Doulou Dalu 58
Under Lin Fan's Divine Eye, he could clearly see the lightning energy coursing through the opponent's fist. His Flame Armor wouldn't be able to block this punch, and even using Unparalleled National Warrior wouldn't be enough. He had no choice but to resort to his trump card against this so-called Soul King.
Lin Fan rarely used this move, as it had its flaws. Once activated, he would be subjected to an onslaught of flying swords, striking six times per second for ten seconds. However, he could escape unscathed if he activated his defensive soul skills and broke free within the first two seconds.
The Sword Circle inflicted paralysis and piercing effects upon contact, but Lin Fan's soul power level was relatively low. Against a high-level Soul King, the control effect would be significantly weakened. Many defensive soul skills could neutralize its effects entirely. If someone managed to exit the Sword Circle quickly, they would be immune to further damage.
He hesitated, realizing that someone as intelligent as Bibi Dong would likely uncover the weakness of his technique.
Just as Lin Fan was about to make his move, he suddenly felt a surge of power within his body.
Tang Jingyu!
A smile flickered across Lin Fan's lips. His teammate, the Soul King Support, had made a move.
"There's no need for the Stroke of Genius now," he thought. "Attack is the best defense!"
Without hesitation, Lin Fan activated the third soul skill of his first martial soul—Poison Flame Impact. A surge of flames, laced with the venom of a scorpion's deadly poison, erupted and engulfed the Soul King rushing towards him. However, the enemy only flinched for a second before accelerating again, his fist aiming straight for Lin Fan's chest.
Lin Fan remained calm. His Divine Eye had already analyzed the situation—under the dual suppression of Shui Yue'er's cold aura and his poisonous flames, the opponent's attack power had significantly weakened.
"Perfect timing."
He immediately infused his Shadow Battle Axe with Purple Fire, while gripping his Purple Flame Spear tightly. Just as the Soul King's punch connected with his Flame Armor, Lin Fan unleashed his Eight-Stage Sweep.
The result was devastating.
With two successive knock-ups and the added damage reduction effect, plus Tang Jingyu's assistance boosting his attack power by nearly 40%, the Soul King from the Kamikaze Sect let out a piercing scream.
Blood splattered as purple flames consumed his body. Within three seconds, the Soul King's arm was severed, his body riddled with horrific wounds. He collapsed onto the battlefield, half-dead.
Lin Fan landed gracefully, his expression indifferent. He felt no sympathy—after all, the Soul King's punch had been intended to kill him.
He turned his gaze toward Liu Erlong, who was engaged in her own fierce battle.
Empowered by Tang Jingyu's enhancement, she activated her fourth soul skill. A wave of dragon flames engulfed another low-level Soul King, drawing out an agonized scream.
Liu Erlong's Fire Dragon Martial Soul was superior to Lin Fan's Purple Fire, and this was her most powerful technique. With Tang Jingyu's buff, her flames burned even fiercer.
The struggling Soul King barely had time to react before Liu Erlong, now fully possessed by the Tyrannosaurus, transformed her right arm into a red and blue dragon limb, covered in glistening dragon scales. She clenched her fist, her eyes flashing with dominance.
"Second Soul Skill: Dragon Arm!"
She threw a devastating punch, and the impact shattered dozens of bones within her target's body. The unfortunate Soul King collapsed, instantly unconscious. He was as good as dead, yet the dragon flames continued to devour him.
With a flick of her wrist, Liu Erlong retracted the flames, her fiery crimson-gold hair swaying as she stood tall.
Lin Fan approached her, a hint of admiration in his eyes.
"Impressive, Erlong," he remarked. "I didn't expect you to take down a Soul King so effortlessly."
Liu Erlong smirked, her arms crossed. "Hmph, of course! I'm not afraid of low-level Soul Kings. My Fire Dragon Martial Soul isn't just for show."
After the battle, their team returned to the stands, where Tang Huoer nodded in satisfaction. She hadn't expected Lin Fan, even while hiding his true strength, to defeat the Kamikaze Sect's two Soul Kings alongside Liu Erlong, Shui Yue'er, and their two support members.
The second day's battles were predictable.
Tiandou Royal Snow Clan vs. Qianshou Sect → The Snow Clan won.
Xingluo Royal Family vs. Mad Lion Sect → The Mad Lion Sect surrendered; the Xingluo Royal Family won.
Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Family vs. Thunder Clan → The Thunder Clan surrendered; the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Family won.
Only one match stood out—Po Yi Clan vs. Demon Sect.
Lin Fan had already killed three Demon Sect members earlier. The remaining lineup—two Soul Kings and two Soul Sect members—was severely weakened.
The Po Yi Clan, known as the strongest subsidiary sect of the Haotian Sect, had seven fighters, including two powerful Soul Kings. Their family martial soul, the Soul-Breaking Spear, was second only to the Haotian Hammer and Seven Killing Sword in attack power. Any of their members who reached level 70 would automatically obtain a 10,000-year soul ring.
As soon as the two Soul-Breaking Spears materialized, Lin Fan's eyes narrowed.
"These weapons… they're more domineering than even Nezha's Fire-Tipped Spear."
The Po Yi Clan warriors wasted no time, launching a relentless siege against the Demon Sect's remaining fighters. Their superior technique and the Soul-Breaking Spear Formation left the enemy with no chance to retaliate.
Within moments:
A Demon Sect Soul King was skewered and killed instantly.
Two Soul Sect members, in a desperate bid to escape, were impaled mid-air.
The last remaining Soul King barely escaped the battlefield alive.
Lin Fan exhaled, shaken by the sheer destructive power of the Soul-Breaking Spear.
"If I were up against that formation… even using Super Blood Rage, victory wouldn't be certain."
Even Bibi Dong, if faced with this seven-man spear formation alone, would struggle.
With the Demon Sect's defeat, the quarterfinalists were officially decided.
The next day, Douhun Mountain announced the matchups:
1. Ice Phoenix Family vs. Po Yi Clan
2. Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect vs. Spirit Hall
3. Haotian Sect vs. Xingluo Royal Family
4. Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Family vs. Tiandou Royal Snow Clan
Lin Fan's eyes lingered on one name—Xingluo Royal Family.
"Dai Mubai's clan… so the strongest members will have the Evil-Eyed White Tiger and the Netherworld Spirit Cat martial souls."
His heart sank, not because of the battle ahead, but because he knew what was coming.
After this fight, only one more battle stood between him and Bibi Dong.
A life-and-death duel.
And if Qian Xunji had given Bibi Dong new orders, it would be simple—
Eliminate Tang Huoer. Eliminate Lin Fan. Prove your loyalty to the Spirit Hall.
Lin Fan's hands clenched into fists.
"So… it's finally coming to this."