Douluo Continent: Starting with a Self-Created Soul Ring 119

“Father, are you really letting me fight him?”

Hu Yan Zhen was startled by his father’s words. In his opinion, his father still intended to refuse cooperation with the Martial Soul Temple! Otherwise, why would he be asked to have a Soul Fight with Gu Ziyue? He knew Gu Ziyue was strong, but to challenge him to a Soul Fight? That was simply too much.

He wasn’t a fool like Tang Hao!

The gap between a Soul Emperor and a Soul King wasn’t comparable to the difference between a Soul King and a Soul Emperor.

“What does the Holy Son think?”

Hu Yan Bo didn’t answer his son’s question, instead looking at Gu Ziyue and asking again.

“Have a Soul Fight with my son, and let the outcome decide?”

“Alright, I accept.”

Gu Ziyue hadn’t expected Hu Yan Bo to suggest this method, but after a light smile, he readily agreed.

It seemed that people in this world really loved Soul Fights and competitions! So Gu Ziyue didn’t hesitate and agreed immediately.

It was just Hu Yan Zhen, it wasn’t a problem for him.

Normally, Soul Fights allowed the use of weapons; only the Soul Master Tournament prohibited the use of props. In other words, Gu Ziyue could use his Soul Bone peachwood sword in a Soul Fight with Hu Yan Zhen. What was there to hesitate about? Of course, he’d accept!

“The Holy Son accepts?”

Hu Yan Bo, upon hearing Gu Ziyue’s immediate acceptance, showed a look of shock. He hadn’t expected Gu Ziyue to be so confident.

Hu Yan Zhen, on the other hand, was both shocked and furious. He was surprised that Gu Ziyue would agree, and then he was angry – Gu Ziyue was completely disregarding him!

She Long behind Gu Ziyue wasn’t particularly surprised; a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes upon hearing Gu Ziyue’s decision. He knew Gu Ziyue’s current strength.

A mere Soul Emperor? Gu Ziyue could handle that without much trouble.

“Holy Son!”

Salas was different. He didn’t know Gu Ziyue’s strength, so when he heard the rules and Gu Ziyue’s agreement, he was completely surprised.

What also surprised him was the purpose of Gu Ziyue’s visit! He truly hadn’t expected that Gu Ziyue’s arrival at the Elephant Armored Sect was to subdue it. To say it was cooperation, but the nature of that cooperation? It was essentially a veiled subjugation of the Elephant Armored Sect. Because everything was dominated by the Martial Soul Temple. The Elephant Armored Sect would be responsible for providing disciples to the Martial Soul Temple.

“Yes, I agree!”

Gu Ziyue ignored the surprised Salas and confirmed it again to Hu Yan Bo.

“Good! Since the Holy Son agrees, as long as the Holy Son defeats my son, our Elephant Armored Sect will agree to cooperate with the Martial Soul Temple!”

Seeing Gu Ziyue’s straightforwardness, Hu Yan Bo responded loudly.

“Humph! I also want to see what gives the Holy Son such confidence!”

Hu Yan Zhen spoke now, his tone clearly showing his feelings. It was inevitable; anyone so underestimated would have feelings.

After reaching a consensus, both sides quickly arrived at the Elephant Armored Sect’s plaza. Gu Ziyue and Hu Yan Zhen stood on opposite sides of the plaza. Besides them, a large number of spectators, all disciples of the Elephant Armored Sect, had gathered around the plaza.

“It’s Gu Ziyue, the Holy Son of the Martial Soul Temple!”

“Gu Ziyue is going to have a Soul Fight with the Young Sect Master?”

“Has Gu Ziyue broken through to Soul King now? The Young Sect Master is a level 65 Soul Emperor!”

“He has broken through to Soul King, but even if he has, so what?”

“Yeah, there’s no way the Young Sect Master can lose!”

“Let’s just watch…”

“…”

The Elephant Armored Sect disciples didn’t know what was going on, why Gu Ziyue was having a Soul Fight with their Young Sect Master, Hu Yan Zhen, but they clearly didn’t think highly of Gu Ziyue’s chances.

“Martial Soul, Awaken!”

“Hu Yan Zhen, opposite Gu Ziyue, was the first to release his Martial Soul, a huge illusion of a diamond mammoth appeared on his body, and six soul rings, with the best configuration of Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, also encircled him.

“Roar——”

With a monstrous roar, Hu Yan Zhen’s somewhat loose fat rapidly tightened, transforming into exaggerated and terrifying muscles. A layer of dark yellow horny skin appeared on the surface of his skin, shimmering with a metallic luster, looking inhuman; his nose also extended and lengthened, his upper lip curled, and two fangs extended a foot long.

Buzz—

Facing Hu Yan Zhen’s oppressive aura, Gu Ziyue waved a finger, summoning his Fu Lu Martial Soul. Then, Gu Ziyue’s body lit up with soul rings.

Yellow, Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple!

