Battle Against Xiao Yuan

After replenishing his state, Lin Fan's soul power was fully restored, and the injuries on his body were as good as new.

The second match: Lin Fan versus Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan was the first to step into the arena, his tall and straight figure accentuated by his tight-fitting combat gear. A cold glint flashed in his palm as a long, narrow Wind Demon Blade suddenly materialized, the blade surface wreathed in pale cyan wind patterns.

"Xiao Yuan, Martial Soul Wind Demon Blade, Level 44 Agility Attack System Soul Ancestor!"

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple—four standard soul rings appeared around Xiao Yuan's body.

"Lin Fan, Martial Soul Lightning Element, Level 27 Tool Soul Master."

As the words fell, the Lightning Element magic in Lin Fan's hands had already finished brewing.

"Thunder Seal—Reckless Mark!"

A ferocious and violent giant lightning python tore through the air. Its scales and claws were distinct, and its body crackled with lightning. Carrying the might of thunder, it lunged straight at Xiao Yuan's face like a bolt of purple lightning.

The battle between Lin Fan and Ye Qing had not lasted long; the amplification effects from his first and second soul skills still had about half an hour of duration remaining!

"First Soul Skill—Wind Demon Shadow Blade Slash!"

Xiao Yuan was not flustered in the slightest, his first soul skill activating instantly.

The Wind Demon Blade shone with a brilliant cyan light, the blade wrapped in several condensed wind swirls. Xiao Yuan's figure blurred instantly, transforming into a cyan afterimage, his speed so fast that it was almost impossible for the naked eye to track.

He sidestepped the python's bite, his blade technique sharp and fierce. A biting wind blade slashed out horizontally, precisely striking the python's vital seven-inch mark.

Boom!

The giant lightning python and the wind blade collided with a roar, a piercing explosion echoing throughout the arena.

Purple lightning and cyan wind energy intertwined and detonated, the resulting shockwave kicking up billowing dust that instantly filled the air.

The audience stands erupted in sudden exclamations.

"This Lin Fan's soul skills are too fierce! He's suppressing the Agility Attack System's Xiao Yuan right from the start!"

"Xiao Yuan is a Level 44 Soul Ancestor, yet Level 27 Lin Fan is actually able to take the initiative to attack. The amplification from two thousand-year soul rings is truly absurd!"

"Look at Xiao Yuan's stance; he's about to get serious!"

On the arena, the dust had yet to settle when Xiao Yuan's figure disappeared once more.

The speed advantage of the Agility Attack System was fully displayed as he circled Lin Fan, waiting to launch a fatal strike at any moment.

Lin Fan's eyes were sharp, locked onto the movements within the dust.

He knew clearly that Xiao Yuan's true trump card was definitely not his first soul skill; this probing movement was merely to find an opening for close-quarters combat.

Immediately, lightning condensed at his fingertips again, the Star Orbit connected rapidly, and his Lightning Element magic stood ready.

"Thunder Seal—Wild Whip!"

A thick pillar of lightning broke through the dust like a giant purple column, smashing directly into Xiao Yuan's path.

Wherever the light pillar passed, the air was scorched and distorted, the lightning crackling as it forcibly carved out a lightning zone in the center of the arena.

Xiao Yuan's pupils constricted; he dared not take this heavy attack head-on.

His feet pivoted sharply, utilizing the wind force of his Wind Demon Blade to suddenly vault upward, his figure tracing an arc in mid-air as he barely dodged the lightning pillar.

However, the residual power of the pillar remained, the shockwave sending him flying back several meters. When he landed, his footsteps were unsteady, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

"What a powerful soul skill!" Xiao Yuan raised a hand to wipe the blood from his lips, the fighting spirit in his eyes burning even brighter.

He knew that if he didn't reveal his trump card now, he would undoubtedly lose today.

Lin Fan pressed his advantage, the light of his two soul rings burning even hotter. The dual amplification of Golden Thunder Transformation and Mysterious Thunder Transformation was firmly applied to his body, and his Lightning Element magic surged even more violently.

Lin Fan pointed a finger lightly, and several fine threads of lightning shot out, laying down a dense web of thunder across the arena, attempting to seal off all of Xiao Yuan's movement space.

