Twin Poison Duo

After taking that punch from Ye Buqun, Fierce Tiger's body had become like an apple riddled with worms. Though he looked fine on the outside, his bones and internal organs had actually suffered severe damage. By the time he stepped onto the stage, his body had already been pushed past its limit, which was why he had suddenly dropped dead on the spot.

And that was only because Fierce Tiger was a power-type Strong Attack-type Battle Soul Master, with a sturdy build and tough skin. If it had been an Agility Attack-type Battle Soul Master or a Control System Tool Soul Master of the same rank, that single punch would have killed them on the spot. As for a healing Support-type Soul Master, there was even less need to mention it.

But no one would blame Ye Buqun for this, because in everyone's eyes, he was merely a Soul Grandmaster. How could he possibly kill a level-forty-two Soul Ancestor with one punch? No one would believe that no matter who heard it. Thus, Soto Great Soul Arena publicly announced that Fierce Tiger had suffered a sudden acute illness and died on the spot.

It did not even count as dying in battle. It was truly a stifling death.

But the Fierce Tiger Family did not see it that way.

That night, Ye Buqun and Doudou still had a two-person match. When they returned backstage to rest, someone came looking for them.

It was Charming Cat, the partner of the now-dead Fierce Tiger.

The moment she saw her, Doudou immediately assumed a defensive stance, her pretty face full of vigilance.

Was this woman here for revenge?

What a joke. Even Fierce Tiger had been knocked out by Ye Buqun with one punch. What could she possibly do here?

"Please don't attack, you two. I'm not here for revenge. I... I want to join you. Is that possible?" Charming Cat said, her eyes glistening as she looked at Ye Buqun.

Though she showed no hostility, Doudou still felt threatened. She instinctively stepped in front of Ye Buqun. "Join us? Why would you do that?"

Wearing a pitiful expression, Charming Cat continued, "I was taken away by the Fierce Tiger Family when I was young and made into a servant. On the day my Martial Soul awakened, they found that I had level-seven Innate Soul Power. Seeing that I had decent talent, they raised me as a family retainer. I thought my fate would change from then on, but that was not the case.

"Fierce Tiger had a terrible temper and vile character. If I did even the slightest thing wrong, he would beat and scold me. I haven't been happy all these years. Now that you have killed Fierce Tiger, I... I beg you to take me in. I can do anything."

Before Doudou could say anything, Ye Buqun smiled. "Miss, I think you have come to the wrong people. We are not a shelter, and the two of us are used to wandering alone. Taking someone along would be inconvenient. We still have a match to compete in, so we won't see you out."

If he had been an ordinary male Soul Master, he would probably have accepted her long ago. But Ye Buqun only wanted to finish his matches as quickly as possible, earn a higher-ranked badge, and complete the system mission. Besides, Charming Cat's background was unclear, and her sudden appearance was rather strange. Ye Buqun did not want to waste any more time on her.

"Hah, that really wasn't easy. Such a beautiful girl came to you of her own accord, and you actually refused to take her in. That is quite surprising," Doudou said in a strange tone as they headed toward the arena.

Ye Buqun teased, "I have a peculiar preference. I just happen not to like beautiful things. I prefer the uglier kind, so the ones by my side are all rather ugly."

"You—" He was clearly saying she was ugly, and Doudou flushed with annoyance.

"All right, just kidding. The match is about to begin. Let's hurry."

As the two joked around, they arrived at the venue for this Soul Arena match, Soul Battle Stage Number Five.

This time, more than half the seats were actually occupied, making Doudou even more nervous.

Could their opponents be very strong this time? Otherwise, why would there be such a large audience?

Doudou and Ye Buqun's opponents were once again a man and a woman. The man had a sickly yellow complexion and was thin as a bamboo pole, looking as if he had just recovered from a serious illness. The woman was somewhat plump, yet had a pointed chin, making her look rather strange.

"Next is the second two-versus-two match on Soul Battle Stage Number Five. The competitors are the Ye-Doudou Duo and the Twin Poison Duo. Both sides boast the impressive record of fourteen consecutive victories. This match is certain to be exciting and full of suspense. So who will emerge victorious? Let us wait and see."

Before the host announced the start of the match, both teams had already stepped onto the battlefield.

There was also quite a large age gap between the two sides. The Ye-Doudou Duo were only in their teens, while the woman from the Twin Poison Duo was close to thirty, and the man was already over thirty.

This was a free battle. By ordinary reasoning, the Twin Poison Duo's Soul Power Levels should have been higher than those of the Ye-Doudou Duo.

"Then, let the match begin!"

At the host's command, three of the four activated their Martial Souls.

The female Soul Master of the Twin Poison Duo actually possessed a spider Martial Soul. The instant she used Martial Soul Possession, her entire body was covered in a glossy black radiance. Countless white threads then seeped out from her body, rippling outward like waves. These threads soon condensed into eight black legs, four on each side of her body. A spiderweb-shaped mark appeared on her forehead, while her eyes shone with a bloodthirsty scarlet light. At the same time, four Soul Rings circled around her body.

She was a level-forty-two Control System Battle Soul Ancestor. Her Soul Ring configuration was: white, yellow, yellow, purple.

Compared to her, the male Soul Master's Martial Soul was even more terrifying.

It was a Twin-Headed Snake covered in magma-like patterns. Savage light gleamed from its two heads and four eyes, while its forked tongues constantly flicked from its mouths. The temperature around them seemed to be rising. Four Soul Rings likewise rose from beneath his feet.

Snake Man, Martial Soul: Twin-headed Fire Serpent. Level-forty-five Agility Attack-type Battle Soul Ancestor. Soul Ring configuration: yellow, yellow, purple, purple.

Ye Buqun now seemed to understand why the two were called the Twin Poison Duo. Both snakes and spiders were poisonous creatures that inspired fear at the mere sight of them, hence the name.

Compared to them, their opponents' presence was far weaker. Though Doudou had a pair of wings on her back, the white dove that appeared behind her looked exceedingly adorable. Compared to the Twin Poison Duo, it was simply a cute little creature.

What was even more outrageous was that Ye Buqun was standing there almost without moving, having activated neither his Martial Soul nor his Soul Rings.

Damn it, who are you looking down on? Are you really here to fight like this?

Since you are courting death like this, don't blame me for being rude.

Her first white Soul Ring lit up. At the same time, she crossed and raised both hands, shooting strands of white spider silk from her palms toward the air above the arena. They actually began weaving together directly—