Early in the morning, Lin Fan and Bibi Dong finished breakfast and attended their theory class. Then they headed for the Soul Fighting Arena.
"Senior Brother, today's practical class is a little different. Since it's the last day of the month, the rules at the Soul Fighting Arena have changed."
Bibi Dong smiled as she held Lin Fan's hand.
"Oh? Tell me about it." Lin Fan smiled and asked casually.
"Since it's the last day, the Soul Fighting Arena will open its largest dueling platform. Students from grades three through six will all come to watch."
"Anyone can challenge anyone. Students in the lower grades can challenge those in the higher grades, and students in the higher grades can challenge those in the lower grades."
"But if a senior student challenges a junior, the junior has to agree. And they can even choose to fight two opponents at once..."
Bibi Dong explained as they walked, never tiring of it. She was afraid Lin Fan might not know the rules and would casually accept someone's challenge.
After hearing her out, Lin Fan's smile grew brighter. More people meant more emotional points!
Although the largest arena could host five fights at the same time, that was already enough for Lin Fan.
He was sure his unique abilities would draw plenty of attention!
When the two walked side by side into Martial Soul Academy's largest main Soul Fighting Arena, the place was already bustling with noise. Every seat in the three tiers of stands was filled.
With nearly a thousand people inside, Lin Fan couldn't imagine how many emotional points he'd earn over the course of the day.
Students from grades three through six and the practical instructors leading them had all gathered there. The din of chatter and discussion rang so loudly that it made their eardrums tremble.
The enormous platform in the center, a hundred meters long and wide, stood out at a glance. Soul Power barriers shimmered with a pale golden light around it, and five combat zones had been set up side by side, enough to host several Soul Fighting matches at once.
Many students were already itching for a fight, their eyes blazing as they stared at the platform. They all wanted to seize this chance to test themselves against the others.
"Look! It's Bibi Dong! And that Senior Brother of hers, Lin Fan!"
"Isn't she the one who beat Chen Pi with one move yesterday and has a Thousand-Year Soul Ring as her first Soul Ring? Is the guy beside her the senior who's never shown what he can do?"
"I heard someone saw Lin Fan use his Soul Skill outside the dorm last night. It looked really powerful, but who knows if that's true!"
The moment they entered, countless eyes turned their way, and comments rose all around them.
Bibi Dong's Death Spider Emperor and Thousand-Year Soul Ring, revealed the previous day, had already made her the center of attention. Lin Fan, standing beside her, drew plenty of curious and probing looks as well. All sorts of emotions settled on the two of them.
Lin Fan remained composed, but inside, he was delighted. With this many people watching, showing off his strength on the platform would earn him far more emotional points than ever before. That mattered much more to him than simply winning a Soul Fighting match.
He'd already gained who knew how many emotional points just from this moment alone.
A satisfied smile spread across Lin Fan's face as Bibi Dong led him to the seats for Class One, Grade Four.
The practical instructor leading Class One, Grade Four, was a Soul Ancestor with Soul Power at level forty-five. His Martial Soul was a Light Round Shield.
After greeting the instructor, Lin Fan sat beside Bibi Dong in the stands.
Bibi Dong clutched Lin Fan's hand tightly, her little face full of concern. She leaned close to his ear and whispered a warning.
"Senior Brother, if a senior student provokes you later, don't accept too quickly. Their Soul Power is usually around level twenty, and many of them are Soul Grandmasters. They're much stronger than us."
Seeing the worry on his junior sister's face, Lin Fan smiled and nodded. "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing."
Just then, an arrogant voice came from ahead. Three students with six streaks of light carved across their chests walked over. Their uniforms made it clear that they were in grade six.
The young man leading them had Soul Power at level twenty-seven. The other two were around levels eighteen or nineteen. They looked at Lin Fan and Bibi Dong with undisguised scorn.
"You're Lin Fan, Bibi Dong's senior, right? I heard you're even better than her in practical class. Got the guts to take me on?"
The young man spoke with swagger, his eyes brimming with fighting spirit.
The students nearby immediately crowded around, excited to watch the show. It was rare for a junior to challenge a senior; a senior picking a fight with a junior was an even rarer spectacle.
Bibi Dong immediately stepped in front of Lin Fan, her brows knitting as she glared at Lu Feng.
"Don't push it! My Senior Brother is only level thirteen. You're a level-twenty-seven Soul Master in grade six. Don't you feel ashamed challenging him?"
"Junior students are allowed to refuse a fight, so I'm following the rules."
Lu Feng scoffed, his gaze still fixed on Lin Fan. "What, you don't dare accept? Looks like the senior of His Highness the Holy Son's disciple isn't much to speak of."
Lin Fan gently pulled Bibi Dong aside and stepped forward to meet Lu Feng's gaze. A faint smile tugged at his lips, and his voice carried clearly through the crowd.
"Challenge accepted."
"Senior Brother!" Bibi Dong tugged anxiously at his sleeve, baffled.
Lin Fan patted the back of her hand, reassuring her.
He was confident he could win this fight, but there was also a good chance he might lose.
As long as he could find a chance to cast a spell, his odds of winning would be high!
Lu Feng froze, clearly not expecting Lin Fan to accept. Then he burst out laughing. "Good! You've got guts! See you on the platform!"
The crowd erupted at once, all eyes turning their way. This cross-grade Soul Fighting match between a fourth-year and a sixth-year student immediately became the most anticipated showdown in the arena.
On the platform
"The match begins!"
As soon as the referee's voice fell, Lu Feng unleashed his Soul Power without holding back. Two Soul Rings, one yellow and one purple, shot up around him. He was a Soul Grandmaster!
"Gale Wind Eagle, Possession!"
With a sharp shout, a pair of blue-red wings spread from his back, and a fierce gale swept across the platform.
"Lu Feng, Martial Soul: Gale Wind Eagle, level-twenty-seven Battle Soul Master!"
"Lin Fan, Martial Soul: Thunder Element, level-thirteen Tool Soul Master."
Lin Fan gave his introduction as well. The next moment, a pale purple Soul Ring appeared around him.
"First Soul Skill—Golden Thunder Transformation!"
It could increase the penetrating power of lightning, and all Soul Skills used afterward would be enhanced by thirty-three percent in every aspect.
Lin Fan struck first. Seven Star Seeds had already appeared in his hand, rapidly linking together in an orderly fashion.
When the students and instructors saw that Lin Fan's first Soul Ring was also a purple Thousand-Year Soul Ring, they all stared in disbelief.
Lu Feng froze for a moment, then quickly realized what it meant.
He had no intention of giving Lin Fan a chance. The previous night, rumors had spread that Lin Fan had unleashed a terrifying lightning Soul Skill.
There was no doubt that Lin Fan was only a one-ring Soul Master. That meant his strange movements now were the prelude to unleashing that terrifying lightning Soul Skill!
The next moment, a yellow Hundred-Year Soul Ring lit up around Lu Feng.
In just one second, his First Soul Skill had finished forming!
"First Soul Skill, Wind Blade Slash!"
Lu Feng beat his wings violently. Two sharp green wind blades, wrapped in fierce gusts, shot straight toward Lin Fan.
The blades split the air with a piercing whistle, their speed reaching the extreme!
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