After summoning his Martial Soul, Gu Ziyue quickly blocked Hu Yan Zhen’s soul pressure. After summoning his Martial Soul, Gu Ziyue’s body didn’t change; only Soul Masters with Beast Martial Souls would experience physical changes after their Martial Soul awakened. After summoning his Martial Soul, Gu Ziyue only underwent a change in demeanor, becoming more refined and sacred.

“Three Yellows and two Purples!”

“His first three soul rings are indeed all yellow, hundred-year soul rings…”

“When I heard it before, I thought I had misheard. I didn’t expect that Gu Ziyue, the Pope’s disciple, wouldn’t have the optimal soul ring configuration!”

“Yeah, I didn’t believe it was true either…”

“…”

After seeing Gu Ziyue’s soul rings light up, many disciples of the Elephant Armored Sect around started to discuss this. Although they had heard of it before, witnessing Gu Ziyue’s soul ring configuration with their own eyes still left them somewhat incredulous.

“Holy Son, be careful!”

After glancing at Gu Ziyue, Hu Yan Zhen’s third soul ring lit up as he gave Gu Ziyue a warning.

“Third Soul Skill: Death Crushing!”

Immediately, Hu Yan Zhen unleashed his third Soul Skill.

Bang—

Hu Yan Zhen stamped his right foot forward, and an invisible gravitational force instantly appeared above Gu Ziyue, pressing down on him.

“Third Soul Skill: Golden Light Shield!”

Seeing this, Gu Ziyue waved his hand, releasing a golden light shield above his head. However, Gu Ziyue’s golden light shield couldn’t withstand Hu Yan Zhen’s Soul Skill. Hu Yan Zhen’s gravity completely ignored the golden light shield and pressed down directly.

Gu Ziyue immediately felt a heavy pressure weighing down on him, making him feel as if he couldn’t move an inch.

“Taiji Realm!”

Buzz—

Faced with this situation, Gu Ziyue could only use his innate domain. A huge Taiji diagram quickly appeared at Gu Ziyue’s feet. Then, the gravitational pressure from Hu Yan Zhen’s third Soul Skill, Death Crushing, was completely ignored by Gu Ziyue. Most of the gravitational pressure was dispelled by Gu Ziyue’s Taiji Realm. The remaining small part had no effect on Gu Ziyue.

“It’s Gu Ziyue’s innate domain…”

“So strong! With his innate domain activated, he completely ignores the Young Sect Master’s Soul Skill attack…”

“Amazing! Could it be that the Young Sect Master will be like Tang Hao of the Haotian Sect, unable to defeat him?”

“…”

Seeing the innate domain Gu Ziyue had unleashed, the Elephant Armored Sect disciples around exclaimed. This was their first time seeing a Soul Master use an innate domain.

“So this is his innate domain?”

Even Hu Yan Bo couldn’t help but look at Gu Ziyue’s Taiji Realm with surprise, his eyes filled with envy. He didn’t possess an innate domain.

“Innate domain, is this the source of your confidence?”

Hu Yan Zhen, seeing Gu Ziyue’s deployment of his innate domain, which completely ignored his Soul Skill, was still somewhat surprised, although he had anticipated it. As expected of an innate domain; if only he could awaken one.

“Your innate domain is about dissipating and borrowing force, right?”

“If I don’t attack actively, your innate domain is useless…”

Then Hu Yan Zhen laughed, and he also canceled his Soul Skill attack.

“First Soul Skill: Copper Wall Iron Wall!”

Then, Hu Yan Zhen used his first Soul Skill, forming a Soul Power armor on his body. Then Hu Yan Zhen stood there, waiting for Gu Ziyue to make a move.

He wasn’t planning to attack for the time being. Knowing how Tang Hao had failed, he certainly wouldn’t give Gu Ziyue the chance to borrow force. As long as he didn’t give Gu Ziyue the opportunity to borrow force, he would be invincible. He didn’t believe that without the ability to borrow force, Gu Ziyue could do anything to him! Although winning this way wouldn’t be glorious, it was better than a humiliating defeat. Tang Hao of the Haotian Sect was still the subject of much ridicule.

“Good!”

“That’s right!”

“As long as the Young Sect Master doesn’t attack actively, he won’t have a chance!”

“Yeah, our Young Sect Master is still smarter. Unlike Tang Hao of the Haotian Sect, he’s a complete fool…”

“…”

The surrounding disciples cheered when they saw Hu Yan Zhen’s choice. They had just seen Gu Ziyue’s terrifying innate domain, which directly ignored Hu Yan Zhen’s attack. So they all felt that Hu Yan Zhen’s choice of not actively attacking was the best choice.

“Is the Holy Son alright?”

Salas, seeing this, became worried and couldn’t help but ask She Long beside him.

“Rest assured, the Holy Son is fine!”

She Long smiled lightly. Hu Yan Zhen’s choice was indeed clever. But that was under the premise that Gu Ziyue had no other means of attack. Gu Ziyue didn’t only have his innate domain!

“Perfect. Let me test the Elephant Armored Sect’s defense!”

Gu Ziyue smiled slightly when he saw Hu Yan Zhen give up his attack.

