Tianlin VS Yu Tianheng (2)

Tianlin glanced at the strip of cloth across his chest and sighed. "What formidable claw techniques. Is this one of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's inherited self-created soul skills?"

"That's right. This is Coiling Dragon Seven Claws!" Yu Tianheng withdrew his dragon claw and said, "I can tell that what you used just now was only a set of Basic Swordsmanship. There's no way it can defeat my family's soul skill. Aren't you going to use Seven Kill Swordplay?"

"Fine, then take this—Killing Intent Spreads!" Tianlin knew that Shushan's beginner swordsmanship alone could never defeat Yu Tianheng. It was time for him to get serious as well.

Dense killing intent gathered around Tianlin, sending chills down everyone's spines. Yu Tianheng knew that anyone facing such killing intent would unconsciously feel some fear.

Once that fear suppressed one's fighting spirit, combat strength would plummet. Therefore, this was precisely when one had to press forward in the face of adversity.

"Thunder Dragon Claw, Thunder Dragon Breaking Wind!"

Seven Kill Swordplay allowed only advance, never retreat. Naturally, Tianlin would not dodge at a time like this. Both unleashed their ultimate moves with their first soul skills activated, their power rivaling that of Soul Elders.

Sword and claw, ice and lightning collided countless times, leaving the spectators thoroughly exhilarated.

At that moment, Yu Tianheng suddenly changed techniques, turning his claw into a fist. Blue lightning crackled and roared without end as he gathered power. It seemed that, like Tianlin's, his first soul skill was not merely a State-Type Spirit Ability—it could also be released outward.

Yu Tianheng threw a punch, and a roaring lightning dragon head charged straight at Tianlin.

Tianlin raised his longsword high and slashed downward. "Frezing Snow, go!"

In an instant, the powerful power of Ice Seal neutralized Yu Tianheng's lightning. The two remained evenly matched.

"This is practically like watching a battle between a young Sword Douluo and Thunder Douluo." Meng Shenji sighed. Though the two were merely Soul Grand Masters, their strength was no weaker than that of Soul Elders.

"Xiao Tian, you really are formidable. My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon has never encountered an opponent in terms of offense. So how will you deal with this move? Second Soul Skill, Thunderous Might!"

Yu Tianheng finally used his trump card, his second soul skill. This was also a single-target attack skill, but its power was several times greater than Thunder Dragon Claw.

Several bolts of lightning converged into one, and a powerful electric current swept toward Tianlin.

"I have a second soul skill too—Icefire God Sealing!" Tianlin instantly summoned the powers of ice and fire, swinging out two arcs of sword energy that collided with Yu Tianheng's attack.

Tianlin used at least sixty percent of his strength in this strike, while Tianheng attacked with everything he had. Their powers deadlocked in the center of the arena.

"Xiao Tian, you truly are strong. My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon has never met an opponent in offense. Although you're using a thousand-year soul skill against my hundred-year soul skill, you have every reason to be proud." Yu Tianheng's confident voice came from within the lightning.

The two had now entered a contest of Soul Power. Without using his full strength, even with a thousand-year soul skill, how could Tianlin make up for a gap of four levels?

It was clear to see that Tianlin's icefire power was gradually being suppressed by Yu Tianheng's lightning.

"Tianheng has the upper hand." Many of those who had bet on Yu Tianheng's victory grew excited.

"Heh, it seems it's about time. But victory and defeat won't be decided by this strike!" Tianlin smiled faintly. As he spoke, he actually withdrew his power. Thunderous Might instantly lost all resistance and slammed fiercely toward Tianlin.

This frightened Yu Tianheng badly. He had never expected Tianlin to suddenly pull back his strength, and he anxiously shouted, "Xiao Tian, get out of the way! I can't stop my soul skill!"

Thunderous Might possessed terrifying attack power. If it struck head-on, Tianlin would be crippled even if he did not die.

