Dragon-Phoenix Battle

The dean of Elephant Armor Academy trembled with rage, nearly coughing up blood. Forcing down his frustration, he said coldly, "Elephant Armor Academy, go check whether Huyan Men is still breathing."

As soon as he spoke, two burly Elephant Armor Academy students stepped onto the arena and bent down to examine Huyan Men's condition.

A moment later, the two nodded and replied, "Dean, he's still breathing."

"Since he's still alive, carry this piece of trash away. Huyan Kuang, my young clan leader was right. You'd do well not to casually slander others in the future." Yu Luoxiao's tone was indifferent, a trace of contempt flashing through his eyes.

What were Elephant Armor Academy, anyway? They dared to try and put their young clan leader in his place!

If not for the fact that this was a public occasion, he would have given that old bastard a proper beating.

Huyan Kuang's face instantly turned livid. Gritting his teeth, he said in a low voice, "I lost my composure. Dean Yu is right. I was overly anxious just now."

After that minor disturbance, the competition continued.

Yu Mingxiao never left the arena. The remaining five Elephant Armor Academy students took the stage one after another, but none of them were his match.

Under the gaze of the entire audience, he swept through them all and claimed the first one-against-seven victory of the match.

In Skywater Academy's Waiting Area, one girl could not help covering her mouth in surprise. "He's so strong... He defeated all seven Elephant Armor Academy students by himself."

"Yeah, I never expected him to look so young yet be so powerful. And he even has a thousand-year second soul ring," another girl agreed.

"Sister Xiwei, are you confident you can defeat him?" a girl asked, looking at the silent Shui Xiwei beside her.

At those words, everyone's gaze turned to Shui Xiwei. She was unquestionably the strongest among them.

"He's very strong, and he has a thousand-year soul ring. Since I've never fought him before, I'm not very confident," Shui Xiwei said softly with a forced smile.

After returning to the Waiting Area, Yu Mingxiao felt that his Soul Power consumption had been far too severe. After seven consecutive matches, he only had a quarter of his Soul Power left.

"Young Clan Leader, you're too strong."

The three Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan disciples who had accompanied him came forward, their faces filled with admiration.

If their earlier respect had merely stemmed from his status and Soul Power Level, then now, they were sincerely convinced by him.

No wonder he was the young clan leader. It was not only because he was the clan leader's eldest son, but because of this formidable strength!

Compared to Yu Xiaogang, whose notorious reputation had tarnished the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's name, the two brothers were worlds apart.

With the young clan leader leading the clan in the future, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would surely flourish!

"Very well done." Yu Luobin approached with a gentle smile and lightly patted his shoulder.

Yu Mingxiao smiled faintly. "Sixth Uncle, I'll restore some Soul Power first. Which two sides are fighting in the next round?"

"Skywater Academy and Blazing Fire Academy." Yu Luobin smiled. "Focus on recovering your Soul Power first. When it's our turn, I'll have the others fight before you."

Yu Mingxiao found a quiet corner, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began regulating his breathing to recover his Soul Power.

That was how it was at lower levels. Soul Power was depleted rapidly; the higher a Soul Master's level, the greater the capacity of Soul Power within their body.

By later generations, they had even developed things like Soul Cores, greatly improving a Soul Master's combat endurance.

In the following match, Skywater Academy defeated Blazing Fire Academy in an almost overwhelming fashion and claimed victory.

The third round was Thunder Academy versus Godwind Academy.

Godwind Academy's strength was quite ordinary. The strongest member of their team was only level twenty-six, and their overall strength was even inferior to Elephant Armor Academy.

Yu Mingxiao did not even need to take the field. With only six temporary teammates, he defeated Godwind Academy.

The competition advanced all the way to the fifth round, where Thunder Academy faced Skywater Academy. This battle instantly ignited the entire arena and stirred up a frenzy.

Both teams were powerful, far surpassing the other three academies.

The six members on each side were defeated in succession. In the end, only Yu Mingxiao and Shui Xiwei remained on the arena, facing each other to decide the victor.

Their battle would directly determine the final outcome between the two academies.

"Skywater Academy's Shui Xiwei, Martial Soul: Ice Phoenix, level twenty-eight control-system Battle Soul Master. Please advise me."

Ice Phoenix. Shui Xiwei's Martial Soul was actually an Ice Phoenix. Now this was interesting.

Yu Mingxiao raised a brow and said with a faint smile, "Thunder Academy's Yu Mingxiao, Martial Soul: Radiant Sacred Dragon, level twenty-three assault-system Battle Soul Master. Please."

A hazy blue glow emerged around Shui Xiwei. Behind her appeared the vague phantom of an Ice Phoenix with wings like crystalline ice, radiating a powerful aura.

Yu Mingxiao used Martial Soul Possession. His blazing Golden Eyes ignited, and his first soul ring lit up beneath his feet as he charged toward Shui Xiwei like an arrow loosed from a bow.

With the speed boost, his movements were nimble. In the blink of an eye, he reached Shui Xiwei and threw a fierce punch.

Under normal circumstances, control-system Soul Masters somewhat restrained assault-system Soul Masters. But once one closed the distance, control-system Soul Masters were often lambs awaiting slaughter.

Shui Xiwei's gaze sharpened, and her first soul ring lit up.

A flash of icy-blue light appeared. Yu Mingxiao felt a chill spread through his entire body, his fist stopping five centimeters before her. His whole body seemed to be frozen within a block of solid ice.

An instant-cast freezing soul skill... Yu Mingxiao's heart stirred. He found it extremely troublesome and circulated all his Soul Power, shattering the ice and breaking free.

Meanwhile, Shui Xiwei had already widened the distance between them. Raising her hand, she threw two ice spikes condensed from Soul Power.

Yu Mingxiao opened his mouth and exhaled a stream of dragon breath, instantly blasting the ice spikes apart. With a flash of movement, he closed in on Shui Xiwei once more.

"Second soul skill, Resist Ice Ring." Shui Xiwei raised her delicate hand, and a ring of icy-blue repulsive force erupted from her body.

Yu Mingxiao felt a freezing force strike him and was forcibly knocked back.

At the judges' table, Yu Luoxiao watched the arena and said to Shui Rouyun beside him, "Dean Shui, if I remember correctly, that little girl on the stage is your daughter, isn't she? Her Martial Soul and soul skills are quite impressive."

Shui Rouyun smiled brightly. "My daughter merely happened to mutate into an Ice Phoenix. She is already twelve this year, but she cannot compare to your clan's young clan leader."

"Ha ha ha, Dean Shui is too modest!" Yu Luoxiao laughed heartily, watching the arena with approval. "I think that little girl is quite good. If there is an opportunity in the future, the two children can spend more time together, spar and exchange pointers, and improve together."

Shui Rouyun's eyes brightened as she chuckled. "I had the same thought, though it will depend on whether the two children get along."

Seeing that he had difficulty getting close, Yu Mingxiao grew somewhat troubled. Shui Xiwei's freezing soul skill was practically flawless, instantly crushing his hopes of defeating her head-on.

Do I have to use the External Soul Bone?

If he used the External Soul Bone, a single Frightening Soul strike would definitely defeat Shui Xiwei. But that Spirit Bone was one of his trump cards, and there was no need to expose it under these circumstances.

Perhaps there's another way to break her Ice Seal soul skill...

Yu Mingxiao's eyes suddenly lit up as he instantly thought of a way to break the deadlock.