Rascal Rabbit Combination's First Victory

"Big brother, I was awesome, right?"

The moment they stepped off the Spirit Fight Stage, Xiao Wu said smugly to Ye Chen.

"Mm-hmm, my Xiao Wu is the best!"

Ruffling Xiao Wu's hair, Ye Chen replied with wholehearted agreement.

Afterward, the two headed to the two-on-two team spirit fighting area.

It did not take long before it was the Rascal Rabbit Combination's turn to take the stage.

There were more spectators in the two-on-two area than in the one-on-one section, and the atmosphere was livelier as well.

Even the Spirit Fight Stage was twice as large as the one-on-one stage. After all, with twice as many Soul Masters, they needed more room to fight.

At that moment, the host on the stage was announcing the competing teams.

"Fourth two-on-two match: the Tiger Leopard Combination versus the Rascal Rabbit Combination. Please look at the big screen for information on both teams' members!"

Tiger Leopard Combination:

Zhang Hu, Martial Soul: Crimson Flame Tiger, Level 47 Power Attack System Soul Elder.

Zhang Bao, Martial Soul: Shadow Leopard, Level 48 Agility Attack System Soul Elder.

Rascal Rabbit Combination:

Ye Chen, Martial Soul: Black Jade Divine Bamboo Staff, Level 45 Control System Soul Elder.

Xiao Wu, Martial Soul: Soft Bone Rabbit, Level 46 Power Attack System Soul Elder.

"Now, please welcome both teams onto the stage!"

The moment Ye Chen and Xiao Wu stepped onto the Spirit Fight Stage, they discovered that their opponents from the Tiger Leopard Combination both appeared to be around forty years old. One was tall and imposing, while the other was lean and agile. Their facial features were very similar, so they were likely biological brothers.

As for why their Martial Souls were different, they had probably inherited them from different parents.

"Both sides, release your Martial Souls. The spirit fight officially begins!"

As soon as the host finished speaking, Zhang Hu and Zhang Bao began their Martial Soul Avatars. Two yellow and two purple soul rings blossomed around each of them.

Both have the optimal soul ring configuration?

Ye Chen raised his brows, not expecting both of them to have optimal soul ring configurations.

Still, that was normal. Reaching Levels 47 and 48 in their forties might not count as exceptional talent, but it was decent enough. Their elders were definitely Soul Masters as well.

Even if they could not achieve the Limit Year, getting two yellow and two purple soul rings was not difficult.

Under normal circumstances, when a Soul Master failed to obtain the optimal soul ring configuration, it was usually with their first and fifth soul rings.

If one failed to raise their Soul Power to Level 10 during the six years at the Junior Soul Master Academy, then after graduation, they would be unable to enter an intermediate Soul Master academy. They would not have the ability to hunt a hundred-year soul beast alone.

Furthermore, without becoming an official Soul Master, one could not receive the low-level Soul Master Subsidy. Ordinary people had no money to hire someone to take them into the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain the soul rings they needed.

As for ten-thousand-year soul beasts, in a one-on-one fight, most Soul Kings were no match for them. Without joining a faction or finding a well-coordinated Soul Master team, it was impossible to obtain a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring. One could only make do with a thousand-year soul ring.

"Xiao Wu, deal with that power attack type first."

The Black Jade Divine Bamboo Staff Martial Soul appeared in Ye Chen's hand as he briefly laid out their strategy to Xiao Wu.

"Okay."

Xiao Wu nodded slightly.

On the other side, the instant Zhang Hu and Zhang Bao completed their Martial Soul Avatars, they launched an assault on the two.

"First Soul Skill, Nether Sharp Claw."

"First Soul Skill, Crimson Flame Tiger Assault."

One was a power attack type, while the other was an agility attack type. Against Ye Chen and Xiao Wu's control-plus-power-attack combination, they had to fight at close range. They could not give Ye Chen, a control system Soul Master, a chance to display his abilities, or they would definitely lose.

