Chapter 257: Just This?

"A Self-created Soul Skill!"

Emperor Xue Ye's hand, which had been stroking his beard, paused, his eyes filled with shock: "Qin Jian is so young, yet he can actually create a soul skill of this intensity?!"

"It must have been taught by Jian Douluo."

Salas said coldly: "As the direct disciple of Jian Douluo, he naturally has more methods than others; this is also unfair."

"I did not teach it."

Jian Douluo was a man of few words; he really couldn't be bothered to waste his breath on such a minor character, as it would only lower his own status for no reason.

"This was something Jian'er realized on his own; it was indeed not taught by Jian Shu."

Ning Fengzhi's gentle persona prompted him to add that extra sentence.

Salas's eyes narrowed, and the speed at which he rubbed the armrests of his chair increased, highlighting his unsettled state of mind...

No sooner said than done, while the big shots on the stage were conversing, the river of swords and the ice phoenix had already collided fiercely in mid-air.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

The individual Light Swords were not strong; upon striking the ice phoenix, they dissipated into Sword Qi.

But these were not individual Light Swords, but the continuous bombardment of a river of swords.

"Boom!"

A violent blue light exploded in mid-air, and endless fragments of Ice and Snow scattered everywhere, scaring the host into a flurry as he activated the protective barrier just in time to shield the audience.

When the intense light faded, the entire Douhun Tai was already shrouded in ice mist, and no one could see the situation inside.

"This kind of battle... is it really being fought by Spirit Masters at the Soul Ancestor level..." the host muttered.

The entire arena was silent.

The mist on the Douhun Tai finally dissipated slowly, but everyone couldn't help but widen their eyes.

Because the Douhun Tai, which had not been damaged throughout the entire preliminary tournament... was shockingly covered in Ice Seal!

Moreover, streaks of sword marks were intertwined upon it, as hideous as scars on a person's face.

Without a doubt, seeing this, the whole scene was a fierce battle between two evenly matched contestants, but when everyone's gaze focused on the center of the Douhun Tai...

Instantly... they were all stunned.

"What... what is this?!"

"I've looked forward to this final preliminary match for so long, and this is what I get to see at the end?"

"Is this it, is this it, is this it?"

"Who would have thought that watching a match while single could be so offensive? Is this the legendary 'eating the food of the food, only then to be the king of dogs'?"

"......"

All kinds of clamor and uproar rose up, almost flipping the roof of the Douhun Tai.

Because they were shocked to see that in the center of the ice-sealed stage, where sword marks were intertwined, a man and a woman were kissing passionately!

"The Spirit Master Tournament with Qin Jian in it has really completely changed its flavor..."

Originally, Tang San had felt some regret about not being able to compete, but now he only felt that it was fortunate he hadn't gone up, because going up would have been in vain; with Qin Jian there, no one's brilliance could surpass his.

"Brother Jian's shameless spirit is truly... truly... so enviable!"

Oscar and Ma Hongjun hugged each other, crying bitterly.

Xiao Wu clenched her fists and stomped her feet: "Too much! Mine hasn't been given yet!"

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing had the heart to despise them for a moment, but since they had both already had their turn, they felt they really had no standing to speak.

"Um... you two? Are you... are you still fighting?"

The host had never felt his job was so difficult; when it started and when it ended were not up to him.

"Not fighting anymore, count it as my loss," Qin Jian raised his head and smiled.

"No, it is my loss!" Shui Bing'er said immediately.

There was still a circle of blush on her cheeks that hadn't faded; it seemed that kissing under the gaze of everyone was still beyond her ability to bear.

"We have both exhausted our soul power, but I have already used everything without reservation, while you still have trump cards left unused..."

Shui Bing'er said: "So, it is my loss."

Qin Jian shook his head and smiled: "After all, I truly have no strength left to continue fighting; at most, it can only be considered a draw."

"If it's a draw, will you still agree to our request?" Shui Bing'er asked, blinking her watery eyes.

Qin Jian smiled: "I will."

"Then let's call it a draw!" Shui Bing'er said, looking up.

At this moment, the host really wanted to throw his microphone; whoever wants to do this job can have it.

To think they were actually negotiating the result of the match; it was truly a sight to behold in a lifetime.

"Then I announce, the final preliminary match, Shrek Academy versus Tianshui Academy... a draw!"

Before the words had even faded, the whole arena was in an uproar again.

In matches with Qin Jian, an uproar had almost become a normal phenomenon...

"Is this it, is this it, is this it?"

Many people shouted indignantly.

After all, Qin Jian had led Shrek to win match after match and had already harvested a group of supporters; the same was true for Tianshui Team. No one didn't want to see the team they supported win, so naturally, they would be dissatisfied seeing the scene before them.

What's more, the decision for these two to draw was made after they had kissed... was this a competition, or were they dating?

Regardless of the audience's opinions, the preliminary tournament was over.

Next was the distribution of advancement passes and Emperor Xue Ye's speech, while simultaneously attempting to win over these young Spirit Masters who had stood out.

Regardless of how he and Salas were fighting openly and secretly to win over more young Spirit Masters, Qin Jian didn't take any of it to heart.

Because Tianshui Team had already walked over under the leadership of Yan Zhining.

"Instructor Zhineng, long time no see." Qin Jian smiled and waved his hand.

But Yan Zhining clearly didn't buy it, rolling her eyes directly as she said, "If it weren't for you kid running off halfway, how would we have lost to Shenfeng Academy before?"

Qin Jian rubbed the back of his head: "This was clearly because Bing'er didn't use her full strength, how can you blame me?"

"I don't care about that, you have to come back once later, otherwise..."

Yan Zhining paused for a moment, then suddenly said: "Otherwise I won't let Bing'er be with you!"

"Great, great, this teacher, I support you in not letting Shui Bing'er be with Qin Jian!" Ning Rongrong decisively interjected.

Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu nodded repeatedly in support.

"Instructor Zhineng, you are forcing me to run to Qin Jian's team..." Shui Bing'er said faintly.

"Welcome, welcome! A warm welcome! Welcome, big sister, to join us!"

Oscar and Ma Hongjun instantly transformed into fanboys and shouted.

"Shut up! Do you want to die?!"

Ning Rongrong put her hands on her hips, Zhu Zhuqing's gaze was chilly, and Xiao Wu raised her high heels.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun instantly returned to normal, trembling with fear, looking straight ahead.

Having watched all the way here, they knew how strong these three girls' combat power was when they were tearing people apart.

Can't afford to offend them, can't afford to offend them!

"Instructor Zhineng, rest assured, no matter what, I am still the Captain of the Tianshui Team, I won't forget you all," Qin Jian said.

Only then did Yan Zhining leave contentedly with the Tianshui Team.

But as soon as they left, the Blazing Fire Team appeared.

"Qin Jian, do you have nothing you want to say to me?"

Huo Wu ignored everyone else and walked straight in front of Qin Jian, as domineering as ever.

Qin Jian knew what she meant; after all, she had never been prepared to share, so how could she stand seeing him kissing and hugging others on stage?

"I..."

He didn't know what to say.

She was such an independent and strong girl, not willing at all to share a man with others, yet he had disregarded her feelings and done such things on stage, not only hurting her emotions but also making her lose all face in front of her teammates...

81/95

These two are bonus chapters.

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