Lin Yan could feel a much stronger pressure emanating from the other person than from the previous two, and his expression became more serious. "Please."
At Su Wanqing's command, the third battle began.
Without any probing, You Lan immediately activated her strongest control. Her first and Third Soul Ring shone brightly one after another.
First Soul Skill: Vine Entanglement! Third Soul Skill: Ghostly Shadows!
In an instant, the ground of the entire Soul Fighting Arena surged violently, and dozens of thick, deep purple Ghost King Vine burst forth from the earth. Not only were they incredibly fast, but they also left afterimages as they danced, as if countless vines were attacking simultaneously, interfering with vision and perception. At the same time, a chilling mental fluctuation spread out, attempting to invade Lin Yan's mind and disturb his concentration.
The moment this combination of Soul Skill was unleashed, the audience below held their breath. This was the true strength of a top Soul Ancestor from the Plant Academy! The Ghost King Vine was far more resilient than the previous Green Vine, and the accompanying Mental Interference was extremely troublesome.
Lin Yan raised an eyebrow and unleashed his full speed, weaving through countless vines and afterimages. However, You Lan's control was extremely exquisite. The vines seemed to possess a life of their own, predicting his landing point and constantly tightening their encirclement. Although the Mental Interference failed to truly affect his tempered Sea of Consciousness, it still required him to be distracted to defend himself.
" Scale-Leaf Light Rain!" Lin Yan unleashed his Second Soul Skill again, sending countless sharp leaves flying towards the surrounding vines.
However, this time, the effect was much less effective. The Ghost King Vine was extremely tough; when the scale leaves struck it, most of them only left deep scratches, and a few managed to cut into the vine itself, but even those were difficult to sever completely. The vine's contraction speed only slowed slightly, but it still pressed forward relentlessly.
You Lan's eyes were cold and clear, Second Soul Ring lit up immediately. " Second Soul Skill, Venomous Barb Spray!"
The barbs on the Ghost King Vine suddenly detached, transforming into a dense rain of purple needles that mingled with the vines' attack, covering Lin Yan. These poisonous thorns carried a nerve-numbing toxin; once hit, movement would be slowed, with unimaginable consequences.
Faced with this multi-dimensional attack, Lin Yan knew that relying solely on his first two Soul Skill and movement techniques would be insufficient. A glint flashed in his eyes, and he made a decision.
He stopped dodging, and the blue light in his hand condensed again, revealing the Blue Silver · Sword Leaf containing the power of Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring.
But this time, his sword-wielding posture changed. It was no longer the previous straight thrust, but rather the sword tip pointed diagonally at the ground, his wrist slightly twisting to draw a rounded starting stance. A harmonious, lingering, and decisive Intent spread out from him.
Tai Chi Sword Technique!
This is a sword technique he developed by combining Tai Chi Fist boxing techniques from his past life. It adheres to the Intent of Tai Chi Fist boxing, using softness to overcome hardness and stillness to control movement, making it most suitable for dealing with this kind of dense and continuous attack.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
The poison stings struck first. Lin Yan flicked his wrist, and the Blue Silver · Sword Leaf transformed into a blue halo. The sword blade either pointed, carried, guided, or dissolved, and the swift poison stings that came into contact with the sword light were like mud oxen entering the sea. Their force was easily deflected and deflected, and they all grazed past his body, with not a single one able to get close to him.
At the same time, several of the thickest Ghost King Vine Entanglement him like giant pythons, attempting to bind him along with his longsword.
Lin Yan remained calm and composed, stepping on the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) positions, his Blue Silver · Sword Leaf drawing graceful arcs. He didn't directly confront the vines with force, but instead used the sticky, connected, adhering, and following power of the sword to guide the vines' strength.
A vine lashed out, but Lin Yan deflected it with his sword, causing the vine to change direction and collide with another vine that Entanglement around it, becoming entangled with each other.
Another vine attempted to Entanglement the sword, Lin Yan slightly twisted his wrist, making the sword slippery as if coated with oil. Instead, he used the vine's entangling force to Entanglement it, and the tip of the sword lightly touched the joint of the vine. That was a node where Soul Power flowed, and the vine trembled instantly at that point, losing most of its power.
No matter how fiercely or unpredictably the You Lan Ghost King Vine attacked, it was all neutralized, guided, and deflected by his seemingly slow but exquisitely refined swordsmanship. The Blue Silver · Sword Leaf in his hand seemed to have a life of its own, no longer a rigid weapon, but an extension of his arm and a manifestation of his will.
The audience below was stunned. They had never seen such a unique fighting style before. There was no head-on clash of Soul Skill, only a smooth and flowing rhythm and a mysterious "using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds" technique.
Su Wanqing's eyes gleamed with astonishment. With her profound cultivation, she could discern the underlying principles within Lin Yan's swordsmanship. "This is... Self-Created Soul Skill?! This child is truly a prodigy!"
