Everyone present was stunned by Lin Yan's transformation. Was this really that gentle, frail little support Soul Master? How had he suddenly become so "fierce"?
That was right. Fierce!
With the Evil Fire Demon Dragon Martial Soul Possessed, Lin Yan's fitted clothes snapped in the gusts of Soul Power, his hair whipping wildly. He looked like a monarch of flames.
His arrogant, world-conquering aura left everyone staring in stunned silence.
"Lin Yan is so handsome! I love you so much, Lin Yan!"
Ning Rongrong made no effort to hide her relationship with Lin Yan. She threw an arm around Zhu Zhuqing beside her and screamed, even more excited than anyone else there.
After all, he was the boyfriend she had chosen herself.
Zhu Zhuqing also found herself squeezing her shapely legs together... He really was handsome. She hadn't expected Lin Yan's Second Martial Soul to be so powerful.
The crowd erupted into discussion. Even Yu Xiaogang's gaze held a trace of envy. By now, Lin Yan had become the center of attention, stealing the whole show.
Just then, Tang San noticed that Xiao Wu was looking at Lin Yan with a peculiar expression. He had seen that look before. Xiao Wu had once looked at him that way, too.
But ever since they'd returned from the Star Dou Forest, she hadn't looked at him like that again. And now...
"Xiao Wu, I have a Second Martial Soul, too."
"Teacher said that once my level is a little higher, I'll be able to cultivate my Second Martial Soul and give it nine high-quality Soul Rings."
"When that time comes, I'll definitely be stronger than Lin Yan!"
Honestly, Tang San didn't know why he had suddenly said all that. Maybe he didn't want to lose Xiao Wu. Maybe he was jealous of Lin Yan.
Whatever the reason, he felt awful.
At his words, Xiao Wu's gaze began to dart away. She deliberately shifted her eyes from Lin Yan.
"Y-you're telling me this for what? That's your business."
As she spoke, Xiao Wu turned her head the other way. She even unconsciously moved a few steps away from Tang San, edging closer to Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.
The sight struck Tang San like a thunderbolt. He felt a sharp pain in both his healed lower body and his heart.
Xiao Wu... you're my little sister!
His gaze gradually dimmed. An emotion called inferiority welled up inside him. At the same time, his fists tightened, hinting at the trace of anger still simmering within him.
On the training field.
Watching Lin Yan put on such a show in front of everyone, Dai Mubai was genuinely happy for him.
"Brother, well done!"
"Come on, let me see how powerful your Second Martial Soul really is. I can't wait."
As he spoke, the White Tiger Martial Soul Possessed. Dai Mubai's frame abruptly grew taller.
But compared with Lin Yan, the aura he created was utterly ordinary.
Seeing that Dai Mubai was ready to fight, Lin Yan didn't waste any more time.
First Soul Skill: Dragon Fist!
Purple flames covered his fists. Lin Yan pushed off the ground, and his figure vanished in an instant.
"Bring it on!"
Third Soul Skill: White Tiger Vajra Transformation!
"Huh? Boss Dai's using his Third Soul Skill right away? Is he jealous of Lin Yan showing off or something?"
Watching the two figures collide on the field, Oscar couldn't help grumbling.
Ma Hongjun curled his lip. "You think everyone's as petty as you? Boss Dai has only one skill that boosts his stats. If he doesn't use his Third Soul Skill, what else is he supposed to use?"
At that, the others nearby who had been wondering the same thing understood.
The two clashed on the field.
Yu Xiaogang watched their every move intently. He noticed that whenever Dai Mubai's attacks were about to hit Lin Yan, Lin Yan would deftly dodge them.
That was the experience Lin Yan had gained over the years by taking hit after hit in the Soul Fighting Field.
There was no helping it. That was how this world worked.
All low-rank Soul Masters relied too heavily on their Soul Skills, while Lin Yan trained in all kinds of combat techniques every day.
Leaving aside the effects of their Soul Skills, Lin Yan's combat experience already utterly surpassed that of Soul Masters at the same rank...
And speaking of Soul Skill effects, Lin Yan's came from a God-Given Soul Ring. What could possibly suit him better?
"Mubai, focus."
"I'm going to use my Second Soul Skill!"
Seeing that Dai Mubai was struggling just to fend off his attacks, Lin Yan stopped using footwork and went straight for a clash of Soul Skills.
That would also ease some of the pressure on Dai Mubai.
"Good! I was afraid I wouldn't be able to catch you."
Dai Mubai let out a sigh of relief. At last, he wouldn't have to defend against attacks coming from every direction.
What was with Lin Yan? He wasn't even that fast, but Dai Mubai just couldn't catch him. Instead, Lin Yan kept landing punches that exploded on impact and burned him.
A clash of Soul Skills was exactly what he wanted.
Second Soul Skill: White Tiger Intense Light Wave.
He gathered his Soul Power, gradually concentrating it in his mouth...
Lin Yan unleashed his Second Soul Skill, "Flame Bullet," as well.
Flames slowly took shape in the air, becoming several scorching purple fireballs.
Both Soul Skills were ready. The two men nodded to each other.
The next second, several fireballs collided head-on with the light wave.
Rumble...
A tremendous explosion shook the entire training field. A scorching wave of heat surged out from the blast's center, sweeping toward everyone in an instant.
The girls hurriedly clutched their skirts, while the boys raised their arms to shield their faces.
Before long, the shock wave died down. When everyone could see again, they found Dai Mubai sprawled on the ground, black smoke rising from him...
"Holy crap, Boss Dai!"
Ma Hongjun hurried over to check on him, while Oscar immediately summoned his Big Sausage Martial Soul.
The two helped Dai Mubai up. He glanced around, opened his mouth and spat out a puff of black smoke, then rolled his eyes and went limp.
"Holy crap! Don't die!"
"I'll give you a Big Sausage right now!"
In a panic, Oscar tried to force the Big Sausage into Dai Mubai's mouth. Seriously, it was already distorting his throat into a strange shape. It was hard to imagine how Dai Mubai was supposed to swallow it.
Only when Lin Yan finished catching his breath and saw what was happening did he stop Oscar.
"Oscar, Mubai's unconscious. That sausage is so big—are you trying to choke him to death?"
"Let me handle it."
Lin Yan stepped forward, pried Dai Mubai's mouth open, and yanked the Big Sausage out of his throat. A sudden "pop" sounded in the field...
Ma Hongjun and Oscar both shuddered at the sight.
"Lin Yan, maybe be a little gentler. I feel like..."
"Quit imagining things. You think I'm rougher than you?"
Lin Yan glared at Oscar in exasperation, then summoned his Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul and wrapped it around Dai Mubai's wrist.
First Soul Skill: Life Tide.
As life energy flowed into him, the crease between Dai Mubai's brows gradually relaxed.
After about two or three minutes, he suddenly jolted awake.
The moment he came to, he began gasping for breath.
"Holy crap?"
"I had a nightmare! I dreamed someone was shoving something into my mouth. It nearly went right through me."
At that, Oscar guiltily lowered his head.
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