Compared with the shock of Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the greatest Support Martial Soul on the continent, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing's strength was also astonishing, but it didn't shake people quite as deeply.
After the introductions of the beautiful girls, everyone's eyes unconsciously turned to Qian Yu.
Qian Yu calmly said, "Qian Yu, 15 years old, level 40. Martial Soul: Desert Eagle. Power Attack System Battle Soul Ancestor."
After spending the past few days reporting his Martial Soul information over and over, Qian Yu had lost count of how many times he'd done it. Once again, he cursed this stupid rule in his mind.
"What? A level 40 Battle Soul Ancestor at 15? If you're going to talk big, at least get your story straight."
The Shi Mo brothers expressed their disbelief in unison. Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan, on the other hand, clenched their fists, brimming with fighting spirit.
Compared to the two captains, Ye Lingling was much calmer. Seeing Qian Yu's heroic, exceptionally handsome face, she couldn't help feeling her heart pound.
Qian Yu noticed Ye Lingling's friendly gaze and gave her a faint smile.
That smile was a little too much for the others. Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong all turned green with jealousy.
Ye Lingling, meanwhile, was completely captivated.
Just like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ye Lingling was a Support Soul Master, and she also carried a mission whenever she went out: to find a suitable Battle Soul Master to serve as the sect's guardian.
Qian Yu seemed to fit Ye Lingling's target perfectly, and she couldn't help taking another few glances at him.
"All right, Tianheng. These people will be joining our Heaven Dou Royal Second Team from now on, to prepare for the All-Continent Spirit Master Competition three years from now." As soon as he finished speaking,
the Heaven Dou Royal Second Team members erupted.
"Why? Just because they're talented?" The Shi Mo brothers fired back again.
Qin Ming deliberately put on a troubled expression. "There's nothing I can do about it. It was the unanimous decision of the Three Education Committee Members."
"Teacher Qin, our Heaven Dou Royal Second Team was created to stand apart from the Heaven Dou Royal First Team. We don't care about status, only ability. How can you expect anyone to accept new members being forced onto the team?" Osler also stepped forward, protesting indignantly.
"What's that supposed to mean? You say you only care about ability. Are you saying you're stronger than us?" Ning Rongrong was the first to catch on and immediately shot back at Osler.
"Why wouldn't I be? If you don't believe me, let's fight." Osler didn't back down in the slightest.
"Fine by me." Ning Rongrong was just as insistent.
Qin Ming was secretly delighted, but kept his voice stern as he said, "Since the old and new team members don't recognize each other's strength and have requested a match, we'll settle it with a fight. But there's too large a gap between the two sides, so I suggest a one-on-one match."
"Yu Tianheng, as captain, you'll represent the team," Qin Ming said, pretending to be impartial. In truth, he wanted to rope the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan into this, so they could counter Ning Rongrong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Qian Yu, you're the strongest among them. You'll represent your side."
"Fine." Yu Tianheng had been itching for a fight, and even Dugu Yan looked eager to watch the show.
The other Heaven Dou Second Team members felt the same way.
Everyone knew the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon was one of the greatest Beast Martial Souls in the world. A mere few levels of Soul Power couldn't make up for the difference.
"Fine." Before he knew it, Qian Yu had become the central figure for all four of them.
At that moment, the three girls all looked at Qian Yu, their eyes full of encouragement.
So Qian Yu stepped forward.
"Take your positions. The match begins."
The two sides stood about fifty meters apart.
Yu Tianheng was the first to summon his Martial Soul—the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
Qian Yu merely thought about it, and the Desert Eagle appeared in his hand.
Seeing that Qian Yu's Martial Soul looked so ordinary, the Heaven Dou Second Team members looked down on him even more.
"First Spirit Skill: Thunder Dragon Claw." Lightning gathered in Yu Tianheng's right hand, scales covered his arm, and he charged toward Qian Yu.
Qian Yu only smiled faintly.
Spirit Detection watched every angle without a blind spot.
