Defeating Yu Tianheng in One Move

Dream Butterfly, possess me!

Magnificent Blue Butterfly Wings unfurled behind Lu Yan, shimmering with radiant light. They instantly drew the attention of the entire arena and sparked waves of astonished exclamations.

No matter how many times they had seen it, they were still awestruck by the beauty of the Dream Butterfly.

"Wow, this Martial Soul is way too beautiful!"

Even the Heaven Dou Team Members could not help but praise it. The Martial Soul itself was like a flawless work of art.

Yu Tianheng happened to glance toward the Audience Seats and saw Dugu Yan staring unblinkingly at Lu Yan's gorgeous Martial Soul. His expression darkened further.

"Dream Master, take him down. You're the strongest."

"Dream Master, invincible! Dream Master, invincible!"

"Yu Tianheng, defeat Dream Master. I put a heavy bet on you."

"Are you still dreaming? Dream Master can even defeat Soul Elders. Yu Tianheng is only a Soul Grandmaster—before Dream Master, he's nothing more than points on a badge."

Over the past month, as Lu Yan had built an Undefeated Myth in the spirit arena, the audience's attitude had undergone a complete reversal. Their doubts had become today's Fervent Shouts.

Yufeng clicked his tongue. "Good heavens, Dream Master's popularity is insane."

Rumble—!

A deafening thunderclap suddenly exploded, cutting off the crowd's cheers.

Yu Tianheng turned into a blinding streak of Electric Light. Accompanied by Thunderous Sound that tore through the air, he closed to within three meters of Lu Yan in an instant.

He was so fast that he had nearly surpassed the limit of what the naked eye could follow.

First Soul Skill: Mental Severance.

Lu Yan remained calm. With a gentle flutter of his butterfly wings, countless Silver Light Spots poured forth like a cascading galaxy, weaving a Dreamlike and Dangerous Net before him.

At the sight of those strange motes, lightning surged wildly around Yu Tianheng's body, and his Second Soul Ring suddenly lit up—

Second Soul Skill: Thunderous Might.

Crackle—!

The Soul Fighting Stage instantly became a violent Sea of Lightning. Countless Electric Snakes writhed madly, colliding fiercely with the Silver Light Spots and annihilating each other.

The dazzling Lightning Glow forced the spectators to squint.

Yu Tianheng did not relent. Wrapped in overwhelming lightning, he charged again.

His fighting style was exceedingly fierce, and his speed was astonishing. He clearly intended to end the battle in the shortest possible time.

But if Lu Yan could be defeated so easily, he would not deserve to be called the Dream Master.

His wings spread lightly as he rose gracefully into the air, easily evading the raging Sea of Lightning beneath his feet.

"This is not looking good." Qin Ming shook his head slightly from the stands. "A Soul Master who cannot fly is naturally at a disadvantage against one who can.

"Not to mention that Tianheng is an Assault Type Soul Master and lacks effective Long-Range Control Methods.

"And besides..."

He paused, concern coloring his voice. "Tianheng is being too impatient."

"Boss isn't going to lose, is he?" Osler could not help asking.

The Heaven Dou Team Members exchanged glances.

In all the years they had known each other, they had never seen Yu Tianheng lose to an opponent of the same rank.

In midair, Lu Yan looked down at Yu Tianheng below before slowly descending to the ground.

At last, true Fighting Spirit ignited in his calm eyes.

Since you want to Make a Name for Yourself through me, let's see who ends up becoming whose Stepping Stone.

Lu Yan was extremely perceptive. He had long noticed that Yu Tianheng had feelings for Dugu Yan.

His somewhat intimate actions with Dugu Yan earlier had clearly provoked the Young Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Yu Tianheng wanted to crush him before the woman he loved and use that victory to display his own strength.

Unfortunately, he needed the ability to back it up.

Since Yu Tianheng craved a Quick Battle, Lu Yan would grant him one.

"Want a Quick Battle? I'll give you that chance." Lu Yan's voice was calm and unruffled, yet filled with unquestionable confidence.

Yu Tianheng narrowed his eyes as he watched Lu Yan land openly several meters away.

Giving up his Aerial Advantage on his own? Is he looking down on me?

Then I'll show you the price of underestimating the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.

Rumble—!

Even more violent thunder reverberated throughout the arena.

Soul power surged frantically through Yu Tianheng's body. Countless Electric Snakes danced in his palm, and the air filled with a Scorched Smell.

