Huo Yuhao's third spirit ring should have been a lustrous white jade color.
However, under the ingenious effect of the simulated soul skill, it appears to outsiders to be the same eternal black color as the first and second soul rings!
Three black halos were reflected in Na'er's silver eyes, and a hint of shock flashed deep in her pupils. For a moment, she forgot to make a move.
On the sidelines, a hint of surprise flashed in Yun Ming's deep eyes. He looked at the three black spirit rings at Huo Yuhao's feet and thought to himself, "Spirit Sea Realm!"
The three ten-thousand-year soul rings also signify that Huo Yuhao's first soul spirit has reached ten thousand years.
Only when one's spiritual power reaches the Spirit Sea Realm can one bear a soul that has existed for ten thousand years.
Moreover, under Leng Yaozhu's guidance, Huo Yuhao's first soul spirit has already reached ten thousand years. His spiritual power is probably not just as simple as just entering the Spirit Sea Realm!
His opinion of Huo Yuhao rose even higher, and he realized it was no wonder Leng Yaozhu called him the "strongest genius"!
Na'er's delicate face was filled with a solemn expression.
Huo Yuhao's three black spirit rings did indeed shake her mind for a moment. But it was only for a fleeting moment.
After all, who was she? She was half of the Silver Dragon King!
Hmm...maybe not halfway, but at least a third!
So she's seen a lot, and naturally wouldn't be intimidated by a mere three-ring Soul Master.
"Snort!"
A clear, soft hum came from Na'er's nose.
The shock in her silver eyes quickly subsided, replaced by an even sharper glint.
"Whoosh!"
Na'er's steps suddenly changed, and her petite figure and the slender Silver Dragon Spear seemed to merge into one in an instant.
With the full enhancement of her first soul skill, this power-attack type soul master unleashed a terrifying speed that was no less than that of a top-tier agility-attack type soul master of the same level!
The mere ten meters between them was covered in a single step, and with a fierce gust of wind from her gun, she charged straight at Huo Yuhao!
There were no fancy tricks, no feints or probing moves. Na'er gripped the spear in one hand, her arm outstretched like a bow, and the tip of the gun aimed precisely at Huo Yuhao's face!
Despite the sudden shot, Huo Yuhao's face remained largely expressionless.
However, just as the silver spear tip was about to touch his brow at the critical moment his right hand moved.
The movements were simple, direct, and so fast that only a blur remained. There was no burst of soul power, and no sign of soul rings shining.
He simply stretched his right hand forward and clenched his fist in the air.
Clang! A clear, metallic sound rang out.
A longsword, deep blue in color and with a simple, streamlined design, appeared out of thin air in his hand, precisely positioned in the path of the Silver Dragon Spear!
The Silver Dragon Spear struck the side of the seemingly thin, dark blue sword solidly, but the expected scene of the longsword being knocked away or pierced did not occur.
The deep blue longsword trembled slightly, and the energy circuit on the blade flashed, steadily catching and dissolving the enormous impact. Huo Yuhao, who was holding the sword, did not even take a step back!
On the sidelines, Yun Ming's brow twitched almost imperceptibly the moment he saw the sword in Huo Yuhao's hand, and he thought to himself, "A soul tool?!"
Indeed, the deep blue longsword in Huo Yuhao's hand was a level four melee soul tool that he had made himself.
He knew that in the world ten thousand years from now, everything would be based on battle armor, and all soul masters would aim to become battle armor masters.
However, he couldn't understand why Soul Masters basically abandoned the use of Soul Tools in battle.
He had witnessed a duel where one Soul Master was completely helpless against the opposing Flying Soul Master. Wasn't this a problem that could be solved simply by installing a Flying Soul Tool?!
In Huo Yuhao's view, who specializes in the Spirit Eye Martial Soul, soul tools can greatly help soul masters improve their combat power.
Therefore, he never gave up his research and use of soul tools. This level-four soul-guided longsword is not just a weapon, but also a tool in his combat system to make up for his weakness in close-range physical attacks.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao may not seem to be using any soul skills, but in fact, under the cover of his simulated soul skills, his mental detection soul skills have already been deployed, and he is fully aware of all of Na'er's attacks!