Fine beads of sweat appeared on You Lan's forehead. She felt as if her Ghost King Vine was stuck in an invisible quagmire, all its power was cleverly diverted and dispersed by the opponent, leaving her with a suffocating feeling of having power but nowhere to use it. Moreover, the opponent's blue longsword was extremely sharp, leaving deep sword marks every time it came into contact with the vine. If it weren't for her profound Soul Power constantly repairing it, the vine would have been cut off long ago.
Unable to break through after a prolonged assault, You Lan gritted her teeth and decided to unleash her strongest attack. The last Purple Soul Ring on her body suddenly shone brightly!
Fourth Soul Skill: Ghost Vine Hell!
boom!
The entire Soul Fighting Arena trembled violently. All the Ghost King Vine instantly retreated into the ground. Then, centered on Lin Yan, the ground within a ten-meter radius suddenly exploded. Nine enormous Ghost King Vine, as thick as water buckets and with hideous ghost faces on their surfaces, shot into the sky like nine demonic pythons, simultaneously strangling Lin Yan from all directions! Their power seemed to crush everything in their path! At the same time, a powerful mental shock surged towards Lin Yan like a tidal wave.
This is You Lan's ultimate move; once caught in it, it's almost impossible for Soul Master of the same level to escape.
Faced with this deadly attack, a trace of seriousness finally flashed in Lin Yan's eyes, but he remained calm. He took a deep breath, and the surging Soul Power within him poured into the Blue Silver · Sword Leaf, causing the dark patterns on the sword to flow as if they had come alive.
He held nothing back, pushing the "circle" and "transformation" of Tai Chi Sword Technique to their limits. His body spun, and the Blue Silver · Sword Leaf in his hand drew one blue circle after another, large and small, intersecting in opposite directions, protecting him completely.
" Grasp the Sparrow's Tail," " Single Whip," " Cloud Hands "... Tai Chi techniques are used to their fullest potential!
The nine enormous Ghost King Vine crashed into the layers of sword circles, their violent power seemingly trapped in endless cotton and vortexes, being gradually reduced, dispersed, and guided. The sword circles and vine pythons collided, producing a teeth-grinding "hissing" sound and a muffled thud of energy annihilation.
Lin Yan's figure appeared and disappeared amidst the attack of the nine giant vines, like a small boat on a stormy sea, seemingly in danger, yet never capsizing.
Suddenly, his eyes flashed with a sharp light as he spotted a tiny gap in the intertwining power of the nine vines and a weakness revealed by one of the vines as it exerted its full strength.
"Break!"
With a low shout, the Blue Silver · Sword Leaf in his hand suddenly stopped circling. All his Sword Intent and Soul Power condensed into a single point, transforming into a fine blue line that was so condensed that it almost tore through the air. With lightning speed, it pointed at the core of the "ghost face" on the flawed vine!
Breaking through the surface with a single point! Tai Chi can also be extremely powerful and sharp!
"Pfft!"
The thin blue thread pierced through the ghost face without any hindrance and disappeared into the vine itself.
"Aww--!"
The vine seemed to let out a silent wail, then trembled violently. The immense Soul Power gathered on it instantly dissipated, and the entire vine withered and broke at a speed visible to the naked eye! The collapse of this one vine immediately shattered the balance force field formed by the nine vines, causing the entire " Ghost Vine Hell " to shake violently and reveal a huge flaw.
You Lan let out a muffled groan, her face turning pale. Her Martial Soul was injured, and the backlash from her Soul Power caused her to sway, almost losing her balance. The remaining eight vines also lost control and drooped down limply.
Lin Yan sheathed his sword and stood there, his breathing slightly rapid, but his eyes remained bright. He cupped his hands and said, "Senior Sister You Lan, you flatter me."
You Lan looked at the broken Ghost King Vine, then at the composed Lin Yan, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, which ultimately turned into admiration. She dispersed her Soul Power and bowed slightly. "Junior Brother Lin Yan's strength is outstanding, You Lan... concedes defeat."
The audience was deathly silent.
Several seconds passed before a deafening roar of exclamations and murmurs erupted.
He won all three battles! And his opponents were Soul Ancestor at levels 43, 46, and 49! Especially in the last battle, facing Senior Sister You Lan was close to Soul King, with her powerful Ghost King Vine Martial Soul and Fourth Soul Skill, he actually managed to break through and win with an unprecedented and exquisite "sword technique"!
Han Shuirou jumped up excitedly, her face full of excitement and pride, as if she herself had won.
Su Wanqing slowly exhaled, suppressing the shock in her heart. She walked to the front of the stage, looked at Lin Yan, and her eyes were filled with undisguised admiration. "Excellent! Very good! Young friend Lin Yan, you are not only exceptionally talented, but more importantly, you have a unique understanding of Martial Soul and combat. You won this challenge fair and square, and it was absolutely brilliant!"
She paused, then solemnly announced, "In my capacity as the Vice Plant Academy, I hereby declare that Lin Yan has successfully passed the challenge and earned the right to access our college's internal library to consult materials!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan finally smiled faintly and cupped his hands in thanks again, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Su."