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Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Sunfire Finger clashed against the tiger claws empowered by White Tiger's Vajra Transformation.
The two exchanged seven fierce blows at the center of the arena. For the first time, Yu Wentong found himself unable to dominate in raw strength—proof that the White Tiger martial soul lived up to its reputation.
"Heh. Yu Wentong, without that blade of yours or those wings on your back, you're not so impressive after all." Dai Huabin sneered, exhilarated at having briefly matched him.
He was likely the only freshman who could stand toe-to-toe with Yu Wentong, even if only momentarily.
With his fire-based martial soul temporarily unusable and a nearly 8-level gap between them, Yu Wentong fighting bare-handed was at a natural disadvantage.
Seeing Dai Huabin's arrogance, Yu Wentong was sorely tempted to summon the Xuan Yuan Sword and cut him down. But exposing such a secret for a mere tournament match? Unthinkable. The Academy would never let him go if they knew.
He had already done enough—eliminating Cui Yajie and Zhu Lu in seconds.
He wasn't alone in this fight.
This was also a chance to help Xiao Xiao gain real combat experience.
"Triple Soul Suppressing Cauldron!"
Xiao Xiao split her cauldron into three, attacking Dai Huabin from all directions.
Her remaining soul power was nearly depleted—enough for one final strike. She couldn't afford to waste it.
Until then, she and Yu Wentong would wear Dai Huabin down.
Three cauldrons meant maximum offense.
Under their combined assault, Dai Huabin stood no chance.
"Toto!" Xiao Xiao called out.
Yu Wentong understood instantly. He leaped onto one of the cauldrons, using it as a foothold to propel himself with Fire Step, appearing behind Dai Huabin in a flash.
Before Dai Huabin could react, another cauldron blocked his vision while the third slammed into him.
By the time he knocked two away, Yu Wentong's finger was already pressing against his Heart Shu acupoint—a pressure point that, when struck with excessive force, could disrupt soul power circulation.
"Hehe, Toto, again!" Xiao Xiao grinned.
Yu Wentong repeated the maneuver, this time striking Dai Huabin's Celestial Pool acupoint on his chest—a point that, when overstimulated, caused blood flow reversal.
One finger disrupted his energy. The second locked his blood.
Dai Huabin's body stiffened, his soul power stalling. The glow of White Tiger's Vajra Transformation flickered out.
"What coordination!" Dean Yan Shaoze couldn't help but praise.
Xiao Xiao's three cauldrons: one assisted Yu Wentong's movement, one obscured vision, one sealed escape routes.
Even a Soul King might struggle against such tactics.
"Xiao Xiao, now!" Yu Wentong shouted.
"Nation's Heavyweight—Cauldron's Quake!"
Her last reserves of soul power erupted in a devastating shockwave.
BOOM!
Dai Huabin's soul power shattered completely. His White Tiger dissipated as his body was sent flying out of bounds, crashing to the ground in a daze.
Only when his family helped him up did he realize—he had lost.
His glare burned into Yu Wentong. Any thought of recruitment was gone. This humiliation would be repaid.
"The match is over! Champions of the freshman tournament—Team Yu Wentong of Class 1!"
"We won!"
"We're the champions!"
Xiao Xiao and Lian Yue cheered wildly, the former leaping onto Yu Wentong and clinging to his neck.
"Master, you're amazing!" Cao Jinxuan roared from the sidelines, ensuring everyone knew he was Yu Wentong's first disciple.
Zhou Yi watched with mixed emotions. Her class had won—but it was Yu Wentong, not her favorite Huo Yuhao.
Dai Huabin's homeroom teacher tried consoling him, but his expression remained dark. His fists clenched. Next time, he wouldn't lose.
Celebration and an Unexpected Guest
News of the victory spread quickly. That evening, Yu Wentong cooked a feast to reward Xiao Xiao and Lian Yue's efforts.
Cao Jinxuan, ever the opportunist, invited himself. But there was one more unexpected guest.
"Congratulations on your victory, Xiao Wentong."
A beautiful woman in a blue dress approached.
"Thank you, Sister Luochen." Yu Wentong smiled. "I've kept my end of our agreement."
"Naturally." Ling Luochen nodded. "You've exceeded expectations. I'll uphold my promise—even if it means temporarily leaving, I'll find a way to help you."
"Toto, who is this?" Xiao Xiao latched onto Yu Wentong's arm, her voice tinged with jealousy.
This was the first time she'd seen him act so familiar with another girl.
She quickly compared herself to the newcomer.
Face? A toss-up—Ling Luochen had mature elegance, while Xiao Xiao was cute.
Body?
Xiao Xiao's gaze dropped to Ling Luochen's tall frame, ample curves, and long legs.
"...I've lost completely."
Yu Wentong introduced, "Xiao Xiao, this is Ling Luochen—an inner disciple of Shrek Academy and one of the current Shrek Seven Monsters, their main control-type soul master."
"ONE OF THE SHREK SEVEN MONSTERS?!"
Xiao Xiao, Lian Yue, and Cao Jinxuan gasped in unison.
Xiao Xiao's heart pounded. Not only was her figure inferior, but this woman's status was leagues above hers.
If this senior sister set her sights on Yu Wentong…
She was facing a love rival of Titled Douluo-level threat!