Lightning and flames collided violently in midair.
There was no earth-shaking explosion as expected, nor any drawn-out stalemate.
The blue net of lightning that seemed capable of destroying everything melted like ice and snow upon touching the golden flames, swallowed whole.
Flames surged skyward, ferocious beyond compare.
Within mere breaths, the lightning filling the air had been burned away.
The lightning elements in the air were swept clean, leaving only extreme heat spreading across the platform.
As his lightning power was forcibly erased, Yu Tianheng felt as though he had suffered a heavy blow.
His second Soul Skill was broken, and the Soul Power backlash sent the blood and energy inside him churning.
He grunted and staggered back several steps.
Each step left a deep footprint in the hard floor.
The color drained from his face. Yu Tianheng forcibly swallowed the blood surging up his throat, his confident gaze turning horrified.
"How is this possible..."
Yu Tianheng stared at Chen Jin ahead, his eyes filled with unwillingness and shock.
His full-powered strike had failed to withstand even a single move from his opponent.
Inside the Great Soul Arena.
The clamorous stands fell into an eerie silence. The spectators stared wide-eyed, frozen like wooden chickens.
"What... just happened?"
"Yu Tianheng's second Soul Skill just vanished like that?"
After the brief silence came a mountain-toppling, sea-overturning wave of discussion.
"That was the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon's Thunderous Might!"
"He neutralized it with one palm strike? Just who is that captain from Blazing Fire Academy?"
"What terrifying flames. Even from this far away, I feel like I'm going to be roasted dry."
"Rank thirty-seven... Is that really the fighting power someone at rank thirty-seven can unleash?"
Doubts and exclamations intertwined, driving the atmosphere in the Soul Fighting Arena to another peak.
In the VIP seats.
Xue Qinghe leaned forward from his upright seat, his hands unconsciously settling on the white jade armrests.
Ripples stirred in his calm eyes.
"Ultimate fire..."
Xue Qinghe murmured, unable to conceal his surprise.
As the bearer of a god-level Martial Soul, Xue Qinghe's perception of fire and light far surpassed that of ordinary people.
The flames Chen Jin had just released were extraordinarily hot and carried a sacred power of purification.
That power caused a strange resonance with the angel Soul Power within Xue Qinghe.
"When did Blazing Fire Academy nurture a monster like this?"
Xue Qinghe kept his gaze fixed on Chen Jin, silently pondering.
Unlike the grim mood surrounding the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team, cheers had already erupted throughout Blazing Fire Academy's resting area.
"The captain is incredible!"
"Haha, so much for the world's number-one beast Martial Soul! It couldn't withstand a single blow against our captain's flames!"
The Blazing Fire Academy members waved their fists excitedly.
Huo Wu folded her arms across her chest, her exquisite face filled with pride.
A captivating light shone in her beautiful eyes. Casting a sidelong glance at the ashen-faced Yu Tianheng, Huo Wu gave a light snort.
"Weren't you acting awfully arrogant just now?"
"Now you know how powerful our captain is!"
Huo Wu's voice brimmed with satisfaction.
The frustration that had built up over Yu Tianheng's arrogance dissipated at that moment.
As she watched the tall, straight figure in white ahead of her, brilliant lights flickered in Huo Wu's eyes.
In the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team's area.
Dugu Yan slowly straightened, every trace of languor long gone from her alluring face.
Her emerald eyes stared at Chen Jin, her expression grave.
"Tian Heng, don't let your guard down."
Dugu Yan walked to Yu Tianheng's side, her voice deepening.
"This man's flames are no ordinary flames. My Jade Phosphorous Serpent Poison was purified even in the air."
"His Martial Soul is definitely above the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon."
The Shi Brothers also put away their contemptuous expressions. Their massive bodies leaned forward, their Black Tortoise Martial Souls stirring within them.
Ye Lingling stood at the very back. Though a thin veil covered her face, her clear eyes held a greater measure of scrutiny.
The atmosphere throughout the team grew exceedingly solemn.
Yu Tianheng drew a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the churning blood and energy within him, his face clouded with gloom.
"I know."
Yu Tianheng nodded. The contempt in his eyes had long vanished, and his expression was exceptionally serious.
"Heaven Dou Royal Academy, release your Martial Souls!"
At Yu Tianheng's command, all seven members of the Heaven Dou Team moved at once.
Boom!
Seven powerful waves of Soul Power erupted simultaneously, sweeping across the entire platform.
Yu Tianheng's right arm rapidly swelled amid the lightning. Blue dragon scales covered it as it transformed into a savage dragon claw.
Four Soul Rings, two yellow and two purple, slowly rose.
Behind Dugu Yan, the enormous phantom of a Jade Phosphorous Serpent appeared, emerald poisonous mist spreading around her.
For the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo, heavy Black Tortoise shells materialized on their backs, massive as mountains.
Ye Lingling raised both hands, and a pink begonia flower quietly bloomed, casting gentle light over her teammates.
Seven Soul Masters fully revealed their Martial Souls, their Soul Rings overlapping.
An immense sense of pressure once again enveloped the entire Great Soul Arena.
Faced with the Heaven Dou Team going all out, Blazing Fire Academy naturally would not sit and await death.
"Blazing Fire Academy, release your Martial Souls!"
Huo Wushuang shouted, his One-Horned Fire Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul instantly possessing him as flames surged upward.
Around Huo Wu, her dazzling Fire Shadow Martial Soul emerged. Four Soul Rings shone against one another, radiating scorching light.
The other Blazing Fire members also activated their Soul Power, multicolored flames blazing fiercely on their side of the platform.
Both sides stood with swords drawn and bows bent, a great battle ready to erupt at a touch.
Yet at this moment of utmost tension, Chen Jin raised his right hand.
The young man in white looked calm as he lightly brushed nonexistent dust from his sleeve.
"Stand back."
Chen Jin did not speak loudly, but his words reached everyone's ears clearly.
Huo Wu froze for a moment, looking at Chen Jin in confusion.
"Chen Jin, what are you doing?"
Huo Wushuang also knitted his brows, hesitation on his face.
"Captain, we're facing Heaven Dou. Their strength can't be underestimated."
Chen Jin turned to look at his Blazing Fire Academy teammates, a composed smile appearing on his face.
"For this match."
"I alone am enough."
Hearing Chen Jin's words, Huo Wu's beautiful eyes filled with astonishment.
Anxiety covered her exquisite face.
"Chen Jin, have you gone mad?"
"There are seven of them!"
Her red dress snapped in the waves of heat.
Beneath its hem, her long, straight, beautiful legs gleamed with a lustrous sheen.
She breathed rapidly, tracing breathtaking curves.
Her proud, fiery allure grew even more dazzling at that moment because of her anxiety.
Huo Wu had never imagined that Chen Jin would make such a decision.
This was the stage of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.
And they were facing the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team.
Huo Wushuang's expression changed as well, and he hurriedly stepped forward.
"Chen Jin, although your strength far surpasses others at your rank, this is a team match."
"There's no need to push yourself now."
"Blazing Fire Academy isn't here to make you risk your life alone."
As vice-captain, Huo Wushuang understood the importance of teamwork well.
Even after witnessing the move Chen Jin had used to defeat him, he did not believe Chen Jin could take on an entire elite team by himself.
In the end, Huo Wu stamped her foot and pulled Huo Wushuang back with her.
"Wushuang, let's retreat."
"Trust the captain."
Huo Wushuang sighed. Though reluctant, he also knew that staying on the field now would instead hinder Chen Jin's performance.
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