Sparring (Part 1)

Thinking of Dai Weisi's Ten-Thousand-Year Fourth Ring, Qin Ming shook his head slightly. "No, there are still three years left. Perhaps they will grow into opponents even more troublesome than Spirit Hall. At least for now, even if all seven of you joined forces, you might not be a match for Dai Weisi alone."

"What?!"

Qin Ming's words undoubtedly ignited Yu Tianheng's fighting spirit. He stared fixedly at Dai Weisi, battle intent blazing in his eyes, wishing he could spar with Dai Weisi right away.

However, he also knew that Ye Lingling had reached a critical stage in absorbing her soul ring and could not be disturbed now.

"First Prince, that Yu Tianheng has been staring at you. Who knows what scheme he's plotting?" Li Hu reminded him, and Dai Weisi glanced at Yu Tianheng as well.

Yu Tianheng was tall and lean, with a stature that nearly matched Dai Weisi's.

His neat black short hair stood upright like steel needles. His hands were long and powerful, and while he could not be called handsome, there were rarely any expressions on his face, as though his facial muscles were stiff.

The current Yu Tianheng was merely a level thirty-six Soul Elder and was not worthy of Dai Weisi's attention. However, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan behind him was worth considering as an ally.

Still, every member of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was exceedingly arrogant. When it came to being overbearing and conceited, they were no better than the people of the Clear Sky Sect.

Moreover, because they only had one Titled Douluo, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had always remained neutral between the two great empires. They favored neither the Heaven Dou Empire nor the Star Luo Empire, nor did they support Spirit Hall. That was why they would eventually end up with their clan destroyed and their people dead.

Because anyone who was not one of their own was an enemy! Thus, after the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was wiped out, although the Heaven Dou imperial family was furious, they never spoke of avenging them. Instead, they simply stood by and watched, treating it as none of their concern.

Winning the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's support would likely not be easy.

"It doesn't matter. There's no need to pay attention to him. Before absolute strength, all schemes and tricks are useless!"

Dai Weisi withdrew his gaze from Yu Tianheng and spoke calmly. To forge iron, one had to be strong oneself. His most urgent task was to find a way to warn Dugu Yan about her poisoning.

He could use this opportunity to draw out Dugu Bo. After curing his poison, he could swindle the Immortal Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Time passed second by second. An hour later, Ye Lingling slowly opened her eyes. The corners of her lips curved up in a faint smile as she said in delight:

"Teacher, I succeeded. My Soul Power has reached level thirty-one, and both my healing speed and healing range have improved."

"Mm, very good!" Qin Ming said with a smile. Compared to the aloof Dugu Yan and the proud Yu Tianheng, a girl with Ye Lingling's personality was much easier to get along with.

Then, Qin Ming took out a dagger, personally cut off the Seven-Colored Deer's hide, and handed it to Dai Weisi.

"Thank you for your generosity, First Prince, for being willing to return the Seven-Colored Deer to us. This is the deer hide you wanted."

"Mm, Teacher Qin Ming, there's no need to be so polite."

Dai Weisi smiled, then intended to tell Qin Ming about Dugu Yan's poisoning so that Qin Ming could pass the message on to her.

After all, he was a grown man. If he told Dugu Yan she had been poisoned upon meeting her for the first time, no one would believe him.

Besides, Dugu Yan was Yu Tianheng's girlfriend. For all he knew, others might think he had been captivated by her looks and set his sights on someone else's girlfriend.

Though being a Cao Thief was rather thrilling too. After all, how could flowers at home compare to wildflowers outside...

However, just as Dai Weisi was about to speak, Yu Tianheng suddenly asked, "Hey! First Prince of the Star Luo Empire, I want to ask you something. Are you planning to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament three years from now as well?"

"How dare you—"

Seeing Yu Tianheng being so disrespectful, Li Hu immediately rebuked him. But Dai Weisi stopped him and nodded.

