Among his peers, apart from Yu Tianhuang, his pride would never allow anyone else to be above him.
He was determined to take this opportunity to challenge Wang Qiu'er.
Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian leaned against the railing on the right side of the deck, facing the crowd. Ning Tian teased the chubby thunder beast with her slender fingers, a faint smile occasionally appearing on her face. After a month of being well-fed and cared for, the thunder beast had become quite plump. Its yellow fur was becoming increasingly lustrous.
Yesterday on Poseidon Island, with a group of powerful elders of the Poseidon Pavilion present, the two of them had a secret rendezvous by the lake, allowing the Thunder Beast free rein to roam all night. The Thunder Beast seemed exceptionally happy about this, and is full of energy today.
Suddenly, Cao Jinxuan and Zhou Sichen approached Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian with chuckles. Compared to the seemingly harmless Thunder Beast, they were more concerned about Wang Qiu'er.
Although Wang Qiu'er's expression was somewhat cold, her top-tier beauty was undeniable, drawing their frequent attention.
Cao Jinxuan lowered his voice and asked Xu Zihuang, "Captain, who is this? Judging from your and Ning Tian's expressions, you don't seem surprised to see her here at all. Did you know each other before?"
As he spoke, he raised an eyebrow, his eyes glancing at Wang Qiu'er not far away.
Cao Jinxuan and Zhou Sichen were the two brothers who accepted Xu Zihuang's role as team leader the fastest.
"She just entered the Inner Academy recently. A month ago, we teamed up with her to hunt soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest." Xu Zihuang smiled meaningfully, leaving the rest of his words.
Ning Tian, standing to the side, smiled without saying a word.
Zhou Sichen and Cao Jinxuan both noticed the deeper meaning in Xu Zihuang's eyes, but were somewhat puzzled. Just then, they felt Wang Qiu'er's indifferent gaze, and immediately tensed up, no longer asking any further questions.
Before they knew it, the ferry had arrived at the lakeside path on the shore. Everyone disembarked and headed towards the Soul Arena.
The Soul Arena was clearly prepared, having cleared out the entire area, leaving it completely empty. The Shrek Academy team, consisting of thirteen members, plus Zhang Lexuan, made a total of fourteen.
As the team leader, Zhang Lexuan will also serve as a referee in the upcoming matches and exchanges.
Zhang Lexuan led everyone to the north side of the Soul Arena and reminded them, "Beibei and the others will be here in a while. Before that, you should prepare yourselves. In order to familiarize yourselves with the rules of this year's All-Continent Youth Soul Master Tournament, today's sparring will be in the form of an individual elimination tournament."
At this point, Dai Huabin finally made his move, suddenly stepping forward.
"Senior Sister, I'd like to ask, what criteria were used to appoint the team's captain and vice-captain?"
Zhang Lexuan smiled gently and said, "Of course, it's based on strength. Tianhuang and Wang Qiu'er are the only two Soul Emperors in the team, so they should naturally serve as the team's captain and vice-captain."
Although she had a conflict with Wang Qiu'er, it was purely for the safety of the team. It wouldn't have led her to target Wang Qiu'er because of that.
Dai Huabin said in a deep voice, "Rank is not the same as strength. I have no objection to Yu Tianhuang being the captain, but we are not familiar with Wang Qiu'er. If she is to be the vice captain, she should at least prove that her strength is greater than ours."
Zhang Lexuan's smile remained unchanged. She understood Dai Huabin's stubborn personality and didn't see anything wrong with it. Bringing the issue out in the open was actually more conducive to resolving it.
Before Zhang Lexuan could speak, Wang Qiu'er had already given Dai Huabin a cold look.
"How do you want me to prove it?"
“You can beat me in a head-on one-on-one fight.” Dai Huabin met Wang Qiu’er’s gaze head-on.
Wang Qiu'er snorted dismissively.
"It's very simple."
Dai Huabin's gaze sharpened, and he clenched his fists.
“In that case, before Beibei and the others arrive, Wang Qiu’er and Dai Huabin, you two should have a one-on-one soul battle first.” At this moment, Zhang Lexuan magnanimously stepped back to the edge of the arena.
"I'll be the referee, you can do whatever you want."
The others followed behind Zhang Lexuan, but their gazes all converged on the center of the arena. Zhou Sichen and Cao Jinxuan, who were already very concerned about Wang Qiu'er, wore strange expressions.
This girl's temper seems completely at odds with her appearance. She looks aloof and reserved, but how could she have such a fiery temper?
Xie Huanyue wore a sly smile, also curious about Wang Qiu'er's strength. Now that Dai Huabin was making a move, he figured he'd just watch the show.
The remaining eight female trainees in the group, perhaps because they were more sensitive, did not show such significant changes in expression.
Wang Qiu'er and Dai Huabin arrived at opposite ends of the venue, gazing at each other from afar.
Seeing the two of them stand still, Zhang Lexuan shouted loudly, "Begin!"
