Chapter 34: Dai Mubai Invites a Battle, Begins Solving the Meridian Issue

Outside Shilaike Academy, Dai Mubai's complexion wasn't very good, even a bit aggrieved.

Beside them, Ma Hongjun and Oscar were laughing heartily.

At this moment, he had already completed the martial soul possession; his golden hair turned into a black‑and‑white mix, his body's exploding muscles fully stretched his clothes, his palms were large and thick, covered with a layer of white hair, and between the ten fingers, dagger‑like blades could be seen protruding.

On his body, three shining soul rings had already each lit up once.

But… it still couldn't deal with the opponent's martial soul that was neither dragon nor dog!

It hadn't even forced out its third soul ring…!

Is it that he can't beat it?

Dai Mubai felt that after he released the third soul ring, he could fully contend with it.

But it was slippery like an eel!

No one knows who taught it; it never confronts him head‑on!

When he got a little close, the opponent would tap a foot—while moving away, it could even stride in midair!

Or it would open its huge mouth and casually spit out a piercing gale, forcefully pushing him away!

Even more underhanded, this creature skillfully used its leg claws to dig up a cloud of dust, then immediately exhaled a condensed gale, making him swallow a mouthful of dust!

So, is it that it can't beat him?

But the threat Dai Mubai felt from it was not inferior to the topmost Soul Elder he once encountered in the Soul Battle arena!

That was a Level 39 Soul Elder!

Clearly it should have such strength, yet it is still…?

What kind of oddity is this, after all?!

"Mu Bai's speed is still insufficient! His combat experience looks far lacking too—has he fought a lot on the arena?" Zhao Wuji stood far away in the Shrek village, gazing over here, a corner of his mouth quietly curling.

Having brought these kids back from Suotuo City, he sensed Xiao Xian's martial soul from afar.

At that time, Xiao Jue was facing the open ground outside the Shrek village, continuously spinning, leaping, and swiping its claws; at its feet lay several dead wild rabbits.

He naturally guessed that Xiao Xian had returned, successfully hunted the third soul ring, and even the quality of the soul ring seemed quite good, having undergone much metamorphosis.

Zhao Wuji made a few off‑hand jokes, letting Dai Mubai, while Xiao Xian was absent, test its strength, especially the new soul ring.

After all, an external Beast martial soul is quite rare.

He didn't expect that a single test would produce a fun result.

Dai Mubai actually couldn't beat it!

Even without the opponent releasing its third soul ring, he already couldn't beat it.

It's a Level 36, almost Level 37 Soul Elder, and even a newly‑broken Soul Elder martial soul can't handle it.

Truly laugh‑out‑loud!

"Special training." Fulangde shook his head, not knowing when he had stood beside Zhao Wuji.

In fact, he had been watching for a while.

The more he watched, the darker his complexion grew.

Xiao Jue's opponent tactics were exactly the same as Xiao Xian's kid last night when hunting souls!

Underhanded and bizarre.

It wasted a lot of his effort.

He didn't expect that the Soul Master, being unlearned, would have the martial soul also learn!

However… this combat power…

Fulangde's eyes flickered; indeed, he was a bit surprised.

The martial soul can even learn a Self‑Created Soul Technique…?

What about Luo San Pao?

Fulangde couldn't help but think of his own and the Master's martial soul fusion technique.

If it really could…

If one day the Golden Iron Triangle gathered, that Golden Sacred Dragon would no longer be limited to those mere two soul rings!

A hint of contemplation flashed in Fulangde's eyes.

……

Soon, Xiao Xian flickered several times, passed through a few wooden houses, and appeared outside the Shrek village.

"Alright, Dai Laoda, stand down, Xiao Jue's courage is relatively small."

Xiao Xian looked somewhat helpless; he only wanted Xiao Jue to get used to the strength, but unexpectedly it adapted onto Dai Mubai's head.

When Dai Mubai saw Xiao Xian, his face grew even more gloomy.

Sneaking to fight his martial soul and still not beating it—how embarrassing!

"Xiao Jue, you also stand down, come back!"

