E/N : Here's today's second chapter. Enjoy.
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In the VIP room, Bishop Jie Ke wore a confident smile as he addressed his Royal Highness, "Your Highness, this should be the easiest battle Li Jian has ever encountered. It's quite unexpected to face a 30th-level auxiliary system soul master in a battle here. None of the auxiliary system soul masters does usually fight battles one-on-one in this arena. It's a favorable matchup for Li Jian. I'll arrange another fight for him later to showcase his prowess to you."
The young man furrowed his brow, saying nothing as he gazed at the masked figure below. There was something strangely familiar about that young figure but he can't quite put the finger on what it was.
"I estimate that Li Jian should be able to defeat this auxiliary system soul master in three moves or less." Bishop Jie Ke declared with a touch of pride. Li Jian was the most talented soul master he had recruited for the Soul Hall in the Suotuo City region in the recent years. From the very beginning, Bishop Jie Ke had carefully orchestrated various opponents to challenge and refine Li Jian's skills and combat experience.
"Really?" The young man continued to look unconcerned.
Meanwhile, in the Fighting Soul Arena, a sudden hush fell over the crowd as both Bishop Jie Ke and the young man were drawn to the unfolding spectacle.
"A 30th-level auxiliary system soul master?" Li Jian, his cold gaze fixed on his opponent, remarked casually.
"You should concede defeat already. You're no match for me. While this may be just a battle zone for sparring, I don't hold back. Concede defeat now or there'll be bloodshed!"
Li Jian's presence was commanding and his confidence undeniable. He sported a regal appearance, dressed in a scarlet robe with his long hair neatly combed in a long ponytail.
Wang Feng, observing this, couldn't help but admire the audacity of someone willing to challenge him and even asking him to concede defeat but didn't mind it as he knew that the bastard in front of him didn't knew his strength.
There was seemingly no way he was going to admit defeat.
A heavy sigh filled the air and in the next instant, Wang Feng vanished from his spot! It happened so quickly that the entire Soul Arena weren't able to react.
Boom!
It was fast—remarkably fast!
Wang Feng's kick carried such force that it seemed even the ground couldn't bear it, cracking under the pressure, revealing countless fractures. The once raucous Fighting Soul Arena became quiet in an instant.
Boom!
The expression of the young man named Li Jian underwent a profound change. Two deep yellow hundred-year-old soul rings had just begun to ascend from his body when it happened. He appeared to be launched into the air as if hit by a colossal hammer, transformed into a streak of crimson light and was sent hurtling out. As he crashed onto the ground, he left behind a long dent and a cloud of dust.
In an instant, the entire audience fell into stunned silence. It was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. The battle was over just as it began! They were just cheering now for Li Jian to beat this auxiliary system soul master who dare battle one-on-one against an attack system soul master.
Who does he think he is?
But as they saw Li Jian flying out of the arena, they all swallowed their word in surprise.
The referee, seemingly lost in thought, finally snapped back to reality after a prolonged pause. Many in the audience were left bewildered, wondering what had just transpired. It was as if a magical moment had occurred. One moment, the ground beneath the masked youth had split open, a rush of air had burst forth and in the next, the undefeated Li Jian was soaring through the air.
Even Li Jian hadn't had the chance to unleash his martial soul! His soul ring had barely begun to manifest!
The referee rubbed his eyes and saw that the masked boy now stood where Li Jian had been moments ago. Hurriedly, he walked over, raised Wang Feng's hand and spoke with an excited voice:
"I declare Thor, the auxiliary system soul master, the victor! His record stands at one win and zero losses. As for Li Jian, his record is now ten wins and one loss!"
With those words, an unusual atmosphere settled over the Soul Arena.
In the VIP room, the young man squinted his eyes as he looked at Bishop Jie Ke and said with a somewhat disdainful smile, "Three moves, you said?"
Bishop Jie Ke was now perspiring profusely. He hadn't anticipated this sudden turn of events at all.
"This...this..." Bishop Jie Ke stammered, unable to find the words. He could only steal glances at the masked teenager in the arena, utterly bewildered. How could this supposed auxiliary system soul master achieve such a feat?
"Too naïve." the young man scoffed.
"When you step onto the battlefield, you should make swift moves and aim for swift victory. And this Li Jian tried to persuade people to surrender? Attempting to hog the spotlight? He's pathetic! Observe the reactions of others. Defeating Li Jian swiftly before he can even do something—now that's how a truly formidable individual should handle things."
"Regardless of whether he's an auxiliary system soul master or not, with this kind of fighting spirit, Li Jian should take lessons from him. What kind of genius have you been wasting time for?"
