A trace of doubt flickered deep within Liu Yuan's eyes.
For the first time—
His ever-reliable Extreme Speed had been blocked.
Before this, it wasn't as if he had never faced true experts.
He had even fought a six-ring Evil Soul Master—
a Spirit Emperor.
Yet even that opponent had been unable to react to his speed.
So how…
How could Ma Rulong—who hadn't even reached Spirit Emperor—keep up?
Liu Yuan's gaze subconsciously fell upon the uniquely shaped soul tool goggles on Ma Rulong's face.
As if sensing his thoughts, Ma Rulong spoke calmly:
"Junior Liu Yuan… it seems you've already noticed."
He tapped the goggles.
"That's right. This is the key."
"This Rank 6 soul tool—Eagle Eye—was specifically created to counter you."
"Its sole function is to lock onto a target."
"As long as it locks onto you beforehand, no matter how fast you are, your movements can be tracked and predicted."
---
The moment those words spread across the arena—
The entire audience exploded.
"A Rank 6 tool made just to counter him?!"
"That's insane!"
"Doesn't that mean Liu Yuan's speed is useless now?"
"How can he win against Ma Rulong like this?!"
The atmosphere shifted instantly.
Confidence in Liu Yuan began to waver.
---
In the crowd—
Ju Zi and Ke Ke's expressions turned tense.
But beside them, Meng Hongchen remained calm.
She gently patted their shoulders.
"Don't worry… Brother Liu Yuan still has other methods."
---
The Battle Resumes
On the arena—
Ma Rulong gave Liu Yuan no time to think.
The moment he finished speaking, he surged forward like a cannonball!
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
Liu Yuan transformed into golden light once more, launching relentless attacks from every angle.
But every strike—
Blocked.
Every movement—
Intercepted.
With Eagle Eye, Ma Rulong could now keep up perfectly.
---
Seizing an opening—
A sharp light flashed in Ma Rulong's eyes.
Six miniature tracking missiles shot out from his cannon, sealing off all escape routes!
Liu Yuan frowned slightly and narrowly dodged.
But Ma Rulong pressed forward relentlessly.
He stepped in—
And slammed his shield forward!
Shield Bash!
Liu Yuan crossed his arms and took the hit head-on.
He was sent sliding back over ten meters.
---
Before he could recover—
Death descended.
The six-barreled cannon roared to life!
A barrage of blazing energy beams rained down like a storm!
---
Counterattack
A cold glint flashed in Liu Yuan's eyes.
Second Spirit Ability—Storm!
A violent tornado of spirit power erupted around him!
The incoming attacks were swallowed whole—
Shredded into fragments of light!
Gasps filled the arena.
---
And then—
Something unexpected happened.
Liu Yuan… began to move strangely.
He spun.
Stepped.
Turned.
Again and again.
Like an ancient ritual dance.
---
The entire audience was stunned.
"What is he doing?!"
"Is he… dancing?!"
Even Kong Deming frowned slightly.
---
But Liu Yuan said nothing.
He simply continued.
Step after step.
Turn after turn.
Dragon Dance.
---
Inside Ma Rulong's Eagle Eye—
Liu Yuan's energy levels began skyrocketing.
Warning alarms blared in his mind.
Without hesitation, he attacked again!
But this time—
Liu Yuan didn't even react.
The tornado devoured everything.
---
Transformation
Then—
On the fourth rotation—
A terrifying aura exploded from Liu Yuan's body!
His eyes burned like golden flames!
---
The next instant—
Extreme Speed!
This time—
He didn't leave an afterimage.
He didn't blur.
He vanished.
Completely.
---
Ma Rulong's pupils shrank violently.
On his goggles—
The targeting frame flickered wildly.
Then—
Beep.
It disappeared.
---
Lock lost.
---
For the first time—
Eagle Eye failed.
---
A chilling sense of danger engulfed Ma Rulong.
He reacted purely on instinct—
Raising his shield in front of him.
---
And then—
A golden light appeared.
Without warning.
---
A single fist—
Pressed against the shield.
It looked ordinary.
But to Ma Rulong—
It felt like a falling meteor.
---
He poured all his spirit power into the shield.
---
Impact
Crack—!!!
A sharp, shattering sound echoed.
The Rank 5 Barrier Shield—
Shattered instantly.
---
The punch continued.
Unstoppable.
It struck Ma Rulong's chest.
---
A devastating force erupted.
Like a tidal wave.
Like a collapsing mountain.
---
Ma Rulong was sent flying—
Helpless.
Powerless.
He crashed outside the arena with a thunderous impact.
---
Dust filled the air.
The battle—
Was over.
---
The entire venue fell into silence.
Absolute silence.
---
And in that silence—
Every single spectator realized the same thing.
Liu Yuan…
Had just defeated the strongest student in the academy.
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