Full Power?

"Ten thousand Gold Soul Coins! Why don't you just rob me?"

Xu Sanshi frowned.

"What? For the Young Master of the Darkwater Sect, you can't even afford this little bit of money? So stingy—no wonder you've never managed to win over Senior Jiang."

"You! You brat! Fine, very fine!"

Huo Yuhao's words struck Xu Sanshi right where it hurt. Forget ten thousand—he only had at most a thousand Gold Soul Coins on him right now.

Who would carry that much cash around all the time when there was no need?

Besides, if winning over a woman could be done by throwing money at her, he would have spent lavishly long ago.

It was just that Nannan was not that kind of person.

Easy for him to say. What could a kid his age possibly know about pursuing women?

Seeing that Huo Yuhao refused to back down, Xu Sanshi said darkly, "Fine, it's a bet. I'll stake a Darkwater Pill. You'd better prepare enough money. If you can't produce it when the time comes, don't blame me for getting rough!"

Huo Yuhao smiled easily. "Likewise."

After reaching an agreement, the two parted ways and headed for their respective Resting Rooms to await the start of the soul fight.

At the same time, Wang Dong paid one Silver Soul Coin for admission and entered the stands of the Soul Fighting Zone.

Quite a few students from different year groups had already been drawn to the Soul Fighting Zone by this match.

While looking for Tang Ya and Beibei, she even spotted upperclassmen acting as bookies and opening bets on the upcoming soul fight.

Betting on soul fights was an old tradition at Shrek Academy.

This time, most students had bet on Xu Sanshi's victory.

Only a small number took the risky route, betting on a draw or even on Huo Yuhao's victory.

A level 39 Soul Elder against a Level 28 Soul Grandmaster—the gap in Soul Power was enormous.

Not to mention that one was an established student who had already completed four years of study at Shrek Outer Court, while the other was a fresh-faced newcomer who had only just enrolled.

You could tell who would win without even thinking about it!

Looking at the tempting odds, Wang Dong ultimately placed one Gold Soul Coin on Huo Yuhao, if only as a gesture of support.

As the well-informed Wang Dong, she knew that Huo Yuhao possessed a hidden trump card: Twin Martial Souls.

In addition to Huo Yuhao's formidable physique, his title as the Strongest Freshman was well deserved.

Still, it was not that she did not believe in Huo Yuhao. The reputation of the Outer Court Twin Stars was simply too resounding.

After joining the Tang Sect, Wang Dong had gained some understanding of Senior Brother Beibei's unfathomable strength when he taught them the Tang Sect Secret Techniques.

Xu Sanshi, who was famous alongside him, could not possibly be much weaker.

Then there was the chasm-like difference in their Soul Power.

Blind faith was not advisable.

She had only barely resisted the temptation of what felt like free money before betting on Huo Yuhao to win!

That tiny Gold Soul Coin was a symbol of their friendship.

"Wang Dong, you came too?"

Following the voice, she saw Teacher Xiao Ya and Senior Brother Beibei!

"Why did Yuhao end up fighting Xu Sanshi?"

As soon as Wang Dong approached them, she impatiently asked the question that had been weighing on her mind.

Seeing how anxious Wang Dong was, Tang Ya's playful side emerged. "Ah, it's a long story. It all started because of that Number One Beauty of the Outer Court, Jiang Nannan..."

"...So your roommate and Xu Sanshi arranged a soul fight to win a beauty's smile. Truly, beauty brings disaster."

Wang Dong's expression had already shifted from initial suspicion to helplessness.

"Teacher Xiao Ya, you're joking again."

Beibei joined the conversation as well. "Junior Brother Wang Dong, the cause and course of events are more or less what Xiao Ya said. It's just that the reason for the final soul fight was different..."

While they were speaking, Huo Yuhao walked out of the Resting Room and entered the arena.

The moment he appeared, students watching from the sidelines began shouting his name.

"Huo Yuhao! Huo Yuhao!"

