pertwk Chapter 5: Soul Master vs. Soul Emperor - The Advantage Lies With Me!
Chapter 5: Soul Master vs. Soul Emperor - The Advantage Lies With Me!
"Dai Mubai, twelve years old, level thirty-five Battle Soul Venerable."
Mu Bai answered calmly.
"Twelve years old, level thirty-five?"
Zhao Wuji was immediately startled.
"Release your martial spirit and spirit rings so I can see."
With a thought, Mu Bai unleashed his pure-blooded White Tiger Martial Soul from behind, unleashing a powerful aura and murderous intent that swept outwards.
Immediately afterwards, three spirit rings rose from beneath his feet.
Beneath the guise of the illusory realm lies a standard combination of two yellow and one purple.
"Good heavens!"
Although it was only for a moment, the pure bloodline pressure caused Zhao Wuji's pupils to shrink slightly.
Immediately afterwards, three spirit rings rose from beneath his feet—two yellow and one purple, disguised by the Mirage Domain.
"He really is a Soul Master!"
Zhao Wuji was filled with shock and murmured to himself.
"It seems Shrek Academy is about to welcome a true monster!"
Before we knew it, it was noon.
"Damn it, after waiting for ages, there really is only one."
Upon discovering that Dai Mubai was the only one there until noon, Zhao Wuji stood up from the recliner, quite annoyed.
Zhao Wuji was originally going to take a look.
Will more trainees pass the assessment and advance to the fourth stage this year?
He plans to personally appear as an examiner at that time.
But now, having only Mu Bai is definitely not enough.
"Little Ao! Come here!"
Zhao Wuji waved in Oscar's direction.
Oscar jogged over, holding half a sausage he hadn't finished eating.
"Teacher Zhao, what's wrong?"
"Go and call Teacher Li here."
Zhao Wuji gestured towards Mu Bai with his lip.
"This kid is a Soul Master; he has to pass the fourth test."
"My cultivation is too high, I'm too lazy to fight, let Old Li spar with him."
"Okay!"
Oscar responded and turned to run.
Before long, Li Yusong followed Oscar over and looked at Mu Bai, who was getting up from under the shade of a tree.
"This kid?"
"That's right!"
"Dai Mubai, twelve years old, level thirty-five Soul Master."
Zhao Wuji gave a brief introduction, his face showing an expression of watching the spectacle.
"Just follow the rules and spar with him for the duration of an incense stick burning."
Li Yusong nodded, walked to the center of the playground, and spoke to Mu Bai.
"As Teacher Zhao just mentioned, you have to stand under my tutelage for the duration of an incense stick burning."
"I will suppress my cultivation to the Soul Master level and only use the first three Soul Skills."
After saying that, he released his martial spirit.
With the dragon-patterned staff in hand, six spirit rings—one white, one yellow, three purple, and one black—rose from beneath his feet.
Upon hearing this, Mu Bai smiled faintly and shook his head.
"Teacher Li, there's no need to suppress your cultivation level."
"As long as you don't use ten-thousand-year-old soul skills above the fourth soul ring, it's fine."
"I want to see just how big the gap is between my current strength and that of a Soul Emperor."
Upon hearing this, Li Yusong was stunned, Zhao Wuji raised an eyebrow, and Oscar exclaimed "Ah!"
"Kid, are you serious?"
Li Yusong's expression was strange.
"I am a level 63 Battle Soul Emperor. Even without using my ten-thousand-year soul skill, my soul power quality, physical strength, and combat experience are far superior to those of a Soul Venerable."
Are you sure?
"Confirmed." Mu Bai stood up, walked to the center of the playground, and stood opposite Li Yusong.
"Please enlighten me, Teacher Li."
Li Yusong stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled.
"Good! You have guts! Then I'll grant your wish!"
He no longer suppressed his cultivation, and his Soul Emperor-level aura was fully released.
Although he only used the first three hundred-year soul rings, the oppressive aura of a Soul Emperor made Oscar, standing by the playground, turn pale and unconsciously take a few steps back.
Only Mu Bai stood still, motionless.
