Chapter 48: madman!

"Thunder Burst Hammer!"

A black hammer materialized in Qin Feng's hand. Without a word, he leaped into the air and brought it crashing down with immense force.

In an instant, a deafening boom reverberated through the hotel lobby, throwing everything into disarray.

"Useless. My White Tiger Vajra has formidable defensive capabilities. Your attack can't harm me," Dai Mubai declared, stepping back several meters. A massive tiger figure shielded him from Qin Feng's hammer.

Though his composed demeanor suggested calm, Dai Mubai's heart was tumultuous. The blue silver grass Tang San had used earlier was a finely crafted strategic force. In contrast, the boy before him appeared to be a brute force enforcer—lacking in finesse, relying solely on sheer power. The so-called "power style" obliterates all in its path, for against absolute strength, all tactics are rendered ineffective.

"Is that so? This is becoming quite interesting," Qin Feng's eyes narrowed as the force of the thunder surged within him. At that moment, anyone observing closely would have noticed the ground marked with blackened scorch marks from the lightning.

"You're fortunate to be the first major soul master I've taken seriously in a long time. Let's see how you handle my White Tiger Light Wave!"

Dai Mubai leapt into the air, and a blinding white light erupted from the tiger's mouth behind him. The immense shockwave caused the entire hotel to shudder, and decorative paintings and chandeliers fell with a clatter.

Onlookers, initially intrigued, now fled in terror. What began as a simple contest had escalated into a veritable battlefield. It was a scene too intense for anyone to stay and watch.

"This is the White Tiger Light Wave? It's not as formidable as I expected," Qin Feng remarked, a spectral voice echoing beside Dai Mubai's ear. His heart raced, and he spun around just in time to see the black hammer crashing toward him.

Dai Mubai instinctively activated the White Tiger's protective barrier.

"Boom!"

The impact sent Dai Mubai crashing into the marble floor, which shattered under the force.

"A level 29 Great Soul Master with a thousand-year soul ring is indeed impressive," Dai Mubai said, rising and brushing off the dust. His smile was colder than before.

"Are you going to admit defeat?" Qin Feng asked, his gaze piercing.

"Admit defeat? Those two words don't exist in my Dai Mubai's vocabulary!" Dai Mubai retorted. As his words fell, he stomped his left foot heavily on the ground.

"White Tiger Light Wave!"

His golden hair flew wildly, and his handsome face was etched with determination. At this moment, the hall had become their battleground, leaving spectators no choice but to retreat.

"Is this your true strength, Dai Mubai? I thought you'd be stronger if you're the boss of Shrek," Qin Feng challenged, his tone laced with disdain.

Qin Feng smiled faintly. If he recalled correctly, Dai Mubai should now be the strongest among Shrek Academy.

"Who are you?!" Dai Mubai exclaimed in disbelief.

As Dai Mubai and the White Tiger Light Wave closed in, they suddenly appeared behind Qin Feng, aiming to strike him from both sides. It was the first time he had encountered someone younger and lower-ranked than himself who posed such a formidable threat.

"Me? I'm the one who's going to beat you," Qin Feng replied with a smirk.

In the blink of an eye, Qin Feng was surrounded by crackling electricity.

"Thunder Burst Hammer!"

With a low, rumbling voice, Qin Feng's arms bulged with blue muscles, resembling a furious Titan wielding a massive hammer.

Seeing Qin Feng's counterattack, Dai Mubai immediately activated his first soul skill, White Tiger Shield Body Barrier. He hoped to block the hammer's impact as he had previously, but to his shock, the hammer shattered his White Tiger Body Barrier and struck him directly in the abdomen.

With a tremendous crash, Dai Mubai was propelled by the force of the hammer, crashing through the hotel's columns in a series of violent impacts.

"This is devastating! The front of the Rose Hotel has collapsed!" Onlookers outside gasped in astonishment. They were relieved to be outside; had they been inside, they might have been injured. Today, they thought wryly would be remembered for years to come.

Located in the heart of Soto City, the Rose Hotel was a bustling hub. The explosive commotion drew the attention of many passersby, who gathered to witness the chaos unfolding within.

It's human nature to be drawn to excitement, and this situation was no different. As more and more people gathered outside to watch, Dai Mubai and Qin Feng, who were locked in fierce combat inside, remained oblivious to the growing crowd.

Dai Mubai, in particular, was entirely focused on Qin Feng. His first and second soul skills had been utterly overwhelmed by his opponent. Indeed, matching a millennium-old skill with another millennium-old one was proving to be a formidable challenge.

"Very well, you've managed to anger me. Time for my third soul skill: White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"

A terrifying aura suddenly emanated from Dai Mubai. His white shirt tore apart, revealing muscular arms that were now grotesquely enhanced. He appeared several times stronger than before. Most strikingly, his eyes were now red on one side and blue on the other, emanating a chilling intensity.

Earlier, Dai Mubai had barely exerted any effort against Tang San, not even using a fraction of his full strength. But now, he was unleashing the full power of the White Tiger vajra Transformation. With this transformation, his physical capabilities surged by 100%, instantly reversing the disadvantage he had been under against Qin Feng.

The front of the Rose Hotel had been reduced to ruins in the process.

"Under my White Tiger Vajra Transformation, no Great Soul Master can withstand me!" Dai Mubai declared coldly, glaring at the seemingly weakened Qin Feng. If his opponent had been a level 30 soul master with a third soul ring, there might have been a chance for unexpected developments, but Dai Mubai was determined to win today.

"This is getting intense. I didn't expect to need to use my second soul skill against you, Dai Mubai," Qin Feng said with a smirk, holding his massive hammer in front of him.

"Second Soul Skill?!" Dai Mubai was momentarily stunned. From the start, he had noticed that Qin Feng seemed to have only one visible soul ring. He had wondered if the opponent was too weak for a second soul ring, but now the revelation made him reconsider.

If Qin Feng had only been using his first soul ring, then the presence of a second soul ring was a significant surprise. The thought of facing a thousand-year soul ring on the first skill was already daunting.

Dai Mubai, however, knew that fear wouldn't help him now. It was more important to intimidate an opponent before the fight begins rather than during the battle itself. Despite Qin Feng's claims, Dai Mubai was resolved to continue the fight.

"Second Soul Skill!"

With a fierce shout, Qin Feng unleashed his second soul skill, and the energy around him erupted like a tornado into the sky.