"Frezing Snow!" At that moment, Tianlin instantly cast his first soul skill. To everyone's astonishment, he completely blocked Tianheng's Thunderous Might with only his first soul skill.

"Heh, Tianheng, you have no more chances now!" Tianlin pressed his advantage and swept his sword horizontally. Yu Tianheng raised his dragon claw to block it, but the immense force transmitted through the blade sent him flying halfway across the arena.

"Gale Force Lightning!"

An assault-type soul master was one who unleashed the strongest attack in the shortest possible time. Tianlin had cultivated his Basic Swordsmanship to an extraordinary realm; there was practically no delay between one move and the next.

Gale Force Lightning was the strongest move among Shushan's beginner sword techniques. The sword shot out swiftly, stabbing directly at the opponent's vital point.

Of course, Tianlin would not kill Yu Tianheng, so he deliberately shifted the direction of his blade slightly. The sword that had been aimed at the heart instead stabbed toward the shoulder.

"Thunder Dragon Body Protection!" Yu Tianheng hurriedly used the second form of Coiling Dragon Seven Claws. This was a defensive move. Lightning formed something like a glove around Yu Tianheng's hand, which then grabbed Tianlin's blade in an attempt to stop the attack.

"Tianheng, stop struggling. In your current state, you can't block my sword." Tianlin increased his strength once more. The blade slid through Yu Tianheng's palm, instantly leaving a bloody gash across his shoulder.

Though his palm was protected by lightning, it had still been frostbitten by the chill of Frezing Snow.

"What's going on? The situation suddenly reversed itself. How did Tianlin suddenly become stronger?" Dugu Yan was both anxious and confused. The originally favorable situation had completely changed after Tianlin withdrew his second soul skill.

"No, Tianlin hasn't become stronger. Tianheng has become weaker. Can you see it?" Meng Shenji asked Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin beside him.

"Yes. It seems Tianlin's second soul skill isn't merely an offensive move—it also weakens his opponent." The two nodded in unison. As Soul Douluos, their insight far surpassed that of the students.

"No, where's my Soul Power? Why can't I use it?" Yu Tianheng looked at his palm on the arena, finally realizing that something was wrong. He could feel that his Soul Power was still abundant, yet part of it could not be used—about seven levels' worth. In other words, his Soul Power was now only around level nineteen.

Once his Soul Power dropped, his attack power, defense, and speed would naturally decline as well.

"Tianheng, it seems you've finally noticed. My second soul skill is not just an attack—it can also seal Soul Power. During the time you used Thunderous Might to contend with me, I must have sealed at least seven levels of your Soul Power!" Tianlin raised his longsword and smiled. "Admit defeat, Tianheng. In your current state, you can't withstand my second soul skill."

Tianlin's second Soul Ring lit up again. He planned to use Icefire God Sealing once more.

Yu Tianheng was stubborn by nature. How could he admit defeat so easily? He too prepared to light up his second Soul Ring and clash with Tianlin once more.

But only then did he discover that his second Soul Ring was no longer the bright yellow it had been before. Instead, it had turned gray, and he could not use the soul skill at all.

"What? After my Soul Power dropped from Soul Grandmaster to Soul Master, even my second Soul Ring has been sealed!" Yu Tianheng was utterly shocked. Tianlin's second soul skill was a little too Overlordly Way.

"Damn, Icefire God Sealing is this powerful?" Even Tianlin himself was stunned. He knew only that it could seal Soul Power; he had not expected it to seal Soul Rings as well.

Yu Tianheng sighed, withdrew his Martial Soul, and said, "Forget it, Xiao Tian. I admit defeat."

He had originally wanted to give it one more try, but now that both his Soul Power and Soul Ring had been sealed, what could he use to fight Tianlin? He might as well admit defeat early and avoid getting hurt.

Hearing this, Tianlin also withdrew his Martial Soul. It had only been a sparring match, so stopping at the right point was enough.