Chapter 50 - Yuwen Tuo vs. Wang Dong

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The battle raged on, the intensity in the arena reaching new heights as Yuwen Tuo and Wang Dong continued their fierce confrontation. Sparks flew with every clash of their techniques, each movement charged with raw power and tactical precision.

"Ahh!"

Huo Yuhao let out a sharp cry as his body collapsed backward, falling limp to the ground.

Wang Dong and Xiong Gang immediately felt the disappearance of Huo Yuhao's Mental Sharing technique, which had been aiding them throughout the fight.

"Yuhao!!!" Wang Dong shouted in panic, rushing forward to catch her fallen comrade before he hit the ground.

Huo Yuhao's brows were furrowed, his eyes tightly shut, clearly suffering from the mental backlash of Yuwen Tuo's counterattack.

"Phew, that was close! This guy's mental strength is no joke. If I hadn't set up a soul barrier within Yuhao's mental sea just in time, he would've been seriously injured," Tian Meng Ice Silkworm said, wiping imaginary sweat from its forehead. It then turned toward a glowing orb floating above. "Thanks for stepping in earlier. You acted faster than even me."

"No problem. I'm bound to this child now—if he perishes, so do I," came a deep, magnetic voice from within the orb. "I awakened early because I sensed an unusual mental force. Such razor-sharp aggression—I've never encountered a soul with such lethal intent before."

"Yes, Yuhao gained my hundred-thousand-year soul ring and trained in the Tang Sect's Purple Extreme Pupil technique. I thought his mental prowess would be unmatched at this level, but it seems we underestimated that boy's capabilities. Who is he, and how does he possess such an aggressively powerful soul?" Tian Meng Ice Silkworm mused aloud, curiosity piqued by Yuwen Tuo. It couldn't help but imagine what kind of monster might have been created if it had been sacrificed to him instead.

Such a strong soul paired with its hundred-thousand-year soul ring would surely create an unstoppable force.

"I'd love to meet this child in person," Elekes murmured. As a necromancer, he was deeply intrigued by Yuwen Tuo's unique soul composition.

Of course, he harbored no ill intentions—only a desire to study and understand the essence of Yuwen Tuo's spirit.

"Yuhao, Yuhao, wake up!" Wang Dong shook Huo Yuhao gently, calling out to him.

By this point, the referee had stepped onto the stage. Yuwen Tuo ceased his attacks; after all, this was a competitive duel, not a death match. To press further while the referee intervened would have been excessive.

After inspecting Huo Yuhao, the teacher reassured everyone, "Don't worry. He's only unconscious from the shock. A good night's rest will fix him right up."

Upon hearing this, Wang Dong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Once the teacher carried Huo Yuhao off the field, she turned to glare fiercely at Yuwen Tuo. "How dare you hurt Yuhao! Just wait—you'll pay for this, Xiong Gang! Hold him off for fifteen seconds!"

With that, Wang Dong spread her wings and soared into the sky. Her two soul rings—one yellow, one purple—lit up simultaneously. Golden halos began to emanate from her radiant wings as she raised her arms, aligning them with her wingtips.

Recognizing the move, Yuwen Tuo smirked. She was preparing to use the Fusion Ring skill—a devastating technique capable of nearly killing a thirty-plus-level defensive-type Soul Elder like Evil Moon.

However, something about Wang Dong's words struck a chord with Yuwen Tuo. He remembered hearing similar sentiments before—her father, Tang San, had reacted similarly whenever Xiao Wu was injured during the Dueling Tournament.

Father and daughter shared the same stubborn mindset: they could dish out punishment but couldn't take it themselves. And yet, here they were participating in dueling tournaments?

"Fifteen seconds? Without Huo Yuhao's Mental Sharing support, if he can last five seconds under my blade, I'll gladly call him my grandmaster!" Yuwen Tuo chuckled confidently, activating his Fire Step technique. In just two strides, he closed the distance between himself and Xiong Gang.

Yuwen Tuo swung downward with an apparent vertical slash, prompting Xiong Gang to hastily raise his arms in defense.

