Everyone was shocked, their eyes wide with disbelief.
But quickly, they instinctively made way for Qian Renshang and Qin Ming, the surroundings instantly falling silent.
Everyone held their breath, nervously awaiting the start of the challenge.
Qin Ming and Qian Renshang stood facing each other, the atmosphere tense and anxious, as if even the air itself was frozen.
Qin Ming continued to hurl threats, arrogantly saying, "Kid, apologize to Shrek Academy now, and to my juniors… I might be able to go easy on you later, it's for your own good!"
His self-righteous demeanor suggested he was certain Qian Renshang would yield to his threats.
Shrek Academy was his alma mater, a place of great kindness to Qin Ming, so he was now completely enraged, utterly devoid of his previous refined manners.
Qian Renshang completely ignored Qin Ming's words.
His expression was calm as he spoke to himself, "Challenging me is probably the worst decision you've ever made in your life."
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried unwavering determination and confidence, as if victory was already assured.
Qin Ming, his face grim, activated his Martial Soul without a word.
In an instant, six Soul Rings—two yellow, two purple, and two black—flashed forth in succession, their dazzling light illuminating the surroundings and showcasing his noble status as a six-ring Soul Emperor.
The powerful Soul Power fluctuations spread outwards, causing everyone around to feel an invisible pressure.
The crowd erupted in discussion, a cacophony of voices rising and falling.
"My god, this aura is too powerful!"
"Such a young six-ring Soul Emperor is truly rare!"
"As expected of Teacher Qin Ming, his strength is astonishing!"
Everyone was shocked by Qin Ming's powerful aura.
Shrek Academy was even more excited, with cheers rising in waves.
"Senior Qin Ming is amazing!"
"This time he'll definitely teach that guy a lesson!"
"Let's see how arrogant Gu Siyue can be now!"
Qian Renshang's gaze sharpened, and his aura suddenly exploded.
He let out a long roar that shook the heavens.
Immediately afterward, a powerful force surged out from his body, and a dazzling light instantly shone forth.
Within that light, his Golden Dragon King Martial Soul slowly manifested.
The Golden Dragon King's enormous body seemed to pierce the sky, its scales shimmering with dazzling golden light, each one like a meticulously crafted work of art, its textures clear and its light flowing.
Its claws were incredibly sharp, seemingly capable of tearing through the void.
Its tail swung, stirring up gusts of wind that howled and swept across the surroundings.
The six spirit rings—five black and one red—surrounded the Golden Dragon King like brilliant stars; the black rings were deep and mysterious, while the red rings were fiery and violent.
The light of the spirit rings intertwined, illuminating the entire sky with dazzling colors.
This breathtaking scene plunged the entire area into a deathly silence, followed by a collective gasp.
"Five black and one red! How is this possible?"
"Such a terrifying spirit ring configuration is unheard of!"
"Are you kidding me?"
"Wait, wasn't this guy a Soul King?
How did he become a Soul Emperor now?"
Everyone stared in disbelief, their faces filled with astonishment.
The cheers from the Shrek Academy students abruptly ceased, replaced by stunned expressions and gaping mouths.
It was simply too astonishing!
The students from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy were also dumbfounded, stunned by the astonishing spirit rings.
For a moment, the entire arena seemed frozen in this breathtaking moment.
Only the three faculty members, Meng Shenji, and Meng Shenji, remained relatively calm as they watched.
Their eyes showed no surprise, only admiration and satisfaction.
Meng Shenji nodded slightly and said softly, "This child has indeed not disappointed us; he's even stronger than before."
The two faculty members beside him also smiled.
One of them exclaimed, "Yes, his talent is truly astonishing.
To have such strength at such a young age is truly genius."
The other faculty member added, "We already knew his true strength, but seeing it today, we still can't help but admire him."
Indeed, these faculty members already knew that Qian Renshang was not a five-ring Spirit King but a six-ring Spirit Emperor—a six-ring Spirit Emperor at such a young age.
This is why they were all vying to become Qian Renshang's teacher in the first place.
Qin Ming stood there, completely stunned, his eyes fixed on Qian Renshang, filled with disbelief and profound shock.
His heart was in turmoil, feeling that his talent, which he had always been so proud of, was now so laughable and so insignificant.
A sense of defeat he had never felt before welled up inside him. He was terrified before
the battle even began, his legs feeling as if weighed down by lead, unable to move an inch.
Even before the fight started, he was already involuntarily filled with fear of Qian Renshang; his previous confidence and arrogance had vanished without a trace.
At this moment, Qian Renshang had already summoned the Golden Dragon Spear.
His figure moved like lightning, charging towards Qin Ming without hesitation.
The crimson soul ring suddenly lit up, its light dazzling.
The 100,000-year soul skill, Golden Dragon Body, activated instantly, Qian Renshang's aura becoming incredibly powerful, his combat strength increasing more than threefold!
He seemed to transform into a golden lightning bolt, charging straight towards Qin Ming with unstoppable momentum.
Qian Renshang, wielding the Golden Dragon Spear, charged towards Qin Ming like a war god.
Upon seeing this, Qin Ming's expression changed drastically.
Knowing his opponent's formidable strength, he dared not be careless and immediately shouted, "Shield of Blazing Fire!"
As his voice fell, raging flames rapidly condensed into a massive shield before him, its surface shimmering with intense heat, seemingly capable of incinerating any enemy.
However, Qian Renshang's speed did not diminish at all. With a swing of his golden dragon spear, a golden light streaked across the sky, striking Qin Ming's Shield of Blazing Fire like lightning.
A deafening roar followed, and the seemingly indestructible Shield of Blazing Fire shattered instantly, dissipating into sparks in the air.
"Too weak!"
Qian Renshang commented calmly.
Qin Ming's expression changed drastically, and he immediately unleashed his second soul skill, "Power of Gale," attempting to increase his speed to evade Qian Renshang's attack.
But Qian Renshang's speed was simply too fast, like a shadow, giving Qin Ming no chance to catch his breath.
Qian Renshang swung his Golden Dragon Spear once more, its tip gleaming.
He activated his third soul skill, "Golden Dragon Roar," unleashing a deafening dragon's roar.
The powerful impact sent Qin Ming flying.
Qin Ming crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Undeterred, he endured the pain and unleashed his fourth soul skill, "Flame Storm."
A sea of fire instantly erupted around him, attempting to halt Qian Renshang's advance.
"Damn it, how can this guy be so powerful?!"
Qin Ming was utterly frustrated!
(End of Chapter)
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