Lin Ye VS Xu Sanshi! Fire-Tipped Spear!

(Image of Jiang Nannan)

Lin Ye curled his lips into a smirk. "Then I'll beat him until he's a turtle hiding in his shell, just to vent some frustration for Sister Xiao Ya and Sister Nannan!"

Jiang Nannan's gentle gaze rested on Lin Ye. She pursed her lips slightly but remained silent.

The Soul Fighting Zone was a vital area within Shrek Academy, located in the northwest corner of the Martial Soul Department, near Shrek City.

It was a place frequently visited by many senior students.

Various matches could be held here, with specialized teachers serving as referees to determine the outcomes, protect the students, and provide rescue and medical treatment.

Of course, all of these services required payment.

To hold a soul fighting match, both sides had to pay at least ten gold soul coins as a venue fee, yet many students remained tireless in their enthusiasm.

This was because there were no restrictions on fighting here, and one didn't need to fear causing danger by going too hard; the referee teachers were excellent at gauging the limits.

At the same time, winning a match in the Soul Fighting Zone granted a certain amount of academic credit, which provided bonus points during grade examinations.

From the fourth grade onwards, soul fighting credits were mandatory for those wishing to advance to the next level.

For example, advancing from fourth grade to fifth grade required at least ten victories against opponents of the same grade in the Soul Fighting Zone.

Advancing from fifth grade to sixth grade required even more.

It was said that after the sixth grade, soul fighting credits became even more critical for those wishing to enter the Inner Court.

Matches in the Soul Fighting Zone were open to all students, provided they paid the entrance fee of one silver soul coin.

One had to admit, Shrek Academy was truly adept at fleecing its students at every turn.

Tuition had already been paid, yet the academy was filled with all sorts of hidden fees!

After paying the fees, the group entered the Soul Fighting Zone.

The Soul Fighting Zone was hexagonal and roughly the same size as Shrek Square.

The center was a large open space, clearly the arena for the students' competitions.

Surrounding it were tiers of seats rising upwards, capable of accommodating about three thousand people at once.

Lin Ye and Xu Sanshi had already arrived on the soul fighting stage.

Xu Sanshi waved his folding fan, his face full of arrogance. "Kid, if you lose, you're going to kneel and apologize to me! And you'll provide milk tea to me and our Nannan forever! For free!"

I haven't even said a word yet, and this Xu Sanshi is already setting conditions, Lin Ye muttered to himself.

Fine, I'll make you bleed for this!

He looked up at Xu Sanshi. "And what if you lose?"

Xu Sanshi laughed disdainfully. "Me? Heh, name whatever conditions you want!"

Lin Ye didn't hesitate. "If you lose, give me a Mystic Water Pill!"

This Mystic Water Pill was refined by Xu Sanshi's Mystic Underworld Sect using the essence blood of water-attribute soul beasts and water-attribute plants.

It had the effect of cleansing the marrow, improving soul power, and enhancing one's cultivation aptitude. It was significantly effective for soul masters below level twenty, though its potency diminished with each subsequent dose.

Xu Sanshi's expression turned stern.

This kid actually knows I'm from the Mystic Underworld Sect?

It must be that woman Tang Ya who can't keep her mouth shut!

However, Xu Sanshi didn't believe he could lose, so he immediately agreed. "Fine!"

What could a mere freshman possibly do? Turn the world upside down?

The referee teacher walked to the center of the arena and said in a deep voice:

"First-year student Lin Ye challenges fifth-year student Xu Sanshi. If Xu Sanshi loses the match, he must pay an additional ten gold soul coins.

You have already made a private wager; are you both ready?"

Lin Ye and Xu Sanshi both nodded at the referee.

"The match begins."

After the referee made the announcement, he quickly retreated. Lin Ye and Xu Sanshi released their martial souls at the same moment.

There wasn't much of a stir from Lin Ye's side, only a faint lotus-like glow radiating from his body, as if he were shrouded in a layer of translucent, ethereal light.

On the other side, Xu Sanshi's body swelled abruptly, causing his school uniform to stretch taut.