"First Soul Skill, Bind."

In an instant, Ye Chen unleashed his First Soul Skill on the agility attack type, Zhang Bao.

A phantom bamboo staff shot out from Ye Chen's body. In moments, it descended above Zhang Bao's head and struck down viciously.

Dong—

A dull thud rang out. Three azure rings immediately appeared around Zhang Bao's body, binding him in place and preventing him from moving.

"!!!"

Because the bamboo staff's direct attack power was not strong, Zhang Bao, whose head had been left somewhat dazed by the blow, quickly regained his senses. But he immediately felt that everything was going terribly wrong.

As an agility attack system Soul Master, his life was practically as fragile as paper. His defenses were not much stronger than those of a Food System Soul Master or a Support-Type Soul Master. If his movements were restricted and he could not break free, would he not become a living target?

Seeing his younger brother Zhang Bao unable to break free from Bind, Zhang Hu was also dumbfounded. But Ye Chen and Xiao Wu gave their opponents no time to stand there in shock.

"Second Soul Skill, Chaos."

The bamboo staff phantom descended and struck Zhang Hu on the head, causing him to lose his sense of direction.

Immediately afterward, Xiao Wu rushed forward and activated Waist Bow, directly hurling Zhang Hu hard onto the Spirit Fight Stage.

Bang—

Her body slammed into the hard Spirit Fight Stage. In an instant, Zhang Hu felt as though his spine was about to snap, blood immediately spilling from his mouth.

Then, without letting up after gaining the upper hand, Xiao Wu kicked the disoriented and dazed Zhang Long straight off the Spirit Fight Stage.

After taking care of one opponent, Xiao Wu did not linger and rushed toward Zhang Bao, who was Bound in place.

"Wait, I surrender!"

Before Xiao Wu could make a move, Zhang Bao, seeing that the situation was hopeless and that his side had no chance of victory, surrendered outright.

"Tch, how boring."

Hearing Zhang Bao surrender, Xiao Wu curled her lips. She had only just finished warming up, and her opponent had already given up. It was rather disappointing.

After all, this was not a life-or-death battle. Since the opponent had already surrendered, there was no need to keep fighting.

Hearing Xiao Wu mutter, black lines immediately appeared across Zhang Bao's forehead.

It was not that he lacked backbone; the opponents were simply too strong. Before he could even show what he could do, they had already dealt with Zhang Hu swiftly and easily. Even if he stubbornly held on, he would still inevitably lose. Since that was the case, why not surrender?

At the very least, surrendering would spare him some physical pain.

Didn't he see his big brother below the stage, clutching his lower back with a pained expression?

I just hope Big Brother didn't injure his kidneys! Otherwise, how am I supposed to explain it to Sister-in-law?

Zhang Bao thought to himself.

"I announce that the Rascal Rabbit Combination has won this spirit fight!"

Seeing Zhang Bao of the Tiger Leopard Combination surrender, the host immediately announced the result.

Afterward, Ye Chen and Xiao Wu registered their points, collected their Gold Soul Coins, and left the two-on-two spirit fight area.

By the time they arrived at the one-on-one spirit fight area, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun had already finished their respective fights.

Dai Mubai had lost, while Ma Hongjun had won.

Seeing the smiles on Ye Chen and Xiao Wu's faces, Dai Mubai knew they had won, and a wave of displeasure rose in his heart.

After all, he was the only one who had lost, while Ye Chen, whom he did not get along with, had won. How could he possibly be in a good mood?

Just then, Flander walked over with a broad smile on his face.

"Haha, not bad, not bad! Well done!"

Flander said to Ye Chen and Xiao Wu.

"Dean Flander, did you place a bet?"

For the shrewd, merchant-minded Flander to be so happy, something good must have happened. And the only good thing that could happen at the Great Spirit Arena was earning Gold Soul Coins.

Although Ye Chen and Xiao Wu were both newcomers, there were still bets placed on them, only the odds were quite ordinary.