Graduation Grand Tournament: Dragons and Tigers Clash (5)

On Arena Seven, a match that appeared to have a vast gap in strength yet unfolded with thrilling twists and breathtaking brilliance drew a great deal of attention. Li Yuansu, a level-48 agility-attack Battle Soul Ancestor whose martial soul was the Wind-Chasing Swallow, faced Li Huayan, a level-52 defense-type Battle Soul King whose martial soul was the Granite Shield.

A Soul Ancestor against a Soul King—especially a Soul King renowned for defense—seemed to everyone like a match without suspense. Li Huayan immediately assumed his strongest defensive stance, the heavy Granite Shield protecting his entire body as earthy-yellow Soul Power shone around him, steady as a mountain. He intended to respond to all changes by remaining unchanged.

However, Li Yuansu brought the traits of an agility-attack Soul Master to their fullest. His figure was as swift as Gui Mei, leaving afterimages all across the arena. The two short Swallow Feather Daggers in his hands struck like a Poison Snake's tongue, stabbing incessantly from every unimaginable angle at the weak points in Li Huayan's defenses—his ankles, the backs of his knees, underarms, and the side of his neck. Though his attacks could not break through Li Huayan's defenses in one blow, their unending, lightning-fast harassment drove Li Huayan to distraction. For all his strength, he had nowhere to use it and could only raise his shield in passive defense, his rhythm completely thrown into disarray.

"Buzzing around like a fly! If you've got the guts, stop and fight me head-on!" Li Huayan roared, fury rising in his chest.

Li Yuansu remained calm, his heart still as water, utterly unmoved. He knew this was his only chance. He continued to circle, patiently draining his opponent's Soul Power and patience, while his sharp gaze remained fixed on Li Huayan's every subtle movement, searching for