Master of Nine Stars

But... the Snow Grudge Spirit was, after all, an extremely high-level Snow Realm Soul Beast.

However, Gao Lingwei's Soul Skill came from a mere low-level, elite-grade Snow Grudge Spirit. As a result, its so-called ability to hinder a Soul Martial Artist's Casting wasn't actually very effective.

To be generous, even if Bai Ming were truly caught by Resentful Spirit Entanglement, being interrupted even once out of twenty Castings would be the best-case scenario.

But at this level of competition, a single small mistake could cost them the entire match. There was no room for even the slightest error!

What's more, the Snow Grudge Spirit also had the effect of a Mental Shock. But its greatest power was its intimidating presence—the psychological shock it inflicted on an opponent, putting them constantly on edge.

"Careful! He's hiding a Snow Grudge Spirit behind him!" Baishan's voice surfaced in Bai Ming's mind.

Being twins meant having a shared field of vision.

Even without Baishan saying anything, Bai Ming had already seen the insidious Snow Grudge Spirit through her brother's eyes.

Gao Lingwei had been holding back Resentful Spirit Entanglement, waiting for the perfect moment to catch her opponent off guard.

After all, while the Snow Grudge Spirit was fast, at the national tournament level, any opponent on high alert could avoid getting entangled.

But it didn't matter. As long as Gao Lingwei maintained the skill, the little Snow Grudge Spirit would relentlessly and automatically track its target until it finally wrapped around their body!

To destroy the spirit, one either had to possess a Spiritually Materialized Bailing Vine like Rong Taotao to whip it apart, or they had to wait for the spirit's Soul Power to dissipate and for it to vanish on its own.

'In your dreams!' A chill ran down Bai Ming's spine. She finally stopped humming. Faced with such a dangerous situation, she had no choice but to go all out!

Besides, she was currently tracking Rong Taotao's position and didn't have time to keep her eyes on Gao Lingwei.

Bai Ming thrust out her right hand, aiming at the space directly between the two of them. Instantly, within the misty arena, water droplets began to swirl and gather. This was clearly a Water Dragon Tornado, meant to block the path between them.

At the same time, Bai Ming quickly moved away. She wasn't just blocking their path; she was actively repositioning herself!

A double precaution!

At that moment, her caution was at its absolute peak!

Everyone could see how much this match meant to her. There was no question—she was determined to win!

And she wasn't about to give Rong Taotao the slightest opening!

On the sidelines,

Xia Fangran frowned and couldn't help but sigh. "They're just too cautious. They aren't giving us any openings!"

At his words, Yang Chunxi nodded, her expression grave.

Even an eagle uses its full strength to hunt a rabbit. This principle was perfectly embodied by the Bai siblings.

Bai Ming quickly dodged away from Rong Taotao's attack, her gaze instantly shifting to Gao Lingwei!

By the time she looked back at Goddess Wei, her opponent was already covered in a blanket of pristine white snow.

Elite-Grade · Iron Snow Armor!

*Haaa...*

The moment Bai Ming began to chant, she saw the Patterned Mask charge toward Baishan once more.

At the same time, Gao Lingwei's ruthless voice echoed across the arena: "I'm your opponent!"

And through her brother's eyes, Bai Ming knew he wasn't engaging. Instead, he was continuously retreating toward the range of the Water Prison Whip, trying to lure Gao Lingwei into a trap.

Just then, an explosion rang out beside her!

BANG!

"Huh?" Bai Ming's face filled with astonishment as she whipped her head around.

She was shocked to see that Rong Taotao hadn't charged into the rapidly forming Water Dragon Tornado at all. Instead, using a Snow Burst Ball in his hand, he had abruptly changed direction and was now rocketing straight toward her!

And to her surprise, Rong Taotao's ruthless tone was a perfect match for Gao Lingwei's!

'Had they... grown up in the same training environment?'

"Where! Are! You! Looking!?"

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