The crowd below erupted in an uproar at the sight.
"Six of them at once? Are they planning to fight in turns or join forces?"
"What are you thinking? It must be individual Soul Duels—that's the rule!"
"Huo Wudi from the Blazing Fire Academy and Hu Ben from the Black Tiger Sect are both notoriously fierce. Can the Holy Son handle them?"
On the high platform, Bi Bidong sat upright on her throne, her fingers lightly tapping the armrest, her expression unchanged.
Su Yu glanced at the six who had stepped forward and continued, "Anyone else?"
His words were like a stone thrown into a lake, stirring new ripples across the platform.
At the Clear Sky Sect's seating area, the Second Elder, with his withered fingers, gave a slight tap on the chair's arm and signaled to a steady-eyed youth in gray robes beside him.
Understanding the cue, the youth rose, stirring a gust of wind with his movement. In a few leaps, he landed steadily at the center of the square, clasping his fists toward Su Yu:
"Your Highness, I am Tang Long, Martial Soul Haotian Hammer, from the Clear Sky Sect. A thirty-seventh-level Battle Soul Elder of the power attack system. I seek your guidance!"
Before his voice faded, from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's side, Ning Fengzhi gently said to a purple-robed girl behind him, "Tianxin, it would be good to witness the Holy Son's skills."
The girl nodded in agreement, leaping lightly onto the stage with graceful steps, her voice clear and resonant:
"Your Highness, I am Gu Tianxin, Martial Soul Bone Dragon, a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. A thirty-seventh-level Battle Soul Elder of the power attack system. I wish to learn from you."
The domineering Haotian Hammer, the rarity of the Ancient Dragon Spirit, combined with the six previous Soul Elders, each with their own specialties, made this lineup arguably the pinnacle of the younger generation.
Especially Tang Long and Gu Tianxin, whose thirty-seventh-level Soul Power topped the group. Merely standing there, they exuded an aura that could not be underestimated.
The discussions below the stage exploded into chaos.
"Even the Clear Sky Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have sent people? Are they gathering all the young talents of the continent?"
On the high platform, Bi Bidong's finger-tapping paused slightly. She lifted her gaze to Su Yu, a trace of imperceptible concern flickering in her eyes.
Su Yu looked at the eight people spread out in a fan shape before him, a glint of excitement flashing in his eyes. His tone finally carried a hint of youthful eagerness:
"It seems no one else is coming. Since that's the case, let's not waste any time. All of you, come at me together."
"All of you, come at me together—"
These four words exploded like a sudden clap of thunder over the square.
The previously buzzing discussions vanished instantly. The square, filled with tens of thousands, fell into deathly silence, so quiet that the sound of wind rustling the flags was clearly audible.
After a full three breaths, an incredulous exclamation erupted from the back of the crowd:
"Wait... Old Kuai, what did I just hear? Did I mishear? The Holy Son... he wants to fight eight at once?"
The woman speaking vigorously rubbed her ears, as if doubting she had hallucinated.
Beside her, the middle-aged Soul Master called "Old Kuai" swallowed hard, his voice trembling:
"You... you didn't mishear, Sister Yu. The Holy Son just said... for all eight of them to come at him together!"
"Is he insane? Fighting one against eight? And these eight are top-tier young Soul Elders?"
"Haotian Hammer, Ancient Dragon, Black Tiger, Fire Leopard... which one isn't a capable fighter who can hold their own?"
"Even if all eight of them combined, if they coordinate well, even a level 50 Soul King would have to think twice!"
"This is far too arrogant! After just defeating Yu Tiandou, does the Holy Son truly believe he's invincible?"
"Wait... Look at His Highness the Holy Son's expression—he seems completely serious!"
On the high platform, even the Titled Douluos who had weathered countless storms grew restless.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin raised his eyebrows sharply, murmuring, "This kid... has immense courage."
Ning Fengzhi nearly dropped the jade ruyi in his hand, his gaze toward Su Yu filled with astonishment.
He had initially thought Gu Tianxin's challenge was merely a test, never expecting it to escalate to this extent.
Xue Ye Dadi and Dai Tianfeng exchanged glances, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.
Dai Tianfeng couldn't help but whisper, "Your Holiness, isn't this... too risky?"
Bi Bidong remained seated motionlessly, her gaze fixed on Su Yu. Her amethyst-gold eyes were unreadable as she calmly stated:
"If he possesses such confidence, let him try."
At the center of the square, the eight challengers were also stunned.
Hu Ben was the first to react, his fury erupting: "Is Your Highness the Holy Son looking down on us?!"
His Soul Power surged violently, the phantom of a Black Tiger roaring behind him, clearly provoked by the "all at once" proposal.
Tang Long tightened his grip on the Haotian Hammer, saying gravely:
"Your Highness the Holy Son, though our Soul Power may be inferior to yours, we will not tolerate such disrespect."
Su Yu merely smiled, his expression pure with battle intent:
"This is not disrespect. I simply believe taking you on one by one is too time-consuming. So, you might as well come at me together!"
"Fine! Since Your Highness is so confident, we won't stand on ceremony!" Hu Ben's temper flared completely at Su Yu's nonchalant demeanor. With an angry roar, his Soul Power erupted.
"Hu Ben of the Black Tiger Sect, Spirit Black Tiger!"
As he shouted, the phantom of a burly black tiger materialized behind him.
Yellow, yellow, and purple Soul Rings rose from his feet, swirling around him.
His body instantly swelled, his skin covered in fine black patterns.
His fingers transformed into sharp tiger claws, tearing through the air with a piercing shriek as he lunged at Su Yu:
"First Soul Skill: Tiger's Roar!"
The deafening roar, infused with Soul Power, struck directly at Su Yu's mind.
Almost simultaneously, the other seven also sprang into action!
"Huo Yan of the Fire Leopard Sect, Spirit Fire Leopard! First Soul Skill: Flame Claw!"
The youth in crimson attire blurred into a streak, his body engulfed in blazing flames as he charged at Su Yu from the side with scorching heat.
"Feng Bailu of the Wind Sword Sect, Second Soul Skill: Gale Scours Clouds!"
The white-robed youth drew his sword, cyan Soul Power transforming into countless sharp wind blades that rained down like a storm.
"Huo Wudi of the Blazing Fire Academy, Third Soul Skill: Fire Dragon Cart!"
The twin-bunned girl conjured a small cart blazing with fire before her, its wheels rumbling as it charged toward Su Yu with overwhelming force.
"Mu Yeqiu of the Plant Academy, First Soul Skill: Ghost Vine Entanglement!"
The youth in dark green robes flicked his sleeves, and several pitch-black vines burst from the ground.
"Tang Long of the Clear Sky Sect, Second Soul Skill: Titan's Hammer!"
The gray-clad youth's Haotian Hammer suddenly expanded to the size of a millstone, crashing down toward Su Yu's head with immense force.
"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Gu Tianxin, First Soul Skill: Dragon Might Suppression!"
A pale skeletal dragon phantom materialized behind the purple-clad maiden, its deep dragon roar carrying an invisible oppressive force.
"Elephant Armor Sect's Hu Yan Meng, Third Soul Skill: Earth Shattering Fist!"
The man clenched his fists tightly as the Diamond Mammoth behind him stamped the ground violently, unleashing a thunderous roar.
His corded muscles bulged across his body as he launched a fist strike toward Su Yu with mountain-shattering, rock-splitting momentum.
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