Chrysanthemum Douluo Appears

The observing soul masters outside the town never expected Xiao Chen to act so decisively.

"What a lad, that was a beautiful shot. Though his opponent was careless, it still shows the boy's archery skills are truly remarkable!" someone nearby praised.

"This youth may have a white spirit ring, but underestimating a long-range weapon soul master is downright foolish!" another chimed in.

"Exactly. That last arrow clearly showed the boy held back. If it had struck the heart or head, it wouldn't have been just a minor injury!" Those with sharp eyes among the onlookers could tell Xiao Chen had shown mercy.

Su Ming, the leading teacher of Canghui Academy, wore a face as dark as thunderclouds.

He had completely dismissed Xiao Chen earlier, fully confident his team would secure an easy victory. He never imagined that before the battle even began, one of his members would be severely injured.

Though the support-type soul master had stopped the bleeding, she could no longer move normally. However, her soundwave soul skill could still amplify from a distance—limited in range, but usable as long as no one closed in on her.

Of course, Ma Yan and the others wouldn't give her that chance.

Lin Feng and Su Qing took a few green beans from Zhou Ming and charged straight out.

Zhou Ming moved to Xiao Chen's side and used his second soul skill to create several 'Life-Giving Green Beans' for him.

These Life-Giving Green Beans could restore spirit power—an extremely practical support ability in combat.

Facing the charging Lin Feng and Su Qing, Canghui Academy's defense-type and control-type soul masters immediately stepped forward.

The remaining agility-type soul master made a direct dash for Xiao Chen.

They understood clearly that if Xiao Chen, with his long-range attacks, wasn't restrained, he would pose a threat to every one of them.

Seeing this, Ma Yan was about to activate his soul bone skill when he noticed an arrow arcing from afar, its target once again Canghui Academy's support-type soul master.

The agility-type soul master had no choice but to turn back and defend. He knew his support teammate couldn't dodge in her immobile state.

Thus, the scene on the field took an amusing turn.

Every time the agility-type soul master tried to rush forward, Xiao Chen would loose an arrow at the support in the rear.

He was forced to dance to Xiao Chen's tune, like a dog being walked on a leash.

This repeated several times, draining his spirit power considerably. Meanwhile, Xiao Chen casually popped a green bean into his mouth, looking utterly relaxed.

"Don't worry about me! Just charge!" the support-type soul master called out.

Knowing this couldn't go on, she activated several amplifying soul skills in succession, then voluntarily conceded and withdrew from the battle.

With her exit, Canghui Academy's agility-type soul master had no more concerns and charged at Xiao Chen again.

But the moment he moved, he saw Xiao Chen's arrow fly toward the rear once more.

Assuming the support was already gone, he ignored it—only for the defense-type soul master in the back to meet tragedy.

That fellow was locked in combat with Lin Feng and never noticed the arrow streaking toward him.

Of course, he was also overconfident in his defenses, believing Xiao Chen's white-ring-powered soul skill couldn't threaten him.

But his defense wasn't flawless.

Xiao Chen's Wooden Bow martial soul's second soul ring granted passive skills—'Vision Expansion' and 'Dynamic Capture'—letting him easily spot the weak points in his opponent's defense.

This arrow was precisely calculated, slipping through a gap in the defense and striking straight at the vulnerable spot on his neck.

The arrow grazed the right side of his neck. Though not fatal, it shattered the defensive barrier around his body.

Lin Feng's Azure Steel Sword was instantly at his brow.

"You've lost." Lin Feng twisted the blade and struck him across the chest, robbing him of combat capability in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, Canghui Academy had lost another member.

On the other side, the agility-type soul master hadn't even reached Xiao Chen when he saw another arrow fly out.

He wanted to ignore it, but suddenly felt a surge of spirit power behind him.

Turning around, he saw a long sword thrusting straight for his back—the wielder was Lin Feng, fresh from defeating the defense-type soul master.

Only then did the agility-type soul master notice his teammate lying on the ground.

"Impossible!"

He couldn't believe his eyes, but even greater surprises awaited.

Xiao Chen's second arrow flashed through the gap between Twining Grass and Shadow Vine, striking Canghui Academy's control-type soul master precisely in the arm.

Seizing the opening, Su Qing activated her second soul skill, binding him in place instantly.

The surrounding soul masters all wore expressions of disbelief. No one expected a defense-type soul master to be broken by a single arrow from Xiao Chen, nor did they anticipate such a devious angle.

Now, the onlookers stared at Xiao Chen as if he were a monster.

"No, that arrow's power shouldn't have been that great. He must have seen through the defense's weak point to break it with one shot!" Some among the crowd had keen insight.

"In such a short time, the youth precisely spotted the defense-type soul master's blind spot. That level of perception is astonishing!" a soul master marveled.

"The second arrow was even more exquisite—slipping through the gap between Twining Grass and Shadow Vine without any obstruction. He's a born master archer!" another exclaimed in awe.

"It's just a pity that his first two rings are both ten-year white rings... such a shame..." someone couldn't help but sigh regretfully.

As the battle progressed, everyone knew Canghui Academy had no chance of victory left.

The agility-type soul master might be fast, but he couldn't possibly take on Su Qing, Lin Feng, and Xiao Chen alone—especially with Zhou Ming providing support on the side.

However, even though he no longer wished to fight, Xiao Chen had no intention of letting him off.

While this man wasn't as foul-mouthed as that twenty-third-ranked Strong Attack Battle Soul Master, he was still unforgivable.

Together with Su Qing and Lin Feng, Xiao Chen struck, and in no time they had driven him into a cage of Twining Grass.

Xiao Chen gave him no chance to surrender, firing an arrow straight at his chest.

The angle and force of Xiao Chen's arrow were perfectly judged—not lethal, but enough to send him back to bed for two or three months to recover.

"Such a vicious brat, daring to kill!"

Su Ming roared at the sight, charging into the arena in an instant. He could tell Xiao Chen had no murderous intent, but to justify his intervention, he slapped a convenient label on him.

This man was also an Agility Attack type; the moment he shattered Xiao Chen's arrow, he even sent a Wind Blade flying at Xiao Chen.

"Seeking death!"

A sharp shout suddenly rang out, accompanied by a vast and terrifying pressure that instantly pinned Su Ming to the ground.

The surrounding watching Soul Masters were all enveloped by this aura, the dreadful force suppressing everyone present in place.

"Titled... Douluo..."

A sixty-level Soul Emperor in the crowd spoke slowly, his voice trembling.

He had once been fortunate enough to witness a Titled Douluo in person, experiencing firsthand the unique, overwhelming presence of a Titled-level powerhouse.

And the pressure he felt now was far stronger than that of the Titled Douluo he had seen back then.

At the words "Titled Douluo," shock filled everyone's hearts.

No one had expected that Xiao Chen had a Titled Douluo guarding him from the shadows.

Su Ming lay on the ground, his pupils contracting, a surge of extreme fear and panic churning within him.

He had never imagined he would provoke a Titled Douluo. Now he didn't even have the courage to lift his head, his heart filled with nothing but terror and regret.