Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang

Zhu Zhuqing replied with a smile, her arm hooked through Ling Qianyue's tightening imperceptibly. Her already full, proud curves were immediately outlined even more enticingly beneath her clothes.

The two women's gazes met in midair. Standing between them, Ling Qianyue suddenly felt a chill and sparks flash before his eyes.

"Heh."

Qian Renxue's gaze lingered for a moment where Zhu Zhuqing was holding Ling Qianyue's arm before she withdrew it. She cleared her throat. "Shall we go?"

The three headed along the broad road toward the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.

The Great Soul Arena in Heaven Dou City was clearly far grander and more magnificent than the one in Suotuo City. The towering structure could accommodate over a hundred thousand spectators watching Soul Fighting matches at once, and its facilities displayed all the prosperity of the Heaven Dou imperial capital.

Over the past few months, Qian Renxue had appeared at Ling Qianyue and Zhu Zhuqing's side under the identity of "Yun Zhaoyue," joining them in Soul Fighting matches and occasionally participating in their other daily activities.

Registering for the Great Soul Arena was simple. Only one's name, age, place of birth, and martial soul information were required.

Qian Renxue could fabricate hundreds of such identities at will.

And so Yun Zhaoyue appeared: four years older than them, born in Snow Spirit Province, with the Holy Radiance Sword as her martial soul and a Soul Power Level of thirty-five.

Ever since meeting her once at the Crown Prince's Estate, Zhu Zhuqing's impression of her had been exceptionally deep.

Although Qian Renxue lightly disguised her appearance each time, her innate bearing and a face almost identical to her true appearance always kept Zhu Zhuqing on guard.

After all, this Sister seemed to be lusting after her Qianyao's body!

When she had met Ling Qianyue and Zhu Zhuqing that day, there had been something off about her gaze. Amid its burning intensity was an indescribable ambiguity. After that, she had even come straight to their door and occasionally gone out with them.

If Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince, had not told them to spend some time with her, Zhu Zhuqing truly would not have wanted to stay around Qian Renxue.

The faint sense of threat Qian Renxue brought made her feel as though she were sitting on pins and needles. Those seemingly casual touches, as well as the burning looks that constantly drifted toward Ling Qianyue, set alarm bells ringing in her heart.

She had clearly been there first! Yet Qian Renxue often ended up taking control of the situation instead.

Though after several months together, Zhu Zhuqing had discovered that Qian Renxue possessed a unique charm and a deeply hidden tenderness. As someone born into nobility, Zhu Zhuqing did not find it too difficult to accept Qian Renxue's affection for Ling Qianyue.

Still, the hazy feeling of being overtaken by someone who came later was difficult for her to accept for the moment. Before Qian Renxue made things clear, she intended to guard her food well.

Following Ling Qianyue's lead, the three arrived at a VIP private room and sat on a huge sofa beside the window, from which they could take in the Soul Fighting matches below.

Seeing this, the staff member in charge of receiving them dismissed the standard crowd of gaudily made-up attendants and stepped forward.

"Have there been any powerful teams lately?" Ling Qianyue asked.

"Yes, young master, yes. Two strong teams like yours have arrived at the arena recently.

"They are Scorching Heaven Fiery Dance and Ice Sky Snow Dance. Here is their information."

Ling Qianyue took it, and the members of the two teams came into view.

"Scorching Heaven Fiery Dance:

Huo Wu, Level 34 Control Type Battle Soul Master, martial soul: Fire Shadow.

Huo Wushuang, Level 33 Assault Type Battle Soul Master, martial soul: Unicorn Fiery Dragon.

Ice Sky Snow Dance:

Shui Bing'er, Level 34 Control Type Battle Soul Master, martial soul: Ice Phoenix.

Snow Dance, Level 33 Support Type Battle Soul Master, martial soul: Dancing Snow Silk."

They were indeed the elite teams from Blazing Fire Academy and Skywater Academy.

"Three honored guests, these two teams arrived at our Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena not long ago. They seem to be elite students from advanced academies.

"Since they have challenged Soul Fighting Arenas before, they should have already obtained Silver Soul Fighting Medals and can compete on the same stage as you."

Due to the Soul Fighting Arena's rules, the limited number of matches each day, the fact that the number of soul rings determined eligibility for opponents, and the deduction of points for losses, not many people in the Level 30 to 40 range possessed Gold Soul Fighting Medals.

Moreover, unlike Shrek Academy, students from other academies did not treat Soul Fighting as a necessary means of improvement and participate day and night. Thus, at this point, Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu's group, like Ling Qianyue's, had only recently acquired their Silver Soul Fighting Medals.

In truth, compared with using Soul Fighting to train students, Ling Qianyue was more inclined to believe that Flender's lousy academy simply had no money and relied on Tang San and the others as slave labor to earn it for him.

"They're both here tonight?"

"Yes." The staff member hurriedly nodded. "If you are interested, young master, we can arrange a Soul Fighting match for you."

The various pairings among Ling Qianyue's group of three had built a reputation over this period. A clash between equally popular teams was exactly what the arena hoped to see.

"Fine." Zhu Zhuqing spoke first.

"Make the arrangements, then. Thank you." Qian Renxue gave the staff member a slight smile, and he promptly responded before withdrawing.

The Soul Masters in the arena might not possess martial souls as gifted as academy students, but the real combat experience they occasionally gained, carrying the stench of killing intent, was difficult to simulate within an academy.

Ling Qianyue had brought Zhu Zhuqing to participate in Soul Fighting precisely so she could experience the cruelty of the Soul Master World early on.

What satisfied him was that the little kitten had adapted quickly. When she became ruthless, she showed no mercy at all. He was even planning to try a life-or-death match after some more time.

Qian Renxue propped up her delicate chin and glanced at Zhu Zhuqing with a smile. "Zhu Qing, which team do you want to fight?"

I want them all.

The thought flashed through her mind and vanished. "The team with the Assault System Soul Master. Qianyao can support me as usual."

"Very well. Mm~~" Qian Renxue stretched lazily. "Then Qianyao and I will defeat those sisters from Skywater Academy."

At the center of the Soul Fighting Arena, the four stood facing one another.

Huo Wushuang was of average build and appearance, but his eyes were full of spirit. Neither he nor Huo Wu wore their academy uniforms.

Though Huo Wu was his younger sister, she was slightly taller than him. Her figure was exceptionally well-proportioned, and she was breathtakingly beautiful. Her dark red hair fell over her shoulders, and she radiated passion.

Judging by her appearance, Huo Wu was remarkably beautiful. Even if she could not compare to Zhu Zhuqing and the others, she was likely among the finest beauties on the continent.

"Wow! Qingyao Phantom, the dark horse pair that has risen rapidly in the Soul Fighting Arena recently, is actually facing Scorching Heaven Fiery Dance, these formidable newcomers! Which pair will come out victorious?" Discussions rose one after another from the audience stands around the arena.

The referee stepped into the center.

"State your names and bow."

A faint smile hung on Huo Wu's lips as she looked at Ling Qianyue and Zhu Zhuqing with interest. "You two are the center of discussion among the advanced academies lately, the two who obtained those heavenly treasures, right?

"Heh heh, strength gained through external means is far from true strength. Today, I, Huo Wu, will see exactly what you two are made of!"