Chapter 465: You Are the Challenger!
Zheng Zhan looked at Yan Feng, feeling an overwhelming sense of disgust. Evil soul masters bloodthirsty, merciless, and completely without moral boundaries were despised wherever they went.
However, as the head referee, he couldn't publicly display his hatred toward evil soul masters.
After all, the only reason the Holy Spirit Sect was allowed to send a team of evil soul masters to the tournament was because of Prince Regent Xu Tianran's approval.
Without his consent, there was no way these people would have been allowed to participate.
In other words, the evil soul masters had the Prince Regent's support.
Normally, such shady and vile individuals would never be given a place in a continent wide competition like this.
Zheng Zhan understood why Xu Tianran made this decision. The Holy Spirit Sect was a powerful force that couldn't be ignored.
In the future war between the Sun Moon Empire and the three Douluo nations, even in the battle against Shrek Academy, the Holy Spirit Sect could prove useful in helping the Empire unite the continent.
But understanding was one thing accepting it was another.
He despised evil soul masters too much to ever feel comfortable with them.
That's why he desperately wanted Huo Yuhao and his team to win this championship and defeat the Holy Spirit Sect.
He spoke up: "Both contestants, state your names."
"Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, Huo Yuhao."
"Holy Spirit Sect, Yan Feng."
Standing at the edge of the competition stage, Yan Feng smiled as he looked at Huo Yuhao.
"Huo Yuhao, you have incredible talent and impressive strength. Without a doubt, you are the strongest opponent I've encountered in this tournament. Fighting you will be a memorable experience for me!
How about we make a bet? If you lose to me, you join the Holy Spirit Sect. Become one of us.
If you agree to this bet, I promise I'll go easy on you during our fight, so you don't have to suffer too much pain."
"Many people might think this battle is my challenge to you. But let me make one thing clear before we start you are the challenger!"
In Yan Feng's mind, Huo Yuhao was undoubtedly powerful, but his previous victory over Lu Genggeng was an illusion.
There was no way a Soul Sage, even one with Ultimate Ice, could defeat an opponent just by releasing his martial soul.
Yan Feng suspected that Huo Yuhao had used some kind of illusion based spiritual soul skill to create the illusion that Lu Genggeng was defeated simply by the cold aura.
In reality, he believed Huo Yuhao had secretly launched a series of powerful attacks while disguising them behind the illusion.
Huo Yuhao replied in a calm, emotionless tone:
"Yan Feng, give up on that idea now. I will never join the Holy Spirit Sect, so there's no need for a bet.
As for who the real challenger is, let's settle it with our strength!"
The smile vanished from Yan Feng's face instantly.
He had just given Huo Yuhao a golden opportunity, yet he was completely rejected.
His expression darkened, his gaze filled with hatred as he snorted coldly, deciding not to speak anymore.
Instead, he began mentally preparing his battle strategy.
The Audience's Rage
The spectators could no longer remain silent.
Yan Feng's arrogant words and his sinister attitude had completely ignited their anger.
The entire crowd erupted, launching a furious barrage of insults at him.
Even though Yan Feng couldn't respond, his face grew even colder, his rage boiling inside him.
"Fine. Let them say whatever they want. Once I defeat Huo Yuhao, that will be my ultimate revenge!"
Zheng Zhan's Hidden Satisfaction
Watching Yan Feng completely humiliated by the audience, Zheng Zhan secretly enjoyed the moment.
As a Level 9 Soul Engineer of the Sun Moon Empire, he naturally sided with Huo Yuhao and enjoyed seeing his opponent suffer.
Of course, he kept his face expressionless, doing his best to maintain a serious and professional demeanor.
As a head referee, he had received rigorous training no matter how funny a situation was, he wouldn't laugh.
...Unless he really couldn't hold it in.
At that moment, the corners of his lips twitched slightly in amusement.
Then, he raised his right hand and swiftly dropped it:
"BEGIN!"
Yan Feng's Transformation
The moment the match started, a circle of ice blue light appeared beneath Yan Feng's feet.
A sinister chill spread from his body, extending outward in all directions.
The glowing blue circle continued to expand as his body began to transform.
His muscles swelled, bulging and tearing through his black cloak.
The next moment, dark blue dragon scales emerged from his skin, piercing through the remaining fabric, leaving nothing but shredded pieces of cloth.
At the same time, the chilling aura around him intensified dramatically.
Beneath him, seven soul rings appeared in sequence: two yellow, two purple, three black.
Without a doubt, Yan Feng was also a Soul Sage.
Behind him, a pair of ice blue bone wings materialized.
With a single flap, he instantly ascended into the air.
Xiao Hongchen's Shock
In the Sun Moon Academy's resting area, Xiao Hongchen's eyes widened.
"That arrogant guy… he's also a Soul Sage?"
"I can't tell what his martial soul is, but even among Soul Sages, there are differences in strength. Yuhao will definitely win!"
Xiao Hongchen had complete faith in Huo Yuhao.
Di Qiu'er's Explanation
"His martial soul is a Bone Dragon."
Di Qiu'er provided the answer calmly.
When it came to soul beasts and anything related to them, her knowledge was unmatched.
Even dedicated soul beast researchers couldn't compare to her.
**"Normally, when a dragon type soul beast dies and becomes undead, it turns into a Bone Dragon. Bone Dragons may have low intelligence, but they are incredibly powerful. They are one of the most troublesome creatures for any soul master to deal with.
However, against Senior Yuhao, someone with a Bone Dragon martial soul is nothing more than another stepping stone to defeat."**
As Di Qiu'er confidently reaffirmed her faith in Huo Yuhao, Yan Feng made his move.
Yan Feng's Attack
His eyes glowed blue as he activated his first, second, and third soul rings simultaneously.
His body became slightly translucent, while a massive dragon skull appeared before him, floating in midair.
This dragon skull emanated an eerie, sinister aura, its form flickering with ghostly energy.
Suddenly, an icy wind erupted from its mouth.
The chilling blue gust shot toward Huo Yuhao at lightning speed, growing larger and fiercer as it traveled.
It raced toward him, threatening to engulf him completely.
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