Defense Broken

Before long, Mo Yuqing and her opponent stepped onto the arena.

"Li Yongming, Level Fourteen Defense System Soul Master, Martial Soul: Black Mysterious Turtle. Please advise me," said the sturdily built opponent, sounding somewhat nervous.

As soon as he finished speaking, he spread his legs apart and directly activated his Martial Soul Avatar. A black turtle shell appeared over his body, and numerous black defensive scales covered him as well. He looked quite durable.

"Mo Yuqing, Level Thirteen Agility Attack System Soul Master, Martial Soul: Mist Splitter Reforged. Please advise me!" Mo Yuqing said through lightly clenched teeth as she looked at how absurdly tanky he seemed.

She clenched one hand, and Mist Splitter Reforged instantly appeared in her grasp. At the same time, a yellow Spirit Ring emerged around her, and her entire presence became sharp and cutting.

Mo Yuqing felt a little conflicted. She felt that her damage output was too low, and that she had to go all out to deal any real damage. But Zhongli was afraid that she would chop both the person and his Martial Soul in half with a single slash, so he had told her to hold back a little. She had no idea how she was supposed to fight.

Hmm, I should test him first!

"Flying Thunder Mark!"

Mo Yuqing's First Soul Skill flashed as she instantly threw three purple marks toward three different points in the arena: behind her on either side, and at the enemy directly in front of her. They were meant for emergency dodges in different directions, as well as a final high-intensity attack.

The sturdy youth reacted quickly. He raised both arms and blocked the Flying Thunder Marks, silently thinking, Is this guy's soul skill really this weak? It doesn't seem to have any special effect either. Looks like my chances of winning are huge!

The next moment, Mo Yuqing rushed forward. Gripping Mist Splitter Reforged with both hands, she delivered a downward slash at maximum speed. The move was simple and brutal, with many ways to block it, but she was so fast that the sturdy youth could barely keep up.

However, barely keeping up was still not the same as being unable to do so!

Li Yongming ultimately reacted. He crossed his arms in front of him, using the scales formed by his Martial Soul Avatar to block Mist Splitter Reforged's slash.

Her soul skill couldn't even break my defense effectively. How powerful could an ordinary slash be? I've got this!

But then...

Clang!

Accompanied by a crisp sound and pain in his arms, reality slapped him hard across the face. Li Yongming stared blankly at the cracked scales on his arms, the black fragments flying through the air, and Mist Splitter Reforged in Mo Yuqing's hand.

What the hell, what the hell was that thing?!

So it really can block it?

My attack power is still too low!

Mist Splitter Reforged was knocked aside. That was because Mo Yuqing had not used much force and was merely probing him, but she would not be so gentle with her next attack.

She gripped Mist Splitter Reforged in midair with both hands and suddenly exerted force, viciously slashing down at the sturdy youth. Mist Splitter Reforged was so sharp that it even cut through the air without producing the usual harsh whistle of breaking wind.

This slash was both faster and stronger than the last one, bringing immense pressure upon the sturdy youth. He even felt that he might be cut in two by a single strike.

"First Soul Skill - Black Mysterious Shield!"

Li Yongming shouted lowly. The yellow Spirit Ring on his body flashed, and two black shields instantly appeared in his hands. He crossed his arms before him once more, doing his utmost to resist the fierce attack about to arrive.

Clang!

First came the crisp sound of metal striking metal, followed by the less-than-smooth sound of cutting. Mist Splitter Reforged actually sliced directly into the Black Mysterious Shield. Unfortunately, the Black Mysterious Shield's defense was simply too powerful, leaving Mist Splitter Reforged completely unable to break through and reach the youth behind it.

Mo Yuqing could only barely cut through one-third of the Black Mysterious Shield, that was all!

At that moment, Mist Splitter Reforged's blade was lodged one-third of the way into the Black Mysterious Shield. It had nearly struck the youth's arm, and its edge was less than ten centimeters from Li Yongming's cheek. It was an extremely close call.

"Hoo~"

Mo Yuqing lightly drew in a breath, then pulled Mist Splitter Reforged free in one burst. As she withdrew it, she cut a little farther through the shield and happened to scrape off a layer of scales from the sturdy youth's arm.

It doesn't matter if I can't break through his defense. I just need to slash him a couple more times. I should be able to win. No big problem!

Just as she thought this and prepared to attack again, the sturdy youth on the other side completely lost his nerve. From behind the Black Mysterious Shield, he cried out hoarsely, "Don't fight, don't fight anymore! I surrender! I'm not fighting!"

"Hm?"

Mo Yuqing was puzzled, still thinking, I didn't even break through your defense. What are you afraid of? Is this guy deliberately putting on an act for me?

That Black Mysterious Shield is so big, and I only cut through one-third of it with one slash. The rest can still block attacks. Why did he surrender so quickly? Isn't he even going to consider counterattacking?

Li Yongming slowly lowered his arms, revealing a face filled with utter terror. A single drop of blood sat right at the tip of his nose, accidentally cut there when she withdrew her blade. It was freaking terrifying!

The youth was not stupid. He knew that the Black Mysterious Shield and the scales on his arms were his best defenses. If even his strongest defenses could be easily breached, there was no point in continuing the fight.

An attack that could cut through one-third of two Black Mysterious Shields at once would easily sever his arms or legs if it actually landed on him. If the battle continued, he would definitely end up missing some parts.

Was this even a battle?

This was clearly attempted murder!

Below the arena, Chi Tianxiang, who had been sitting there watching the show, was dumbfounded as well. He had never expected Mo Yuqing to possess such terrifying attack power. Cold sweat ran down his forehead, and he now regretted not taking seriously the three lines on the form, written in handwriting that looked like it had been chewed by a dog.

Do not use students for testing! Never use students to test practical combat ability! Absolutely do not use students to test actual combat!

He had thought that Mo Yuqing was merely somewhat stronger offensively, and that a Defense System Soul Master could still test her. But now that he saw it, this Sky Cat was not just a little stronger—she was vastly stronger. Fortunately, he had found a Defense System Soul Master. If it had been an Agility Attack System Soul Master, one slash would have severed arms and legs.

He could not bear responsibility for something this serious!

"The winner is Mo Yuqing!"

Chi Tianxiang stood up and announced it directly.

Mo Yuqing was still somewhat bewildered on the arena, while Li Yongming on the other side was terrified beyond measure. Ever since awakening his Defense System Martial Soul, he had never feared anyone this much. The sight of Mo Yuqing gripping Mist Splitter Reforged and slashing at him, along with that feeling of standing between life and death, would definitely become a nightmare he could never forget.

It was too terrifying!

At that moment, fear occupied the center of Li Yongming's mind. He could barely remember anything, only knowing that he had taken a trip through the boundary between life and death. He did not even know how he had walked off the arena, nor how many times he had fallen along the way.

He only wanted to go home...