As everyone watched with curious gazes.
Ma Xiaotao proudly nodded her delicate head.
"Yes, this is the one you saw a while ago."
Dai Yueheng sized up Lu Heqiu before him.
His tiger-like eyes were filled with doubt.
It wasn't that he didn't believe Ma Xiaotao.
It was just that this situation was too unexpected.
Half a month.
An infant who was still swaddled had grown to this extent.
And it wasn't a Soul Beast.
Aside from being strong.
He was completely indistinguishable from a normal human infant.
Such a little one had, in just half a month, grown into a three or four-year-old child, and this child's gaze was no different from an adult's.
Anyone would find it strange.
"What about his strength?"
"Has it increased again?"
Dai Yueheng hadn't forgotten the scene from half a month ago.
At that time, Lu Heqiu was still in Ma Xiaotao's arms, but his strength was greater than his own, and he could even pinch his hand red when he reached out.
Now that his body had grown.
Who could be sure his strength hadn't increased?
"Whether it's increased or not, why don't you go to the Soul Fighting Platform and try him yourself?"
A mischievous glint flashed in Ma Xiaotao's eyes.
Her win rate against Dai Yueheng was about seventy-thirty.
Sometimes, if he wasn't careful.
Dai Yueheng could defeat her.
Now, she wanted Dai Yueheng to suffer a little, and she also wanted to shock them with Lu Heqiu.
Don't underestimate children!
Lu Heqiu's strength was something even Xuan Zi had to be wary of.
If Dai Yueheng wasn't careful, he might really capsize in the gutter.
"To the Soul Dueling Arena!?"
Dai Yueheng repeated, looking at Ma Xiaotao, who didn't seem to be joking.
"The Soul Dueling Arena isn't just about brute strength."
"I'm no match for him without my Martial Soul."
"But in the Soul Dueling Arena, how can I wrestle with him? Using Soul Skills would be bullying him, and if I hurt him, I won't be able to explain it to the Dean."
Dai Yueheng said this, but he showed no intention of leaving. His gaze towards Lu Heqiu was somewhat probing.
Ma Xiaotao responded impatiently.
"You still say you don't underestimate him."
"He has a Martial Soul and Soul Skills!"
"Dai Yueheng, are you scared? If you're scared, just say so. No need to beat around the bush."
"Coward!"
As soon as Ma Xiaotao said this.
Not only Dai Yueheng.
Even the several members standing nearby gathered around.
Ling Luochen looked at Ma Xiaotao, her gaze extremely suspicious as she spoke.
"Xiaotao."
"Stop joking."
"He looks at most three or four years old, okay?"
"The common consensus on the continent is that Martial Souls can only be awakened at the age of six. Forcing them out would not only result in a flawed Martial Soul but also no Soul Power."
"It's not like no one has tried this ten thousand years ago!"
Ma Xiaotao had long known that these people would say this.
"Everything has exceptions!"
"Who would have thought ten thousand years ago that Ancestor Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul? Who would have thought Ancestor Tang San could become a god?"
"This little one is the same."
"Don't let his young age fool you."
"With Elder Mu's help, he has already awakened his Martial Soul. A few days ago, when we weren't in the academy, we went to help the little one hunt for a Soul Ring!"
As she spoke.
Ma Xiaotao's gaze shifted towards Dai Yueheng, her tone carrying a hint of provocation.
"Dai Yueheng."
"Are you scared?"
Dai Yueheng's expression turned grim. He recognized this kind of taunt for what it was – a provocation. He could tell.
Even if this little one in front of him had indeed hunted for a Soul Ring.
At most, he would only be a one-ring Soul Master.
He knew Lu Heqiu's strength was not bad.
But no matter how good, he was still just a one-ring Soul Master. Facing a Soul Emperor like himself, he had no chance of winning!
"Stop trying to provoke me."
"Tell me honestly, how strong is this little one?"
"If he's too weak and gets hurt, I won't be able to explain it to Dean Yan."
Dai Yueheng's intention was clear.
Testing the waters was absolutely fine.
But he would only step onto the stage if he could guarantee absolute safety.
Otherwise, Ma Xiaotao could wear her lips down to the bone, and he still wouldn't make a move.
"Very strong!"
"Dealing with you is definitely not a problem."
Ma Xiaotao didn't say much more.
Because even she didn't know how strong Lu Heqiu truly was.
She didn't know his strength level, only that even she herself wouldn't be Lu Heqiu's opponent, let alone Dai Yueheng.
As for whether Lu Heqiu would be careless...
She could be absolutely sure about this.
He absolutely wouldn't!
Because Lu Heqiu's Soul Power was limited.
He cherished every opportunity to attack, and would never be careless like her.
"Alright, let's give it a try then."
Seeing Ma Xiaotao's reluctance to elaborate, Dai Yueheng.
Immediately stopped asking questions.
He simply strode into the Soul Dueling Arena to find the Soul Douluo on duty.
Elder Wang was on duty today.
If he really made a move and injured Lu Heqiu.
Elder Wang would step in to stop him.
At the very least, he could protect Lu Heqiu, ensuring he wouldn't be harmed by him.
Ma Xiaotao approached Lu Heqiu, squatting down to be at his eye level.
A expanse of white was revealed to Lu Heqiu's eyes.
"Heqiu!"
"Teach him a lesson later!"
"Let him know that even a one-ring Soul Master isn't to be trifled with!"
Ma Xiaotao didn't give Lu Heqiu any chance to refuse, directly picking him up and walking towards the Soul Fighting Platform.
Although Dai Yueheng didn't fully believe Ma Xiaotao's words.
He still found a Soul Fighting Platform suitable for a Soul Emperor's battle.
He was worried that his attack might damage the Soul Tools on the platform.
And he would have to pay a lot of money.
He had money, but that didn't mean he would waste it carelessly.
Elder Wang, who was in charge today, also walked over. Seeing Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng heading towards the Soul Dueling Arena, he instinctively assumed they were going to fight and reminded them in a lazy tone.
"It's you two little ones again."
"Remember to hold back when you fight."
"Don't damage the Soul Fighting Platform, or you'll have to pay for it at full price, plus compensation for lost work."
Ma Xiaotao smiled sweetly.
"Elder Wang, it's not me fighting Dai Yueheng."
"It's this little one who wants to duel Dai Yueheng."
"Please look out for Dai Yueheng later and don't let this little one hurt him, or the teacher will find trouble with me again."
Elder Wang followed Ma Xiaotao's gaze, finally landing on the figure less than a meter tall, and his expression immediately darkened.
"Nonsense!"
"Where did this little kid come from? Hurry up and take him back!"
"Is the Soul Dueling Arena a place for this little one?"
"Which teacher's child is this? Hurry up and take him back, don't get the child hurt!"
Ma Xiaotao wanted to explain, but Lu Heqiu spoke first, "Senior, it is indeed I who wish to duel with senior Dai Yueheng. Please activate the Soul Fighting Platform."