At this moment, the eighty thousand spectators in the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, along with the participating students, referees, and even the VIPs, were all struck with an unprecedented shock.
"One, two, three, four, five—indeed, five Spirit Rings. But why do I feel like I can't quite comprehend this?" one spectator counted with his fingers.
"The second Spirit Ring is already a Thousand-Year Spirit Ring? How is that possible!" Some spectators stared in disbelief at the Spirit Rings beneath Li Xun's feet.
A nearby spectator, hearing the murmurs around him, muttered, "What's so surprising about that Thousand-Year Spirit Ring? Shouldn't you be more shocked by his fourth and fifth Spirit Rings? Those are Ten Thousand Year Spirit Rings!"
"Holy cow! He's already a level 50 Soul King at such a young age, with a configuration of one yellow, two purple, and two black Spirit Rings. What are we even competing for?"
The other participants weren't faring much better. They poked their heads out from the rest area corridors, eagerly observing the situation on the field.
"I don't believe it, let me see!"
The participants behind pushed and pulled at those in front, trying to confirm the truth.
"Holy crap, it's true! But why is he going up alone? Is he that confident? Why isn't his team helping him?" one participant exclaimed, his face full of disbelief.
"Isn't that good for us? If he loses this match, we'll have a chance, right?"
"What chance? This is a points-based match, not an elimination round."
"Tsk~ Has this kid really progressed so fast?" Although Flender had already heard about Li Xun's strength, seeing it with his own eyes was a different matter. He adjusted his glasses, suddenly feeling that things had become more complicated.
He had thought that with the talents of Shrek Academy's little monsters, they could sweep through the Soul Master Competition. But judging by Li Xun's confidence, it was clear he believed in his ability to take on seven opponents alone.
This is bad. Some sponsors have already placed ads on Shrek Academy.
"Elder Flander, I admit that Li Xun's talent is even more monstrous, and even I'm amazed by it," Liu Erlong said, trying to comfort Flender. "But this is a team match. He alone can't possibly defeat Shrek Academy."
Liu Erlong wanted to continue comforting Flender, but she noticed that Yu Xiaogang's condition was clearly off. She quickly moved to his side, grabbing his arm and asking, "Xiaogang, Xiaogang, what's wrong?"
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang was staring blankly at Li Xun in the arena. His thoughts drifted far away, back to that day when Li Xun had discussed Soul Master theory with him.
His ears were ringing, and he didn't even notice that Liu Erlong had come to his side, disregarding Yu Yuanzhen's earlier warnings.
Yu Xiaogang numbly looked at the Spirit Rings beneath Li Xun's feet and murmured, "Could my theory really be wrong? How could he break through the centuries-old theories of the Soul Master world?"
On the day he was trapped by Li Xun and Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul Fusion Skill, he hadn't seen Li Xun's Spirit Ring configuration. He had only learned from Tailong that Li Xun had already advanced to a level 50 Soul King, and that his fourth Spirit Ring was a Ten Thousand Year one.
Although Yu Xiaogang didn't think Tailong would lie to him, he still had his doubts. But now, with everything laid bare before his eyes, he began to doubt himself.
"This can't be. This shouldn't be. If someone can truly break these limits, what does that make me?"
Yu Xiaogang stood up like a zombie, feeling a slight resistance. He pulled his sleeve and withdrew his hand from Liu Erlong's grasp.
"I don't believe it, I don't believe it! By the way, Li Xun's first two Spirit Rings don't have active skills. The methods he can use would definitely make him very weak in the early stages compared to ordinary Soul Masters."
Yu Xiaogang's eyes gradually lit up, staring intently at the arena: "And now is the best chance for Xiao San and the others to defeat Li Xun."
"Li Xun, my theory has been tested by the Soul Master world for thousands of years, and it is not wrong. You are just an anomaly in this world. Soul Masters will always be dominated by people like us. Your failure today is due to two reasons: one is your arrogance, and the other is your choice of Spirit Rings."
Compared to the audience, the contestants, and the Grandmaster, Qian Renxue in the VIP seat wasn't faring much better. At this moment, she was gazing fervently at the five Spirit Rings beneath Li Xun's feet, her heart skipping a few beats.
