A Fight? No, a Complete Rout!

"You've got guts!"

Dai Mubai hadn't wanted to get involved, but the academy had taught them that those who were afraid to cause trouble were good-for-nothings. So, after Lin Fan provoked him like this, anger flared in his heart.

Even though they had clearly been the ones to start it!

"Let's get him! The little punk actually dares to look down on us. We'll beat him to a pulp!"

Seeing that Lin Qingfeng had no intention of making a move, Ma Hongjun, Tang San, and Dai Mubai no longer hesitated. They all roared, summoned their Martial Souls, and charged at Lin Fan.

"How can you gang up on him?"

Meng Yiran's eyes widened. She raised a hand and summoned her Serpent Cane, clearly preparing to fight.

"Hahaha, don't worry. Those three bullies who pick on someone smaller than them are no match for me."

Laughing loudly, Lin Fan was just as eager for this battle.

After all, he'd captured so many Spirit Beasts, but had never fought other Soul Masters before. He was curious to see just how strong he was among Soul Masters.

Without the slightest hesitation, three Poké Balls were teleported out of his Soul Tool and landed in Lin Fan's hands.

"What are those?"

"Hmph, don't let him scare you with his tricks. We'll attack together!"

A cold glint flickered in Tang San's eyes. Seeing Lin Fan clutch the Poké Balls and make as if to throw them, he assumed they were Hidden Weapons and couldn't help sneering to himself.

But the next moment, when Lin Fan hurled the Poké Balls, a shocking sight unfolded before them!

"I choose you! Five Spirit Divine Tiger, Scaled Beast, Xuanming Crocodile!"

After absorbing a Soul Ring, Lin Fan had gained the ability to control three thousand-year Spirit Beasts at once, each with a cultivation of around fifteen hundred years!

In an instant, three Spirit Beasts radiating a terrifying aura descended from above. They roared and glared at Tang San and the others.

"Huh?"

"Wait! Where did those Spirit Beasts come from?"

"Why... do I get the feeling those Spirit Beasts are obeying that kid's orders?!"

Dai Mubai and the other two stopped in their tracks and exchanged bewildered looks. Even more astonishing, all three Spirit Beasts had cultivated for over a thousand years.

Dai Mubai had considerable Soul Power and still felt confident he could hold his own, but Tang San and Ma Hongjun both looked grave.

It wasn't just them. Zhao Wuji, Chao Tianxiang, and everyone else were dumbstruck.

After all, people had always fought by summoning their Martial Souls and pitting them against each other. This was the first time they'd ever encountered someone who could control Spirit Beasts in battle!

But while they hesitated, the Spirit Beasts didn't!

At Lin Fan's command, the Scaled Beast instantly charged at Tang San, its scales glinting. The Xuanming Crocodile opened its enormous jaws and rushed at Ma Hongjun.

The Five Spirit Divine Tiger alone didn't charge in. It merely paced forward, its double-pupiled tiger eyes meeting Dai Mubai's eyes, which bore the same strange double-pupil phenomenon.

"You've got some skill."

"But for a little guy who only awakened his Martial Soul recently, I doubt you can control these Spirit Beasts for long."

"Let's see what kind of power your Spirit Beasts can really unleash!"

Dai Mubai let out a long roar. His First Soul Ring flashed, and a white Soul Power barrier appeared beside him. It not only bolstered his defense, but also increased the damage of his subsequent Soul Skills.

The next moment, a milky-white radiance blazed from Dai Mubai's mouth. It was none other than the White Tiger Blazing Light Wave, which he unleashed at the Five Spirit Divine Tiger.

Faced with the attack, golden light shimmered across the Five Spirit Divine Tiger's body. Its form was like a vajra as it charged straight into the White Tiger Blazing Light Wave.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Soul Power battered the Five Spirit Divine Tiger again and again, but the golden light repelled every strike.

Dai Mubai's pupils contracted sharply. He couldn't believe that a thousand-year Spirit Beast could simply ignore his Second Soul Skill!

That Spirit Beast must be extraordinary!

Without a moment's hesitation, Dai Mubai immediately activated his Third Soul Ring—White Tiger Vajra Transformation!

Roar—

The tiger's roar rang out. Dai Mubai's muscles bulged, strange black stripes appeared across his skin, and his claws grew even sharper, making him look like a genuine ferocious tiger.

This time, Dai Mubai didn't use any other Soul Skills. He charged straight at the Five Spirit Divine Tiger and clashed with it head-on.

At the same time, the other two Spirit Beasts had also engaged Tang San and Ma Hongjun.

Tang San was already seething with anger. Now that he had to face a thousand-year Spirit Beast as well, he showed no restraint. Blue Silver Grass appeared, and he tried to bind the Scaled Beast before immediately using his Hidden Weapons.

But the Scaled Beast's defenses were astonishing. Even when bound, it took no damage from the Hidden Weapons. They struck its scales and sent sparks flying, without leaving so much as a mark.

And what about the poison carried by the Blue Silver Grass?

It couldn't even pierce the Scaled Beast's shell. How was it supposed to poison it?

Ma Hongjun was even more frustrated. No matter how often he unleashed his Phoenix Fire Line, it barely fazed the Xuanming Crocodile. What was more, every time they collided, vapor billowed from the crocodile's body, making it impossible for him to see what was happening.

Lin Fan glanced over the battlefield and smiled.

The Five Spirit Divine Tiger couldn't defeat Dai Mubai in a short time, but it was still pressing him hard. There was no need to mention the Scaled Beast and Xuanming Crocodile: they already surpassed their opponents in Soul Power, and Lin Fan had deliberately chosen Spirit Beasts that countered Tang San and Ma Hongjun. They could win at any moment.

Satisfied, Lin Fan decided not to let this farce drag on. His gaze turned cold as he unleashed his First Soul Skill—Mental Shock.

Hum—

Boom!

Mental power was intangible, yet undeniably real. In an instant, Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Ma Hongjun were struck by excruciating headaches and froze in place.

Right after that, the Five Spirit Divine Tiger, Scaled Beast, and Xuanming Crocodile launched their attacks under Lin Fan's control.

Flames appeared on the Five Spirit Divine Tiger's claws. It slammed them into Dai Mubai's chest, sending him flying in an instant.

The Scaled Beast and Xuanming Crocodile attacked as well. Tang San and Ma Hongjun didn't even have time to react before they were sent flying. Blood was already spilling from their mouths as they sailed through the air.

In an instant, the entire battlefield fell silent. Everyone stared at Lin Fan in shock.

"Oh my... I can't even beat one of them, but he... he took on all three and won so easily?"

Meng Yiran gazed at Lin Fan with pure admiration.

Even Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing stared intently at Lin Fan, their eyes shining.

Ning Rongrong in particular was a Little Demoness who admired the strong. She'd already had a poor relationship with Tang San and the others, and seeing someone teach them a lesson made her favorability toward Lin Fan soar.

"Come back."

As soon as he spoke, the Five Spirit Divine Tiger, Scaled Beast, and Xuanming Crocodile turned into beams of light and returned to the Poké Balls in Lin Fan's hands, to everyone's astonishment.

"That's all you've got? And you thought you could bully other people?"

"Tsk, go train for a few more years!"