Yu Tianheng's Challenge

"What exactly is this guy's Martial Soul? Could his talent really be better than mine?"

Yu Tianheng could hardly believe it. He had been born with ninth-level Soul Power, and was the most promising candidate in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to become a Titled Douluo.

Even at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Yu Tianheng had always believed his talent was second to none.

So how had a freak like this suddenly appeared?

Watching the Dark Clouds Gathering overhead, Yu Tianheng decided to wait and see.

This kid might have a strong affinity for the Lightning Attribute.

But he had to be new here. He didn't even know he needed protection to enter Thunder Gorge.

Yu Tianheng wanted to see how the kid would handle it when the thunder struck him.

Dark Clouds Gathering filled Thunder Gorge. A bolt of lightning fell from the sky, striking straight toward Su Ze.

The instant the heavenly thunder came down, white lightning surged around Su Ze's body.

The white lightning transformed the bolt from the sky, then absorbed it.

As this happened, Su Ze's shirt began to tear.

His black hair started turning white.

Seeing the figure in the distance, unharmed, Yu Tianheng's eyes widened in disbelief.

What had he just seen?

The falling lightning had actually been transformed.

Could lightning really be transformed?

He had watched the mysterious boy's body release a great deal of white lightning, which then transformed and absorbed the heavenly thunder.

"What exactly is his Martial Soul?"

"Could he be immune to lightning?"

Yu Tianheng felt as if his entire worldview had taken a tremendous blow.

His Thunder Dragon was hailed as the greatest Beast Martial Soul under heaven, and lightning was its most famous attribute.

No one in his clan could become immune to lightning, yet this mysterious boy standing before him had done it with ease.

At the thought, Yu Tianheng could barely focus on cultivation. He wanted to see just how far this mysterious boy could go.

After meditating for most of the day, Su Ze slowly opened his eyes.

This time, cultivating had strengthened his body.

More importantly, he had accumulated a great deal of lightning.

First, the charge for his ultimate skill, Thunderous Force, was full.

Now he could spend any amount of Soul Power to unleash it.

The lightning needed for his second Soul Skill, Thunderous Celestial Phenomenon, which could summon Dark Clouds, had also reached its limit.

Thinking of this, Su Ze glanced at the sky.

The lightning that had been flashing nonstop was gone, replaced by a gloomy sky.

He could sense that there was little Lightning Element left in all of Thunder Gorge.

Even if he wanted to absorb more, he couldn't.

It looked like that was all he could do today.

Shaking his head, Su Ze stood and looked at his tattered shirt.

Next time he entered Thunder Gorge, he would definitely bring a spare shirt.

With that thought, Su Ze headed for the entrance.

As soon as he reached it, he spotted a boy of about twelve or thirteen, staring at him with a shocked and strangely intense expression.

Yu Tianheng?

The moment Su Ze saw the boy, the name came to mind.

It was simple: the other boy's features somewhat resembled Yu Xiaogang's.

But Yu Tianheng was more handsome, and radiated confidence.

Yu Xiaogang, on the other hand, had seemed dispirited.

As soon as he recognized Yu Tianheng, Su Ze noticed the shock on his face.

What was going on?

Why was the other boy staring at him like that?

Had his absorption of the lightning in Thunder Gorge shocked him?

Su Ze thought that was probably it. After all, he had absorbed all the Lightning Element in the entire gorge.

He had been able to do that because of Sikong Zhen Martial Soul.

Other people probably couldn't manage it.

"Brother, I'm Yu Tianheng."

"I'm from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. I saw you absorbing the lightning just now."

"I'd like to have a Soul Duel with you. What do you say?"

Yu Tianheng looked at the boy before him, his voice resolute.

As a Soul Master and one of the strongest students at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Yu Tianheng had reached this point not only through his talent, but, more importantly, through his confidence.

He was confident that, when it came to the Lightning Attribute, no one his age could match him at the same stage.

And the facts bore him out.

Whether in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan or at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Yu Tianheng was the best among his peers.

That confidence had also given him an advantage in battles against opponents of the same level.

But after seeing Su Ze's performance, Yu Tianheng's confidence had been shaken badly.

A boy had actually withstood the heavenly thunder and accomplished what even his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan could not.

More importantly, the boy's talent for the Lightning Attribute was far greater than his own.

For the first time, Yu Tianheng doubted his own talent.

If he didn't overcome this blow to his confidence, it could affect his future battles and even his cultivation.

So Yu Tianheng decided to fight him to shore up his confidence.

"Don't worry, little brother. I'll suppress my strength to the Soul Master level."

"And if you lose, there's no need to worry. I, Yu Tianheng, will cover all your medical expenses."

Yu Tianheng spoke with confidence.

At thirteen, he had already reached level twenty-eight Soul Power.

He was in a class of his own at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

He didn't believe he could lose to anyone.

"A Soul Duel?"

Su Ze looked Yu Tianheng up and down.

Without thinking, he touched Twenty-Four Bridges Bright Moon at his waist.

From the sound of it, Yu Tianheng had plenty of money.

And he was very confident he wouldn't lose.

Wasn't that exactly like Tang San?

Could Su Ze use the opportunity to make a little money?

After all, he had just arrived in Heaven Dou Imperial City, and was short on Gold Soul Coins.

Getting some money from a rich young master like Yu Tianheng would help with his plans.

While Su Ze was thinking, Yu Tianheng suddenly felt a chill run through him.

It was an unpleasant sensation.

Strange. With his cultivation, how could he feel cold?

"You're Yu Tianheng, right? I've heard of you!"

"I'll fight you, but there's no need to suppress your Soul Power!"

"Why don't we put something on the line? How about a thousand Gold Soul Coins?"

Su Ze looked at him eagerly.

Yu Tianheng was a leading contender to inherit the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan one day.

He should be able to come up with a thousand Gold Soul Coins easily.

"Ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. And if you lose, I'll cover your medical expenses too. You won't have to pay the ten thousand either."

Yu Tianheng agreed readily, even raising the stakes himself.

There were two reasons. First, he didn't think he would lose.

Second, there was the age difference.

He could tell that the boy in front of him was at most seven or eight years old.

He was five years older, so even winning wouldn't be anything to boast about.

That was why Yu Tianheng offered to cover the medical expenses.

But the most important reason was that Yu Tianheng had never once thought he could lose.