Azure Dragon Break

"Your tricks are all used up. My turn!"

Li Han swept the Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear through the air. Blue arcs of electricity danced along its shaft.

"Second Soul Skill! Azure Dragon Break!"

Li Han naturally didn't have this Second Soul Skill, but with Thousand Transformations disguising his original Second Soul Skill, combined with his control over the Evil-Warding Divine Thunder, he could pull it off.

Over the past year, perhaps because his original Third Soul Skill had involved controlling lightning, his command of the Evil-Warding Divine Thunder had grown increasingly effortless.

That meant he could wield the Evil-Warding Divine Thunder freely even without using a Soul Skill.

Of course, if he still had his Third Soul Skill, using it would be easier, and its power would be greater.

Blue arcs of electricity gathered around his spear, forming the shape of a dragon. Its crimson eyes made it look especially imposing.

The Azure Dragon charged!

The Gold-Devouring Thunder Spear instantly transformed into a thunderous azure dragon and hurtled toward Yan.

"No!"

Yan cried out. He had just started to dodge, but the thunder was already right in front of him.

It was moving so fast that he had no chance to evade.

In the blink of an eye, the thunderous azure dragon struck him.

"Ah!"

After a scream, Yan collapsed limply to the ground, smoke rising from his entire body. He had fallen unconscious.

"At last, Li Feiyu has revealed the Second Soul Skill he's never used before!

"And it's an incredibly powerful thunder-type Soul Skill!

"One strike was all it took to knock Yan out cold!

"The winner has been decided!

"What a spectacular showdown!

"Let's congratulate Li Feiyu!"

The host announced the result excitedly, and the audience erupted into cheers.

"He won! He actually defeated a core disciple of Spirit Hall with ease!"

Meng Yiran gazed at Li Han with admiration, along with a trace of affection she herself hadn't noticed.

What girl didn't dream of love? One glimpse of Li Han, and she was lost for life.

"Yan!"

Xu Ding was horrified. He jumped straight down from the stands and landed beside Yan.

Seeing how badly Yan was injured, Xu Ding's expression darkened.

"It was only an ordinary Soul Fighting match! How could you strike so viciously? You're truly ruthless!"

Li Han looked at him as if he were an idiot.

"If you weren't prepared to get hurt, what did you come up on the stage for?"

"You little brat! How dare you talk to me like that? You must be tired of living!"

Xu Ding flew into a rage, and the pressure of a Soul Emperor poured out of him.

Li Han's expression shifted slightly. He felt an immense force bearing down on him.

Anyone above level sixty was a Soul Emperor!

Across the Douluo Continent, such a person could be considered a mighty figure.

Xu Ding was the most powerful person Li Han had encountered so far.

The pressure crashed down like a raging tide, trying to force Li Han to his knees.

But Li Han's back remained straight. He met Xu Ding's gaze, his expression impassive.

"Are you planning to use your power to bully someone weaker on the Great Soul Arena's stage?"

His words set the crowd murmuring.

The Great Soul Arena was no ordinary power. Even Spirit Hall wouldn't dare cause trouble here.

"What's wrong with you? Can't take a loss?"

Meng Yiran openly called him out.

The audience joined in.

"What's this? We came to watch Soul Fighting! What's with someone throwing a tantrum the moment he loses?

"Does Spirit Hall have no sportsmanship at all?"

Hearing the crowd's comments, Xu Ding's expression grew even darker.

If Spirit Hall's reputation was damaged because of him, he'd be punished for it.

Just then, Supervisor Zhao walked over.

"Lord Xu! This is the Great Soul Arena. Don't bring disputes from the stage down to the floor.

"Please don't cause trouble here."

There was a hint of displeasure in Supervisor Zhao's voice.

I went out of my way to make things convenient for you, and you repay me by causing trouble.

Even if you want to go after Li Feiyu, at least wait until you're somewhere private, without an audience.

Plenty of nobles were watching.

If any of them made a fuss, he wouldn't be able to handle it.

"My apologies. I lost my temper."

Xu Ding cupped his hands slightly, then took Yan and left.

Before going, Xu Ding shot Li Han a cold look.

There was no doubt he'd taken this to heart. He would definitely seek revenge.

"I didn't expect to end up with trouble after all. Why are people from Spirit Hall always so vindictive?"

Li Han sighed inwardly, feeling rather helpless.

"Li Feiyu, I'm truly sorry you had to go through that."

Supervisor Zhao smiled warmly, his eyes full of admiration for Li Han.

A Soul Grandmaster defeating a Soul Elder whom Spirit Hall had carefully groomed—Supervisor Zhao couldn't afford to overlook talent like that.

"It's all right."

Li Han turned and left the stage, and Meng Yiran hurried after him.

"The Dragon and Snake Couple sure were lucky to find such a gifted young Soul Master."

After leaving the Great Soul Arena, Meng Yiran quickly caught up and grabbed Li Han.

"Li Feiyu, Yan is a core disciple of Spirit Hall. Since you defeated him, Spirit Hall will definitely keep an eye on you. You have to be careful.

"Why not stay at my house tonight?

"Spirit Hall definitely won't dare cause trouble there."

"Thanks, but I still won't go. Maybe we'll meet again someday. Farewell."

With a step of Smoke-Drifting Steps, Li Han vanished from Meng Yiran's sight.

"Li Feiyu!"

Meng Yiran stamped her foot angrily. How could anyone be so stubborn?

Li Han had a simple reason for refusing to go to the Dragon-Snake Family.

The Dragon and Snake Couple weren't exactly kind souls. If they insisted on recruiting him into the Dragon-Snake Family, that would only mean more trouble.

So, if he could avoid meeting them, he would.

As Li Han left, a pair of eyes watched him from the shadows.

"You injured Yan and think you can just walk away? It won't be that easy!

"If you were still in Exotic Beast City, I wouldn't be able to touch you.

"But since you've decided to leave, I won't hold back."

A trace of murderous intent crept across Xu Ding's face. When the wind blew, he disappeared into the night.

Outside Exotic Beast City.

Li Han hadn't removed his disguise, because he'd sensed someone following him all along.

It was a bad feeling.

"What a hassle."

Li Han cursed under his breath, then quietly took an Array Disk from his Storage Bag and set it up without a sound.

Only after finishing did Li Han speak.

"You've been following me all this way. If you have something to say, come out and say it."

"Heh, you're sharp. But I'd say you're even bolder.

"You knew I was following you, yet you still dared to leave Exotic Beast City and come to this secluded, deserted place.

"What? Do you have someone waiting nearby to help you?"

Xu Ding emerged from the shadows. The chill hadn't left his face, and he was brimming with killing intent.

"I only defeated a Spirit Hall disciple. You're going to hunt me down for that?

"Spirit Hall is far too domineering in how it does things."

Li Han didn't answer. Instead, he looked Xu Ding straight in the eye.

"That's how Spirit Hall has always done things.

"Of course, we give everyone a chance.

"Li Feiyu, you have a fine talent. You qualify to join Spirit Hall Academy.

"How about it?

"Would you consider it?

"As long as you join Spirit Hall Academy, you'll have access to the best resources on the entire continent.

"With your talent, you could become the fourth member of the Spirit Hall Golden Generation!

"And I'll be your teacher, the one who forges this legend!"

As Xu Ding spoke, he got himself so worked up that his face lit up with excitement.

Li Han gave a slight shake of his head.

Another shameless one, every bit as bad as Yu Xiaogang.

"And what if I refuse?"

The smile vanished from Xu Ding's face, replaced once more by murderous intent.

"Then you die!"