Kapitel 69: Chapter 69: Crushing Defeat!
Soul Realm!
A piece of news exploded within the Soul Clan!
The second-in-command of the Soul Clan, Void Swallowing Flame, had taken a personal disciple. This news sent shockwaves throughout the clan. In a sense, this status held even more value than that of the young clan leader.
Everyone was curious about Yun Yi, the personal disciple of Void Swallowing Flame. What kind of talent was needed to win the heart of such a prominent figure?
Not far from the grand hall of the Soul Clan stood a massive training field. Competition within the Soul Clan was fierce, especially among the Emperor Clans. With the presence of Void Swallowing Flame, their bloodline power never waned.
Within the clan, there were countless individuals with seventh or eighth-grade bloodlines, and occasionally, even divine-grade bloodlines. With so many talented individuals, resources were scarce, making the internal strife intense!
Thus, the training field was a favorite gathering spot. Young people, driven by zeal, often had disputes of pride. Especially after Yun Yi's identity as the personal disciple of Void Swallowing Flame was revealed, the place became even more vibrant.
Everyone hoped to catch the eye of an elder, aiming for a meteor-like rise to prominence!
At this moment, the training field was surrounded by a dense crowd. Most wore black armor, while some donned black robes. A casual glance showed that being a Dou Zong was as common as a dog, and Dou Huangs were everywhere!
Even the Dou Zuns hadn't stepped in, otherwise, Dou Huangs wouldn't even be worth mentioning.
In this crowd, Yun Yi, a mere Dou Wang, appeared even more insignificant, like a drop in the ocean.
"Who dares to challenge me!?" An eerie laugh echoed in the training field as a cold gaze swept over the surrounding crowd.
"Soul Lai, a seventh-grade bloodline, quite a promising talent!"
"Hmph, just showing off among Dou Huangs. In the realm of Dou Zongs, he wouldn't stand a chance."
"Let's not set our expectations too high. Not everyone can be like Soul Feng or Soul Yu, who distanced themselves early on. They should be on the cusp of breaking through to Dou Zuns by now!"
"Divine-grade bloodlines, how enviable!"
Listening to the whispers around him, Yun Yi also gleaned information about the figure in the field.
Soul Lai: Seventh-grade bloodline, peak Dou Huang, had won sixty consecutive battles among Dou Huangs over the past month.
Looking at the figure in the field, Yun Yi felt an itch in his hands, wanting to test this Soul Clan 'prodigy.'
"Hehe, feeling itchy?" A familiar voice sounded in Yun Yi's ear. Naturally, Yun Yi knew who it was—it was his mentor, Void Swallowing Flame. With his advanced soul power, he easily grasped the situation on-site.
"Then give it a try. Let's see the results of your recent training!"
Without waiting for Yun Yi's reply, Void Swallowing Flame continued. Although he had thoughts of his own, he had been diligently training Yun Yi these past few days.
Dou Techniques, Soul Techniques, Fire Control Methods, all taught without reservation, truly playing the role of a good mentor.
"Alright!" Yun Yi's eyes flashed as he nodded in agreement.
Hearing his response, a gleam of interest appeared in Void Swallowing Flame's eyes from afar. He was also curious about what unique abilities this flame spirit from the Great Thousand World possessed.
Perhaps, through this battle, he could catch a glimpse of the broader picture!
"Is this your new disciple?" A sudden voice interrupted. An elegantly dressed man in white robes mysteriously appeared behind Void Swallowing Flame.
With eyes that seemed to see through one's heart, he easily saw through Yun Yi's essence, his eyes reflecting a sudden understanding.
"No wonder you took him as a disciple; he is a 'kindred spirit'!"
The man was none other than the strongest on this land, Soul Tian Di!
With his imperial-level soul power, he naturally saw through Yun Yi's true form—a being of pitch-black flame imbued with a slight devouring power and other unique abilities.
If not for Void Swallowing Flame beside him, he might have believed that another Void Swallowing Flame had been born in this world.
Knowing Yun Yi's true identity, he no longer questioned why Void Swallowing Flame would take him as a disciple.
"Yun Yi's talent is remarkable. If fully nurtured, he might reach the Seven-Star Dou Sheng before our plan begins!"
Unaware of Soul Tian Di's presence, a flash of longing, a desire for power, appeared deep in Void Swallowing Flame's eyes. Yun Yi seemed to have stirred even more ambitions within him.
"Seven stars?" Soul Tian Di's eyes flickered at Void Swallowing Flame's words. "If he has such potential, the Soul Clan will spare no effort in cultivating him."
A seven-star Dou Sheng would be invaluable, and even the Soul Clan couldn't ignore such a prodigy. While Soul Tian Di was confident of defeating other Emperor Clans, strength was always a welcome asset.
Since Xiao Xuan's death and the fall of the Xiao Clan, no one in this realm had caught his eye, not even Gu Yuan. He never considered Gu Yuan a worthy opponent.
After speaking, the two fell silent again, their eyes fixed on the training platform.
"I will fight you!" A calm voice echoed. Though soft, it resonated in everyone's ears, causing many to look serious.
"This is..."
"Soul Realm!"
"Someone has achieved the Soul Realm at this stage!"
Many knowledgeable individuals in the crowd had already detected the Soul Realm from the voice. Achieving the Soul Realm was something typically only Dous Zongs or even Dou Zuns within the Soul Clan could attain.
Following the voice, the crowd saw a young man in white slowly approach, his deep eyes sweeping over them, making everyone shiver involuntarily.
