The Undying Qing Mu

"He was getting stronger and stronger."

Tang San watched Qing Mu's departing figure and spoke in a low voice.

Dai Mubai nodded in agreement. "At first, although his combat instincts were strong, his fighting techniques were still somewhat immature. But now, even I wouldn't dare claim I could defeat him!

When he used that move, though, his Soul Ring didn't light up. Could it have been a Self-Created Soul Skill?"

Qing Mu's Soul Ring had not lit up when he used Leech Seed, so it was certainly not a Soul Ring skill. There had also been no sign of a Soul Bone being used, ruling out that possibility as well.

But if it was a Self-Created Soul Skill, Qing Mu's movements had been far too subtle—practically nonexistent. Dai Mubai could not help suspecting it was something similar to Tang San's Hidden Weapons.

"That's right. That move was a Self-Created Soul Skill!"

Just then, Yu Xiaogang appeared behind them.

"Teacher!"

"Grandmaster!"

Seeing Yu Xiaogang approach, Tang San and the others all looked at him with respect.

After all, they had indeed benefited greatly from Yu Xiaogang's special training during this period.

Yu Xiaogang nodded slightly, then explained to the Shrek group, "I watched that person's battle as well. If he really is only eighteen, then he can be called one of the continent's top geniuses.

Moreover, among all the Self-Created Soul Skills I have seen, that seed-entangling skill could rank in the top ten."

Hearing Yu Xiaogang praise Qing Mu so highly, everyone present immediately took him even more seriously.

Yet as he watched their grave expressions, Yu Xiaogang suddenly smiled. "You need not belittle yourselves. He may be a top genius, but you are monsters. Under my guidance, surpassing him is only a matter of time."

Listening to Yu Xiaogang, everyone could sense his absolute confidence. Clearly, he firmly believed they would surpass Qing Mu.

That was right. Who were they? Shrek students—monsters beyond ordinary people.

But perhaps worried that Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others would become overconfident, Yu Xiaogang added:

"However, you must not slack off. Surpassing a genius like that will not be easy. It requires exceptionally hard work!"

"Yes, Grandmaster!!"

Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others immediately answered, as though making a vow.

The next day, when Dai Mubai "drew" Qing Mu, everyone else was extremely excited. At last, they could avenge Xiao Wu.

"Boss Dai, it's up to you now!"

Tang San patted Dai Mubai on the shoulder and instructed him solemnly.

Dai Mubai turned slightly toward Tang San. "Don't worry. I'll avenge Xiao Wu for you. After all, Xiao Wu is one of the Shrek Seven Devils too."

With that, Dai Mubai swiftly stepped onto the Soul Fighting Arena.

On the other side, Qing Mu had already been waiting on the Soul Fighting Arena for quite some time. Watching Dai Mubai take the stage, his expression beneath the mask remained utterly calm.

"Dai Mubai? Fine. I can test just what is special about the original story's characters."

Qing Mu thought to himself.

At the same time, Dai Mubai immediately activated Martial Soul Possession. Tiger-like traits appeared across his body as he roared at Qing Mu, "Dai Mubai, Martial Soul: White Tiger, level thirty-eight Assault System Battle Spirit Master!"

Feeling the aura emanating from his opponent, Qing Mu could not help sighing inwardly. Dai Mubai's character might not be much, but with the top-tier White Tiger Martial Soul and the cultivation methods of the Star Luo Imperial Family, he was far beyond ordinary Spirit Masters.

Qing Mu then spoke in a slightly hoarse voice. "Garlic Turtle, Martial Soul: Green Vine, level thirty-four Control System Battle Spirit Master!"

The moment the host shouted for the battle to begin, Dai Mubai immediately launched his attack.

"Second Soul Skill, White Tiger Fierce Light Wave!"

A milky-white sphere of light shot from Dai Mubai's mouth toward Qing Mu.

The White Tiger Fierce Light Wave was extremely fast and reached Qing Mu in an instant.

Qing Mu turned sideways, intending to evade the attack. But seeing this, Dai Mubai's lips curled slightly upward.

The White Tiger Fierce Light Wave beside Qing Mu suddenly changed direction and flew straight at him.

The White Tiger Fierce Light Wave had no tracking ability, but Dai Mubai could control it to a certain extent. On this already small Soul Fighting Arena, unless one was an Agility Attack System Spirit Master, avoiding it was practically impossible.

Knowing he could not evade it, Qing Mu immediately crossed his arms before him as a large amount of Soul Power gathered around them.

Boom—

The White Tiger Splitting Light Wave struck Qing Mu's arms, knocking him back several meters.

"Nice one, Boss Dai! Kill that Garlic Turtle!"

Seeing this, the Shrek group was instantly delighted. Xiao Wu grew even more excited and loudly cheered Dai Mubai on from the spectator area.

"A mere level thirty-four Spirit Master dared to act so arrogantly? Now he's run into a wall, hasn't he?"

Ma Hongjun also felt immensely satisfied. Let that Garlic Turtle be so arrogant—now he was getting what he deserved.

"It hit!"

On the Soul Fighting Arena, Dai Mubai was delighted to see his White Tiger Fierce Light Wave hit Qing Mu. One blast certainly would not defeat him, but that was fine. He could just fire a few more.

On the other side, Qing Mu lowered his arms and said calmly to Dai Mubai, "Your aura is decent, but the power is a little lacking."

After he spoke, a ring of pale green energy spread out from Qing Mu's body. Wherever the energy wave passed, thick grass sprang up, quickly covering the entire Soul Fighting Arena.

Then countless pale green motes rose from the grass and merged into Qing Mu's body, slowly healing his injuries.

Second Soul Skill, Giga Drain!

As Qing Mu's Second Spirit Ring lit up, several blue-green energy vines rapidly grew from his palms and shot toward Dai Mubai.

"Not good!"

Seeing this, Dai Mubai immediately ran to the side. But the Soul Fighting Arena was only so large; evading Qing Mu's Giga Drain was easier said than done. Before long, the Giga Drain vines caught up to him.

Just as they reached him, Dai Mubai leaped high into the air and fired another White Tiger Fierce Light Wave at Qing Mu.

Yet this time, Qing Mu did not even dodge, allowing the milky-white orb to explode directly before him.

"Great!"

Seeing his attack hit Qing Mu again, Dai Mubai was immediately overjoyed. With this, Qing Mu's Soul Skill should have ended.

But when Dai Mubai looked down, he found that the vines representing Giga Drain had not vanished. They were still waiting for him.

As Dai Mubai's body began to fall, the blue-green vines finally touched him. Without the slightest pause, they began draining his energy.

A large amount of energy flowed through the vines into Qing Mu's body, healing his injuries together with Grassy Terrain.

No one had managed to injure Qing Mu before, so neither Grassy Terrain nor Giga Drain had been able to display their true effects. Now that he had encountered Dai Mubai, these two ultimate moves finally began to shine.