Yu Tianheng's Challenge

Ye Xi had just returned to her private room when Tian Yao came up to greet her.

"Second Young Lady, you ended the match far too quickly."

"Just two punches, and you finished the match cleanly and swiftly."

Tian Yao came before Ye Xi, her voice full of admiration.

"He underestimated me."

"And our strength wasn't equal. Although we're both three-ring Soul Elders, I'm far stronger than him."

Ye Xi waved it off indifferently and sat down in the private room.

"Even if he hadn't underestimated you, it would only have taken you a few more moves to defeat him."

After handing Ye Xi a drink, Tian Yao turned her gaze toward the Soul Battle Stage, her eyes full of anticipation.

Just then, someone knocked on the private room's door.

The door opened, and a staff member walked in, heading straight for Ye Xi.

"Miss, someone asked me to deliver this letter to you."

As he spoke, the staff member handed the letter in his hand to Ye Xi.

Hearing this, Ye Xi accepted the envelope and examined it carefully.

"Yu Tianheng?"

"Why does he want to challenge me?"

As she read the letter's contents, a trace of confusion appeared in Ye Xi's eyes.

She had no connection with Yu Tianheng at all. They had never even met, so she could not understand why Yu Tianheng had sent a challenge letter through a staff member.

"Yu Tianheng?"

"He wants to challenge Second Young Lady?"

Tian Yao looked at Ye Xi and asked.

"Yes, he wants to challenge me."

"He even stated his Soul Power Level—Level 31 Soul Elder."

As Ye Xi spoke, she casually placed the letter on the table.

"Second Young Lady, how about I go?"

Tian Yao briefly scanned the letter's contents, looking eager to give it a try.

"You?"

"Yu Tianheng challenged me. Why would you go?"

Ye Xi swept her gaze over the challenge letter, with no intention of accepting it.

The reason was simple: their strengths were unequal. She had no interest in fighting Yu Tianheng.

"Second Young Lady, I'll fight in your place."

"Look, if Yu Tianheng can't even beat me, how could he still have the nerve to challenge you?"

Tian Yao stood up, clenching her hand into a fist, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Alright."

"Sister Tian Yao, since you want to fight, then go ahead."

After thinking for a moment, Ye Xi nodded lightly and agreed.

"Go back and tell him that I accept the challenge, but he won't be fighting me. He'll be fighting Tian Yao."

"If Yu Tianheng can win, I'll fight him."

Ye Xi looked at the staff member, her eyes utterly calm.

"Understood, Miss."

After agreeing, the staff member walked out of the private room.

Once the staff member had left, Ye Xi turned back to Tian Yao beside her, her expression becoming serious.

"Sister Tian Yao, Yu Tianheng's Soul Power Level is about the same as yours. Your strengths should be evenly matched."

"But the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is known as the number one Beast Martial Soul in the world. It has a Dragon Transformation ability. You must be especially careful, or you'll suffer a major loss."

"Winning or losing a Soul Battle match isn't important. Your own safety is what matters most."

Ye Xi placed a hand on Tian Yao's shoulder and gave her a serious warning.

"Second Young Lady, I understand."

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon may be known as the number one Beast Martial Soul in the world, but my Martial Soul is no weaker than the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon."

"I'll be careful of his Dragon Transformation ability."

After Tian Yao nodded solemnly, she stood and headed toward the Soul Battle Stage.

Watching Tian Yao leave, Ye Xi looked through the window at the Soul Battle Stage below.

On the Soul Battle Stage, Yu Tianheng, dressed in luxurious blue robes, sat with his eyes closed, quietly waiting.

Tian Yao slowly stepped onto the Soul Battle Stage and sized up Yu Tianheng before her.

"You're the one who challenged my young lady."

Tian Yao pointed at Yu Tianheng, a trace of solemnity appearing in her eyes.

Upon hearing Tian Yao's words, Yu Tianheng slowly opened his eyes, looked her up and down, and gave a soft laugh.

It was as though he did not take Tian Yao seriously at all.

If Ye Xi had come, Yu Tianheng would certainly have given her enough attention. Because of Ye Xi's unusual Soul Ring configuration and the strength she had displayed, Yu Tianheng did not think his chances of winning were high.

By Yu Tianheng's own estimate, even if he used Dragon Transformation, his trump card, his odds against Ye Xi would be no better than four to six.

But Tian Yao was different.

From the way Tian Yao addressed Ye Xi, Yu Tianheng had concluded that Tian Yao was Ye Xi's attendant.

He, Yu Tianheng, might not necessarily be able to defeat Ye Xi, but defeating Ye Xi's attendant—wouldn't that be easy?

Hearing Yu Tianheng's soft laugh, Tian Yao's eyes gradually narrowed, a dangerous glint appearing within them.

From Yu Tianheng's laugh, Tian Yao could tell that he seemed to look down on her.

"The match begins!"

Seeing that both contestants were ready, the host immediately announced the start of the match.

The moment the host's words fell, Tian Yao released her Martial Soul: Golden Crocodile King. After Martial Soul Possession, two yellow and one purple Soul Rings appeared beneath Tian Yue's feet.

A dragon's roar rang out across the Soul Battle Stage as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul appeared behind Yu Tianheng. After Martial Soul Possession, two yellow and one purple Soul Rings likewise appeared beneath Yu Tianheng's feet.

Tian Yao and Yu Tianheng moved almost simultaneously, charging toward one another.

Tian Yao clenched her hand into a fist and attacked Yu Tianheng before her. Yu Tianheng likewise raised his hand and met Tian Yao's attack.

Their fists collided, and immense force surged into both their arms, forcing them to retreat.

However, Yu Tianheng took three steps back, while Tian Yao took only two.

I have the upper hand. Yu Tianheng's strength is still inferior to mine.

Having gained the advantage, Tian Yao lightly shook her hand and quietly watched Yu Tianheng.

Surprise appeared in Yu Tianheng's eyes. His probing attack had actually put him at a disadvantage—something he had not expected.

"First Soul Skill: Thunder Dragon Claw."

Yu Tianheng's first Soul Ring flashed, lightning gleaming in his hand as he attacked Tian Yao.

"First Soul Skill: Golden Scale Sky-Splitting Slash."

Watching the incoming Thunder Dragon Claw, Tian Yao's first Soul Ring rapidly flashed.

Golden scales appeared on Tian Yao's arm. She swept her arm swiftly through the air, sending a streak of golden energy shooting toward the charging Yu Tianheng.

The two attacks collided, and energy ripples continuously spread outward from the point of impact.

After the clash of Soul Skills, neither side gained an advantage.

Yu Tianheng looked at Tian Yao before him, a trace of gravity appearing in his eyes.