White Tiger Wins

"Introduce yourselves."

The referee's voice carried across the arena, clearly reaching the ears of the two people standing on opposite sides of the field.

"Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai."

"Thunder Academy, Yu Tianxin."

After confirming that both sides were ready, the referee loudly announced, "Begin!"

The two of them shot forward like arrows.

As they rapidly closed in on each other, they released their Martial Souls at almost the exact same time.

The character for "king" appeared on Dai Mubai's forehead, while his palms grew broader and blade-like tiger claws sprang from between his fingers.

Meanwhile, starting from Yu Tianxin's arms, a layer of blue-purple diamond-shaped scales gradually covered his skin. The scales spread all the way to part of his right cheek before stopping.

Similarly, two yellow and two purple Soul Rings rose from beneath each of their feet, circling around their bodies.

One radiated domineering, fierce golden light, while the other erupted with terrifying blue-purple lightning.

Then, the two collided.

Golden light and electric arcs exploded from where their fists and palms met, scattering in every direction.

But they separated the instant they made contact.

After both Dai Mubai and Yu Tianxin retreated several steps, they charged at each other again in the next moment.

This time, however, neither of them hesitated to use Soul Skills.

Evil-Eyed White Tiger first soul skill, White Tiger Body Protection Barrier!

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon first soul skill, Thunder Dragon Claw!

The phantom dragon claw formed from lightning viciously struck the golden defensive barrier, sending ripples across its surface.

Yet the barrier held. Dai Mubai seized that brief opening, his tiger palm carrying a fierce gust of wind as it slammed toward Yu Tianxin's chest.

Yu Tianxin's expression did not change. He immediately activated his third soul skill, Thunderous Fury.

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