“Golden Light Swordsmanship!”

“Blazing Peach, unsheathe!”

Then Gu Ziyue waved his right hand, and the Soul Bone peachwood sword hanging behind him, with a swoosh, flew out. A golden light Fu had been attached to the Soul Bone peachwood sword’s blade at some point.

Whoosh～

After the Soul Bone peachwood sword was unsheathed, under Gu Ziyue’s sword control, it quickly turned into a red line shooting towards Hu Yan Zhen.

Buzz～

Before the Soul Bone peachwood sword reached Hu Yan Zhen, Hu Yan Zhen keenly sensed its destructive power, and his expression immediately changed.

“What kind of weapon is that?”

“So strong!”

Sensing the threat, Hu Yan Zhen immediately added another layer of defense to himself.

“Fifth Soul Skill: Icy Mammoth Armor!”

Buzz—

An armor made of condensed diamond ice immediately formed on his body!

Ding～

Just as he put on the Icy Mammoth Armor, Gu Ziyue’s Soul Bone peachwood sword struck him.

Crack～

Although his Icy Mammoth Armor had a slight crack, it still blocked Gu Ziyue’s attack.

“Such a strong attack!”

Although he blocked Gu Ziyue’s attack, Hu Yan Zhen was still somewhat apprehensive. The destructive power of Gu Ziyue’s attack was beyond his expectations. His Martial Soul was the diamond mammoth, known for its defense, and with the addition of his fifth Soul Skill, even a Soul Saint would find it difficult to break through his defense in a short time. Yet, Gu Ziyue’s casual strike had cracked his Icy Mammoth Armor. A few more strikes, and wouldn’t his defense be broken?

“Damn it! He actually carries such a powerful divine weapon!”

Hu Yan Zhen cursed inwardly. Gu Ziyue was bullying him with his superior weapon!

“Good, worthy of the defensive Diamond Mammoth. Your defensive power is indeed amazing!”

Gu Ziyue saw that his attack hadn’t caused much damage, and he praised him with a smile.

Swish～

Swish～

Swish～

Then, Gu Ziyue used his hand as a sword, remotely controlling the Soul Bone peachwood sword to continue attacking Hu Yan Zhen.

Ding～

Ding～

Ding～

The Soul Bone peachwood sword, under Gu Ziyue’s control, constantly circled Hu Yan Zhen, occasionally stabbing at him.

Crack～ Crack～

Numerous white cracks quickly appeared on Hu Yan Zhen’s Icy Mammoth Armor.

“What kind of Soul Skill is this?”

“It can attack continuously…”

Seeing the techniques Gu Ziyue displayed, the spectators around were dumbfounded. They had never seen a Soul Skill that could be used so continuously. They never expected that Hu Yan Zhen, who was so confident just now, was now reduced to only defending under Gu Ziyue’s attack! They anticipated Hu Yan Zhen’s continuous defense and Gu Ziyue’s continuous attack, but what they saw was different! In their imagination, Gu Ziyue’s attacks should have been completely fruitless.

“Fifth Soul Skill: Icy Mammoth Armor!”

Fortunately, just as the cracks in Hu Yan Zhen’s Icy Mammoth Armor were about to shatter it, Hu Yan Zhen immediately used it again, and the Icy Mammoth Armor immediately returned to its undamaged state.

“Haha～Holy Son, I admit your attack is powerful, but it’s not enough to break through my defense!”

Hu Yan Zhen laughed at Gu Ziyue.

“You have some skill. Let’s try this then!”

Gu Ziyue didn’t get angry, he just smiled faintly. Then Gu Ziyue reached out and retrieved the Soul Bone peachwood sword.

“Fifth Soul Skill: Red Lotus Fire Talisman!”

A red Red Lotus Fire Talisman was summoned by Gu Ziyue. Then Gu Ziyue attached the Red Lotus Fire Talisman to the Soul Bone peachwood sword.

Whoosh～

Then, a scarlet flame, as red as blood, burned on the Soul Bone peachwood sword.

Swish～

Then, the Soul Bone peachwood sword, burning with blood-red flames, once again flew towards Hu Yan Zhen under Gu Ziyue’s control.

“Humph, stop it!”

Hu Yan Zhen’s expression slightly changed, but he still struggled to maintain his Icy Mammoth Armor.

Bang——

Unfortunately, this time his Icy Mammoth Armor couldn’t block Gu Ziyue’s attack. Under Gu Ziyue’s sword attack, Hu Yan Zhen’s Icy Mammoth Armor instantly shattered. The only problem was that Hu Yan Zhen’s fifth Soul Skill, Icy Mammoth Armor, had an ice attribute, which was perfectly countered by Gu Ziyue’s Red Lotus Fire Talisman.

Swish～

After Hu Yan Zhen’s Icy Mammoth Armor shattered, Gu Ziyue’s Soul Bone peachwood sword quickly stopped in front of him.

“How is it? Young Sect Master, do you want to continue?”

After stopping his attack, Gu Ziyue calmly spoke to Hu Yan Zhen.

…

(End of Chapter)

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