"Strongest Freshman!"

"Wow, that junior is so handsome!"

Huo Yuhao smiled and waved at the students around the arena. He glanced over the stands and, sure enough, spotted quite a few familiar faces. He nodded to them.

Xu Sanshi entered the Soul Fighting Arena at that moment as well. A teacher who appeared to be around forty came out with him.

The referee teacher walked to the center of the arena and said in a deep voice:

"First-year Huo Yuhao challenges fifth-year Xu Sanshi. If Xu Sanshi loses, he must additionally pay forty Gold Soul Coins. You have already made a private agreement regarding the stakes. Are you both ready?"

Huo Yuhao and Xu Sanshi nodded to the referee at the same time.

"The match begins."

After making the announcement, the referee swiftly retreated.

At the same moment, Huo Yuhao and Xu Sanshi released their martial souls.

The Soul Fighting Zone, which had been somewhat noisy a moment ago, instantly fell silent. Everyone's eyes focused on the two figures in the arena.

Ice Soul Body—the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion—possessed him in an instant.

Cold air billowed from Huo Yuhao's body. In an instant, the extreme chill transformed into a suit of icy crystal armor that covered his body.

Under his precise control, a wave of bone-piercing cold surged toward Xu Sanshi.

One yellow and one purple soul ring rose beneath Huo Yuhao's feet.

Naturally, these two soul rings were an illusion created through the Spirit Eye's Mimicry Skill.

Supported by his powerful physical quality, his first two soul rings had long since reached the level of black Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings.

Being a genius was fine, but being too monstrous would only make him stand out.

Xu Sanshi's body also expanded, stretching his school uniform taut. He exuded a steadiness as solid as a mountain.

The enormous turtle-shell shield appeared in his right hand as well.

The black light flowing across the Mysterious Turtle Shell Shield rippled like water, helping him withstand the oppressive pressure brought by Huo Yuhao.

Three soul rings likewise rose beneath his feet—two yellow and one purple.

Dense Soul Power continuously surged upward, seemingly forming a tide of black that sought to block the relentlessly advancing chill.

Yet this icy aura came with astonishing ferocity, as though it were drilling into his bones. Even Xu Sanshi, in his Martial Soul Possession state, could not help but shudder.

Feeling Huo Yuhao's "peak state," Xu Sanshi finally understood where his confidence came from.

Huo Yuhao's martial soul had to be an absolutely top-tier Beast Martial Soul!

He felt that what stood opposite him was not a person, but a peerless beast baring its fangs and claws, intimidating the heart like an ancient demon god!

Even his mutated Mysterious Black Turtle, hailed as the Strongest Defense of the Outer Court and possessing the Black Tortoise Bloodline of a divine beast, seemed utterly vulnerable before it.

At once, Xu Sanshi threw back his head and roared. The Third Soul Ring on his body lit up.

Thousand-year Soul Skill, Mysterious Black Power!

With the enhancement of Mysterious Black Power, Xu Sanshi himself received a certain boost and could influence water elements across a wide area for a short time.

At the same time, Xu Sanshi took half a step back with his left foot, slightly lowered his body, and raised the heavy shield in his right hand before him, completely protecting himself behind it.

A jet-black surge of Soul Power poured from the turtle-shell shield, vaguely forming a black barrier that firmly protected his body within.

"Come on! Huo Yuhao, use all your strength and attack me!"

So what if it was a top-tier Beast Martial Soul?

Xu Sanshi simply did not believe that a mere Soul Grandmaster could break through the defense he took such pride in.

As long as Huo Yuhao attacked, he could find the key to victory and break the deadlock through a defensive counterattack!

The students were stunned.

Quite a few students with weaker Soul Power in the stands could not help but shiver.

What kind of martial soul did Huo Yuhao actually have?

From the looks of it, Xu Sanshi, who had activated a Soul Skill first, was actually at a disadvantage?

What exactly was going on?

I picked up the pace; the fight will end next chapter.

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