"Hehe, the Spirit Master Tournament is a grand feast for the spirit master world. Naturally, I will lead the Star Luo Imperial Academy to participate! What? Are you planning to take part as well?"

"Of course!"

"Oh? Then it seems we're opponents! But there can only be one champion of the tournament, and that will be my Star Luo Imperial Academy. Work hard, and perhaps you can compete with the Spirit Hall team for second place."

Dai Weisi smiled. This was not him being arrogant and domineering; he truly had the confidence. With another three years, he was confident he could break through to level fifty-five. Combined with his External Soul Bone, Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and foreknowledge of the future—

Even without the help of Immortal Herbs, he was confident he could defeat Spirit Hall and claim the championship.

"Hmph, since the First Prince is so confident, do you dare accept my challenge?" Yu Tianheng said confidently, his eyes brimming with battle intent and his bearing overwhelming!

The corner of Dai Weisi's lips lifted as he smiled. "Oh? You want to challenge me?"

"That's right. Don't tell me the First Prince doesn't dare accept and wants to be a turtle hiding in its shell?"

"Tianheng, don't be rude!" Qin Ming frowned upon hearing this and hurriedly reprimanded him. But Yu Tianheng, who was determined to have a fight with Dai Weisi, no longer cared about anything else.

"First Prince, you are the captain of Star Luo Imperial Academy's first team, while I am the captain of Heaven Dou Royal Academy's first team. This is precisely a contest between captains.

Meeting is fate. Let us have a proper battle and let me see what gives the First Prince the confidence to claim the tournament championship!"

"Hahahaha..." Dai Weisi could not help but burst into laughter.

Seeing Dai Weisi laugh, Yu Tianheng was overjoyed and smiled. "Does that mean you agree?"

"That's right. Meeting is fate, so I'll show you the strength of my Star Luo Empire. But I am a four-ring Soul Ancestor, while you are a three-ring Soul Elder. You are no match for me, and I don't want to take advantage of you."

As he spoke, he pointed in turn at Dugu Yan, Yu Feng, Shi Mo, Shi Mo, Osler, and Ye Lingling, then said with a light smile, "All of you, come at me together!"

"What?" Yu Tianheng flew into a rage. "You want to challenge all seven of us!"

"That's right. Only then would it be fair!"

"Arrogant! If you want to challenge all seven of us, beat me first!"

"That works too. It will only delay things by a minute anyway."

Yu Tianheng understood the meaning behind Dai Weisi's words—he was saying that dealing with him would take only a minute. How could someone as proud as him possibly accept that?

"Let's see how I deal with you! Yu Tianheng, martial soul Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, level thirty-six Power Attack System Soul Elder. Please enlighten me!"

"So this brat is actually from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. No wonder he dared to challenge the First Prince." Li Hu was startled, but then he smiled. "But he is no match for the First Prince at all!"

"Dai Weisi, Martial Soul: Evil Eyed White Tiger. Level forty-eight Power Attack System Soul Ancestor. Please advise!" With that, Dai Weisi instantly activated Martial Soul Possession.

Four Soul Rings emerged beneath his feet in succession, the pitch-black Fourth Soul Ring especially dazzling!

"What?!"

Yu Tianheng and the others' expressions changed drastically at once.

"Y-You're actually level forty-eight?"

"Don't believe me? Then I'll prove it!" The moment his words fell, a terrifying Soul Pressure erupted, instantly enveloping Yu Tianheng. The immense pressure forced him to activate Martial Soul Possession just to withstand it.

Qin Ming naturally felt the oppressive aura crashing toward him, and his brow furrowed. "His talent is terrifying. He's only a few years older than Tianheng, yet his Soul Power is twelve levels higher. No wonder he dared challenge seven people all by himself!"

After a pause, he said to Dugu Yan, "Yan, Tianheng isn't Dai Weisi's match. All of you, attack together!"