Rainbow Arena II

Without being summoned by Leng Xuewu, the Ice Lotus Snow Dance Sword appeared on its own, floating before her. A rainbow ice lotus slowly rose from the Rainbow Ice Lake, drifted above the Ice Lotus Snow Dance Sword, and finally merged into it. The process lasted only a quarter of an hour. The sword's appearance did not change greatly, but the chill it emitted more than doubled.

Leng Xuewu recalled the Ice Lotus Snow Dance Sword into her body, and a vast surge of ice-attributed energy flowed from her Soul Seal to every corner of her body. Without a word, Leng Xuewu immediately sat cross-legged and circulated the Cold Moon Luo Tian Sword Art within her body, absorbing the energy of the Extreme Ice and transforming her spirit.

Inside the Rainbow Arena.

"Evil Spirit Leopard Hand!" The Bronze-level Puppet attacked Hu Haoran again and again.

"Swift Lightning Wind Thunder!" Hu Haoran showed no weakness either, countering every move as it came.

The two fought back and forth for the time it took to eat a meal, both suffering a degree of exhaustion. At this point, Hu Haoran's formidable physical constitution and spiritual power began to show their advantages. The longer he fought, the more energized he became. As for his techniques, Hu Haoran found himself growing increasingly fluid, and his understanding of them deepened as well.

"Many people say that battle is the best way to improve oneself! Hahaha... the ancients truly did not deceive me!" Hu Haoran laughed loudly. "You've been attacking for so long. You must be tired, right? My turn! Swift Wind Lightning!"

The Soaring Sword flickered with violet-gold lightning. Hu Haoran swung it, slashing out streak after streak of sword light. The Bronze-level Puppet immediately withdrew into defense, its claws continuously shattering the sword light while its feet kept retreating.

Hu Haoran pressed forward relentlessly, his steps never stopping. This time, he gave the Bronze-level Puppet no chance to catch its breath. He suddenly leaped up, his entire body like an arrow loosed from a bowstring, unstoppable as he shot straight for the puppet's heart. "Die! Vicious Thunder Stab!"

The Bronze-level Puppet brought its claws together and clamped down on the Soaring Sword's attack.

"As if it would be that easy! Die! Divine Sound Soul Chasing!" Hu Haoran smoothly changed moves. The lightning emitted by the Soaring Sword numbed the Bronze-level Puppet's hands, causing its grip to loosen involuntarily, while the thunderous sonic attack made it lose focus. Before the Bronze-level Puppet could react, the sword pierced directly through its shoulder. Hu Haoran then flicked upward, sending the puppet's entire right arm flying.

"Ah..." The Bronze-level Puppet cried out as its arm was severed, the intense pain forcing a scream from it. It immediately retreated, becoming even more vigilant. In battle, it could not afford the slightest lapse. The Bronze-level Puppet could only perform rudimentary treatment to stop the bleeding.

Hu Haoran lunged forward again, preparing to deliver the Bronze-level Puppet a final blow. "Vicious Thunder Stab!"

"Wind Shadow Swift!" The Bronze-level Puppet rapidly retreated, dodging Hu Haoran's killing move. Though it had lost an arm, the Bronze-level Puppet was still an exceptionally fierce opponent. Hu Haoran had truly enraged it, and the more it fought, the wilder it became. After evading Hu Haoran's killing blow, it immediately charged forward and unleashed a Wind Shadow Break.

"Hmph! Still refusing to give up! Then I'll grant your wish!" Seeing the Bronze-level Puppet charge at him once more, Hu Haoran showed no weakness and directly met it with a spirit skill. "Vicious Thunder Stab!"

Boom...

Within the sea of flames, Jiang Jiayao was still using hammer strike after hammer strike to resist the fireballs. He had become increasingly proficient with the Blazing Heaven Chaotic World Hammer, and he had also gained a new understanding of his family's inner Cultivation Method, the Blazing Heaven Battle God Art.

"Hahaha... the Blazing Heaven Chaotic World Hammer Father taught me has finally reached the minor mastery realm. With the Blazing Heaven Chaotic World Hammer at minor mastery, even if I directly faced a level-seventy Soul Saint, I would have the strength to fight!" Seeing his recent progress, Jiang Jiayao could not help laughing loudly. "My spirit has actually grown enough these past few days. It's almost become an Ultimate Spirit! Though it has not yet become an Ultimate Spirit, its power is already far from weak! Hahaha..."

Jiang Jiayao walked out of the sea of flames, gathered his thoughts, and muttered to himself, "The next time I enter this sea of flames will be the last. I'm actually going to miss it a little! Most of the fur on my body has been burned off, but it was worth it! Trading a body full of fur for a Blazing Heaven Chaotic World Hammer at minor mastery and a Blazing Heaven Battle Hammer infinitely close to an Ultimate Spirit—I've made a killing! Hahaha..."

Jiang Jiayao smugly praised himself for a while, then slowly calmed his heart and prepared for his final challenge.

The Bronze-level Puppet stood in the Rainbow Arena, panting heavily.

"You're already unable to hold on?! What kind of Soul Elder are you? You're such a weakling!" Hu Haoran said leisurely, holding the Soaring Sword. Relying on his powerful physical constitution, he had thoroughly frustrated the Bronze-level Puppet. "Since you're not making a move, I won't hold back!"

Hu Haoran attacked once more, directly striking with Swift Lightning Wind Thunder. The Bronze-level Puppet felt utterly helpless. It had probably never seen such a durable Soul Warrior in its entire life.

"Evil Spirit Leopard Hand!" The Bronze-level Puppet swung its remaining left arm and charged forward.

"Oh, not bad! Never giving up is also one of my principles. Even if I kill you, you'll still be an enemy I respect." Seeing the Bronze-level Puppet charge at him without giving up, Hu Haoran could not help praising it. Of course, the movements of his hand did not stop because of that.

Hu Haoran accelerated his attacks. The Soaring Sword danced ceaselessly, and streams of sword light continuously flew out. A Bronze-level Puppet at full strength could have handled them, but with one arm severed, it found them exceptionally difficult to deal with. Gradually, more and more wounds appeared across its body. Its bleeding grew faster, and its movements slowed accordingly.

The instant the Bronze-level Puppet lost focus, Hu Haoran immediately seized the opportunity. "This time, admit defeat! Divine Sound Soul Chasing!"

The thunderous sonic attack blasted into the Bronze-level Puppet's ears once again. This time, unlike before, it could not break free in an instant. Instead, the attack was powerful enough to send it directly into a stunned state. Hu Haoran naturally would not let such a perfect opportunity pass. He swept the Soaring Sword horizontally, severing the Bronze-level Puppet's head.

"Congratulations on passing the Rainbow Arena trial! I see that you are a level-twenty Soul Warrior. You must be planning to enter the center of Jade Mist Lake to hunt spirit beasts and obtain your second soul ring. Then I shall directly reward you with a second soul ring!" A voice echoed throughout the Rainbow Arena.

Hu Haoran's eyes lit up when he heard the reward. He knew this mysterious person was extraordinarily impressive, perhaps even a legendary god. He began imagining what kind of spirit skill this god-given soul ring would grant him.

At that moment, a rainbow sphere appeared before Hu Haoran, and the voice sounded again. "Summon your spirit and absorb this rainbow sphere as you would absorb a soul ring. You will obtain your new soul ring!"

Hu Haoran did not stand on ceremony. He immediately summoned the Soaring Sword and began communicating with the rainbow sphere.