Instantly Defeating Seven, Shui Wuchen's Oppressive Presence

"It wasn't as you imagined."

However, Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "Even a benign mutation does not necessarily mean it becomes better. It merely means it has not become worse.

For example, your mistress's Fire Dragon Martial Soul. Although its quality after mutation is no worse than the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, it cannot use the Dragon Transformation Secret Technique, nor does it have the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's accumulated knowledge of martial souls. Thus, in actual combat, it falls far short of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul."

After hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Tang San nodded in realization.

Then Tang San asked, "Teacher, do you mean Shui Wuchen's martial soul, like Mistress's Fire Dragon Martial Soul, has flaws compared to the original Ice Phoenix Martial Soul?"

"Correct."

Yu Xiaogang nodded and continued, "Based on my research into Three-Eyed Raccoon Dog, this type of detached beast martial soul cannot benefit from the physical enhancements that ordinary beast martial souls provide. As a result, the Soul Master's physical strength is reduced, making the Soul Master's body a weakness.

As long as they seize that point, and with Lightning Academy naturally having an advantage over Skywater Academy, even if Shui Wuchen is a Soul King, Lightning Academy may not be unable to win!"

On the arena, seeing that both sides were ready, the referee shouted:

"Preliminary Round, ninth round—Skywater Academy versus Lightning Academy, begin!"

"First Soul Skill, Ice—"

Just as the referee's voice fell and Shui Bing'er was about to use her first Soul Skill, Ice Seal, to freeze them, Shui Wuchen, standing before her, suddenly waved a hand at her.

"You all step back."

Hearing Shui Wuchen's words, Shui Bing'er retreated without hesitation out of trust in her brother.

Seeing Shui Bing'er retreat, Xuewu, Shui Yuer, and the other girls naturally retreated with her.

Although Shui Bing'er was the youngest among them, her prestige was considerable. In private, they usually addressed Shui Bing'er as Big Sister.

Seeing this, the host immediately said in astonishment, "Heavens! Skywater Academy has actually chosen to let contestant Shui Wuchen face Lightning Academy alone. Is this foolish arrogance, or confidence born of certainty?"

On the other side, in the Godwind Academy seating area, Feng Xiaotian revealed a faint smile at the sight. "One against seven? Let me see just how far your strength has grown over these years!"

"Arrogant!!!"

Across from Shui Wuchen, Yu Tianxin and the others from Lightning Academy had originally been cautiously guarding against Shui Bing'er's freezing. Seeing this, anger at being looked down upon flashed through their eyes.

Even if you really are a Soul King, you cannot look down on us like this, can you?

They were the elites selected by Lightning Academy, not trash with low-grade martial souls who did not even possess the optimal soul ring configuration!

Moreover, they worked together seamlessly. When united, let alone an ordinary Soul King, even a peak Soul King might not be able to defeat all seven of them.

At the same time, a pair of Ice Wings condensed behind Shui Wuchen's back, and an Ice Blue saber appeared in his hand. One yellow and one purple soul ring slowly emerged around him as he strode toward Lightning Academy.

"Captain, this guy is too arrogant. We have to teach him a lesson!"

Seeing this, someone in the Lightning Academy team immediately suggested.

Yu Tianxin's eyes flickered. He nodded and said to the one who had made the suggestion, "Fine. Lei Tian, you and Lu Chen flank him from both sides. The vice-captain and I will attack head-on. The rest of you provide support from behind!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Hearing Yu Tianxin's command, the Lightning Academy members immediately grew excited. Shui Wuchen's actions had been far too disrespectful toward them. They had to make him pay for it.

The next moment, the Lightning Academy members immediately launched their attack according to Yu Tianxin's arranged tactics.

Charging at the very front were Lei Tian and Lu Chen. Though Lei Tian was an assault-type Soul Master, his martial soul was Thunder Shadow. A pair of wings crackling with Thunder Light spread from his back, granting him considerable speed.

As for Lu Chen, he was Lightning Academy's agility-type Soul Master. His speed was no slower than Lei Tian's—if anything, it was faster.

Yu Tianxin and Vice-Captain Lei Dong followed close behind, their bodies shrouded in Thunder Light. Yu Tianxin had even activated dragonification in his right arm as they charged toward Shui Wuchen.

Yet facing the Lightning Academy members rushing at him, Shui Wuchen remained completely calm.

His Ice Wings gave a flap, and Shui Wuchen instantly vanished from where he stood.

"Not good, watch out—"

Seeing this, Yu Tianxin's pupils contracted as he immediately shouted at the Lightning Academy members.

However, he was already too late. Before Yu Tianxin could even finish speaking, Shui Wuchen had appeared before him.

Three dazzling streaks of saber light flashed. Before Yu Tianxin could react at all, pain tore through his body, and he collapsed uncontrollably.

His consciousness gradually darkened, but before he fainted, Yu Tianxin witnessed the most terrifying sight of his life.

Before him, Lei Dong, Lei Tian, and Lu Chen—the three teammates who had attacked alongside him—were also swaying unsteadily, with traces of frost covering their bodies.

Could they also...

As if answering Yu Tianxin's thought, Lei Dong, Lei Tian, and Lu Chen could no longer hold on and fell to the ground.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Three consecutive impacts rang out, plunging Yu Tianxin's heart into the depths.

Soon afterward, Yu Tianxin himself could no longer endure. His consciousness dissipated, and his body crumpled to its knees on the arena.

"Captain!!!"

Seeing this, the remaining Lightning Academy members let out anguished cries. Their captain—their powerful, wise, and valiant captain, Yu Tianxin, hailed as one of the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Family Twin Stars—had actually been defeated just like that.

However, Shui Wuchen's attacks did not stop. His wings beat once more, and he reappeared behind Lightning Academy's remaining students. Three dazzling streaks of saber light flashed, instantly knocking the three unconscious.

"..."

Silence. Dead silence!

Outside the arena, everyone's expressions froze, their minds seemingly still trying to process what had just happened.

On the arena, the Ice Wings behind Shui Wuchen and the saber in his hand dissolved into specks of icy light. Without looking at the unconscious Lightning Academy members, he turned to the referee at the side. "Announce the result."

Only then did the referee come back to his senses. Ignoring his shock, he hurriedly shouted, "The winner, Skywater Academy!"

After hearing the referee's declaration, an uproar immediately swept through the spectator stands.

What had just happened? Lightning Academy had lost just like that?

Some even suspected that Lightning Academy had been cooperating with Shui Wuchen to throw the match. After all, it was truly difficult for them to imagine that an established powerhouse academy with several Soul Ancestors had been instantly defeated by one person.

Unlike the ordinary people, the Soul Masters merely stared blankly at Shui Wuchen on the arena, utterly silent.