Soul Land: Legend of Saint Seiya

Chapter 169: The Seven-in-One Fusion Skill is Broken

The sun had passed its zenith, and the blazing heat blanketed the square. Although the temperature was high, it had no effect on the soul masters present. All eyes were on the two teams stepping onto the competition stage in front of the Pope's Palace, preparing for the semifinals.

Tang San and Dai Mubai, as the captain and vice-captain of the Shrek team, stood at the forefront.

On the opposing side, leading the Spirit Hall Academy team was Qian Renxue, followed by Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan—the three Soul Kings of the Golden Generation. Their aura alone caused the Shrek Seven Devils to involuntarily take a few steps back.

"Begin the match!"

The red-robed cardinal, acting as referee, cast a mocking glance at the Shrek team. Seizing the moment when Shrek's momentum had been suppressed by the Spirit Hall team, he immediately announced the start of the battle.

"Change formation!"

At Tang San's shout, the Shrek Seven Devils swiftly retreated and formed a circle.

At the core of the circle stood Ning Rongrong and Oscar, the two auxiliary system soul masters.

Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others moved quickly around Ning Rongrong and Oscar, forming a rotating shield. Although none of them had yet released their martial souls, intense waves of soul power radiated from their bodies and gathered furiously toward the center.

"It really is the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill!"

Qian Renxue smiled knowingly. Bibi Dong and the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo also maintained calm expressions, while Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, who had been unaware of this strategy, were visibly shocked. They couldn't comprehend what the Shrek Seven Devils were doing.

Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tyron—the substitute with the highest soul power—moved in perfect synchronization. Their steps followed a peculiar rhythm, and the soul power fluctuations from their bodies created a distinct trajectory that spread outward in waves.

At the center of the formation, Ning Rongrong and Oscar held hands and closed their eyes. Ning Rongrong emitted a dazzling nine-colored radiance, while Oscar's body glowed faintly red. These two beams of light intertwined and surged upward.

"This is… the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill!"

Ning Fengzhi finally recognized Shrek's tactic. He stood up abruptly, glancing sideways at Bibi Dong, whose expression remained calm, while Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo wore smug, mocking smiles.

Something's wrong!

Ning Fengzhi felt a pang of unease. It was highly likely that the Spirit Hall had anticipated Shrek's strategy and prepared a countermeasure in advance.

On the stage, Shrek quickly changed formation again. The seven of them now stood in a straight line, with Tang San at the forefront, followed by Dai Mubai and the others in sequence.

Ning Rongrong and Oscar stood at the rear.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Oscar cheekily hugged Ning Rongrong from behind, his faint red glow abruptly turning pink as it poured into her body.

Absorbing Oscar's energy, Ning Rongrong activated her Fusion Ring Skill. A vibrant rainbow of light exploded from her and shot directly into Zhu Zhuqing, who stood in front of her.

Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, Tyron, and Dai Mubai each received and merged the transmitted energy, passing it forward in turn. This cascading process resulted in the combined soul power of all seven being concentrated entirely in Tang San.

"Clear Sky Hammer!"

Tang San summoned the Clear Sky Hammer, its overwhelming aura resonating with the immense energy coursing through him.

However, just as Tang San prepared to unleash their ultimate attack, Qian Renxue sneered. With a subtle gesture, the Spirit Hall team's aura shifted.

"Break it."

At her command, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan unleashed their soul skills simultaneously, their coordinated attack targeting the weak points in Shrek's Seven-in-One Fusion Skill.

A shockwave rippled through the arena as the coordinated attack shattered the fusion formation.

Tang San staggered back, coughing up blood as the overwhelming energy backfired, unable to find a proper outlet.

The Shrek Seven Devils were thrown into disarray, their combined soul power dissipating in an instant.

"What's wrong? Did your secret technique fail?" Qian Renxue mocked, her tone dripping with disdain.

Tang San's grip on the Clear Sky Hammer tightened, his eyes blazing with determination. Even though their Seven-in-One Fusion Skill had been broken, he refused to admit defeat.

Tang San shouted as surging dark light erupted from his left palm. In the next moment, the massive Clear Sky Hammer materialized in his hand.

Tang San's eyes remained tightly shut as he raised the colossal hammer over his head with a single hand. The intricate patterns on the hammer suddenly glowed, bursting forth with dazzling dark-gold radiance. Tang San seemed to merge entirely with the Clear Sky Hammer.

"Martial Soul True Body?"

Bibi Dong exclaimed, but then quickly shook her head. "No, Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer only has the form but not the essence. It's far from reaching the level of a Martial Soul True Body."

In the original timeline, the Shrek Seven Devils had all reached the Soul Elder stage, which allowed Tang San's soul power to surge above level 70 during their Seven-in-One Fusion Skill. However, the current team lineup was far weaker than the original, and the boost Tang San received barely pushed him halfway into the Soul Sage realm.

"Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique!"

Tang San knew his current state wouldn't last long. To secure victory, he had to act decisively. With a tremendous swing of the oversized Clear Sky Hammer, he unleashed the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique.

"Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan—proceed as planned!"

Qian Renxue commanded, her golden longsword in hand as she charged forward to meet the Clear Sky Hammer head-on.

Clang!

Sword met hammer with a resounding clash, sending shockwaves rippling through the entire arena.

"Damn it!"

Tang San cursed under his breath. The Clear Sky Hammer was simply too heavy for him to wield effectively. He realized that if he swung it even a few more times, he would completely exhaust himself.

Just as Tang San braced himself to forcefully execute a second strike, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan—three Soul Kings—had already launched a lightning-fast assault on the Shrek formation.

The Seven-in-One Fusion Skill required the soul power of all seven members to converge onto a single individual. Its greatest weakness was that the remaining six members had to maintain a static formation to ensure uninterrupted energy flow.

"Third Soul Skill: Moon Blade Slash!"

Xie Yue's third soul ring lit up as he unleashed his skill. Two crescent blades flew from his hands, tracing elegant arcs through the air toward the rear of the Shrek lineup—specifically targeting Oscar.

The optimal target for breaking the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill would have been Ning Rongrong, who activated the Fusion Ring. Without her, the technique could not be executed at all.

However, Ning Rongrong was the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a figure of significant status. With Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo watching from the stands, Xie Yue had to show some respect. Instead, he shifted his focus to Oscar, whose humble origins made him a much safer target.

Ning Rongrong's ability to initiate the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill depended on the vast soul power Oscar provided. Taking him out would have the same result.

The rules of the Soul Master Tournament prohibited the use of external tools like soul devices—not that Oscar could afford any. Defenseless in combat, he could only watch helplessly as the crescent blades flew toward him. Worse still, he couldn't move, as interrupting the energy transfer would have the same disastrous outcome.

With a pained cry, Oscar was struck, sent flying like a broken kite, and rendered unconscious.

"Ning Rongrong, for the sake of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, let's not escalate this."

After eliminating Oscar, Xie Yue appeared behind Ning Rongrong. His sharp moon blade rested lightly against her neck as he spoke in an even tone.

"I… I forfeit!"

Ning Rongrong, her face as pale as a sheet, trembled uncontrollably and stammered her surrender.

(End of Chapter)

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