Chapter 479: Soul Clash Phoenix vs. Dragon!
As Elder Sheng's voice rang out, the five contestants nodded before stepping into the designated circle, maintaining a safe distance from one another.
Everyone knew that this battle would ultimately come down to Wu Tian vs. Cao Ying. But as geniuses, they couldn't afford to back down without a fight it would be too shameful.
So, Dan Xuan, Bai Ying, and Qiu Ji each took their positions in the red circle, standing apart like the points of a five pointed star. Then, they all sat down in a meditative posture.
This battle wasn't about Dou Qi it was about pure soul strength.
For those who had reached this level, soul attacks could be launched without needing to move their bodies.
Sitting down would help stabilize their souls, preventing external interference.
Seeing that the five were ready, Elder Sheng took a step back, then suddenly swung his palm down and announced loudly:
"Begin the test!"
At that moment, five surges of powerful soul energy burst forth from the contestants' bodies.
Wu Tian, observing their soul energy, couldn't help but nod in approval.
These so called geniuses of the Central Plains were, indeed, top tier compared to the rest of the continent.
Just their soul strength alone could already crush the vast majority of practitioners.
Their soul power spread out in an instant, engulfing the entire hall, making the air thick with pressure.
The oppressive force came not from Dou Qi, but from the depths of the soul itself.
For those with weaker souls, this invisible weight caused an unbearable sense of pain deep within their minds.
Compared to the physical oppression of Dou Qi, a soul suppression was far more terrifying.
This wasn't a battle of Dou Qi
This was a clash between alchemists, fought in the realm of the soul!
"Cough!"
A soft cough echoed across the hall, and suddenly
Three massive, invisible soul beasts, like giant phantom serpents, charged toward Wu Tian!
Elder Sheng: "…I… uh… what…?"
No one expected that Dan Xuan, Bai Ying, and Qiu Ji would team up to attack Wu Tian all at once!
To the other genius alchemists, this was utterly disgraceful
Especially considering that Dan Xuan was supposed to be the future leader of the Dan Clan.
Such an act of ganging up would greatly damage his reputation.
But he had no choice.
They had to know
Just how wide was the gap between them and Wu Tian?
The people who knew Wu Tian's true identity were horrified.
One idiot challenging him was bad enough
But three idiots ganging up on him?!
Did they have a death wish?!
But to everyone's surprise, Wu Tian wasn't angry at all.
He understood.
These were proud geniuses.
If they didn't test their limits, they wouldn't be worthy of leading their clans in the future.
"Boom!"
A single pulse of Wu Tian's soul energy erupted from his body
And just like that, the three phantom serpents were shattered and blown away!
A powerful hurricane formed in the hall, howling violently through the air.
The sheer force of his soul pressure was like a raging tornado, sweeping through the chamber with reckless abandon.
For the alchemists who hadn't yet learned to externalize their souls, this was nothing short of a dreamlike scene.
This was what they aspired to achieve!
In that terrifying collision of soul power
Dan Xuan, Bai Ying, and Qiu Ji were all blasted backward across the floor!
And just like that
Qiu Ji was sent flying out of the red circle!
Instant elimination.
Bai Ying barely stayed within bounds, stopping just one meter from the edge.
He immediately admitted defeat and walked out on his own.
It was less humiliating that way.
At least he wasn't consistently dead last like Qiu Ji, or constantly humiliated like Dan Xuan.
Now, only three remained
Wu Tian, Cao Ying, and Dan Xuan.
Cao Ying's seductive eyes locked onto Wu Tian.
She knew.
Her true opponent here wasn't Dan Xuan
It was him.
Just from that last exchange, it was clear
The other three were nothing before him.
Her interest grew.
This was the first time she had met someone this formidable among her peers.
Wu Tian's gaze met hers.
His meaning was clear
"Show me what you've got. I'll take it all."
Meanwhile, Dan Xuan was being utterly ignored.
Once again
He was completely humiliated.
The future heir of the Dan Clan had been reduced to a mere background character.
He knew he wasn't on their level.
But being completely disregarded like this still made him furious.
And yet, there was nothing he could do.
No matter how much he struggled, the gap was simply too vast.
At this point, he might as well sit back and watch them flirt.
Dan Xuan: "Maybe I should just start a bicycle business instead…"
"Not bad… not bad at all."
Cao Ying gently brushed aside a stray lock of hair, a playful smirk forming on her lips.
Her delicate hands formed a series of intricate seals
And suddenly
The soul energy surrounding her body surged dramatically
Condensing into the form of a gigantic Soul Phoenix!
With a single flap of its wings, the phoenix generated a devastating windstorm
Even the space around it began to distort!
Small black cracks in the air formed, spreading like fractures in reality itself.
Just the pressure alone from her Soul Phoenix sent chills down the spines of many spectators.
Her soul power was terrifying.
"Go!"
Cao Ying flicked her jade like finger, and a crisp, clear phoenix cry echoed through the hall.
The Soul Phoenix soared forward, cutting through the air like a comet of flame, heading straight for Wu Tian!
The speed was insane.
In the blink of an eye, it was right above his head, about to crash down on him
Just then
Wu Tian's eyes curved into a smirk as he uttered a single word
"Break!"
In that instant
A massive dragon silhouette materialized above him!
Its presence was so overwhelming that many spectators dropped to their knees in terror.
"Th That's… a dragon?!"
(End of Chapter)
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