Seven-Colored Evil Tiger vs. Earthshaking Rhinoceros

Wang Xiaofeng finished a night of cultivation and quietly sensed the growth in his Soul Power. He had not expected the Mimetic Cultivation Ground to boost him even more after gaining his Third Soul Ring.

His overall cultivation speed had only dropped slightly. Perhaps he could catch up to Dai Mubai in less than two years—provided Dai Mubai did not have a Mimetic Cultivation Ground.

Once they returned to the academy, he could peacefully experiment with his Martial Soul. What passive soul skill had the Third Soul Ring added to it?

"Xiaofeng, come out and eat breakfast," Oscar called from outside the Mimetic Cultivation Ground.

"I'm coming."

Wang Xiaofeng headed to the cafeteria with Oscar. As soon as they arrived, they saw Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun eating breakfast.

Oscar had now broken his habit of sleeping in. Every morning, he even ran two laps with Wang Xiaofeng. He still did not bother much with his appearance, though, looking like a greasy middle-aged uncle.

Dai Mubai was now training with Ma Hongjun. The exercise was quite effective, and the money spent on each Medicinal Bath was pocket change to Dai Mubai.

Dai Mubai's life was currently very regimented. He trained in the mornings, chased girls in the afternoons, went to the Great Spirit Arena at night, then returned to his dormitory to meditate after his matches.

"By the way, Xiaofeng, are you going to the Great Spirit Arena tonight?"

"Sure. I can test the practical effects of my Third Soul Skill while I'm at it."

Wang Xiaofeng agreed to Dai Mubai's suggestion. Among the Soul Elders at the Great Spirit Arena, they should be among the lowest in terms of level alone. That was what made an Adverse Situation interesting.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun wanted to watch as well, so the four of them agreed to meet at the academy entrance that evening.

Cultivation time flew by, and soon night had arrived.

Wang Xiaofeng followed the other three to the Great Spirit Arena in Suotuo City. Oscar and Ma Hongjun headed for the stands first, while Wang Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai went to register.

Looking at the 2v2 Registration Window ahead, Dai Mubai asked, "Xiaofeng, what should we call our combination?"

"My combination with Fatty is called the Seven-Colored Fire Phoenix. How about calling ours the Seven-Colored Evil Tiger?" Wang Xiaofeng suggested.

"Whatever. As long as it sounds better than whatever that Oscar guy came up with."

Wang Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai successfully registered for a 2v2 match. Just as they were about to leave, a staff member beside them reminded them, "Your match will begin very soon. Please head directly to Soul Arena No. 7."

"So soon?" Wang Xiaofeng looked at Dai Mubai in surprise and found that he was equally surprised.

"Could it be that hardly anyone signed up for 2v2 tonight, so it got to us this quickly?"

"How could that be? Please hurry and get ready," the staff member said politely, breaking out in a cold sweat and lowering his head.

Wang Xiaofeng glanced at the staff member, then followed Dai Mubai into Soul Arena No. 7.

The moment they entered, they heard the audience's fervent cheers. The entire crowd was shouting, "Earthshaking Rhinoceros! Earthshaking Rhinoceros!"

"Earthshaking Rhinoceros?" Seeing Dai Mubai's surprised expression, Wang Xiaofeng asked, "What kind of combination is that?"

"It's a powerful combination that appeared out of nowhere recently. They've already achieved a nine-match Win Streak," Dai Mubai said gravely.

"They're both level thirty-eight Assault System Soul Masters. Their Martial Souls are the Earthshaking Giant Ape and the Heavy Armor Rhinoceros."

"The Earthshaking Giant Ape possesses tremendous strength, while the Heavy Armor Rhinoceros stands alone in terms of defense. This match won't be easy."

No wonder hardly anyone had signed up tonight. Only then did Wang Xiaofeng realize why that staff member had acted so strangely—he had been afraid the two of them would back out.

"Relax." Wang Xiaofeng rolled his wrists. "We won't know until we fight them."