Xiao Jue, who was confronting Dai Mubai, retreated little by little until she reached Xiao Xian's side, then lowered her guard.

It glared fiercely at Dai Mubai, looking unapproachable, then dissipated on the spot, merging into Xiao Xian's body.

Dai Mubai could only awkwardly retract his martial soul, and his outer form slowly returned to normal.

"Xian Ge, your martial soul is that strong too!" Oscar exclaimed, amazed that such a powerful Dai Laoda couldn't deal with Xiao Xian's martial soul?!

Dai Mubai clearly had more thoughts; while patting the dust off himself, he said, "Xiao Xian, your martial soul can release soul techniques on its own… even fight alongside you?"

Xiao Xian nodded and laughed, "Yes, it can. My situation is rather special; actually I'm not a Strong Attack‑type Soul Master, but… a Summoning type."

"Summoning type…"

Dai Mubai's eyes flashed with contemplation.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar obviously were hearing the term for the first time.

Especially Ma Hongjun, his face excited and curious, asked, "Brother Xiao, actually if you want to fight, can you just let your martial soul do the work? You don't even have to move yourself, just hide behind? That's just too awesome!!"

"Yeah…" Xiao Xian still nodded, but seemed a bit helpless, "But there are always some faster Soul Masters who can dodge the martial soul, so I end up being a weak point."

"Weak point?" Dai Mubai stared deeply at Xiao Xian, thinking that deceiving others is fine, but deceiving the three classmates who have watched his battles for ten months?

Dai Mubai stepped closer, patted Xiao Xian's shoulder, "Since you've already broken through, I won't be thick‑skinned bullying you; let's have a face‑to‑face duel tomorrow."

He had been looking forward for a long time, or rather, he simply enjoyed the thrill of the hunt.

Only, previously it wasn't appropriate, with the strength of a Soul Elder, to challenge a Great Soul Master.

The fight just now was too boring.

Xiao Xian didn't refuse, "Just got back and a bit tired; we can do it later when I'm free."

"Alright, it's a deal!" Dai Mubai said resolutely.

He didn't believe it; would this match really fall through?

……

Xiao Xian placed the rabbit that Xiao Jue had bitten dead into the Soul Guide Device, then the few of them returned to Shilaike Academy; after the excitement, they were clearly a bit weary, since it was already late, even midnight.

The four exchanged goodnights and each returned to their dormitory.

Xiao Xian slept for half an afternoon, then another half night, and still couldn't really fall asleep.

Taking advantage of the time while Oscar was asleep.

He rolled over, got out of bed, and left the dormitory.

Purple light flickered in Xiao Xian's eyes as he carefully scanned the surroundings, thought for a moment, then walked toward a Little Cabin a few dozen meters outside the dormitory.

He easily opened the door; inside were only two wooden beds and some clutter, but a lot of dust, showing it hadn't been tidied.

Xiao Xian took a mask from the Soul Guide Device, put it on quickly, and began cleaning earnestly.

Suction Palm and Blowing Fire Palm are indeed superb at cleaning.

In no time the Little Cabin was clean—he even dismantled the beds and stuffed them into the Soul Guide Device.

Xiao Xian examined the rabbit corpses from the Soul Guide Device.

After that……

"Come out, Xiao Jue."

The Little Cabin was fairly large, over four meters in length and width, easily accommodating Xiao Jue's modest 2.7‑meter stature.

Xiao Xian let Xiao Jue lie on the ground, placed his Third Soul Ring directly onto its body, then it flashed brightly!

Xiao Xian felt his internal soul power drop sharply!

A fierce soul power surge erupted, and Xiao Jue's gaze became fiercely sharp!

Its sharp teeth quietly glowed with a deep purple light, faintly spilling outward, forming an illusory dragon mouth one size larger, which was then fitted onto its mouth!

Xiao Xian's gaze suddenly calmed.

He sat cross‑legged in front of Xiao Jue's huge mouth.

He thrust a hand into its mouth, the other hand grabbed one of its sharp teeth and slammed it hard against his own wrist!

……