I Went In, I Was Out

After introducing themselves, both sides retreated a short distance.

"Begin!"

Once Long Hengxu saw that both sides were ready, he immediately declared the match officially underway, then leaped off the Competition Platform.

After the match began, neither side rushed to attack. Instead, they carefully observed one another.

"Wulin, what Martial Soul does that pretty boy in white have?"

Xie Xie quietly asked Tang Wulin beside him. He remembered that Tang Wulin seemed to know this person from before.

"Brother Xuan's Martial Soul is Azure Leaf Sword Grass. It's considered a Plant-type Martial Soul, but the blades of grass are fairly sharp. However..."

Tang Wulin had just wanted to warn Xie Xie not to be fooled by Lin Xuan's Martial Soul, but Xie Xie dashed out before he had even finished listening.

"A Control System Soul Master? Leave him to me."

The Light Dragon Dagger in Xie Xie's hand flared with light as two yellow Soul Rings rose beneath his feet.

"Light Dragon Blade!"

A terrifying aura erupted from Xie Xie's Light Dragon Dagger. Though he looked down on Lin Xuan, he did not let his guard down and still went all out.

"Looks like they've already abandoned you."

Xie Xie's ambush was incredibly fast. In just a few breaths, he crossed the open space between them and thrust his dagger straight at Lin Xuan. Yet Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi remained where they were.

Lin Xuan stood still, calmly watching Xie Xie draw closer.

Sigh!

Tang Wulin watched Xie Xie charge straight at Lin Xuan and sighed. He turned his head away, unable to bear watching any longer.

How could he dare?

Sure enough, just as Xie Xie's dagger was about to stab Lin Xuan, Lin Xuan moved. He merely lifted his leg lightly and kicked at Xie Xie.

"You're courting death!"

Xie Xie spoke coldly. The sharpness of his Light Dragon Dagger could sever not only a leg, but even steel in a single stroke.

Not good.

Before Xie Xie could even feel pleased with himself, Lin Xuan's leg gave a slight sway and easily evaded the Light Dragon Dagger before sweeping toward his chest.

Xie Xie instinctively raised the Shadow Dragon Dagger in his left hand before him, trying to block Lin Xuan's kick.

"Bang!"

Lin Xuan's toe struck the Shadow Dragon Dagger, and Xie Xie's expression changed instantly as an overwhelming force surged through the dagger.

The next second, his entire body flew backward like a cannonball, shooting straight out of the arena.

Their exchange had lasted only an instant. The spectators below merely saw Xie Xie swagger up, then get kicked away like a dog.

"Pfft! Hahaha, I'm dying! I thought he was supposed to be so amazing."

Some boys below, who had long been annoyed with Xie Xie, began mocking him.

As Xie Xie flew out of the arena, a white figure darted forward and grabbed him by the collar as though catching a chick.

"For the next month, add two hours of training every day."

Wu Changkong snorted coldly and set Xie Xie down. This was truly an embarrassment to him, Wu Changkong.

"I..."

Xie Xie's face reddened as he stammered, but he ultimately lowered his head.

He really had been careless. Otherwise, he could at least have held Lin Xuan off for a while. Because of his mistake, their side was now down a person and practically finished.

"Gu Yue, don't stray too far from me. Brother Xuan is extremely skilled in close combat."

Tang Wulin's expression was grave. He had originally thought that, after unlocking the first seal, he would be able to win this match. He had not expected to start at such a huge disadvantage!

"Brother Xuan, leave this one to me. You've already dealt with one of them. That little girl is yours!"

Wang Jinxi chuckled and stepped forward.

His hands had long been itching for a fight, so he hurriedly claimed the task of facing Tang Wulin. He could not come onstage and do nothing.

Gu Yue played with elements, and fighting her would not feel satisfying. Wang Jinxi felt that Tang Wulin was more his kind of opponent.

"Fine! But be careful. He somewhat restrains your Martial Soul."

Lin Xuan nodded, then gave Wang Jinxi another reminder. After speaking, he moved and charged toward Gu Yue.

