Sorry! My Qilin... Is Immune to Fire!

Face was what Yan wanted most, and yet Liang Hao was showing off so arrogantly. How could Yan stand it?

Without another word, Yan activated a Soul Skill. "First Soul Skill-Hell Magma Surge!"

"Boom!"

As the first yellow ring on his body slowly floated into view, Yan's killing move came crashing down.

The First Soul Skill, Hell Magma Surge, was his primary means of launching a powerful attack.

The moment he unleashed it, a beam shot out from Yan, carrying a terrifying heat. It swept forward like a massive wave of magma, ready to burn everything in its path.

After using the Soul Skill, Yan's face immediately filled with smug satisfaction.

Even Xie Yue did not dare take this attack head-on, so Yan was completely confident he could defeat Liang Hao in an instant.

And if he defeated Liang Hao with his First Soul Skill, he would save even more face, since he too would have used only one Soul Ring.

Once his opponent lost, he would have a hard time finding an excuse.

Thinking this, Yan waited for Liang Hao to fall.

But what he imagined was one thing; reality was another.

Powerful as Hell Magma Surge was, Liang Hao's defense and energy were nothing to scoff at either.

Putting Liang Hao's terrifying physique aside, his First Soul Skill was extraordinary as well.

Faced with the so-called killing move, Liang Hao responded calmly, murmuring his assessment:

"So this is the so-called Flame Lord?"

"This move is swift and fierce, but it lacks power. It's nothing more than a blast of condensed fire elements!"

"Five Elements Fusion-Fire Element Control!"

"Break!"

Liang Hao activated his Soul Ring, stretched out his right hand, and casually swept it aside.

An unimaginable power of control erupted from his hand, stopping Hell Lava Surge in its tracks. Yan's shockwave immediately broke apart.

It was as simple as eating and drinking. The so-called technique meant nothing.

The move also left everyone watching from the sidelines dumbfounded.

Why had Yan's attack been useless against Liang Hao?

Xie Yue and Hu Liena exchanged glances, but neither had an answer.

Yan, who had been so smug, was even more shocked and disbelieving. He had watched his own attack collapse with his own eyes.

He demanded an answer:

"Wh-what happened?"

"How could my Hell Magma Surge just fall apart for no reason? Kid, what exactly is your Soul Skill?!"

He had, of course, seen that the First Soul Ring floating around Liang Hao was a thousand-year ring, and he knew Hu Liena had not lied.

He had been shocked at first too, but he had not expected his Soul Skill to become completely useless.

Just what ability did Liang Hao's Soul Skill have? Could it deal with his killing move unconditionally?

In an instant, Yan's expression changed drastically, filled with astonishment.

Liang Hao, however, remained calm. He said mildly, "I told you, that Soul Skill of yours is nothing but a blast of condensed fire elements."

"My First Soul Skill is Five Elements Fusion, and my Martial Soul is the Five Elements Qilian. I already have mastery over the elements of the five elements."

"As long as I have enough Soul Power, I can easily neutralize attacks made against me with the elements of the five elements."

"On the other hand, I can use the elements of the five elements to counterattack as I please."

"Brother Yan, that move of yours really is good, but unfortunately, I was born to counter it. In the end, the so-called Flame Lord is nothing more than a lord of ordinary fire."

"Even if you're more than ten levels above me, my Soul Power is boosted by my Soul Skill. Unless your Soul Power far surpasses mine, you simply can't do any effective damage to me."

Liang Hao explained this to Yan only because he was a good person and wanted to win people over to his side in the future.

Otherwise, faced with an idiot like Yan, he would not have bothered wasting a single word and would have attacked long ago.

But his explanation only made the others' hearts pound harder.

What did he mean, control over the elements of the five elements? What did he mean, he could easily neutralize attacks made with them?

Wasn't that just cheating?

The elements of the five elements were so common, yet he naturally countered them. Wasn't he invincible from birth?

After hearing this, Yan began to panic.

"A natural counter?"

"Ordinary fire? Control over the elements of the five elements?"

"This... no, there's no such Soul Skill in the world!"

Liang Hao said, "You're just scared."

"Who's scared? What's with all that flashy nonsense? Don't think you can frighten me, kid!" Yan retorted.

"Isn't it just elemental control? It can't be as ridiculous as you say!"

"This is just psychological warfare! You can resist damage from fire, but can you resist the energy impact of the Soul Skill itself?!"

"Second Soul Skill-Granite Rock!"

"Third Soul Skill-Hell Flames!"

Yan absolutely refused to believe what Liang Hao had said. It was nothing but psychological tactics.

So he could be immune to elemental damage, but could he be immune to physical attacks too?

Yan's Second Soul Skill, Granite Rock, strengthened his physique, while his Third Soul Skill, Hell Flames, was a large-scale attack that could also strengthen him.

As soon as he finished speaking, rocklike formations appeared on Yan's body, and a great mass of flames surged up from the ground.

Without another word, Yan charged forward, intent on defeating Liang Hao with the most direct physical attack.

But Liang Hao merely shook his head and let him come.

When Yan drew close, he threw a punch, and Liang Hao answered with a punch of his own.

"Bang!"

The two forces collided in an instant. Still unconvinced, Yan said, "I refuse to believe I can't even beat you in hand-to-hand combat!"

But the moment he finished speaking, he felt the terrifying power erupt from Liang Hao's fist.

The next second, Yan could not withstand it and was sent flying.

"Bang!"

He crashed bodily into the ground, a wretched sight that made the onlookers' hearts tremble.

Liang Hao also waved a hand casually, dispersing the flames on the ground.

He said again, "Sorry, I've taken Whale Rubber to temper my body. Hand-to-hand combat is another one of my strengths."

"All right, Brother Yan, let's end your lesson here. It wasn't very interesting, but you did put in the effort."

Liang Hao looked utterly unperturbed, as though he did not care at all. The sight made Yan tremble all over.

Yan also knew he had lost the fight outright.

Unwilling to accept it, he slammed the ground in anger. "Damn it!"

"You little brat! How can someone who just awakened his Martial Soul be this ridiculous?!"

"You, you..."

"Am I really countered by this kid, with no chance to fight back at all?!"

Watching from the side, Hu Liena and Xie Yue were both at a loss. Yan seemed rather pitiful.

But they were also astonished. They truly had not expected Liang Hao to be this powerful.

Liang Hao's First Soul Skill gave him control over the elements of the five elements, and both his offense and defense had reached an incomprehensible level.

Yan's Martial Soul was the Flame Lord, the very embodiment of the fire element.

Wasn't he completely suppressed?

No matter how strong he was, he was still the fire element, and the fire element was exactly what Liang Hao controlled. He was countered at the level of the underlying code.

From now on, Yan would probably never have a chance to get his own back.

Xie Yue remarked from the side, "Nana, I understand now why you praised him."

"This boy truly is terrifying."

"Although he defeated Yan because his Martial Soul naturally countered him, his own abilities are just as ridiculous."

"I'll talk to Yan. From now on, you should spend more time with Liang Hao!"