When Ling Yuan announced the result, Qin Ming dispelled the Blazing Flame Domain, and the Fire Demon Spirit External Soul Bone on his forehead sank back beneath his skin.
The Healing Soul Master who had been waiting outside the arena also jumped onto the Soul Fighting Arena. Every Soul Fighting Arena at Spirit Hall Academy had dedicated Healing Soul Masters so that students seriously injured during soul fights could receive prompt treatment.
Under the Healing Soul Master's treatment, Lei Lie, who had been lying on the ground, slowly opened his eyes. Every bone in his body felt as though it had been shattered, the pain unbearable, yet he still gritted his teeth and forced himself into a sitting position.
Looking up, he saw Yun Shu and Shi Po standing beside him with defeated expressions. When he spotted Ling Yuan standing in the middle and the Healing Soul Master nearby, he instantly understood everything.
The three of them had lost. A student who had only just broken through to Soul Elder had defeated all three of them alone.
Qin Ming slowly walked over to the three of them. With a gentle smile, he solemnly cupped his fists in salute. "You three, thank you for the match."
Yun Shu and Shi Po hurried forward, supporting the wounded Lei Lie from either side. Lei Lie looked at Qin Ming bitterly, but there was not the slightest resentment in his eyes—only wholehearted admiration.
"Classmate Qin Ming, you are too modest. After today's battle, we are thoroughly convinced. We must also thank you for showing mercy earlier."
It had been three against one, so there was no excuse they could make now. This had only been a sparring match, and Qin Ming had clearly held back. If they had truly been enemies, his blood would