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"What? He defeated Yu Hao, whose Soul Power was two levels higher than his, without even releasing his Martial Soul?"

Quite a few people looked at Mu Chen in astonishment. Though the two were close in Soul Power Level, their actual strength seemed worlds apart.

"Isn't he a Power Attack System Soul Master? How is he faster than an Agility Attack System Soul Master—so fast that his opponent couldn't even react?" Another young man participating in the one-on-one matches looked at Mu Chen and Yu Hao in surprise.

Only by experiencing it firsthand did Yu Hao truly understand how terrifying his opponent was. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead as Mu Chen withdrew his fist.

"As an Agility Attack System Soul Master, speed and adaptability are what matter most. But your reactions and adaptability are still far from sufficient. You're not decisive enough, and your physical condition is too poor, making your Soul Power circulation and usage overly clumsy. Your bodily coordination is lacking as well. Even if you make the right judgment, your body still can't react in time. So, I think the most important thing for you right now is to improve your physical condition and reaction speed."

Mu Chen spoke calmly. Feeling that his words might have been somewhat inappropriate, he softened his tone toward the end.

Yu Hao was quite open-minded. He clasped his fists in thanks, and the two of them stepped down from the arena.

Elder Lin nodded from the side, then announced loudly, "Mu Chen wins!"

"Uncle Sword, Little Chen's speed just now has already reached the level of an ordinary Soul Ancestor, hasn't it?" After watching the match, Ning Fengzhi looked toward Sword Douluo for his assessment.

"Mm. This kid also used his own Self-Created Soul Skill, and his physical condition is enough to support such effortless use of it. Now, we'll just have to watch Little Chen's performance. I think Little Chen can take first place in the one-on-one matches, two-on-two matches, and team battles alike."

Sword Douluo smiled. His disciple was shining so brilliantly now, and he was filled with pride.

"Hmph! This is nothing but humiliating people! It was clearly a duel, yet he made it look like he was giving guidance!" An indignant voice rang out, drawing angry glares from quite a few female disciples.

"He was only kindly offering guidance, and Yu Hao himself accepted it. Why are you sticking your nose into it?" A female voice retorted directly.

"Exactly! All you can do is talk here. If you have the guts, fight Mu Chen and beat him! You're so much older than Mu Chen, yet you're only a Soul Grandmaster!" More and more female disciples spoke up in Mu Chen's defense.

Such a handsome little pup was being badmouthed by that guy. Naturally, these sisters had to stand up for justice.

Seeing this, Mu Chen sighed. He was just too handsome.

He then waited at the side. To be honest, these people seemed much weaker than he had expected. Or were his standards simply too high?

The following battles held no suspense at all. Mu Chen's opponents had almost no ability to fight back before him. His strength was overwhelmingly superior, earning cheers from the entire crowd time and again.

Ning Rongrong continued shouting for Mu Chen with all her might. Watching Brother Chen effortlessly defeat one opponent after another on the arena, the little girl blushed slightly and firmly etched his current image into her mind.

Mu Chen's Dark Gold Dreadclaw from his left hand rested near the throat of his final opponent in the individual matches, announcing his first-place victory. His opponent was a Soul Ancestor—one of the few Soul Ancestors among the younger generation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The opponent possessed level 42 Soul Power, nearly twenty levels higher than Mu Chen's.

Mu Chen had only won by using his External Soul Bone and Sword Qi. He had not dared to use his second Soul Skill at full strength; it was simply too dangerous.

Mu Chen had also encountered the person who had spoken ill of him earlier, but he did not target him. He was merely a clown, not worth taking to heart.

And Mu Chen claimed first place in the individual matches amid everyone's admiring and envious gazes. He was the youngest one-on-one champion in the history of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi stood and offered Mu Chen a few words of praise. He then criticized the other sect disciples somewhat, telling them to return and cultivate diligently, make up for their weaknesses, and so on. Thus, the individual matches came to an end.

Next came the two-on-two matches and team battles, though they would be held on the second and third days, giving those who had participated in the one-on-one matches time to recover their Soul Power.

The next day.

"Mu Chen, Martial Soul: Emperor Dragon Sword. Level 23 Power Attack System Soul Grandmaster," Mu Chen announced.

His opponents were a man and a woman, both over eighteen years old. The young man had a rather burly build, while the woman possessed a gentler temperament.

Judging by their relationship, they seemed to be a couple. He had not encountered either of them during the one-on-one matches.

"Nangong Tian, Martial Soul: Golden Lion. Level 36 Power Attack Battle Soul Elder!"

The burly young man announced his information, then activated his Martial Soul Possession.

His already robust body swelled further. His hair grew longer and turned golden, gradually taking on the form of a lion.

The female Soul Master behind him summoned her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul. Her third purple Soul Ring flashed as she directly boosted their Soul Power.

"Seven Treasures Turn, Glazed Pagoda Has: First, Strength; second, Speed."

Two beams of light from Ning Rongrong's rainbow-glowing Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda entered Mu Chen's body, and Mu Chen let out a breath.

A thirty percent boost to strength and speed was extremely noticeable. Moreover, it was a genuine increase in combat ability. It truly deserved to be called the continent's number one support Martial Soul.

Swift Shadow!

Mu Chen's speed instantly increased as he charged toward the two opponents.

Their opponents were a Soul Elder paired with a direct disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The Golden Lion Martial Soul was also a high-grade beast Martial Soul, and its strength could not be underestimated.

However, that female support Soul Master had reached the Soul Elder rank and could provide a forty percent boost to strength, speed, and Soul Power.

"First Soul Skill—Crimson Flame Lion's Roar!"

The first yellow Soul Ring of the opponent, who had already completed Martial Soul Possession, flashed. He let out a tremendous lion's roar, catching Mu Chen off guard and striking him directly.

His speed immediately faltered, and his mental power suffered an impact as well, leaving his mind somewhat dizzy.

The enemy female support Soul Master then boosted his speed. The forty percent enhancement made Nangong Tian, a Power Attack System Soul Elder, hardly any slower than an Agility Attack System Soul Elder.

"Brother Chen, he's coming!" Ning Rongrong shouted anxiously, but as a support-type Soul Master, there was nothing else she could do.

"Second Soul Skill—Violent Lion Fist!"

Nangong Tian arrived before Mu Chen. Golden light shimmered over his fist as he smashed it toward Mu Chen's chest.