Within the depths of those silver, double pupils, light swirled.
This body, reshaped by the immense life force of the white tiger's sacrifice 700,000 years ago, has reached an unbelievable level of strength.
Mu Bai could sense that, in terms of physical strength, speed, and defense alone, he was comparable to an ordinary Soul Saint who did not use his Martial Soul True Body.
In addition, there's the qualitative change in soul skills brought about by three real ten-thousand-year soul rings, and the insight granted by the double-pupil martial soul...
The Soul Venerable versus the Soul Emperor seems like a huge mismatch, but—
"The advantage lies with me."
Mu Bai silently recited in his heart.
On the playground.
After the two stood on opposite sides, ready to begin the fight.
Within Mu Bai's silvery-white pupils, a subtle shimmer began to flow.
He can "see".
The moment Li Yusong fully unleashed her aura, the world in Yin Tong's vision became distinctly layered.
The subtle streams of soul power flowing in the air, the trajectory of the surging soul power within Li Yusong's body, the order of muscle exertion, and the rhythm of his breathing and heartbeat—all were crystal clear.
This is the insight granted by the Double Pupil Martial Soul.
"Watch out!"
Li Yusong gave a low shout, and the first spirit ring under his feet lit up, but he did not move.
He was waiting, waiting for Mu Bai to reveal a weakness first.
Mu Bai didn't move either.
The two faced off for three breaths.
As dusk deepened, the playground fell silent.
This kid is quite mature!
Li Yusong thought to himself, and suddenly he moved.
There was no sign, no buildup of power.
He transformed into a blurry afterimage, his long staff sweeping towards Mu Bai like a venomous dragon emerging from its lair.
But at this moment, in Mu Bai's double pupil vision...
The ripples created by the compressed air were clearly visible along the trajectory of this strike.
Mu Bai could even see the slight tremor in Li Yusong's wrist as the long staff thrust out.
Turn to the side and step forward.
Mu Bai narrowly avoided the tip of the stick.
But just as he turned to the side, Li Yusong flicked his wrist, and the long staff suddenly changed direction, sweeping across his waist and abdomen!
This change of tactics was as fast as lightning, and ordinary Soul Masters would have no chance to react.
But Mu Bai seemed to have anticipated this.
Instead of retreating, he took half a step forward, almost crashing into Li Yusong's arms.
At the same time, his right hand formed a claw and precisely hooked the opponent's wrist that was holding the stick.
"What?"
Li Yusong was startled.
His "Dragon Tail Swing" move has three possible variations, so no matter if Mu Bai retreats, leaps, or blocks, he has a countermeasure.
But he never expected that Mu Bai would choose such a dangerous approach.
too close.
The long staff is a long weapon, and its power is greatly reduced once it is used at close range.
Li Yusong acted decisively, releasing his grip on the staff and simultaneously throwing out his left fist, aiming straight for Mu Bai's face!
With the physical strength of a Soul Emperor, this punch is enough to shatter stone tablets and split rocks.
Mu Bai also threw a punch.
The two fists collided.
"Bang!"
The muffled sound was like the beating of a drum.
Both of them retreated simultaneously. Li Yusong took three steps back, while Mu Bai took five.
But Li Yusong's expression changed.
He used 70% of his strength in that punch just now, enough to break the bones and tendons of an ordinary Soul Master.
Not only did Mu Bai catch it, but the recoil from the punch also made his arm go numb!
"Such a tough body!"
Li Yusong was shocked.
He gripped the long stick again, his expression turning completely serious.
"Little guy, I need to get serious!"
"Second Soul Skill: Dragon Scale Protection!"
Golden dragon scales instantly covered his entire body.
Li Yusong stopped probing and his first and second spirit rings lit up simultaneously.
"Double-Strike Combo, Dragon Thrust & Dragon Swing!"
The long staff first thrusts and then sweeps, the two attacks almost in equal order.
What's even more terrifying is that this attack contained the soul power pressure of a Soul Emperor.
An invisible pressure surged from all directions, attempting to lock down Mu Bai's actions.