Lin Xian had never felt an aura like this before.
Cold. Bone-chilling. It made his entire body stiffen.
It was as if he had sunk into a swamp, unable to move.
Fortunately, the sensation came and went in an instant.
But even in that brief moment, his back was already soaked in cold sweat.
A Titled Douluo.
At the very least, it had to be someone at that level.
So this was the power of such a realm… truly terrifying.
Yet Lin Xian didn't feel fear.
As long as he kept getting stronger, couldn't he just beat them eventually?
With the Star Abyss Spirit, the Star Attraction technique, emotional card rewards—and his knowledge of the original plot—what did he have to be afraid of?
It didn't take long for him to realize what had happened.
Someone had been probing them.
After all, three thousand-year spirit rings were far too eye-catching.
Luckily, his ten-thousand-year spirit ring hadn't been exposed.
Otherwise, he might've been captured and dissected on the spot.
Things were different now. The forces lurking in the shadows were probably quite disappointed.
A cold glint flashed through Lin Xian's eyes.
You'd better hope I never find out who you are…
Because when I do, I'll settle this properly.
Zhu Zhuqing had also noticed something was off. She had felt that same eerie sensation of being watched.
She was about to speak, but Lin Xian stopped her with a glance.
"Don't worry," he said calmly. "It's nothing—just that our secret might be getting exposed."
He said it deliberately.
Zhu Zhuqing instantly understood.
The tension faded.
They exchanged a glance and stepped onto the arena.
---
"Why are you two so slow?" Dai Mubai sneered. "Don't tell me you're scared?"
"You talk too much."
"I just want to see whether those three purple rings of yours are real. Let's begin."
After calming himself, Dai Mubai had already convinced himself—
Those spirit rings had to be fake.
How could someone's first ring be a thousand-year one?
That completely defied common sense.
He concluded it was just a trick—an illusion meant to fool the crowd.
And today, he would expose it.
Once she was forced to use her second or third spirit ability, the truth would come out.
Then he'd become famous overnight.
And with fame… came women.
Thinking about it made him excited.
So now, standing on the stage, Dai Mubai felt no fear at all.
Same level. Attack-type spirit master.
He had absolute confidence.
"No woman can escape my grasp!"
"Fatty! Don't give them time—activate your spirit now!"
"Got it, Boss!"
"White Tiger Possession!"
"Phoenix Protection!"
Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Spirit burst out with impressive momentum—though on his chubby frame, it still looked slightly comical.
"White Tiger Barrier! White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
Dai Mubai activated both his first and third spirit abilities.
His defense increased by 50%, and his overall strength doubled for half an hour.
At this moment, he felt invincible among his peers.
Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun followed up:
"Second Spirit Ability! Bathing Fire Phoenix!"
A powerful buff that greatly enhanced his attack power.
Together with Phoenix Fire Wire, his damage output became extremely dangerous.
---
On the other side, Zhu Zhuqing summoned her spirit.
Dark Night Monarch—Three-Tailed Spirit Cat.
But under everyone's gaze…
Her three spirit rings shifted into:
Yellow. Yellow. Purple.
The entire arena gasped.
"That's not what it was before!"
"She had three purple rings yesterday!"
"So it really was a trick!"
"I knew it—no way someone's first ring is thousand-year!"
"Looks like the illusion dropped once she got serious."
"But she's still strong. She crushes opponents at the same level."
"That's because they got scared before!"
"This time, the White Tiger-Phoenix combo is definitely winning!"
The crowd buzzed with discussion.
Relief spread through the audience.
Now this looked normal.
Otherwise, how were others supposed to compete?
---
Beside her, Lin Xian also released his spirit.
A vast, starry sky.
It looked beautiful—but carried no obvious offensive power.
Two yellow spirit rings rose beneath his feet.
At that moment, the lingering pressure completely vanished.
Clearly, the one who had been observing them had already left.
Disappointed, most likely.
They came looking for a miracle—and found nothing but "normality."
---
"Zhuqing," Lin Xian said softly, "one each."
"Alright."
Her figure flickered.
Her first spirit ring lit up.
"Shadow Thrust!"
In an instant, she appeared behind Dai Mubai.
A claw strike landed heavily on his back.
"Hahaha!" Dai Mubai laughed. "That kind of attack can't even scratch my defense! You've already lost!"
He lunged forward, tiger claws slashing.
Zhu Zhuqing dodged effortlessly with two quick steps.
Then—
Her second spirit ring lit up.
"Dark Night Hundred Claws!"
"It's useless!" Dai Mubai sneered. "Even if you hit me a hundred times, you still won't break my—"
Before he could finish—
Her attack landed.
In a single breath, more than ten strikes hit his shield.
With armor-piercing and bleeding effects…
About ten hits were enough to shatter his defense.
The rest—
All landed directly on his back.
Blood sprayed.
Flesh tore.
Dai Mubai's eyes widened in disbelief.
How… how is this possible?!
Even Ma Hongjun's full-powered attacks couldn't break his defense so easily.
Yet now—
He was already finished.
---
"Boss Dai! I'll avenge you!"
"First Spirit Ability—Phoenix Fire Wire!"
Just as Ma Hongjun activated it—
A strange force restrained him.
His spirit ability collapsed instantly.
He turned in shock.
Lin Xian stood there calmly.
His second spirit ring was glowing.
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