Yu Tianheng's Provocation!

"Hey, wait a moment."

Xia Yuan had just left the classroom and had not gone far when he heard someone call out to him.

He turned around and found Dugu Yan.

"Senior, do you need something?"

Dugu Yan looked at Xia Yuan and instinctively compared him to Yu Tianheng.

Since his Martial Soul Evolution, Xia Yuan's already exceptional looks had become even more handsome.

In comparison, Yu Tianheng could hardly be considered particularly handsome.

Dugu Yan unconsciously softened her tone and asked, "Did you bully Lingling just now?"

Hearing Dugu Yan's words, Xia Yuan once again cosplayed Louis XVI.

How had she come to the conclusion that he had bullied Ye Lingling?

"Who told you I bullied her?"

"Him." Dugu Yan pointed at Yu Tianheng.

When Yu Tianheng, who was not far away, saw Dugu Yan suddenly turn and point at him, he thought she was calling for him and hurried over.

Xia Yuan nearly laughed in anger.

There had been no conflict between them to begin with, and he had no intention of provoking Yu Tianheng. Yet Yu Tianheng had immediately pinned the blame on him.

Xia Yuan said coldly, "Since you're close with Ye Lingling, why don't you ask her yourself whether I bullied her or not? Why believe every rumor you hear?"

Seeing Xia Yuan act so righteously, Dugu Yan was momentarily stunned.

Yu Tianheng rushed over and spoke first. "Yan Yan, what happened? Was he trying to bully you?"

Dugu Yan came to her senses and avoided the hand Yu Tianheng had reached toward her.

Indeed, she only needed to ask Ye Lingling to know what had happened. She had actually let Yu Tianheng's single remark stir her up so much that she stopped thinking.

Yu Tianheng was also confused when he saw that Dugu Yan's gaze toward him carried a hint of disdain.

Dugu Yan had only been talking to Xia Yuan for a moment. How had her attitude gotten even worse?

He immediately looked at Xia Yuan and said coldly, "What exactly did you say to Yan Yan?"

"Looks like if I don't teach you a lesson today, you won't know your place!"

"Teach me a lesson?" Xia Yuan sneered. "That depends on whether you have the strength!"

"Do you dare go to the Soul Fighting Arena?"

Heaven Dou Royal Academy prohibited private fights, but it also had a place for settling personal grudges: the Soul Fighting Arena.

Dedicated teachers served as referees there, controlling the intensity of battles so neither party would be put in mortal danger.

"The Soul Fighting Arena? A Heaven-Tier student like you dares challenge me to a match?" Yu Tianheng burst into laughter. "It seems you're not merely ignorant of your own limits—you don't even value your life!"

"Kneel and kowtow to me now, and I might consider sparing your life."

"Otherwise, when you get beaten like a dead dog, it won't look very pretty."

Xia Yuan snorted coldly. "Who gets beaten like a dead dog remains to be seen! What, are you scared?"

"Scared? What a joke. You think I'd fear you?" Yu Tianheng stared at Xia Yuan. "Don't say I never gave you a chance."

"As long as you kneel and kowtow to me before tomorrow, I'll spare your life."

"Otherwise... hmph, even if you beg for mercy tomorrow, it'll be useless!"

With that, Yu Tianheng flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.

Watching Yu Tianheng's departing back, Dugu Yan said anxiously, "How could you dare challenge Yu Tianheng to a match?"

"He's the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, one of the Upper Three Sects, and possesses the top-tier Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul."

"Moreover, his cultivation has already reached Three-Ring. A Soul Grandmaster has no ability to resist him."

"I'm sorry. I was impulsive too. I shouldn't have suspected you outright."

"I'll go talk to him. For my sake, he probably won't do anything to you."

Xia Yuan glanced at Dugu Yan, not expecting her to take his side.

But Yu Tianheng had already pushed him this far. How could he possibly take the initiative to make peace?

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior, but there's no need."

"Who wins and who loses is still uncertain. Perhaps I'll be the one to defeat him."

"You..." Dugu Yan stared at Xia Yuan's face and paused.

After a moment of silence, she asked, "By the way, I still don't know your name."

"My name is Xia Yuan."

"Xia Yuan..." Dugu Yan murmured. "All right, I'll remember it."

"My name is Dugu Yan."

She looked at Xia Yuan and added earnestly, "In any case, don't force yourself."

"I've fought alongside him before, so I know his first two soul skills."

"His first soul skill is called Thunder Dragon Claw. It can condense lightning into the shape of dragon claws, and its power is formidable. His second soul skill is called Thunderbolt. It can transform lightning into countless lightning arrows and scatter them in all directions."

"As for his third soul skill, I don't know what it is."

"Be as careful as you can. If you feel you're in danger, you can call for the referee teacher directly."

"Regardless, thank you, Senior, for telling me this." Xia Yuan sincerely thanked Dugu Yan.

He was quite surprised that Dugu Yan had taken the initiative to tell him all this.

As for Yu Tianheng's third soul skill, Xia Yuan had a vague impression that it seemed to be some kind of enhancement skill.

Xia Yuan was not worried at all about whether he could defeat Yu Tianheng.

His current Soul Power cultivation was not too far from Yu Tianheng's; they were only one Soul Ring apart.

Moreover, Yu Tianheng's attribute was lightning, not fire or ice, so it would not have much of a restraining effect on Xia Yuan.

On top of that, his Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul had fully awakened, and it had merged with the origin of the Golden Sacred Dragon. When the time came, he might even be able to suppress Yu Tianheng in return!

The next day.

As soon as the morning class ended, Yu Tianheng impatiently arrived outside Xia Yuan's classroom.

In his view, Xia Yuan had actually dared to boast in front of Dugu Yan and humiliate him. He was simply courting death!

If Xia Yuan did not dare step onto the Soul Fighting Arena, Yu Tianheng could thoroughly humiliate him and regain face before Dugu Yan.

Even if Xia Yuan truly dared to fight him, Xia Yuan's Two-Ring cultivation gave him no chance at all against Yu Tianheng, who had reached Three-Ring.

By then, he could establish his authority within the academy. Who else would dare defy him, the young master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?

"Xia Yuan!" Yu Tianheng looked at him. "You actually dared provoke me. You've got guts! I'll be waiting for you at the Soul Fighting Arena!"

Yu Tianheng's declaration immediately drew the attention of the other students in the classroom.

Yu Tianheng's identity was no secret, while Xia Yuan was a mysterious transfer student. When had these two started clashing?

Ye Lingling turned her head and looked at Xia Yuan beside her.

After returning yesterday, Dugu Yan had sought her out and asked about Xia Yuan.

Ye Lingling was naturally somewhat sensitive and felt that the misunderstanding Xia Yuan had suffered was all caused by her.

Therefore, she had wanted to apologize to Xia Yuan that morning.

But how could Xia Yuan possibly blame Ye Lingling for Yu Tianheng's mistake and provocation? He merely told Ye Lingling to cheer for him when the time came, easing her guilt.