Yan

For the next half-month, Li Han fought in the Great Soul Arena every night.

After one victory after another, his Soul Fighting rank had climbed from the most basic Iron Soul Fighter, past Bronze Soul Fighter, and all the way to Silver Soul Fighter.

His doubles team with Meng Yiran had also won match after match, and their rank had risen to Silver Soul Fighter as well.

All those victories had earned him a considerable sum in prize money.

His cultivation had also naturally advanced to level 28.

"The fish are nearly all fried, and I've saved up quite a bit of money. After today's match, I'll head back to Nuoding City.

"Come to think of it, didn't Xiao Wu say she was coming to find me?

"Why hasn't she shown up after all this time?

"Could something have happened?"

With these doubts on his mind, Li Han returned to the Great Soul Arena.

At that moment, in the arena's office, Supervisor Zhao was looking through the window at the ring outside when two people from Spirit Hall came in.

"Supervisor Zhao, long time no see."

Xu Ding, a Soul Emperor from Spirit Hall, greeted Supervisor Zhao with a broad smile.

"So it's Lord Xu! What a rare guest. What brings you here for a visit today?"

Supervisor Zhao warmly went to meet him.

"This is Yan, one of the outstanding young talents of our Spirit Hall. We were passing through, so I brought him to take a look at the Soul Fighting Arena."

At that, Supervisor Zhao's gaze settled on Yan.

He had red hair and a defiant look in his eyes. Though he appeared to be only twelve or thirteen, he already had an imposing presence.

Supervisor Zhao knew a little about Spirit Hall. Yan was part of its Golden Generation, and his talent and strength were both extraordinary.

"So you're Young Master Yan."

Supervisor Zhao spoke respectfully.

Yan waved a hand. "No need for pleasantries. I'm itching for a fight. Are there any formidable fighters in this Great Soul Arena who can give me a good match?"

Supervisor Zhao glanced at Xu Ding, puzzled.

"Yan wants to enter a Soul Fighting match. Arrange one for him. His strength is at the Soul Elder level."

"I see. I'll go find a suitable opponent right away."

Supervisor Zhao went to the desk and began flipping through the records.

Yan stood by the window, looking down at the two people in the arena.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, a look of surprise crossed Yan's face.

"What is it?"

Seeing his expression, Xu Ding walked over and asked.

"Look at that masked fellow in the ring. He's no ordinary fighter."

Yan pointed at Li Han.

Li Han and Meng Yiran stood together, preparing to face their opponents for the day.

Their opponents were a formidable team of two level 29 Soul Grandmasters.

But with Li Han leading the attack, he and Meng Yiran won with ease.

The spectators erupted once again.

Over the past half-month, they had witnessed the rise of the Soul Breaker Duo with their own eyes and had become their fans.

Li Han's formidable strength had also won their admiration.

"He certainly is no ordinary fighter. At level 28, he can take a level 21 burden with him and defeat two level 29 Soul Grandmasters.

"Even an ordinary Soul Elder couldn't match that kind of strength.

"There can't be many Soul Grandmasters in Spirit Hall who could do the same."

As a Soul Emperor, Xu Ding naturally had a keener eye than most.

At a glance, he could tell that Li Han was exceptional.

"You mean Li Feiyu? He really is remarkably strong.

"He's been coming to the Great Soul Arena for only half a month, but he hasn't lost a single match, whether solo or doubles.

"He reached Silver Soul Fighter rank in no time.

"So far, he hasn't even been forced to use his second Soul Skill.

"A few days ago, he applied to challenge Soul Elders.

"Since he was already invincible among the Soul Grandmasters, we approved his request and matched him against several lower-ranked Soul Elders.

"Unexpectedly, he won all three matches in a row. It was astonishing."

Supervisor Zhao had found the records and came over to explain.

"Li Feiyu? I've never heard that name before.

"Judging by his Martial Soul, he doesn't seem to be an heir of some top sect.

"But to have made it this far, he can't be an ordinary Soul Master, can he?"

Xu Ding thought for a moment before answering.

"Heh, his background is rather mysterious. Our Great Soul Arena hasn't managed to find any information on him.

"However, the Soul Grandmaster teamed up with him is the granddaughter of the Dragon and Snake Couple.

"So we suspect he's a Soul Master from the Dragon-Snake Family."

"The Dragon and Snake Couple? That explains it."

Xu Ding nodded in realization, finding the inference perfectly reasonable.

The Dragon and Snake Couple were renowned figures. It was no wonder their family had such a talented young Soul Master.

"Lord Xu, Young Master Yan, I've found several Silver Soul Fighters at the Soul Elder level. Would you like to choose one?"

Supervisor Zhao asked, holding out the records.

"No need. I choose him."

A cold smile curled Yan's lips as he pointed at Li Han in the ring.

"Ah? Young Master Yan, Li Feiyu is only a level 28 Soul Grandmaster. He's no match for you."

Supervisor Zhao looked troubled.

"Didn't you say he wanted to challenge a Soul Elder? Well, so do I.

"Since he's so arrogant, I'll show him what a real Soul Elder can do!

"The Soul Elders at this arena don't prove anything."

Yan's face was full of confidence, as if victory were already in his grasp.

"All right. I'll go speak with him. His solo match hasn't started yet today."

"Tell him that if he agrees, I'll give him five thousand Gold Soul Coins, whether he wins or loses."

"Understood!"

Supervisor Zhao hurried off to make the arrangements, leaving Xu Ding and Yan alone in the room.

"Yan, there's no need for you to fight him. His cultivation is below yours. Beating him won't do anything for your training."

"I know. But wouldn't it be wonderful to make a rising star stumble at my hands?

"Besides, I've only just become a Soul Elder. It's not as if I'm bullying him."

Yan stared at Li Han in the ring like he'd spotted some interesting prey, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

After stepping down from the ring, Li Han told Meng Yiran he was leaving.

"I'm leaving Exotic Beast City tomorrow. If we get the chance, we can team up again."

"What? You're leaving? Why? Is there something wrong with Exotic Beast City?"

Meng Yiran looked anxious, clearly unable to accept this sudden farewell.

"I came to Exotic Beast City to train. I've trained enough, so it's time to leave."

"Then where are you going?"

"I haven't decided. I'll look around first."

Li Han naturally wouldn't tell Meng Yiran where he was headed. Li Feiyu was a fake identity to begin with; he couldn't leave behind any other clues.

"Then could you stay? Or maybe you could consider joining the Dragon-Snake Family or Exotic Beast Academy?

"You'd have access to excellent cultivation resources at either one."