35: Reject Qin Ming's invitation

"Brother!"

Seeing Shi Mo so miserable, Shi Mo rushed over in a panic.

The rest of the people instantly woke up from their shock.

Ye Leng Leng also summoned her Martial Soul, Nine Hearted Sea Tang. A ball of pink-white light fell, and Shi Mo's face visibly improved.

Bang—!

Shi Mo struggled out from the iron fence, his legs landing steadily. He looked almost like nothing had happened, except his rough right hand kept rubbing his aching chest.

His mouth was twisted, his eyes wide like copper bells, his expression unwilling yet powerless.

"Kid, you're skilled. Today, I've been defeated."

"I, Shi Mo, keep my word. From now on, our grudges are cleared. If there's a chance, I'll come learn from you again!"

Hearing this, Shi Mo also prepared to say a couple of harsh words, "Kid, you wait,..."

Bang—!

Before he finished speaking, he was kicked hard on the butt by Shi Mo.

"You blockhead, what nonsense are you talking about now? You want to drag me along to get beaten with you, huh?"

Shi Mo grumbled irritably, glancing at the monster before him. A bone-chilling horror welled up in his heart.

He had used his first Soul Skill, but the opponent not only didn't use a Soul Skill but didn't even summon his Martial Soul.

Clearly, their strengths were worlds apart, with no comparability whatsoever.

Stirring up hatred at this time?

Are you stupid?

Angered by his foolishness, Shi Mo quickly brought his younger brother Shi Mo back to the team's formation, lest the two brothers suffer a "dark hand."

One move?

In just one move, Shi Mo was defeated?

Yu Tianheng and the others let out a long exhale of hot air. Their faces, slowly calming down, still couldn't hide the look of horror.

Yu Tianheng asked himself.

Even if he unleashed his most powerful Soul Skill, he couldn't defeat Shi Mo head-on in one move.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is the number one beast Martial Soul, but the Black Tortoise Turtle's defense is also a top-tier existence. With the current small gap in their Soul Power, it would take some effort to win.

Let alone without summoning his Martial Soul...

If he didn't summon his Martial Soul and relied solely on physical strength to fight, it would purely be tickling Shi Mo.

"This person... is really just a Soul Venerable?"

Yu Tianheng secretly clenched his fist.

His calm eyes gleamed, and battle intent surged in his heart.

Formidable strength...

A top-tier beast Martial Soul, Golden Phoenix, not inferior to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon...

As the prodigy of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, the greater the pressure, the more he wanted to experience the opponent's strength.

Dugu Yan and the others also had unpleasant expressions, causing the surrounding atmosphere to instantly become oppressive, with a feeling that a great battle was imminent.

The seven of them rose and fell together. Shi Mo was defeated so miserably, as teammates, they naturally couldn't stand by and do nothing.

Moreover, they must get that little Golden Mastiff.

Oh?

Successive battles, or a group fight?

Su Ye's eyes were slightly cold. The Soul Power in his body, condensed like iron, erupted in response. Even with Qin Ming added, what did it matter? He was not afraid.

Clapping—

Just as Yu Tianheng and the others were preparing to continue challenging, rapid and loud clapping suddenly sounded.

"Wonderful! Truly wonderful!"

Qin Ming stared directly at Su Ye, not concealing his admiration and praise at all.

Like a hunter encountering top-tier game, his refined face glowed with pleasant surprise.

"Without using Martial Soul or Soul Skill, defeating the defense of a Black Tortoise Turtle Soul Venerable in one move."

"Based on my years of experience, at least a strength-type Soul Emperor would possess physical strength like yours."

Qin Ming didn't look at Yu Tianheng and the others, but the latter were like clear mirrors, knowing that these words were a reminder for them not to act rashly.

Seeing that Teacher Qin Ming had already stepped in to interfere, Yu Tianheng and the others had no choice but to withdraw their surging Soul Power.

Almost at the same time, six Soul Rings spread out from beneath Qin Ming's feet. Terrifying Soul Power surged out like a tsunami, then was violently suppressed back.

His well-proportioned body's muscles bulged, yellow flames rose from his body, and both his eyes simultaneously turned yellow.

Mutated Martial Soul, Blazing Wolf.

"Little brother, we are the seed team of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, not some insidious and despicable sort."

"The previous matter was just a slight misunderstanding. Please don't take it to heart."

