Chapter 88 Battle Zhou Yi_2

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"How do you want to settle this?"

"By a duel of souls, of course." Zhou Yi pointed at Qin Xiao, "I'll duel him in a contest of souls. If he wins, I will apologize to him and swear never to harm him again. If he loses, he must obediently return to the academy to study..."

As she spoke, her eyes filled with provocation, she asked Qin Xiao, "How about it?"

Qin Xiao shook his head decisively, "Do I look like a fool to you? To duel souls with you? Are you the fool for suggesting a soul duel with me?"

He didn't hesitate to directly ridicule Zhou Yi, the old woman.

He had logic on his side, why fear?

Besides, if he didn't take some advantage from Zhou Yi, wouldn't that be letting her off easy?

There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.

Whether it was the Douluo from before he crossed over, or the current Douluo, no one has ever provoked Qin Xiao without paying the price.

Zhou Yi was momentarily stunned, then she understood the hidden meaning in Qin Xiao's words, and immediately became enraged, "Are you calling me stupid?"

Qin Xiao suddenly laughed, "I just realized, you do have some virtues."

"What?" Zhou Yi was baffled again.

She couldn't understand why Qin Xiao was suddenly praising her?

She asked subconsciously, "What virtue have you found?"

Qin Xiao earnestly replied, "You have a great deal of self-awareness, which is truly valuable."

"Pfft."

As soon as the words fell, Meng Hongchen, who was beside Qin Xiao, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He is still insulting me!

Zhou Yi trembled with rage.

On the side, Du Weilun couldn't bear to watch any longer, "Teacher Zhou..."

Zhou Yi waved her hand to stop Du Weilun from speaking further, "Director Du, don't you worry about this matter for now. This brat's insult has escalated to personal attacks. I can't stand it."

Although she was speaking to Du Weilun, she didn't look at him at all throughout the exchange but stared fixedly at Qin Xiao, "Brat, don't think I will bully you with my advantage as a Soul Emperor. I will suppress my cultivation level, just like you, and only use the strength of a Soul Ancestor, how about that?"

Qin Xiao continued to shake his head, "Not interesting."

"You still refuse to agree?" Zhou Yi, with a clenched fist, took out a soul bone from her Spatial Soul Guidance Device and said through gritted teeth, "If you can still beat me, then this soul bone is yours."

Heh heh heh, it seems this old woman really hates me to the bone... Qin Xiao thought with a cold laugh.

But he knew, this was Zhou Yi's limit.

Pressuring her more would yield nothing else but might just trigger the old woman into a rampage.

He answered firmly, "Fine, I accept. But I hope Director Du can serve as a witness."

He still wants Du Weilun to be a witness?

Zhou Yi, frustrated yet amused, "Kid, is it your confidence that makes you so sure you've got me all figured out?"

With that, she handed the soul bone she was holding to Director Du, "Director Du, then please be our witness."

"Ah, this..."

Director Du was stunned.

What's all this about?

His original purpose for arriving was to mediate, to keep Qin Xiao and Meng Hongchen at the academy, and now he's become a witness?

"Qin Xiao."

"Director Du, then please act as a referee," Qin Xiao said as he noticed Director Du still wanted to say something, and pre-empted him with a smile, "Director Du, please step back a bit."

Meng Hongchen asked with some nervousness, "Uncle Master, are you really going to fight this old woman?"

After all, Zhou Yi is a genuine Soul Emperor and a teacher from Shrek Academy, with likely a wealth of combat experience, not someone like the previous careless Soul Elder.

Qin Xiao smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I'm confident I can beat her within ten rounds."

"Oh." Meng Hongchen, seeing Qin Xiao so full of confidence, decided not to say anything more.

But upon hearing Qin Xiao's words, Zhou Yi's mouth curled into a mocking smile.

This kid really dares to boast.

Has his confidence inflated after defeating that useless Wang Dong?

But.

Has he considered whether he still has any advantage facing her?

Zhou Yi had reasons for her contempt.

That's because she's also a direct-attack class Soul Emperor.

With a physical strength that's astonishingly powerful.

