Chapter 62: Defeating Salas, Winning Him Over, Heart Moved

"This strike, so strong, I cannot easily block it!"

"What kind of monster is this guy?"

Watching the long spear shoot down, Salas's pupils constricted, and a sense of impending death filled his heart. In his view, the opponent shouldn't be this outrageous; this had already surpassed the power a Soul Emperor could erupt with.

He decisively summoned his Seventh Spirit Ability, Spirit Avatar! His entire body transformed into a massive figure of a Platinum Earth Dragon long sword, slashing upward.

Boom!!!!!!!! After a massive explosion, Salas's Spirit Avatar was ruthlessly knocked flying, crashing into the corner of the valley and burying him under countless rocks and dust.

With just one strike, a peak Spirit Douluo was rendered so miserable; one can imagine just how powerful Ma Hongjun is now!

"You are so weak," Ma Hongjun said. "With strength like this, how dare you come to intercept me? A mere Spirit Douluo is nothing more than this!"

"Junior, stop being insolent!"

With a roar of the Earth Dragon, the Platinum Earth Dragon Avatar leaped up from the pile of rubble, a black Spirit Ring appearing and attaching to the great sword in his hand, slashing fiercely toward Ma Hongjun! "Sixth Spirit Ability: Seven Star Earth Dragon Slash!"

Behind him, seven things resembling stars appeared, quickly connecting together, and finally, all power was added to this sword; the might was terrifying! The power of a Spirit Douluo was not hidden in the slightest.

If he lost to a Soul Emperor, it would certainly be shameful if it got out. He was a Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall, after all; how would he get by in the future? He might even lose his official position!

"Then let's fight!"

Ma Hongjun did not use a weapon, letting out a loud shout, full of fighting spirit.

Flames burned on his body, and he threw a punch! He wanted to see just how hard this Armor was! Bang!!!!!!!!!!

Fist and sword collided, the erupting impact force sending both parties flying.

There wasn't a single scratch on the armored fist, and Ma Hongjun only felt the impact force without suffering any damage; the defense of this set of Armor was very strong! His wings flapped, and he rushed forward.

Salas did not admit defeat either, executing a movement soul skill and quickly engaging in a fierce battle with Ma Hongjun.

Bang bang bang bang bang bang!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For a time, the speed of the two was so fast that only two long trails remained, and they fought very intensely.

The feeling of fist meeting flesh made Ma Hongjun very satisfied.

Throughout the process, Salas was beaten until he couldn't parry, remaining at a disadvantage with many injuries on his body, and his long sword was broken inch by inch under the continuous bombardment of punches.

"Eighth Spirit Ability: Earth Dragon Slash Heaven Technique!"

Salas was completely enraged, enduring the sharp pain in his body, and unleashed his strongest finishing move. His figure turned into a platinum rainbow, quickly dancing around Ma Hongjun.

One after another, Platinum Earth Dragon sword auras attacked Ma Hongjun from all directions, completely sealing off his retreat! If any other Spirit Douluo were hit by this strike, they would be severely injured.

Not to mention that this was a terrifying finishing move unleashed under his rage, fully exerting his Eighty-nine Level peak Spirit Douluo power.

Every sword aura contained his will of anger!

In his state of anger and humiliation, he had even forgotten the intention to keep the opponent alive.

Ma Hongjun had brought him such great humiliation that he wished to tear him into ten thousand pieces to vent the hatred in his heart! Rumble!!!!!!!!!!

The next second, the sword auras struck Ma Hongjun, exploding instantly.

Thick smoke billowed out.

Salas, after the fierce battle, landed on the ground, already panting heavily; his entire body was no longer elegant, but disheveled and drenched in sweat.

This battle was a narrow victory for himself.

If he were the same level as the opponent, or if the opponent were the same level as him, then he would undoubtedly have been defeated today.

"Since you won't join the Spirit Hall, then there is only a dead end... Pfft!"

As Salas spoke, his expression suddenly changed, and a mouthful of blood was spat out from his mouth.

"Damn it, this guy is clearly just a Soul Emperor, yet he is so powerful; what exactly did he eat to cultivate?"

Clutching his painful area, Salas felt he needed a major healing, otherwise, it would certainly leave behind future complications.

He intended to turn and leave.

However, just at this moment, an accident occurred. As the thick smoke was dispersed by a powerful force, a fiery red Phoenix figure slowly walked out from within.

The terrifying pressure made Salas, who was turning away, feel his hair stand on end, and he decisively turned back to look.

His pupils trembled, his soul shuddered.

At this moment, that figure was like a god, making people fearful!

He gasped: "How can he be completely fine?"

On Ma Hongjun, the Armor was not shattered; under the scorching of the flames, it emitted a dazzling reflective color, just like new.

Not a speck of dust or dirt was stained on it.

"Damn it, what kind of ghost are you!?"

Salas screamed in terror.

He felt some despair.

Only now could he truly realize just how vast the gap between the two was!

"You've been at peak Spirit Douluo for a long time, haven't you?" Suddenly, Ma Hongjun spoke.

There was no killing intent.

Because with his current strength, it was actually not difficult to kill Salas; he could have easily done so in the battle just now. The reason he didn't do so was, first, he was not a bloodthirsty person, and second, he wanted to recruit Salas into the Phoenix Academy.

Now that the Phoenix Academy was newly established, it was the time when he needed manpower.

"So what if I have?" Salas frowned and said.

"You have worked for the Spirit Hall for so many years and still haven't broken through to Title Douluo; it is truly pathetic."

"Are you interested in coming to work for me? I guarantee you will immediately become a Title Douluo, and I will grant you the position of Second Elder of the Phoenix Academy."

"An Elder, only a Title Douluo is qualified to hold the position."

Ma Hongjun's voice carried a trace of disdain for the Spirit Hall.

Of course, the Spirit Hall's contribution to the commoners was undeniable.

It was just that he really disliked the atmosphere within the Spirit Hall.

"If I betray the Spirit Hall, I'm dead for sure. I know too many things about the Spirit Hall; even if I break through to Title Douluo, it would be useless, because the Spirit Hall is not lacking in powerful Title Douluo who could kill me!"

To be honest, Salas was indeed tempted by the opportunity to break through to Title Douluo, and after clashing with Ma Hongjun, he also knew how powerful the other party was.

A mere Soul Emperor could defeat him, a peak Spirit Douluo.

If the other party broke through to Spirit Saint, would he be able to go head-to-head with a Title Douluo directly?

That's just too outrageous, right? "You know Dugu Bo, right?" Ma Hongjun said dismissively.

"I know him; I've investigated him. He is currently the Great Elder of your Phoenix Academy," Salas nodded.

Ma Hongjun said: "He was only at the 92nd level before, but after following me, his strength broke through to a 97th Level Super Douluo in just a short amount of time."

Salas was shocked: "What!? That's terrifying!... Let me consider it." He fell silent.

He had done so much for the Spirit Hall; to betray them just like that was indeed a very difficult choice to make.

"My family is still in Spirit City"—the moment these words were spoken, it meant he was completely tempted.

There is no one who does not want to become a Title Douluo.

Salas craved it too!

The thing Ma Hongjun liked doing most was turning enemies into friends and resolving conflicts into peace.

Of course, this did not include those annoying, hypocritical guys like the little punk and Tang Hao.

(End of this chapter)