Qin Ming did not release Soul Emperor pressure. The smile on his face was gentle and refined, giving a feeling of closeness and friendliness.

As he spoke, his Martial Soul and Soul Rings also disappeared, making him seem like a harmless ordinary person.

Originally thinking Qin Ming was going to act, the excitement in Su Ye's eyes immediately dimmed, and he suddenly felt it was uninteresting.

He clapped his hands, looking impatient, "Since the misunderstanding is resolved, there's nothing more to say."

"Jin Bao, let's go—"

Swish!

That little Jin Bao, who was knocked down and pretending to be dead on the ground, immediately bounced up on his small legs and followed Su Ye, preparing to leave.

"Hold on!!"

Seeing that the name of Heaven Dou Royal Academy was useless, Qin Ming immediately became anxious. He quickly blocked the former, stopping their path.

"Your Excellency!"

Qin Ming's gaze was like a torch. He said directly and decisively, "Heaven Dou Royal Academy is a top-tier Soul Master academy, possessing the most complete Soul Master cultivation system and environment."

"With your talent, staying in this Baojian City is truly too much of a waste."

"If you can join Heaven Dou Royal Academy, it will definitely be greatly beneficial for your future growth. The Royal Academy's power is absolutely beyond your imagination."

"Oh? You mean... joining Heaven Dou Royal Academy?"

Su Ye's expression was calm and unperturbed, showing no sign of being moved.

This made Qin Ming's heart tighten. He quickly asked, "Could it be that Your Excellency has already joined Spirit Hall, or the Star Luo Empire Royal Academy?"

Join?

What for?

Relying on fusion, he can become infinitely stronger. Joining a faction would instead affect his strength improvement.

If his secret were discovered, he wouldn't want to be permanently imprisoned.

"If one can grow wings oneself, why rely on a cloud ladder!"

With a light laugh, he left behind a sentence. Su Ye took Jin Bao and left without looking back, departing gracefully.

If one can grow wings oneself.

Why rely on a cloud ladder?

Yu Tianheng and the others' breathing stopped. They only felt their Spirits shake, their souls captivated.

"What great ambition!"

Qin Ming's eyes lit up. The heroic Spirit within his chest was about to burst forth.

If it were someone else, he might feel they were being pretentious and putting on an act.

But from the young man, he felt that this soaring ambition was not false.

Only fourteen years old, yet his physical body was comparable to a strength-type Soul Emperor.

Even if his cultivation was only a three-ring Soul Venerable, relying on the top-tier beast Martial Soul, Golden Phoenix, his strength could definitely rival a Soul King.

A fourteen-year-old Soul King...

What a pity—

Watching Su Ye disappear, the proud Dugu Yan coldly snorted. She crossed her arms across her chest and said indignantly:

"If he doesn't want to join, he doesn't. Listening to his words, it's as if we're being sycophantic and our virtue is inferior."

As these words came out, everyone's expressions slightly changed.

Ye Leng Leng pulled her hand, signaling her to stop talking.

"What...?"

Not noticing Qin Ming's expression, Dugu Yan said angrily, "Didn't his words just mean that? Relying on beating Shi Mo, he wants to belittle us."

"Enough!!"

Unable to listen any longer, Qin Ming was inwardly furious. His cold voice was like a chilling wind passing through. Dugu Yan immediately knew better and shut up.

"Teacher Qin Ming, Yanzi she..."

Yu Tianheng originally wanted to plead, but was scared back by Qin Ming's gaze.

At this moment!

Qin Ming's face was as gloomy as water. His eyes staring at Dugu Yan seemed calm, but occasionally flashed with extreme sharpness.

Looking around at the few people, an overbearing, unsympathetic indifferent voice came from Qin Ming's throat.

"I know your births are extraordinary, and the Martial Souls you possess symbolize the glory of your families. But those are merely because of your birth, attached to you by your families."

"Since you are born in the Soul Master world, only when your own names become famous across the continent will that be your own glory!"

"What you need to do is not stand on your fathers' shoulders, but strive to surpass them!"

Dugu Yan was speechless and lowered her head in shame. The rest of the people remained silent, seemingly enlightened.

Whoosh—

A wave of heat suddenly swept through the cool night. Everyone's hearts were hot, sweeping away their previous dejection.

"Don't forget!"

"Our goal is the champion of the Soul Master tournament!"