"Heh!" Qian Yu smiled faintly.
His third Spirit Ring lit up, glowing purple. His Martial Soul changed form once more, becoming the AK47.
Qian Yu opened fire on Xie Yue in a furious barrage.
Of course, Qian Yu controlled where he aimed.
This was only a sparring match, after all. Xie Yue didn't deserve to die.
Bullets wrapped in the terrifying power of Ultimate Ice whistled toward him.
They headed for Xie Yue's limbs.
"Bzzzzzz."
Xie Yue was still in midair when Qian Yu shot him until he was chilled to the bone.
"Brother!" Seeing Xie Yue in such a wretched state, Hu Liena could no longer concern herself with the decorum expected of Spirit Hall's saintess.
She transformed into a Demon Fox and rushed toward Xie Yue.
The moment the two made contact,
the siblings' Soul Power merged, forming a silver-red silhouette that was half-human, half-fox, and half-blade. It unleashed Ultimate Charm and suppressed its opponents' Soul Power. Anyone whose mental strength was weaker than theirs would be left stupefied, and their Soul Power would be suppressed by 30%. Within the domain, Xie Yue's Moon Blade strikes would also inflict a Charm-induced tearing effect, making it the nightmare of Soul Masters at the same level.
"Nana, help me." Xie Yue truly was worthy of being part of Spirit Hall's Golden Generation. Despite his grievous injuries, he still pulled Hu Liena along to unleash the Martial Soul Fusion Skill unique to the two siblings—Demonic Charm.
The terrifying mental strength of the siblings surged toward Qian Yu.
But Xie Yue could no longer withstand the Soul Power drain of the Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena separated.
Hu Liena caught Xie Yue in her arms.
Xie Yue gave Qian Yu an evil smile. "Qian Yu, you brought this on yourself." With that, he fainted.
"Xie Yue! Saintess!"
Seeing Xie Yue faint, Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately moved in front of him and Hu Liena and began examining Xie Yue.
Fortunately, Xie Yue had only exhausted his Soul Power. Qian Yu had cleverly avoided his vital points, which put Chrysanthemum Douluo somewhat at ease.
As for Qian Yu being attacked by Xie Yue and Hu Liena's Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Chrysanthemum Douluo thought he had it coming.
Over with Sword Douluo,
Xie Yue and Hu Liena's Martial Soul Fusion Skill had only lasted an instant. Sword Douluo hadn't even had time to react before they unleashed it directly at Qian Yu.
Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Lingling, and the others had also seen the terrifying Martial Soul Fusion Skill Xie Yue unleashed.
They all cried out to Qian Yu in alarm. "Qian Yu, watch out!"
Qian Yu was now under attack from Xie Yue's Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
Xie Yue and Hu Liena's mental strength clearly surpassed Qian Yu's, but strangely, Qian Yu wasn't disoriented for long.
The Divine Eye called him to his senses. "Kid, wake up."
Qian Yu was at a loss. His head was spinning, and then the Divine Eye pulled him into the Sea of Consciousness. "What's happening to me?"
"Qian Yu, that was a Martial Soul Fusion Skill containing a mental attack. You got hit."
"A Martial Soul Fusion Skill?" Qian Yu was vexed. How had he forgotten about that?
"Divine Eye, thank you. You've saved me again." Qian Yu thanked the Divine Eye respectfully.
"Ah, Qian Yu, I told you not to be so polite." The Divine Eye seemed to have developed more emotions.
With that, it forced Qian Yu's consciousness out of the Sea of Consciousness.
Back in the real world, Qian Yu came to his senses at once. Every one of Xie Yue and Hu Liena's attacks carried a mental assault.
But the Divine Eye had already warned him.
With just a few moves, he used the 98K's Sky Full of Dancing Bullets to deftly dodge all of Xie Yue's attacks.
"Impossible!" Seeing Qian Yu land without a scratch, Hu Liena was the one left in disbelief.
Their Martial Soul Fusion Skill was the siblings' ultimate move.
They had even relied on it to fight opponents a whole level above them, including 60th-level Soul Emperors.
Yet today, Qian Yu, a Soul Ancestor not even at level 50, had emerged without a scratch.
How could that not shock Hu Liena?
Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were just as shocked.
The two Douluos exchanged another glance, each seeing murderous intent in the other's eyes. "No. This kid has to be eliminated. Otherwise, in just a few years, he'll become a major threat to Spirit Hall."
Seeing Qian Yu safe and sound, Sword Douluo finally relaxed.
Ning Rongrong and the others felt the same. They hurried over to check Qian Yu for injuries.
"Brother Qian Yu, are you all right?"
"Qian Yu, are you all right?"
The girls all chattered at once, leaving Qian Yu helpless.
Qian Yu could only ask Hu Liena and the others, "We won the match, so this Spirit Beast is ours, right?"
His tone was calm, without the slightest trace of condescension.
That only made Yan angrier.
"Kid, you only beat Xie Yue. If you've got the guts, fight me!" Yan was obviously unhappy that Qian Yu had beaten Xie Yue. He glared at Qian Yu and shouted angrily.
Hu Liena stopped him. "Yan, haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?"
Hu Liena lifted her eyes slightly, her gaze settling on Qian Yu, who stood tall in the distance. There wasn't a trace of hostility left in her eyes, only undisguised admiration and a hint of testing intent. The tension had vanished from her voice, replaced by a soft, lilting tone, yet there was an unmistakable allure in it as her words reached Qian Yu's ears. "Qian Yu, I admit that you're powerful."
As she said "powerful," she put deliberate emphasis on the word. A genuine note of praise flashed in her eyes. Qian Yu's strength in that match had far exceeded her expectations. His unruffled bearing and his effortless control over his Soul Power had made her wary—and stirred a fierce desire to recruit him.
She leaned forward slightly, her skirt swaying as a faint pink glow of Soul Power shimmered around her. It made her seem all the more holy and captivating, at odds with the title "Demon Fox" given to her by Spirit Hall. At that moment, she seemed more like an envoy bearing the glory of Spirit Hall.
"I wonder if you'd be interested in joining Spirit Hall?" Her voice was gentle, yet sincere. Her eyes gleamed with anticipation, and her tone held just the right hint of enticement.
"Spirit Hall has the finest cultivation resources, the strongest support, and countless powerful people who share your ideals. With your talent, you'd surely reach even greater heights if you joined us. You might even touch the pinnacle of a Soul Master's path and become someone revered by thousands."
When she finished speaking, she gazed quietly at Qian Yu. Her expression remained holy, though a hint of demonic allure slipped through, and the air around her brimmed with a tension that was both sacred and suggestive. It was as though she were waiting for an answer that could change both their fates.
Qian Yu remained where he was, his expression unchanged. Only a faint ripple passed through his deep eyes, and a playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Sorry, we've already joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy. We're not interested in joining Spirit Hall for now."
Watching Hu Liena flirt with Qian Yu, the girls were all consumed by jealousy.
Ning Rongrong immediately stepped forward and turned Hu Liena down on Qian Yu's behalf. Qian Yu merely nodded slightly, agreeing with her.
Hu Liena wasn't annoyed. "Oh, how interesting. Then I look forward to seeing you again at the All-Continent Spirit Master Competition." After speaking, Hu Liena left with Yan, while Chrysanthemum Douluo carried Xie Yue and Ghost Douluo followed with the others.
As she left, Hu Liena glanced back at Qian Yu. "Qian Yu, I'll remember you. You'd better come to the All-Continent Spirit Master Competition."
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