"...endure under my soul power pressure for three minutes, and you win!"
With these words, everyone except Tang San found it utterly absurd.
Defeating a soul master of the same level using only soul power pressure, without martial spirit or soul skills? It was sheer arrogance!
"Boss, take down this brat; this is intolerable!" one of Xiao Chenyu's subordinates couldn't help but exclaim.
"Shut up, you fool!" Xiao Chenyu barked, glaring fiercely at his subordinate.
Despite Zhou Chen's blatant disdain, Xiao Chenyu was also infuriated. But reason told him that this boy was anything but simple.
As the son of the Lord of Notting City, he had reached level 11 as a soul master at twelve. His soul ring was merely a ten-year white ring.
Yet, this boy, at just six years old, was already a formal soul master with a hundred-year soul ring... Xiao Chenyu was certain that the backing of this boy's family was unfathomable!
His father had repeatedly warned him that some great families in this world were not to be trifled with, even more terrifying than the imperial family!
The imperial family still had to consider laws and rules, but those families didn't need to; offending them could lead to the annihilation of one's family overnight!
After weighing his options, Xiao Chenyu decided to be cautious. Even if he managed to defeat Zhou Chen, he couldn't harm him, lest he incur the wrath of a powerful family.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Chenyu stepped forward, his expression serious, "Xiao Chenyu, Martial Spirit: Wolf, Level 11, One-Ring Battle Soul Master."
"Zhou Chen."
Hearing Zhou Chen only state his name, without mentioning his martial spirit or soul power level, Xiao Chenyu smiled wryly. This must be the pride of great families!
Regardless, he had to fight!
Instantly, a layer of green light emerged from Xiao Chenyu's body. As the light flickered, his body began to swell, ten wolf claws extended, his eyes turned green, and a white soul ring rose from his feet.
"Zhou Chen, I'm making my move!"
Cautiously giving a warning, the next moment, Xiao Chenyu launched himself like a cannonball at Zhou Chen with explosive power and speed!
It was his first soul skill—Wild Wolf Charge!
Facing Xiao Chenyu's lunge, Zhou Chen remained calm and unmoved. Meanwhile, Xiao Chenyu's subordinates were getting excited.
So what if he had a hundred-year soul ring? This little fool had no combat experience; Xiao Chenyu was almost upon him, and he hadn't moved at all. Was he scared stiff?
As Xiao Chenyu's sharp wolf claws were about to touch Zhou Chen's clothing, Zhou Chen finally moved—his mouth, that is.
"Suppress!"
Uttering a single word, the next second, a powerful soul power pressure erupted from Zhou Chen. Within a radius of several dozen meters, all the students were forced to retreat collectively, and the air suddenly thickened!
As for Xiao Chenyu, who was closest, it was as if he had been hit by a wild boar; he was instantly sent flying, crashing hard onto the ground.
Pain! His whole body was in pain!
Xiao Chenyu felt as though his body was about to fall apart, but before he could catch his breath, he suddenly sensed a soul power pressure as heavy as a mountain enveloping him!
Instantly, he could hear his bones making slight sounds under this pressure!
"I concede!!"
Terrified, Xiao Chenyu immediately shouted.
He knew that if he didn't concede, he might be crushed into a meat patty by that powerful soul power!
As soon as Xiao Chenyu shouted, the soul power pressure vanished. He, feeling as if he had narrowly escaped death, was supported by his subordinates as he shakily stood up, gasping for air.
All the surrounding students were now filled with fear and awe.
To force a one-ring soul master to concede with just soul power pressure—was this guy even human?
"Zhou Chen, you win."
Pushing away his subordinates, Xiao Chenyu admitted defeat straightforwardly.
"Also, thank you for showing mercy earlier."
He wasn't stupid; if Zhou Chen had withdrawn the soul power pressure a few seconds later, he would have been seriously injured or even paralyzed, but Zhou Chen had stopped instantly, clearly showing mercy.
"We're not enemies; turning foes into friends is better than making enemies everywhere," Zhou Chen said with a smile.
Hearing this, Xiao Chenyu was delighted. It seemed that not only did he not become enemies with Zhou Chen today, but he might even forge a connection!
If he could befriend such a prodigious talent with an obviously mysterious background, the Xiao family might see a brighter future.
Thinking this, Xiao Chenyu patted his chest enthusiastically, "Boss Zhou, I'll be your follower from now on. My father is the Lord of Notting City, with some authority. If you need anything in Notting City, just let me know!"
"Very well, I'll hold you to that promise."
A hint of a smile appeared in Zhou Chen's eyes. Xiao Chenyu was quite perceptive!
One reason Zhou Chen agreed to duel Xiao Chenyu today was to subdue him.
According to the original story, Xiao Chenyu's father was indeed the city lord, the biggest local power in Notting City.
By winning over Xiao Chenyu, Zhou Chen could infiltrate the city lord's mansion, having the Lord of Notting City serve him and using this opportunity to expand the influence of Ziwei Palace!