NOVEL NEXT Chapter 36: Chapter -36 The showdown.
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[Throw some powerstones too]
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Chapter -36.
Upon hearing Chen Feng, Xu Sanshi's temper flared, and he let out a furious shout at him, "How arrogant!" In an instant, the two faced off in the arena—one cloaked in blue and the other in green. With the help of the Ice Blue Emperor Scorpion martial soul, Chen Feng felt immensely strengthened; indeed, beast martial souls like his provided a significant boost compared to weapon-based souls, which offered limited enhancements.
As Chen Feng activated his second martial soul, the Ice Blue Emperor Scorpion, the arena's temperature plummeted rapidly. The soul power of the freshmen in the stands faltered, causing some to shiver. Many students stared in awe as they recognized Chen Feng's twin martial soul. "Could that be a twin martial soul?" they murmured. "What is his second martial soul? The cold is so intense that it's affecting us here!"
Among the spectators, Ling Luocheng watched Chen Feng intently. "Is that the ultimate ice martial soul, the Ice Blue Scorpion? My ice-based martial soul only reaches minus eighty degrees, while the ultimate ice can chill to minus two hundred! That's the might of an ultimate martial soul!" All eyes in the stands were locked onto Chen Feng and Xu Sanshi, an electrifying matchup truly worth witnessing in the Soul Master realm, a rarity even in the Soul Sect.
Chen Feng absorbed the power of his Ice Blue Emperor Scorpion martial soul. Unlike his first martial soul, the Broken Soul Blade, which had functional soul rings but lacked offensive skills, the Ice Blue Emperor Scorpion came with a host of powerful abilities. Its first soul skill, Ice Emperor's Claw, made his arms tough and amplified his damage in close combat, while Ice Emperor's Protection cloaked his body in icy crystals for formidable defense.
The Ice Blue Emperor Scorpion's trunk bone skill, Frozen Domain, Ice Emperor's Fury, represented the pinnacle of his attack arsenal. Wielding the Broken Soul Blade, Chen Feng radiated a chilling aura of ultimate ice. Balancing both martial souls required great mental strength, which he could manage since the Broken Soul Blade had integrated with his soul; otherwise, even with spirit power surpassing a Soul Sage, wielding two martial souls simultaneously would have been impossible.
As the battle's complexity unfolded, the audience watched in stunned silence, abandoning their previous bets.
Now, they were simply eager to see which of the two would emerge victorious.
With a grin, Chen Feng remarked to Xu Sanshi, "I hope you can handle this; if not, my next move might just end you."
Xu Sanshi's anger quickly turned to laughter as he processed Chen Feng's words. He remembered how he had felt powerless before awakening, but now he firmly believed no one at his level could defeat him.
Gazing at Chen Feng, who emitted bone-chilling temperatures, Xu Sanshi felt his competitive spirit heightening. "Chen Feng, your arrogance will be your downfall. Today, you'll see just how strong I truly am!" Determined to stand his ground against Chen Feng's pressure, Xu Sanshi wielded his evolved Xuanwu Shield without fear.
Encouraged by the Ice Blue Emperor Scorpion's boost, Chen Feng felt his own strength swell. The first soul ring of the Breaking Soul Blade sharpened his attack, while the Ice Emperor's Claw increased his physical power. Although Chen Feng's ability could only channel the strength of a 10,000-year soul due to his own limitations, it was still impressive.
His arms glistened with dazzling ice crystals, making the once-simple Breaking Soul Blade look magnificent. Chen Feng had reached an extraordinary level of power.
Then, with a powerful push off the ground, he sprang into the air like an arrow. From above, he rotated and unleashed a fierce blade light.
A piercing blue blade descended, cleaving the arena clean in two, and raced toward Xu Sanshi.
Seeing the menacing light approaching, Xu Sanshi lifted his Xuanwu Shield high, unleashing his soul power. His three soul rings—two yellow and one purple—shone brightly. Suddenly, the rings combined into a brilliant black ring.
The dark green snake on his shield stirred, a massive turtle-snake phantom materializing behind Xu Sanshi. This showcased his Xuanwu divine beast bloodline talent in action.
With a shout, he used the combined soul skill: Xuanwu Roar.
This skill caused the shield to grow larger, ready to absorb Chen Feng's assault, while the Xuanwu let out a roar that could render opponents unconscious for a brief period.
