Cooperation

The Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear thrust forward, closing the distance in the blink of an eye.

Gao Bo's pupils constricted; he clearly hadn't expected Li Han to break through his flames so effortlessly, let alone launch a counterattack simultaneously.

However, his extensive combat experience allowed him to narrowly dodge the spear strike.

"Hmm?"

Li Han's brows furrowed slightly. The strength of the man before him seemed significantly higher than the Soul Grand Masters he had fought over the past two days.

Those people wouldn't have been able to dodge that strike.

Gao Bo tapped his foot, quickly putting distance between himself and Li Han as he retreated to Liu Yu's side.

"Xiao Yu, this kid isn't simple. He broke through my flames with a single spear thrust without even using a soul skill."

"What? You can't beat him?"

Liu Yu asked with dissatisfaction.

"It's not that I can't beat him, it's just that he's a bit tricky. If I go all out against him, I won't have the energy to help you deal with Meng Yiran."

"Hmph! Do you think I need your help to fight Meng Yiran? Just go deal with that brat; I will defeat Meng Yiran myself!"

Liu Yu was full of confidence, not believing for a second that she would lose to Meng Yiran.

At this moment, Meng Yiran retreated to Li Han's side and whispered, "How is it? Gao Bo isn't easy to deal with, right?"

"He's passable. If I got serious, I could finish him in one move. But you wanted to be the main attacker, didn't you? I'm leaving the opportunity to you, so you don't complain about not having a good experience later."

"You really are confident."

"My strength allows for it."

Meng Yiran was momentarily speechless.

"Want to win? Listen to me. I guarantee you'll win this match."

Li Han continued.

"You have a plan? Just don't tell me to stand on the sidelines and watch while you do everything."

"Don't worry, you'll definitely be the main attacker."

"Fine, let's hear it."

Li Han whispered his battle plan, and Meng Yiran listened intently.

"What are you two whispering about! Asking for a beating!"

Seeing the two whispering and unaware of what they were saying, Liu Yu shouted in anger and immediately activated her second soul skill.

"Second Soul Skill! Blade Wind!"

Liu Yu brandished her Twin Blades, forming waves of wind blades that slashed toward the pair.

"Did you memorize it?"

Li Han asked softly, and Meng Yiran nodded slightly.

"Very well, begin!"

As he spoke, Li Han swung the Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear in his hand, thrusting repeatedly at the incoming wind blades.

Crack!

The sound of shattering rang out continuously as the several wind blades were completely destroyed by the spear tip, dissipating into starlight.

"What!"

Liu Yu's expression changed. That was her second soul skill; how could it be broken so easily?

Not only that, but the Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear in Li Han's hand suddenly elongated, thrusting straight at Liu Yu's shoulder!

First Soul Skill!

As-You-Will!

"Watch out!"

Gao Bo reacted immediately, wrapping himself in flames and stepping in front of Liu Yu.

"If you want to hurt Xiao Yu, you have to get past me first!"

Gao Bo shouted, gripping the incoming Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear tightly.

The immense force pushed Gao Bo back three steps before he could stabilize his stance.

And just as Gao Bo thought he had blocked the attack, Meng Yiran activated her second soul skill.

Second Soul Skill!

Snake Body!

Meng Yiran coiled around the Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear like a serpent, appearing before Gao Bo with incredible speed.

"First Soul Skill! Snake Blade!"

Holding her Serpent Cane, Meng Yiran thrust the Snake Blade directly at Gao Bo.

The speed was so great that Gao Bo, having just blocked the Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear, had no time to react.

Fortunately, Liu Yu appeared just in time, her Twin Blades catching the Serpent Cane.

"I know your soul skills like the back of my hand; don't think you'll succeed!"

Liu Yu said coldly.

"Is that so?"

Meng Yiran gave a mocking smile, and suddenly, her figure vanished from Liu Yu's field of vision.

"What?"

