Chapter 228: Xuanwu Unleashed, Dragon Soul Defeated!
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Beibei and Xu Sanshi—one was once hailed as the strongest attacker in the outer courtyard, the other as the strongest defender in the outer domain. After many years, their clash drew an ever-growing crowd of spectators.
As Xu Sanshi advanced, Beibei sighed inwardly and unleashed his own level sixty-two soul power. Simultaneously, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial spirit fully possessed him.
"No wonder Beibei is the senior master! His soul power level has reached sixty-two!"
"Look at Beibei's martial spirit. Before his death, the Dragon God Douluo personally helped awaken it, transforming his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon into the Blue Lightning Bright Tyrant Dragon!"
The crowd buzzed with speculation. Beibei's aura alone made many believe he would win this match.
However, within moments, a powerful aura, clearly surpassing Beibei's, erupted from Xu Sanshi.
"Level sixty-nine soul power? How did he improve so quickly?" Wang Qiu'er, among the crowd, was filled with astonishment.
Not only her, but Hecaitou, Xiao Xiao, and other Tang Sect disciples also displayed puzzled expressions. In their memories, Xu Sanshi's soul power level was always close to Beibei's, yet now it was seven levels higher.
What they didn't know was that this scene was just the beginning. The following moments would leave them utterly shocked.
A deep, ancient hum resounded, and a three-meter-tall golden Xuanwu spirit suddenly rose behind Xu Sanshi.
Seeing the Golden Xuanwu, Beibei's heart, though prepared, was still shaken.
"Golden Xuanwu, your martial spirit has indeed evolved," Beibei murmured softly, knowing this battle was inevitable. As he spoke, he unleashed his soul skill, gathering a powerful thunder force between his palms and charging at Xu Sanshi!
"First soul skill: Golden Xuanwu Shield!"
Since evolving into the Golden Xuanwu, Xu Sanshi's six soul skills had also transformed. As he spoke, six golden shields materialized around him.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
In an instant, the thunder force collided with the Golden Xuanwu Shield, creating a deafening roar.
When the noise subsided, Xu Sanshi stood firm, exuding the confidence of a true warrior.
Wang Qiu'er and the others were speechless, stunned not just by the evolution of Xu Sanshi's martial spirit into the legendary Golden Xuanwu, but also by how easily he deflected Beibei's full-force attack.
"Xu Sanshi, show me your true strength!" Beibei's fighting spirit ignited. If they were to fight, there should be no holding back.
With those words, Beibei activated his sixth soul skill, azure lightning enveloping him. In his martial spirit possessed form, Beibei seemed like a true Blue Lightning Bright Tyrant Dragon, charging directly at Xu Sanshi.
"Bring it on!" Xu Sanshi shouted, quickly summoning his martial spirit. He stomped his right foot and leaped into the air.
"Sixth soul skill: Xuanwu Suppression!"
As Beibei charged within three meters of Xu Sanshi, Xu Sanshi's sixth soul skill activated. He descended like a mountain, his right palm gathering immense force, crashing down on Beibei.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
In the blink of an eye, they collided, kicking up a cloud of dust and causing another thunderous roar.
All the spectators wore anxious expressions. Before the fight, they had thought Beibei would easily win. But now, with Xu Sanshi revealing his Golden Xuanwu martial spirit, a shadow loomed over the Tang Sect members' hearts.
In a few short breaths, the dust settled, revealing Xu Sanshi and Beibei.
Beibei was on one knee, supporting himself with his right hand on the ground. His long hair fell messily around him, and a trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth, making him look quite battered.
In contrast, Xu Sanshi stood tall with his left hand behind his back, his clothes pristine, clearly unscathed in the clash.
"I've lost."
Beibei's face was full of bitterness. Even though he had anticipated losing to Xu Sanshi before the fight, he hadn't expected such a crushing defeat.
"These changes, did the Shui family bring them to you?" Beibei asked, still unwilling to accept the outcome.
Xu Sanshi pondered briefly, then nodded slightly. He then raised his eyes and scanned the crowd around the arena, seeing their expressions of shock and disbelief.
Without saying another word, Xu Sanshi walked out of the arena, leaving the stunned Tang Sect members rooted to the spot.
"Xu Sanshi, he already has this kind of strength."
A long silence followed. When Xiao Xiao helped Beibei out of the arena, He Caitou's eyes were filled with immense fear.
Wang Qiu'er's expression was grim, her thoughts unreadable.
As for Jiang Nannan, she was filled with regret, sensing she had made the wrong choice.
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Sun Moon Empire, Royal Soul Engineer Academy.
"Everyone, we shall meet again someday."
At the academy gate, Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan were bidding farewell to their fellow students.
"Juechen, Ziyan, are you really leaving?"
Some in the crowd looked reluctant to part. Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan's departure was sudden for them.
"Our minds are made up. The Shui family's swordsmanship is unparalleled. If we can find the sword master there, we will surely progress further on our path of the sword," Ji Juechen explained with a gentle smile.
Hearing this, the crowd fell silent. The Shui family's recent decree had spread throughout the continent: all soul masters were free to submit to the Shui family and train with them. The allure was strong enough to draw countless powerful individuals, even the students of the Royal Soul Engineering Academy, who were already yearning to go.
"Farewell, everyone!"
Finally, Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan left the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, heading towards the Shui family in the far north.
At almost the same moment, within the Dai family of the Star Luo Empire.
After several days of contemplation, Dai Yueheng decided to head to the Shui family as well.
"Remember, our Dai family has a thousand-year pact with the Shui family. Do not disgrace us when you go to train with them!" The White Tiger Duke warned Dai Yueheng as he sent him off from the Star Luo Imperial City.
"Father, don't worry. I will not disgrace our Dai family!" Dai Yueheng replied with determination. His goal in going to the Shui family was to become stronger, and no matter what, he would establish himself there!
(End of Chapter)