Beginning the Eighth Trial's Final Battle!

Half a day later, Hunter arrived as promised.

Because prior communication had been made with the Ice and Snow Two Emperors, and a separate area on the Ice Plain had been cleared for Wu Qi so that they could spar freely without affecting other Soul Beast.

The Blazing Scepter Martial Soul appeared in Hunter's hand, its scorching heat dispelling the surrounding coldness and bringing a summer-like warmth.

"I thought you would have to wait a while before the assessment began, but I didn't expect you to challenge me today."

"From this moment forward, your Divine Power will be temporarily sealed until our sparring ends or you complete the assessment."

"You're not even Level 99 Titled Douluo yet, and you've already taken the initiative to fight me. Your courage is truly commendable."

Wu Qi understood that Hunter's words were meant to put pressure on him.

In combat, the disadvantaged side often bears greater pressure. Such trash talk can easily disrupt the mindset of the disadvantaged side, leading to a rapid defeat in battle.

Unfortunately, after the previous sparring, Wu Qi's mindset had already changed, and he had gained experience in defeating stronger opponents.

"Really? Then you'd better watch out."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Qi's Soul Power surged.

His Soul Power Level had never been stuck in any way; in the past, he simply didn't want to break through.

Now that Hunter had said that, he no longer had any concerns. After all, the higher the Soul Power Level, the easier it would be to gain an advantage in the upcoming battles.

Furthermore, his deliberate choice to break through at this time also had its own considerations.

For Hunter, he must defeat Wu Qi within the time it takes for One Incense Stick to burn in order to successfully defend his title.

Previously, Wu Qi's Soul Power Level was only level 98, so his pressure was relatively small. Now, Wu Qi's Soul Power Level is the same as his, and he also has multiple Divine Gear to help him, so the situation may not be so good.

Suddenly, the pressure fell on Hunter.

Of course, he had a good mindset; at least he didn't show any pressure on his face. But as long as you're human, as long as you have emotional fluctuations, you'll inevitably put a layer of shackles on yourself without realizing it.

The psychological tactics had worked. Wu Qi's eyes sharpened, and he said, "Shall we begin?"

Hunter nodded slightly. "It seems you were already capable of breaking through, and deliberately chose this moment. Very well, go all out in this battle."

The Blazing Scepter in his hand was enveloped in a ball of Pure Fire, and in the next instant, the Scepter was planted in the Ice Plain.

The extreme heatwave easily melted the ice into snowmelt, which then evaporated rapidly under the scorching heat, revealing the rock layers beneath the ice.

Hunter's Flame Domain is not only powerful, but also has an anti-air effect, firmly binding Wu Qi to the ground!

Wu Qi dared not be careless and quickly unleashed his Domain of Destruction to fight back.

Without Divine Power, the Domain of Destruction's power is reduced by more than 80%, but in a battle of Soul Power, the power of God-Tier Domain should not be underestimated.

At least, without using Divine Power, Hunter would have a hard time defeating it.

The assessment rules not only restricted Wu Qi, but also Hunter. But don't forget, Hunter's soul was originally a wisp of Divine Sense separated from the God of Destruction, and his Combat Experience over billions of years is something Wu Qi cannot compare to.

"Not bad, to be on par with me at such a young age, you have great Talent." Hunter praised him first, then his gaze sharpened, "But that's not enough!"

With a gentle wave of his Blazing Scepter, space seemed to be burned through, and scorching flames spread through the shattered space, quickly invading the Domain of Destruction.

At such a temperature, anyone who gets infected will suffer severe damage. Wu Qi dared not be careless and quickly dodged, turning the battle into a chase.

It's important to understand that his goal was merely to hold out against his opponent for the duration of One Incense Stick burning, not to defeat him.

Of course, he will not abandon his edge; when the opportunity arises, he will take the initiative to attack.

In the distance, the Ice and Snow Two Emperors, along with the group from the Qiangu Changkong, were awestruck by the earth-shattering scene.

After a long silence, Ice Empress murmured, "Xue'er, if we join forces, can we fight that Flame Spirit Master?"

The Snow Empress shook her head. "He didn't go all out. If he also possessed Divine Artifact, even the one from the Star Dou Great Forest wouldn't be his match. Even without Divine Artifact, this Flame Spirit Master will most likely win the battle."

Ice Empress looked utterly bewildered. "Can humans truly unleash such formidable combat power without achieving godhood?"

Human Soul Master possess powerful Talent, but their physical size is far inferior to that of Soul Beast.

The larger the body size, the more Soul Power accumulated within, giving one a greater advantage in battle. Ice Empress refused to believe that Hunter had the strength to defeat Di Tian.

But that's just how it is.

Hunter's formidable strength did not stem from the accumulation of Soul Power within him. If we were to pinpoint the difference in Soul Power, he was almost on par with Wu Qi, but their performance in battle did not reflect this.

Hunter's true strength lies in his millions of years of accumulated Combat Experience and his masterful use of his own advantages. This is something that others cannot replicate; it can only be achieved through the accumulation of time.

With such extensive Combat Experience, Hunter is capable of handling any unexpected events in battle, and his extremely calm demeanor makes him difficult to be disturbed by external factors.

Of course, the God of Destruction had already taken this into account.

When the Divine Sense merged with Hunter's original form, it preserved the latter's human emotions. Otherwise, wouldn't Hunter have become a second God of Destruction? This is absolutely unacceptable!

Therefore, Hunter would feel anxious if he relied on experience but failed to gain an advantage in the battle. However, unlike others, he would not make mistakes in his haste.

Hunter's attacks are multi-pronged, targeting specific points. The larger the opponent, the greater the damage they suffer.

Therefore, Wu Qi was unable to activate his Martial Soul Avatar to fight, and his combat power was severely limited.

But don't forget, his own strength is not to be underestimated. Seize the opportunity and use his Teleport Soul Skill to rush to Hunter's close range.

The Spirit Luan Martial Void Art, launching a fierce and relentless attack on its opponent.

Hunter's Martial Soul is Scepter, which makes him more adept at using Soul Skill to wear down opponents at mid to long range; close-quarters combat is not his forte. Faced with Wu Qi's fierce offensive, he was slightly surprised and found it hard to believe that his opponent would have the courage to take the initiative to attack.

But for now, he has no choice but to passively accept the reprimand and look for opportunities to retaliate in the process.

Both sides moved swiftly, exchanging blows dozens of times in the blink of an eye.

In such a rapid and intense exchange, the time it takes for One Incense Stick feels exceptionally long for both sides.

After exchanging blows for several breaths, Hunter seized an opportunity. The flames released by his Blazing Scepter condensed into Flame Giant, which not only blocked Wu Qi's full-force attack but also used its size advantage to continuously suppress Wu Qi's living space.

Hunter's masterful control of the flames caused Wu Qi immense suffering, forcing him to retreat in defeat.

This Flame Giant seemed to possess a soul, able to fight autonomously without Hunter's control.