On the competition stage, heat waves rolled.
The vanguard of the Chiyan Team, a Rank 48 Power Attack System Battle Soul Ancestor, was currently flushed red, his eyes erupting with fury.
"Another one?"
"Yesterday, that Liu Yuan didn't treat us like humans, and today you, Ma Xiaotao, want to use us as a stepping stone too?!"
"Do you really think our Crimson Flame Academy is made of clay and can be easily molded!"
Even a clay man has three points of fire in him, let alone this group of young and aggressive Spirit Masters?
Being used as the background for a "one-vs-seven" sweep two days in a row was a massive humiliation for any team!
"Go to hell!"
As the referee's words "Match Start" fell, the Chiyan member let out a roar. The four spirit rings beneath his feet instantly shone, and a massive crimson fireball condensed in his hand. Carrying a scorching heat wave, he slammed it fiercely toward Ma Xiaotao, who was not far away.
He didn't hold back at all with this strike; he went all out from the start!
However, facing this aggressive attack, Ma Xiaotao only gave a cold smile, not even lifting an eyelid.
"A mere firefly's light dares to compete with the bright moon?"
She didn't even use a Spirit Ability. She simply raised her jade-like hand, and in the center of her palm, a cluster of deep red flames suddenly rose.
That was the Phoenix Evil Fire!
Although it hadn't evolved into true Ultimate Fire yet, its quality had long since surpassed ordinary fire by countless times!
"Boom—!"
The two clusters of flames collided in mid-air.
There was no evenly matched struggle as one might imagine, nor was there a violent explosion.
The cluster of Evil Fire in Ma Xiaotao's hand was like a greedy behemoth, instantly swallowing the opponent's crimson fireball whole!
Immediately after, the Evil Fire's momentum didn't decrease. It transformed into a red bolt of lightning and instantly struck the Chiyan member's chest!
"Pfft!"
The member didn't even have time to scream before he was sent flying back like a kite with its string cut, crashing heavily onto the ground below the competition stage and passing out instantly.
Silence!
A deathly silence!
The entire audience watched this scene dumbstruck, even forgetting to breathe.
One move!
Just one move!
No flashy techniques, no complex tactics—it was pure, raw power crushing the opponent!
"Next."
Ma Xiaotao withdrew her palm as casually as if she had just swatted a fly. Her cold gaze looked directly at the Chiyan Team's rest area. Her voice wasn't loud, yet it echoed throughout the venue.
The subsequent matches turned entirely into a one-sided slaughter.
The Chiyan Team members went up one by one, and were sent flying out of the arena one by one.
Even Xiao Huo, who possessed the Fire Cloud Staff Spirit and had caused Liu Yuan a bit of trouble yesterday, appeared completely vulnerable when facing Ma Xiaotao.
Before he could even make a move, Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix Fire Wire shattered his Spirit defense. He was burnt to a crisp and rolled off the stage screaming.
As for the Chiyan Team captain, the Rank 50-something Spirit King Chi Xiao, he had originally thought to rely on his level advantage to maneuver for a bit.
But in the face of Ma Xiaotao's terrifying Spirit Saint-level pressure and the Phoenix Evil Fire that was enough to incinerate all things, his so-called advantage was simply a joke.
"Phoenix Meteor Shower!"
Ma Xiaotao gave a soft shout, and a rain of fire poured down from the sky.
The defensive Spirit Ability Chi Xiao released with all his might disintegrated instantly before this terrifying fire rain. He was immediately swallowed by the sea of flames. Had the referee not intervened in time, he might have lost his life on the spot!
"Shrek Academy wins! Ma Xiaotao, a One-vs-Seven Sweep!"
When the referee announced the result with a trembling voice, the entire Star Luo Plaza completely boiled over!
"Oh my god! A real One-vs-Seven Sweep!"
"Too terrifying! Is this the strength of the Shrek captain?"
"Compared to that Liu Yuan yesterday, Ma Xiaotao is simply brutal! It was a total steamroll! She didn't give her opponents any room to breathe at all!"
"As expected, Shrek is still Shrek. Once they get serious, no one can stop them!"
The cheers and screams of the audience rose and fell like waves crashing one after another.
Those who had questioned Shrek yesterday due to the incident of Xuan Zi being captured all shut their mouths now, replaced by deep awe.
In the face of absolute strength, all rumors and gossip appeared pale and powerless.
Many people even began to compare Ma Xiaotao and Liu Yuan.
"Although Liu Yuan also did a one-vs-seven yesterday, to be fair, Ma Xiaotao won much more easily!"
"Yeah, Liu Yuan had to put in a bit of effort when fighting that Xiao Huo, but Ma Xiaotao was a complete one-hit kill!"
"This is the gap between a seven-ring Spirit Saint and a five-ring Spirit King! I think the Sun Moon Team is in trouble for tomorrow's match!"
"I'm betting on Shrek to win! Ma Xiaotao is too strong, practically invincible!"
Of course, a small portion of Liu Yuan's die-hard fans were still arguing back:
"Hmph, what's so great about having a high level? Our Captain Liu Yuan is a Soul Engineer; who knows what high-tier spirit tools he might pull out! It's not certain who would win if they really fought!"
"Exactly! Captain Liu Yuan hasn't even shown his full strength yet!"
However, these voices were quickly drowned out by the wave of support for Shrek.
Inside the rest area.
Watching Ma Xiaotao enjoy the cheers of the entire stadium, Xuan Zi smiled so hard the wrinkles on his face blossomed. The gloom from last night was swept away.
"Good! Well done, Xiao Tao!"
Xuan Zi praised unclearly while stuffing a chicken leg into his mouth:
"This is the Aura of our Shrek! This is what a Shrek student should be like!"
"After this battle, all those voices questioning us will have to shut up!"
Dai Yueheng and the others also stepped forward to congratulate her, their eyes full of admiration.
Ma Xiaotao did not become complacent because of everyone's praise. She took a deep breath to calm the restless Evil Fire in her body, then turned and walked off the stage.
However, she didn't return to Shrek's rest area but instead walked straight toward the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's direction.
At this time, the Sun Moon Team members were preparing to leave.
Seeing Ma Xiaotao walking over aggressively, Xiao Hongchen and the others instinctively blocked the way in front of Liu Yuan, looking wary.
But Liu Yuan just waved his hand dismissively, signaling for everyone to step back, and then calmly looked at the red-robed woman who had walked up to him.
The two locked eyes, and it felt as if sparks were flying in the air.
One was the favored daughter of Shrek who had just completed a one-vs-seven feat and was at the peak of her fame.
The other was the mysterious and unfathomable Genius captain of the Sun Moon Team who had also achieved a One-vs-Seven Sweep.
At this moment, the gaze of the entire venue was focused on these two people.
Ma Xiaotao slightly raised her chin, her phoenix eyes burning with intense Battle Intent as she stared fixedly at Liu Yuan. Her red lips parted slightly, her voice cold and proud:
"Captain Liu Yuan."
"In tomorrow's match..."
"Do you dare to be the first to take the stage and clash directly with me?"
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