Huo Yuhao's First Time

Under the Proctor's guidance, Qin Yue and the other two quickly entered the venue, facing off from afar against Huo Yuhao's team of three, who had entered from the other side.

Their formation was rather casual. Qin Yue and Wu Feng stood in the front row, while Ning Tian had retreated to the rear, making it obvious at a glance that she was the team's Support System Soul Master.

Just then, Wu Feng suddenly heard Qin Yue say, "Feng Mei, go protect Ning Tian first. I'll play with the three of them."

Who did he think he was calling Feng Mei? Was that something he was allowed to call her? Who was his Feng Mei?! Embarrassed and angry, Wu Feng immediately wanted to punch Qin Yue, but she only shot him two fierce glares before huffing off to Ning Tian's side.

Taking advantage of the gap before the Proctor announced the start, the displeased Wu Feng arrogantly called out to the three opposite them, "Freshman Class Nine, Wu Feng, Level 26 Power Attack System Battle Soul Master!"

Ning Tian's somewhat calm voice followed. "Freshman Class Nine, Ning Tian, Level 31 Support System Tool Soul Elder."

Qin Yue was left a little awkward by Wu Feng's move, but he quickly adjusted his mindset and imitated her with a convincing arrogant tone. "Freshman Class Nine, Qin Yue, Level 32 Power Attack System Battle Soul Elder."

The moment those words came out, Huo Yuhao and the other two visibly shuddered at the same time. They had never expected to encounter such a powerful team, made up of two Soul Elders and one Battle Soul Master, in their very first Elimination Tournament match.

But shock was shock. Feeling that they could not lose in momentum no matter what, Wang Dong immediately called out loudly, "Freshman Class One, Wang Dong, Level 24 Power Attack System Battle Soul Master!"

"Freshman Class One, Xiao Xiao, Level 22 Control System Battle Soul Master."

"Freshman Class One, Huo Yuhao, Level 17 Control System Soul Master."

Wu Feng gave a disdainful "Heh," then swept a contemptuous glance over Huo Yuhao. She had not expected there to be a one-ring Soul Master in the Elimination Tournament. If Qin Yue had not sent her to the back, she would have personally knocked this brat off the arena.

After confirming that both sides were ready, the Proctor swept out a hand. "Match begin!"

The next moment, a streak of lightning flashed across the arena. Wang Dong, whose dazzling blue-gold wings had already unfolded, widened her eyes and stared fixedly at Qin Yue, who had appeared beside her and calmly thrown a punch.

With the help of Huo Yuhao's soul skill, Wang Dong could clearly see everything, but just because her mind could react did not mean her body could keep up. Before she could make any effective resistance, Qin Yue's incomparably heavy punch had already struck her.

After a dull impact, Wang Dong flew backward with thin trails of blood seeping from her nose and mouth. If the Light Goddess Butterfly Martial Soul had not granted her the ability to fly, that one blow would have sent her straight out of the arena!

Only then did Xiao Xiao realize what had happened. The Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron immediately appeared, and the yellow Soul Ring around her body shone brilliantly. "Second Soul Skill—Cauldron Ripple!"

Qin Yue blinked. If he had not felt a faint breeze brush past him, he would have thought the little girl was bluffing.

How could it have no effect? Xiao Xiao's face turned pale. Before she could unleash another soul skill, Qin Yue sent both her and her cauldron flying with a punch, shooting toward the ground below the arena with a whoosh.

Fortunately, Wang Dong, empowered by Huo Yuhao, reacted swiftly. Relying on the speed granted by the Light Goddess Butterfly, she successfully caught Xiao Xiao, preventing them from losing a member as soon as the battle began.

Yet in less than half a minute, Huo Yuhao's group had fully realized that something was wrong. The unbelievable speed, the strange ability that rendered Xiao Xiao's control soul skill ineffective, and the terrifying strength that could send someone flying with a punch—all of it revealed just how formidable the man before them was!

Had that Support System Soul Master released a soul skill at some point? Could he really be this powerful on his own? Huo Yuhao, who had felt Qin Yue's strength most keenly, was drenched in sweat. His mind spun frantically as he desperately considered whether they had any tactic that could turn defeat into victory.

Wang Dong set Xiao Xiao down, and the two exchanged a look. They both understood that, judging by the power and speed their opponent had just displayed, if they could not defeat him head-on, there was no possibility of getting past him to attack the rear line.

"First Soul Skill—Cauldron Tremor!"

"Second Soul Skill—Light of the Butterfly God!"

Facing Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao's combined attack, Qin Yue, with Lightning Armor appearing across his body, clasped his hands behind his back and stood in place without dodging or evading. Right before everyone's eyes, he was swallowed by dazzling golden light.

Boom!!!

A violent explosion rang out. The bluestone floor could not withstand Wang Dong's relentless bombardment at all, instantly kicking up clouds of dust and smoke that completely obscured Qin Yue's figure.

This again... Wu Feng curled her lips. Though she did not want to admit it, Qin Yue's habit of taking others' soul skills head-on and coming out completely unscathed was undeniably cool.

The instant the Lightning Armor appeared, Qin Yue's trace had completely vanished from Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Detection. Thus, Huo Yuhao and the other two instinctively held their breaths and stared intensely at the cloud of smoke.

But the moment the smoke dispersed, Huo Yuhao, whose exceptional eyesight allowed him to see what had happened first, cried out in horror, "You've got to be kidding?!"

Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, and the many spectators outside the arena all widened their eyes in disbelief, their gazes locked onto Qin Yue without daring to look away for even an instant.

Amid the shattered bluestone tiles, Qin Yue was still standing in the same spot, completely unharmed. He looked at Huo Yuhao's group with disappointment. "Are you done?"

After Xiao Xiao nodded unconsciously, lightning flared brilliantly around Qin Yue, and one yellow and two purple Soul Rings appeared. Huo Yuhao and the other two jolted in alarm. Their opponent was about to attack!

Yet in that instant, Qin Yue had already appeared in front of Xiao Xiao. He crouched halfway down, his right fist pressed against Xiao Xiao's abdomen. In the time it took Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao to turn their eyes toward him, a force Xiao Xiao could not possibly endure erupted from Qin Yue's right fist. Xiao Xiao, already petite, was instantly blasted thirty meters into the air!

The referee's expression changed, and with a flash, he caught Xiao Xiao steadily.

"Xiao..." Huo Yuhao's expression changed drastically, but Qin Yue refused to waste even the time it took to say a single word. Wang Dong's body could not react at all, and she could only watch helplessly as the same punch landed on her, smashing her into the floor below the arena with a bang.

"...Xiao." Huo Yuhao stood frozen, staring blankly at the tall figure that had somehow appeared before him.

I didn't knock the kid stupid, did I? Aside from being a little fast and a little strong, I didn't do anything else... Qin Yue wondered, but he had not forgotten that the match was still ongoing. He reached out and lightly flicked Huo Yuhao's forehead with his right hand, and Huo Yuhao immediately fell backward asleep.

The referee, who had watched the entire battle unfold, twitched at the corner of his mouth. After confirming that Huo Yuhao had fallen into an infant-like sleep, he immediately announced loudly, "Freshman Class Nine, Team Qin Yue wins!"