In that case, the advantage Qin Xiao gained from doping his body would be completely nullified.

Next up is soul power.

She had a sly trick up her sleeve.

She promised not to use more power than a Soul Ancestor, but isn't her total amount of soul power far more than that of a Soul Ancestor like Qin Xiao?

She was convinced that if it came down to attrition, Qin Xiao would definitely lose. How could he compare to her?

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Finally, and most confidently, came her abundant combat experience.

How old was Qin Xiao?

Thirteen.

She had lived several decades longer than Qin Xiao.

To put it more aptly, if one were to scrape the combat experience from her mind and weigh it on a scale, it would outweigh Qin Xiao's by at least two pounds.

"Zhou Yi, Martial Soul Fire Dragon."

Watching Meng Hongchen leaving Qin Xiao's side and the stage empty, Zhou Yi stood her ground and spoke in a deep voice.

It was a ritual among Soul Masters; even though she harbored deep hatred towards Qin Xiao, she still persisted.

"I don't suppose I need an introduction, do I?"

Qin Xiao smiled faintly, his eyes already shining with a golden light.

Underneath his feet, four Soul Rings, yellow and purple, emerged once more.

"No need."

"You're just a defeated foe, I don't want to listen to your nonsense."

Zhou Yi said, slightly crouching down. She took on a bow stance.

A layer of fine red scales rapidly appeared on her exposed skin.

The tips of her fingers, her nails growing wildly, also became exceptionally sharp, like blades.

With her breaths, flames flickered inside her nostrils and mouth.

At this moment, even though she tried to control the release of her Cultivation Level, everyone in the vicinity still felt a scorching sensation and pressure, causing many to involuntarily step back several paces.

"Teacher Zhou really lives up to her Soul Emperor level Cultivation," one person remarked, despite the distance, feeling the immense pressure.

"Soul Emperors are truly terrifying."

"Qin Xiao may have beaten Wang Dong, but I see a big gap between him and Teacher Zhou."

"I also don't believe that this exchange student from Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy can defeat our Shrek Academy's teacher."

"Exactly, exactly. How could a student ever beat a teacher? Anyone who thinks otherwise must be living in a dream."

From within Class One, many retreated while echoing these sentiments.

Naturally, Zhou Yi heard every word.

'The respect I lost is coming back. Indeed, choosing to discipline this arrogant exchange student was a wise decision.'

Zhou Yi felt overjoyed listening to the crowd.

Now, only one step separated her from restoring the dignity she'd lost.

And that was to knock down Qin Xiao.

"Both sides ready!"

At this moment, Du Weilun's deep voice rang out.

Zhou Yi's nerves immediately tensed up.

She was excited.

"Qin Xiao, have you considered forfeiting this match?"

Without declaring the start, Du Weilun still asked Qin Xiao.

It was clear that, in his heart, he too did not favor Qin Xiao's chances against Zhou Yi.

That was only natural; he was well aware of the value of a teacher from Shrek Academy, not something a student could easily challenge.

Qin Xiao remained resolute, "Director Du, I have thought it through, please just declare the start."

Ah, well, no point in persuading. Once the match begins, he will understand what 'do not seek death and you shall not die' means.

With a silent sigh in his heart, Du Weilun loudly declared, "The match begins!"

"Kid, I'll show you what cruelty is!"

Zhou Yi spoke with a chilling expression, and the next moment, her legs violently propelled her forward.

Crack, crack.

As power surged, the stone flooring beneath her feet groaned under the stress. Accompanying the snapping sounds, spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the slabs.

Zhou Yi, using that force, sprung forward, like an arrow shot from a bow, charging towards Qin Xiao.

In the blink of an eye, she was upon him.

It was at this moment that the spectating students gasped.

Hiss.

Is this Teacher Zhou's true strength?

As a premier teacher of Shrek Academy, her combat prowess is astonishing! She's leagues beyond that worthless Wang Dong.

At this moment, Zhou Yi's fist was already smashing towards Qin Xiao's face.

Her heart sneered even colder.

Frozen by fear, aren't you? Not even knowing how to dodge?

Now, I'll let you understand what cruelty is.