The two fists collided.
Dai Mubai let out a miserable scream as his tall figure was sent flying backward, slamming into a hotel pillar before crashing to the ground. Meanwhile, Zhao Ming remained standing where he was, completely unfazed. Only the wind from their clash caused his clothes to flutter slightly.
Hearing the scream, the twin girls gasped in shock, instinctively closing their eyes, unable to bear the sight of what they thought would be a bloody scene.
In their minds, Zhao Ming must be horribly injured, possibly even clinging to life.
"With such meager strength, you still dare to show off?" Zhao Ming said indifferently, blowing the blood off his knuckles.
His voice made the twins freeze. Was the one who had just screamed not Zhao Ming, but Dai Mubai? When they opened their eyes and looked again, they were met with a shocking sight.
Dai Mubai was now lying beside the thick pillar, clutching his stomach in pain. Nearby, a pool of blood stained the floor, indicating that Dai Mubai was seriously injured. Zhao Ming, on the other hand, stood calmly, his expression light and carefree.
Although the twin girls didn't know much about the intricacies of soul master battles, they weren't fools. The victor was obvious. It turned out that Dai Mubai had been putting on a show, while Zhao Ming was the real deal.
They admired strength, which was why they had compromised their dignity to follow Dai Mubai. They had hoped that their lover would be a great hero. But now? Could someone who couldn't even withstand a single move be called a hero?
Disappointment, regret, and frustration swirled in their hearts.
They had been too naive. They once thought Dai Mubai was a brilliant soul master, but now they realized he couldn't even defeat someone who appeared younger than him.
Now, they only resented Dai Mubai for deceiving them. They had almost been tricked into giving him their bodies. Fortunately, Zhao Ming had intervened and saved them.
The twins glanced gratefully at Zhao Ming. If not for him, they might have lost their purity to Dai Mubai.
Dai Mubai noticed the expressions of the twins. He hadn't expected that instead of winning their favor, his attempt to show off had completely backfired. Not only had he failed to impress the three beautiful women, but his reputation in the eyes of the twin sisters had also plummeted.
Filled with frustration, Dai Mubai shot a venomous glare at Zhao Ming.
He had only used thirty percent of his strength in that punch. If he had gone all out, Zhao Ming surely wouldn't have stood a chance.
"Hmph, I admit I underestimated you. I was careless and only used thirty percent of my strength earlier. Now, I'll fight at full power, so you'd better be careful," Dai Mubai said, trying to save face, his expression growing serious.
Hearing his words, the twin sisters perked up, watching the battle more intently. Despite everything, they still held a sliver of hope for Dai Mubai. Maybe things would be different if he fought at full strength.
Just as they focused their attention on the scene, Dai Mubai made his move.
Ignoring the pain in his body, he gathered all his strength, stomped heavily on the ground, and charged at Zhao Ming, his hand glowing white with power. This was his strongest punch without releasing his martial spirit.
Watching Dai Mubai rush toward him, Zhao Ming's eyes flashed with disdain. If Dai Mubai had gone all out from the start, Zhao Ming might have had to put in some effort. But now that Dai Mubai was injured, this punch was only at about eighty percent of his peak strength. There was no way he could pose a threat to Zhao Ming.
"Time to send you flying," Zhao Ming muttered, standing still as he unleashed a powerful punch.
"Ugh!" Dai Mubai was sent staggering backward, retreating more than ten steps before his body slammed into another pillar. The impact caused a fresh wave of pain to wash over him as he stared at Zhao Ming in shock. He hadn't expected that even at full strength, he still couldn't compete with Zhao Ming. From the way Zhao Ming moved, it was clear that he wasn't even using his full power.
"Hehehe, little boy, you'll never win our hearts like this," Flame Spirit Ji laughed softly, her voice filled with amusement as she watched Dai Mubai.
Dai Mubai's face turned pale, then red with humiliation.
He couldn't understand how the man in front of him could overpower him in such a direct confrontation. His White Tiger martial spirit was supposed to be one of the strongest offensive types, giving him a significant physical advantage. Combined with his high-level Soul Elder cultivation, he shouldn't be losing in raw strength.
When it came to offensive martial spirits, the White Tiger ranked among the top three, behind only the Clear Sky Hammer and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's martial spirit. No other martial spirit should be able to suppress him, especially not with such a high soul power level.
There was only one explanationโhis opponent was naturally gifted with extraordinary strength. It wasn't unheard of; there were many such individuals in the Star Luo Empire.
Having found a reason for his loss, Dai Mubai exhaled in relief.
"Born with innate strength, huh? Impressive, but in this world, soul masters hold true power. Even innate strength means nothing before a powerful soul master," Dai Mubai snorted coldly.
"After getting beaten so badly, you still have the nerve to talk like that? Who gave you the courage to speak to me like thisโwas it Liang Jingru?" Zhao Ming said, mocking him.
"Hmph, relying solely on brute force isn't a true display of skill. Soul master battles are decided by martial spirits," Dai Mubai retorted, his pride wounded.
"White Tiger, Possession!" Dai Mubai shouted as he released his martial spirit. A bright white light burst forth from his body, causing his muscles to swell. The surrounding air became charged with his intense energy.
Under the White Tiger possession, his body began to transform, especially his hands, which turned into sharp, glowing white claws.
His long blonde hair turned black and white, with the white dominating, but streaks of black stood out starkly. Four faint lines appeared on his forehead, forming the character "็" (King), a symbol of his dominance as the King of the Forest.
With his martial spirit fully activated, Dai Mubai's confidence returned. He proudly displayed his tiger-marked face, expecting admiration from the women around him.
However, all he received were looks of disdain and disinterest. Even the twin sisters, who had once adored him, now gazed at him with doubt in their eyes.
Taking a deep breath, Dai Mubai knew he couldn't afford to lose again. If he failed now, not only would he lose the chance to impress the three beauties, but even the twin sisters might abandon him.
But he was confident he wouldn't lose.
With his martial spirit fully activated, there were few in his age group who could match him. While he knew Zhao Ming was formidable, he believed his White Tiger spirit would give him the upper hand.
Dai Mubai decided to end things decisively.
"Third Soul Skill: White Tiger Vajra Transformation!" Dai Mubai roared.
His third purple soul ring glowed brightly, warping the air around him. His evil eyes turned blood-red, and his aura became even more overpowering.
When his aura reached its peak, his second soul ring activated, and a massive surge of white energy gathered in his body. With a roar, Dai Mubai released a blinding white energy blast from his mouth.
"Well then, let me show you what a real beast martial spirit is," Zhao Ming said, his eyes suddenly flashing with black flames.
An ancient, primordial pressure filled the room as a terrifying aura exploded from Zhao Ming's body. Behind him, the shadow of the Ancient Phoenix of Undying appeared, its black flames blazing as it spread its wings. The intense heat radiating from Zhao Ming's form made the entire hotel feel like it was on fire.
Under the stunned gazes of everyone present, a golden soul ring slowly rose beneath Zhao Ming's feet.
It was none other than the million-year soul ring bestowed by the Skydream Iceworm.
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