In his right hand, that massive Turtle Shell Shield appeared, black light flowing across it, exuding an oppressive aura.

There weren't many people in the audience, as everyone felt this match had no suspense.

A flash of red light flickered in Lin Ye's hand, and a long spear appeared out of thin air.

The shaft was red, the double-headed spear tips were gold, and flame-like patterns flowed across the weapon.

Xu Sanshi narrowed his eyes. "A martial soul? No... that's not a martial soul. A soul tool?"

Lin Ye had already made his move.

The spear's momentum was as swift as the wind, thrusting directly at Xu Sanshi's face!

Xu Sanshi hurriedly raised his shield to block.

"Clang, clang, clang--"

The sounds of metal clashing rang out in succession, sending sparks flying everywhere.

Lin Ye's offensive came in wave after wave, but the force behind them was not significant; these few strikes were merely to test the depth of Xu Sanshi's strength.

Xu Sanshi remained calm and unhurried, pulling his left foot back half a step and crouching slightly, keeping the heavy shield in front of him to protect himself completely.

Pitch-black soul power surged from the Tortoise Shell Shield, faintly forming a black light barrier that held his body firmly within.

"Are you scratching an itch?!" Xu Sanshi laughed heartily.

Lin Ye did not respond.

The yellow soul ring on his body began to rotate:

"First Soul Skill! Lotus Heart Consciousness Sea!"

A lotus-colored divine sense instantly unfurled, revealing every minute detail within a hundred-meter radius.

Xu Sanshi's defense was indeed formidable; the shield face was sealed airtight, leaving almost no openings.

As Lin Ye maneuvered, he muttered to himself:

In the original story, when Beibei fought Xu Sanshi, Dai Yuhao secretly helped Beibei cheat...

Poor Xu Sanshi, he died without ever knowing how he lost that time.

The first of the three soul rings on Xu Sanshi's body—a hundred-year yellow ring—lit up.

The black light on the Tortoise Shell Shield instantly doubled in intensity, and a powerful black halo expanded from the shield, covering an area of over a dozen square meters like a massive air barrier pushing outward.

Amidst a low, rumbling roar, the air currents surged.

Xuanming Shock. Xu Sanshi's first soul skill.

It was an area-of-effect knockback skill with an added stun effect.

If an enemy's cultivation was inferior to his, they would be stunned while being knocked back, or at the very least, forced to create distance.

Xu Sanshi already felt victory was within his grasp.

A mere freshman would likely pass out instantly.

However, Lin Ye had not activated his Lotus Heart Consciousness Sea for nothing.

He clearly "saw" the vibration trajectory of the Xuanming Shock.

The entire perimeter was covered.

But directly above was a blind spot.

Lin Ye flipped his body, performing a somersault to land right above Xu Sanshi's head!

At the same time, flames erupted from the Fire-Tipped Spear.

Although he had not yet mastered the Samadhi True Fire, the fire he could control now was already extraordinary.

Xu Sanshi's pupils constricted, and he hurriedly raised his shield to defend.

The flames surged and swept around both sides of the shield, the heat wave rushing into his face.

The shield was scorched until it was searing hot; Xu Sanshi couldn't hold onto it, and as his grip loosened, the Tortoise Shell Shield nearly slipped from his hands.

At that very moment, Lin Ye landed beside Xu Sanshi.

With a flick of his wrist!

Universe Ring!

The golden ring flew out, striking Xu Sanshi's kidney with pinpoint accuracy.

"Ah--"

Xu Sanshi let out a cry of pain and collapsed onto the ground.

I was careless!

I didn't dodge!

Lin Ye pointed the tip of his spear directly at Xu Sanshi's head.

Xu Sanshi instinctively pulled his neck back.

"Lin Ye wins!" the referee's voice rang out.

Tang Ya raised her arms and cheered: "Yay! Little Ye is so amazing! Xu Sanshi, you shrinking turtle!"

Jiang Nannan also looked at Lin Ye in surprise. How could this boy with only one soul ring easily defeat Xu Sanshi?

How did he do it?