"Trying to trap me? It won't be that easy!"

Xiao Yuan let out a low shout, his second soul ring suddenly lighting up.

"Second Soul Skill—Gale Slash!"

The wind speed around his body surged, and his figure wove through the lightning with ease. As the Wind Demon Blade swung, streaks of cyan blade light flashed by.

Seeing this, the Star Seeds in Lin Fan's hands finished connecting in an instant.

"Thunder Seal—Raging Strike!"

Amidst the lightning, Lin Fan held one hand high. As he clenched his palm, the lightning seals that were twisting crazily in the air transformed into lightning soldiers. They roared as they bombarded the location where Xiao Yuan stood in a chaotic barrage.

The incoming blade light was like paper, easily pierced through by the lightning soldiers.

A look of shock appeared on Xiao Yuan's face; he had not expected this move to be so powerful!

"Fourth Soul Skill—Wind Demon Illusion!"

Xiao Yuan's fourth soul ring lit up, but the lightning was faster, arriving in his face in an instant.

Each of these lightning bolts was as thick as a water barrel; naturally, Xiao Yuan had no way to dodge them easily.

Even if he wanted to put up a desperate fight, it was already too late!

Xiao Yuan revealed a bitter smile, looking at the incoming lightning with no way out.

Multiple purple Thunder Seals descended, connecting with one another to form an even more potent current of electricity that slammed fiercely into Xiao Yuan, who was bolstered by his fourth soul skill.

Raging Strike was incredibly volatile; every impact against his body sent waves of intense pain, and even more terrifying was how these Thunder Seals burrowed into his flesh, wreaking havoc on his muscles and bones with massive electrical shocks.

Preparation Area

"Tsk tsk, I never expected that guy Xiao Yuan to actually lose!"

Li Xiong wore a cunning smile.

"Lin Fan's soul skills are very strong. With the amplification from his first and second soul rings, their power has already reached the level of a two or three-thousand-year soul ring," Ye Qing said indifferently.

If his own third soul ring hadn't been obtained from a space-attribute soul beast, it would have been extremely difficult for him to defeat Lin Fan relying solely on his first three soul skills!

"His martial soul is too powerful. To possess such formidable offensive soul skills when he is not even seven years old yet..."

Chu Tingting spoke with a smile, her eyes growing even more interested in Lin Fan.

"Prepare for healing."

Qin Wei looked at the concluded match and spoke.

Hearing this, Chu Tingting and Hu Ke nodded.

On the Arena

Lin Fan helped the thunder-struck Xiao Yuan down from the stage.

At this moment, Xiao Yuan sported an afro, his entire body was battered and lacerated by the lightning, and patches of charred, blackened skin looked truly ghastly.

"Second soul skill—Fluorescent Healing!"

Chu Tingting's voice rang out, and immediately, faint fluorescent dust drifted down onto Xiao Yuan's body.

Hu Ke, standing to the side, smiled and reached out, handing a few lotus-leaf eggs to Lin Fan.

Lin Fan nodded with a smile, "Many thanks, Senior Sister Hu Ke."

"Lin Fan, your martial soul is truly impressive to have such powerful innate soul skills."

Hu Ke laughed.

Lin Fan smiled slightly, "If I didn't have the amplification from my soul rings, the power of these skills would likely be greatly reduced."

"Indeed." Hu Ke smiled slightly, not asking about Lin Fan's soul rings.

Afterward, Lin Fan faced off against Li Xiong.

Li Xiong was a power-type assault system Soul Ancestor, and he was indeed very strong when not using his fourth soul skill.

But against Lin Fan, who possessed three innate low-tier magic spells, he was still not enough.

However, in the early stages of the battle, Li Xiong exerted a very strong sense of pressure on Lin Fan.

In the end, Lin Fan emerged victorious.

Although Li Xiong had rich combat experience, he simply could not get close to Lin Fan.

Attacking Lin Fan was even more difficult.

Lin Fan was clearly aware of his own advantages; after all, he was a mage. Even though he possessed a robust physique, how could he possibly abandon his strengths to engage in close-quarters combat with Li Xiong?