"Who are you?" Soul Lai frowned, feeling his soul trembling under the faint pressure from Yun Yi.
"Yun Yi!" The icy voice echoed throughout the training field, leaving everyone in shock.
"He is Yun Yi, Master Void's personal disciple!"
"A mere Dou Wang, how dare he?"
"A Dou Wang with a Soul Realm power, it must be Master Void's doing. Damn, why couldn't it be me?"
"You are Yun Yi!" Soul Lai was initially taken aback upon hearing Yun Yi's name, then excitedly sized him up.
After assessing Yun Yi, Soul Lai frowned and remarked, "Do you wish to fight me, a Dou Huang, as a Dou Wang?"
"Laughable. Since my debut, I have always fought against stronger opponents. No one in the same realm can match me!"
His domineering words left some speechless. Anyone ready to mock fell silent upon sensing the powerful aura Yun Yi exuded.
Yun Yi remained calm, as if stating a fact. From the aura emanating from him, even peak Dou Huangs felt oppressed.
"Arrogant!"
With a surge of black Dou Qi, a pitch-black ghost-headed blade formed in Soul Lai's hand. He shot forward, rushing at Yun Yi with incredible speed.
"Boom—Boom—"
Feeling the piercing wind before him, Yun Yi saw the space seemed to split under the blade's force. Spatial cracks appeared along the blade's path.
Despite his earlier scorn, Soul Lai did not underestimate Yun Yi in action.
Yun Yi remained calm, showing no fear. With a large and robust movement, he countered with a fist, shattering the silver blade light.
"Boom!" The clash sent energy waves surging, causing dust to explode from the hardened ground.
"What a powerful physique!" The crowd exclaimed as the dust settled. Seeing Yun Yi unscathed, without even retreating a step, many looked serious, realizing they couldn't have withstood such an attack.
In the field, Soul Lai's pupils contracted, feeling pressure for the first time. However, the pride of the Emperor Clans didn't allow him to retreat.
"Having a strong body means nothing. Dou Qi is fundamental!"
"Hundred Soul Slash!"
Shouting, Soul Lai's blade emitted a faint, mysterious light. The surrounding energy converged as he unleashed a low-tier earth-grade Dou Technique.
"Kill!" Soul Lai roared, his hair flying wildly. The blade, emitting a fierce light, aimed at Yun Yi.
"Today, I will defeat you with sheer physical strength!" Yun Yi declared, facing the empowered Soul Lai without fear.
Harnessing his tremendous physical power, he threw more punches, each one terrifyingly powerful.
"Boom—Boom—Boom!"
Each clash shook the stage. Soul Lai's formidable strength, enhanced by his high-level techniques, allowed him to contend with even middle-tier Dou Zongs.
Yet, even with such strength, he was forced back by Yun Yi's fierce attacks, his grip on the blade weakening, blood spraying from his hands.
Yun Yi showed no mercy, each punch landing like a hammer, making everyone shudder.
"Impossible! My Soul Clan cannot lose to an outsider's trash, impossible!" Soul Lai roared, retreating.
His forehead glowed as a complex symbol emerged, causing his blood to boil. His Dou Qi surged uncontrollably.
One-star Dou Zong, two-star Dou Zong, three-star Dou Zong! Finally, it stopped at the peak of the three-star Dou Zong, unable to reach four-star Dou Zong.
"Bloodline power!" Yun Yi recognized. The Dou Emperor bloodline was the most unreasonable power in the Dou Qi Continent.
"Do you think being a Dou Zong will change anything?"
Facing the empowered Soul Lai, Yun Yi remained unflustered. His calm demeanor unnerved Soul Lai, despite his boosted strength.
Resolute, Soul Lai unleashed his powerful, invisible soul force. Yun Yi's eyes twitched—he knew this familiar force well.
Yet, Yun Yi had no plans of backing down from his earlier words. He was like an invincible warrior, charging ahead.
"Boom—Boom—Boom!"
Fists of unstoppable force obliterated everything in their path, reducing Soul Lai to a state where his blade shattered, and Yun Yi's fist aimed directly at his forehead, merciless and domineering.
"Yun Yi, how dare you!"
Too sudden for anyone to react, Yun Yi's fierce stance became clear as he aimed to kill.
"Splash!"
A head exploded, the soul annihilated, leaving a broken body to fall.
Everyone stared at Yun Yi, standing calmly, his white robe pristine, exuding an ethereal and terrifying presence.
With mere physical power, he crushed a seventh-grade bloodline genius—fighting as a Dou Wang against a Dou Huang. The feat left everyone stunned.
Suddenly, space froze, and an elderly figure appeared before Yun Yi. Clad in black, he exuded terrifying power.
A Dou Zun!
The moment the elder appeared, Yun Yi assessed him. Similar to the feedback from Elder Mu Gu, the elder was a Dou Zun.
The elder, glaring at Soul Lai's broken form, turned angrily to Yun Yi. Ready to scold, he remembered Yun Yi's status and softened his tone, though it remained stern.
"Yun Yi, why did you kill him?"
"Battles should always prepare for death." Yun Yi responded calmly, unaffected by the elder's pressure.
"You—"
The elder fumed, calming himself before speaking sternly. "Soul Lai held a seventh-grade bloodline, esteemed even within the Soul Clan. You killed him without cause; even the clan leader will punish you!"
Glancing nonchalantly at the elder, Yun Yi scanned those around him. No one dared meet his gaze. Bored, he turned to leave, his indifferent voice trailing behind.
"Then go ahead!"
(End of chapter)
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