Ineffective!

"Venusaur, listen to this."

Lin Xia couldn't help but chuckle as she spoke to her Martial Soul partner, her tone filled with helplessness and teasing.

"They won't let you play. That's their request..."

He drawled out the word, his gaze sweeping over the five people opposite him, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

"... Isn't it a little bit, well, exaggerated, or rather, unreasonable?"

He spread his hands, facing the crowd, his eyes filled with mockery and a sense of "Are you kidding me?"

"Venusaur is my Martial Soul, an existence that is one with my soul and connected to my bloodline! Just like Xie Yue can't live without his Moon Blade, Yan can't live without his Flame Lord, Nana can't live without her Celestial Fox, Yan Zi can't live without her Jade Phosphorous Serpent, Lingling can't live without her Nine Heart Begonia!"

His voice resounded clearly and powerfully throughout the Martial Arts Arena.

"The Martial Soul is the core of Soul Master's power; it's an extension of the body and soul! You want me to fight without my Martial Soul?"

"Isn't that asking me to bind my own hands and feet, and even tear off a part of my own soul to fight? Isn't that a bit too much of a bullying tactic?"

Lin Xia deliberately emphasized the word "bully," and coupled with his amused and exasperated expression, the atmosphere in the entire Martial Arts Arena became relaxed and funny.

"Puff..."

Dugu Yan was the first to burst out laughing.

Ye Lingling also covered the corner of her mouth.

Hu Liena blushed, realizing that her request was indeed a bit unreasonable, but she refused to admit defeat and argued:

"That... that's different! Your Venusaur... it's too overpowered! It can tank, attack, heal, and control the field! One of it is worth several of us! With you adding it, it's not one against five, it's clearly two against five! It's just not fair!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Nana is right!"

Yan immediately voiced his support.

"Your Venusaur is practically a mobile fortress and a strategic stronghold! It's way beyond the norm!"

Lin Xia watched as they all chimed in, "denouncing" Venusaur's "crimes," and then looked at her loyal partner beside her, who, after being called out, simply gazed calmly at everyone with those gentle, deep giant eyes, even sporting a somewhat "innocent" expression. Lin Xia's smile grew even brighter, radiating a sense of composure and confidence that allowed her to control the entire area.

"Alright, alright."

Lin Xia waved her hand, interrupting their "appeal," a sly glint in her eyes.

"Since you're so 'afraid' of my old buddy... then how about this..."

He paused deliberately, looking at the five pairs of eyes that were once again focused on him, and said slowly.

"One against five, as usual. Venusaur... I don't need it to initiate an attack."

"Huh? What about defense? What about healing?"

Hu Liena immediately pressed for more information.

Lin Xia smiled slightly, a smile that shone brightly in the sunlight, carrying a hint of Taunt that made hearts race.

"Defense and healing... of course, I still need it. After all, it's part of my Martial Soul, my foundation. I can't just stand there and let you attack me, can I? But..."

His gaze swept over the crowd, radiating powerful confidence.

"I guarantee it will only be responsible for passive defense and maintaining a basic state, and will never take the initiative to interfere with your Beat Up me. Is that alright? Let me see if, after five years, the five of you working together can really force me to reveal my true abilities?"

Under the blazing sun, Lin Xia's words, imbued with absolute confidence and a powerful aura, instantly ignited the fighting spirit of the five opponents.

Lin Xia's declaration, brimming with absolute confidence, was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a tidal wave in the hearts of Hu Liena and the other four.

Why not let Venusaur take the initiative to attack?

Only defense and maintaining the status quo?

This is less a restriction and more a blatant act of looking down upon others based on overwhelming power!

"Okay! It's a deal!"

A fierce battle ignited in Hu Liena's eyes, and her voice was resolute.

She had never been so Covet to defeat this radiant young man before her, even if it meant outnumbering him!

She wanted to prove that no matter how strong he was, the brilliance of the Golden Generation could not be easily ignored.

"Hehe, Lin Xia, you asked for this! Don't blame us for going all out!"

Yan rubbed his hands together, his Red Soul Power already surging from his body, the scorching aura distorting the air.

The resentment that had been suppressed by Lin Xia for five years was now transformed into a surging fighting spirit.

Xie Yue remained silent, but his icy eyes were sharp as knives, and the two Moon Blades in his hands hummed softly, flashing with cold light, their fierce killing intent spreading silently. He wanted to respond to Lin Xia's "disdain" with his strongest stance.

Dugu Yan's emerald green snake eyes were fixed Lock-On Lin Xia, and a dangerous smile curled at the corner of her lips.

"Little brother Lin Xia, your sister's poison won't be spared just because you don't fight back."

Wisps of Sisi purple poisonous mist began to quietly dissipate from around her body.

Ye Lingling's cool gaze swept over Lin Xia, then looked at the Venusaur beside him, which stood as steady as a mountain. She gently raised her hand, and above her palm, a begonia flower with nine layers of petals, emitting a soft white light, quietly bloomed. Its Qing Ya and holy aura spread out, instilling a firm strength in her teammates.

"Nine Heart Begonia will protect everyone."

Looking at the five people who instantly entered battle mode and whose auras were perfectly aligned, Lin Xia's confident smile became even brighter.

He gently patted the thick carapace of the Venusaur beside him and whispered.

"Old buddy, remember our pact. Sun Wheel Guard, Endless Recovery; King's Rock, full power! Defense, you're in charge. Offense... I'll take care of it!"

"Da--na!"

Venusaur's deep response was as steady as a rock, and its large, gentle yet profound eyes shone with absolute trust.

Its massive body sank slightly, its thick limbs seemingly Ingrain to the Black Gold Rock ground, and a vast and magnificent aura of life and earth burst forth!

Battle begins!

Without any probing, the five people, fully aware of Lin Xia's strength, launched a Thunderous Might attack!

"Celestial Fox, activate! Charm!"

Hu Liena let out a sharp cry, and a pink halo instantly spread, enveloping the entire Martial Arts Arena.

Behind her, a huge and alluring phantom of a nine-tailed Celestial Fox appeared, its Charm eyes staring directly at Lin Xia!

This is her talent; combined with the enhanced Charm of her fourth Soul Skill, her Psyshock targets the soul directly, aiming to instantly shatter Lin Xia's fighting spirit and disrupt his connection with Venusaur!

However, Lin Xia merely smiled slightly, her eyes clear as water.

Having experienced the terrifying Psyshock of the source of Pollution Source —enough to corrupt even the will of a god— Hu Liena's pride and Charm were utterly insignificant in the face of his will, forged like refined gold, like a gentle breeze across a hillside, failing to stir even the slightest ripple!

He didn't even move an inch; he just stood there calmly.

"Invalid?!"