Qian Renxue hadn't expected that she had inadvertently recruited such a genius. If Li Xun were to grow up, he would undoubtedly make a significant contribution to the Spirit Hall.
At this moment, her heart was completely enveloped in a sense of delight. What was more crucial was that Li Xun wasn't just a mere brute; he could also help her handle some affairs in daily life. He was the ideal subordinate she had always envisioned.
Chrysanthemum Douluo was also quite surprised. As a Titled Douluo, he understood far more than ordinary Soul Masters.
While others could only see Li Xun's current configuration and marvel at his talent and strength, he saw the birth of a Super Douluo.
Most people in the world only knew the concept of Titled Douluo, thinking that this level was the pinnacle of the Soul Master world. However, few knew that Titled Douluo was actually just the beginning.
Compared to the subsequent advancements, Titled Douluo was merely an initial threshold for the top powerhouses on the continent.
Only when one's Soul Power reached level 95 could they truly claim a place on the continent. This was the real watershed for a powerhouse. Moreover, there were levels 96 to 99, each representing a new realm.
He and Old Ghost were examples of this.
Although he and Ghost Douluo were both level 95 powerhouses, having stepped into the realm of Super Douluo, in terms of combat power alone, there were many in the Spirit Hall who could surpass them. This was the gap brought by Soul Power above level 95.
The reason they held a significant position in the Spirit Hall was entirely due to their Martial Soul Fusion Skill. With the enhancement of this skill, even some Super Douluo with higher cultivation levels would not be their match.
Chrysanthemum Douluo's gaze was firmly locked on Li Xun. Becoming a Super Douluo depended not only on talent but also on accumulation. If one was stronger than others at each realm, their future Title Douluo level would continue to rise.
Ning Fengzhi listened to the roar of the 80,000 spectators in the arena and glanced at the astonished expressions of Qian Renxue and Chrysanthemum Douluo. He smiled, picked up his teacup, and took an elegant sip.
Hmm, even if Xiao Xun loses now, it's not a loss.
"Holy crap! He actually became a Soul King!" Ma Hongjun's eyes widened, and his mouth fell open.
Hearing about it and seeing it with one's own eyes were entirely different. Although the Shrek Academy members had anticipated it, witnessing Li Xun's Spirit Rings still left them all in shock.
Dai Mubai was startled as he noticed the Spirit Rings beneath Li Xun's feet. However, upon seeing the scars on his fingers that had yet to fade and considering his current physical condition, his gaze gradually turned wild.
Li Xun's growth was simply too rapid. If he couldn't defeat him today, he might never get another chance.
Moreover, he had already lost the joy of being a man. In a few years, by the time he turned twenty-five, he would meet his end anyway. It was better to take a gamble with this body of his.
Yu Tianheng also felt a chill in his heart, followed by a deep sense of envy. He hadn't expected Li Xun to surpass their growth so quickly.
But having experienced failure before, especially with so many teammates around, he quickly regained his composure. "Everyone, stay calm. Don't be fooled by the fact that Li Xun is now a Level 50 Soul Grandmaster. Remember, his first two Spirit Rings were chosen for passive skills. In reality, he only has three skills available."
Tang San, hearing this, immediately snapped out of his surprise and added, "That's right. Besides, haven't we seen his Third Soul Skill before? We have the numbers. If we spread out and attack, let's see what skills he can use to counter us."
Ye Lingling cast a complex glance at Li Xun before distancing herself like the others, forming a semicircle facing him.
"You're right. My Soul Skills are indeed limited, but that doesn't mean I'm outnumbered!" Li Xun chuckled as he looked at their tense expressions. Slowly, he brought his hands together in a prayer-like gesture. "Wood Release: Wood Clone Technique."
As he spoke, five brown wooden statues, identical to Li Xun, slowly emerged from behind him.
The Shrek Academy team, including Tang San, was shocked by this bizarre sight. But before they could react, the five wooden statues behind Li Xun had already landed on the ground. In an instant, these statues transformed into perfect replicas of Li Xun himself.