Chapter 262: Soul Power Rivaling a Battle King
"Senior Liu Qing, since you're not convinced by my Mo Clan, if you wish to fight, I, Mo Yu, will gladly oblige!" Mo Yu's voice turned cold as he spoke indifferently, his gaze becoming icy.
The sudden appearance of the silver-eyed young man brought an instant silence to the noisy street.
As soon as people heard his words, they immediately understood who he was. The members of Mo Clan burst out in thunderous cheers, while the bystanders watched Mo Yu with curiosity and anticipation in their eyes.
After the incident in the mountains, news spread throughout the inner academy about how Mo Yu fought off the Tier Five Wolf King. Thanks to the promotion by the Mo Clan, Pan Men, and Yue Ling's members, Mo Yu's reputation skyrocketed.
Unlike defeating Bai Cheng, the Demon Storm Wolf King was a genuine Tier Five magical beast, comparable to a human Battle King. Battling such a powerful enemy proved Mo Yu's strength.
However, despite Mo Yu's impressive track record, most students had never witnessed his skills firsthand. So, many were uncertain about his true power.
On the other hand, Liu Qing, also known as the Dominating Spear, ranked third on the inner academy's power list and had long left an impression of unparalleled strength in many students' minds.
Thus, when Mo Yu appeared, the crowd eagerly awaited to see if this silver-eyed youth, who had risen through the ranks like a comet, possessed the combat prowess to back up his fame.
At this time, Xiao Yu, supporting the injured Fu Ao, approached. Her beautiful eyes glanced at the tall figure standing in the middle of the crowd. The worry in her heart disappeared as she quietly felt reassured.
"I'm sorry for causing you trouble," Fu Ao said weakly, his face pale. "I apologize, boss. I failed to protect Junior Xiao Yu."
Mo Yu waved his hand dismissively and said, "I already know the whole story. Don't worry; from now on, I'll handle everything. In Jia Nan Academy, anyone who dares bully my people will pay the price."
Liu Qing glanced at Mo Yu, his deep voice filled with authority, "To survive against the Tier Five Wolf King is indeed impressive. However, if you think that alone will make you famous, that's unnecessary."
"In the inner academy, students like Lin Yan and Qian Mo, who rank in the top ten, mean little to me. Except for the brute force King and Lin Xiuya, no one else is worth my attention."
According to rumors, Mo Yu had severely injured the Demon Storm Wolf King on his own before releasing a Tier Five battle pet to subdue the entire wolf pack. However, many believed that this story was somewhat exaggerated. Most people thought Mo Yu had merely exchanged a few blows with the Wolf King and ultimately relied on his battle pet to win.
Liu Qing believed the latter interpretation. After all, even he only had a 50/50 chance against the Wolf King, so how could Mo Yu, who had only been in the inner academy for a few months, achieve such a feat?
As for Mo Yu's battle pet, Liu Qing wasn't worried. As the heir of the Liu family from Tianhuang City in the Central Plains, he also had his own hidden aces.
However, Jia Nan Academy had strict rules forbidding the use of external resources or family backing in student duels. If Mo Yu dared to summon a battle pet in the inner academy, he wouldn't even need to act—an elder would intervene and punish him.
"Since Senior Liu Qing is so confident, I'd like to challenge you. Surely you won't refuse, right?" Mo Yu's silver eyes narrowed slightly, his voice serious.
Seeing Mo Yu's expression, Lin Yan and Qian Mo exchanged a wry smile. They even gave Liu Qing a "good luck" look.
Back when Mo Yu faced the Wolf King, he had worn a similar expression, and the resulting battle was nothing short of a thunderstorm, even giving the Demon Storm Wolf King a hard time.
Lin Yan knew that Mo Yu's greatest strength wasn't his battle qi cultivation, but rather his elusive soul power!
"Let's settle this in the arena then."
Staring at Mo Yu, Liu Qing didn't notice the change in Lin Yan and Qian Mo's expressions. His deep voice carried an overbearing tone, much like his imposing aura.
In the inner academy's arena—the most popular area of the academy—combat was not only accepted but encouraged. The academy was surrounded by the chaotic Black-Corner Region, and students without real battle experience were likely to meet a grim fate if they ventured there. Jia Nan Academy knew this all too well, given its frequent clashes with the Black-Corner Region.
The arena was established so students could experience life-and-death combat in advance.
Every day, the arena was packed with people, their cheers so loud they could be heard from hundreds of meters away.
Today, due to the showdown between Mo Yu and Liu Qing, the arena was more crowded than ever. The place was packed with students, and the noise was deafening.
