New Student Challenges the Outer Court Twin Stars, Shocking the Academy

"Shocking! A new student is challenging the Outer Court Twin Stars?"

"Shocking! A new student is taking on the Outer Court Twin Stars alone?"

"Shocking! A new student openly provoked them, and the Outer Court Twin Stars don't dare accept?"

Countless cries of shock rang out. While everyone was astonished by Xue Nianbing, their eyes also turned toward Beibei and Xu Sanshi.

A new student had come right to their door to provoke them. If they did not dare accept, there would be no excusing it.

For a moment, all kinds of disdainful looks fell upon Beibei and Xu Sanshi.

"This Xue Nianbing..."

Beibei suddenly felt that he should never have gotten involved in this mess.

Now, he had been put on the spot with no way to back down.

If he agreed, two upperclassmen joining forces to bully a new student would be dishonorable even if they won.

If he refused, two upperclassmen fearing a new student would make them an even bigger laughingstock.

And Tang Ya was watching from the side.

Though he did not know why Tang Ya had been so indifferent toward him lately, he knew that if he feared a new student's challenge now, she would definitely be disappointed.

"Beibei, this kid is far too arrogant. If we don't teach him a lesson, does he really think the Twin Stars are easy to mess with?" Xu Sanshi said furiously.

"..."

Beibei fell silent for a long while before nodding. "We can only accept now."

Being called bullies was still better than being called cowards.

Besides, Xue Nianbing had said so himself in front of everyone. He had started this and challenged Beibei and Xu Sanshi of his own accord.

So even if they won, there would not be much backlash.

"Fine. Let's go to the Soul Arena."

Beibei nodded, a flash of pride appearing on his face.

He was merely elegant and easygoing on the surface. In truth, he was no less proud than anyone else.

Xue Nianbing had looked down on him like this. If he showed no response, he would truly disgrace the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.

Besides, he also wanted to use this Soul Battle to teach Xue Nianbing a lesson.

"Then let me see whether Brother Bei's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul lives up to its title as the number one beast Martial Soul in the world."

Xue Nianbing's smile grew even brighter.

Adding Beibei at the last minute had been a spur-of-the-moment decision.

He intended to use this Soul Battle to firmly establish his status in the Outer Court.

"Hmph. I won't disappoint you." A hint of anger also flashed across Beibei's face.

"Brother Bei, shall we add a wager?"

Xue Nianbing asked casually.

"No need."

Beibei shook his head in refusal.

Joining forces with Xu Sanshi already made the victory somewhat dishonorable. Asking Xue Nianbing for something on top of that would truly be going too far.

"Ah, what a pity."

Xue Nianbing shook his head with a sigh, his face full of regret.

Beibei: "..."

Xue Nianbing really knew how to make people angry.

He had originally planned to give the other side some face by taking him on two against one in the Soul Arena. Now, however, it seemed they had to end this quickly.

"Let's go. It'll be over soon."

Xue Nianbing smiled and left while holding Jiang Nannan's small hand.

Wang Dong followed closely behind, and she was somewhat excited as well.

At last, she would get to see Xue Nianbing make a move. Though the Outer Court Twin Stars were dazzling, she believed Xue Nianbing would shine even brighter.

Seeing the three of them head toward the Soul Arena, Xu Sanshi also made his way there.

Beibei looked toward Tang Ya and Huo Yuhao. "Xiao Ya, little junior brother, are you staying here to run the grilled fish stall, or are you coming to the Soul Arena with us?"

"Yu Hao, let's go too."

Tang Ya smiled faintly. "Though Beibei has only recently begun learning Tang Sect martial arts, he is already quite proficient. Watching actual combat firsthand will help you."

"The entry fee is one silver soul coin. I'll pay for you."

"Alright... but Teacher Xiao Ya, I can pay for my own ticket."

Huo Yuhao said.

He might be poor, but he still had his pride.

One silver soul coin was a little expensive, but being able to watch a battle between Soul Elders—especially three of the most famous Soul Elders in the Outer Court—was completely worth it.

Other than supporting his daily life, the more important reason he earned money was cultivation.

Now that he had an opportunity to watch powerful people fight, he absolutely could not miss it.

"...Alright."

Tang Ya smiled and nodded.

"It's fine. I'll pay the one silver soul coin for both of you."

Beibei said this, then led Huo Yuhao and Tang Ya away toward the Soul Arena.

However, Tang Ya and Huo Yuhao ultimately paid for their own tickets, leaving Beibei somewhat stunned.

He could understand Huo Yuhao, but Tang Ya...

Whether it was an illusion or not, he felt that less than a month after he and Tang Ya had confirmed their relationship, she had begun drifting further and further away from him.

"Maybe I haven't spent enough time with her lately," Beibei thought. He then entered the waiting area and prepared alongside Xu Sanshi.

Quite a few people who had come for the spectacle had already arrived at the Soul Arena.

Seeing so many students pour into the Soul Arena, the person in charge was dumbfounded.

What day was it today?

After asking around, he learned that a new student was preparing to challenge the famed Outer Court Twin Stars at the same time.

A new student was actually challenging Beibei and Xu Sanshi simultaneously. It was simply unbelievable.

Moreover, the new student's identity had also been uncovered. He was this year's monster freshman.

A level thirty-six Battle Soul Elder, Xue Nianbing!

It was astonishing, but challenging two Soul Elders with extensive combat experience at once—was this arrogance, or genuine confidence?

This Soul Battle not only drew the attention of the students, but also alarmed several of the academy's higher-ups.

Thanks to Du Wilun's timely report, Yan Shaozhe had arrived at the Soul Arena early and watched the scene below in silence from the high platform.

Beside him stood Ma Xiaotao, dressed in red robes.

The master and disciple were not the only ones present.

Mu En, the Sea God Pavilion Master, had also made a rare appearance. Hidden in an inconspicuous corner, he observed the Soul Arena with his spiritual power.

It was clearly only a Soul Battle involving new students, yet it had stirred the entire Shrek Academy.

"Even with Extreme Ice, taking on Beibei and Xu Sanshi alone will not be easy."

"Could it be that Xue Nianbing no longer intends to hide his abilities?"

Yan Shaozhe thought to himself.

Neither Beibei nor Xu Sanshi was an ordinary Soul Elder. Their actual combat strength surpassed that of some ordinary Soul Ancestors, and they were fighting together with excellent coordination.

No matter how formidable Xue Nianbing was, gaining an advantage against the two of them together would be no easy feat.

Ma Xiaotao stared at a figure below and muttered, "So this is Xue Nianbing? He's quite handsome."

"Xiaotao, if you like him, don't let him slip away."

A gentle voice sounded beside her, instantly making Ma Xiaotao blush. She said shyly and indignantly, "Shiniang, I haven't even seen his strength yet..."

She was a beautiful mature woman, the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department and also Yan Shaozhe's wife.

Cai Meier, a level ninety-four Titled Douluo, only one step away from becoming a Super Douluo.

"He is only a new student, yet he dares challenge two great Soul Elders alone—the Outer Court Twin Stars, no less. That kind of courage is rare."

Cai Meier spoke softly, then looked down at Xue Nianbing and thought to herself, "He is quite a handsome young man, far more handsome than Shaozhe was in his youth."