First Match!

"This is the registration form. One per person. Registration costs ten gold soul coins."

"Those who want to participate in multiplayer soul dueling must register as a team, and that also costs ten gold soul coins."

"After registering successfully, each of you will receive your own badge. Little Monsters, off you go!"

After everyone had registered, they found seats below the stage.

Their gazes turned in unison toward the massive floating light screen at the center, waiting for their names to light up.

Twenty-four arena stages were neatly arranged within the Dueling Arena. The surrounding stands were already packed with spectators, and the roaring clamor nearly blew the roof off.

With the clang of a gong, spirit duels began simultaneously across the stages. Cheers and whistles rose one after another, driving the atmosphere to an even greater fever pitch.

Before long, it was their turn for the First Match.

A Referee Spirit Master with White Wings spread behind her back rose into the air.

The woman wore a revealing outfit and hovered directly above the designated arena stage.

Her Pigeon Martial Soul emitted a gentle glow, but her voice was impassioned and piercing.

"Ladies and gentlemen! Up next is a Bronze Spirit Master duel—a peak clash between two Soul Grandmasters."

"Let us welcome these two worthy Soul Masters with the warmest applause!"

Thunderous cheers immediately erupted from below the stage.

The referee flapped her wings and paused briefly, then raised her voice sharply.

"First, we have a rising newcomer stepping onto the Dueling Arena for the first time—Soft Bone Charm Rabbit!"

As her words fell, Xiao Wu lightly leaped onto the arena stage, her pink skirt fluttering with the motion.

Her lively eyes swept across the entire venue, filled with a Fearless Spirit.

Seeing Xiao Wu step up, the surrounding crowd voiced all their doubts!

"Whose young girl is this? She's so young—could the Dueling Arena have made a mistake?"

"Does this young girl even look fifteen?"

"Yeah! Little sister, it's dangerous here. You should go home!"

"Little sister, hurry down! This isn't the place for you!"

"Everyone, quiet down. Soft Bone Charm Rabbit is indeed a Soul Grandmaster. Our Dueling Arena has made no mistake. And her opponent!"

The referee's voice rang out again, filled with dramatic tension.

"Is the powerhouse who has already claimed Two Consecutive Wins in the Dueling Arena—Savage Bull A Bao!"

A man Sturdy as a Tower leaped onto the arena stage at her call.

His skin was dark, his Muscular Body covered in knotted muscles, and the muscles of his bare arms were Bulging Like Small Mountains.

"Can the newly arrived Miss Soft Bone Charm Rabbit Become Famous in One Battle? Can Savage Bull A Bao, with Two Consecutive Wins, continue his glory and claim Three Consecutive Wins?"

The referee's voice echoed through the Dueling Arena!

"In this Clash of New and Old, who will have the last laugh? Let us—wait and see!"

The instant her words ended, the shouting from the stands reached its peak, making everyone's eardrums buzz.

"A Bao! A Bao! A Bao!"

"A Bao! A Bao!"

"A Bao!"

Savage Bull A Bao scratched his head. A trace of Honest Redness appeared on his Dark Cheeks as he looked at Xiao Wu, who was Bouncing Around opposite him. His Deep Voice rumbled out.

"Little sister, the Dueling Arena isn't a place to play around. My Martial Soul is tough. If I fail to Control Strength..."

Before he could finish, teasing voices surged up from below the stage like a tide.

"Has A Bao changed temperament? He usually fights like it's a Desperate Fight, but today he's gone soft after seeing a young girl?"

"Exactly! That little sister looks so delicate. Don't use a Heavy Hand, or we won't let you off!"

"A Bao, why not just admit defeat? Save yourself from hurting the Beauty!"

Savage Bull became even more embarrassed, and even his neck turned red.

He secretly glanced at Xiao Wu—her Pink Dress, her Playful Pigtails.

Her eyes shone like two Black Grapes as she tilted her head at him, a Mischievous Smile lingering at the corners of her mouth.

His heart immediately softened halfway, and he secretly made up his mind.

Later, he would just Spar a Bit with her, Just for Show. He absolutely could not hurt this young girl.

Yet Xiao Wu seemed not to notice the concession in his words. She lightly tapped the arena stage with her Toes, moving with the agility of a Real Rabbit as she spoke in a crisp voice.

"Big Brother, since you've stepped onto the arena stage, don't expect me to leave it."

"Don't worry, I won't let you hurt me—but you'd better Be Careful!"

As she spoke, a sly glint flashed through her eyes, and the faint glow of a Yellow Soul Ring had already begun to emerge from her body.

Savage Bull froze for a moment at the sight, then grinned.

"Little sister, you've got some backbone. Fine, then I'll play with you."

As he spoke, he released his Martial Soul as well. An Earth Yellow Soul Ring lit up around his sturdy body.

The muscles all over his body instantly swelled further, and a dense layer of keratin appeared across his skin. He truly resembled a Savage Bull poised to charge.

Seeing that both sides were ready, the referee shouted loudly.

"Spirit duel, begin!"

As her words landed, Xiao Wu activated her Martial Soul and walked toward A Bao.

No one noticed the pink light that appeared in her eyes.

Xiao Wu bounced over to Savage Bull, her tone playful and adorable.

"Brother A Bao, Xiao Wu wants to win. Can you help Xiao Wu?"

As A Bao looked into Xiao Wu's eyes, a streak of pink light entered his mind.

The audience below the stage all felt curious at the sight.

"Is A Bao really going to go easy on her?"

"Who knows? If I were up there against your adorable little sister, I'd go easy too!"

"Give me a break. You're just a tiny Soul Master. If you went up there, not even your bones would be left!"

"Stop talking. Look at A Bao, smiling like that. Could he be...?"

"Having a spring dream! Look at that grin!"

"How vulgar. I mean A Bao must have been hit by a Mental Soul Skill. He's under Charm Technique now!"

"Charm Technique?"

"Brother, explain it carefully!"

While the crowd below was still explaining it, Xiao Wu had no interest in listening to their explanations.

Seeing that A Bao had been struck by her Second Spirit Skill, Xiao Wu walked toward him.

"First Soul Skill: Waist Bow!"

Before her clear shout had faded, Xiao Wu's right leg snapped up like a spring, carrying a fierce gust of wind as it slammed into A Bao's lower back.

"Awooo!"

A Bao let out a muffled groan, his massive body actually kicked off the ground by that blow.

Just as his body had yet to land, Xiao Wu lightly tapped the arena stage with her toes.

Her entire body shot upward, tracing a clean arc through the air.

With her legs together and the force of her downward momentum behind her, she kicked A Bao squarely in the chest as he fell.

"Bang!"

With a dull boom, A Bao's massive body flew through the air as though struck by a heavy hammer, then smashed hard into the protective railing at the edge of the arena stage.

The railing shook violently, and A Bao slid to the ground like a puddle of mud.

Xiao Wu landed steadily, brushed at nonexistent dust on her skirt, then tilted her head toward A Bao on the ground and winked playfully.

"Big Brother, I told you to Be Careful."