Just as Zhang Lexuan's voice rang out, Wang Qiu'er moved. A blinding golden light suddenly erupted from her body. She stomped her left foot hard on the ground, and the earth seemed to be trampled by a giant dragon, emitting a chilling roar. Within a five-meter radius, the ground instantly collapsed, and cracks spread for more than ten meters.
Using the force of that step, Wang Qiu'er's body shot out like a golden lightning bolt. Her speed was so great that she left a series of afterimages in the center of the arena.
Zhou Sichen and Cao Jinxuan were so shocked they couldn't close their mouths, and subconsciously swallowed. Looking at the granite field that Wang Qiu'er had stomped on and sank deep, they now understood the deeper meaning behind Yu Tianhuang and Ning Tian's smiles earlier.
That's so brutal!
Zhou Sichen murmured, "Is this something a human soul master can do?"
"And she hadn't even released her martial spirit when she exerted her power just now." Cao Jinxuan's voice trembled slightly.
The hundred-meter distance was covered in an instant. As she rushed towards Dai Huabin, a high-pitched dragon roar resounded, and Wang Qiu'er released her martial spirit, her entire body shining with a dazzling golden light.
Although her martial soul was clearly a beast martial soul, she unusually did not exhibit any martial soul possession. Instead, she fused with herself in a special way.
In Xu Zihuang's memories of his previous life, after Ice Emperor became Huo Yuhao's second martial soul, the characteristics of martial soul possession would no longer appear. However, this was entirely because Ice Emperor was not a martial soul that Huo Yuhao originally possessed, and therefore could not perfectly integrate with it.
When a Soul Master's cultivation surpasses level 95 and they enter the Super Douluo realm, they can unleash their Martial Soul True Body in a different way. While they won't become more powerful, they can maintain their human form in combat. For Soul Masters who excel in combat with their true form, they can continue to maintain their human form; this combat method is called True Body Possession.
The ability Wang Qiu'er is currently using is actually the prototype of this true body possession, a special technique that can only be used after one's understanding of one's own martial soul has reached a certain level.
Xu Zihuang is also capable of doing this.
Wu Feng took a step back in fear, and the look in his eyes as he looked at Wang Qiu'er completely changed.
"A superior martial spirit's suppression?! How is that possible?!"
Her red dragon martial soul was already quite powerful among dragon-type martial souls. Yet Wang Qiu'er's martial soul could completely suppress her; what level of martial soul was that?
Everyone's attention was drawn to Wu Feng's exclamation. When they looked back at the center of the field, Wang Qiu'er was already standing in front of Dai Huabin.
Dai Huabin suddenly realized what was happening, let out a tiger roar, and his White Tiger Martial Soul instantly possessed him. His massive body swelled up again, and white fur grew all over his body. Two yellow, two purple, and one black spirit rings appeared one after another from beneath his feet.
At only seventeen years old, his soul power had already reached level fifty-seven. After releasing his martial soul, his aura became even more imposing.
But he was facing Wang Qiu'er, whose abilities in every aspect completely overwhelmed him.
Wang Qiu'er's slender right leg swept horizontally, like a giant golden dragon swinging its tail, causing the air to tremble. Amidst the violent explosion and the stirring dragon roar, golden light flashed by, almost too fast for the naked eye to catch.
Dai Huabin was a man of considerable combat experience. Sensing the approaching danger, he instinctively crossed his arms in front of him, forming a pale white shield that enveloped his body.
First Soul Skill: White Tiger Protective Barrier
Dai Huabin's eyes were filled with coldness. Even if there was a gap between his cultivation and Wang Qiu'er's, how could Wang Qiu'er break through his defense without using soul skills?
But the moment he had this thought, the White Tiger protective shield shattered like thin ice. Immediately afterwards, a tremendous force struck, and he was kicked away, crashing into the protective wall at the edge of the arena.
"boom--"
Dai Huabin's body was embedded in the protective wall, and he almost couldn't catch his breath.
Wang Qiu'er glanced coldly at Dai Huabin, then calmly looked away. But in Dai Huabin's eyes, this was pure mockery. He felt a surge of blood rushing to his head, his eyes turned red, and he began to gasp for breath.
He knew Wang Qiu'er hadn't used her full strength, but the more she did, the harder it was for him to accept. Fortunately, he was much calmer now, which prevented him from exploding on the spot.
"Hua Bin!" Zhu Lu, who was at the edge of the field, reacted and screamed as she rushed to Dai Hua Bin's side.
However, Dai Huabin refused Zhu Lu's help, gritted his teeth, and jumped off the field with trembling body. Compared to his previous arrogance, it was the complete opposite. This huge contrast created a stark and utterly comical effect.
But no one could really laugh; they were all stunned by Wang Qiu'er's formidable personal strength.
Zhang Lexuan was pleased with this; letting strength speak for itself is often the simplest way. She then continued, "Who else wants to challenge Wang Qiu'er? Anyone can step forward. If no one steps forward, then no further objections will be allowed."
The group exchanged bewildered glances. Having learned from Dai Huabin's example, no one wanted to invite trouble upon themselves. Besides, not everyone was as obsessive as Dai Huabin, caring so much about the so-called vice-captain position.
