Chapter 278.2. First Battle


    Moo The youth let out a low-pitched groan, and his stocky body suddenly ballooned in size. His increase in size wasnt proportionate; he only stretched horizontally. A pair of thick, twisted and sharp horns poked out from his shoulders. They were almost two feet long. His muscles were about to tear his shirt and reveal his naked, burly body.


    It was his first soul skill, Strength of Barbaric Bull.


    The martial soul of this youth was a Charging Bull. It didnt sound very impressive, but it was one of the top-ranked bull-type martial souls. Although the Strength of Barbaric Bull only came from his first soul ring, it was quite dominant. Not only was it extremely strong and impactful, but it also made him temporarily lose any sensation of pain, and increased his defensive strength greatly. Among all the strengthening skills that came from first soul rings, the Strength of Barbaric Bull was one of the top three, and was even stronger than Dai Yuehengs White Tigers Shield.


    His eyes turned blood-red at the same. Two streaks of bloody light shot out from his eyes straight towards Meng Hongchen. Meng Hongchen was given a shock.


    Meng Hongchen shuddered in her heart. Not only this, but she also found out that everything around her had seemed to slow down.


    There was even a control-type soul skill?


    It came from the third soul ring of the Charging Bull, re of Barbaric Bull.


    He had locked onto his opponent, allowing him to track her while she tried to dodge his attack. At the same time, he slowed her dodging speed.


    Compared to academies, sects were much better in some areas. For example, their research in some special martial souls was much better. In every sect, there was a certain martial soul that was passed down from generation to generation. After years of legacy, their research on that specific martial soul would have be very profound. This was something that sects couldntpare to.


    Simply put, the research of academies only scratched the surface, but the research of sects managed to get to the crux. After countless attempts, they found the most suitable martial soul that they could pass down for generations.


    This was the case for this youth from the Dragonyer Sect. His Strength of Barbaric Bull and re of Barbaric Bull came from soul rings that were the most suitable for the Charging Bull. They were also soul rings that formed the bestbination.


    However, he felt a chill as he burst into the icy-blue region. He actually shivered, and slowed slightly.


    At this point, he was already very close to Meng Hongchen. There wasnt any time for him to think, and thus he continued his charge towards Meng Hongchen.


    Meng Hongchen smiled and blew gently towards his direction. Her first and third soul rings lit up at the same time, causing the smooth, icy surface beneath their feet to extend.


    The youths sharp horns were already in front of Meng Hongchen. It was a coincidence, but his horns were directly in front of Meng Hongchens chest because he wasnt very tall.


    Meng Hongchen looked a little vexed, and in the next instant, she appeared behind the youth.


    His body shed past Meng Hongchen quickly, and he didnt manage to strike her. However, he managed to stop himself from instantly using his re of Barbaric Bull before he turned around and burst towards Meng Hongchen again.


    However, two Meng Hongchens appeared on the icy surface. His re of Barbaric Bull tried to lock onto both figures, but it lost its effect instantly. He was stunned.


    This was Meng Hongchens third soul skill, Ice Reflection. The figure that she reflected looked exactly like her. Through various reflections, she kept on conjuring projections of herself. As a result, she then gave the youth the feeling that three of her had appeared even though his re of Barbaric Bull was still locked onto her body, as she kept on changing her position using her soul skill.


    Another intense chill engulfed his body. The youth revealed a look of horror, and his fifth soul ring lit up without any hesitation.


    It was a pity that it was toote. Compared to five years ago, Meng Hongchens Icetoad Venom was even stronger now. Furthermore, she wasnt simply at Rank 61 now that she possessed six soul rings!


    Ayer of blue spread across the youths face. Before his fifth soul ring even lit up, he groaned and trembled before he copsed to the floor.


    All the otherpeting members from the Dragonyer Sect in the waiting area all stood up suddenly. They couldnt believe the scene in front of them. They didnt understand what was going on.


    The light from Meng Hongchens soul rings retracted, and she lifted her chin arrogantly. She turned to the referee and said, Ive won. Nextpetitor please. After saying this, she retrieved a Milk Bottle to restore her soul power. In this individual elimination round, there werent any rules that stated she couldnt use soul tools to aid her recovery.


    The referee rushed to the youth and checked his condition. He nodded at Meng Hongchen after ascertaining that her opponent hadpletely lost his fighting strength.


    Youve won, but your martial soul is poison-type. Please help him neutralize the poison to prevent endangering his life. The referee said.


