"..."
"What the hell? That kid is definitely a genius from a major clan! How can he be so respectful to someone younger than him?!"
Many spectators in the Arena of Souls, seeing Dai Mubai's respectful demeanor in front of Yuchen, revealed expressions of extreme incomprehension and confusion.
From the talent Dai Mubai had demonstrated earlier, it was clear he was no ordinary figure.
Yet no matter how hard they racked their brains, they couldn't figure out why Dai Mubai would be so respectful to Yuchen.
"Not bad."
"But based on your martial spirit's characteristics, you should spend a little more time strengthening your defense. That way, you'll be balanced in both offense and defense."
Facing Dai Mubai, who eagerly awaited his evaluation, a faint smile appeared on Yuchen's face as he nodded slightly.
"Thank you, Brother Chen, for your guidance!"
Upon hearing Yuchen's advice, Dai Mubai immediately responded with a bright smile, just like a child being praised.
Yet the moment he turned to face Ma Hongjun and the others, Dai Mubai's expression instantly shifted back to his usual seriousness.
"Dai Mubai was born into nobility, and his personality has always been extremely proud and untamed. Even I couldn't control him before."
"Unexpectedly, in front of Yuchen, he would behave like this... But this might actually be a good thing for Mubai."
Sitting not far away, Flender and Yu Xiaogang, the senior figures of Shrek Academy, observed this scene with smiles tugging at the corners of their mouths, quietly exchanging words.
"The next match: Nine Heavens Azure Dragon versus Yu Tianpeng!"
Soon after, the loud broadcast of the Arena of Souls sounded once again.
The "Nine Heavens Azure Dragon" mentioned in the announcement was, of course—Yuchen!
"Brother Chen, come on!"
"Brother Chen, do your best!"
Before Yuchen could even make a move, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others around him already started shouting encouragement.
Hearing their cheers, Yuchen smiled and shook his head slightly before stepping onto the stage in a calm and composed manner.
His opponent was a boy who looked seventeen or eighteen years old, exuding a gloomy and sinister aura.
"It's Yu Tianpeng!"
"That guy's infamous around here! He's vicious and ruthless! Plenty of people have died at his hands inside the Arena of Souls!"
"But despite his viciousness, his strength and talent are undeniable. At just seventeen years old, he's already a Spirit Master at Rank 17! His Martial Soul is a Shadow Wolf, excellent in concealment and assassination!"
"Now that Yu Tianpeng's stepping in, the Arena must have set up some bets! Compared to his fierce reputation, that half-masked young man doesn't stand a chance! Let's go place our bets!"
——
Because of Yu Tianpeng's appearance, the spectators in the Arena of Souls immediately boiled over with excitement.
"I'll bet three gold coins on Yu Tianpeng!"
"I'll throw all my savings on Yu Tianpeng!"
Once one person took the lead, countless others quickly followed, rushing to place their bets!
And almost all of them bet on Yu Tianpeng.
"Haha! The odds are currently 60:1!"
"It looks like Xiaochen's match will be a goldmine for us!"
Shrek Academy's principal, Flender, narrowed his eyes with laughter upon seeing the commotion, immediately gathering money from the teachers to place a heavy bet on Yuchen winning.
"Ah! What a golden opportunity!"
"Let's earn some pocket money too!"
Dai Mubai, Oscar, and the others didn't hesitate either. They immediately used all their savings to bet on Yuchen's victory.
These spectators might not know how terrifying Yuchen was, but Dai Mubai and the others knew very well!
"Looking at you, you must have just awakened your Martial Soul."
"You must have heard the rumors. In my hands, few ever leave alive."
"If you kneel down now and lick my shoes, I might just spare your life. How about it?"
Standing arrogantly in front of Yuchen, Yu Tianpeng spoke proudly after faintly hearing the crowd's discussions. He drew a blade from his waist and provocatively licked it.
"Ding! Three-choice system activated! Host, please make your selection:
1. Ignore the provocation and receive a reward of 300 gold coins!
2. Kneel and beg for mercy, immediately surrender, and receive an ordinary blade as a reward!
3. Teach the other party a lesson, and receive the reward: 'Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms' (Consummation Realm)!
Please select within 30 seconds!"
The system prompt sounded right after Yu Tianpeng finished speaking!
From the reward options alone, it was obvious which choice was the most valuable!
Previously, Yuchen had already obtained a version of the "Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms," but similar to the "Three Thousand Thunder Movements," its later moves were shrouded in mystery.
As a result, Yuchen could currently only unleash the first four palms.
Even ignoring the disparity in the rewards, Yu Tianpeng's arrogance had already sealed his fate!
"Hey! Kid! I'm talking to you!"
Seeing Yuchen ignore him, Yu Tianpeng's face darkened, and he roared angrily.
"Ridiculous."
Yuchen slowly raised his head, his eyes under the mask flashing with a piercing chill.
"Good, good! Since you're so eager to die, I'll happily oblige!"
Yu Tianpeng's face twisted with malevolence as a black wolf-shaped Martial Soul appeared behind him, quickly merging into his body.
Whoosh!
With the fusion complete, dark fur began sprouting all over Yu Tianpeng's body, and even his face grew dense black hair!
Clearly, Yu Tianpeng's Shadow Wolf Martial Soul could directly enhance his physical abilities through fusion.
"Boy! You won't even see my next move!"
"You won't even know how you died!"
After his Martial Soul fusion, Yu Tianpeng's white spirit ring lit up under his feet, and he shot forward like a black shadow, moving at an astonishing speed toward Yuchen!
"Oh my god! Look at that speed! I can't even follow it with my eyes!"
"With this kind of speed, Yu Tianpeng's victory is guaranteed!"
"Yeah! Even though the odds are a little low now, I still bet everything! I'm going to get rich!"
——
The spectators roared in excitement upon seeing Yu Tianpeng's terrifying speed, their faces full of glee.
At this moment, Yuchen still stood calmly in place.
But hidden behind the half-mask, his eyes had quietly transformed into heavy pupils radiating a boundless, ancient aura!
Under the vision of the heavy pupils, Yu Tianpeng's rapid movements appeared no different from a snail crawling.
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