But Yuwen Tuo swiftly altered his attack mid-motion, switching from a slash to a slicing motion. The blade bypassed Xiong Gang's defenses, striking a vulnerable spot. Flames consumed the fur on the bear's chest, leaving behind a massive diagonal gash.

Had Yuwen Tuo applied more force, he might have cut down to the bone.

Realizing the potential danger, Yuwen Tuo pulled back slightly, ensuring he didn't inflict fatal damage. For his final move, he delivered a powerful kick, sending Xiong Gang flying out of the arena.

The entire exchange lasted barely three seconds.

Wang Dong hovered anxiously in the air, struggling to fuse her two soul rings. She hadn't anticipated Xiong Gang's defeat to come so swiftly. Fortunately, she still had her wings—surely Yuwen Tuo wouldn't catch her so easily…

"Second Soul Skill: Starfire Long Sky!"

At that moment, Yuwen Tuo's purple soul ring flared to life, and a pair of fiery wings materialized on his back. With a leap, he took to the skies.

"This guy… he has a flight-type soul skill too?!" Shocked, Wang Dong abandoned her Fusion Ring attempt and quickly retreated, spreading her wings wide to escape.

But Yuwen Tuo relentlessly pursued her, closing the gap with alarming speed.

Zhou Yi observed in astonishment, "This Yuwen Tuo flies faster than Wang Dong! It seems those flame wings don't just provide flight—they also enhance acceleration."

"Damn it, fine then! Second Soul Skill: Butterfly God's Radiance!" With no other options left, Wang Dong unleashed her second soul skill prematurely. Due to the failed Fusion Ring, its power wasn't maximized, but thanks to partially fusing some energy from both soul rings, it remained stronger than usual.

"Shadow Wing Slash!"

Yuwen Tuo spun gracefully, his wings transforming into a colossal flaming spirit hawk that surged toward Wang Dong.

The collision of their most powerful soul skills erupted in a deadlock, two immense waves of soul power clashing in midair.

"We must intervene before both are injured. Yuwen Tuo aside, Wang Dong's background is extraordinary—we cannot allow her to get hurt." Behind Yan Shaozhe, an elder munching on a chicken leg issued the order.

Truthfully, the elder cared little about mutual destruction—it was Wang Dong he sought to protect. As for Yuwen Tuo, well, tough skin meant minor injuries were inconsequential.

"Yes, Elder Xuan!" Yan Shaozhe replied, leaping into action.

The Light Phoenix arrived at the epicenter where their soul powers clashed. With one hand gripping Butterfly God's Radiance and the other Shadow Wing Slash, he effortlessly neutralized both attacks.

Such was the prowess of a Super Douluo-level expert—even without invoking soul power, sheer physical strength sufficed for such feats.

"That's enough. This match ends here. I declare Team Yuwen Tuo the victor," Yan Shaozhe announced.

Wang Dong immediately protested, "Why, Headmaster?! During our last exchange, I wasn't at a disadvantage!"

"You lost. Had we continued, you would've been the one injured. Look for yourself," Yan Shaozhe responded, extending his palms.

On the hand that had held Butterfly God's Radiance, the skin remained pristine—no trace of injury whatsoever. On the other hand, though unharmed, there was a faint redness.

This proved that Shadow Wing Slash's impact far exceeded that of Butterfly God's Radiance.

Unless Wang Dong could unleash a fully fused Fusion Ring attack, victory was impossible.

But would Yuwen Tuo give her that chance? Moreover, Xiao Xiao was still playing the Nine Phoenixes Welcome Flute—and contrary to appearances, she wasn't limited to it. At any moment, she could switch to the Three Lives Soul-Sealing Cauldron and deliver a devastating psychic blow to Wang Dong's mind.

What could Wang Dong possibly do to defend against that?

Reluctantly, Wang Dong glared at Yuwen Tuo. "Don't get cocky. Today's win doesn't count—you got lucky. Yuhao and I still haven't used our ultimate technique. Next time, your luck won't hold."

She was bitter and frustrated. Had their Spirit Fusion Technique not been on cooldown, she was certain she and Huo Yuhao wouldn't have lost.

In her eyes, Yuwen Tuo's victory was nothing more than opportunistic exploitation of their weakened state.