Ning Rongrong reluctantly let go of Chen Yuan, feeling a sense of security she had never experienced before. Now that she had someone to back her up, she turned around, her eyes sparkling with amusement, hands on her hips, ready to enjoy the show.
Ning Rongrong knew Dai Mubai was strong, but she was confident that Chen Yuan would beat him to a pulp.
Chen Yuan stepped out from behind Ning Rongrong, his expression cold and his eyes deep. He intended to use Dai Mubai as a test to see just how strong he had become. After all, Dai Mubai was the leader of the Shrek Seven Monsters.
Chen Yuan's steps were steady and unhurried as he walked toward Dai Mubai. Though his movements seemed casual, each step increased the pressure on his opponent.
Dai Mubai frowned deeply. He didn't know Chen Yuan's background, but he knew this situation wouldn't end peacefully. In the end, fists would decide the outcome.
"Let's fight, then!" Dai Mubai roared, deciding to strike first. His soul power surged as he took a powerful step forward, his fist aimed straight at Chen Yuan's face.
Chen Yuan dodged the punch with a swift sidestep, then grabbed Dai Mubai's wrist and twisted it sharply. The immense force left Dai Mubai with no room to resist. He grunted in pain, stumbling to the side. Chen Yuan followed up with a kick to Dai Mubai's chest, sending him flying like a ragdoll. Dai Mubai's mouth opened in a silent scream, his eyes bulging as he nearly died from the impact.
At this point, neither of them had summoned their martial souls, but the difference in their physical abilities was already clear.
**Bang!**
Dai Mubai crashed heavily to the ground, rolling several times before finally coming to a stop.
Gasps echoed around them as Ma Hongjun and Oscar rushed forward to help Dai Mubai up, their eyes wary of Chen Yuan.
Tang San and Xiao Wu remained still. Tang San didn't move, so Xiao Wu didn't either. Tang San's expression was grave. He had activated his Purple Demon Eyes, a faint purple glow in his eyes allowing him to see the details of the brief exchange.
Though the fight had lasted only a moment, Chen Yuan's effortless movements and the terrifying strength and speed he displayed left Tang San deeply shaken.
He had fought Dai Mubai before and knew firsthand how strong Dai Mubai was. Yet, in this encounter, Dai Mubai had been utterly crushed.
"You bastard, I'll kill you!" Dai Mubai roared, his chest throbbing with pain. After being helped up by Ma Hongjun and Oscar, his eyes burned with rage as he glared at Chen Yuan.
He shook off Ma Hongjun and Oscar, noticing that Chen Yuan hadn't summoned his martial soul. Dai Mubai hadn't either, but after being beaten so easily, he could no longer hold back.
"White Tiger, possess me!"
A white light erupted from Dai Mubai's body as his soul power surged. His figure grew taller, his muscles bulging. Sharp claws extended from his hands, and his hair turned black and white with tiger-like stripes. A "king" character appeared on his forehead, and his eyes glowed with an intimidating aura. Three soul rings rose beneath his feet—two yellow and one purple, the optimal configuration.
"Roar!"
A tiger's roar echoed, carrying a terrifying aura. Dai Mubai lunged at Chen Yuan with incredible speed and ferocity.
Chen Yuan chuckled softly. With a wave of his hand, the Seven Kill Sword appeared in his grasp. Unlike Dai Mubai's dramatic transformation, Chen Yuan simply became sharper and more menacing, his aura enough to send chills down anyone's spine.
Three soul rings rose beneath his feet—yellow, purple, and purple. The moment these rings appeared, everyone except Ning Rongrong was stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.
But Chen Yuan had no time to care about their reactions. Facing Dai Mubai's furious charge, he didn't dodge. Instead, he met him head-on, his speed so fast it blurred in the eyes of onlookers.
Dai Mubai's face paled. He barely had time to activate his White Tiger Protection Shield before Chen Yuan was upon him.
With a single thrust of his sword, Chen Yuan shattered the shield effortlessly. The Seven Kill Sword's sharpness was unstoppable. With a tearing sound, the sword pierced into Dai Mubai's body, though it didn't go all the way through. Dai Mubai's tiger claws gripped the blade tightly, blood dripping from his palms.
Dai Mubai's heart turned cold. If not for his combat experience and quick reflexes, the sword would have run him through. He looked at Chen Yuan's handsome face, now filled with fear. What grudge did this man hold against him? Did he want him dead?
Dai Mubai unleashed his soul skill, White Tiger Light Wave, firing a beam of energy from his mouth. At such close range, Chen Yuan had no choice but to pull back his sword and leap into the air to avoid the attack.
Dai Mubai stumbled forward, then retreated rapidly, his eyes locked on Chen Yuan. He gathered his soul power and activated his thousand-year soul skill, White Tiger Vajra Transformation.
His body expanded further, his muscles hardening like granite. The bleeding from his wounds stopped as his body became more resilient.
After using this skill, Dai Mubai's attributes doubled, giving him a slight boost in confidence. He roared like a madman, "You dare try to kill me? Do you know who I am?"
Chen Yuan tilted his head slightly, his voice calm. "Just a waste of space."
The words "waste of space" seemed to trigger something in Dai Mubai. His face twisted with rage as he lunged at Chen Yuan with a ferocious snarl.
Chen Yuan, however, had lost interest in the fight. He channeled his soul power and swung his sword twice, releasing two sword beams over three meters long. The beams crossed paths, sharp and unstoppable, slamming directly into Dai Mubai.
**Boom!**
The sword beams struck Dai Mubai, sending him flying. He didn't even have time to cry out in pain before losing consciousness. When he hit the ground again, his eyes were rolled back, his chest torn open, and his clothes in tatters. He had reverted from his martial soul possession state, revealing two deep, intersecting wounds that cut to the bone. Blood poured from the injuries, a gruesome sight.
The Seven Kill Sword Qi was an innate soul skill of the Seven Kill Sword, one that didn't require a soul ring. It grew stronger with the user's soul power, and the unique "Kill" technique could enhance its power even further.
Just as the Clear Sky Hammer grew heavier with increased soul power, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon could truly transform into a dragon, top-tier martial souls each had their unique strengths.
A complete "Kill" character was equivalent to a ten-thousand-year soul skill. With Chen Yuan's current strength, he could unleash a full "Kill," but against Dai Mubai, even that wasn't necessary.
As Chen Yuan continued to accumulate advantages, his strength had grown to an extraordinary level.
(End of Chapter)
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