Qian Renhan Takes the Stage

On the arena, Feng Xiaotian had not heard the conversation in the spectator stands due to his weaker strength. With a face full of surprise, he said, "Qian Renxue, what a beautiful name. We're the same age, yet your cultivation is so far above mine. I thought my talent was rare even in a century, but compared to you, I'm still far inferior."

"Of course you can't compare to me. I'm from Spirit Hall's Qian Clan." A faint trace of pride showed in Qian Renxue's calm tone. No matter how cold she acted, she was still only a six-year-old girl inside and liked hearing others praise her.

Qian Renxue asked, "Now that you've seen the gap in our Soul Power, are you going to admit defeat?"

Feng Xiaotian shook his head and said seriously, "I won't admit defeat. Watch out. First Soul Skill, Wind Blade Array."

The First Spirit Ring beneath Feng Xiaotian's feet lit up. He rapidly swung both hands four times, sending out four sharp Wind Blades formed from hurricanes.

"First Soul Skill, Angel's Assault."

The First Spirit Ring beneath Qian Renxue's feet lit up as well. Angel Soul Power gathered around her right fist and formed a golden shield. The shield collided with the Wind Blades, sparks flying with sharp crackling sounds. Angel Soul Power surged across the shield, dissolving and purifying the Wind Blades.

Relying on her six-level advantage in Soul Power, Qian Renxue raised the shield and charged straight ahead, punching Feng Xiaotian in the abdomen. Feng Xiaotian's eyes bulged as he was sent flying off the arena and smashed into the ground, unable to get back up.

"Xiaotian!"

The Divine Wind Academy Headmaster leaped up and rushed to Feng Xiaotian's side, carrying him back. Feng Xiaotian had taken Angel's Assault head-on. Angel Soul Power had entered his body, completely purifying and dissolving his own Soul Power, leaving him unable even to rise.

After Qian Renxue's First Spirit Ring finished its cooldown, Yu Longchen said calmly, "Tianyuan, you go."

"As you command, Clan Head."

A boy around nine years old stepped forward. His Soul Power was at level 19.

As the standard-bearer of the Yu Clan's third generation, with Yu Tianxin and Yu Tianheng yet to awaken their Martial Souls, Yu Tianyuan was considered a promising talent with the potential to break through to Soul Douluo in the future.

"Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tianyuan. Martial Soul: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon. Level 19 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Master."

A dazzling blue light suddenly flared from between Yu Tianyuan's brows. The blue light instantly spread, descending from his forehead through his entire body. Blue-violet lightning burst forth like little snakes, winding around his body. The change appeared in his right arm. The sleeve on his right side burst apart as his arm swelled, turning to ashes. His arm grew more than half a foot longer and became incredibly thick, covered in blue-violet scales. His hand turned into a claw, covered in the same scales, while every joint in his hand became extraordinarily thick. The blue-violet serpent lightning circling his body continuously gathered around or flowed across his arm. A single yellow Spirit Ring did not circle his body like those of other Soul Masters, but instead revolved around that unusually transformed arm.

As the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul was recognized by countless Soul Masters across the continent as the world's number one beast Martial Soul, its defining characteristic was that for every ten levels gained, another part of the body would evolve into a dragon's. Upon reaching level seventy, one could truly transform into a dragon, grow dragon wings, and fly freely, fully displaying the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul's power. At that point, the Spirit Rings would also circle the body like those of ordinary Soul Masters.

Qian Renxue's expression turned slightly grave as she assumed her stance. The two exchanged a glance, then simultaneously stomped forward with their right feet and charged. Golden flames and blue-violet lightning immediately flashed across the arena.

As they clashed, fists met dragon claws, and crackling explosions rang out without end. Dust and ash on the arena were thrown away by the shockwaves of their battle.

The brief stalemate quickly gave way to an obvious outcome. With her absolute strength, Qian Renxue easily suppressed Yu Tianyuan. Facing Qian Renxue's storm-like barrage, Yu Tianyuan kept retreating, while his Soul Power was continuously purified and dissolved by the invading Angel Soul Power.

Yu Longchen's expression darkened slightly. Even if Qian Renxue's Spirit Ring configuration surpassed Yu Tianyuan's, he should not have been beaten so miserably. In strength, speed, and every other aspect, he had been completely overwhelmed.

A trace of delight appeared in Qian Xunji's eyes. The Six-Winged Angel possessed the ability to evolve, evolving once every thirty levels. Upon reaching level thirty, it would also awaken the Angel Domain. Qian Renxue had not even displayed one-tenth of the Angel Martial Soul's power, yet she had already easily suppressed Yu Tianyuan. It truly brought him honor.

What Qian Xunji did not notice was that Qian Renhan, watching Qian Renxue fight from the spectator stands, had become extremely cold-eyed. The Six-Winged Seraphim strengthened by Immortal Herbs could not even instantly defeat a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master of the same level. She also failed to make proper use of the Angel Martial Soul's speed, knowing only to stubbornly trade blows head-on. How embarrassing.

However, Qian Renhan also discerned something from Qian Renxue's battle. Because the First Soul Skill, Angel's Assault, had been formed by absorbing the Spirit Ring of a Light Attribute soul beast, that shield possessed only Light Attribute Soul Power. It could not bring out the power of Ultimate Fire, which was truly a pity.

Just then, Yu Tianyuan rapidly retreated before leaping high into the air. The First Spirit Ring beneath his feet lit up. "First Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw."

Dozens of blue-violet lightning snakes gathered around Yu Tianyuan's dragon claw. Once the lightning completely wrapped the claw, a dragon claw formed from lightning slammed forward, leaving trails of lightning in its wake.

"Angel's Assault."

Qian Renxue's First Spirit Ring lit up again. Light Soul Power gathered in her right hand once more, forming a shield, and she threw a punch.

Thunder Dragon Claw collided with Angel's Assault. Qian Renxue staggered back several steps and began to breathe lightly. Having fought two consecutive battles and used her First Soul Skill twice in succession, she had already expended much of her Soul Power. Yu Tianyuan, meanwhile, was sent flying away. Like Feng Xiaotian before him, his Soul Power was exhausted, and he no longer had the strength to fight.

"Two consecutive victories. Xiaoxue truly is worthy of being my daughter." Qian Xunji smiled faintly, then looked at the dark-faced Yu Longchen and said with a smile, "Senior Longchen, there is no need to be disappointed. Tianyuan has already done his utmost."

Yu Longchen snorted coldly at Qian Xunji. Raising his voice slightly so it could reach the arena, he said, "Your hall's Saintess is indeed outstanding. Since the Saintess remains on the arena, does she intend to fight again?"

Qian Xunji looked toward Qian Renxue. Seeing her nod, he was just about to have Yu Longchen send out another person when an indifferent voice rang out. "Xiaoxue, come down."

Everyone turned toward the spectator stands and saw Qian Renhan rise to his feet with an expressionless face, as though he intended to take action.

Seeing Qian Renhan's expression change, Qian Renxue's voice trembled slightly. "Brother, I can still fight."

"Come down."

Qian Renhan's tone was icy, almost entirely devoid of emotion. Anyone who knew Qian Renhan would understand that this was a sign that he was about to lose his temper. The only person present who understood him was Qian Renxue.

"I understand, Brother." Qian Renxue's shoulders trembled slightly as she lowered her head and walked down. She did not understand why her brother was dissatisfied when she had clearly won with an absolute advantage.