The young man rose from his seat, a dissatisfied look in his eyes as he addressed Bishop Jie Ke,
"The genius talent and aptitude that the Soul Hall seeks are just one aspect! Talent alone isn't sufficient! He had played ten matches in this arena and this is the level he is at?"
Bishop Jie Ke, now utterly confounded, struggled to find words.
"Whatever, investigate this Thor." the young man continued, his tone contemplative.
"This auxiliary system soul master shows promise, with strength clearly surpassing Li Jian. It's intriguing. If he appears in the Soul Arena tomorrow, make sure the next match is against me. I want to face him personally."
With his back turned to Bishop Jie Ke, the young man spoke slowly.
Upon hearing this, Bishop Jie Ke was taken aback and protested, "Your Highness, considering your status, how can you fight in the Soul Arena? Your strength far exceeds the 30th level!"
"I'll simply suppress my own level. Enough of this, I'm leaving." the young man said without turning back and departed.
Bishop Jake's face fluctuated between red and white but he ultimately sighed and nodded.
"This is way too fast, isn't it?" Dai Mubai remarked, utterly flabbergasted in the rest area.
"Li Jian was far too careless. He still had the audacity to try persuading his opponent to surrender? Such pretense! If you have the strength to back it up, fine, but if you don't, why pretend?" Dai Mubai shook his head.
"Even if the opponent is an auxiliary system soul master, he should have gone all out. How did he rack up those ten victories? Could it be that some force up there favors him, arranging every match in his favor? It's a shame he crossed paths with Wang Feng this time. I thought there'd be at least one thrilling battle."
With determination in his eyes, Dai Mubai addressed the group, "You see, this Li Jian is a prime example of what arrogance and carelessness might do to you! Remember, in the Soul Arena, there's no room for mistake because we never truly know the strength our opponents possess. We must give it our all from the very beginning!"
Tang San nodded in agreement.
"On the other hand, Wang Feng's actions were decisive, no hesitation whatsoever." Dai Mubai couldn't help but commend.
"He even ignored the opponent's provocations. That's what a qualified soul master in this grand battlefield should strive for. Honestly, I might not have made such a resolute move as he did."
"When you have the power to crush your adversary, remember, you mustn't hold back! Deliver a full-blown attack to your foe!" Tang San concurred.
Tang San recited a tenet from the Tang Sect's general outline, "Make sure your opponent is an enemy or not, if he is then as long as you have a means to eliminate them, don't show mercy. Otherwise, you'll only invite trouble later upon yourself."
Feng'ge's direct and crushing approach left no room for his opponent to retaliate. It was simple, straightforward and ruthless—fitting the bill perfectly.
"Hahaha, Brother Feng really did it! Brother, I've won a thousand gold soul coins!" Xiao Wu's joy was evident as she danced around, her face radiant as a blooming flower.
Ning Rongrong joined them with a smile, evidently also receiving a substantial reward.
"Damn, Wang Feng is too extraordinary!" Ma Hongjun chimed in, holding a bag of Golden Soul Coins.
"I just placed my bet! He truly is a monster, even able to fight teacher Zhao without even a scratch!"
Ma Hongjun was already privy to Tang San and Wang Feng's bout against teacher Zhao.
Shortly after, Wang Feng approached the group and commented with a sigh, "That kid was way too full of himself and disrespectful. I couldn't resist showing him how to respect his grandpa."
"..." Everyone was at a loss for words.
Dai Mubai cleared his throat, changing the subject, "Let's go to the 2v2 division."
The group exited the soul master channel and made their way to the 2v2 competition area.
"Wow, it looks like there are even more people here than one vs one!" Xiao Wu remarked, gazing at the crowded stands outside.
"2v2 matches offer a lot of exciting combinations and battles." Oscar chimed in, his voice tinged with hunger as he munched on grilled sausages.
"Even though there might be auxiliary system soul masters, their chances to shine are limited. Most of the time, it's the combat soul masters or the control system soul master who take the lead."
"In an arena like this, when an auxiliary system soul master steps onto the battlefield, they can enhance their teammate but they can't match the combat prowess of a battle type soul master." Oscar continued, and everyone nodded in agreement.
It was similar to how Ning Rongrong could boost her companions' strength and agility by 30% but it still couldn't compare to having an additional soul master on the team fighting side by side.
"Hehe, isn't our brother's combination perfect? I handle the main attacks and Tang San assists and controls the enemy." Xiao Wu quipped playfully.
"Tang San is quite unique." Dai Mubai added, "Plus, with his hidden weapons, his combat strength is on par or even greater than an attack type soul master. As long as we don't encounter exceptionally strong pairings, we should be fine."
However, as soon as Dai Mubai finished speaking, the host on the fighting platform below made an announcement that left them all in stunned silence.
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