Cland! Clang! Clang! Clang!...
The crisp, dense clanging of metal echoed like a sudden downpour on banana leaves, resounding continuously in the courtyard.
The silver spear shadows and deep blue sword light flashed and clashed, so fast it was dazzling.
Na'er's attacks were relentless, with thrusts, flicks, sweeps, and smashes. Her spear techniques were agile and ruthless, showcasing the domineering nature of a powerful offensive Soul Master to the fullest.
However, despite the fierce onslaught, Huo Yuhao remained standing, defusing Na'er's sharp attacks one by one. Even after dozens of moves, Na'er failed to force him back even a step, let alone pose an effective threat.
On the sidelines, Yun Ming's brows furrowed more and more tightly. However, this was not because of Na'er, whom they couldn't defeat after a long time, but because of Huo Yuhao!
In Yun Ming's eyes, Huo Yuhao's swordsmanship, while achieving precise parrying, was hollow, mechanical, and lacked soul.
It is almost impossible for such swordsmanship to generate sword intent.
What Yun Ming didn't know was that Huo Yuhao had never systematically learned any sword techniques.
The "swordsmanship" he is displaying at this moment relies entirely on the super information processing and predictive abilities brought about by mental detection, as well as the precise control over his body down to the millimeter.
Every parry is the optimal response based on calculations of Na'er's attack trajectory, force, speed, and other factors.
While dealing with the attacks, Huo Yuhao was also rapidly assessing Na'er's strength.
Through these dozens of exchanges, he already had a good idea of what to expect.
The Silver Dragon Spear was of extremely high quality, Na'er's soul power was solid and refined, her spear technique was extremely solid, and her combat awareness was sharp...
In terms of overall strength, it is definitely not weaker than a typical three-ring Soul Master.
However, Huo Yuhao was never just any ordinary Soul Master.
Just as Na'er's powerful sweeping attack was deflected by Huo Yuhao's vertical sword, the spear swung around, its old power exhausted and new power just beginning to emerge...
Beneath Huo Yuhao's feet, the black first spirit ring suddenly flickered without warning!
This time, he did not use simulation to conceal the light of his activated soul skill.
Na'er's inner alarm bells were ringing!
Her silver eyes narrowed, and her soul power surged wildly within her body as she prepared to defend against or dodge the opponent's ten-thousand-year-old soul skill.
However, before Na'er could make any move, she felt a sharp pain deep in her mind, as if she had been stabbed hard by a fine needle!
Immediately afterwards, a strange tingling and numb sensation, like an electric current, spread from the painful spot, instantly sweeping through my limbs and bones!
Her movements inevitably suffered a fatal delay; the Silver Dragon Spear's defensive retraction was a beat too slow!
"Now!"
A glint flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes, and his footsteps instantly changed from extreme stillness to extreme movement!
He stopped playing defensively and instead lunged forward, his soul-guided longsword drawing a simple arc.
"Clang!"
With a soft click, the silver dragon spear was easily deflected, leaving the opening wide open!
Enveloped in a deep blue, cold light, Huo Yuhao's longsword gently touched Na'er's fair and slender throat before she could fully recover from the mental pain and physical stiffness.
The cool, metallic touch emanates from the panel, carrying an undisguised sharpness.
All sound abruptly ceased.
In the small courtyard, only the rustling sound of the wind blowing through the leaves could be heard.
Na'er stood frozen in place, her silver eyes wide open, staring at the sword tip so close to her, and at Huo Yuhao's calm, unwavering eyes behind the sword.
Her hand holding the gun fell limply to her side, her small face filled with frustration and a lingering sense of bewilderment.
The outcome was decided.
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A/N: Whoooooo! Go Yuhao! Do you guys think Yuhao will get with Gu Yuena?
Anyway like I said before I will be posting 2-3 chapters per day. Since the story isn't so popular right now I'll post an extra chapter for every 5 Power Stones. Fair? Also drop a review if you don' t mind.
Anyways hope you all are enjoying the story so far. I would appreciate some Power stones if you could spare any.