Chapter 101: Three Beings Who Aren't Even Human—How Could Anyone Fight That?
"Congratulations to East Sea Academy for winning first place in the youth division of the Tianhai Grand Three-on-Three Team Tournament!"
Dai Lingyu smiled helplessly and surrendered.
Wu Duosi unleashed her strongest hidden technique, her self martial soul fusion skill, yet still fell beneath the bloodline of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
No matter how skillful Na'er's spear techniques were, a counterfeit was still a counterfeit—it could never defeat the genuine Silver Dragon King.
"In the end… I still couldn't do it, could I?"
Na'er's eyes dimmed as she quietly left the stage.
At that moment, a thunderous cheer erupted like a tidal wave.
"Gu Yue! Gu Yue! Gu Yue!"
"Di Xue'er! Di Xue'er!"
Jiang Chen: ?
Ever since the introduction of spirit soul contracts, it had become possible to enhance one's martial soul—even to the point of evolution.
Soul masters' power had advanced as a result.
Back in Huo Yuhao's era, Wang Dong's three-ring Soul Elder already far surpassed his peers.
And now, ignoring those few who weren't even human, Wu Duosi had astonishingly reached the level of a five-ring Soul King.
No wonder she was hailed as the greatest genius in the history of the Star Luo Federation.
Unfortunately, her opponents weren't even human.
"I'm sorry, Teacher. We lost."
Wu Duosi always believed that among her peers, none could surpass her. With her twin martial souls and self martial soul fusion skill, she had been confident she could defeat even Yun Ming's personal disciple Na'er.
But today, she lost.
Even after using her ultimate skill, she was still defeated.
What hurt most was that her martial soul had actually been suppressed by bloodline power.
That was simply outrageous!
Shen Yi tried to comfort her. "It's fine, don't be disheartened. One of them is the direct disciple of Ling Tower's Vice Master, Sky Phoenix Douluo Leng Yaozhu, and another is also a direct disciple of Leng Yuzhu."
"As for you, Wu Duosi, your martial soul was suppressed because your opponent is the descendant of the legendary million-year soul beast, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger."
"The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger…" Wu Duosi's gaze flickered briefly, but soon steadied again.
She would find a way to overcome that bloodline suppression—and defeat him fair and square!
"So don't blame yourselves. Just train harder and win it back next time!"
Shen Yi sighed inwardly. Those three kids were simply monstrous—a ten-thousand-year soul ring appearing so early was terrifying.
Even if they lost, it wasn't a stain upon Shrek Academy's millennia of glory. Those opponents simply weren't human.
Wu Duosi protested, "But… but Dai Lingyu is also a personal disciple of Yun Ming!"
Hiding in the corner like air, Dai Lingyu nearly jumped out of her skin, staring wide-eyed at Wu Duosi.
What grudge was this? Did she really have to snitch like that?
Too much!
Sure enough, once Dai Lingyu was mentioned, Shen Yi's temper flared.
"Dai Lingyu, come with me!"
The princess of the Star Luo Federation, personal disciple of the continent's strongest man Yun Ming—how could she lose like that?
And to admit defeat so disgracefully, with no thought of Shrek Academy's honor at all!
"Teacher, I—"
"Silence!"
Even as the Star Luo Federation's princess, she couldn't surrender like this—it was utterly shameful!
Dai Lingyu: But… she was just too terrifying, waaah...
Back in the rest area, everyone's eyes turned toward the three newcomers, filled with disbelief.
Those weren't humans.
They were gods!
Xie Xie voiced everyone's thoughts aloud. "Are those really hundred-thousand-year soul rings?"
Logically speaking, given mental strength and body capacity, it was impossible to contract a hundred-thousand-year spirit for a first ring.
Even a ten-thousand-year ring was extremely difficult; obtaining a purple thousand-year ring as a second soul ring already made one an extraordinary talent.
As for evolving soul spirits into the ten-thousand-year level—that was something Soul Saints or Douluos could barely manage.
A hundred-thousand-year soul ring?
Even some Titled Douluos didn't have that, let alone a few students.
Really?
Truly?
How could anyone believe that?
Xue Di stayed silent, Gu Yue didn't want to speak, while Jiang Chen simply said with a calm smile, "Of course it's real."
"Hiss—"
Everyone sucked in a sharp breath, even the normally stoic Wu Zhangkong was no exception.
Compared to them, even he—once a candidate for the Sea God Pavilion Master—was utterly overshadowed.
Were they even human anymore?
That was everyone's unspoken thought.
But soon, excitement overtook their astonishment.
If these three could even defeat the legendary Shrek students, wouldn't their names go down in history?
"If the three of them compete, wouldn't the championship be ours for sure?"
Jiang Chen rolled his eyes. "If the two of us fight, then which of you are planning to sit out?"
Silence.
Especially Xie Xie, who looked at Tang Wulin. He'd thought Tang Wulin had the weakest soul power and was the team's weakest member—but reality said otherwise.
This kid had been hiding, concealing such terrifying strength.
Playing the pig to eat the tiger—there was no way he could leave.
Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi were a bonded pair, so they couldn't either.
Xu Xiaoyan's soul power was low, but as the team's only control-type battle spirit master, she absolutely couldn't be left out.
That left only Huo Yun'er and himself?
No!
Please no!
Seeing his expression, Jiang Chen chuckled and reassured him, "Relax. The two of us won't be participating."
He had long since passed the stage of needing to show off—especially in a place like a kindergarten.
Back at Shrek Academy, showing off before all the Titled Douluos and even Yun Ming himself—that had been the ultimate display.
Now? Not interested.
If the Huo family or others found out, or if his identity was exposed, his mystique would only fade.
Xie Xie looked at Gu Yue, then at Xue Di, and in the next instant threw himself at Jiang Chen's feet, hugging his legs tightly.
"Thank you, Godfather, for giving us this chance!"
Laughter filled the room. Even Xu Xiaoyan's gaze was filled with disdain.
"Idiot."
"Hey! Xu Xiaoyan, how can you talk to my godfather like that? He's the one with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!"
"Grab a thigh while you can—there'll be benefits for you later!"
Xu Xiaoyan snorted in annoyance, refusing to entertain this clown.
Wu Zhangkong, who had originally considered letting Jiang Chen and Xue Di fight, gave up on that idea after hearing Jiang Chen's words.
They were far too overpowered. One of them was already enough.
The others needed the chance to clash against the continent's top prodigies as well.
Perhaps… they might even win.
Wu Zhangkong couldn't help but mutter, "It seems the Youth Prodigy Rankings will see a major shake-up soon."
"Youth Prodigy Rankings?"
Hearing that phrase, everyone paused slightly.
Especially Xie Xie, whose eyes instantly lit up.
"Teacher, teacher! Will those three directly take the first, second, and third places?"
"How should that ranking even be arranged? Who's first?"
"Youth Prodigy Rankings?" Tang Wulin blinked. "What's that?"
Everyone fell silent. How could he not know that? Wasn't he already the disciple of the Seven-Star Saint Craftsman? Did he pay no attention to anything outside his forge?
Another Xie Xie-level idiot.
(END CHAPTER)
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