Xu Sanshi felt a wave of triumph as the Xuanwu Shield grew nearly double its size. The sonic blast from the Xuanwu echoed, immobilizing everyone in the arena, even the Soul Sage referee—an embarrassing moment for him.
However, Chen Feng stood unfazed; his spirit was too strong for the influence of the roar to affect him. As Xu Sanshi prepared himself, he braced the shield against Chen Feng's radiant blade.
The instant their abilities collided, a deafening tearing sound resonated, and blinding light engulfed the arena, obscuring the spectators from the unfolding chaos.
Xu Sanshi felt overwhelmed by the chill of that blade light, his shield unable to fully consume it—like a small snake trying to swallow an elephant. The Xuanwu Shield howled in pain as it was cleaved in two.
When the shield shattered, Xu Sanshi coughed up blood, struggling with the realization that his linked martial soul had been severed. The blow to his spirit was far worse than any physical injury. His pride shattered, Xu Sanshi gazed vacantly, and the referee, still reeling, failed to act.
Just as fate seemed to seal Xu Sanshi's doom, an odd old man appeared before him. Disheveled and shabby, with a worn robe and unkempt hair, he stood barefoot in the arena, a gourd hanging from his waist and a roasted chicken in hand. Despite his appearance, his bright red eyes commanded attention.
Without breaking a sweat, the old man snatched the blue blade of light with ease. He took a bite of his chicken, his eyes glimmering with enthusiasm, "That was impressive! So cold and sharp, indeed!" With a light pinch, he shattered Chen Feng's blade, dispersing it into the energy of the universe before disappearing entirely.
The remnants of the fight left spectators in disbelief, as Xu Sanshi, wounded and spitting blood, processed the reality that nearly led to his demise. Chen Feng, meanwhile, remained composed; his victory was hardly in doubt without requiring his ultimate skill. If not for Xu Sanshi's awakening into the Xuanwu Shield, Chen Feng could have triumphed with mere basic strikes. Yet, the appearance of the peculiar old man concerned him.
Chen Feng quickly recognized the old man—Xuanzi, the Super Douluo known as the "Under cover agent of holy spirit cult." His smile widened at having bested one of Shrek Academy's top students, confident that his demonstrated talent would catch the attention of the academy's leaders.
As the Soul Sage referee regained his faculties, a flush of humiliation washed over him; he had been rendered helpless by a three-ring Soul Master. He glanced at the injured Xu Sanshi, then reported, "Chen Feng wins." Thunderous applause erupted from the stands, leaving spectators buzzing with excitement about the wild match.
"Chen Feng!"
"Chen Feng!!"
"Our class leader is victorious!!!"
"What strength! Is this truly what a Soul Master can achieve??"
At that moment, countless girls in the audience gazed at Chen Feng with admiration—like a fairy beholding Tang Seng. In the stands, Bei Bei clenched his fists, pondering how he could ever stand against Chen Feng after witnessing Xu Sanshi's defeat.
Post-battle, Xu Sanshi was rushed for medical attention while Chen Feng slipped away from the crowd of curious onlookers, heading towards the east gate of Shrek City with Ling Luocheng. Chen Feng's victory over the twin star Xu Sanshi would surely spread like wildfire, marking the rise of a new star at Shrek Academy.
Meanwhile, within the Sea God Pavilion of Shrek Academy, the ninety-eighth-level Super Douluo, the second most powerful individual at the academy, relaxed with food and drink, completely nonchalant about the commotion outside. In the meeting room, ten individuals gathered around an oval table, Elder Mu reclining in a chair at the head.
Surrounded by Elder Lin, Elder Xuan, and various deans and vice-deans from the Martial Soul and Soul Guidance Departments, the atmosphere was still until Elder Mu spoke gently, "Xuanzi, what prompted you to call this meeting at the Sea God Pavilion?"
Elder Xuan stood up with excitement, saying, "Elder Mu, tonight I've witnessed a true genius! Even more impressive than you were in your youth!"
Gasps filled the room; Elder Mu was widely recognized as the academy's anchor, a pinnacle figure in the continent with extraordinary achievements. It was hard for anyone to imagine someone outshining him from his younger days.
Intrigued, someone asked, "How can anyone surpass Elder Mu?"
Hearing the praise for a newcomer, Elder Mu responded cheerfully, "Oh? Xuanzi, enlighten us—who could possibly be more remarkable than your younger self?"