"This is inappropriate."
Su Yuntao spoke up.
"Yu Cheng, you don't even have a Soul Ring. How are you supposed to duel Tang San?"
Su Yuntao had some impression of Tang San.
Innate Full Soul Power. After absorbing his First Soul Ring, his Soul Power had directly risen to level thirteen!
He was an undeniable genius Soul Master!
"If I lose, I'll give this Soul Ring to Tang San."
Yu Cheng said indifferently.
Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng had planned three directions for his First Soul Ring: devouring, purification, and growth.
At worst, he could just find another soul beast.
After all, he had a group of Soul Kings. They could stroll through the Soul Hunting Forest unhindered.
The Red-Haired Soul Master folded his arms and watched the show.
This time, they had received only one order: cooperate with Yu Cheng with everything they had.
Elsewhere.
When Tang San saw Yu Cheng agree to spar, the clouds on his face cleared.
After pondering briefly, he took a crossbow-shaped hidden weapon from his Soul Tool.
"Yu Cheng, this is called the Godly Zhuge Crossbow. It is forged from Iron Essence and can hold forty-eight crossbow bolts, fired in three volleys. Within fifty meters, it can pierce gold and stone."
Tang San said confidently.
After leaving the dungeon, Tang San had developed an intense sense of crisis.
Other than cultivation, he poured all his free time into crafting hidden weapons.
The Godly Zhuge Crossbow was currently his most satisfying creation.
Originally, Tang San had only intended to wager his Sleeve Arrow. However, he had shown the Sleeve Arrow to Yu Cheng and Xiao Wu before, and Yu Cheng had not seemed particularly interested.
To obtain this Soul Ring, Tang San had no choice but to make a costly wager.
Yu Cheng stroked his chin. "I don't know where you learned so many hidden weapons, but this crossbow does look pretty good."
Having read the original story, Yu Cheng knew that the Godly Zhuge Crossbow was a formidable weapon.
It had killed a thousand-year Man Faced Demon Spider.
It had defeated the Fierce God Team.
Its record could only be described as extravagant.
Yu Cheng changed the subject. "One crossbow isn't enough. I also want its blueprints. If this thing breaks, I can't exactly come to you for repairs, can I?"
"Impossible."
Tang San firmly refused.
The blueprints were the foundation of his livelihood. How could he use them as a wager?
"Then there's nothing to discuss."
Yu Cheng spread his hands. "You can leave."
"Xiao San, agree to it."
Yu Xiaogang suddenly spoke.
"Teacher, I..."
Tang San was still hesitant, but Yu Xiaogang interrupted him. "Xiao San, do you think you can't defeat Yu Cheng? You are a level-twenty Soul Grandmaster in waiting, my most prized disciple!"
Yu Xiaogang had originally given up on this Soul Ring, but he had not expected things to take a turn.
He had seen Tang San's Sleeve Arrow. Against Soul Masters above level twenty, it was practically no threat at all.
The Godly Zhuge Crossbow?
The name certainly sounded impressive.
Yu Xiaogang guessed it was nothing more than an enhanced Sleeve Arrow.
Tang San thought for a long while before finally making up his mind.
The Godly Zhuge Crossbow was not a core hidden weapon of the Tang Sect.
In his previous life, it could even be sold.
If he used its blueprints to wager against Yu Cheng, the Tang Sect's ancestors probably would not blame him.
"Fine, I agree."
Tang San nodded.
At the same time, he thought to himself, I can only win this battle. I cannot lose!
"Good."
Yu Cheng nodded and stepped forward.
After cultivating for two and a half years, aside from meditating on Soul Power every day, Yu Cheng had also received one-on-one combat instruction from Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng.
Soul skills could not be used in Slaughter City. If his fighting ability had been lacking, he would have been killed long ago.
Although Tang San's Soul Power was ten levels higher and he possessed a whole host of Tang Sect Secret Arts, Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng's Ash Box was no ordinary thing either.
Yu Cheng held a short blade in his hand, ready to fight.
He had no Soul Ring, so using a weapon was only natural.
"Whoosh!"
Tang San moved first!
He kicked off the ground, sending dirt flying as he instantly closed the distance between them.
Tang Sect Secret Art—Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track!
"So fast!"
Su Yuntao cried out in surprise.
