Chapter 65: Senior Yan, You Underestimated Me
"An auxiliary-type soul master? Isn't that just looking for trouble?"
"I think he's still holding a long spear."
"What's the use of a spear? His martial soul isn't a spear. How much power can he unleash?"
"This Su Yun, a second-year freshman, seems to have a lot of guts to show off in front of Nana the goddess, right?"
"Hehe, I guess he probably doesn't know what fate awaits those defeated by Senior Yan. Do you guys remember..."
A group of intermediate and senior-level students gathered together. As they chatted, they suddenly remembered the unlucky students who were taught a lesson by Yan earlier. Immediately, their faces were filled with expressions of schadenfreude.
The grassy arena, though called an arena, was essentially a vast grassland.
The vegetation here was abundant, but different from the forest environment. Most were low-level plant-type soul beasts that were not combat-capable. It was a suitable place for students with plant-type martial souls to practice.
"Since you chose the grassy arena, I suppose, Junior Su Yun, that you have a plant-type martial soul?" Yan, upon arriving at the grassy arena, only took a glance at the surroundings and guessed Su Yun's martial soul and intentions.
Su Yun nodded slightly, "Yes, my martial soul is indeed a plant-type."
With his speculation confirmed, a grin spread across Yan's face, "Junior Su Yun, not afraid to tell you, my martial soul is a top-tier Flame Martial Soul. It's most effective against soul masters like you with plant-type martial souls."
"Perhaps you should consider surrendering now, to save me from going too hard on you later."
Plant martial soul against a fire martial soul?
Isn't that like bringing a lantern to the toilet?
Why would he want to fight me in such a disadvantageous situation?
After a moment of confusion, a sudden thought emerged in Yan's mind, similar to the students watching around them.
Could this guy be trying to show off in front of Nana, or is he planning to intentionally lose after putting up a fight, get injured, and gain Nana's attention?
With these thoughts, any trace of admiration Yan had for Su Yun vanished!
No matter what, this guy seemed to be able to get Nana's attention!
Moreover, now that he was Nana's junior, he would definitely get closer to Nana using this relationship, and perhaps even...
Yan dared not imagine any further. He felt like he had seen a scene he never wanted to witness.
Damn!
What a scheming kid!
I thought you were a kind-hearted little boy, but it turns out you've been plotting against my Nana for a long time!
Wait for me to defeat you. I'll hang you from a tree and use the pollen of the itching flower...
Yan looked at Su Yun, and the smile on his face turned into anger, as if he wanted to turn Su Yun into ashes.
Su Yun, standing at a distance, also noticed Yan's originally indifferent smile suddenly transforming into a fierce expression. He couldn't help but feel a little strange.
This guy changes his expression faster than flipping through a book.
Before Su Yun could ponder further, Yan's voice, full of fighting spirit, rang in his ears.
"Junior Su Yun, are you ready?"
"Of course, I'm ready. Let's begin, Senior Yan."
"Good!"
Getting a response, Yan did not hold back. He immediately summoned his martial soul—the Flame Lord.
"Yan, Level 37 Assault System Soul Grandmaster, Martial Soul, Flame Lord. Please guide me!"
"Su Yun, Level 21 Auxiliary System Tool Master, Martial Soul, Blue Silver Emperor Tree. Please guide me!"
As soon as Su Yun's voice fell, Yan was momentarily stunned, and the surrounding students burst into exclamations!
"A level 21 soul power? Can someone tell me he's in his second year?!"
"Isn't this guy Innate Full Soul Power?"
"No matter how fast the cultivation speed is, it's impossible to reach this level so quickly!"
"Su Yun's martial soul seems to be the Blue Silver Grass... Uh... No, he said his martial soul is the Blue Silver Emperor Tree! Can you believe it?"
"Didn't you hear him say his martial soul is the Blue Silver Emperor Tree? I sensed a hint of Blue Silver Grass in his martial soul, but it seems more noble than ordinary waste martial souls."
"Could it be a mutated martial soul?"
"It's possible."
On the other side, Xie Yue and Hu Liena were equally shocked.
"Su Yun's soul power level is unexpectedly high?!" Hu Liena covered her mouth in slight surprise.
Xie Yue turned to ask, "Nana, isn't Su Yun your junior? Didn't you know in advance?"
Hu Liena shook her head slightly, "The teacher didn't tell me in advance. He just said he would give me a surprise."
She looked up at Su Yun and murmured, "I just didn't expect Su Yun, my little junior, to have such terrifying talent in cultivation."
In the center of the arena, Yan stared at Su Yun, asking, "You have Innate Full Soul Power?"