As a battlefield-control Soul Master, Zhang Yangzi only had one offensive second Soul Skill. He was better suited to staying in the rear to support and coordinate with his teammates.

"Brother Xuan, I won't let you get past me!"

A golden glint flashed through Tang Wulin's eyes. A pair of black hammers appeared in his hands, and he was about to step forward to stop Lin Xuan when Wang Jinxi blocked his path.

"Hey! I said you're mine. Could you stop ignoring me like this?"

Wang Jinxi said unhappily.

He had already completed Martial Soul Possession. His originally burly body had swollen to twice its former size, standing over two meters tall. Among this group of children, he looked like a giant.

"Then I'll deal with you first."

Tang Wulin charged forward with the Deep Silver Hammer in hand. All he could do was pray that Gu Yue would hold on a little longer.

On the other side, Lin Xuan had also arrived before Gu Yue. Looking at her unapproachable expression, a Deep Blue Longsword appeared in his hand.

"Are you going down on your own, or should I send you down?"

Lin Xuan smiled at Gu Yue. This was a rare chance to legally and justifiably beat up the lord of Soul Beasts.

The Silver Dragon King counted as half a Dragon God. If he beat Gu Yue up, then rounding it off, wouldn't that mean Lin Xuan was beating the Dragon God senseless?

"Arrogant fool!"

Gu Yue snorted coldly and flicked her hand. A Wind Blade flew straight at Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan tilted his head, letting the Wind Blade brush past him. However, Gu Yue curled her fingers slightly, and the Wind Blade that had passed him suddenly turned around and shot toward his back.

Lin Xuan seemed completely unaware of it and continued standing there quietly.

A smug smile appeared on Gu Yue's face.

My Wind Blades can turn!

But just as the Wind Blade was about to strike Lin Xuan, he raised his longsword without turning around and blindly thrust it behind him.

The Wind Blade collided with the sword tip and instantly dispersed into air currents.

"Hmph!"

Seeing Lin Xuan easily neutralize that attack, Gu Yue gave a soft snort and raised her hand again, sending several more Wind Blades flying at him.

Lin Xuan swung his sword, cutting down the incoming Wind Blades one after another. Then he moved, charging toward Gu Yue.

Meanwhile, Tang Wulin and Wang Jinxi were far more brutal.

"Boom! Boom!"

Thunderous impacts erupted as Tang Wulin and Wang Jinxi collided. One was a physical freak with an immensely powerful bloodline, while the other was a formidable Battle Soul Master with a top-tier Martial Soul. For a time, they were evenly matched.

"Hahaha! This is great!"

Wang Jinxi's Bone Dragon Claw knocked Tang Wulin back once more, and he let out an exhilarated roar. This battle had made every part of his body feel fantastic!

A real man needed this feeling of fists pounding flesh!

Wang Jinxi was having a great time, but Tang Wulin's expression was grim. Wang Jinxi's Bone Soul Conversion countered him completely. For the moment, there was no way to determine a winner.

But Gu Yue could not hold out for long. Zhang Yangzi was still watching from the rear.

I can only use that...

Tang Wulin put away his hammer. Facing the Bone Dragon Claw attacking him once more, he lightly threw out his right fist.

Roar!

A terrifying aura awakened within Tang Wulin's body, like an ancient Fierce Beast. In an instant, his entire right hand turned golden.

The charging Wang Jinxi suddenly stiffened, as if possessed. Seizing that brief opening, Tang Wulin slipped around the massive Bone Dragon Claw and smashed his fist into Wang Jinxi's body.

Wang Jinxi was instantly sent flying and crashed onto the ground over ten meters away. He had gotten so caught up in the fight that he had completely forgotten Lin Xuan's warning.

It really worked!

Delight flashed through Tang Wulin's eyes. He stomped off the ground and shot toward the fallen Wang Jinxi like an arrow.

Strike while he's down and finish him off!

But at that moment, a Dark Light Curtain descended from above and directly trapped him inside. His senses were greatly suppressed, and all Tang Wulin could see was endless darkness.