Douluo: Martial Soul Ah Yin, Exposing Tang San's True Colors

The final examinations were mandatory for all students.

According to the rules, students of the same grade would draw lots, and the two individuals who drew matching numbers would face each other in a match.

Naturally, the spectators present had little expectation for the matches of the other students.

Aside from the parents of a few children, the majority of the crowd had been waiting for the match between Tang San and Su Yun.

"Tsk, is that Tang San?"

"Hiss—is he really only seven years old? And his Martial Soul is clearly the trash-tier Blue Silver Grass, yet he was able to defeat another Beast Martial Soul battle spirit master so easily."

"I heard his first soul ring came from a four-hundred-year-old Datura Snake. They say it's based on one of the theories from the Ten Core Competencies of Martial Soul by Grandmaster, claiming that plant-type Martial Souls can also absorb animal-type soul rings."

"Could it be that Grandmaster is actually different from what people say outside? Is he really that strong?"

"To be able to guide a child with a trash-tier Martial Soul to this level within a year, perhaps we really misunderstood Grandmaster before."

"..."

In the spectator stands, many people were inwardly marveling at Tang San's strength upon seeing his performance.

At the same time, their perceptions of Yu Xiaogang began to shift slightly.

"Is that child Su Yun?"

At this moment, the previous match concluded, and Su Yun entered the competition area holding a spear.

Opposite him stood another first-grade child.

"Hmm, I heard that like Grandmaster's disciple Tang San, he also possesses Innate Full Soul Power with Blue Silver Grass."

"But why is he bringing a spear onto the field?"

"I don't know, but I've heard that this child named Su Yun is very skilled with the spear; even some of the older students often lose to him during sparring sessions."

"..."

Amidst the whispers of the audience, the match between Su Yun and the other child began.

Because it was a match between classmates, the spear in Su Yun's hand today was merely a standard practice weapon.

Not only did it lack a spearhead, but the tip was also covered in a thick layer of cloth wrapped around cotton, specifically to prevent any accidents.

"The match begins."

As the teacher's voice fell, the boy standing opposite Su Yun immediately spoke first.

"Martial Soul Avatar!"

In the next second, the muscles on the boy's body suddenly bulged.

His originally thin frame had become as robust as that of a grown man.

"Bear Martial Soul! This child awakened a Bear Martial Soul!"

"The Bear Martial Soul provides the greatest strength boost to a spirit master. Can Su Yun defeat him?"

"If his first soul skill is the same as Tang San's, which is Bind, he might be able to restrain this child."

"This... I heard the soul ring Tang San absorbed was a four-hundred-year-old Datura Snake specifically found for him by Grandmaster. Without Grandmaster's guidance, what kind of soul ring could Su Yun possibly absorb?"

"Hey, I heard the reason for the rivalry between Su Yun and Tang San is that Grandmaster wanted to take both of them as disciples, but only Tang San agreed, while Su Yun rejected Grandmaster's invitation."

"Rejected? My god, Grandmaster was able to help Tang San get such a powerful soul ring and first soul skill. Won't Su Yun regret it to death once he finds out?"

"Who knows? But... hey, why did that child step out of the competition area?"

While a group of people was still discussing what Su Yun's soul skill might be, someone suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

The crowd then looked toward the competition field and discovered that the boy who had just activated his Martial Soul had already been knocked back by a single strike from Su Yun's spear, stumbling several steps before exiting the competition area.

"Hiss—"

"He lost just like that?"

"How did Su Yun do it?"

"We've only been talking for less than ten seconds, right?"

"Did he really knock that boy back with a single strike?"

"But I remember that child has a Bear Martial Soul, right? Su Yun's Martial Soul is just the most ordinary Blue Silver Grass; how could his strength be so great?"

"I'm not sure, but I did see just now that Su Yun seemed to poke the boy in the chest with his spear, and the boy looked like he couldn't stand steady and kept retreating..."

In truth, the move Su Yun used just now was very simple.

It was merely the most basic, and also the simplest, thrust in spear technique.

However, practicing the simplest move to perfection is also the most difficult task.

Although Su Yun had not yet reached that realm, it was more than enough to deal with a peer who couldn't even stand firmly in a horse stance.

"With your center wide open, aren't you just inviting me to poke you..." Su Yun nodded politely toward the referee teacher and withdrew his spear to leave the field.

In the following few rounds, Su Yun's battles were all the same as the first.

Basically, every fight was resolved within three strikes.

Many people watching these consecutive battles felt their excitement growing with each passing moment.

Because they discovered that Su Yun hadn't even used his martial soul, nor had he unleashed any soul skills; he had easily defeated several classmates using nothing but a wooden spear.

Anyone with a discerning eye could tell at a glance that he not only had some real skills but was also hiding his true strength.

"It looks like we're in for a real show today; this Su Yun is quite a formidable kid."

"Indeed, their Soul Power Levels aren't very high at the moment."

"Even without using soul skills, the physical attributes bolstered by his soul power alone, combined with his proficient spear technique, are more than most of these children can handle."

"Among the current first-year students, besides this Su Yun and that child named Tang San, only that little girl with the rabbit martial soul has any real strength."

Soon, after winning a few rounds, Xiao Wu also stepped onto the stage.

However, this time, her opponent was Tang San.

"Xiao Wu, I won't hold back this time," Tang San said politely.

Among the first-year students, Su Yun had already advanced to the finals.

The winner of the match between him and Xiao Wu would determine who would face Su Yun.

Therefore, he had to take this seriously.

"Hmph, then just try it and see."

Xiao Wu pouted, then pushed off with her feet, her body launching toward Tang San like a spring.

Facing Xiao Wu's sudden attack, Tang San didn't show too much mercy either.

Although he couldn't use his Hidden Weapons in a match between classmates, he could still use other martial arts techniques from the Tang Sect.

This was enough to keep him in an invincible position.

Sure enough, it was just as expected.

Once Tang San got serious, he managed to dodge all of Xiao Wu's close-quarters combat techniques by a hair's breadth.

In the end, he used the first soul skill of his Blue Silver Grass to toss Xiao Wu out of the competition area.

"Hmph! I'll definitely beat you next time!" After being defeated, Xiao Wu didn't look too dejected and walked straight back to the student rest area.

When the spectators saw that Xiao Wu had also lost to Tang San, the atmosphere instantly boiled over.

The match they had been looking forward to most was finally about to begin!

It's coming!

It's coming!

Amidst the immense excitement of the Notting City citizens, two slightly short figures stood up from their respective seats and walked into the competition area.

"It's finally starting!"

"These two kids both have such different auras; is this what they call a genius?"

"Fight! Fight!"

"..."

City Lord Xiao looked at Tang San and Su Yun, then turned his head to look at his son beside him and asked, "Chenyu, who do you think will win today?"

As a father, City Lord Xiao had heard that his son, Xiao Chenyu, had lost to Tang San in a previous match.

Ever since Xiao Chenyu lost to Tang San, his temperament was no longer as arrogant and domineering as it used to be, which was why City Lord Xiao was willing to come and watch Tang San's match today.

He also wanted to see if this child named Tang San was as talented as his son had described.

And, whether the reputation of Grandmaster was well-deserved.

"Dad, that's a question I can't easily answer."