CHAPTER 53
Ye Lingling's Martial Spirit is the Nine Heart Begonia—a rare and powerful healing-type spirit.
The auxiliary capability of the Nine Heart Begonia is even more overbearing than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! However, due to its hereditary restriction—only one inheritor per generation—it is not as broadly influential as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Its single yet domineering ability does not increase with additional spirit rings. Instead, it maintains one fixed effect:
—Complete healing, so long as the target is not dead.
The higher the soul power of the user, the faster and more thorough the healing effect becomes.
Yu Tianheng asked Ye Lingling to yield not because she was weak, but because he clearly understood—even with full recovery—they would still be defeated.
Yuchen's Martial Spirit pressure and his yet-unleashed second spirit skill left no chance. Even if they had been at full strength, they could not stop Yuchen's momentum!
"Defeated?! The Emperor Team was actually defeated?!"
"Who is this monster—the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon?! How can a twelve-year-old possess such overwhelming strength?! The entire Huangdou team—all Soul Sovereigns—was crushed by him alone?!"
"Damn it! I bet everything on the Royal Fight team!"
...
The spectators were in an uproar, witnessing Yuchen single-handedly break through the formidable formation of the Emperor Team. Their discussions didn't cease for a moment.
Especially those who gambled—faces pale, trembling with disbelief.
No one could have imagined that Shrek Academy, despite the overwhelming gap in cultivation levels, would defeat not one, but two elite teams!
"Brother Chen is unbelievable."
"I thought it would take him time to match these people, but… he just wiped them out instantly!"
Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others behind Yuchen stared with admiration—especially Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, eyes practically sparkling like devout fans.
"Xiao Chen has brought huge profits to the academy!"
"With this, we might finally afford to formally apply for 'Advanced Academy' status from the Empire!"
Flander, seated among the audience, grinned from ear to ear.
Shrek Academy, though fulfilling the criteria of an advanced academy in spirit, lacked the finances to gain official Empire recognition. But now, thanks to the Arena of Souls' earnings, that long-held dream was within reach.
"Alright, the match is over. Time to head back."
Yu Xiaogang spoke with a rare, gratified smile.
At the same time, Yu Tianheng—defeated but not resentful—approached Yuchen on stage.
"I was wrong. I thought you would need three to five years to surpass me…"
"But now, I see—even five of me together may not be your match."
Yu Tianheng bowed his head in sincere respect before Yuchen.
As a descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and an awakened bearer of its spirit, Yu Tianheng had always been proud and unyielding. But after experiencing this crushing defeat, he understood the true meaning of disparity.
"There's always someone stronger. Don't be blinded by the prestige of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon."
Yuchen's tone was calm as he deactivated his Martial Spirit.
"Uncle… you're right."
Yu Tianheng nodded firmly, humbled by both defeat and Yuchen's grace.
Suddenly—
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for defeating the Emperor Team. Reward unlocked: Third Martial Spirit—one of the Four Great Divine Beasts: Xuanwu!"
!
A divine system prompt echoed in Yuchen's consciousness.
The next moment, the skies above split open—torn apart as though by divine force!
"What is that?!"
Gasps erupted through the arena. All eyes turned skyward as a crack in the firmament expanded rapidly.
Flander and Zhao Wuji instantly surged their spirit power, standing protectively near Yuchen and the students.
Ever since the encounter with the Spirit Hall and the Darksteel Armored Dragon Clan, they dared not risk even a single error!
"Uncle, look out!"
Yu Tianheng shouted urgently. Though moments ago he was an opponent, his concern now was genuine. This match had utterly convinced him of Yuchen's strength—and his own loyalty.
!
In full view of the arena, a colossal tortoise the size of a mountain slowly emerged from the rift in space!
Its dark body shimmered with ancient power. Its lantern-sized eyes glowed scarlet, emanating terrifying spiritual pressure.
Most strangely, snake-like patterns slithered across its massive shell, as though serpents were alive upon it—wrapping the turtle's back like eternal sentinels.
It exuded the divine might of a god.
This was none other than Xuanwu, one of the Four Great Divine Beasts!
"HISSSS!"
"Is that a spirit beast?! Why is the pressure so intense—it's similar to the aura from Nine Heavens Azure Dragon!"
"That… that can't be just a spirit beast! It's causing my Martial Spirit to tremble! Is that… the Xuanwu?!"
Even the two contestants known for their Xuangui (Mystic Turtle) defensive Martial Spirits fell to their knees in worship!
Before the true Xuanwu, their spirits seemed like humble shadows.
Xuanwu's presence was like that of a sovereign god—and all lesser spirits were subjects beneath it.
Flander and Yu Xiaogang stared in awe and disbelief. The aura this beast carried defied all conventional theory.
ROOOAR!
Xuanwu let out a thunderous cry—then its massive body condensed into a streak of divine light and merged directly into Yuchen's body!
The light entered through his brow. In the next moment, Xuanwu reappeared behind him as a third Martial Spirit—joining the Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird that now formed a trinity of power behind him.
"Th-This is… Triple Martial Spirits!"
"Xiao Chen actually awakened a third Martial Spirit!"
Yu Xiaogang was the first to react, his body shaking uncontrollably.
Behind Yuchen, three divine phantoms hovered—Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and now Xuanwu.
Yu Xiaogang's voice trembled with a blend of scientific fascination, disbelief, and paternal joy.
Every time he thought Yuchen had reached the peak, Yuchen would shatter logic and ascend even higher.
"A monster… this is a true monster!"
Flander and Zhao Wuji were stunned speechless.
Now, with Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and Xuanwu all awakened…
The divine pressure they released flooded across the three empires—a power no ordinary mortal could contain.
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