What a pity, just a little bit more

This 42,000-year cultivation Mutated Flame Two-Headed Lion King did not launch an assault immediately. Instead, it opened its two pairs of crimson eyes to size up Yang Jian, focusing particularly on the small silver dog in his arms.

Little White leaped down from Yang Jian's arms without a hint of haste, landing on the platform. Its silver eyes were filled with majesty and a trace of... contempt?

The next instant, Little White's figure surged, growing into a divine hound with a coat of pure silver in the blink of an eye.

As Little White grew in size, three soul rings—purple, purple, and black—rose up around it.

"It appeared again... this terrifying soul ring configuration. It's still hard to imagine even after seeing it once. Is this guy really human?"

The spectator stands were filled not only with students from Class One, but also upperclassmen and even Inner Court students. Everyone wore an expression of disbelief upon seeing this terrifying soul ring configuration.

Gong Changlong, who had just arrived at the stands from the Beast Enclosure, felt his aged face twist slightly in astonishment. He turned his head almost subconsciously to look at Zhou Yi, who was sitting to the side.

"His soul ring configuration..."

Having raised soul beasts at Shrek Academy for so many years and seen countless genius students, this was the first time Gong Changlong had ever seen a student with such a heaven-defying soul ring configuration.

No wonder he was tasked with challenging a 40,000 or even 50,000-year soul beast with the cultivation of a three-ring Soul Elder.

Of course, what Gong Changlong was most concerned about was Yang Jian's martial soul—just as he had thought, Yang Jian's martial soul was indeed the small dog in his arms. Judging by its appearance, this martial soul was very similar to the Silver Moon Wolf King from the Jingyang Mountain Range in the Sun Moon Empire.

Speaking of the Silver Moon Wolf King, Gong Changlong felt a pang of greed.

His Beast Enclosure had already collected many soul beasts, whether they originated from the Star Dou Great Forest or the Sunset Forest, but he had yet to have the opportunity to acquire one from the Sun Moon Empire.

Noticing Little White's expression, the Two-Headed Lion King felt its majesty challenged and let out two angry roars.

The two lion roars rang out almost simultaneously, causing the surrounding air to ripple with subtle fluctuations. For some weaker soul masters or soul beasts, these two roars alone would be enough to paralyze them with fear.

However, Yang Jian and Little White were completely unaffected. Eager to test whether the Two-Headed Lion King truly possessed Ultimate Fire, he did not hesitate in the slightest. With a stomp of his feet, his figure erupted into motion, instantly closing the distance toward the Two-Headed Lion King.

Gong Changlong stood up from his seat with a sudden jerk.

Earth-attribute power?

Isn't this kid an Ultimate Water user? Why does he also possess earth-attribute power?

Gong Changlong trusted his own eyes; the earth-yellow halo beneath Yang Jian's feet as he approached the Two-Headed Lion King was definitely a manifestation of earth-attribute manipulation!

Are you kidding me!

Could it be that Yang Jian's martial soul possesses both water and earth attributes?

That doesn't make any sense either!

It was precisely because Yang Jian had revealed the attribute of Ultimate Water that he had deliberately arranged for the Mutated Flame Two-Headed Lion King to be the subject of Yang Jian's practical training. To possess Ultimate Water, which could suppress the Two-Headed Lion King, and choose to use earth-attribute power instead was a completely counterproductive act!

Don't tell me your earth attribute is actually Ultimate Earth?

Even if it were Ultimate Earth, when the enemy is clearly a fire-attribute soul beast, using one's Ultimate Water attribute would still be the best choice!

However, the next moment, Gong Changlong's jaw dropped.

The earth-yellow halo beneath Yang Jian's feet spread across the entire beast-fighting platform at an incredible speed!

The Two-Headed Lion King, which had already begun to move in response to Yang Jian's actions, suddenly froze. At the same time, the third soul ring circling Little White quietly flickered.

Third soul skill, Earth Origin Mountain Suppressor, activated instantly!

A massive gravity field generated instantly on top of the earth-yellow halo. In just a split second, it felt as if an entire mountain range had been pressed down upon the Two-Headed Lion King!

Instant-cast soul skill!

A flash of shock appeared in Zhou Yi's eyes, followed by a sense of complete understanding.

So, when he fought her, Yang Jian hadn't used his full strength at all. Her defeat... was not unjust.

It couldn't move!

The Two-Headed Lion King, which already possessed considerable intelligence, realized with horror that its body was completely immobilized. It could only watch helplessly as Yang Jian's figure grew larger and larger in its vision.

It could sense that the enemy's strength was far inferior to its own. But now, it was the one trapped in place, unable to move, forced to watch as a human much weaker than itself did whatever he pleased.

Unbearable!

Flame Mad Lion innate skill, Flame Devour!

Mutation, Heaven-Devouring Twin Flames!

The two heads of the lion roared in unison, instantly spewing two giant streams of fire from their mouths. These two streams of fire merged in mid-air, condensing into a massive sea of flames that instantly engulfed Yang Jian's body.

But Yang Jian felt no fear; instead, a look of joy appeared on his face.

He had been waiting for the Two-Headed Lion King to unleash its fire power!

A ripple suddenly spread across his body.

Within the scorching sea of flames, a single drop of pure water condensed!

One punch, Canglan!

Although only this single drop of water appeared within the sea of flames, and wisps of steam rose under the searing heat, the droplet remained unevaporated, instead containing a sense of vastness!

Soon, a second droplet condensed within the sea of flames. Then a third, a fourth... until an entire ocean manifested within the sea of fire!

This ocean split the sea of flames in two, then vanished abruptly, revealing Yang Jian's figure as he appeared directly before the Two-Headed Lion King.

One punch descended!

The body of the Mutated Flame Two-Headed Lion King was slammed heavily into the ground, and a look of regret flashed across Yang Jian's face—the flames of the Mutated Flame Two-Headed Lion King were infinitely close to Ultimate Fire, but unfortunately... they were still just a fraction short.

This gap, while seemingly small, was in reality an insurmountable chasm for the Mutated Flame Two-Headed Lion King.

If it had been Ultimate Fire, his Ultimate Water would never have been able to break through that sea of flames; in fact, given the advantage of the Mutated Flame Two-Headed Lion King's forty-two thousand years of cultivation, he himself would have faced a certain degree of danger.

Yang Jian would have preferred to use his trump cards, as he had desperately hoped that the Mutated Flame Two-Headed Lion King had already attained the attribute of Ultimate Fire.

It was just a pity... in the end, it was still lacking.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Yi's heart finally found balance.

Originally, she had still been nursing a grudge over Yang Jian sending her flying with a single punch, but now, only relief remained in her heart.

If Yang Jian had used this level of force when he hit her, she might still be at home recovering from her injuries right now.