Chapter 277: Fire Elemental Soul Master Yan'er and Angel Soul Master Yu Mengdi

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy's team members wore grim expressions, their fists clenched tightly in frustration.

They had long prided themselves on their talents, but witnessing Qian Ran's performance left them shaken.

If a strong team like Zheng Tian Academy was so utterly overwhelmed by Qian Ran, what chance did they stand if they faced him?

Even if they could defeat Qian Ran, how could they handle the rest of Shrek's monstrous team?

The teachers had assured them that their academy was rapidly closing the gap with Shrek, yet Qian Ran's appearance suggested otherwise. The gap seemed insurmountable once more.

"So this is the pinnacle of the continent's top-tier soul masters?"

Faced with Qian Ran's unmatched power, their confidence crumbled.

The normally arrogant Xiao Hongchen had no retort.

As the Sun Moon Empire's crown jewel, Xiao Hongchen and his sister Meng Hongchen were celebrated for their twin martial souls and the fusion ability "Hongchen's Reverie." Together, they were hailed as the empire's brightest stars in centuries.

With his unparalleled talent in both soul master and soul engineering disciplines, Xiao Hongchen had earned the title of the Sun Moon Empire's Greatest Prodigy.

But against Qian Ran, Xiao Hongchen's pride shattered. In the original story, Huo Yuhao had become his shadow; now, Qian Ran had become his nightmare.

"How is he this strong? Dual martial souls, and each one is so overpowered! This is insane!" Xiao Hongchen fumed.

Life was unfair.

Qian Ran's talents made Xiao Hongchen's own genius seem like a joke.

"Is anyone worthy of being called a prodigy anymore? Even if there were ten of me, we'd still lose!"

Meng Hongchen, however, had her eyes glued to Qian Ran from the moment he stepped onto the stage.

Even as Qian Ran left the arena, her gaze lingered on the Shrek Academy rest area, hoping for another glimpse of him.

Qian Ran's overwhelming strength had left a deep impression on her.

In the Sun Moon Empire, most soul masters relied heavily on soul tools to enhance their combat abilities. The raw dominance Qian Ran exhibited was rare and captivating.

Pure power like Qian Ran's—a power that required no external tools—was enviable.

"His abilities are incredible. Surely the other geniuses at Shrek can't be this strong, right?" Meng Hongchen murmured, her blue eyes sparkling as she looked toward Qian Ran's direction.

"Hmph. Of course, they're not as strong as him. Why else would Shrek let him fight alone? He's obviously their ultimate trump card," Xiao Hongchen retorted, trying to soothe his bruised ego.

"You're probably right." Meng Hongchen's lips curled into a smile as though she were savoring a delightful secret.

After spending some time in the Shrek Academy rest area, where the girls showered him with admiration, Qian Ran made his way toward the Zheng Tian Academy area.

His approach immediately heightened their tension. Even Zheng Tian Academy's lead teacher looked wary.

The team captain, Ye Wuqing, had regained consciousness. Despite his injuries, his gaze toward Qian Ran carried a trace of respect.

True strength commands respect, and Qian Ran's victory was so absolute that they couldn't feel ashamed—only awestruck.

"Relax. I'm not here to cause trouble. I came to help treat your injuries. The lingering traces of my Ultimate Ice are hard to dispel, even for skilled healing soul masters." Qian Ran explained calmly.

"Huh?"

Yan'er, one of the few relatively unharmed team members, tilted her head in confusion. Her fiery red hair cascaded down her back, and her youthful, vibrant demeanor made her stand out. She wore the academy's uniform, which failed to hide her well-developed figure. Her clear, curious eyes were fixed on Qian Ran.

"You're a healing-type soul master too?" Yu Mengdi, the angel soul master, was equally surprised. Her long, golden hair shimmered under the sunlight, and her elegant features carried a noble charm.

This was Qian Ran's first encounter with someone like Yu Mengdi—a fellow angel soul master. Her martial spirit shared similar attributes with his but paled in comparison in terms of strength. If Yu Mengdi's angel martial spirit was graded as A, Qian Ran's was an SSSR, leagues apart.

Yan'er and Yu Mengdi were impressive in their own right, but they lacked the potential to meet the system's "goddess" criteria—likely due to their relatively lower soul power levels.

"You could say that," Qian Ran replied with a smile.

As he spoke, golden light radiated from him. His angel martial spirit reappeared, and his third soul ring glowed brightly.

Bathed in the radiant glow, the injuries of Ye Wuqing and the others began to heal rapidly.

The Zheng Tian team members watched in awe as their wounds closed at an astonishing rate, far exceeding the capabilities of any healing soul master they'd encountered before.

"His healing is on a completely different level!"

Qian Ran's angel martial spirit was clearly more versatile than they had imagined.

As the golden light faded, Qian Ran stood back, his serene smile unshaken.

Yan'er and Yu Mengdi exchanged glances, their earlier tension replaced by astonishment and curiosity.

"Why… help us?" Yu Mengdi asked hesitantly.

"Why not?" Qian Ran shrugged, his tone light. "You fought honorably. There's no enmity between us, and I dislike leaving behind unnecessary consequences."

Yan'er blinked, her fiery red hair swaying as she studied him intently.

"So strong, yet so considerate… That's rare," she murmured under her breath, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.

Qian Ran's magnanimity and his overwhelming strength made an impression on everyone present, but none more so than the fiery Yan'er and the noble Yu Mengdi.

(Chapter End)