In the boisterous spectator stands, an elderly man with a sallow face and a gloomy expression sat motionless, his gaze fixed on the high-spirited members of the Heaven Dou Vice Team on the field.
His eyes were like those of a hunter spotting prey, filled with a twisted desire for the hunt.
Just a moment ago.
Facing a team that possessed a Spirit Ancestor, the Heaven Dou Vice Team had completed a clean sweep with only Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing stepping forward.
Moreover, the entire match had not even lasted three minutes.
After Zhu Zhuqing received boosts to her strength, agility, spirit power, and defense from Ning Rongrong, combined with her Third Spirit Ability, it was no exaggeration to say she was like a phantom.
Behind the gloomy old man, several young people furrowed their brows and whispered in low voices.
"Is this our opponent for tomorrow? This is too terrifying. I doubt we could win even if we used our trump cards."
"Yeah, their strikes are too decisive and their speed is too fast. We might get torn apart before we can even form our formation."
"Let's just surrender tomorrow. It won't be too late to use our trump cards when we encounter the Five Elements Academy."
"We should still ask Teacher Shi Nian first."
"That makes sense."
"Teacher Shi Nian, what do you think?"
The young man sitting in the middle respectfully questioned the old man in front of him.
Hearing this, the old man withdrew his gaze and said with a faint expression, "No need to rush. Who's to say they won't meet with some 'accident' tomorrow?"
"Yes!"
The young people behind the old man responded respectfully.
As students of Canghui Academy, they had absolute trust in Shi Nian... Walking out of the Great Spirit Arena, Ning Rongrong stretched lazily, her tone sluggish.
"These matches feel like they have no intensity at all."
Yang Yuan smiled and said, "It shows that your hard cultivation hasn't been in vain. If you found it difficult to beat second or third-rate teams, then there would be a big problem."
As soon as these words were spoken, smiles appeared on everyone's faces.
After hearing this, Ning Rongrong was suddenly full of Origin Qi.
"You're right! Then let's hurry back to the academy and continue to Cultivate."
Since returning from absorbing her spirit ring, Ning Rongrong's enthusiasm for cultivation had soared.
Because during the process of hunting for her spirit ring, her father had shared many heartfelt words with her that were deeply etched into her mind.
"Rongrong, if you have truly made up your mind to be with Yang Yuan, having only the talent of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is far from enough."
"The scenery he can see in his eyes is much higher and further than we can imagine. If you really want to be with him, you must become stronger."
"I'm not saying you must reach the height he stands at, but at least you must let him see your determination and potential in chasing after him. You must remember, no one likes a 'vase' who only has looks and depends on others."
"Okay!" Yang Yuan smiled slightly.
He saw Ning Rongrong's changes after she returned with her fourth spirit ring very clearly.
He was also happy to see this kind of positive change.
In the crowd, Dugu Yan's Phoenix eyes narrowed slightly.
She had also seen Ning Rongrong's changes. Besides her high enthusiasm for cultivation, her attitude toward Yang Yuan had undergone an earth-shaking transformation.
Many times, she would even start being touchy-feely without avoiding outsiders.
Such changes also made Dugu Yan feel a sense of urgency in her heart.
She couldn't let this little girl overtake her!
The group talked and laughed as they rushed back toward the Heaven Dou Academy.
Before leaving, the corners of Yang Yuan's mouth curled up slightly, and he turned to look at a hidden corner.
"Hmm?"
"Could this kid have noticed me?"
In the hidden corner, Shi Nian noticed the gaze Yang Yuan had just swept over, and his brow furrowed slightly.
His Spirit was the Vague Dream, which could create illusions. It was very convenient whether used for assassination or concealment.
Don't be fooled by the fact that he was only a level seventy-two Spirit Saint; he was confident that even a Spirit Douluo could not see through his concealment methods.
Thinking of this, Shi Nian's brow smoothed out again, and he said in a voice only he could hear, "That's right, that gaze just now must have been an accident. How could a mere Spirit Emperor possibly see through my concealment?"
Shi Nian was very confident in his methods because he had used his Vague DreamSpirit to kill those at higher levels countless times.
Even when he was only a Spirit Emperor, he had once schemed and killed a Spirit Saint.
Now that he had already achieved a Breakthrough to Spirit Saint, he naturally would not take a mere Spirit Emperor seriously.
Even though Yang Yuan was a Genius!
But so what if he was a Genius?
He, Shi Nian, specialized in killing geniuses!
He loved seeing those so-called geniuses collapse in despair within the illusions he created.
Torturing and killing geniuses was the primary hobby of his life!
As for so-called clearing obstacles for the academy, it was merely an excuse for him to take action.
On the very first day the Soul Master Tournament began, he had already set his sights on the members of the Heaven Dou Vice Team.
They had even specifically collected identity information on the Heaven Dou Vice Team members.
Ultimately, they concluded that except for Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong, the others could be killed. Even if he was exposed, it wouldn't matter; at worst, he would just pat his buttocks and leave.
With his skills, where in the vast world could he not go?
Originally, Shi Nian wanted to seize an opportunity when the members of the Heaven Dou Vice Team were alone.
But what frustrated him was that the Heaven Dou Vice Team members didn't give him any chance at all.
After several days, Shi Nian's patience had long been worn thin.
Today, he might as well just wipe them all out in one go!
It was just a matter of sparing Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong's lives; as long as he didn't go to extremes, it would be fine.
As for Yang Yuan, he was nothing short of an unexpected surprise for Shi Nian.
At the thought of being able to personally torture and kill these so-called geniuses soon, and seeing their expressions of despair and collapse in fear, a dark and twisted smile of satisfaction appeared on Shi Nian's face... Outside Heaven Dou City, the afterglow of the setting sun spilled over the fields on both sides of the road, and the scenery was pleasant.
But in the next second, the surrounding environment suddenly distorted, and the scenery became dark and blurred. A trace of cold Qi attacked from all directions, and the faint sound of a howling cold wind echoed in the air.
The members of the Heaven Dou Vice Team stopped their steps one after another. Facing the suddenly changing scenery, the expressions on their faces instantly became solemn.
"Who is playing tricks in the shadows!" Dugu Yan's Phoenix eyes narrowed as she fiercely scanned the surroundings.
The other members of the Heaven Dou Vice Team looked toward their backbone.
Seeing that Yang Yuan's face still wore a calm expression, the panic and solemnity on their faces dissipated quite a bit.
Yang Yuan gave a light smile and glanced toward one of the spots.
"We've only just left the city for two or three miles, and you already can't resist making a move?"
Before his voice even faded, Shi Nian, hidden in the shadows, was struck with consternation.
The direction Yang Yuan's gaze was fixed on was precisely the direction where he was hiding.
This couldn't help but make Shi Nian overthink.
Could this kid really be able to crack his concealment methods?
How was that possible!
He must be bluffing me!
Having made up his mind, Shi Nian did not respond to Yang Yuan, nor did he have any intention of revealing himself.
On the other hand, a look of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.
"Regardless of whether you are bluffing me or not, I'll let you suffer a bit first!"
Shi Nian's face was fierce as he immediately released his Spirit toward Yang Yuan, preparing to pull him into a dreamscape.
But before he could act, Yang Yuan reached out with one hand.
An invisible giant hand instantly grabbed Shi Nian and pulled him over.
Before he could react, with a "thud," he was pressed directly to the ground in front of Yang Yuan, his knees sinking into the earth.
Looking at the bewildered Shi Nian before him, Yang Yuan shook his head faintly.
"Not much strength, but quite a lot of nerve."
"With only this much strength, you dare to try and intercept someone for an assassination?"
(End of Chapter)
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