Su Yun nodded.
"But your cultivation speed is too fast," Yan said, puzzled. The cultivation speed of a soul master with Innate Full Soul Power was indeed much faster than that of one without, a fact Yan was well aware of. However, Su Yun's speed surpassed his imagination.
To directly increase soul power by eleven levels in a year was a rate of cultivation even Yan, Xie Yue, and Nana combined couldn't match.
I have innate divine power... Su Yun played with the notion of being a ninth-grade sesame official in his mind, smiling gently, "Senior Yan, it's been thirty seconds already, you still have two and a half minutes."
Two and a half minutes, enough for me to play a round of CrossFire and blow things up.
At this reminder, Yan noticed that he had wasted thirty seconds of time. Damn! Was this also part of your calculations?!
Yan regarded Su Yun's well-intentioned reminder as a challenge and immediately activated his Flame Lord martial soul. Flames enveloped his body, and the muscles hidden beneath his clothes quickly expanded, causing his well-fitted attire to turn into shreds in an instant.
"Junior Su Yun, my martial soul has both fire and earth attributes. Not only do I possess the properties of a powerful assault-type martial soul, but I also have the defense comparable to soul masters specializing in defense."
"Let me see what your true strength is!"
As soon as his words fell, Yan roared, and his muscles tightened. He exerted force on the soles of his feet, creating a thunderous roar as he charged towards Su Yun like a bullet.
"First soul skill, Hell Lava Charge!"
Swish!
Yan seemed to transform into a fired artillery shell, rushing towards Su Yun at an extreme speed. The powerful wind grazed Su Yun's cheek, and terrifying heat followed.
Yan speculated that Su Yun's martial soul was probably a mutated one, but deep down, he didn't hold the Blue Silver Emperor Tree in high regard. As the owner of a top-tier fire-attributed martial soul—the Flame Lord, the flames covering him were almost the nemesis of all plant-type martial souls!
Any plant touched by them would be reduced to ashes!
Therefore, Yan didn't bother with punches or kicks; he directly unleashed his first soul skill, attempting to eliminate Su Yun in one round.
"Shadow Hunt."
Watching Yan approach with intense fighting spirit, Su Yun chose not to confront him head-on. Instead, he activated Shadow Hunt.
Given the significant gap in their soul power levels, Su Yun would undoubtedly be crushed in terms of strength or defense if he engaged in a direct confrontation. This was an undeniable fact. However, in terms of speed, he had a considerable advantage over Yan.
Boom!
As the sound echoed, Yan landed. The formidable flames, accompanied by rocks, created a massive pit where Yan descended. The raging flames burned the grass and trees in the vicinity to ashes.
The power was astonishing.
Yan had previously defeated many senior students consecutively with his unique dual-attribute martial soul's first soul skill. However, just as Yan was about to declare the match over, he suddenly noticed that Su Yun, at some point, had already moved to the other side, looking at him unharmed.
Yan's pupils shrank abruptly!
He actually moved in advance, evading my attack range!
How did he do it?!
Not only Yan but also the other students present, including Hu Liena and Xie Yue, were equally shocked.
"What just happened? How does Su Yun have no injuries?"
"Didn't you see? Su Yun dodged Yan's first soul skill."
"How is that possible?"
"His speed is too fast!"
"Isn't he an auxiliary-type soul master? Why does he have such fast speed?"
A senior soul master with agility stepped forward to analyze, "Su Yun's movements just now were not only fast but also extremely skillful, even more standardized than the actions of soul masters in our agility system."
"Hiss!"
Hearing the explanation, the junior students around were both shocked and secretly admired Su Yun's prowess.
"First soul skill, Blue Silver Flying Leaves!"
Finally, it was Su Yun's turn to make a move!
In an instant, countless indistinct golden-blue leaves shot out from the Blue Silver Emperor Tree on Su Yun's back. They turned into two chains of leaves, swiftly attacking Yan from the left and right sides.
Meanwhile, Su Yun executed the Shadow Catching Wind technique once again, the long spear in his hand danced, following his first soul skill, attacking towards the center of Yan.
Blue Silver Flying Leaves on both sides, the long spear in the middle path struck.
Su Yun opened three paths, swiftly running on the grass, simultaneously quietly driving his second soul skill to assimilate the surrounding grass, repairing the damaged grass.
On the other side, he waited for Yan's reaction.
"Heh, daring to use soul skills against me."
Yan grinned and said, "Su Yun, did you forget that my martial soul is fire?"
Boom!
