One Club Kill, Then Accept Side Quest

When Tang San saw that White Spirit Ring from below the stage, his brow furrowed slightly, as if he had caught a hint of something off.

Because he sensed an unusual aura from that spirit ring.

"Th—Third Brother, this spirit ring is so strange. Why do I feel like something's different about it?"

Xiao Wu was also drawn to that spirit ring. She could vaguely feel a trace of pressure emanating from it.

But she couldn't pinpoint the reason.

Logically, a mere ten-year spirit ring shouldn't give such an odd sensation.

"Xiao Wu, watch closely. Today's challenge might be more surprising than expected." Tang San frowned.

"Mm!"

Xiao Wu nodded softly, her eyes locked on that White Spirit Ring as if trying to find the cause.

"What the hell? Sun Sheng's Soul Power Level is actually at rank nineteen?"

Suddenly, a shocked cry rang out from the crowd.

"Damn! Sun Sheng is about to break the mold!"

"Rank nineteen? Wasn't he only rank fifteen a few days ago? Did he level up once a day?"

"Oh my god, what am I seeing today?"

"No wonder this guy dared to challenge at the graduation ceremony. He's way too monstrous."

The students began buzzing with discussion, utterly stunned.

Many present knew Sun Sheng's talent well.

Even Tang San and Xiao Wu, who had been fixated on Sun Sheng's first spirit ring, now stared wide-eyed.

They could hardly believe the shocking sight before them.

Liu Long, in particular, had a grim expression on his face.

When it came to knowing Sun Sheng, no one in the world knew him better.

Just a few days ago, he had beaten Sun Sheng black and blue.

Back then, Sun Sheng's Soul Power Level was only rank fifteen.

Now, he had skyrocketed to rank nineteen.

Such a heaven-defying rate of soul power increase left Liu Long utterly astounded.

No, he had to cripple him today—cut off the trouble at its root.

Hoo!

Liu Long took a few deep breaths to steady his shock, then his eyes turned cold. "Sun Sheng, don't think a big boost in soul power can change anything. Today, I'll show you the strength of a two-ring Soul Grand Master."

With that, Liu Long's first White Spirit Ring lit up. He swung his Golden Rod and smashed it down.

"Get lost!"

Sun Sheng roared, lighting up his Million-Year Spirit Ring and unleashing the Hundredfold Amplification spirit skill. He swung his rod back.

Boom!

The two rods collided, sending out a violent shockwave.

With Hundredfold Amplification, Sun Sheng's Soul Power Level, physique, and strength all underwent earth-shattering changes in an instant.

With one swing, he sent Liu Long flying off the stage, crashing to the ground, unable to get up.

Ding! Congratulations to the host for defeating Liu Long and completing the mission. Rewards: 22 Leveling Value, 22 Exchange Value.

At that moment, Sun Sheng received the system's reward.

And the entire venue fell into dead silence!

Everyone stared in disbelief at the shocking scene before them.

This—this can't be!

Liu Long was actually sent flying by Sun Sheng's single rod strike.

No, it was a one-hit kill.

Because Liu Long's arm bones were completely shattered, his body severely injured, and he had fallen into a deep coma.

Confusion!

Shock!

Terror!

The overwhelming strength Sun Sheng had just displayed filled most of the students who had supported Liu Long with fear.

Even the Mentors watching from the sidelines were utterly stunned.

A one-ring spirit master at rank nineteen had actually defeated a two-ring Soul Grand Master at rank twenty-two in a single blow.

This had never happened before in the history of Douluo.

After all, the gap in Soul Power and spirit ring levels was simply too difficult to overcome.

It was almost an insurmountable mountain.

Yet today, Sun Sheng, who had always been underestimated, had created a miracle.

How could everyone not be shocked, not be amazed, not be panicked?

"Cheating!"

"Sun Sheng is cheating!"

"Sun Sheng must be cheating."

"How could he possibly fight above his level and defeat Senior Liu Long in one move?"

At some point, a disgruntled voice of doubt emerged from the silent crowd.

"That's right, Sun Sheng is cheating. My Senior Liu Long couldn't possibly lose."

"Yeah, Sun Sheng must have used some dirty trick just now."

With one person taking the lead, others chimed in with their doubts.

Among them, Boss Xiao, who was watching the graduation ceremony as an alumnus, shouted the loudest.

"Oh, it's Boss Xiao. How did he get here?"

Xiao Wu, with the sharpest hearing, picked out Boss Xiao from the sea of accusations.

"Boss Xiao has always been on good terms with Liu Long. He's probably here for his graduation ceremony."

Tang San looked at Boss Xiao, his expression a bit strange.

In truth, he could guess a little—it was likely to recruit Liu Long and get him to do his bidding.

"Cheating?"

"Since the classmates here think I'm cheating, then come up and have a match with me, Sun."

Sun Sheng gave a cold smirk, releasing an invisible pressure from his body.

You're not convinced? You suspect I'm cheating?

Then come up and challenge me.

Watch me defeat every single one of you.

As soon as Sun Sheng's words fell, the entire venue fell silent again.

The students who had just questioned him lowered their heads, silent and cowed.

Go up and challenge him?

How could they!

They had all seen what happened to Liu Long just now.

What if Sun Sheng really did have powerful methods?

Going up would just be asking to be humiliated!

They didn't dare.

"I don't believe it. I'll go!"

Just as everyone was intimidated by Sun Sheng's aura and dared not speak up, Boss Xiao couldn't hold back anymore.

He let out a roar, leaped up, and landed on the stage.

Ding! Congratulations, host has activated a Side Quest: Defeat Boss Xiao.

At that moment, the system's mission echoed in Sun Sheng's mind.

Boss Xiao!

Among the many students, quite a few recognized Boss Xiao.

These were mostly students who had just graduated.

They had once followed Boss Xiao and 'ruled the roost' at Notting City Junior Academy.

"So it's Boss Xiao, huh."

"What, can't stand it? Here to get revenge for Liu Long?"

Sun Sheng looked at the man on stage and sneered mockingly.

Liu Long and Boss Xiao were thick as thieves, birds of a feather.

"Sun Sheng, don't get cocky. Watch me take you down!"

Boss Xiao eyed him warily, his Soul Power surging as he unleashed his fierce Ferocious Wolf Spirit Soul.

Two spirit rings gradually appeared—one white, one yellow.

"Heh, a twenty-sixth-level Soul Grand Master? Boss Xiao, your cultivation is absolute garbage."

Sun Sheng sensed his Soul Power Level and let out an arrogant laugh.

Six years ago, Boss Xiao was already an eleventh-level Soul Master.

Six years later, he'd only managed to raise his soul power by fifteen levels.

With talent like that, he really was trash.

"Bastard, you're asking for death!"

Boss Xiao's temper flared. One white and one yellow soul ring lit up simultaneously.

His body swelled a few notches as he darted around Sun Sheng in a rapid circle, looking for an opening to strike.

"Heh."

Sun Sheng sneered dismissively. His right hand tightened slightly around his martial soul, and the pitch-black iron staff began to transform.

The dark iron casing flaked off in a shower, revealing dense patterns of dragons and phoenix script. Both ends of the staff sprouted a band of golden rings.

If anyone looked closely, right next to those golden bands was a line of tiny engraved characters.