Martial Soul City Great Soul Arena

"Teacher, what should I do?"

Inside the Pope's Palace, Gu Han clenched his fists, looking eager to clear his teacher Bibi Dong's name.

"In Spirit City, many people believe that Teacher's use of Spirit Hall's power and investment of resources in you have all been in vain."

"Although, after you defeated Xiong Ba in your one-year agreement last year, some people changed their attitude toward you and came to believe that what Teacher did was right."

"Still, many people think that you only won by relying on the resources Teacher gave you and using underhanded means."

"If you want to convince them, words alone won't work. If you want to prove your strength, the best way is to go to the Martial Soul City Great Soul Arena and achieve outstanding results there."

Bibi Dong rose to her feet. Her deep-purple papal robes accentuated her exquisite, curvaceous figure. She raised her delicate chin slightly, and a trace of sigh seemed to linger in her beautiful eyes. Her red lips parted as she spoke slowly.

"Achieve outstanding results at the Great Soul Arena? I understand, Teacher!"

"Starting tonight, I'll go to the Great Soul Arena to take part in Soul Combat!"

Gu Han said firmly.

"You haven't participated in Soul Combat before. When the time comes, I'll have Nana accompany you."

Bibi Dong nodded with a pleased expression and said with a gentle smile.

After watching Gu Han leave the hall, Bibi Dong sat back down. The smile had already vanished from her beautiful, refined face.

In truth, Bibi Dong had concealed quite a lot in what she had just told Gu Han.

She had no intention of giving Gu Han any more Light Attribute dragon flesh or spirit medicines.

Yet she was still having people search everywhere for Light Attribute dragon flesh and spirit medicines. The former were placed in the Soul Hunting Forest to be raised, while the latter were specially stored away.

She intended to save these things for Yu Xiaogang.

As for Gu Han, he was merely a test subject paving the way for the king.

Now that the experiment had succeeded, he no longer had any value.

And he actually wanted to keep asking her for Light Attribute dragon flesh and spirit medicines?

A cold smile appeared on Bibi Dong's dignified, noble face.

In the blink of an eye, night had arrived.

The curtain of night descended quietly. A bright moon hung high in the sky, surrounded by scattered stars.

Within Spirit City, Although night had fallen, Spirit City was still brilliantly lit. Soul-guided streetlights shone along both sides of the roads, all kinds of shops remained open, and cries of vendors rang out without pause.

On Snack Street, stalls selling all kinds of food had already been set up, and business was especially bustling. The sizzling of oil and enticing aromas drifted through the air, detectable from far away.

Because Bibi Dong had informed her, Hu Liena learned that Gu Han was going to the Martial Soul City Great Soul Arena to participate in Soul Combat.

That evening, she planned to take Gu Han to the Great Soul Arena to participate in Soul Combat.

As a student of Spirit City Intermediate Soul Master Academy, Hu Liena basically went to the Martial Soul City Great Soul Arena every night with Xie Yue and Yan to participate in Soul Combat.

As they walked along the road toward the Martial Soul City Great Soul Arena, Hu Liena explained the rules of the Great Soul Arena to Gu Han in a crisp, alluring voice.

"At the Great Soul Arena, there are generally three types of Soul Combat: Solo Soul Combat, Team Soul Combat, and Group Soul Combat."

"The differences between these three types are basically clear from their names."

"The ranks for the three types of Soul Combat are not shared, but they are all divided according to the rarity of metals and gemstones: iron, bronze, silver, gold, purple gold, sapphire, ruby, and diamond."

"To advance through these ranks, you need to earn points."

After she finished explaining the Great Soul Arena's rules, the four of them had more or less arrived before the Martial Soul City Great Soul Arena.

The Martial Soul City Great Soul Arena was a massive domed structure resembling a semicircle, sprawling across a vast area with a grand and imposing design.

Before its entrance stood a long flight of tall steps. Below the steps was a plaza connected to several streets.

At that moment, crowds continuously poured in from every direction to participate in and watch Soul Combat.

"Come on, let's go in!"

Led by Hu Liena and the other two, Gu Han headed into the Martial Soul City Great Soul Arena and entered the main hall.

"Come on, let's register first!"

After entering the hall, Hu Liena took Gu Han's hand and pushed through the crowd toward the counter responsible for Soul Combat registration. She intended to register him for Iron Soul Combat first, then sign him up to participate.

After waiting in line for a while, it was soon Gu Han's turn.

Behind the counter sat a young woman responsible for registration. She wore a black-and-white short-skirted uniform, with long black hair, delicate features, and a pretty face.

"You're... you're Gu Han!"

Upon seeing Gu Han's handsome, flawless face, with features that were delicate and perfectly harmonious, the young woman's eyes sparkled. She clasped her hands before her chest, looking incomparably excited.

"You know me?"

Gu Han was somewhat surprised.

"Of course! You're my idol!"

"With innate Soul Power of only level 0.25, you still earned His Holiness the Pope's recognition and were taken in as his disciple. In just one year, you actually cultivated to the rank of Soul Grandmaster and even defeated that Xiong Ba!"

"Although many people say you cheated, they're just jealous!"

"Xiong Ba was clearly so much older than you, Gu Han, and your martial soul can't even be used for possession. So what if you used a sword!"

The young girl angrily waved her little fists, deeply indignant on Gu Han's behalf.

However, hearing the girl's words, Hu Liena somehow felt a trace of jealousy rise in her heart. She urged him.

"Xiao Han, my brother and Yan are still waiting. We need to hurry and register for the Soul Combat."

Learning that someone was still waiting for Gu Han, the girl in charge of registration quickly registered his information. After collecting the entry fee, she handed Gu Han an Iron Soul Combat badge.

"Thank you."

After accepting the Iron Soul Combat badge, Gu Han politely thanked her before turning to leave.

"He really is so charming! Handsome and polite too!"

Watching Gu Han's departing back, stars sparkled in the girl's amber eyes. She clasped her jade-like hands before her chest, feeling even more fondness and admiration for him.

After completing the registration, Gu Han and Hu Liena joined up with Xie Yue and Yan. Together, they signed up for tonight's Soul Elder Group Solo Soul Combat.

The four of them were assigned to the eighth sub-arena.

After entering the eighth sub-arena through the contestants' passageway, Gu Han followed Hu Liena into a very spacious Lounge.

This was where contestants waited for the Soul Combat to begin.

As a Great Soul Arena established by Spirit Hall, the Lounge was not only luxuriously decorated, but its seats were basically made of a material similar to genuine leather sofas. They were soft and very comfortable to sit on.

After entering the Lounge, Hu Liena continued introducing the Great Soul Arena's Soul Combat order to Gu Han in a low voice.

Like the other Great Soul Arenas, each sub-arena of the Martial Soul City Great Soul Arena was divided into three sections, hosting Solo Soul Combat, Team Soul Combat, and Group Soul Combat respectively.

The order began with Solo Soul Combat for the Soul Master Group, followed by the Soul Grandmaster Group, Soul Elder Group, and Soul Ancestor Group.

Only after the Solo Soul Combat ended would the Team Soul Combat begin.

After the Team Soul Combat ended, the Group Soul Combat would begin.

This separation of time ensured that Soul Masters participating in Solo Soul Combat, Team Soul Combat, and Group Soul Combat at the same time would not be unable to make it to their matches.