"I do have the best Soul Ring combination..."
"I won't disgrace Brother Luo Chuan!"
At this moment, Xu Xiaoyan's expression looked quite pleased, and her heart felt even more so, as she cheerfully remarked.
But soon, facing an opponent who was only at the Soul King level—even one level lower than her—she still focused with utmost seriousness.
Although Brother Luo Chuan had repeatedly told her that she would undoubtedly become one of the top Control System Soul Masters in the future, even across all eras, and had even given her the evaluation of "absolute control under the starry sky"...
When facing an opponent, she still couldn't afford to be careless!
After all, Brother Luo Chuan had told her there would be a surprise waiting for her. What could it be...
"..."
Unlike Xu Xiaoyan's good mood, across from her, the Fox Heavenly King Su Mu opened his mouth but found himself speechless.
"I'm fighting someone with a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring?"
At this moment, Su Mu couldn't help but mutter in bewilderment.
What kind of heaven-defying character am I, please!
"..."
"Huh?"
"Huh???"
"Huh????????"
The entire arena erupted in an uproar. Four black and one red—what an unbelievable Soul Ring combination!
Even Tang San from twenty thousand years ago, or the Emotion God Dai Yuhao from ten thousand years ago... well, the latter was still quite powerful.
"Three!"
"Two!"
"One! Begin—"
The referee was the quickest to react, immediately announcing.
"..."
"Fifth Soul Skill."
"Nine-Spirit Fox Incantation!"
In that instant, Su Mu had already taken a deep breath, the fifth purple Soul Ring at his feet glowing brightly as he channeled all his Soul Power into his eyes.
Now, he finally understood what the Crown Prince meant by "the Shrek group is terrifyingly powerful." How could this merely be "terrifyingly powerful"?
This girl was so strong he wanted to kneel!
But even knowing it was impossible, he wouldn't surrender like that bull-horned Dragon Soul user.
At the very least, as one of the Eight Great Heavenly Kings of Monster Academy, he had to deliver a brilliant strike like his partner Dai Yueyan!
His Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit was undoubtedly a mental-type, and he firmly believed that his mental power couldn't possibly be weaker than...
"Perhaps!"
"My mental power will be effective."
Su Mu thought to himself, looking at his opponent expectantly as if hoping to see a moment of distraction. However, he was completely mistaken.
Not only was she completely unaffected, but she acted even faster than he did. In the distance, Xu Xiaoyan was already enveloped in starlight, softly chanting.
"Stars above, shining bright, forever radiant..."
"Eternal peace!"
"Starlight Chains!"
A glimmer of starlight flashed in Xu Xiaoyan's exquisitely beautiful eyes.
After her Martial Soul evolved, the casting time for her Soul Skills had become frighteningly short. In just an instant, several intense holy light chains shot fiercely toward her opponent.
In less than a breath, under her precise control, not only was her opponent tightly bound, but even his nine tails were thoroughly suppressed one by one.
Under the starlight, disregarding all rules to forcibly control—this was the inherent nature of her Star Wheel Ice Staff. And ever since its evolution into the Holy Light Star Staff, this trait had been infinitely enhanced!
Not only could she control her opponent, but she could also continuously absorb their Soul Power to replenish her own.
The number one control under the starlight!
Truly living up to its reputation!
Su Mu simply lacked the strength to break free. Even under the most basic chains, escape was nearly impossible.
"You..."
"Aren't you afraid of my Mental Shock at all?"
At this moment, Su Mu widened his eyes, staring at the person before him, unable to resist asking. He understood that he was no match for her, but he couldn't believe that not a single move had any effect!
"Hmm?"
"Are you talking about that look in your eyes?"
Xu Xiaoyan shook her head, lost in thought.
Even Soul Sages would find it difficult to rival her mental strength, let alone an opponent who had barely reached the Soul King level. To her peak Spirit Sea Realm mental power...
It was almost laughable.
"Referee."
"I think it's time to end this."
Seeing that the match was practically over, Xu Xiaoyan turned her gaze toward the referee and spoke calmly.
"..."
"Xu Xiaoyan wins!"
At this moment, the referee nodded repeatedly, though he struggled to suppress his astonishment. The audience felt the same.
"Xu Xiaoyan, Xu Xiaoyan—"
"Goddess of Starlight!"
With the appearance of that top-tier Soul Ring, almost everyone had instinctively overlooked Xu Xiaoyan's instant-control technique, but that didn't stop others from realizing just how powerful she was.
