Qianyao, but how did she beat me?!"
He clenched his fists, determination flashing in his eyes. "No! I haven't given up yet. This battle isn't over!"
He reached into his sleeve with fierce resolve, but before he could move, Ling Qianyao stepped heavily onto his right hand with a sword-intent-filled foot.
"Ah san, don't seek death," Ling Qianyao said coldly.
(End of this chapter)