Ye Han did not move his feet. The Sky-Piercing Spear spun rapidly in his hands.
The spear tip moved like a dragon in flight, shattering a light orb with a gentle tap, then exploding another with a flick.
White energy fragments scattered everywhere, yet not even a corner of his clothes was touched.
Dai Mubai clenched his teeth as his fourth Spirit Ring suddenly lit up!
White Tiger Meteor Shower!
Dozens of golden light orbs condensed at once, Heaven-Covering Earth-Blanketing like a torrential downpour as they surrounded Ye Han from every direction!
The Sky-Piercing Spear in Ye Han's hand swung even faster.
The spear shaft circled closely around his waist, blocking every incoming golden orb along a bizarre spiral trajectory.
The spear blade collided with the light orbs, erupting in an unending shower of golden sparks.
At the same time, his steps did not slow as he steadily pressed forward amid his defense.
This was the second form of the Nine Qingtian Forms: Coiling Dragon Spiral.
A defensive counterattack skill.
The long spear moved like a roaming dragon, crushing every attack around it.
Ye Han was incredibly fast, arriving within ten meters of Dai Mubai in the blink of an eye.
Then, the spear shaft spun to its lowest point before fiercely sweeping upward!
A crescent-shaped silver-white spear light swept out, shattering the incoming light orbs and carrying its remaining force straight at Dai Mubai.
Coiling Dragon Spiral combined offense and defense; it could block and kill alike!
Dai Mubai hastily crossed his arms as the White Tiger Body-Protection Barrier erupted at full force, a layer of white light covering his entire body.
Yet when the spear light struck, he was sent flying by Zhen and nearly fell from the arena.
Ma Hongjun panicked. Seeing Ye Han close in, he no longer cared about flying and immediately unleashed Phoenix Fire Line!
A pillar of golden-red flame spewed from his mouth.
After consuming the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Ma Hongjun's flames had become even more powerful.
The flames were so scorching that even the air warped and distorted.
Ye Han reacted instantly, using the spear tip's support against the ground to flash away with a bizarre movement just before the fire pillar arrived.
The fire pillar passed through his afterimage.
Meanwhile, the Sky-Piercing Spear in Ye Han's hand had completed its rotation during his dodge.
The spear tip drew a chilling arc, slanting upward from beneath Ma Hongjun's right armpit!
Pfft!
A dull impact sounded.
Ma Hongjun only felt tearing agony explode from his right shoulder blade.
The silver-white spear tip pierced out through the back of his shoulder, blood gushing wildly!
"Aah—!!"
Ma Hongjun let out a miserable scream.
Ye Han flicked his wrist, sharply raising the spear shaft and flinging him away.
Boom!
Ma Hongjun slammed heavily into the soul tool railing at the edge of the arena and fell below the stage.
It had all happened in the blink of an eye.
Dai Mubai's pupils contracted with a violent Zhen. Before he could react, the silver-white spear drew an arc through the air and stabbed toward him!
He had no time to dodge and could only erupt with the White Tiger Body-Protection Barrier again, thrusting both claws forward in an attempt to take it head-on.
But how could his defense withstand the Sky-Piercing Spear?
The spear tip pierced through the white light barrier and plunged directly into his right shoulder blade.
Weren't you good brothers?
Then let's make it exactly the same.
The same spot, the same force.
"Urgh—!"
Dai Mubai groaned as the spear's momentum lifted him off the ground, sending him flying backward into the railing with another heavy crash.
Ye Han withdrew his spear and stood still, blood dripping from its silver-white tip.
Below the arena, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun lay beside the railing.
Both clutched their right shoulders, their faces deathly pale and their foreheads drenched in cold sweat.
Less than three minutes had passed from the host's announcement of the Soul Battle to the battle's end.
The entire venue first fell deathly silent, then erupted in cries of shock that were deafening with Zhen.
"My god, another complete stomp!"
"Sky-Piercing Spear God! Sky-Piercing Spear God!"
Ye Han's fans were the first to react, shouting his title like mad.
In the soul master passageway, Oscar rushed out and hurried to Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's sides.
