Beating Ye Zhiqiu to a Pulp

On the other side, Shrek's Ma Hongjun and Xiao Wu also summoned their Martial Souls and Soul Rings.

Both had two bright yellow Soul Rings beneath their feet. Their configurations were clearly a level higher than their opponents'.

Moreover, the moment Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul appeared, its scorching and domineering flame aura clearly suppressed the opponent's ordinary beast Martial Soul.

Ye Zhiqiu's heart tightened. He had not expected that the two who had casually stepped forward would both possess hundred-year Soul Rings, and that the quality of their Martial Souls would be so high.

Worried that he had kicked an iron plate, he hurriedly raised a hand to stop the students who wanted to charge forward and asked in a deep voice, "I'm Ye Zhiqiu, director of the external affairs department of Canghui Academy. May I ask which sect's disciples you are?"

"We're from Shrek Academy," Ma Hongjun said, puffing out his chest.

"Shrek Academy?" Ye Zhiqiu froze for a moment, realizing that he had never even heard of the academy.

After all, Canghui Academy was a formally registered advanced Soul Master academy, so naturally it would not pay attention to an "uncertified academy" like Shrek.

After all, Shrek Academy did not even have the qualifications to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.

Upon hearing that they were not disciples of some major sect, Ye Zhiqiu secretly relaxed. At the same time, anger at being toyed with surged within him.

"Black Tortoise, Possession!"

He no longer hesitated. A flash of light passed through his eyes as he released his Martial Soul as well.

In an instant, a huge shell rose from Ye Zhiqiu's back, while his four limbs suddenly shrank by a third, becoming extremely thick and short.

Five Soul Rings rose from beneath his feet—one white, two yellow, and two purple. The might of a Soul King spread in all directions!

Although Ye Zhiqiu's strength was not particularly formidable, his fifty-third-level Soul Power was a fact. It forcefully suppressed Ma Hongjun and Xiao Wu's momentum.

Ye Zhiqiu said coldly, "You children don't know any better. Don't spout nonsense in the future. Go call your academy's teacher out!"

Dai Mubai placed one hand on Ma Hongjun's shoulder and walked to the front himself.

"White Tiger, Possession."

Dai Mubai's body suddenly expanded. White fur covered his entire body, both palms transformed into sharp tiger claws, and a ferocious character for "king" appeared on his forehead.

Four Soul Rings—yellow, yellow, purple, and purple—rose from beneath his feet.

Four Soul Rings! A Soul Ancestor!

The restaurant instantly filled with a chorus of sharp gasps. A Soul Ancestor this young was practically unheard of!

Dai Mubai sneered, "You think someone like you can meet our teacher? I want to see just how hard that tortoise shell of yours is!"

"Everyone, everyone, esteemed Soul Masters! Please, don't fight inside my little shop! It's a small business, a small business..." The owner hurried out in time, his face full of pleading.

While Ye Zhiqiu was shocked that Dai Mubai had become a Soul Ancestor at such a young age, the words "tortoise shell" also infuriated him so much that smoke nearly came out of his ears.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Fine! I'll properly educate you ignorant brats on behalf of your teacher! Let's go outside!"

"Just what I wanted." Dai Mubai headed outside first.

Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong immediately followed.

Tang San hesitated for a moment, but ultimately went outside with Xiao Wu as well.

Soon, both groups arrived at the empty space outside the hotel.

Dai Mubai and Ye Zhiqiu stood facing each other. A confrontation was about to erupt.

"Brat, I'll give you one last chance. Apologize, and this matter ends here," Ye Zhiqiu warned him one final time.

"You're so noisy," Dai Mubai said.

Before his voice had even faded, the first Soul Ring beneath his feet suddenly lit up!

"First Soul Skill, White Tiger Body Barrier!"

A pale golden barrier appeared over his body, increasing both his strength and defense by fifty percent. Dai Mubai pushed off with both feet and attacked Ye Zhiqiu.

"Looking for death!" Ye Zhiqiu snorted coldly. His first Soul Ring lit up as well. "First Soul Skill, Black Tortoise Protection!"