Second Soul Skill: Thunderous Might.

This time, the violent lightning did not scatter in every direction. Instead, it all gathered around his body, especially around his Right Arm.

The Lightning Glow condensed until it was nearly liquid, emitting a teeth-grinding hiss.

But that was not enough.

First Soul Skill: Thunder Dragon Claw.

Yu Tianheng's Right Hand transformed within the lightning, becoming a Sharp Claw covered in Blue Dragon Scales.

Every raised scale glimmered with dazzling Lightning Glow as violent power surged within. The terrifying Soul Power Fluctuation was already approaching that of a Soul Elder.

At this moment, the Soul Fighting Stage seemed to have become Yu Tianheng's stage alone.

Thunder rumbled endlessly and Electric Light coiled around him. Standing there, he looked like a God bathed in lightning, while the illusionary figure of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon behind him raised its head and roared toward the sky.

The Audience Seats fell silent.

The spectators who had been cheering for Lu Yan all fell quiet. Faced with Yu Tianheng's overwhelming presence, they could no longer be certain that Dream Master would win.

"Please don't get hurt..." Dugu Yan clasped her hands tightly and prayed in a low voice.

Even she could not see any hope of Lu Yan winning.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was one of the world's most powerful beast Martial Souls, while lightning was one of the most destructive attributes.

"Don't worry too much." Ye Lingling comforted her softly. "I'm still here. You know the Healing Ability of the Nine Heart Begonia. As long as he has even one breath left, I can save him."

On the Soul Fighting Stage, Lu Yan quietly watched Yu Tianheng finish gathering his power without dodging or evading.

It's time.

Second Soul Skill: Dream Projection.

A strange illusionary figure appeared on the stage without warning.

He wore a Black Robe with Red Clouds and a Special Conical Hat. Most unnerving of all were his Blood-Red Eyes—Three Tomoe slowly rotated within them.

It was those very eyes that made everyone who met their gaze shudder.

Who was he?

Yu Tianheng charged forward with overwhelming lightning, the Lightning Glow making him look like a heavenly god descending into the world.

"Uchiha Itachi, deal with him," Lu Yan ordered blandly.

The illusionary figure raised his eyes, and the Blood-Red Sharingan met Yu Tianheng's eyes burning with Fighting Spirit.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment.

The instant their gazes met, Yu Tianheng's Pupils abruptly contracted.

The Lightning Glow flashing in his eyes was instantly replaced by the pattern of Three Tomoe.

Pfft—

The violent Lightning Snakes around his body seemed to be snuffed out by an invisible hand, vanishing in an instant.

Yu Tianheng's charge came to an abrupt halt. He stood there blankly, the Fighting Spirit in his eyes replaced by dullness, while his gathered soul power ebbed back into his Dantian like a receding tide.

The entire spirit arena was deathly silent.

Everyone stared dumbfounded at the bizarre sight. One moment ago, Yu Tianheng had been overwhelmingly imposing; the next, he was like a soulless puppet.

Lu Yan walked forward slowly. Soul power flickered at his fingertips as they came to rest against Yu Tianheng's neck.

A moment later, Yu Tianheng regained consciousness.

"Don't move." Lu Yan's voice was as cold as ice.

Yu Tianheng lowered his head, his face filled with disbelief.

"You lost."

Those three words struck Yu Tianheng's heart like a Heavy Hammer.

He opened his mouth, but no sound came out.

His defeat had been so bizarre, so complete, that he did not even understand how he had lost.

After a brief deathly silence, the Audience Seats erupted with thunderous cries of shock.

"W-what happened? How did Yu Tianheng lose?"

"I didn't even see it clearly. What was that Red-Eyed Illusionary Figure?"

"Dream Master truly is invincible."

The Heaven Dou Team Members were so shocked that they rose to their feet. They had never imagined that their immensely powerful captain would be defeated this way.

Dugu Yan let out a long breath, and the heart she had been holding finally settled. Ye Lingling, meanwhile, stared deeply at Lu Yan on the stage, her eyes shining with wonder.

This mysterious Youth had refreshed her understanding time and again.

Lu Yan withdrew his Short Knife and stepped back.

"Thank you for letting me win."

After saying that blandly, he turned and walked off the stage. Yu Tianheng alone remained standing there, staring at his retreating back with a complicated expression in his eyes.

After this battle, the name "Dream Master" would surely resound throughout the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.