34: A shocking scene, a second kill

"Oh? A one-on-one?"

The playful smile was like a devil's whisper, revealing a hint of cruel wildness. Shi Mo immediately felt a chill in his heart.

Impossible, impossible.

This kid is so young, at most he just broke through to Soul Venerable.

My Black Tortoise Turtle is a top-tier defense Martial Soul, even the captain can't easily break through my defense.

Thinking of this, Shi Mo took a deep breath, his eyes burning. Fierce Soul Power overflowed from his body, making the air heavy.

"Alright! Let's go one-on-one!"

"A real man speaks with strength. If you beat me, then this guy hurting me is forgotten."

"But if you lose, not only do you have to give it to me, but you also have to apologize to me."

Su Ye smiled like a spring breeze. He suddenly fell in love with the atmosphere of this World; strength is king, and it's exhilarating.

When he raised dogs before, he just yelled a couple of times and not only had to apologize but was also extorted for a sum of money.

"It seems..."

"As long as it's a problem that can be solved with fists, there's actually no need for much talk..."

"Some habits really need to change..."

Su Ye mused inwardly.

In the darkness, it was as if a fierce beast had pushed open its cage and began greedily breathing in the air of freedom.

Whoosh—

A current stimulated Su Ye's limbs and bones. His skin shivered, and his blood boiled.

"Good!" How could Su Ye refuse the proposal? He immediately agreed.

...

Hotel, backyard.

The moonlight was bright, and the clear light slowly spread.

On the square, two figures stood facing each other. A chilling atmosphere silently permeated the air, silencing the chirping of insects at night.

Yu Tianheng's brow was deeply furrowed. Although they were teammates, he knew the upcoming result even better and sighed helplessly:

"Shi Mo is still too impulsive. There's a ninety percent chance he'll lose this time."

"This golden mastiff, I'm afraid it won't be easy for us to get our hands on."

What?

He'll lose?

Including Dugu Yan, several people immediately cast strange looks at Yu Tianheng.

"Yu Tianheng, this guy Shi Mo has a Level 37 Black Tortoise Turtle Martial Soul. With his strength, can he still not beat that kid?"

Dugu Yan's expression was confused. As a control-type Soul Master, she naturally didn't have Tian Heng's acute perception of vital energy.

She also didn't believe that a boy around fourteen years old could win against Shi Mo.

The others were also the same.

"Captain, you can't dampen our own Spirits and boost others' prestige! That guy is so young, maybe he's just a Soul Grandmaster!"

"Yeah, if he can beat Big Shi, that's too ridiculous."

"Captain, I believe in the Black Tortoise Turtle Martial Soul, and even more in my brother's strength!"

"..."

Yu Tianheng didn't refute this.

"Perhaps, I was wrong..."

A slight smile appeared on his stiff face. His gaze drifted, and he looked at the two little golden mastiffs again.

The two little golden mastiffs, already possessing some intelligence, were also "fighting," adopting the same posture as the two people in the arena.

Their relaxed and playful appearance showed no worry at all that their master would lose, making them seem particularly unrestrained.

How could someone who could afford to raise such rare and exotic beasts have poor strength?

Yu Tianheng muttered in his heart. This was the reason he was least optimistic about Shi Mo.

He always remembered what his grandfather Yu Yuanzhen told him: never underestimate any opponent, and even more so, never underestimate an opponent's age.

"Neither arrogant nor impatient, and possessing the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, Yu Tianheng's future achievements are bound to be extraordinary."

Qin Ming, who was standing by, also secretly nodded, agreeing with Tian Heng's judgment. However, he didn't interfere, acting as a bystander on the side.

As the team leader, he was responsible for safety and teaching arrangements. Giving students autonomy was particularly crucial for their future as Soul Masters.

"Let me see your strength!"

Qin Ming stared at Su Ye with sharp eyes. Like Yu Tianheng, he could also feel the "terror" contained within the other party's body.

His Martial Soul, the Blazing Fire Wolf, was a mutated Martial Soul, and there were few existences that could make it tremble. But on Su Ye, he felt a threat.

