Battle Hu Yanli

Dugu Bo sauntered off the stage, leaving Lin Feng utterly speechless. Eldest Brother, aren't you going to keep things going? I need to get on stage. Before a Soul Douluo battle, shouldn't there be some appetizers first? Left with no choice, Lin Feng could only pretend nothing had happened and head straight onto the stage himself.

Lin Feng stepped onto the stage and spoke. "Greetings, esteemed seniors. This junior is Lin Feng. I was fortunate enough to be mentioned earlier. Greetings to you all! Just now, my father mentioned onstage that he and Sect Master Huyan would soon have a match, allowing everyone to experience the Self-Created Soul Skills of our Five Elements Academy. However, my father and Sect Master Huyan are both Soul Douluo-level powerhouses. Everyone knows that at their level, even ordinary Soul Skills can display tremendous power in their hands. Therefore, so that everyone may gain a more comprehensive understanding of our academy's Soul Skills, before the Soul Douluo-level spirit battle begins, our academy would like to offer a few lower-level spirit master battles as an introduction. This will allow everyone to more directly witness the application of our academy's Self-Created Soul Skills."

After finishing his formal remarks, Lin Feng turned toward the Elephant Armored Sect's seats. "Since Sect Master Huyan has already challenged my father, how about Young Sect Master Huyan and I have a match? To begin this spirit battle competition with the juniors of the Five Elements Academy and the Elephant Armored Sect, then conclude it with the seniors of the Five Elements Academy and the Elephant Armored Sect—that would make for a fine story, wouldn't it?"

Before Hu Yanli could speak, Hu Yan Zhen spoke first. "Brat, are you trying to pit yourself against my Elephant Armored Sect? This old man brought people here today to congratulate your academy on its opening, and you're stirring up trouble?"

Lin Feng smiled. "I'm not stirring up trouble. I'm issuing a challenge. Or does Sect Master Huyan think his grandson is several years older than me and is afraid that losing to me would be too embarrassing?"

Hu Yanli sprang to his feet. "Brat, who's afraid of losing to you? Just wait—I'll teach you a proper lesson right now." Without waiting for Hu Yan Zhen to stop him, he charged directly onto the stage. Inwardly, everyone silently cursed, Idiot.

Hu Yanli climbed onto the stage. "Brat, don't regret this. Tell me, how do you want to fight?"

Lin Feng said, "We fight directly. Don't worry, with so many seniors present today, no one will let you get beaten to death."

Hu Yanli said, "Brat, just wait. Be careful I don't beat you to death." With that, he immediately announced his Martial Soul. "Hu Yanli, Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul, Level 33 Defense System Battle Spirit Master!"

"Lin Feng." Lin Feng gave only those two words. He neither released his Martial Soul nor raised a single Spirit Ring beneath his feet.

Hu Yanli felt utterly provoked and humiliated, and he charged straight at Lin Feng.

Under the possession of the Diamond Mammoth Martial Soul, his enormous body resembled a moving fortress. A pale golden horny layer covered his entire body, gleaming beneath the lights with an indestructible sheen. He let out a low roar as his First Spirit Ring lit up. His already brawny frame swelled again, and he barreled toward Lin Feng with the momentum to crush everything in his path.

Faced with that terrifying charge, Lin Feng stood with his hands behind his back. Only when Hu Yanli had rushed before him did he sway slightly, like a weightless willow leaf, effortlessly avoiding the seemingly certain collision.

Hu Yanli's attack missed, and he staggered several steps before angrily turning around and throwing out his massive fist. The light of his Second Soul Skill gathered around his fist, bringing with it a howling gust of wind.

Lin Feng still neither dodged nor retreated. His right palm traced a smooth arc. It seemed slow, yet it struck after the fact and arrived first, precisely meeting that enormous fist.

Regretful Dragon Strike! A deep dragon's roar faintly rang out. It was not a Spirit Ring Soul Skill, yet a vast and fierce palm force surged forth!

Bang!

Fist and palm collided with a dull boom. Hu Yanli only felt a mountain-toppling force transmit from the other party's palm. The strength and defense he had always taken pride in seemed laughable before that force. Hu Yanli let out a muffled groan. His entire arm was jolted numb and aching, and he was sent flying backward by Lin Feng's palm force. He crashed onto the stage, his eyes filled with incredulous horror.

Lin Feng did not press his advantage. He merely mocked him indifferently, "You're so big, yet so weak."

Hu Yanli roared in rage, climbed back to his feet, and his Third Spirit Ring flashed as he charged at Lin Feng once more. Lin Feng's figure flickered, and he closed in on Hu Yanli again like Ghostly. His right hand lightly struck out with a palm, a trace of cold, yin energy surfacing in its center as it landed squarely on Hu Yanli's chest, which was covered in a thick horny layer.