    Meng Hongchen twisted her lips and said, Referee, have you forgotten? Theres still the team roundter. Yes! ording to the rules, no substitutions could be made in the team round after the individual elimination round was over. This also meant that the members in the waiting area had topete in the team round.


    The referee furrowed his brow and said, However, his life will be in danger if this continues.


    Meng Hongchen shouted towards the waiting area where the Dragonyer Sects team members were, Promise me that he wontpete in the team battle, and Ill help him neutralize the poison.


    Poison!


    The rest of the Dragonyer Sect team only now understood how Meng Hongchen managed to defeat her opponent. They all looked at one another. Eventually, they focused their attention on one person. It was a tall and huge youth, who was also their team leader for this tournament.


    Please neutralize the poison. He wontpete in the team roundter. This team leader didnt hesitate at all, and immediately made his decision. Of course, that was because none of them specialized in neutralizing poison or were healing-type soul masters.


    Meng Hongchen squatted down without hurry and pressed her hand on the youths chest. She sucked back her Icetoad Venom.


    Wang Donger said to Huo Yuhao softly in the resting area, Meng Hongchens abilities have increased significantly!


    Huo Yuhao said, After two years of exchange, they have learned something from Shrek Academy. Did you interact with the two siblings? What standard has Meng Hongchens abilities reached?


    Wang Donger twisted her mouth and said, I did interact quite a fair bit with Meng Hongchen. However, its because she harassed me every day. I dont know what rank her soul power is. She conceals her abilities very well. However, I estimate that her cultivation is above mine. The two of them already had five rings five years ago. Im sure they are above Rank 65 right now.


    Harass you? Huo Yuhaos expression turned weird, My Donger is a male and adykiller! Impressive, impressive. If you meet her, you can trap her with your beauty.


    Wang Donger blushed. I didnt


    Huo Yuhao chortled and changed the topic. He said, As a soul engineer, Meng Hongchen used the methods of soul masters to win the fight. This shows how confident she is in her own cultivation. Her opponent wasnt weak either. His martial soul and soul skills are quite strong. I used my Spiritual Detection to sense the youth from the Dragonyer Sect. He has invigorating qi. With strengthening skills, he managed to resist Meng Hongchens venom for some time. He might have caused some trouble for her if he used his strongest soul skill immediately. These sect teams are indeed quite extraordinary! This edition of the tournament will be quite cracking.


    Meng Hongchens dominance cast a shadow over the Dragonyer Sect. The second topete was a thin and tall youth. When he stood in front of Meng Hongchen, he looked at her with a more cautious look.


    The referee repeated the rules again. This Dragonyer Sectpetitor took the initiative to say, Dragonyer Sect. Feng Shn.


    Feng Shn? Meng Hongchen was stunned.


    Feng Shens lips moved slightly, and he replied, Its Feng Shn, not Feng Shn.


    Meng Hongchen twisted her lips and said, Itd be best if you were called Feng Shn. It sounds mightier.


    ED: This is rted to tones in CN. Said in the fourth tone (which is said in a higher pitch that falls sharply), Feng Shn is just a name. However she misheard it in the second tone (said in a rising tone simr to asking a question) as Feng Shn, which literally means Caution. Hope that this clears up any confusion.


    A furious look shed across Feng Shens eyes. Dont be too arrogant. Dont think that youll win against me just because you won against my vice team-leader.


    Meng Hongchen threw him a scornful look, Ill try. I think he had the same thought as you. He didnt even touch my sleeves before I defeated him. Her self-confidence was one of a kind! She wasnt depleted from the first battle. Furthermore, she took the opportunity to replenish her soul power as the vice team-leader from the Dragonyer Sect was poisoned. She was basically still in her peak condition right now. Naturally, she wasnt too bothered by Feng Shen.


    Feng Shen nodded at her and walked towards his position expressionlessly.


    The two of them quickly drew their distance from each other and went to their respective positions.


    Everyone watched as the referee lifted his right hand before swiping it down. The second battle began!


    As the referees hand swiped down, a loud eagle call sounded. Following this, a bolt of dim purplish electricity instantly shot into the sky. It was extremely quick, such that Huo Yuhaos Spiritual Detection couldnt even capture it.


    It was Feng Shen who had shot into the sky. He was too quick. Two yellow, two purple and one ck soul ring shone on his body. Right now, he had already unleashed his soul rings. A pair of deep blue wings that didnt seem too wide extended from his arms. His entire body released a strong dim purplish glow. In a matter of seconds, he was already thirty meters high in the air, and was far away from Meng Hongchen.