Concede?

The moment those words were spoken, the entire audience erupted.

Dongfang Linyue was equally shocked, but she regained her composure in an instant.

The host, who was presiding over the match, eagerly fanned the flames. "Wow, it seems this newcomer isn't just young~"

Audience Member A: "What?! An auxiliary-type Soul Master! Is this little brat here to die?"

Audience Member B: "That face alone could charm plenty of young girls. Why'd he choose to throw his life away?"

Audience Member C: "No, am I the only one paying attention to his Soul Power Level? He's so tiny, yet he's level thirty-one, everyone!"

A few seconds later, something even more world-shattering appeared: Xiao Xiao's Soul Ring configuration consisted of three Ten Thousand Year black Soul Rings!

Small scene, small scene~

Even Dongfang Linyue, calm as she was, wore an utterly incredulous expression.

The host swallowed, his voice no longer quite steady. "Alright, th-then this Soul Battle officially begins!"

People in their line of work had seen all sorts of grand scenes. It was one thing for an eight- or nine-year-old child to reach level thirty, but what the hell was up with three Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings??

Upon hearing the start of the match, Dongfang Linyue wiped away cold sweat that did not exist and fixed her full attention on Xiao Xiao. Meanwhile, Xiao Xiao casually swept his gaze over the entire arena, showing no intention of using a soul skill at all.

He was mainly worried that it would be boring if the match ended right after it started. No matter what level her Soul Power was, one soul skill blast and she would be done for. That was seriously no fun!

Only then did he casually shift his gaze to Dongfang Linyue and raise a brow. Had this kid been scared stupid? Why wasn't she using a soul skill yet?

After quite a while, Dongfang Linyue finally came back to her senses, but her opponent still had not used a soul skill. Even with three Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings, wasn't he being far too arrogant? He was completely looking down on her!

Hah! Her temper flared. "Third Soul Skill, Flame Burst!"

Xiao Xiao calmly stood where he was and watched her charge toward him. Although her third soul skill enhanced her speed, in his eyes, she was no faster than a snail.

She would be injured along with her enemy if she hit him—injuring the enemy by a thousand while hurting herself by twelve hundred. It seemed rather meaningless. Especially against a "genius" like Xiao Xiao, who completely crushed Dongfang Linyue~ Still, so as not to discourage Dongfang Linyue's determination too badly, he reluctantly gave her some face.

Then, only when Dongfang Linyue drew near did Xiao Xiao silently say, Third Soul Skill, Evil God's Guard!

PS: Ahem, don't worry. It's very unlikely that this brat Dongfang Linyue will be the female lead.

Dongfang Linyue was blasted backward by a pale purple barrier. Just being injured by her own soul skill made her stomach churn, and she spat out a mouthful of blood. "What?!"

Xiao Xiao merely smiled at her and said lightly, "Dongfang Linyue, just concede. You can't beat me."

Dongfang Linyue glanced at Xiao Xiao. Though she had long expected that she could not defeat him, she was truly unwilling to accept it!

PS: (The author's daily insanity) Hey, hey, protagonist, don't make your first love cry~ Sigh~ Where is morality? Where is humanity? Xiao Xiao, where is your money?

Xiao Xiao: Stop randomly pairing people up! Wasn't this what you wanted to write yourself?

Unwilling to admit defeat, Dongfang Linyue shouted again, "Second Soul Skill, Crimson Fire Surge!"

No need for much introduction. It had an effect similar to Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Laughing Chicken, except Dongfang Linyue's attack covered a wider range.

Xiao Xiao's barrier blocked it without the slightest fear, though it was only cracked by her attack.