Yan's body, accompanied by surging fighting spirit, transformed into a blazing fire, directly ignoring the two paths of Blue Silver Flying Leaves, preparing to take down Su Yun with his own strength.
Hiss hiss!
The Blue Silver Flying Leaves shot first at Yan.
However, Yan's body was protected by flames. Before touching his body, they were incinerated by the intense flames.
He casually threw a punch, and the fist wind blew away the remaining Blue Silver Flying Leaves.
"See, your first soul skill is useless against me." Yan laughed loudly, clenching his fist and ruthlessly throwing a punch towards Su Yun!
Su Yun's expression remained unchanged; he held the spear in front of him.
Bang!
The terrifying force acted on the spear shaft, Su Yun tightly gripped the long spear, retreating dozens of steps before slowly stopping.
"He's indeed quite fast. If he chooses to drag it out, Yan probably won't be able to do much to him." Evil Moon commented after watching the first round.
Seeing Su Yun being punched back by Yan, Hu Liena's small face seemed to pale, and she couldn't help but feel sorry. She said, "Why is Yan treating a child like this? After the match, I'll report to the teacher."
Brother, I think you won't be able to win my sister in this lifetime... Evil Moon thought to himself, glanced at the two on the grass, and said seriously, "There are still two minutes left in the match. If Su Yun continues to take the initiative, he'll probably be defeated by Yan in two more rounds."
The people around, witnessing Su Yun's setback, immediately started offering sharp comments.
"See, I told you this guy is no good."
"Indeed, despite having a speed advantage, Su Yun is restrained by Yan in martial soul and strength. He almost has no chance of winning this match."
"Losing is nothing. Originally, auxiliary-type can't beat assault-type, and it's not shameful. If the assault-type loses to the auxiliary-type, that's embarrassing."
"Whether it's embarrassing or not, whatever type he is, trying to snatch our Nana Goddess, he deserves to be beaten."
"+1."
Swish!
In the moment of stopping, Su Yun looked up, eyes bright, a faint smile on his lips. Then, his entire body surged forward again.
This time, his speed was three points faster than before.
"Do you still want to attack me?"
Yan watched Su Yun use the same move again, laughed heartily, hooked his finger at Su Yun, and said, "Try this punch of mine again."
Just as Yan was about to throw a punch, he suddenly noticed that behind Su Yun, there were two Blue Silver "chains" coming one after another.
"I've already said, your soul skill is useless against me!" Yan turned his fist into a palm, the palm wind howled, and the hand wrapped in flames directly shattered the Blue Silver "chains."
However, just as Yan was about to strike again, he suddenly sensed that there were countless sharp Blue Silver Flying Leaves appearing out of thin air around him!
Yan's pupils suddenly shrank: When did they appear?!
Not only Yan, but all the onlooker students also noticed that there were suddenly a large number of Blue Silver Flying Leaves around Yan.
Without waiting for everyone to think too much, countless Blue Silver Flying Leaves, like a rain of blue-silver leaves, swiftly shot towards Yan!
"Second soul skill, Granite Armor!"
Yan suddenly roared, and his two arms, and even his body, were instantly wrapped in a layer of hard rock, and the original flames disappeared in an instant.
Yan wasn't stupid.
Although fire could burn grass, if there was a lot of grass, it could also directly extinguish the fire.
In the situation where he only used the first and second soul skills, he could only resist Su Yun's attacks with the second soul skill.
Although grass and wood had some power, they couldn't hurt him at all when they encountered his rock armor.
"Yan's second soul skill is out. Su Yun is going to lose."
"Although I don't know how Su Yun's first soul skill suddenly became so powerful, Yan's second soul skill's defensive power is famously high. Even if Evil Moon wants to break through his defense, it's not that easy. If Su Yun thinks a few tree leaves can break his defense, he's overestimating himself."
"..."
Realizing that Yan used the second soul skill, Su Yun's smile became even brighter. He raised his hand and unleashed the Ignition Spear Technique!
Seeing Su Yun wielding the spear, Yan no longer cared about the flying leaves around him, planning to take down Su Yun with a single blow.
Crack!
The Blue Silver Flying Leaves finally fell on the granite, and a soul force flowed from Su Yun's body, directly acting on Yan.
Yan's expression suddenly changed; he felt that his movements had slowed down significantly.
What's going on?
Before Yan could figure it out, numerous Blue Silver Flying Leaves were like a tidal wave, swiftly striking his body.
His figure completely slowed down.
At the same time, Su Yun's figure had already arrived in front of him.
A spear light passed in front of Yan.
Su Yun's voice also sounded at the same time.
"Senior Yan, you underestimated me."
(End of this chapter)
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