For a moment, her name echoed through the Soul Arena in waves of cheers. Compared to that damned Prince Consort who had stolen the princess right from the start, this beautiful, sweet-voiced, and incredibly fierce young lady...
Was far more captivating!
Even though this was only her first elimination match, the roars of the crowd seemed as if they would shake the heavens, as though afraid she wouldn't hear them.
"Xiao Yan was amazing."
Tang Luochuan smiled as he spoke.
"What goddess..."
Xu Xiaoyan didn't pay it much mind. All she needed was Luo Chuan's affection and approval!
As if sensing his praise, she descended from the arena toward the spectator stands. When her eyes met his, she revealed a breathtaking smile.
"Wow, wow, wow—the goddess is looking at me!"
"Ah, I can't take it—"
Many in the audience mistakenly thought she was looking at them, and one after another, they screamed in excitement.
This scene was captured by Star Luo City's top photographer, while a female Soul Master whose Martial Soul was a brush swiftly sketched the moment.
Women understand a woman's beauty best.
Even a thousand years later, the Starlight Goddess's glance back would remain a must-see masterpiece in the Star Luo Museum.
"But, who are they..."
When Xu Xiaoyan's gaze fell upon the three additional people beside Tang Luochuan, her expression shifted to one of surprise, and she hurriedly made her way off the stage.
"Sis-sis... my dear sister!"
Among the spectators, a blue-haired man who bore some resemblance to Xu Xiaoyan was holding a camera, seemingly intent on documenting her first match.
However, whether it was the rising and falling exclamations or his trembling hands, this recording was anything but ordinary. It would become the most shocking shot of his lifetime.
The person was none other than Xu Xiaoyan's biological brother, Xu Xiaoyu, who also happened to be one of the staunchest supporters in the family for Tang Luochuan becoming his brother-in-law.
"Xiao Yan..."
Beside him, a middle-aged couple stood wide-eyed, hands covering their mouths, momentarily speechless.
They were Xu Xiaoyan's parents—the other two supporters of Luo Chuan.
Their approval of Tang Luochuan as a young man was exceptionally high, with only one drawback...
There were just too many girls around him!
"Xiao Yan has always been working very hard."
Even Tang Luochuan's parents stood nearby, their faces beaming with smiles. Though their son Luo Chuan was somewhat unreliable at times, his taste in finding a daughter-in-law...
Was truly second to none.
What? Unsure if their relationship was confirmed?
Since she was nine, she had frequently visited their home. As experienced adults, they could read the look in this young girl's eyes when she gazed at Luo Chuan better than anyone.
"This..."
"Is she still my sister?"
Xu Xiaoyu stood stunned, his mouth agape, murmuring to himself. Due to his sister's affiliation with the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, he had also become a member there.
During his free time, he devoted himself to cultivation and training at the Spirit Ascension Platform, thoroughly enjoying it. His Soul Power had already reached the threshold of a Soul King.
Over the years, he knew his sister was formidable and that her efforts far surpassed his own expectations. Her Soul Power was likely immeasurably higher than his, but...
A level 57 Soul King, not far from becoming a Soul Emperor!
And those Soul Rings...
"Brother Tang, what's with Xiao Yan..."
Beside them, Father Xu glanced toward Tang Ziran, hesitating to speak further. In the past, Xiao Yan had talent, but nothing to this extent...
No wonder their daughter had barely returned home in the past year, using busyness as an excuse. So, she had been preparing an ultimate move all along!
"Not at all. Xiao Yan's potential has always been very high."
"Luochuan has always rated her talent as one of the top among his companions, right..."
Nearby, Lang Yue shook her head and said with a smile.
"Xiao Yan's talent isn't just top-tier—no one in the current Control System surpasses her."
Tang Luochuan responded with a laugh, his tone firm.
Beside him, Gu Yue quietly pretended not to hear. Well, she was a Power Attack System Soul Master anyway—what harm was there in conceding the title of strongest controller to Xiao Yan...
"Is that so!"
Father and Mother Xu exchanged glances, smiling proudly. Their daughter was indeed the best!
Yet, even as they spoke, their eyes couldn't hide a trace of heartache. Becoming a high-level Soul King at such a young age undoubtedly required immense talent and relentless effort, but...
As parents, they still wished their child didn't have to bear such exhaustion!
(End of Chapter)