Douluo Continent: I, Long Aotian, will not be a supporting character.

Excitement flashed in Jin Ni's eyes as she shouted, "Again!"

Immediately afterwards, the three spirit rings fused together, and Jin Ni once again used her Fusion Ring talent.

First, the second spirit ring merged into the third spirit ring.

"Golden Dragon Head!" The third soul skill after the fusion ring was activated instantly.

Black spirit rings lit up beneath her feet, and the third spirit ring suddenly burst forth with dazzling light. Jin Ni's fist was completely enveloped in golden dragon flames, and a lifelike golden dragon head appeared in front of her fist, its mouth wide open, spewing out scorching dragon breath. Her fist, carrying earth-shattering power, once again slammed towards Long Aotian.

Long Aotian's eyes sharpened, and the power of his Golden Madness bloodline surged once more, amplifying his blood energy to its maximum. He slowly raised his right hand, and the light of his second soul skill shone brightly once more.

On his left hand, a golden scythe slowly condensed. Accompanied by the dark golden light of the Heaven-Shaking Hammer, a shimmering golden scythe appeared in his left hand—the Heaven-Slaying Scythe!

"Take this punch!" Jin Ni roared, the power of the golden dragon head reaching its peak.

Jin Ni's punch, delivered in her "pseudo-unity of heaven and man" state, may have already reached the attack power of a Soul Emperor, and even a Soul King would likely find it difficult to resist.

Three months ago, when Long Aotian and Jin Ni sparred for the first time, with the support of his first and third soul skills, Long Aotian used the combined attack of his second soul skill, the Heaven-Shaking Hammer, and the Heaven-Slaying Scythe—the Ultimate Technique: Revolution of Fate—to directly confront Jin Ni's golden dragon head after she fused with her rings.

However, now, with the blessing of the "pseudo-unity of heaven and man" state, Long Aotian's original methods are probably insufficient.

"External soul bone, six golden arms, come forth!"

In an instant, six more arms, seemingly solid, appeared behind Long Aotian. With the support of these six arms, Long Aotian's overall condition improved once again.

Long Aotian neither dodged nor evaded, but instead gripped the Heaven-Slaying Scythe with all four of his left hands and the Heaven-Shaking Hammer with all four of his right hands, clashing them together and swinging them out fiercely!

A resounding clang, a clash of gold.

boom--!!!

A terrifying energy shockwave emanated from the two individuals, spreading wildly outwards. The granite floor of the arena was instantly ripped apart in layers, and dust filled the air, obscuring the sky.

Amidst the dust and smoke, Jin Ni staggered back a few steps, her face paling. The radiance of her golden dragon body dimmed considerably, and her right arm drooped slightly. Clearly, Jin Ni had been at a disadvantage in this attack.

Long Aotian stood rooted to the spot, his dark golden protective shield remaining perfectly still. With the enhancement of his external soul bone, first soul skill, and third soul skill, he managed to withstand Jin Ni's golden dragon head attack.

The audience below the stage was already in shock. An external soul bone, such a precious treasure of the Blood River, actually appeared in the freshman assessment competition.

For a time, people's hearts were unsettled.

Seeing this, Mu Lian slightly unleashed her aura, suppressing the commotion below, and said, "I never expected Ao Tian to have such a great opportunity. His external soul bone has completely merged with his main body, becoming inseparable and an integral part of his body. As expected of the chief disciple of the Body Sect, he is truly a formidable young talent!"

Mu Lian's words served two purposes: first, to explain that Long Aotian's external soul bone had already been completely fused, and even if someone were to take it away, it could not be fused again; second, to point out Long Aotian's status as the chief disciple of the Body Sect. Mu Lian was all too aware of the allure of external soul bones to soul masters, and her words were naturally meant to serve as a wake-up call for everyone present.

However, since Long Aotian chose to expose his external soul bone during the assessment, he had nothing to fear. He would have to use his own power sooner or later. Besides, even if others had designs on him, he was not afraid. If a powerful person attacked, the academy had a vice dean at the level of a Super Douluo, and his parents were currently overseeing things in the nearby Heavenly Soul Imperial City. They would be there to defend him.

As for the weak, with Long Aotian's strength, he can contend with them on his own. Even if he encounters a Soul Emperor now, Long Aotian can put up a short fight and escape is absolutely no problem.

Back on the field, Jin Ni looked at Long Aotian, who hadn't moved an inch. Instead of being discouraged, Jin Ni smiled excitedly: "Impressive! Long Aotian, I didn't expect you to have such a trump card as an external soul bone! But I haven't given up yet."

As she spoke, her soul power surged once more, still the third soul ring after the fusion, but this time it wasn't a fist, but a palm raised like a knife.

Golden soul power condensed in her palm, transforming into a three-foot-long golden dragon blade, its blade gleaming and exuding a sharp aura capable of cutting through the air.

Created my own soul skill!

Jin Ni actually created a new move called Golden Dragon Blade by transforming her third soul skill through self-created soul skill.

If the Golden Dragon Head represents ultimate power and oppression, then the Golden Dragon Blade represents ultimate sharpness and destruction.

Jin Ni's figure transformed into a golden light once again. This time, she no longer launched a direct attack, but instead moved erratically, continuously slashing out with her palms and blades. Golden blade shadows rained down on Long Aotian like a storm.

Long Aotian's eyes narrowed slightly, and the power of his Golden Madness continued to surge as he alternately wielded the Heaven-Shaking Hammer and the Heaven-Slaying Scythe.

clang!clang!clang!

With each collision, Jin Ni and Jin Ni's arms went numb from the impact.

Just as Jin Ni's golden palm strike was about to hit him again, Long Aotian suddenly changed his move.

He slammed his right hand's Heaven-Shaking Hammer into the ground, and a burst of dark golden light erupted. The defensive power of his third soul skill instantly spread out, forming a huge golden shield that firmly blocked Jin Ni's palm strike.

At the same time, he condensed the Heaven-Slaying Scythe in his left hand to its fullest extent and slashed towards Jin Ni's side.

Jin Ni's expression changed, and she hurriedly dodged to the side, but she was still struck by the blade of the Heaven-Slaying Scythe. The sharp aura directly invaded her body, and she staggered.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Long Aotian lunged forward, his left hand gently flicking the Heaven-Slaying Scythe to deflect Jin Ni's palm strike, while his right hand lightly tapped the handle of the Heaven-Shaking Hammer on Jin Ni's shoulder.

A gentle yet irresistible force surged through Jin Ni, causing her entire body to go numb. Her soul power instantly became stagnant, and she staggered back several steps before collapsing to the ground.

As the dust settled in the arena, Long Aotian slowly withdrew his martial spirit, the golden light around him faded, and he returned to his original appearance.

He walked up to Jin Ni and extended his hand.

Jin Ni looked up at him, a helpless yet admiring smile on her face. She reached out and took his hand, and he pulled her up.

"I've lost, I've lost. I never expected you to have such a trump card as an external soul bone. It's been three months, and you haven't used it even once." Jin Ni rubbed her shoulders and grinned. "This time, I admit defeat wholeheartedly."

Long Aotian smiled and said, "I am truly flattered that you have won over our proud Golden Dragon Girl."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Seeing that the two had already decided the winner, the proctor, Lord Grim, announced: "The champion of the first-year freshman assessment at Imperial Academy is Long Aotian from Class One. Congratulations!"

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.