Easy Victory

Qin Ming, Shrek Academy's first graduating class and also its most outstanding graduate, had broken through to become a six-ring Spirit Emperor in his early thirties. He was highly regarded by Heaven Dou Royal Academy's three Committee Members.

"Hello, Teacher Qin."

After learning Qin Ming's identity, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling both greeted him.

"Hello. The trial is still underway, so don't mind me. Continue onward."

At that moment, Qin Ming was immensely curious about Dugu Yang, this monstrous Genius who had killed a Man Faced Demon Spider alone. He desperately wanted to ask how Dugu Yang had obtained such cultivation and Spirit Rings.

But he also knew that this was still the New Student Trial, so he could only suppress his curiosity for now.

"Alright, Teacher Qin."

The three responded and were about to turn around and continue onward when three more figures suddenly darted out from behind them.

Taking a closer look, Dugu Yang could not help revealing an amused smile.

The three who had appeared were none other than Yu Tianheng and the Shi Mo brothers.

Among the more than one hundred teams participating in the New Student Trial, Yu Tianheng's team could be considered the strongest aside from Dugu Yang's. It was only natural that they had caught up by now.

And upon seeing Dugu Yang, Yu Tianheng's eyes lit up as well.

To him, the New Student Trial was far less appealing than Dugu Yang.

After all, as a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tianheng lacked no cultivation resources. That left the New Student Trial with only one purpose: training.

Yet the pressure brought by the New Student Trial was far inferior to that brought by Dugu Yang.

"Dugu Yang, I finally found you!"

Yu Tianheng ripped open his shirt, exposing his lean, muscular body.

"Can we have our Soul Battle now?"

"Of course. I did promise you, after all."

Dugu Yang shrugged. He knew that unless he defeated Yu Tianheng properly, someone with Yu Tianheng's temperament would never let it go.

"Wait, Tianheng."

Before the two could enter a state of preparation, Qin Ming, standing to the side, spoke up to interrupt them.

Judging from the way he addressed Yu Tianheng, it was clear the two knew each other.

"Teacher Qin? What are you doing here?"

Yu Tianheng's face showed surprise when he saw Qin Ming.

Just now, his entire focus had been on Dugu Yang, and he truly had not noticed Qin Ming.

"I came to protect them."

Qin Ming glanced at Dugu Yang's group before adding somewhat helplessly,

"But clearly, I'm rather unnecessary."

Yu Tianheng froze slightly, unable to understand what Qin Ming meant.

But the Shi Mo brothers standing behind him suddenly changed expression.

"Man Faced Demon Spider!"

Hearing this, Yu Tianheng also noticed the Man Faced Demon Spider's corpse lying on the ground nearby, as well as the purple Spirit Ring slowly emerging above it, representing Thousand Year Cultivation.

"Tianheng, if you don't have the strength to face a Thousand Year Man Faced Demon Spider head-on, it's best not to challenge Dugu Yang."

Qin Ming offered a word of advice.

He did not oppose Soul Battles between students. On the contrary, he strongly supported them.

Soul Battles helped students gain practical combat experience and increased their chances of breaking through. As long as there were no casualties, what was there not to support?

But that depended on the circumstances. If the gap in strength between students was too great, it would bring nothing but casualties and no benefit at all.

At those words, Yu Tianheng's expression changed drastically. Qin Ming was telling him that the Thousand Year Man Faced Demon Spider before them had been killed by Dugu Yang.

No matter how confident he was, Yu Tianheng did not believe he could survive against a Thousand Year Man Faced Demon Spider at his current level.

That was right—not defeat it, but survive.

Yet Dugu Yang had been able to kill a Thousand Year Man Faced Demon Spider alone.

The gap between them was simply unimaginable.

After a brief silence, the Fighting Spirit in Yu Tianheng's eyes faded. He slowly raised his head to look at Dugu Yang and said,

"Dugu Yang, can you have a Soul Battle with me?"

Qin Ming frowned upon hearing this. In his view, there was no need for such a one-sided Soul Battle. But before he could dissuade them, Dugu Yang spoke first.

"Sure."

"Thank you."

Yu Tianheng nodded, then released his Martial Soul.

A blue-purple dragon scale appeared between Yu Tianheng's brows. Immediately afterward, the scale flashed with dazzling electricity and rapidly spread across his body.

Two yellow Hundred Year Spirit Rings also emerged beneath Yu Tianheng's feet.

The Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, known as the Number One Beast Martial Soul, possessed the ability of Dragon Transformation. After Level 30, every Spirit Ring obtained would transform one part of the body into a dragon. Upon reaching Level 70, the entire body would undergo Dragon Transformation.

Yu Tianheng was only Level 28 and had not yet transformed any part of his body. But the attribute boost provided by the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon still made him far stronger than other Attack Type Soul Masters.

Buzz—

The instant his Martial Soul was released, Yu Tianheng's First Soul Ring lit up.

Thunder Dragon Claw!

Crackle—

Yu Tianheng slashed through the air with his right hand. The Soul Power within his body transformed into terrifying lightning energy, condensing into a massive Dragon Claw.

"Go!"

With Yu Tianheng's furious shout, the Thunder Dragon Claw instantly slammed toward Dugu Yang. Wherever it passed, the air twisted violently, producing waves of crackling sounds that made one's heart tremble.

In the blink of an eye, the Thunder Dragon Claw had arrived above Dugu Yang's head.

Facing the fierce attack, Dugu Yang neither dodged nor evaded. His right hand, covered in emerald dragon scales, collided with it head-on.

Crackle!

After a burst of explosive sounds, Dugu Yang did not move an inch. Only a patch of dragon scales on his right arm had been scorched black.

Yu Tianheng's Soul Skill had indeed inflicted a little damage on Dugu Yang, but that was all.

"My turn."

The corners of Dugu Yang's lips curled up slightly. The scorched marks on his right arm had no effect on him whatsoever.

Bang!

With a dull thud, a clear footprint appeared in the ground beneath Dugu Yang. The explosive force in his legs turned his body into an emerald streak of light.

Before Yu Tianheng could react, he saw a massive Dragon Claw slicing through the air toward him.

So fast!

Yu Tianheng's heart tightened. In his urgency, he lit up his Second Spirit Ring.

Thunderbolt!

The electric serpents surrounding Yu Tianheng swelled at the same time, transforming into countless lightning arrows that flashed outward in all directions. The lightning they carried had a paralyzing effect.

But the massive emerald Dragon Claw seemed completely unaffected. It cleaved straight through the overwhelming lightning and landed on Yu Tianheng's shoulder.

Crack—

Yu Tianheng felt his shoulder sink, and his body dropped to its knees uncontrollably.

But worse still was the agonizing pain shooting from his shoulder, which made his face twitch uncontrollably.

The force of Dugu Yang's claw had directly shattered his shoulder blade.

"You lost."

Dugu Yang's voice sounded beside Yu Tianheng's ear.

"I... I lost."

Yu Tianheng slowly lowered his head, his expression full of desolation.

In truth, he had known before the battle that he could not possibly be Dugu Yang's match. He had continued the challenge only because he wanted to see just how great the gap between himself and Dugu Yang truly was.

Now he finally knew, though the result had directly shattered all the pride he had once possessed.