A Clash of Soul Power

Hearing Nie Li's words, Chen Linjian and the others watching couldn't help but chuckle.

If Chu Yuan had taken Nie Li seriously from the start, he wouldn't be in such a miserable state. He had arrogantly put his hands behind his back and told Nie Li to make the first three moves, but he was beaten to the ground before even one could land. He tried to act tough and ended up looking like an idiot. This was a bloody lesson.

Ye Ziyun looked at Nie Li's harmless expression and couldn't help but smile. Nie Li was too mischievous!

After a long while, Chu Yuan finally managed to get up. His face was ashen, and the muscles on his face twitched uncontrollably. It was clear he was still enduring the pain. The laughter from the crowd sounded particularly grating to Chu Yuan, and a cold killing intent flickered in his eyes. "You asked for this. I'm going to kill you!"

Chu Yuan leaped up and threw a whip kick at Nie Li. After reaching the Silver rank and taming a demon spirit, one could cultivate martial skills. However, as a young master from a noble family, Chu Yuan had learned some basic martial skills. This whip kick was derived from the "Whirlwind Leg" from the Chu family.

Chu Yuan's whip kick whistled through the air.

Naturally, Nie Li couldn't confront Chu Yuan with brute strength. He slightly shifted his body, and Chu Yuan's whip kick whizzed past his cheek. Nie Li then delivered a high kick towards Chu Yuan's chin.

Although Nie Li's strength was inferior to Chu Yuan's, his movements when executing martial skills and his timing in combat were far more precise than Chu Yuan's. Moreover, his attacks targeted blind spots.

Seeing this, Chen Linjian's brow twitched slightly. This Nie Li was truly a monstrous talent. At only thirteen years old, he already understood so much about inscription patterns and was also proficient in martial skills. Although Nie Li's attack seemed simple, it was actually extremely sharp and domineering. If he were in Chu Yuan's position, he probably wouldn't be able to react in time. It was hard to imagine how powerful Nie Li would become once he reached the Silver rank and fused with a demon spirit.

Chu Yuan felt his target suddenly disappear and was startled. The next moment, he felt a sharp pain in his chin, and he was sent flying five to six meters back, crashing heavily onto the ground.

The surroundings fell into a deathly silence, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

"What's going on?"

Previously, Nie Li had knocked Chu Yuan to the ground with an elbow strike, and everyone thought Chu Yuan was too careless and had been ambushed. They believed that if Chu Yuan had been serious, Nie Li would definitely not have been his match. However, to everyone's surprise, Chu Yuan attacked proactively, and Nie Li still knocked him down with just one move.

If the first time could be explained by luck, could the second consecutive time still be attributed to mere luck?

Everyone stared in shock at the young man before them, whose face still held a hint of immaturity. The sharp, domineering aura emanating from Nie Li was completely unlike that of a thirteen-year-old.

Hu Yan Ruolan looked at Nie Li's retreating back, her bright eyes sparkling with admiration.

"It seems I still underestimated you," Hu Yan Ruolan murmured, her alluring red lips parting slightly, exuding an indescribable sexiness.

Nie Li held too many secrets waiting to be discovered.

Ye Ziyun was also surprised for a moment, but then she felt relieved. The Nine Revolutions Ice Phoenix Art that Nie Li had taught her was far more powerful than any cultivation technique she had ever seen. Nie Li must have cultivated an even more powerful technique himself, so it shouldn't be difficult for him to challenge opponents of a higher level.

Seeing Chu Yuan being sent flying, Shen Yue clenched his fists tightly, his fingernails almost digging into his flesh. Nie Li was much more troublesome than he had imagined!

After being knocked down twice in a row, Chu Yuan felt deeply humiliated. He was a Bronze 3-star Demon Spirit Master, and his physical strength alone was at the Bronze 1-star level. Yet Nie Li hadn't even reached Bronze 1-star!

He could feel that Nie Li's strength was not great; it was far weaker than his!

Yet, he had lost, so inexplicably and so shamefully!

Chu Yuan stared intently at Nie Li, his eyes bloodshot. His Soul Sea churned violently, and his Soul Power surged out of his body.

Before fusing with a demon spirit, Soul Power had no substantial offensive means; it could only be used to bombard the opponent's Soul Sea.

Chu Yuan's Soul Power reached 376, not far from Bronze 4-star. If he forcibly poured all his Soul Power into the opponent's Soul Sea, it could potentially cause it to explode. If the Soul Sea exploded, he would be permanently cut off from being a Demon Spirit Master! Without a Soul Sea, one couldn't cultivate Soul Power!

The City of Brilliance was constantly under threat from demon beasts, so Demon Spirit Masters were generally united and rarely fought amongst themselves. Even duels were not usually fought to the death!

However, Chu Yuan, at this moment, didn't care about any of that!

"Die!" Chu Yuan's eyes were filled with ferocity, a sinister smile on his face. His Soul Power surged like a tide towards Nie Li's Soul Sea.

