Ao Tian vs. Dai Mubai

Dai Mubai paid no attention to Tang San's words, and casually said with a smile, "A Spirit Elder at level thirty-one, how strong can he be?"

"I can't beat him without using hidden weapons," Tang San said.

"Hidden weapons? Are those the weapons you used in your fight with Teacher Zhao yesterday?" Dai Mubai asked.

"Yes."

Dai Mubai chuckled, "Isn't that normal? He's already at level thirty-one, with higher spirit power and an extra soul skill compared to you. It's perfectly normal for you to not be able to win without those peculiar weapons. But I'm a level thirty-seven Combat Spirit Master. My spirit power is six levels higher than his. Can't I defeat him?"

Tang San fell silent, not saying anything more. He wasn't sure whether Ao Tian or Dai Mubai was stronger.

He admitted that without using those powerful hidden weapons like the large crossbow and Dragon Whisker Needle, he couldn't defeat Ao Tian. Currently, those were his strongest means.

Similarly, he lacked confidence in defeating Dai Mubai without using those hidden weapons either. So, he felt that the outcome of the battle between Dai Mubai and Ao Tian was a bit uncertain.

"Where will the battle take place later? I'd like to watch," Tang San asked.

"There's a small grove not far from the village entrance. The battle will be held there," Dai Mubai said.

"Alright." Tang San stood up and left the cafeteria. He was full.

...

Ao Tian arrived at the nearest wooden house to the village entrance and released Dragon Horse.

"You'll be staying here from now on," Ao Tian said.

"Yes, master," Dragon Horse spoke, its voice that of a teenage girl.

Ao Tian was somewhat helpless. Every time he heard Dragon Horse's voice, it always felt a bit awkward. It made him think of himself riding on a young girl's back.

He had chosen Dragon Horse, the legendary steed, at first sight and hadn't paid attention to its gender. Even if he had noticed, he wouldn't have thought much about it. But he hadn't expected Dragon Horse to sound like a girl.

Ao Tian admonished, "Take care of cleanliness while staying here. When you need to relieve yourself, do it outside. I won't come to clean up after you."

"I understand, master."

After giving these instructions, Ao Tian left the place.

He wasn't worried that anyone would try to harm Dragon Horse. If someone got kicked by the horse and died, it was none of his concern.

When he returned to the dormitory, he coincidentally met Dai Mubai, who had just come back from eating.

Dai Mubai smiled and said, "Ao Tian, are you ready?"

"I'm ready at any time," Ao Tian said.

"Then go get them. We'll head to the grove now."

Ao Tian nodded, but before he could go, the four girls led by Gu Yuena had already heard the voices and come out.

Tang San also heard the commotion and walked out of his room.

"Oscar," Dai Mubai called.

Oscar pushed the door open, his face pale, looking as uncomfortable as if he were constipated.

"Do you want to eat first?" Dai Mubai asked.

"Ugh~" Oscar dry heaved, almost vomiting, and shouted, "Don't mention eating to me!"

"Uh..." Dai Mubai was a bit embarrassed and said, "Is everything taken care of?"

Oscar grumpily said, "He won't need to go again today."

With that, he jumped down from the bed, and Dai Mubai quickly moved out of the way.

A foul smell permeated the air.

"So stinky!" Xiao Wu quickly fanned the air and hid behind Ao Tian.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong also wrinkled their brows, stepping back a bit, looking at Oscar with some disgust.

Oscar, seeing Ning Rongrong's disgusted expression, hurriedly explained, "It wasn't me, it was Ma Hongjun. He couldn't move, so I was helping him..."

With a thought, Ao Tian conjured a gentle breeze that blew towards Oscar.

"Let's go," Ao Tian said indifferently, walking outside, with the four girls following behind him.

This scene filled Dai Mubai and Oscar with envy and jealousy.

Tang San remained silent, trailing behind. Dai Mubai kept a certain distance from Oscar throughout.

The eight of them left the village and entered the small grove.

In the center of the grove, there was a clearing with many traces of previous battles.

"We occasionally come here to practice," Dai Mubai explained.

Tang San frowned, "You engage in private fights, and the teacher doesn't intervene?"

Dai Mubai shook his head, "No, not only does the teacher not forbid private fights, but he also encourages them, as well as gambling. Because fighting increases practical experience, allowing spirit masters to become more familiar with their martial souls. Gambling hones judgment and strengthens one's psychological endurance. As long as there's no killing involved in the fights."

He then looked at Ao Tian, saying, "Since you're ready, let's begin."

Except for Ao Tian and Dai Mubai, everyone else retreated to the edges.

"Come on, Ao Tian!" Xiao Wu's cheeks flushed slightly, her face filled with excitement, gesturing to cheer Ao Tian on.

She then held Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's hands, asking, "Who do you hope will win?"

"Of course, we hope Ao Tian wins. I won't cheer for someone like Dai Mubai," Ning Rongrong said.

Zhu Zhuqing also nodded slightly.

"But, can your Ao Tian really win?" Ning Rongrong asked.

"Definitely. Just watch with wide eyes," Xiao Wu said, grinning.

Seeing Xiao Wu so confident at this crucial moment, both Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing began to feel some doubt.

Could Ao Tian's combat power truly be that formidable? Could he really overcome a six-level difference and defeat Dai Mubai?

Oscar originally wanted to cheer for Dai Mubai, but upon hearing Ning Rongrong's words, he immediately changed his tune, saying, "I also think Ao Tian will win."

He said this in a low voice, worried that Dai Mubai might hear. Only the few people standing at the edge heard him.

Ning Rongrong gave Oscar a faint glance and said nothing more.

On the battlefield, Ao Tian and Dai Mubai stood facing each other ten meters apart. Both of them were over 1.8 meters tall, with Dai Mubai being slightly more robust, while Ao Tian appeared more slender.

Dai Mubai glanced at Gu Yuena beside him before shifting his gaze to Ao Tian. He said, "Ao Tian, release your martial soul."

Ao Tian shook his head, "To deal with you, I don't need to use my martial soul."

Tang San furrowed his brows. When they were at the Nuoding Academy, almost every time he challenged Ao Tian, Ao Tian would say this exact phrase. He had even been defeated by Ao Tian without him using his martial soul.

Now, facing this level thirty-seven Spirit Elder Dai Mubai, Ao Tian was still displaying the same confidence. Could it be that he truly never lost?

Not only Tang San, but Oscar, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing were also left dumbfounded.

Arrogant and overconfident, Oscar was about to say, but when he saw Ning Rongrong standing a few meters away, he forcefully closed his mouth.

'Boss Dai, my apologies,' Oscar thought in his heart.

Ning Rongrong tugged Xiao Wu and said, "Ao Tian is too arrogant, isn't he? He might not even be able to withstand one of Dai Mubai's attacks without using his martial soul."

Although Zhu Zhuqing didn't say anything, it was evident that she shared Ning Rongrong's opinion.

Unable to contain himself any longer, Dai Mubai burst into laughter, saying, "Ao Tian, you're the most audacious person I've ever met. You should consider yourself fortunate to have encountered me. Today, I'll give you a lesson. Otherwise, you might lose your life due to your own arrogance. Since you're not using your martial soul, I won't either."