Yu Tianheng swung his claw, but Qian Yu had already nimbly dodged it.
Qian Yu fired two casual shots with the Desert Eagle.
Yu Tianheng raised his arm to block. The impact stung a little, but left no marks.
Yu Tianheng couldn't help sneering. "Kid, your attacks are decent, but they still can't get through my defense."
"Go, Captain!" The Heaven Dou Second Team members cheered Yu Tianheng on excitedly.
Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing were so tense their hearts raced.
"Watch out. Second Spirit Skill: Thunderbolt!"
Yu Tianheng had noticed how nimble Qian Yu's footwork was—just like an agility-type Soul Master's. So he unleashed an area attack to seal off every route of escape.
Qian Yu remained just as unruffled.
"Second Spirit Skill—Sky Full of Dancing Bullets." The Desert Eagle transformed into a 98K. Qian Yu fired a bullet that exploded with a blast of air, propelling him aside to dodge.
"Holy crap, you can use a Martial Soul like that?" The Shi Mo brothers were completely dumbfounded now.
Yu Tianheng gritted his teeth. "Kid, if you've got the guts, fight me head-on! You can't beat me by running away."
Seeing that his attacks weren't working, Yu Tianheng switched to a verbal attack.
He had to be said to have learned a thing or two from Yu Xiaogang. He had one verbal jab after another.
Yu Tianheng then unleashed his Third Spirit Skill—Dragon's Fury. His purple Spirit Ring lit up, and lightning surged through his body as his speed skyrocketed. He seemed determined to settle things with Qian Yu once and for all.
But Qian Yu wasn't going to do nothing but dodge. "As you wish."
His 98K sped up with the Second Spirit Skill, and his third Spirit Ring lit up. "Third Spirit Skill—Metal Storm!"
The black muzzle pointed at Yu Tianheng and unleashed a furious hail of fire. The armor-piercing rounds poured down on him.
Yu Tianheng cried out in pain and immediately raised his hands to shield his vital areas,
but the bullets kept tearing into both of Yu Tianheng's hands.
"Tianheng!" Seeing the situation turn bad, Qin Ming rushed forward, released his Martial Soul, the Blazing Gray Wolf, and shielded Yu Tianheng from the remaining attacks.
"Captain!"
"Yu Tianheng!"
The Heaven Dou Second Team members and Dugu Yan stared at the outcome in disbelief. They couldn't understand how Yu Tianheng, who had been winning at first, had suddenly been swept aside.
"The match goes to Qian Yu." Not wanting the two sides to come to blows, Qin Ming immediately declared Qian Yu the winner.
"Teacher, I haven't lost." Yu Tianheng still wanted to fight, but Qin Ming sharply stopped him. "Tianheng, a man has to know how to accept defeat."
Yu Tianheng was furious, but when he saw the black muzzle pointed at him, he obediently shut his mouth and backed down.
The Heaven Dou Second Team members all looked utterly dejected.
"Qian Yu, do you dare to make a wager with me?" Just as Qin Ming was about to call an end to the match, Dugu Yan stepped forward and challenged Qian Yu.
Qian Yu frowned slightly. But then he thought of Dugu Yan's grandfather, Dugu Bo, and the treasure trove that was the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well,
and couldn't help growing interested in Dugu Yan.
"Dugu Yan!" Qin Ming pretended to try to stop her, though inwardly he couldn't have been happier to see Dugu Yan clash with Qian Yu. That way, Dugu Bo, the Titled Douluo behind her, would come after Qian Yu.
"Fine. As you wish." Qian Yu smiled and stepped forward.
Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu looked indignant. "Shameless! One person couldn't beat him, so now you're taking turns?"
Qin Ming was a little surprised by Qian Yu's decision, but secretly delighted. Hmph, kid, no matter whether you win or lose, you're in trouble. If you win, you'll offend the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Titled Douluo behind Dugu Yan. If you lose, you'll have no authority left in this little group.
"At least you're a man." Dugu Yan ignored Xiao Wu and the others' scorn and stepped into the arena.
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