The huge shell on Ye Zhiqiu's back became even thicker and heavier as he prepared to take Dai Mubai's attack head-on!

"Boom!"

Tiger claws and tortoise shell collided with a thunderous crash!

Ye Zhiqiu grunted. He staggered back five or six steps before finally stopping!

His face was filled with terror. How could this boy possess such terrifying strength?

"A Soul King has only this much weight behind him?" Dai Mubai looked down at him contemptuously.

"Arrogant!"

Ye Zhiqiu flew into a rage, and his second Soul Ring flashed. "Second Soul Skill, Black Water Ice Seal!"

He opened his mouth and spat out an extremely cold, dark-black water arrow. It shot toward Dai Mubai, spreading out to envelop him and freeze him completely.

Everywhere the water arrow passed, the moisture in the air instantly condensed into ice crystals!

Dai Mubai retreated explosively, but the water arrow caught up with him in an instant, freezing both his feet to the ground!

"Third Soul Skill, Black Water Surge!"

Taking advantage of the momentum, Ye Zhiqiu refused to give him a chance to recover. His third Soul Ring lit up, and he suddenly thrust both palms forward.

A surging torrent of dark-black water crashed viciously toward Dai Mubai, who was temporarily restrained!

However, at that moment, the third purple Soul Ring beneath Dai Mubai's feet lit up!

"Third Soul Skill, White Tiger Darkgold Transformation!"

His body expanded once more. His attack, defense, and strength all doubled again!

He shook himself forcefully, shattering the frost binding his legs into ice fragments!

"Break for me!"

Dai Mubai slammed out with his right fist, meeting the surging Black Water Surge head-on!

"Boom!"

Fist force and water dragon collided with a world-shaking crash.

The water was blasted apart by that punch. Dai Mubai lunged forward and viciously smacked his tiger claws onto Ye Zhiqiu's crossed arms!

"Clang!"

Ye Zhiqiu was sent flying again!

"How is this possible?" Ye Zhiqiu's expression changed drastically.

He no longer dared to hold anything back. His fourth Soul Ring shone brightly. "Fourth Soul Skill, Black Tortoise Sea Suppression!"

His shell transformed into a huge shield over three meters in diameter, enveloping his entire body.

This was his strongest defensive stance!

"You've crawled into your shell?" Dai Mubai sneered, his tiger claws and kicks relentlessly hammering the Black Tortoise shield!

"Clang, clang, clang, clang, clang!"

A dense barrage of impacts rang out.

Ye Zhiqiu's blood and qi churned from the force of the impacts, and his feet kept sinking into the ground. Every time the tiger's claws struck, the light of the Black Tortoise Shield dimmed another shade!

"Damn it... Is this kid a monster?"

Ye Zhiqiu finally panicked. His fifth Soul Ring suddenly lit up. "Fifth Soul Skill, Black Water Ice Prison!"

He slammed both palms onto the ground. The earth instantly condensed into thick layers of black ice. Several ice pillars shot skyward around Dai Mubai, trapping him firmly inside!

"Hahaha! Brat, keep acting arrogant!" Ye Zhiqiu panted heavily, his face twisted into a sinister smile. "My Black Water Ice Prison can even restrain a Soul King. You're merely a Soul Ancestor, so just wait to be frozen into an ice statue!"

Inside the ice prison, the cold pierced to the bone, and Dai Mubai could not help shivering.

"You think this lousy cage can trap me?"

He took a deep breath, and the fourth Soul Ring beneath his feet finally lit up.

"Fourth Soul Skill, White Tiger Vajra Break!"

In an instant, all the Soul Power in Dai Mubai's body frantically gathered toward his right hand, compressing and condensing.

The attack power of this punch surged threefold!

"Shatter for me!"

Dai Mubai threw a punch!

"Boom!!!"

The platinum-colored fist slammed into the Black Water Ice Prison. The sturdy ice prison, which was strong enough to restrain a Soul King, exploded instantly as though it were made of paper!

The fist's momentum did not diminish. Under Ye Zhiqiu's terrified gaze, it slammed head-on into the Black Tortoise shield!