Liu Yu was startled. When she turned to look, she discovered it was Li Han wielding the Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear, which had been extended to five meters long under the enhancement of a soul skill, lifting Meng Yiran high into the air.

Gao Bo's hands, gripping the Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear, could not withstand the immense force and had no choice but to let Li Han take the weapon back.

Seizing the opportunity, Meng Yiran leaped and landed between Gao Bo and Liu Yu.

"It's over!"

With a soft cry from Meng Yiran, the Serpent Cane in her hand spun rapidly, slicing past Liu Yu and Gao Bo at her sides.

"Oh no!"

Liu Yu and Gao Bo both cried out in alarm, but it was already too late.

The Snake Blade was razor-sharp, slicing directly through Liu Yu's skin.

Although Gao Bo was protected by his Fire Lion Martial Soul, it was shattered instantly under such an onslaught.

Purple soul power coiled around their wounds—it was the potent venom from the Snake Blade!

Li Han retracted the Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear and ceased his assault.

The outcome was already clear.

Meng Yiran's Serpent Cane was renowned for its poison; it was nearly impossible for a soul master of the same rank to block such a lethal toxin.

Unless the opponent was also an expert in poisons.

But clearly, neither of them was.

The snake venom took effect instantly. Gao Bo and Liu Yu each clutched their wounds, dropping to one knee with pale faces and purple lips.

"I won, Liu Yu."

Meng Yiran looked at Liu Yu with a confident smile.

"Damn it!"

Liu Yu was indignant, her heart filled with rage.

She knew she hadn't lost to Meng Yiran; she had lost to that silent Li Feiyu standing in the distance.

That bizarre soul skill had given Meng Yiran the opening; otherwise, how could she have ever gotten close to the two of them?

"What a surprise! Contestant Li Feiyu and Contestant Meng Yiran have displayed exquisite coordination! They have instantly wounded Contestant Liu Yu and Contestant Gao Bo.

Contestant Meng Yiran's Serpent Cane clearly carries a deadly poison; the outcome of this battle is clear!

Let us congratulate the Soul Breaker Duo!"

Seeing that the situation was settled, the host immediately announced the result of the match.

The audience cheered, celebrating the victory of Li Han and Meng Yiran.

"Meng Yiran, don't get cocky! You only won because of that guy! Next time, I will definitely beat you!"

Liu Yu said, unwilling to accept defeat.

"Blah, blah, blah, I'm not listening. Finding a powerful teammate is part of my skill.

If you're not convinced, go find one yourself."

Meng Yiran made a face at Liu Yu, completely unbothered by her mocking words.

This only infuriated Liu Yu further.

"You!"

"Xiao Yu, let it go. I'll definitely help you win it back next time; I was just careless this time."

Gao Bo tried to persuade her kindly, only to be met with a roll of Liu Yu's eyes.

"You have the nerve to speak? If you weren't such a loser, how could I have lost!

Don't come looking for me for a while!"

After saying this, Liu Yu stormed off in a huff.

Gao Bo hurried to chase after her.

"Xiaoyu, I was wrong! Don't ignore me!"

Witnessing this scene, Li Han couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

There are simps in this other world too, how pathetic.

He hasn't even become her boyfriend yet, and he's already being trained like a dog.

That night, Li Han earned four hundred Gold Soul Coins.

Excluding the one hundred from the individual match and two hundred from the doubles, there was an extra one hundred gifted by Meng Yiran.

His little treasury had grown once again.

"Li Han! The competition is over, let me treat you to a meal as a thank you! I know a very good restaurant in Exotic Beast City."

Meng Yiran extended an enthusiastic invitation, but Li Han refused without a second thought.

"I have things to do, I'm leaving first."

Watching Li Han's figure as he walked away without a hint of reluctance, Meng Yiran stood there with her hands on her hips, fuming.

"That blockhead! This is the first time I've ever invited someone to eat, and you actually dared to refuse! You're going to be the death of me!"