The Youngest Silver Soul Badge!

Facing the Soul King's provocation, Jiang Liang merely raised his right hand with a calm expression.

"Just... so-so!"

With that, he flicked his right hand.

In an instant, an extreme chill completely froze the arena floor.

Even the poisonous mist drifting through the air was instantly frozen into fine ice crystals, which rustled down onto the ground.

Immediately afterward, three Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings rose beneath his feet at the same time.

This was the first time since entering the Great Soul Arena that he had activated the power of his Martial Soul and Soul Rings.

The moment the audience saw those three Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings, the entire venue fell silent.

Everyone froze where they stood.

"Ten... Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings! Cold Sword Immortal has Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings too!"

"It's not just one Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring—his first Soul Ring is ten thousand years old!"

"It's over, it's over! I just bet on Poison Scorpion to win. I'm going to lose badly again!"

Cries of shock and wails of despair mingled together as the entire Great Soul Arena erupted into an uproar.

The Soul King's pupils shrank sharply.

"This... this is impossible! You're only a Soul Elder. How could you possibly..."

"Whether they're Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings or not, won't you find out soon enough?"

Jiang Liang smiled mysteriously. "Third Soul Skill, Swift Blade Piercing Clouds!"

Whoosh—!

Time seemed to pause for half a breath.

A flash of deep-blue sword light streaked past.

Before the Soul King could even catch sight of him, the purplish-black carapace covering his body shattered apart.

Then he was sent flying backward and crashed heavily beyond the arena.

One sword.

Another single sword!

Before the battle began, everyone had assumed it would be an intense fight.

Yet Jiang Liang had used only one sword again!

That was a Soul King!

And a level fifty-three Soul King at that!

He had actually lost just like that?

Jiang Liang remained as composed as ever. After flicking his longsword once, he turned and stepped down from the arena.

When he returned to the entrance passage, his gaze swept across the other Soul Masters waiting to enter.

Those Soul Masters immediately trembled and hurriedly looked away.

Not a single one dared meet his eyes.

That was the intimidation brought by strength.

Jiang Liang raised an eyebrow, then passed through the crowd and left.

After arriving at the registration hall, he quickly found Yue Guan and immediately walked over.

"Uncle, I'm done fighting."

"Soul Kings aren't as impressive as you said. Didn't I still beat one with a single sword?"

Yue Guan helplessly patted his shoulder.

"You little brat really are impressive. Looks like I underestimated you."

"To defeat even a level fifty-three Soul King... even His Holiness the Pope couldn't have managed that back then."

Hearing this, a proud smile immediately appeared on Jiang Liang's face.

"Of course. I told you, with the swordsmanship my master taught me, even Soul Kings aren't a match for me."

Seeing how smug he looked, Yue Guan was so exasperated that he laughed.

He said, "Don't get too full of yourself, brat. That Soul King wasn't familiar with your Soul Skills, so you managed to catch him off guard."

"If he had used his fifth Soul Skill in time, it's hard to say who would have won."

Jiang Liang merely clicked his tongue in disdain.

That Soul King had a fifth Soul Skill, but Jiang Liang still had two strands of Sword Qi he had not released.

If he unleashed that Sword Qi...

Forget Soul Kings—even if a Title Douluo came, it would be useless.

Yue Guan helplessly shook his head, then turned toward the crowded counter nearby.

"So? Do you want to keep going?"

"If I remember right, there's only one month left before your academy starts, isn't there?"

Only then did Jiang Liang realize that they had already been in Heaven Dou City for more than a month.

Ah, time really flew by.

He stroked his chin and thought for a moment. "Let's stay a few more days. I should only need another seven or eight matches to upgrade my badge to Silver Soul Badge."

Yue Guan nodded slightly.

"Alright, then shall I register you now?"

"No rush. Let me recover my Sword Qi first."

As Jiang Liang spoke, he sat down cross-legged on the spot.

Yue Guan said nothing beside him and quietly guarded him. Once he had fully recovered his Sword Qi, Yue Guan registered him for another Soul Duel.

