Meanwhile, Yu Tianheng and the others had already completed their registration. Yu Tianheng was the first to compete. His opponent was a Level 46 Power Attack Type Soul Ancestor, whose Soul Power was four Levels higher than his own.
Even so, Yu Tianheng remained calm. In previous individual Soul Arena Battles, he had often encountered Soul Masters of higher Levels. With extensive experience in fighting across Level gaps, coupled with his top-tier Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, he possessed ample confidence.
"Yanyan, I'm going first."
"Be careful. Don't underestimate your opponent."
"Go get 'em, Boss!"
Encouraged by the crowd, Yu Tianheng smiled slightly, turned, and strode toward the competition corridor.
As the captain of the Royal Fighting Team, Yu Tianheng appeared relaxed on the surface, but in reality, he felt considerable pressure. He used to be the undisputed strongest in the team, but now he was neither the strongest in terms of raw combat power nor the highest in terms of Soul Power.
Ye Lingling's Soul Power was Level 43, one Level higher than his, but she was a support-type Soul Master and didn't compete for the leadership role. The real issue was Tang San, whose Soul Power had also reached Level 42.
Back when Tang San's Soul Power was five Levels lower than his, he had still managed to defeat Yu Tianheng with various unpredictable methods. Now that their Soul Power was equal, the difference in latent strength was obvious. Although Teacher Lin Mu had never mentioned changing the captain, the silence only made Yu Tianheng more anxious. If Tang San completely surpassed him in Level, how could he justify retaining the title of captain? This pressure fueled his frantic training.
Shortly after Yu Tianheng entered the arena, two boys walked side-by-side into the waiting area. One was obese with a slightly sleazy appearance, while the other had blond hair, heterochromia, and a handsome, cynical air of nobility.
"Hey, Boss Dai, look! There's a beauty!" Ma Hongjun nudged Dai Mubai beside him, his small eyes lighting up.
Seeing this, Dai Mubai frowned, saying impatiently, "Fatty, can you tone it down? Forgot what happened last time? You made me lose so much money!"
After the last lesson, Dai Mubai was clearly suffering from a touch of paranoia. Although his womanizing ways hadn't diminished, he no longer dared to flirt as recklessly as before, much less cause trouble. Even if he intended to provoke someone, he would first investigate their background, afraid of kicking a hornet's nest again.
Hearing Dai Mubai mention the previous incident, Ma Hongjun's fat trembled, a flicker of lingering fear flashing in his eyes. But he quickly dismissed it with a smile. "Boss Dai, how could one person be so unlucky twice? Besides, look at that beauty. She's really hot; her figure is amazing!"
Dai Mubai's interest was immediately piqued. He looked in the direction Ma Hongjun was pointing. Not far away stood a girl with short, dark purple hair and a tight-fitting outfit. She had a stunning figure, especially her incredibly slender waist, which exuded a wild, dangerous allure.
"Boss Dai, wasn't I right? This is much better than those ordinary girls you usually date!" Ma Hongjun chuckled.
Dai Mubai coughed, straightened his clothes, and struck what he considered his most handsome pose. He whispered, "Fatty, keep watch for me. Don't let anyone else know, especially Zhuqing. After this is done, I'll take you to the best place in the city to have some fun."
"No problem, Boss Dai!" Ma Hongjun nodded hurriedly, his mouth practically watering.
Having dealt with Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai walked up to Dugu Yan with a charming smile. "Beautiful lady, are you also here to participate in the Soul Arena Battle?"
Faced with this sudden flirtation, Dugu Yan raised an eyebrow. She wasn't angry; instead, she looked Dai Mubai up and down with interest before covering her mouth and chuckling. "Little brother, I'm not interested in you at all."
"Little... little brother?!" Dai Mubai's forehead veins bulged. As a young master and prince who had dated countless women, this was the first time he had been humiliated by such a diminutive title. He suppressed his anger and said meaningfully, "Whether I'm 'little' or not, we'll only know after we try."
"Hey, kid, you'd better get lost. When our boss comes back, you're finished!" Yu Feng said unkindly from the side.
Dai Mubai didn't care about the threat. "Your boss? He should be competing up there, right? That's perfect. After his match, how about we have a Soul Arena Battle? Let's see who's stronger."
In his opinion, these people weren't much older than him, and their leader was at most a Soul Elder. Even if their Soul Power reached Level 39, he was confident he could take them.
Dugu Yan burst out laughing as if she had heard the funniest joke in the world. Dai Mubai frowned, a sense of unease rising. Could it be that their leader was a Soul Ancestor?
Just then, two figures walked toward them: Tang San and Xiao Wu. There was still some time before their duo Soul Battle began, so they were just strolling around.
Ma Hongjun, who was supposed to be keeping watch, was terrified the moment he saw Tang San and Xiao Wu. His fat body trembled violently, and he almost collapsed. Without a word of explanation, he scrambled to Dai Mubai's side and tried to drag him away.
"Fatty, what is wrong with you!" Ma Hongjun's interference enraged Dai Mubai, who forcefully shook him off.
"Brother Dai, if we don't leave now, it'll be too late!" Ma Hongjun was sweating profusely, his face filled with anxiety and fear as if he had seen a demon.
Just as Dai Mubai was wondering what was going on, a cold, mocking voice rang out. "I didn't expect to run into you two here."
Dai Mubai froze, his neck turning stiffly. The moment he saw who it was, he was horrified. It was Tang San and Xiao Wu. What truly terrified him wasn't the two of them; after all, this was the Great Soul Arena, and most people wouldn't dare cause trouble here. However, if their teacher was also here, even the Great Soul Arena couldn't guarantee their safety.
"Misunderstanding, brother, this is completely a misunderstanding," Dai Mubai said, taking a few steps forward and forcing a smile. "I was just chatting with this beautiful lady. I absolutely had no other intentions!"
Tang San remained cold, refusing to listen. "Weren't you two always the troublemakers? Why have you become cowards now?" He paused, his gaze sweeping over Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun. "The sight of you two makes me very uncomfortable."