But just then, another discordant voice rang out.
"I want to challenge Yu Tianhuang."
The one who spoke was Wang Qiu'er, who was standing in the center of the sidelines. Upon hearing this, everyone present had different thoughts, but without exception, their eyes widened.
Looking at Wang Qiu'er, Zhang Lexuan frowned slightly. Xu Zihuang, however, gave Zhang Lexuan a subtle signal, handed the Thunder Beast on his shoulder to Ning Tian beside him, and stepped onto the Soul Battle Platform without hesitation.
"As you wish."
Their gazes met in mid-air. Unlike Xu Zihuang's calmness, Wang Qiu'er's pink-blue eyes churned with complex emotions, but quickly hardened.
If Xu Zihuang is the calamity of her life, she must fight back with all her might. Besides, Xu Zihuang brought her such humiliation back then and stole her golden dragon bloodline.
Of course, it's undeniable that Zhang Lexuan also played a part. Back in the Star Dou Great Forest, Zhang Lexuan certainly stirred up a lot of hatred for Xu Zihuang.
Having understood Yu Tianhuang's thoughts, Zhang Lexuan said nothing more. Once the two were in position, she announced the start.
Wang Qiu'er's movements were almost exactly the same as before. With a stomp of her right foot, she shot towards Xu Zihuang and unleashed a powerful right punch.
Xu Zihuang's body was crackling with almost tangible black-purple lightning; he was currently using the same ability as Wang Qiu'er. Although he didn't have a martial soul attached to him, he had fully mobilized the power of his second martial soul, the Purple Emperor Thunder Prison Dragon, which belonged to the mutated Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Seeing Wang Qiu'er's powerful punch, which was radiating golden light, Xu Zihuang's eyes instantly turned a brilliant gold. His pupils moved, and strange golden patterns swirled around him. Relying on his innate ability of dynamic vision, he clearly captured Wang Qiu'er's movements.
Both punches collided with Wang Qiu'er's right fist.
Behind each of them, a colossal dragon phantom appeared. Gold and dark purple were clearly distinct, and the two dragon phantoms roared defiantly to the sky.
Centered on the two individuals, the surrounding granite floor cracked layer by layer. The violent shockwaves from the collision of their soul forces swept across the area, sending dirt and rocks flying everywhere.
And this was just the beginning; their battle was a brutal, hand-to-hand combat, relying solely on soul power and physical strength.
Xu Zihuang changed his fist into a palm and tightly gripped Wang Qiu'er's small fist. Raising his left hand, his golden eyes revealing no emotion whatsoever, he mercilessly slammed it towards Wang Qiu'er's face.
Zhou Sichen and Cao Jinxuan were dumbfounded. Although Wang Qiu'er was very strong, wasn't it a bit too ungentlemanly for Yu Tianhuang to attack a girl's face so directly?
The two exchanged a glance, both recalling the rumors from back then.
I've heard that Yu Tianhuang likes to beat women. Could this rumor be true?
Wu Feng was also deeply moved, as she had suffered a similar blow from Yu Tianhuang years ago, fracturing her bone and needing a considerable amount of time to fully recover. The memory was etched in her mind.
"Squeak?" The thunder beast perched on Ning Tianxiang's shoulder tilted its head in confusion. In its understanding, Xu Zihuang and Wang Qiu'er shared similar bloodlines and should have a close relationship.
Wang Qiu'er snorted coldly, raising her left arm to shield herself and block Xu Zihuang's punch. At the same time, she swung her long leg high, aiming a downward chop at Xu Zihuang's shoulder. Her long, light blue hair, tied in a ponytail, fluttered behind her.
Wang Qiu'er was already tall and slender, not much shorter than Xu Zihuang. With one kick, she even went over Xu Zihuang's head.
Her long black hair flowed freely, and through the gaps in it, Xu Zihuang saw the burning light in Wang Qiu'er's eyes. He chuckled inwardly, then deliberately released his grip on Wang Qiu'er's right fist, dodging the attack with a sidestep.
"Boom!" Wang Qiu'er's right leg slammed down onto the ground, instantly shattering the surrounding floor into dust. Amidst the flying debris, the two exchanged positions, their bodies pressed close together. They could even feel each other's breath.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye; this simple and brutal fighting style was more visually appealing than pure soul skill clashes.
Ning Tian's eyes flickered, and she unconsciously gripped the hem of her skirt. Although she knew that Yu Tianhuang was fighting against Wang Qiu'er, this intimate contact still made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Moreover, Wang Qiu'er's appearance and strength are both outstanding. She certainly has the qualities to attract Yu Tianhuang.
At this moment, Wang Qiu'er seemed to realize that their intimate contact just now was a bit ambiguous, and a blush rose on her pretty face. Her attack became even more intense. Using her right leg as a pivot, she turned around and raised her left leg, sweeping it out horizontally.
This time, Xu Zihuang didn't dodge. Instead, he raised his right leg to meet the attack and then pressed down, causing the two of them to stomp heavily on the ground.
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