Tang San had yet to obtain his Second Soul Ring, yet his speed already surpassed Su Yuntao's as a level-twenty-seven Soul Grandmaster.
One had to know that his Lone Wolf martial soul was of the Agility Attack Type.
Yu Cheng's gaze sharpened as he stepped forward with his left foot and lowered his center of gravity.
Tang San was extremely fast. With his current Soul Power, Yu Cheng had no way to catch up to him.
However, under Evil Soul Master Yu Cheng's teachings, every dodge and feint was merely a false move. Only the strike that landed on the opponent was real.
Tang San might be fast, but Yu Cheng only needed to block the attack that came at him.
"Clang."
Metal collided, erupting in a brilliant shower of sparks.
Yu Cheng flicked his wrist and thrust out his short blade, striking Tang San's fist.
A closer look revealed that Tang San's palm was covered in a layer of Soul Power and had turned jade-white.
Tang Sect Secret Art—Mysterious Jade Hand.
"He actually blocked it!"
Tang San was slightly surprised.
Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track excelled at moving within a small area. Once mastered, it could even create illusory afterimages, making it impossible to defend against.
Yet...
Yu Cheng's reaction was so fast!
If not for the Mysterious Jade Hand, he would have been injured by that strike.
Tang San withdrew his fist and rapidly retreated at the same time, dispersing the force.
"Back!"
He had assumed that Yu Cheng, without even a Soul Ring, was merely a minor Soul Master, and had looked down on him somewhat.
Now, it seemed that Yu Cheng was far from simple.
The next instant.
Tang San's hands swept rapidly over his Soul Tool.
Countless stones shot toward Yu Cheng, some in straight lines, others in arcs.
At the same time, his feet moved swiftly.
Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track was pushed to its limit. His figure rose and dipped unpredictably, dazzling the eye.
Yu Cheng swung his short blade, his body moving almost on instinct.
Twisting, upward slashing, downward chopping...
Every swing of his blade knocked away a stone.
"Clang."
A stone traced an arc through the air and shot at Yu Cheng from behind.
Yet Yu Cheng seemed to have eyes on the back of his head. With a flick of his wrist, he casually swung his short blade and split it into fragments.
"Is this really a battle between One-ring Soul Masters?"
Su Yuntao stared at the two figures and spoke in astonishment.
Tang San's technique for throwing stones looked specially trained.
Su Yuntao realized that if he had been standing in Yu Cheng's position, he would likely have already been struck black and blue.
And Yu Cheng's reaction speed was even more absurd.
A ridiculous thought suddenly rose in Su Yuntao's heart: perhaps he could not even defeat Yu Cheng, even though Yu Cheng had yet to obtain a Soul Ring.
"So this is what a genius is..."
Su Yuntao sighed.
Elsewhere.
A Blue-robed Soul King said, "Boss, who do you think will win?"
The Red-haired Soul King stroked his chin. "Probably Tang San. Yu Cheng's reactions are fast, but constant defense will eventually fail. Besides, his Soul Power is too low. He can't outlast Tang San."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Cheng took a step forward and charged straight ahead.
"Good!"
The Red-haired Soul King could not help clapping his hands.
Among everyone present, his Soul Power was the highest, and his experience was the greatest.
In his view, Yu Cheng had kept defending because he had not yet figured out Tang San's movement technique.
And now, he was going on the attack!
"First Soul Skill, Blue Silver Bind!"
Seeing Yu Cheng rushing toward him, Tang San frowned as his First Soul Ring lit up.
At the same time, he instinctively dodged to the right.
As a hidden weapon master, he naturally had to maintain distance from his enemy.
However, the next moment.
A scene that shocked everyone unfolded.
More than a dozen Blue Silver Grass vines coiled toward Yu Cheng, but he strangely shifted three or four meters to the left, neatly evading their entanglement.
"How is that possible!"
A trace of terror flashed through Tang San's eyes.
How did Yu Cheng know Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track too?
The next moment, his heart settled slightly.
This was not Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track. It must have merely been Yu Cheng's prediction.
However, something truly shocking Tang San happened next.
A sharp pain came from his left shoulder. Tang San lowered his head and saw a jagged tile embedded there. Blood poured out, instantly staining his clothes red.
"When did that happen?!"
Tang San's pupils shrank sharply.
He quickly realized what had happened. "Yu Cheng threw the tile before I dodged to the right."
"He predicted where I would move!"
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