Chapter 25: Hu Yanhao

Registration requires presenting the Soul Master Handbook; once they see the records on it, they'll be greatly surprised.

The first thought was that Tie Li had used some evil secret technique, and then they would launch a capture on Tie Li.

Can a Second Ring Great Soul Master escape and ascend under the Spirit Hall's enforcement team?

The result seemed to have been predetermined.

For now we can only forgo the stipend for a Second Ring Great Soul Master.

Ten Gold Soul Coins a month aren't even enough to let oneself go on an adventure.

"First, let's go to the Great Soul Battle Arena." A spark of excitement flashed in Tie Li's eyes.

The 800‑year Thunder Python Soul Ring not only adds high body attributes, but also perfectly matches the attributes I need.

Both major Soul Rings come from the same Soul Beast, achieving optimal enhancement of the martial soul.

Arriving at the Great Soul Battle Arena's Soul Battle Gaming Area, I signed up for the upcoming one‑on‑one Soul Master battle.

In the Soul Battle of a Second Ring Great Soul Master, a Level 22 Soul Power Level doesn't hold an advantage; most opponents are Level 25 or higher.

After successfully matching an opponent, the staff led Tie Li to the Divisional Soul Battle Arena.

This Divisional Soul Battle Arena had just concluded an intense Soul Battle.

The audience was in a state of excitement, wave after wave of cheers seeming to welcome the upcoming Soul Masters' appearance.

"The previous Soul Battle was truly spectacular; the next two Soul Masters certainly won't disappoint us;

let's welcome the genius Soul Master Hu Yanhao from the Xiang Jia Sect."

The judge on the Soul Battle stage saw the introduction on the list and couldn't help but be surprised.

It turned out to be the Xiang Jia Sect, one of the seven top sects, possessing the supreme defensive martial soul, the Diamond Mammoth.

Sure enough, when the audience heard the words "Xiang Jia Sect," the arena fell silent for a second, then erupted in a thunderous roar of cheers.

"My god, they're actually a disciple of the Xiang Jia Sect."

"Hahaha, I bought ten Gold Soul Coins on him; although the odds are terrifyingly low, the money is practically a giveaway."

"Then his opponent must be in a terrible spot, right?"

It was only then that the judge's gaze fell on Tie Li's introduction.

"His opponent is a Giant Strength Soul Master who wields the Forging Hammer martial soul."

Compared with the opponent's introduction, the judge's voice sounded much more bland, even with a hint of disdain.

Even though both are Second Ring Great Soul Masters, how can you compare with a Xiang Jia Sect disciple who has a top‑tier beast martial soul?

Amid the audience's cheers, the two stepped onto the Soul Battle Platform.

This was still Tie Li's first time facing such a pressure‑filled opponent; the other's physique resembled a meat mountain, with smooth sides on the forehead and a strange ponytail tied.

"Hu Yanhao, Level 28, martial soul Diamond Mammoth, Defensive‑type Battle Soul Master!"

The opponent announced his martial soul and Soul Power Level out of respect for his rival.

Hu Yanhao sensed a threat from Tie Li.

"Giant Strength, Level 22, martial soul Forging Hammer, Offensive‑type Battle Soul Master!"

After both sides reported their martial souls and Soul Power Levels, the judge announced the start of the Soul Battle.

Born of the Xiang Jia Sect, his Soul Rings are optimally configured and feature a top‑tier beast martial soul; in terms of martial soul quality, I am inferior to him, and his Soul Power Level exceeds mine by six levels;

However, my body has been strengthened by soul bones, so I may not be weaker than him.

The Soul Ring setups on both of us are optimal, with two yellow Soul Rings appearing on each of us.

A flash of Lightning Light briefly manifested in Tie Li's hand, and a faint roar of Thunder Python could be heard from behind.

The invisible pressure descended onto Hu Yanhao.

Tie Li struck first, his legs powering up as he leapt, the Forging Hammer roaring through the wind as he slammed it hard at Hu Yanhao's chest.

As a Soul Master with a top‑tier defensive martial soul, the thing I fear least is a direct frontal assault.

With a thunderous shout, Hu Yanhao completed his martial soul embodiment; the previously flabby flesh rapidly rippled into exaggerated, terrifying muscles, a dark‑yellow keratin armor covering his entire body, gleaming like metal, his nose elongated, upper lip curled, and two tusks grew a full foot long.

Hu Yanhao thrust out his massive palm and somehow firmly caught Tie Li's soaring strike.

The Lightning Light on the Forging Hammer was easily blocked by the keratin armor, causing little damage.

"Your strength is decent, but compared to me, it's a bit lacking." Hu Yanhao's arm trembled, pushing Tie Li back.

His ten fingers interlocked, forming a massive flesh hammer that slammed down toward the direction where Tie Li landed.

The freshly landed Tie Li couldn't evade, so he held the Forging Hammer horizontally to block Hu Yanhao's attack.

"Bang—"

Tie Li felt a massive force suppressing him, his body bent slightly, but he managed to block it.

The Second Soul Ring lit up, bolts of thunder gathering on the Forging Hammer, a surge of Lightning Light erupting.

This is Tie Li's Second Soul Technique, Thunderclap Break!

The emitted Lightning Light, condensed from his own thunder power, forcibly Shock Repels the enemy while dealing thunder damage and also briefly stuns the opponent.

Simply using the Second Soul Technique is Thunderclap Break.

But if you first unleash the First Soul Technique and then the Second Soul Technique, it yields a different effect—pure single‑target damage.

Both Soul Rings originate from the same Soul Beast; with the First Soul Ring's boost, the Second Soul Ring's perfect attribute match, and the aid of the Thousand‑Year Lei Mang Inner Pill, acquiring the Second Soul Technique couldn't possibly be that simple.

However, first breaking free from Hu Yanhao's suppression, releasing Thunderclap Break is the most appropriate move.

Forcefully Shock Repel, causing Hu Yanhao to fall into a brief stun.

Seizing the chance to counterattack, the First Soul Ring ignites.

The Forging Hammer transforms into Thunder Hammer Form, the Lightning Armor spreading rapidly from the hammer's handle toward Tie Li's arm, this time covering the joints.

The Second Soul Ring lights up again.

The Second Soul Technique, Thunderclap Strike!

Pure single-target damage also means extremely high attack power.

Hu Yan Hao, who had fallen into a brief dizziness, suddenly came to his senses, felt the danger, and forced himself out of the dizziness.

This is one advantage of a top-level Martial Soul.

First Soul Ring, Second Soul Ring lit up!

His already exaggerated body swelled again, reaching an astonishing four meters in height, and the keratinous armor on his body flashed with a streak of black light.

First Soul Technique, Copper Wall Iron Shield!

Second Soul Technique, Mammoth Mighty Force!

Both major soul techniques are amplification-type soul skills, greatly enhancing Hu Yan Hao's defense and physique.

"Bang"

"Buzz"

Hu Yan Hao somehow withstood Tie Li's full-force strike; the Second Soul Technique Mammoth Mighty Force not only increased his defense but also boosted Hu Yan Hao's strength.

While blocking the attack, he turned and unleashed a punch.

Tie Li immediately held his left arm in front of him to resist the assault.

"Boom—"

Tie Li was blasted away, crashing onto the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Cough cough"

Half-fallen on the ground, Tie Li struggled to rise; his left arm trembled unnaturally, and Hu Yan Hao's punch almost shattered his own left arm bone.

Is this a top-level Martial Soul?

This is only the early stage; is the gap between the two sides already this huge? If at this moment both sides had Soul Power Level of Six-ring Soul Emperor, the disparity would be even more exaggerated.

(End of chapter)