"That's right!" Dai Mubai bumped fists with Wang Xiaofeng. Who could know the outcome without fighting first?

On the Soul Battle Stage, a middle-aged man in a tuxedo stood at the center. He cleared his throat and announced loudly, "Next is the first two-versus-two Soul Battle of Soul Arena No. 7: the Seven-Colored Evil Tiger Combination versus the Earthshaking Rhinoceros Combination."

Hearing the Host call their names, Wang Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai stepped onto the stage.

Seeing the surrounding audience cheering for the Earthshaking Rhinoceros Combination, they could not help curling their lips.

Wang Xiaofeng saw his opponents take the stage and examined them carefully.

The Earthshaking Rhinoceros Combination consisted of two young men around twenty-one or twenty-two. Both had broad faces and round, glaring eyes, and their appearances were somewhat similar. They were probably cousins. Their physiques were exceptionally sturdy, and their bare arms displayed tremendous power. One look was enough to tell that they were not to be trifled with.

When the Earthshaking Rhinoceros Combination saw that their opponents were two children, especially Wang Xiaofeng, whose baby fat had not even faded from his face, they burst into laughter.

"Little brats like you are trying to join in the fun? Hurry home and do your homework."

The Host was stunned as well, but the Soul Battle had to continue. Anyone standing here clearly possessed the required Martial Soul level.

"It seems our Seven-Colored White Tiger Combination truly has promising young talent. Let the match begin!"

"Martial Soul Avatar!"

Dai Mubai transformed incredibly quickly, but Wang Xiaofeng was even faster. The instant Dai Mubai's White Tiger Avatar appeared, the buffs had already landed.

"I have a Red Calabash, I have a Purple Calabash, I have a Yellow Calabash."

The three Soul Rings on Wang Xiaofeng's body shone brightly. The thousand-year Purple Soul Ring in particular carried a somewhat bewitching aura.

Two differently colored lights instantly enveloped Dai Mubai, while a flash of purple flickered past.

Dai Mubai felt his strength and physical toughness increase, while his Soul Power level rose to level thirty-seven as well.

"Xiaofeng, your Third Soul Skill is really amazing." Dai Mubai gave him a thumbs-up.

"Let's deal with that monkey first." Wang Xiaofeng knew that even with the Soul Power boost, they were still at a disadvantage against their opponents. They could not win a battle of attrition. They had to end this quickly.

The two opponents before them clearly possessed extensive combat experience. They did not let down their guard just because Wang Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai were young.

The Earthshaking Rhinoceros Combination showed Wang Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai no mercy.

After the Earthshaking Giant Ape Martial Soul Avatar appeared, the young Soul Master's entire body was covered in fur. He grew to two meters tall, his arms swelling until they were as thick as thighs. Two yellow and one purple Soul Rings floated up and down around him.

The Earthshaking Giant Ape Soul Master's two Century Soul Rings glowed faintly as he slammed both hands into the ground.

"Second Soul Skill, Strength Enhancement!"

"First Soul Skill, Seismic Impact!"

With a muffled boom, the arena shook violently. A ring of earthen-yellow waves abruptly surged toward Wang Xiaofeng along with the ground's vibrations.

His teammate moved at the same time.

The other young Soul Master, after activating his Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Martial Soul Avatar, looked as though he had donned a suit of armor. His entire body swelled in size, and a single horn grew from his head.

He too had two yellow and one purple Soul Rings. His first Century Soul Ring glowed faintly.

"First Soul Skill, Fierce Charge!"

Empowered by his Soul Ring, the Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master shot forward like a missile, charging toward Wang Xiaofeng behind the shockwave.

"Mubai!"

Wang Xiaofeng shouted. Dai Mubai immediately understood what he meant and leaped into the air.

Wang Xiaofeng jumped as well, and the two of them dodged the incoming shockwave together.

"It's not over yet."

The Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master charged in like a truck, his Second Soul Ring lighting up. His already powerful muscles swelled another size, and his speed suddenly surged.

"Second Soul Skill, Super Impact!"

The Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master intended to send Wang Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai, who had nowhere to brace themselves in midair, flying with a direct hit.

Wang Xiaofeng saw through his intentions, but he ignored him and grabbed Dai Mubai, hurling him directly at the Earthshaking Giant Ape Soul Master.

Facing the Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master charging at him, Wang Xiaofeng used his Self-Created Soul Skill, Flash.

Flash was now called Flash Step. Having been bored at home, Wang Xiaofeng had successfully improved it.

By reducing the amount of Soul Power compressed through each meridian, he had greatly lowered its speed boost. In exchange, he could use it more often and had gained the ability to change direction in midair.

As he watched his opponent about to crash into him, Wang Xiaofeng used Flash Step repeatedly, abruptly shooting much higher into the air. He spread his legs, allowing his opponent to charge straight beneath his crotch.

"What?!"

The Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master could hardly believe it. Even in such a nearly guaranteed hit, his opponent had managed to evade him.

"Hehe, my turn now."

Wang Xiaofeng kicked through the air several times with Flash Step and returned to the ground. After applying his buffs, he charged straight at the Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master.

"Hmph!" The Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master could not understand why a Support System Soul Master was charging directly at him as though he were ready to risk his life.

Still, just in case, he used his Third Soul Skill.

"Third Soul Skill, Immovable as a Mountain!"

Earth-yellow Soul Power immediately erupted from the Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master's body, layering upon itself to form a sturdy fortress.

"Hehe, so easy to fool. You used a skill just like that." Wang Xiaofeng grinned, then abruptly turned and rushed toward the Earthshaking Giant Ape Soul Master, wearing an expression that plainly said, You were so easy to trick.

The Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master's expression changed. He hurriedly canceled his Third Soul Skill by force, then instinctively activated his First Soul Skill, intending to rush over and provide support.

That series of frantic maneuvers threw the Soul Power in his body into disarray, and he immediately spat out a mouthful of blood.

Wang Xiaofeng had been waiting for the Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master to reveal an opening. He used Flash Step and charged straight at him, pushing his First Soul Skill's enhancement to the limit.

"You're really not letting this go!"

The Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master was inwardly enraged. Wang Xiaofeng's tricks had nearly shattered his composure. He forcibly activated his First Soul Skill, clenched his right fist in place of his horn, and punched toward Wang Xiaofeng. Empowered by the soul skill, the fierce force of his fist produced a string of explosive cracks.

Wang Xiaofeng's seemingly ordinary fist, however, carried overwhelming force. Their fists collided with a heavy bang.

Wang Xiaofeng's charging body stopped dead, while the Heavy Armor Rhinoceros Soul Master was sent flying by his strength. He spat out another mouthful of blood in midair and was forced out of his Avatar state.

"Whew, that was close. I didn't expect to still get hurt after absorbing thirty-five percent of the damage."

Wang Xiaofeng hid his fractured right hand behind his back and applied another round of soul skill buffs to Dai Mubai. Seeing that Dai Mubai had not even used his Second or Third Soul Skills while he himself had already used two skills, the Earthshaking Giant Ape Soul Master knew he could not win even if he dragged things out. He raised a hand to concede.

When Wang Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai left the Great Spirit Arena, Oscar and Ma Hongjun were already waiting at the entrance. The moment they saw the two, they excitedly hurried over.

"Give me a Sausage first," Wang Xiaofeng said, raising his injured right hand.

"I want one too." Dai Mubai indicated that he had expended quite a bit of Soul Power and needed to replenish himself as well.

While Wang Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai ate their Sausages, Ma Hongjun seemed to turn into an overexcited little fanboy, gesturing wildly with incomprehensible hand signs.

"Alright, Fatty." Wang Xiaofeng curled his lips. How could he not understand what Ma Hongjun was thinking? "I'll teach you when we get back."

"Yeah!" Oscar and Ma Hongjun high-fived in celebration.

The laughter and banter of the four drifted farther and farther away with the wind, while the night grew darker still.