Oscar's Resolve Shattered

With that, Ma Hongjun charged at Ning Rongrong without another word.

Ma Hongjun was as fast as a crazed wild boar, reaching the middle of the arena in the blink of an eye.

"Ah! Brother Ye, save me!"

Ning Rongrong screamed and crouched on the ground with her hands over her head, not daring to face Ma Hongjun.

"First Soul Skill: Hell Stab."

The Martial Soul behind Qin Ye transformed into an agile spirit cat. After activating his First Soul Skill, Qin Ye's speed doubled.

In another blink of an eye, Qin Ye flashed in front of Ma Hongjun.

"Want to touch my woman? In your dreams!"

Bam!

A sharp claw swept down, sending the completely unprepared Ma Hongjun flying backward. He crashed heavily onto the arena floor.

"W-women. I can't hold it in anymore. Give me a woman!"

Ma Hongjun stood up, ignoring his wounds entirely, as though he could no longer feel any pain.

"Give me that girl now! Or I'll fucking kill you!"

Ma Hongjun truly intended to kill Qin Ye now. Phoenix Evil Fire churned within his chest, and scorching waves of heat radiated from his entire body.

Oscar stood right behind Ma Hongjun. All he needed to do was quietly take two steps forward and strike him from behind to knock him unconscious in his enraged state.

Oscar rose to his feet and stared at the red waves of heat around Ma Hongjun, but he remained rooted to the spot in a daze.

It wasn't that Oscar didn't want to act. He lacked the courage to take that step. The Heart Demon had disturbed his mind, leaving him unable to make a firm decision.

At that moment, Oscar's eyes held nothing but endless hesitation and confusion. Should he choose his brother or his first love? Should he act or not?

While Oscar was still hesitating, Flender suddenly flew from the stands into the arena and knocked Ma Hongjun unconscious with a chop of his hand.

"Referee, the Grilled Sausage Combination concedes this match. If this continues, there'll be no saving this little fellow."

Flender's status as a Soul Saint carried considerable weight in the Great Soul Arena, and the referee had also noticed Ma Hongjun's abnormal condition.

Not wanting any additional complications, the referee hurriedly announced the result.

"I declare the winners of this doubles match-the Seven Hearts Combination!"

Pop!

Celebratory fireworks marking ten consecutive victories burst beneath the Great Soul Arena's ceiling! Colorful streamers rained down from above.

Qin Ye's name appeared on the Great Soul Arena's scoreboard, dominating the entire screen! The striking golden lettering was like a champion taking an enemy commander's head amid an army of thousands! Every part of it proclaimed Qin Ye's prestige and strength!

At the same time, the Great Soul Arena would award Qin Ye the title of Ten-Victory King.

This title entitled Qin Ye to treatment befitting a Six-Ring Soul Emperor in any city with a Great Soul Arena, an honor no amount of money could buy.

In the stands, Zhu Yan gazed enviously at the striking lettering on the screen, just like the other contestants.

"Ten consecutive victories. A one-hundred-percent win rate."

"This Qin Ye really is strong."

Qin Ye regarded the striking win rate on the screen as though it were the most ordinary thing in the world.

In Slaughter City, who among the living didn't have a one-hundred-percent win rate? One slipup, and you could bid that brutal arena farewell.

I've already secured the bronze medal. Once I return from the Star Dou Great Forest, I can try for the Silver Soul Fighter medal.

Flender hurried away with the unconscious Ma Hongjun over his shoulder, leaving only a rushed remark before departing.

"Take care of yourselves tonight. I'm going to treat Ma Hongjun. Any later, and this brat's cultivation foundation will be ruined."

With that, Flender left the Great Soul Arena.

Qin Ye looked at the dazed, distracted Oscar and slowly walked past him.

As he drew close to Oscar's ear, Qin Ye paused briefly and spoke.

"Your performance was disappointing, Oscar."

"What?"

"What kind of man are you if you can't even protect the person you like? You clearly had a chance to stop Ning Rongrong from getting hurt, but what were you doing?"

"You were hesitating, doubting yourself, waiting for someone else to save the woman you love. Why not simply give Rongrong up, then? Let someone more worthy love her?"

Qin Ye left Oscar with a final statement.

"I know you like Rongrong, but you don't deserve her."

"I won't let her marry a coward."

"I'm the one who can make her happy. As for you, give up."

Qin Ye strode toward the edge of the arena, remembering to wave to Ning Rongrong behind him.

"Come on, Rongrong. Let's head down and rest."

"Okay! I'm coming, Brother Ye! Wait for me!"

Oscar watched Ning Rongrong's exquisitely beautiful, fairy-like figure pass right by him. At that moment, he could do nothing but watch her rush into Qin Ye's arms, hug his arm affectionately, and flirt with him.

"Brother Ye, thanks to you, we've already won three matches in a row. This feels amazing."

"It's only three consecutive wins. Our goal is a hundred. As long as I'm here, we'll be an undefeated legend."

"Mm-hmm! You're amazing, Brother Ye!"

Crack!

Oscar's heart shattered completely.

Ding! Oscar's corruption value +40.

Oscar's current corruption value: 40.

Total accumulated corruption value: 140 points.

Forty points of corruption value all at once? Has Oscar's resolve shattered?

Qin Ye had thought thirty points would be the limit for Oscar's corruption value, but now it seemed his words had dealt Oscar quite a heavy blow.

"Master, you're so naughty. You were the one who told me to stop Oscar from acting, yet you still went and humiliated him. You're just so bad."

The Heart Demon spoke in a coquettish tone within Qin Ye's Sea of Consciousness.

"What? Do you have a problem with that?"

"Not at all. A naughty master is my favorite."

"Heh." A scornful smile curled Qin Ye's lips. "All right, if you've got something to say, say it. If you've got a fart to let out, let it out. I'm tired, and I'm not in the mood to play with you."

Whenever the Heart Demon spoke first, there was always something it wanted from Qin Ye. He was already accustomed to this.

"Um, Master, do you remember Zhu Yan?"

"Oh, I remember. What about her? Has that woman given in?"

Qin Ye asked curiously.

"Here's the situation. Zhu Yan is currently debating whether to join you, Master. She's at the corner on the left right now, hesitating. I think you need to take the initiative."

Hearing this, Qin Ye lowered his head and considered it.

"Mm, that makes sense."

Qin Ye glanced at Ning Rongrong beside him.

"Rongrong, I need to use the restroom. Go back and rest first. I'll be back soon."

"Oh, okay. I'll go ahead, then. See you, Brother Ye."

Ning Rongrong suspected nothing and remembered to wave to Qin Ye before leaving.

Once Ning Rongrong disappeared around the corner, Qin Ye immediately turned and headed down the passage on the left.

What should I do? Should I really agree to his terms? If I really become his subordinate, what will he do to me? Will he go even further than Zhu She did?

Zhu Yan rubbed her rosy little hands together, her little heart already taut with nerves.

She didn't know what kind of person Qin Ye was. She only knew that he was strong, had many women around him who were all prettier than her, and was extremely wealthy.

How could she possibly work with a man like him, who lacked neither fame nor status, wealth nor women?

Or, to put it more bluntly-

What did she have that could possibly catch Qin Ye's interest?