"Chu Yuan, stop!" Hu Yan Lanruo cried out in alarm, her voice trembling. Chu Yuan was preparing to make a ruthless move. If Nie Li's Soul Sea exploded, he would be crippled!

Ye Ziyun's face also turned pale. Although she had said she wouldn't mind Nie Li getting beaten up, she was still very concerned when Nie Li was truly in danger, even if it was just the concern of a friend.

With Chu Yuan's Soul Power intensity, he could easily crush Nie Li!

Chen Linjian gazed steadily at Nie Li. What would Nie Li do next? After all, Nie Li had challenged Chu Yuan first; he must have some backup, right?

Everyone around held their breath, staring intently at Nie Li.

Sensing the surging Soul Power, a cold glint flashed in Nie Li's eyes. Previously, he had defeated Shen Yue's Soul Power by using a targeted strike to overwhelm a larger force, but that was because Shen Yue's Soul Power was only twice his own. Facing Chu Yuan, whose Soul Power was more than four times his, a targeted strike might not work.

A Bronze 3-star Demon Spirit Master's control over Soul Power was not comparable to Shen Yue's.

"Since you want to explode my Soul Sea, then come on!" Nie Li snorted coldly. Opportunity and crisis always coexist.

Feeling Nie Li's Soul Power retreat without any resistance, Chu Yuan sneered inwardly. Let's see what other tricks you have. Die! Chu Yuan's Soul Power poured unimpeded into Nie Li's Soul Sea.

Hiss! Nie Li gasped, the surging Soul Power wreaking havoc in his Soul Sea, almost causing it to explode!

Despite his past life's experiences, Nie Li had only just begun cultivating Soul Power. His Soul Sea was still small and couldn't suddenly withstand such a large amount of Soul Power. Fine cracks began to appear in his Soul Sea.

The intense pain turned Nie Li's face pale. The pain of a shattering Soul Sea was unbearable for ordinary people.

Nie Li continuously recited the incantations of the Heavenly Dao Divine Art, channeling his Soul Power to repair the cracks and prevent his Soul Sea from exploding.

Seeing Nie Li's pale face and the large beads of sweat dripping down, Chu Yuan rejoiced inwardly. Soul Power was Nie Li's weakness; his Soul Power was too weak! He frantically channeled his Soul Power, sending wave after wave into Nie Li's Soul Sea!

Explode!

As long as Nie Li's Soul Sea exploded, he would truly be crippled!

Wave after wave of Soul Power surged into Nie Li's Soul Sea. Under this impact, Nie Li's Soul Sea gradually expanded. With every expansion, Nie Li had to endure unimaginable pain. Each time it felt like his Soul Sea was about to explode, but with the circulation of the Heavenly Dao Divine Art, Nie Li's Soul Sea managed to hold on.

Cracks constantly appeared and were constantly repaired.

Under this terrifying torment, Nie Li's Soul Power, like a stream, gathered together and gradually strengthened.

"What's going on?" Chu Yuan frowned. Each time his Soul Power was about to make Nie Li's Soul Sea explode, Nie Li managed to endure it. He had to channel more Soul Power to continue bombarding Nie Li's Soul Sea.

Just a little more, just a little more...

However, Chu Yuan gradually discovered that his Soul Power was slowly nearing depletion, yet Nie Li's Soul Sea had still not exploded.

How could this be?

Why, after enduring all his Soul Power, had Nie Li's Soul Sea not exploded?

Nie Li still endured intense pain, but his eyes gradually cleared. As his Soul Sea expanded and strengthened, the sharp pain lessened slightly.

Soul Power is a mysterious force, unseen and intangible, but once cultivation begins, its existence can be truly felt.

Legend says Soul Power is a gift from the gods!

Possessing powerful Soul Power allows one to break through human limits and embark on the path to ultimate strength.

Everyone has a Soul Sea within their body, located deep within the mind. As Soul Power is cultivated, the Soul Sea grows larger.

When Soul Power far exceeds the capacity of the Soul Sea, the Soul Sea can easily be overloaded and explode.

But this is also an opportunity. Chu Yuan's Soul Power not only failed to make Nie Li's Soul Sea explode, but instead helped Nie Li expand it. After accommodating a large amount of Soul Power, Nie Li's Soul Sea grew by over thirty percent.

"Since you're here, don't even think about leaving!" Divine light erupted from Nie Li's eyes as his Soul Sea slowly began to close.

"Not good!" Chu Yuan felt his Soul Power being torn away. His face turned pale with fright, and he quickly tried to withdraw his Soul Power.

What kind of monstrous talent is this guy! Demon Spirit Masters generally don't learn the technique to seal their Soul Sea until they reach the Silver or even Gold rank. Only then can their Soul Sea accommodate demon spirits. Yet Nie Li, not even Bronze rank, already knows how to seal his Soul Sea!

Once Nie Li sealed his Soul Sea, it would mean Chu Yuan's Soul Power would be trapped within Nie Li's Soul Sea forever. Nie Li could then absorb Chu Yuan's Soul Power bit by bit, making it his own!

His hard-earned Soul Power would become someone else's. It was no wonder Chu Yuan was terrified out of his wits.