Yu Tianheng's Defeat

Seeing the solemn look in Yu Tianheng's eyes, Tian Yao did not hesitate in the slightest and charged straight at him.

Her sharp attacks whipped up howling gusts as they struck at Yu Tianheng's vital points.

Faced with the incoming attacks, Yu Tianheng immediately launched a counterattack.

Attacks imbued with Soul Power and clashes between soul skills continuously erupted across the Soul Battle Stage.

In the VIP Room, Ye Xi watched the battle on the Soul Battle Stage, a trace of contemplation appearing in her sapphire-blue eyes.

"Judging from the situation, Tian Yao currently has the upper hand."

"As long as she is careful of Yu Tianheng's Dragon Transformation, Sister Tian Yao's victory is practically certain."

Ye Xi spoke softly, a faint smile playing at the corners of her lips.

"Yes, that is basically the case for now."

Ling Yuan looked at the battle below and nodded lightly.

And just as Ye Xi and Ling Yuan had said, Tian Yao, who held the upper hand on the Soul Battle Stage, rained attacks down on Yu Tianheng like a storm.

Even though Yu Tianheng had gone all out, he could not reverse his disadvantage.

Yu Tianheng took a deep breath. His right hand silently transformed into a dragon claw and swept toward Tian Yao before him.

Tian Yao, who had already been on guard, leaned backward and narrowly evaded Yu Tianheng's attack.

"Dragon Transformation."

Seeing Yu Tianheng use Dragon Transformation, Tian Yao's eyes gained a hint of seriousness.

"You're very strong!"

"I can't defeat you without using Dragon Transformation."

Yu Tianheng's breathing was somewhat ragged, and sweat had appeared on his forehead.

"Even with Dragon Transformation, you still can't defeat me."

As Tian Yao spoke, the Third Soul Ring beneath her feet flashed rapidly.

"Third Soul Skill: Alligator Armor Sky Dome Shield."

Golden scales appeared on Tian Yao's right arm, forming a small shield.

Facing Yu Tianheng's incoming dragon claw, Tian Yao raised the shield on her right arm to block it.

The dragon claw struck the shield, throwing off a few sparks.

But Yu Tianheng quickly sensed that something was wrong. As the two collided, a powerful rebounding force surged into his arm, leaving it slightly numb.

Tian Yao, meanwhile, revealed a brilliant smile.

"My third soul skill can reflect fifty percent of the attack's power as damage."

Tian Yao smiled happily. As she spoke, she raised her leg and spun in place, lashing out at Yu Tianheng with a sweeping kick.

Yu Tianheng raised his arm to block. The kick struck his arm, causing him to feel intense pain.

Yu Tianheng sucked in a sharp breath and was just about to counterattack when Tian Yao's attacks came at him again.

Facing Tian Yao's relentless attacks, Yu Tianheng gradually ran out of stamina. In the end, Tian Yao seized an opening and punched him in the body, sending him crashing heavily to the ground.

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul is nothing special."

Tian Yao looked at Yu Tianheng on the ground and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Although Tian Yao had sustained some injuries as well, she did not care. Instead, she found the match thoroughly satisfying.

"I may have lost, but that does not mean the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul is inferior to yours."

Yu Tianheng got up from the ground, his gaze fixed tightly on Tian Yao.

"You can announce the result now, can't you?"

Hearing Yu Tianheng's words, Tian Yao waved dismissively and looked toward the host.

"Yes, yes."

"The winner of this match is Golden Scale."

The host looked at Tian Yao and announced the alias she was currently using.

After the host announced the result, Tian Yao withdrew her martial soul and headed toward the VIP Room.

"Wait."

Seeing Tian Yao preparing to leave, Yu Tianheng immediately called out to stop her.

"What else is it?"

Tian Yao stopped and turned her gaze toward Yu Tianheng.

"I want to ask, how great is the gap between you and Ye Xi?"

Yu Tianheng took a deep breath and waited for Tian Yao's answer.

"Pfft."

Hearing Yu Tianheng's question, Tian Yao could not help but laugh.

"You can't even beat me, yet you want to probe my young lady's strength."

"I can only tell you that the gap between my young lady and me is like a firefly compared to the Bright Moon."

After saying this, Tian Yao turned around without looking back and headed toward the VIP Room.

"A firefly compared to the Bright Moon?"

"Then what am I?"

Watching Tian Yao leave, Yu Tianheng muttered to himself.

He could not even defeat Tian Yao, yet Tian Yao had just told him that the gap between herself and Ye Xi was like a firefly compared to the Bright Moon.

Then what did that make him, a genius ranked among the best even within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?

After glancing once more at the Soul Battle Stage, Yu Tianheng headed toward his private room.

The moment he entered the private room, Dugu Yan came before Yu Tianheng.

"Tianheng, are you all right?"

Dugu Yan looked Yu Tianheng over from head to toe, concern appearing in her eyes.

Noticing Dugu Yan's concerned gaze, Yu Tianheng immediately patted his chest.

"Yan Zi, what could possibly happen to me?"

"I may have lost, but the gap between her and me isn't that great. Next time, I'll definitely win it back."

Yu Tianheng revealed a smile, his voice brimming with confidence.

Although he had lost this time, Tian Yao was only slightly stronger than him. He was confident that he would definitely win next time.

And after defeating Tian Yao, the next person Yu Tianheng would challenge would be Tian Yao.

"Mm, I believe you'll win it back."

Dugu Yan smiled and sat down in the private room.

"Yan Zi, have you decided to leave Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

Yu Tianheng sat down before Dugu Yan and asked very seriously.

"Mm, I've decided."

"I'm only leaving Heaven Dou Royal Academy, not Heaven Dou City. You can still come find me then."

Dugu Yan leaned back in her chair, a smile appearing on her delicate face.

Hearing this, Yu Tianheng nodded lightly and said nothing more.

After checking the time, Dugu Yan stood up from her seat and walked out of the private room.

"Tianheng, it's getting late. I'll head home first."

After waving to Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan walked straight out of the private room.

After Dugu Yan left, Yu Tianheng walked directly to the window of the private room. His gaze settled on the room where Ye Xi and the others were, his eyes filled with determination.

"Next time, I will definitely win."

With that, Yu Tianheng turned and walked out of the VIP Room.

Meanwhile.

In the VIP Room where Ye Xi and the others were.

Tian Yao picked up a drink with a smile and looked toward Ye Xi before her.

"Second Young Lady, Yu Tianheng is quite strong."

"But compared to me, he's still just a tiny bit weaker."