Facing Yu Tianheng

Seeing Yu Tianheng and his two companions, Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang instantly grew vigilant, hurriedly shielding Ling Yun behind them while asking in cold voices.

"Who are you people?"

As she spoke, Huo Wu's eyes drifted involuntarily toward Dugu Yan. This woman with purple hair and green eyes gave her a strange, formidable feeling.

Hearing this, Yu Tianheng curled his lips into a faint smile. "My name is Yu Tianheng. I am a student of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and the captain of the Imperial Fighting Team.

"Five months ago, I heard that a remarkable genius had emerged here at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena, nicknamed the 'Five Spirit King.'

"Not only did you become a Soul Elder at such a young age, but your second soul ring even reached the thousand-year level. You are a genius seen once in a century—no, once in a millennium—so I have long wanted to see you for myself.

"To that end, I have been lying in wait here for a month, specifically waiting for your arrival."

Huo Wu frowned slightly at these words. "You want to challenge us?"

"No, not challenge you!" Yu Tianheng shook his head, then pointed at Ling Yun. "I only wish to challenge the Five Spirit King. As for the two of you, I have no interest.

"Of course, since we both have three people, a team battle is fine too. Though, if we fight as a team, your chances of winning are quite slim!"

"Hmph, to look down on us like that..."

Seeing Yu Tianheng's arrogant and domineering attitude, the hot-tempered Huo Wushuang could not sit still. He immediately accepted the challenge, pointing at Yu Tianheng's nose.

"Fine! If you want to fight, then let's go! I'll let you know, you snob, that our Blazing Academy is not a name earned in vain!"

"Hahaha, good! Let's go register right now!" With that, Yu Tianheng headed toward the arena front desk, with Huo Wushuang and the others following closely behind.

During the walk, Huo Wu frowned slightly. "Brother, you're being too impulsive. The other side are top students from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy; they won't be easy to deal with."

"It doesn't matter, they are only Soul Elders anyway." Ling Yun smiled slightly, then added, "You know, I've even defeated a Soul Ancestor before!"

Hearing this, Huo Wu nodded gently. "That's true."

Soon, the group registered at the front desk. Since both sides had three members, it was classified as a team battle, requiring them to head to the arena dedicated to such matches.

The arena here was larger, and there were far more spectators present to watch the match.

Furthermore, the news that Ling Yun would be facing Yu Tianheng spread like wildfire. The legendary genius versus the top student of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy—the hype was off the charts.

Consequently, many people came to watch their match upon hearing the news, naturally including several nobles.

Before long, Ling Yun and Yu Tianheng's sides stood on the team battle stage. At the same time, the host waved a hand, announcing the start of the match!

"Come, Five Spirit King, let me see your strength. Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, possess!"

Yu Tianheng let out a loud shout. A piercing dragon roar soared into the sky, followed by the phantom of a giant lightning dragon appearing behind him, slowly merging into his body.

Seeing the phantom of the lightning dragon, both Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang's expressions changed drastically as they exclaimed, "That's the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon? The number one beast martial soul in the world!"

"Heh, that's right. At least you two know your stuff!"

Yu Tianheng chuckled, then continued, "Then let me introduce myself again. I am Yu Tianheng, martial soul Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, level 38 assault-system battle Soul Elder!"

As he spoke, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling behind him also released their martial souls. Both were three-ring Soul Elders.

Dugu Yan's soul power had reached level 37, while Ye Lingling was at level 33; both were formidable opponents.

Although Ye Lingling was merely a healing-system soul master with no combat ability, she allowed Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan to unleash their full power without any worries.

With the three of them coordinating, they could absolutely exert strength surpassing that of a Soul Ancestor.

However, Ling Yun merely smiled at the sight. "So what if it's the number one beast martial soul? You are still just a Soul Elder.

"Sister Huo Wu, since this Yu Tianheng is here for me, leave him to me. As for those two female soul masters, I'll leave them to you and Brother Wushuang!"

"No problem!"

Huo Wu nodded and immediately released her martial soul, charging toward Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling alongside Huo Wushuang. At the same time, Ling Yun condensed his soul power, and the third soul ring at his feet flashed abruptly.

"Five Spirits Power, transform!"

In the blink of an eye, a surge of pure earth-attribute soul power enveloped Ling Yun's body, making him grow larger and stronger until he transformed into a tall, fierce brown bear.

"Earth-attribute beast-type warrior: Stone Armor Bear!"

"Yu Tianheng, let's begin!"

With that, Ling Yun took a step forward and charged toward Yu Tianheng. His heavy frame caused the entire arena to shake violently with every stride, as if the earth itself were trembling.

"Well come! Let me show you the power of my Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul. Second soul skill: Thunderbolt!"

Seeing Ling Yun rushing at him, Yu Tianheng curled his lips. As his second soul ring flashed, a destructive force of lightning poured out from his body, turning into cyan-blue arcs that swept toward his surroundings.

The arcs moved with incredible speed; before Ling Yun could react, they struck his body instantly.

Seeing him hit by the arcs, Yu Tianheng couldn't help but laugh. "Haha, can't move anymore, right? My Thunderbolt not only deals damage to the enemy's physical body but also inflicts a paralysis state, leaving them unable to move..."

"What are you babbling about? Eat my fist!"

Before Yu Tianheng could finish his sentence, Ling Yun had already lunged forward. A bear paw larger than Yu Tianheng's head slammed toward his chest, the fierce wind from the palm whistling as it struck Yu Tianheng's face.

Seeing this, Yu Tianheng's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly retreated, putting distance between himself and Ling Yun, and exclaimed in disbelief.

"This—how is this possible? I saw with my own eyes that you were hit by my Thunderbolt. Why are you still able to move normally? By all rights, you should have been paralyzed and unable to move!"

"Heh, your lightning power can't do anything to me. As for why, figure it out yourself!" Before the words faded, Ling Yun swung his bear paw and struck at Yu Tianheng once more.

In truth, the reason he could move freely was simple: the Stone Armor Bear was condensed from pure earth-attribute soul power, which allowed him to manipulate the earth at will.

Therefore, when struck by the lightning power of Yu Tianheng, Ling Yun channeled that energy directly into the ground.

In this way, Yu Tianheng's soul skill was naturally unable to inflict any damage upon him; it was precisely with this in mind that he had chosen to use the Stone Armor Bear to deal with Yu Tianheng.

As Ling Yun continued to lash out with his sharp claws, Yu Tianheng was forced to avoid the brunt of the assault and retreat.

Seeing that he was about to fall at a disadvantage, Yu Tianheng's gaze sharpened. The first soul ring beneath his feet flashed abruptly, and then, as electric light crackled within his palms, his hands transformed into dragon claws, reaching straight for Ling Yun's bear paws.

"First Soul Skill: Thunder Dragon Claw!"