"Xiao Yu, just you wait. My cousin will definitely defeat that Mo Yu. Then let's see how smug you can be!" Liu Fei, standing below the platform, first looked affectionately at Liu Qing's broad back in the arena, then turned to Xiao Yu with a smirk of triumph.
"You're in for a disappointment. Mo Yu won't lose," Xiao Yu replied calmly, her face unshaken and her tone resolute.
Liu Fei sneered in disdain, "I heard your fiancé only defeated the Demon Storm Wolf King with the help of a Tier Five battle pet. He didn't do much himself. In the arena, where external forces are not allowed, my cousin can easily defeat the Wolf King. He doesn't need to rely on outside help like certain trash."
Hearing this, Xiao Yu's eyes turned icy. She replied coldly, "If you're so confident, why don't you and I have a match on the platform?"
As the once-spoiled princess, Xiao Yu wasn't one to tolerate insults. Though she had matured after coming to Jia Nan Academy, Liu Fei's words crossed the line.
Faced with Xiao Yu's challenge, Liu Fei hesitated. Despite her reputation in the academy, it was mostly due to her beauty and her powerful cousin. She wasn't confident in her own strength, especially against Xiao Yu, who had been in the inner academy for only a year.
Just as Liu Fei found herself cornered, a man dressed in a red robe, with an almost feminine face, spoke in a soft voice, "Fei'er isn't in the best shape today. How about I take her place?"
Relieved, Liu Fei shot Xiao Yu a smug look and thanked the man, "Thank you, Brother Yao Sheng."
Xiao Yu frowned at the sight of Yao Sheng, the seventeenth-ranked fighter on the strong list.
"I see, it's you, Yao 'Beauty.' Does your clan always like to bully the weak? Why don't I spar with you instead?" Lin Yan stepped forward, looking at Yao Sheng with a mocking smile.
"You think you're all that now? Just because you rank in the top ten, don't get cocky. Soon, my cousin Liu Qing will make you shut that mouth of yours. Mo Clan won't stay on top for long," Yao Sheng sneered, his voice cold.
Lin Yan snorted, "Is that so? Let's see what Liu Qing can do. I'll be happy to take that lesson."
The crowd could feel the tension between Mo Clan and Lie Shan building up. Many students sensed that the inner academy might soon see a shift in power.
At the arena's center, Mo Yu and Liu Qing stood facing each other.
"I hope you won't disappoint me," Liu Qing said, his deep voice full of invincible confidence.
"You're speaking too soon. As for your third-place ranking, I'll take it as compensation for injuring my Mo Clan members," Mo Yu replied calmly.
Through his silver eyes, Mo Yu could sense Liu Qing's strength. Liu Qing indeed lived up to his reputation, being at the peak of Dou Ling and only a step away from becoming a Dou Wang. His deep reserves made him a match even for a one- or two-star Dou Wang.
But so what? Mo Yu had grown tremendously since his early days in Wu Tan City, and now his power was comparable to that of a Battle King!
"Impressive resolve!" Liu Qing laughed, his aura exploding with a fierce, golden-tinged Dou Qi that radiated pressure across the entire arena. Even the spectators felt it difficult to breathe.
With his Dou Qi surging, Liu Qing's hands flexed, the knuckles cracking like beans being crushed.
While many were overwhelmed by the pressure, they couldn't help but admire Mo Yu for standing so calmly.
Liu Qing pointed his heavy black spear at Mo Yu and said, "With your record, you've earned the right to face my Lie Shan Spear!"
Liu Qing's acknowledgment of Mo Yu's strength caused the arena to fall silent. All eyes were on the two combatants.
"Show me your spear," Liu Qing called, his voice filled with anticipation.
Mo Yu, however, just smiled slightly and shook his head. "Sorry, but I don't need my spear to deal with you."
This bold statement shocked the audience. Even Liu Qing, known for his pride, had drawn his weapon, yet Mo Yu claimed he didn't need his?
"Are you insulting me?" Liu Qing's expression darkened as he aimed his spear at Mo Yu.
"If you think so, let me show you another kind of spear," Mo Yu replied.
Suddenly, Mo Yu's silver eyes snapped open, and a powerful storm of soul energy erupted from his body, sweeping through the arena.
This overwhelming energy left the audience breathless.
"Boss is about to use his trump card!" Lin Yan said, excitement flashing in his eyes.
As Mo Yu's soul energy intensified, it formed a visible swirl around him, and soon, a tangible spear of soul energy coalesced above his head.
Mo Yu smiled and, with a calm voice, said, "Senior Liu Qing, how do you like this spear?"
(End of Chapter)
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