One Against Three

Xie Yue and Yan heard Teacher Gao Lan's question. They exchanged a glance, clenched their fists, and said together:

"We'll fight. How can we know we can't win if we don't?"

Han Bing's strength had made Teacher Gao Lan realize that unless they had a god-tier Martial Soul, they would probably be hard-pressed to stand against him.

Seeing how determined they were, Teacher Gao Lan nodded and asked Han Bing:

"Han Bing, do you need to rest for a while?"

In the battle just now, Han Bing's Observation Haki had improved by leaps and bounds. It was far more effective than practicing aimlessly at home.

Sun Haoran and the other student had been nowhere near as formidable as Xie Yue and Yan. Those two would surely help take my Observation Haki to the next level.

But with my Candy Spirit's first Soul Skill boosting me and Observation Haki working in tandem, the Golden Generation can hardly touch me as things stand.

Why not let Hu Liena join them too? If I face all three alone, wouldn't that give me even better training?

So he said:

"Teacher Gao Lan, I don't need to rest. I just have one request!"

Teacher Gao Lan heard him and asked, "What is it? Go ahead and ask!"

Han Bing didn't hold back:

"I think this is unfair!"

At that, Teacher Gao Lan instinctively pushed up her glasses. Yan and Xie Yue gritted their teeth, too. Facing a six-year-old Soul Master with only twelve ranks of Soul Power really was a little unfair. Neither of them could argue with him, so they said:

"Han Bing, it really is unfair to you. We're both Two-Ring Soul Grandmasters, while you're only a One-Ring Soul Master. It's not fair. How about this: we won't use our second Soul Skills. How's that?"

Yan swallowed and said it. Even giving it their all, they couldn't beat Han Bing; how could they manage after giving up a Soul Skill? But admitting defeat just like that would be far too humiliating. If they were going to lose, they'd lose in the Soul Fighting Arena.

Teacher Gao Lan didn't say anything, leaving them to work it out among themselves.

Han Bing immediately shook his head and hurriedly said:

"No, no, you've misunderstood. I mean it's unfair to you!"

The moment he said that, everyone present fell silent and stared at him blankly. They had more Soul Power and were older than him, so how could he say it was unfair to them? Wasn't he looking down on them a little too much?

Hu Liena was dumbstruck, too, gazing at him from the side.

Han Bing continued, "How about this: let Hu Liena join your team, and I'll take on all three of you alone. I still won't use my Second Martial Soul. Just seal away my five senses, then fight me. That should make it fair for you, right?"

Han Bing said it as casually as if it were nothing, but Yan and Xie Yue were grinding their teeth as they listened.

Even Hu Liena couldn't understand. One against three? And with his five senses sealed? Even so, his reactions and speed would drop drastically. No matter how peerless a genius he was, he couldn't beat them without using his Second Martial Soul!

"You! Han Bing, one against three? Are you serious?" Xie Yue asked angrily.

But if Hu Liena joined their team, they could use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Han Bing really was arrogant. Yan wanted to argue, but given Han Bing's strength, he had the right to say something like that.

The others finally snapped out of it, staring at them all in a daze.

"Teacher Gao Lan, is that all right?" Xie Yue asked her. Teacher Gao Lan pushed up her glasses and replied:

"You can decide among yourselves. As long as none of you have any objections, I'm fine with it!"

At that, Xie Yue and Yan exchanged a glance and each nodded. It might be a little dishonorable to win this way, but in the real Douluo Continent, who would ever talk to you about fairness?

Fine, Han Bing. Since you're so arrogant, I'll make you taste the bitterness of a crushing defeat.

Xie Yue pulled Hu Liena back by the hand and said:

"Come on, little sister. Let's fight Han Bing together!"

Hu Liena was reluctant to leave his side, but since things had come to this, she didn't resist.

"Fine. In that case, both sides can step into the Soul Fighting Arena and prepare for battle!"

Everyone watched them without blinking. One against three?

Was Han Bing really so confident, even without using his Second Martial Soul?

Everyone eagerly anticipated the battle.

Han Bing, meanwhile, was savoring the thrill of his Haki growing stronger. Only in a battle like this could his Observation Haki and Armament Haki improve.

Both sides took their places!

Seeing this, Teacher Gao Lan gave the order:

"Both sides, prepare! Begin!"

Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena instantly summoned their Martial Souls and entered Martial Soul Possession.

Han Bing revealed his Martial Soul, the Candy Spirit, and used his first Soul Skill to create three Speed Candies.

He planned to enjoy himself to the fullest.

The Candy Spirit consumed little Soul Power, so with his current reserves, making ten Speed Candies would be a piece of cake.

The three surrounded Han Bing. Xie Yue took command and directed the fight. He said:

"Han Bing, don't blame us. You brought this on yourself."

Then he launched the first attack.

Han Bing's lips curled into a faint smile. He focused completely and activated Observation Haki, predicting every movement.

He responded accordingly and dodged with ease.

Xie Yue was a little shocked. He wasn't slow, yet Han Bing had evaded him so easily.

Right, his little sister had said Han Bing's Candy Spirit's first Soul Skill increased his speed.

That explained it. "Yan, let's keep him occupied and give Nana a chance to charm him!"

Yan nodded and immediately attacked. He unleashed his first Soul Skill, and magma burst forth.

Han Bing covered both hands with Armament Haki and blocked it with ease. Then, guided by Observation Haki, he predicted and dodged Xie Yue's attack.

Hu Liena circled nearby, searching for a chance to charm him.

Han Bing, however, had sealed away his five senses. That made this an even more effective way to train his Observation Haki.

He was thoroughly enjoying the battle.

The three attacked again and again, combining their Soul Skills, but Han Bing managed to dodge each time by the narrowest margin.

Those watching from the sidelines were riveted. Han Bing was simply astonishing.

He could deftly dodge every attack.

As time passed, their Soul Power steadily dwindled. Xie Yue and Hu Liena exchanged a glance.

They nodded and decided to use their trump card: their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Demon Charm!

The two shouted and released their Martial Souls, merging them into one!

"Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Demon Charm!"

In an instant, the two became one, transforming into a towering demon with flowing red hair, its gender impossible to discern.

It wielded a pair of enlarged Blood Moon Blades and released a domain that filled the entire Soul Fighting Arena with red, hallucinatory mist.

Han Bing's lips curled up. He ate a Speed Candy. Great! This Martial Soul Fusion Skill was just what he needed to train his Armament Haki.

But instead of dodging, Han Bing charged straight at them.

He coated both hands in Armament Haki and threw a punch, clashing with Xie Yue and Hu Liena's Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Demon Charm.

His momentum was not the least bit inferior as he met the pair of strengthened Blood Moon Blades head-on with his fists.

The arena rang with a steady stream of "Bang! Bang! Bang!"—the sound of Han Bing's fists colliding with the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Demon Charm.

Han Bing was thrilled. He poured everything into his Armament Haki. At last, he could fight without holding back.

Yan stood beside him, completely dumbfounded!