Spiritual Power Breakthrough

On the arena!

Ghost Shadow's attack had already reached Li Fei. Li Fei pushed off with his feet and dodged to the right, his right hand forming a claw as he grabbed for Ghost Shadow's arm.

As the grandson of Phantom Leopard Douluo, Ghost Shadow naturally knew the weaknesses of agility-attack-type Soul Masters and had learned how to deal with them. His hands shifted in succession, changing his attacking hand from right to left and evading Li Fei's large hand.

With Soul Power surging forth, his claw struck directly at Li Fei's chest.

The sharp claw wind tore through Li Fei's shirt, revealing muscles that looked as if they had been cast from bronze.

Yet the expected sensation of claws sinking into flesh never came. Instead, it felt as though he had struck a block of solid granite, utterly unable to penetrate it.

Ghost Shadow stared at the spot he had attacked in disbelief and saw earthy-yellow Soul Power flowing across the surface of Li Fei's skin like streams of light, constantly blocking his attack.

"I don't believe it!"

Ghost Shadow roared and increased his Soul Power output. Dark light blazed from his claws, actually tearing through the layer of Soul Power around Li Fei's chest that resembled Gang Qi.

"Iron Block!"

At Li Fei's low shout, a faint pink hue showed through his skin. The muscles in his chest rapidly tensed, blocking Ghost Shadow's claws. A metallic clang rang out as the claws were effortlessly stopped outside.

Iron Block was something Li Fei had created based on his understanding of the Six Styles from watching One Piece in his previous life, combining the absolute bodily control granted by his Body Martial Soul with the Chaotic Wind Hammer Technique's control over muscles and force.

Its defensive power might not compare to the Six Styles of the One Piece world, but its advantage was that he could move freely while using it.

His right hand changed from a claw into a fist. Earthy-yellow Soul Power surged and churned around it, accompanied by a rumbling roar as he punched at Ghost Shadow.

Ghost Shadow's expression darkened. Warnings blared continuously in his heart, and he swiftly pulled back his hand. Like a cheetah retreating after a failed hunt, he rapidly dodged away.

Boom!

The fist smashed heavily into the arena, instantly cracking its surface and leaving behind a shallow pit roughly two meters wide.

"What terrifying strength! Is that something a Soul Master can achieve?!"

Ghost Shadow's pupils contracted as he swallowed hard, staring in disbelief at the shallow pit beneath Li Fei's fist. If that had hit him, he would have been crippled even if he survived. At last, he put away his contempt.

"Your Highness, you know this Self-Created Soul Skill?!"

In the stands, Sister Ying stared at Li Fei in disbelief as well. Seeing that Qian Renxue beside her was not surprised in the slightest and instead wore an expression of complete expectation, she knew Qian Renxue must have known about it.

"This doesn't really count as a Soul Skill. It's just an application of Soul Power. Li Fei once told me about an idea of his: condense Soul Power, then release it in an instant to cause enormous destructive force! I just didn't expect him to achieve it so quickly. I still haven't managed to do it myself!" Qian Renxue said with some pride.

"Condensing Soul Power, then releasing it in an instant. That not only increases one's power, but also consumes less Soul Power. It really is a good idea." Sister Ying watched the two constantly exchange blows on the stage, a look of realization appearing on her face.

This technique was precisely Tsunade's Super Strength from Fire Shadow. By improving his Self-Created Soul Skill, Burst Step, Li Fei had changed a method originally used to increase speed into one that increased strength.

But Li Fei could not achieve Tsunade's level of incorporating Super Strength into everyday life, casually wielding enough power to uproot mountains. At present, he could only complete it at the instant of attack, making it a half-finished technique.

"I can only use that technique Grandfather taught me!"

After exchanging several moves with Li Fei, Ghost Shadow felt increasingly stifled. His attacks could not break through Li Fei's defense, and he did not dare let Li Fei hit him. He could only keep dodging Li Fei's attacks.

"Second Soul Skill: Phantom Shadow Increase!"

His Second Spirit Ring lit up, and Ghost Shadow's speed instantly doubled. He began racing in circles around Li Fei, his arms trembling at high speed.

His next move should be a big one!

From the fleeting glimpses of his figure, Li Fei could tell that Ghost Shadow was in considerable discomfort. He guessed that Ghost Shadow had forcibly used some technique he should not yet have been able to use, which was why he was like this.

I need to be careful. My Soul Power is inferior to his, so I need to make full use of my physical advantages!

Not daring to let down his guard in the slightest, Li Fei took a deep breath. Soul Power began circulating through his body in a full cycle as his expression became incomparably focused, his eyes fixed firmly on Ghost Shadow's figure.

Victory or defeat would be decided in an instant. Ghost Shadow's next attack would be the key.

"Practically no openings!" Ghost Shadow, who had circled Li Fei several times, furrowed his brow, his face grave. Li Fei had kept facing him the entire time, making it difficult to find an opportunity. And keeping Phantom Shadow Increase active is draining my Soul Power too quickly. I can't keep this up!

I'll gamble on it!

"First Soul Skill: Phantom Shadow Flash!"

His First Spirit Ring lit up, and his entire body vanished from where he stood like black lightning. The nails on his right claw extended to more than twice their length as dim light continuously gathered around them!

Not good! He's more than twice as fast as before!

"Shave!"

Li Fei's expression changed drastically. The muscles in his legs and his Soul Power compressed and erupted at the same time, sending his whole body sliding two meters sideways. His concentration reached an unprecedented level.

In that instant, Li Fei felt as though the entire arena had undergone a subtle change. Ghost Shadow's attack began slowing down in his eyes, allowing him to clearly see the cold gleam on those leopard claws and the Soul Power surging from them.

I see it. The attack is here!

Li Fei twisted his body and clawed directly at the empty space to his right. Ghost Shadow's hand seemed to deliver itself straight into his grasp. With a pull of his arm, Li Fei lifted Ghost Shadow's entire body into the air.

"If you can't fly, you can't make use of your speed advantage."

Caught in Li Fei's grip, Ghost Shadow could not break free from the overwhelming force. His body was swung into the air like a sack before being smashed down toward the arena.

Bang! Bang!...

After slamming him down twice, Li Fei sensed that Ghost Shadow had lost the ability to fight and flung him onto one side of the arena.

"Battle Rabbit! Battle Rabbit! ..."

Seeing Ghost Shadow lying on the ground, unable to rise, many spectators in the audience began cheering loudly. They had witnessed Li Fei's victory together.

"The victor is our Soul Master, Battle Rabbit! Let us congratulate him on achieving eight consecutive victories at the Soul Grand Master Arena!"

The host checked Ghost Shadow and, upon confirming that he had indeed lost his fighting ability, immediately announced the result.

"Are you all right?!"

Li Fei took out a set of clothes from his Storage Bracelet and put them on, then slowly walked over to Ghost Shadow and extended his hand. He had also recognized Ghost Shadow's martial soul. Having lived in Spirit Hall for some time, he had met Phantom Leopard Elder and even sought his guidance on cultivation, so he naturally knew what this martial soul represented.

"I'll win next time!"

Ghost Shadow froze for a moment, then snorted coldly. Still, he took Li Fei's hand.

"Then you'd better work hard!" Li Fei pulled him to his feet and supported him as they headed down from the Arena Tower.