Qian Renxue Couldn't Suppress the Smile at the Corner of Her Mouth! A Frenzied Winning Streak!

"Oh?"

Xue Qinghe was instantly intrigued. She leaned forward again, curiosity gleaming in her bright eyes.

Just what kind of person could catch the eye of the mysterious and powerful man before her?

Who could earn his personal acknowledgment as worthy of being called a "genius"?

Tang Shuo met her curious gaze, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.

His thoughts seemed to drift back to the Star Dou Great Forest not long ago.

"Not long ago, I encountered an extraordinary woman on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest."

Xue Qinghe's heart stirred for no apparent reason.

Tang Shuo continued.

"That woman possessed peerless beauty and an exceptionally noble, ethereal temperament, like a goddess descending from the heavens."

"More importantly, her martial soul was the legendary, supreme Angel martial soul. Her strength was so terrifying that it far surpassed anything I had seen in my life."

"With such grace and such strength, I believe she is worthy of being called a 'true genius'—even a 'Demon Prodigy.'"

As his words fell, the banquet hall went silent.

For an instant, the smile on Xue Qinghe's face froze.

She had never expected it.

Tang Shuo had gone around in such a large circle, commenting on every outstanding young talent in Heaven Dou City, only for the person he finally mentioned to be herself!

And he had given her such lofty praise!

A true genius!

A Demon Prodigy!

A strange feeling welled up in her heart.

So... so this was what she was to him.

So during all this time, he had still been thinking of her and remembered her so clearly.

Ripples spread across Qian Renxue's heart.

She forcibly suppressed the turmoil within her, but the smile in the depths of her eyes could not be hidden no matter how hard she tried.

"Listening to you..."

Xue Qinghe lifted her wine cup, concealing the slight upward curve of her lips as she chuckled.

"You seem to admire her quite a bit."

"Your Highness's choice of words is quite fitting."

"For a woman of such unmatched grace, I imagine any man in this world would feel admiration upon seeing her."

Tang Shuo's tone was candid.

He recalled that fleeting glimpse in the Star Dou Great Forest: that holy radiance, that stunningly beautiful face, that noble bearing standing above all living beings.

Even with the composure he had gained from living two lives, he could not help but be captivated.

"Beauty beyond compare. Nothing more than that."

Tang Shuo murmured unconsciously.

That whisper reached Xue Qinghe's ears.

Seeing the admiration on Tang Shuo's face, joy continued to surge through her heart.

So he really did feel that way about her...

But before that joy could last long, an unbearably embarrassing scene abruptly leaped from the depths of her memories.

The Star Dou Great Forest...

In that damned forest, he had... he had seen her naked!

That bastard!

Could this absorbed expression of his mean that he was recalling that scene?!

In an instant, the smile on Xue Qinghe's face stiffened.

Her cheeks burned. She wished she could summon her Six-Winged Angel martial soul at once and beat the innocent-looking man in front of her senseless!

Xue Qinghe took a deep breath and raised her wine cup, using the motion of drinking to conceal the unnatural blush on her face.

Tang Shuo did not notice her unusual reaction and continued speaking to himself.

"Come to think of it, since parting with that young lady that day, I have never seen her again."

"I have always wanted to find her, but I do not know her name or background. In this vast sea of people, there is simply nowhere to begin looking."

"Your Highness, you hold a high position, possess extensive connections, and are well-informed. If you happen to see that young lady in the future, I hope you can pass along a message for me."

Xue Qinghe had only just calmed down when her heart stirred again at his words.

"Oh? What do you want to say?"

"Tell her that Shuofeng wishes to make her acquaintance and harbors no ill intentions."

"Also, I have a gift here that I wish to give her."

A gift?

Xue Qinghe's curiosity was thoroughly piqued.

"What sort of gift could make you take this so seriously?"

A gift worthy of his attention and deliberate delivery was surely no ordinary item.

Tang Shuo smiled.

"Immortal herb."

"Buzz!"

It was as if a thunderbolt exploded in Xue Qinghe's mind.

That was a supreme immortal herb said to exist only in ancient records!

Its properties were an especially perfect match for light-attribute martial souls, particularly the sacred attributes of their Angel clan!

If she obtained this immortal herb, not only would her soul power increase tremendously, but the quality of her martial soul might even evolve once more!

This man... he actually possessed such a priceless treasure!

And he wanted to give it to her?

Xue Qinghe's fingers tightened unconsciously around her wine cup.

After the banquet with Crown Prince Xue Qinghe ended, Tang Shuo's life returned to its usual calm.

The Crown Prince's Residence and the Great Soul Arena—his life revolved around those two places.

And as time passed, the name "Shuofeng" had already become a legend within the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.

After fifty consecutive victories, his winning streak continued to break new records.

Sixty matches!

Seventy matches!

Eighty matches!

Throughout the entire betting area, almost no one dared to place bets on his opponents winning anymore.

From the stands, cries of "Shuofeng" rose wave after wave.

Today was once again Tang Shuo's match day.

As usual, he wore simple black clothing and his signature silver mask as he slowly stepped onto the Soul Arena platform.

As his points rose higher and higher, the opponents matched against him by the system were no longer the Soul Venerables in their thirties from before.

Now, every one of those standing across from him was a Soul Ancestor-level powerhouse.

"The eighty-third one-on-one soul battle."

"Shuofeng versus Mad Lion!"

The referee announced loudly.

Thunderous cheers instantly erupted below the stage.

"It's Mad Lion! A descendant of that Immovable Wisdom King family!"

"I heard his martial soul is the Mighty Vajra Bear, a pure strength-type assault Soul Ancestor!"

"Now Shuofeng finally has an opponent! Let's see whether he can maintain his undefeated record!"

On the Soul Arena platform, a hulking man built like an iron tower stared fixedly at Tang Shuo with eyes like bronze bells.

"You're Shuofeng?"

"I heard you never use your martial soul or soul skills?"

Mad Lion's voice boomed like a great bell.

"Today, I want to see just how long your arrogance can last!"

Before his words even faded, four Spirit Rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple—lit up beneath his feet. His muscular body instantly swelled, brownish-yellow fur covered his entire body, and he transformed into a genuine giant bear!

First soul skill, Immovable Wisdom King Body!

Second soul skill, Mighty Vajra Palm!

Zhao Wuji roared and struck at Tang Shuo with a palm carrying the force of ten thousand pounds!

Facing that violent blow, Tang Shuo's figure merely flickered like a ghost, easily evading it.

He no longer relied solely on ordinary movement techniques as he had before.

His footwork shifted, afterimages of his legs overlapping as a cold and tyrannical aura spread through the air.

Myriad-Poison Fiend Legs!