He is definitely not that simple!

Boom—

At this moment, the situation in the arena changed dramatically.

Azure Soul Power surged like a strong wind, making Su Ye's black clothes flutter.

Seeing Su Ye remain unmoved, Shi Mo roared. Green turtle shell covered his torso front and back, with countless sharp edges protruding. It was his Martial Soul, the Black Tortoise Turtle.

Shi Mo arrogantly raised his chin, his voice half-spitting, half-roaring, "Martial Soul Black Tortoise Turtle, Level 37 Defense-type Battle Soul Venerable, please give me guidance!"

As for the Soul Master's etiquette...

Su Ye raised his hand and cupped his fist, returning a martial artist's salute, "Martial Soul Golden Phoenix, Level 36 Assault-type Battle Soul Venerable, please give me guidance!"

Swish—!

As soon as these words came out, it was like a clap of thunder.

Golden Phoenix!!

Qin Ming and the others were shocked in their hearts, their gazes becoming more serious and meticulous.

Among beast Martial Souls, dragons and phoenixes are generally considered supreme, representing the strongest Martial Souls.

It is said that there is a girl in the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy who has the Phoenix Martial Soul, and it's an Ice Phoenix. Her strength and talent are extraordinary.

At the young age of twelve, she had already broken through to the Soul Venerable cultivation level.

It can be said that anyone associated with the rarer phoenix is generally among the top-tier Martial Souls.

"You... you... you're Level 36?" Shi Mo was also startled, his bronze eyes widening instantly.

He was 16 years old, clearly two or three years older than Su Ye, yet their cultivation levels hadn't been pulled apart.

Hearing this, Dugu Yan was greatly angered. She put her hands on her hips and immediately cursed loudly.

"You fool, you're still concerned about what level he is!"

"Did you hear that his Martial Soul is a Phoenix? Be careful, you idiot! If you lose, don't blame me for being impolite to you!"

Huh?

Phoenix Martial Soul?

Shi Mo's face tightened. Realizing he had encountered a tough opponent, he immediately adopted a defensive stance. The three Soul Rings at his feet, two yellow and one purple, were ready.

But he didn't attack because Su Ye hadn't released his Martial Soul and entered the Martial Soul Avatar state.

"The Black Tortoise Turtle is one that can take a beating!"

"You better be careful!"

As the sinister laugh fell, Su Ye had already darted out.

His body was like a ghost, his speed like an arrow shot from a bow. The distance of over twenty meters was covered in an instant. The terrifying speed made even Qin Ming and the others click their tongues in amazement.

"Kid...!!"

Seeing Su Ye forcefully attack without using his Martial Soul Avatar, Shi Mo was completely enraged.

But Su Ye's speed was too fast. It was too late to move now.

He roared fiercely, his aura violent. His first Soul Ring at his feet pulsed. His sturdy turtle shell instantly grew a full size larger, glowing with emerald light, firmly protecting his body.

Soul Skill, Turtle Shield.

Defense increased by 50%.

Step—

Power rooted from his feet, rotated through his waist, and then erupted from his shoulders and body like an invading fire. Su Ye delivered a single ramming strike.

Bang—!

A dull collision sound exploded in the square, like a thunderbolt hitting the ground.

"This..."

The powerful impact seemed to tear through the Black Tortoise Turtle's defense. Shi Mo's face changed drastically.

How is this possible!!

Could it be that the Black Tortoise Turtle's defense is still unable to offset his strength?!

Before Shi Mo could recover from his shock, an even more bizarre strange force was transmitted from the Black Tortoise Turtle's shell to his body.

Irresistible!!

Whoosh, a figure was instantly sent flying straight out like a cannonball.

Boom—!

The iron fence bent and collapsed, dented into a turtle shell shape.

Like a tennis ball being stuffed into a wire mesh, the broad-shouldered Shi Mo's face turned pale purple. His chest ached, causing him to lose all strength. He opened his mouth muttering but couldn't say a single word.

The square was dead silent.

Everyone was dumbfounded, their ears only filled with the sound of their own terrified heartbeats.

"Defeated... defeated??"