Arrogant Yu Tianheng

Heaven Dou Royal Academy is the Heavenly Dou Empire's premier soul master institution, boasting top-tier faculty and cultivation environments.

Yu Tianheng, leading the Imperial Fighting Team members, walked towards Qin Ming's residence, chatting and laughing.

Along the way, they overheard discussions about "Ling Tian," with people saying, "Ling Tian is a top genius comparable to Yu Tianheng."

This piqued Yu Tianheng and the others' interest. After some inquiries, they were surprised to discover a young genius had appeared in the Soul Arena, seemingly out of nowhere, reportedly under the age of eighteen.

Upon learning of Ling Tian's record, Yu Tianheng's expression turned serious, yet his eyes glinted with fighting spirit and excitement, showing an eagerness to test his skills.

Beside him, Dugu Yan's beautiful eyes flickered as she looked at Yu Tianheng with a half-smile.

"Tianheng, your title as the number one genius in Heaven Dou City is probably not going to last."

The other team members also chimed in, teasing their captain.

"Hmph!" Yu Tianheng snorted, tilting his chin up haughtily.

"A genius who can surpass me hasn't been born yet! I'll go meet this so-called Ling Tian tomorrow and see if he has real substance or is just all talk!"

"Heh heh, I'm afraid you won't be his opponent and will instead become his stepping stone to fame," Dugu Yan chuckled coquettishly.

"You think too highly of him!" Yu Tianheng scoffed.

"Just you watch, I'll crush that Ling Tian right in front of you, making the fame he worked so hard to gain just another halo for me!"

[To advance to Sword Dao Seven Stages, one must comprehend Sword Heart]

Qin Yuan, who was currently dueling an opponent in the Great Soul Arena, suddenly saw a line of information appear before his eyes. His eyes lit up with joy; the experience points for Sword Dao Six Stages were finally full.

He stopped holding back and, amidst the excited cheers of everyone present, used his Self-Created Soul Skill to defeat his opponent in one move, securing victory.

To comprehend Sword Heart, the Soul Arena alone wasn't enough. He needed to understand the sword, and that required battling top swordsmen.

Therefore, after defeating his opponent, he prepared to leave the Soul Arena. He wouldn't return until he comprehended Sword Heart, unless the arena presented a top-tier swordsman.

But just as he was about to leave, a voice, neither warm nor cold but laced with provocation, came from the spectator stands.

"Ling Tian, do you dare to fight me?"

Qin Yuan's steps faltered. He turned to look and saw a handsome, slender young man sitting in the first row of the west stands, arms crossed, gazing at him with a half-smile and a challenging glint in his eyes.

Hearing someone dare to challenge Ling Tian, the audience instinctively looked over, their eyes widening in surprise.

"It's Yu Tianheng!"

Excited shouts erupted from the audience.

"Yu Tianheng really came! I knew he and Ling Tian would have a match!"

"Who do you think is stronger between them?"

"Pfft, does that even need asking? Of course, Yu Tianheng is stronger! How long has Yu Tianheng been famous?"

"Nonsense! I think Ling Tian is stronger! No one has managed to force out his true strength yet."

"Hmph, you'll know soon enough."

"..."

In the VIP room on the second floor of the Soul Arena, Song Qingshuang's beautiful eyes brightened, and she smiled, pursing her lips.

"I came here specifically for Ling Tian's reputation, but I didn't expect to witness a battle between Senior Yu Tianheng and Ling Tian. What a pleasant surprise."

She then sighed, "However, that Ling Tian is truly terrifying. He's not much older than me, yet his strength is as unfathomable as an abyss, just like Senior Yu Tianheng.

I wonder which family produced such a prodigy. With this kind of talent, I'm afraid even I can't compare."

"Well, let's see who's more formidable, Senior Yu Tianheng or you, Ling Tian!"

Song Qingshuang looked down with anticipation in her beautiful eyes.

Retracting his gaze, Qin Yuan shook his head.

"Sorry, I don't have time."

Now that his Sword Dao Six Stages experience was full, fighting further before comprehending Sword Heart was meaningless. He wouldn't waste his time on such a contest of pride.

He turned to leave, but at that moment, Yu Tianheng's scoffing voice came from behind him.

"Are you scared?"

Qin Yuan ignored him and continued towards the exit.

"Heh, looks like a coward. What a disappointment," Yu Tianheng sneered dismissively.

"Tianheng!" At this moment, Qin Ming, standing beside Yu Tianheng, frowned and reprimanded him. As a teacher, how could he tolerate his student being so rude?

"I'm just stating the facts," Yu Tianheng replied.

Seeing that they wouldn't get to witness a good show, Dugu Yan and the others looked disappointed. The audience also sighed.

"What did you just say?"

Just then, Qin Yuan, who had stopped, turned around, his eyes narrowed as he stared at Yu Tianheng, whose lips curled into a mocking smile.

"I say you're a coward," Yu Tianheng retorted, meeting Qin Yuan's gaze with a half-smile.

The atmosphere instantly became tense.

Everyone in the audience, including Dugu Yan and the others, as well as Song Qingshuang in the VIP room on the second floor, held their breath, watching the two with expectant eyes.

"Heh."

Amidst the silent, tense atmosphere, Qin Yuan let out a soft chuckle. Without a word, he tapped the ground with his toes, leaped onto the stage, and looked down at Yu Tianheng:

"Come up, I'm in a hurry."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes suddenly flashed with a terrifying glint.

This battle had finally arrived!

"Heh heh, you've got some guts after all," Yu Tianheng said with a faint smile, leaping up and jumping directly from the audience seats onto the stage, standing opposite Qin Yuan.

Watching this scene, Qin Ming sighed inwardly, but his eyes couldn't help but show anticipation. After all, battles between top geniuses were rare.

Only the Soul Master Competition two years later would be a true spectacle.

Song Qingshuang, Dugu Yan, and the others focused their attention, staring intently at the two on the stage, their eyes filled with intense anticipation.

Who among them was stronger!

"Referee, announce the start of the match," Yu Tianheng said impatiently, looking up at the announcer in the sky.

He couldn't wait to show off his prowess and heroic spirit in front of Dugu Yan and Teacher Qin Ming.

The announcer immediately shouted with a broken voice:

"I announce, the match... begins!!"

"Martial Soul Possession!" Yu Tianheng immediately went all out, wanting to end the fight cleanly and decisively.

Seeing Yu Tianheng, who was surrounded by three soul rings, dive towards him, Qin Yuan drew the cracked longsword from his back and casually threw it at Yu Tianheng.

"You dare let your martial soul leave your body to face me? Heh, you're seeking death!" Yu Tianheng sneered disdainfully, then directly extended his right hand, which was wrapped in purple lightning, to grab the longsword.

Crack!!

The longsword shattered into several pieces under the immense force.

"Hiss!!"

Everyone who had always believed Qin Yuan's martial soul was a sword gasped in shock.

Yu Tianheng had actually crushed Ling Tian's martial soul! Was the gap between them this large?

As expected, Yu Tianheng lived up to his reputation as Heaven Dou City's number one genius, who had been famous for many years!

Below the stage, Song Qingshuang, Dugu Yan, and Qin Ming looked disappointed. They had expected an evenly matched fierce battle.

But they never imagined it would be a one-sided crushing, how boring!

"Hahaha, my martial soul is shattered, how can you still fight me!"

Yu Tianheng charged forward with a mocking laugh, his eyes full of disdain and amusement.