Hu Yanli's body shook, and his movements instantly froze. The Diamond Mammoth's defense remained intact, but his face suddenly turned deathly pale. Veins bulged on his forehead, and beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down. He clutched his chest, his mouth wide open but unable to make a sound. A piercing, bone-eroding agony erupted from the deepest parts of his body, as though an invisible hand had viciously seized and kneaded his heart. His enormous body trembled violently. Finally, with a thud, he dropped to his knees, barely managing to support himself with both hands to keep from collapsing completely.

Lin Feng's figure flashed as he drifted back, stopping five meters away from Hu Yanli. "I think this match should end here."

Ye Renxin stepped in and healed Hu Yanli's internal injuries. Watching the Elephant Armored Sect members carry Hu Yanli back to their seats, Lin Feng looked at Hu Yan Zhen. "Sect Master Huyan, your grandson is older than me, has lower Soul Power than me, is bigger than me, and has lower combat strength than me. Truly worthy of being the Elephant Armored Sect's most promising genius in history to break through to Titled Douluo. His reputation is indeed well deserved."

Hu Yan Zhen was so angry that he clutched his chest. He glared viciously at Lin Feng. "Brat, don't get smug. You should know that only a genius who grows up can be called a genius. Otherwise, he is nothing."

Lin Feng smiled. "Sect Master Huyan is right. A genius who keeps growing becomes a powerhouse. A fool who keeps growing... oh, my apologies. Fools don't get to grow up." Lin Feng cursed inwardly, You came to my doorstep acting important, tried to ruin my family's ceremony, and even dared provoke my father. I may not be able to beat you, old man, but can't I beat your grandson?

Lin Feng ignored him after that. Hu Yan Zhen had been left speechless by the retort and, in his fury, crushed the sofa's armrest. Some of those in the know understood that Hu Yan Zhen's behavior upon entering had angered the Five Elements Academy, and that this was the academy's retaliation. They simply had not expected the Five Elements Academy to retaliate by publicly slapping them in the face. Those who did not know the circumstances thought that although Lin Feng was extraordinarily talented at such a young age, he was far too arrogant. They feared he might grow into an overbearing young master in the future.

As for the Elephant Armored Sect's misfortune, no one spared them even a minute of sympathy. They immediately turned their attention to the battle that had just taken place.

That battle had genuinely stunned everyone present. They had never seen such a style of combat before. From beginning to end, Lin Feng had not released his Martial Soul, and he had used only two moves. One was a frontal, forceful attack that directly sent Hu Yanli flying. The other appeared to have little power, yet it directly inflicted severe injuries on Hu Yanli. It seemed capable of ignoring external defenses altogether. Then there was that movement technique just now, which was exceptionally profound. So these were the Five Elements Academy's Self-Created Soul Skills. When applied in battle, they were indeed immensely powerful. The Five Elements Academy's techniques might truly change this continent.

Ignoring the shock he had caused among the audience, Lin Feng continued, "In that battle just now, I did bully the weak a little. After all, the moves I used are all Soul Skills rated internally by the Five Elements Academy as top-tier. Ordinary students who enroll will not be able to learn Soul Skills of that level. Therefore, that cannot demonstrate the power of our academy's other Soul Skills. Next, our academy will send out two Level 33 Soul Elders. These two Soul Elders will use the abilities of their respective Martial Souls, as well as some of our academy's basic Self-Created Soul Skills, so everyone may further appreciate their combat capabilities. In addition, these two Soul Elders will demonstrate another teaching achievement of our academy. This was not mentioned in the earlier introduction, but I believe that after seeing it, everyone will deeply recognize the results of our academy's instruction."

With that, he called Lin Jian and Lin Qing onto the stage and introduced them to the audience.

"Our academy's student Lin Jian possesses a special Martial Soul, a Level 33 Assault System Battle Spirit Master. As for what exactly his Martial Soul is, everyone will find out during the battle shortly. Our academy's student Lin Qing possesses a Beast Spirit, a Level 33 Assault System Battle Spirit Master. Likewise, everyone will learn what Beast Spirit it is during the battle. Seniors who brought juniors to attend the ceremony are welcome to let them come onstage and issue challenges. These challenges will only determine victory or defeat, and everyone should stop at the proper point. Of course, battles may sometimes get out of control, but with all the seniors here and Senior Ye Renxin present, there will not be any danger. Anyone interested may come onstage." Lin Feng had never considered letting Lin An or Dugu Yan fight, and he himself had not released his Martial Soul either. After careful consideration, he had decided to let everyone see the Thousand-year Second Ring. However, the Ten-thousand-year Fourth Ring would be far too shocking, vastly beyond the Thousand-year Second Ring. He planned to keep it hidden until the Advanced Spirit Master Academy Competition. The academy's teaching strength, powerful Battle Soul Skills, the Thousand-year Second Ring, Dugu Bo's Martial Soul Evolution—the shock that the Five Elements Academy had given this continent today was already enough.