This time, his opponent was not a Soul King, but another level forty-seven Soul Ancestor.

That Soul Ancestor knew how formidable Jiang Liang was, so he used his fourth Soul Skill right from the start.

He had thought it would force Jiang Liang to use a second sword.

"First Soul Skill, Blade of Ice!"

Whoosh—!

The sword light flashed!

The Soul Ancestor fell stiffly onto the arena, without even room to resist.

Amid thunderous cheers, Jiang Liang twirled his sword as he walked down from the arena.

For the next five days.

Jiang Liang lived up to expectations, winning battle after battle.

Even when facing Soul Kings twenty levels above him.

Even when they used their fifth Soul Skills, he remained utterly fearless.

All three Soul Rings activated at once.

Then he swung his sword, and victory was decided!

The entire audience went wild.

They could not wait to see who would break the record of "making Jiang Liang use a second sword."

On the sixth day.

Jiang Liang once again defeated a level fifty-one Soul King with a single sword.

After defeating this opponent, his Bronze Soul Badge was finally upgraded to a Silver Soul Badge.

The moment he received the new badge at the counter, Jiang Liang was beside himself with excitement.

"Fairy Sister, I got a Silver Soul Badge!"

The Soul Masters waiting in line nearby all cast reverent and envious looks his way.

A Silver Soul Badge!

A badge that represented considerable strength and honor.

Possessing this badge was equivalent to qualifying for the mainstream competitive circle.

If one caught the empire's eye, one might even become a noble in one stroke.

Countless Soul Masters struggled in the Great Soul Arena for years, even more than a decade, without ever reaching the threshold of a Silver Soul Badge.

Yet when they saw a seven- or eight-year-old child obtain this badge, they were not the least bit envious.

Because they had all witnessed Jiang Liang's strength with their own eyes.

At the same time, Sword Mother's gentle voice reached his ears.

She said softly, "This past month must have exhausted you, right?"

Jiang Liang laughed heartily. "It was a little tiring, but I feel like I gained a lot, especially in my understanding of the Sword Dao."

Sword Mother gave a soft hum before continuing, "You can come to places like this often in the future. Only by experiencing more life-and-death battles can you make your sword sharper."

"Alright, I understand." Jiang Liang agreed with a smile, then turned and walked toward Yue Guan.

Yue Guan looked at the Silver Soul Badge in his hand and nodded in satisfaction.

"Congratulations, brat. You've become the fastest person in Great Soul Arena history to earn a Silver Soul Badge, and also the youngest."

"Even His Holiness the Pope took three or four months to rise from an Iron Soul to a Silver Soul Badge back then."

This past month had truly been the most shocking month of his life.

Before this, he had not felt that this little brat was all that impressive.

But once they fought, he realized just how unbelievable the brat truly was.

He had fought continuously in the Great Soul Arena for more than a month without suffering a single defeat.

What kind of concept was that?

His Holiness the Pope had been a genius among geniuses back then as well.

But His Holiness had still lost several matches.

Yet the more Yue Guan witnessed Jiang Liang's strength, the happier he became.

Spirit Hall could finally be said to have a worthy successor!

Thinking of this, he patted Jiang Liang on the shoulder.

"Jiang Liang, Spirit Hall will depend on you in the future."

Jiang Liang grinned and patted his chest. "Don't worry. Whoever becomes Spirit Hall's enemy, I'll beat them up!"

"Haha, hearing you say that puts me at ease."

Yue Guan laughed loudly, then waved his hand.

"Come on. I'm in a good mood today, so I'll take you to eat something delicious!"

"After we eat, we'll return to Nuoding City."

"Alright!"

Jiang Liang stretched his stiff limbs and followed Yue Guan out of the Great Soul Arena.

He was finally going home.

It was just a pity that he had not gotten to see Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling on this trip.

He had heard that the two of them were currently training in Sunset Forest with Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Ah, forget it. He would see them next time he came.