He had left the soul master waiting area the moment Ma Hongjun was knocked from the arena.
"Boss Dai!"
"Fatty!"
Oscar quickly made two Recovery Sausages and fed them to the pair.
Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong also hurried over.
Though they all wore masks, Ye Han recognized their identities at a glance from their clothing and distinguishing features.
The Shrek Seven Monsters were all here.
Ning Rongrong swiftly summoned the Nine-Treasure Glazed Pagoda. Two streams of light entered Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun respectively, boosting their Soul Power and easing their pain.
Flender also arrived at the edge of the arena.
He crouched down to inspect the puncture wound on Ma Hongjun's shoulder, then examined Dai Mubai's injuries. Suddenly, he stood and pointed at Ye Han on the arena, roaring:
"This was merely a sparring Soul Battle. Why did you strike so ruthlessly? Were you trying to kill them?!"
"Blades and spears have no eyes. If they cannot endure even such minor injuries, why come onto the stage for a Soul Battle? Besides, I already showed mercy."
Ye Han's voice was cold, and his expression did not ripple in the slightest.
The host hurried over and tried to smooth things over.
"Sir, injuries are unavoidable in a Soul Battle. Our Soul Arena has a professional treatment team, and the two contestants' lives are not in danger. Please calm down as well."
Just then, several staff members arrived, preparing to take the two away to the treatment room.
Flender wanted to say more, but held himself back. He merely snorted heavily before turning to leave with them.
Tang San glanced back at Ye Han, and a seed of hatred took root in his heart.
He had watched his companions get mercilessly crushed in front of everyone, suffering serious injuries.
"You dare hurt my brothers! Ye Han, you have chosen death!"
Tang San gritted his teeth.
He would make Ye Han pay for what he had done today!
Ye Han also looked at Tang San and sensed the killing intent in his eyes.
Unfortunately, the kid was too weak. He was only a three-ring Soul Elder and was not even qualified to stand on the same Soul Battle stage as him.
After getting utterly crushed today, Dai Mubai's confidence had suffered a blow, and he would not be able to take the stage again anytime soon.
He wondered whether Tang San had the guts to find other help.
The host announced the result of the Soul Battle. Ye Han continued his winning streak.
Without releasing his Spirit Rings, he had accumulated twelve consecutive victories, and every match had been a complete stomp.
The Shrek group returned to the academy late at night.
After treatment by the healers, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun's injuries had stabilized, but they still needed to recuperate and could not engage in intense combat anytime soon.
Ma Hongjun described what he had felt on the arena.
His spiritual power and Soul Power had not been suppressed; he simply could not fly.
It was far too strange, and even he did not know what had happened.
Even Yu Xiaogang, a master of theory, could not understand it.
If it had been a domain-type skill, then Dai Mubai should have been suppressed as well. Yet he had not been.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun had been utterly crushed and injured tonight, leaving everyone from Shrek in a foul mood.
Tang San was not sleepy. The scenes from the Soul Battle arena replayed endlessly in his mind.
He went to find Yu Xiaogang.
Yu Xiaogang was not asleep either.
How could he sleep when someone had appeared who threatened Tang San's future?
"Teacher, I want to challenge Ye Han."
"What?!"
Yu Xiaogang was startled.
After witnessing Ye Han's strength, Tang San still had such thoughts.
Yu Xiaogang knew Tang San was highly competitive and refused to admit defeat.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun had been beaten so badly tonight, and Tang San was deeply upset.
"Little San, are you serious? Don't act impulsively."
"Teacher, I'm serious. I don't just want justice for Boss Dai and Fatty. I also want to experience his Sky-Piercing Spear for myself."
"But you saw his strength. Even so, are you confident?"
"I might not be able to do it alone. I need a helper."
Yu Xiaogang frowned slightly.
"Other than Dai Mubai, Shrek Academy has no other student at the four-ring Soul Ancestor level. Where would we find a helper?"
"Teacher, it does not have to be someone from our academy. A friend or acquaintance nearby would do, as long as they are willing to appear with me."
Yu Xiaogang froze for a moment, instantly thinking of someone.
"Little San, you mean... Yu Tianheng, don't you?"
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