Chapter 261: Do You Think You're Uchiha Madara?

"Jian Douluo truly values you as a disciple, to actually give him a soul bone." On the VIP platform, Platinum Bishop Salas said with no small amount of jealousy.

Jian Douluo remained expressionless, appearing quite aloof, though in his heart he was also bewildered, not knowing where Qin Jian's soul bone had come from.

Seeing the way many people's gazes toward Qin Jian had turned strange, Ning Fengzhi suddenly said, "This soul bone has a special function; it can only produce a defensive effect against flower-type martial souls. Speaking of which, it is quite ordinary."

For once, Salas did not argue with Ning Fengzhi, nodding as he said, "I share the same view as Ning Sect Master. This should be a very ordinary soul bone; it just happened to be used at the right time, and it doesn't really signify anything."

The competition stage.

Watching the Bala Team Captain who was next to take the stage with that man-eating expression, Qin Jian, however, had lost interest in the fight.

"I'm in a good mood right now, so I won't hit you. You should just concede yourself," he said with a wave of his hand.

A single sentence made the person opposite him about to explode: "Let me tell you, one shouldn't be too arro-arro-arrogant..."

Four soul rings—Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black—silently rose from Qin Jian's body...

The entire arena was slightly stirred. Except for those who had already seen it during the preliminary rounds, the teams from other academies were seeing it for the first time and contributed another wave of shock.

"Still want to fight?" Qin Jian said leisurely while rubbing his fingers.

The Bala Team Captain had the heart to roar "Who's afraid of whom" with bravado, but his fists clenched and loosened, loosened and clenched, until finally, he hung his head dejectedly: "I concede."

Fireworks burst, and the Knight Order struck their halberds in unison and shouted; the sense of ritual was certainly done to the fullest.

By evening, all the teams had finished their matches.

"Qin Jian, the draw results just came out. Tomorrow is our Blazing Academy versus your Shrek Academy."

Huo Wu ran over in a rush, heading straight for Qin Jian: "How about we both go last tomorrow? A fair fight!"

Qin Jian shook his head and said, "Huo Wu, 'sweeping seven' is our tactic; we won't change it easily."

Huo Wu stared blankly: "You want to sweep seven against our Blazing Academy too?"

Qin Jian shrugged: "With me here, it's not impossible."

Huo Wu couldn't help but touch his forehead: "Did you burn your brain out?"

"Soul Elders don't count as manpower, and you should only have four Soul Ancestors anyway, since the Support System won't be coming up," Qin Jian said, spreading his hands.

Huo Wu finally bristled: "Qin Jian! You dare look down on our Blazing Academy?!"

"I'm not, I'm just telling the truth."

Qin Jian laughed and went to hug her, but was stomped on the foot by Huo Wu: "Just you wait for tomorrow!"

Watching her run back in a rush, Qin Jian clutched his foot, three periods appearing on his forehead.

Just like this...

The night passed without incident.

The next day's Promotion Tournament arrived quickly, with Shrek Academy in the fifth match.

Seeing that it was Qin Jian again who took the stage first and stood opposite him, Huo Wushuang became excited.

"Qin Jian! I've been waiting for you for a long time!" Huo Wushuang roared exaggeratedly.

I'm not Senju Hashirama who can summon whatever he wants by clapping his hands, what are you shouting for...

Qin Jian was expressionless: "Do you think you're Uchiha Madara?"

Huo Wushuang... was stunned.

"The match begins!"

At the referee's command, Huo Wushuang, with a horn on his head, charged over like Astro Boy, his entire body burning with raging flames.

"I've always been curious..."

Qin Jian suddenly said while summoning his martial soul.

Huo Wushuang, while in mid-air, still replied: "What?"

"Why is your clothing fire-resistant?"

Qin Jian casually slashed out several streaks of Sword Qi to block Huo Wushuang.

"Idiot! My own soul power naturally won't burn my own clothes!"

Huo Wushuang struck out with his fists in succession; the explosive flames collided with the Sword Qi, bursting like fireworks—it was quite festive.

He didn't pause at all, his hands burning with flames as he charged straight at Qin Jian.

"Melee combat with me? Knowing I take a long time to build up momentum and not giving me the chance to use my Fourth Soul Skill? It seems you really have studied my soul skills..."

Qin Jian held his Sword and exchanged blows with Huo Wushuang's fists repeatedly, sparks flying from the impacts.

For a time, their figures were all over the plaza, blades and fire-fists clashing continuously, fighting inseparably.

"Of course we've studied your soul skills. The Ice Seal effect of your Third Soul Skill is ineffective against us, and while your Fourth Soul Skill's group attack is strong, it requires a build-up before activation. I won't give you that chance."

That they could converse normally during such an intense battle was perhaps a testament to their formidable strength.

Just as few people can keep their voice steady while moving at high speed, this was also a form of competition.

"I didn't intend to use the last two soul skills anyway; they consume a lot of soul power. I promised my Huo Wu I'd fight her, how could I not save some strength."

Swish!

Qin Jian suddenly performed Position Swapping with his martial soul; the Sword that was originally above became him.

Huo Wushuang miscalculated during his high-speed attack and was sent flying by a single slash from Qin Jian.

"Screech..."

Dragging long marks with his feet, Huo Wushuang barely managed to stop at the edge of the plaza boundary.

"Sorry, brother-in-law, you were too focused on melee with me, not knowing I still had this move..."

Seeing Qin Jian suddenly appear in front of him and swing his Sword, Huo Wushuang's eyes widened: "Didn't you only learn how to swap positions with your martial soul from my sister? How can you suddenly appear on the martial soul?"

"Bang!"

Qin Jian showed no mercy and knocked him out of bounds, then sheathed his Sword and said calmly: "We are all growing."

After a flurry of action, the others didn't understand the logic behind it at all; only in Huo Wu's eyes did a strange look flash, both admiring and complex.

Qin Jian was able to win even without Huo Wushuang using his Fourth Soul Skill, simply because when that sword strike was just unleashed, the Martial Soul Sword flew out at the same time to pursue Huo Wushuang.

And when Huo Wushuang finally managed to steady his body, Qin Jian suddenly appeared before him by following the martial soul; in that instant, it was impossible for Huo Wushuang to react, and he could only be forced out of bounds by Qin Jian.

"Not only can he swap positions with his martial soul, he can even appear directly beside his martial soul..."

Huo Wu lowered her head and said: "He has completely integrated his martial soul with himself; his understanding of this aspect far exceeds mine, the one who developed this technique... Brother did not lose unjustly."

Hearing Huo Wu's words, the others looked at each other in dismay.

"If even the Captain is no match for him, then we..." someone said nervously.

Huo Wu waved her hand: "Soul Elders, surrender directly; Soul Ancestors, try your best to exhaust his soul power. I hope he won't actually make it to me..."

Unfortunately, her wish was destined to remain unfulfilled; with the god-like coordination of his martial soul, the other few Soul Ancestors were defeated before they could even force out their last two soul skills.

Half an hour later, Qin Jian had already achieved a one-on-six sweep.

Discussions began to rise around the plaza, and some voices directed at Blazing Academy started to appear.

Without experiencing it personally, bystanders always have a misconception, which is... nothing special... I could do it too... it's just that they are too poor...

The update-urging maniac is back again...

Thanks to 【White Horse Cold Gold Guest】 for the tip!

(End of this chapter)