Lin Yang sat quietly to the side, watching. Although this rabbit had many flaws, there was one thing about her worth admiring: she never ran away from problems. Even when she had been beaten the worst, she had never tried to cheat or beg for mercy. Just like now—even knowing she would have to face two Grand Soul Masters alone, she never said she wanted to give up. Even if there was danger!
Before long, the host's voice came from the direction of the platform. "Two-versus-two, sixth match. 'Demon Charm Blade Rabbit' combination versus 'Tiger Leopard' combination…" When the two appeared on the platform, their opponents were already waiting—two young men in their early twenties. One was sturdy and broad-shouldered, the other lean and tall. Yet their auras were exactly the same: cold and ruthless, filled with indifference toward life. Even when facing two opponents who looked like children, there was no contempt or pity in their eyes. From their team name, it was easy to guess that both had beast martial souls—one tiger-type, one leopard-type. Both were among the stronger combat types within beast martial souls.
"Don't forget what I said. This… is not a game," Lin Yang's voice sounded beside her, calm yet carrying deep meaning. "Those two… are all yours." With that, under the stunned gazes of everyone present, Lin Yang turned and jumped directly off the platform.
The spectator stands instantly exploded. "What does this mean? Throwing the match?" "Damn, there's a fix!" Even the Tiger Leopard duo showed a flash of surprise, but it was quickly replaced by calm. No matter the reason their opponents were short a member, it was an opportunity for them—an opportunity to win!
Amid the chaotic discussions around them, this special one-versus-two soul fight officially began. The Tiger Leopard brothers let out low, deep beast roars almost simultaneously as soul power surged. An orange and a yellow light burst from their bodies. With their soul power released, dense beast-like fur rapidly covered their skin and their physiques changed. Their martial souls were clear: Fierce Tiger and Golden Money Leopard. At the same time, two yellow hundred-year soul rings each circled around them—one a power-attack type, the other an agility-attack type, combined with optimal soul ring configuration. These two martial souls together were a perfect match, covering almost every combat situation.
Xiao Wu had also completed her martial soul possession, but the single lonely yellow soul ring around her looked especially thin and weak in comparison. Only one ring? The audience in the stands was instantly dumbfounded. Whether in numbers or soul rings, she was completely outmatched by the Tiger Leopard brothers. How the hell was she supposed to fight this? Most of the audience sympathized with the weak, so they subconsciously broke into a cold sweat for Xiao Wu.
The moment they completed martial soul possession, the Tiger Leopard brothers exchanged a tacit glance and shot forward together. Cheng Hu let out a deafening roar as his first hundred-year soul ring lit up. His arm muscles bulged as he charged straight at Xiao Wu with overwhelming momentum. At the same time, Jin Bao activated his first soul skill. His figure blurred, skimming along the ground with extreme speed, attacking from the side like lightning. One from the front, one from the side—one fierce and direct, one swift and agile. Anyone familiar with the Tiger Leopard combination knew this was their long-practiced joint attack technique. Years of cooperation had made their coordination flawless. Countless teams had fallen to their joint attacks. Gasps rose from the stands. Anyone could see that the little girl was in desperate straits.
At that moment, Xiao Wu finally moved. She did not try to dodge backward or sideways; that would fall into their trap. Her waist softened and her body folded in an unbelievable way. Riding the violent airflow from the incoming tiger claw, she floated lightly like willow catkins in the wind, slipping through the narrow gap between the two.
Breath of Gentleness · First Technique · Entwining Silk · Willow Waist Branch Break! The tiger claw struck empty air. The surging air wave exploded with a loud bang. Jin Bao's pounce lost its target. A flash of astonishment appeared in both their eyes. Their seemingly perfect joint attack had shown a momentary flaw.
Opportunity! Xiao Wu's eyes flashed. She planted one hand on the ground. Her slender waist, like a fully drawn bow, erupted with astonishing power. Using her palm as the pivot, she spun upside down in mid-air. Her long right leg drew a sharp arc, carrying whistling force as it smashed toward Jin Bao's head.
Breath of Gentleness · First Technique · Entwining Silk · Inverted Golden Hook! Bang! With a muffled sound, Jin Bao felt as if his head had been struck by a heavy hammer. His vision darkened and his ears rang violently. His swift figure instantly stiffened and staggered sideways. This kick had contained fifty percent of Xiao Wu's strength. Even for a beast soul master, it was enough to leave him dazed.
"Ah Bao!" "You're courting death!" Cheng Hu's eyes nearly split open with rage. In his furious roar, his cold, gleaming tiger claws shot straight toward Xiao Wu's throat. The claw wind howled, carrying a foul, bloody stench.
Xiao Wu's pupils shrank sharply. Cheng Hu's furious strike was extremely fast. Combined with her current awkward state—old force exhausted and new force not yet generated—she had no time to block. Below the platform, Lin Yang clenched his fist tightly, then slowly relaxed it. In that split second between life and death, Xiao Wu's powerful flexibility and core explosive strength saved her once again—Rip! Her core suddenly exploded with power. Her entire body twisted like a coiled spring. By a hair's breadth, she arched backward dangerously! The sharp tiger claws brushed past her neck, leaving a burning, bloody gash! Xiao Wu tapped the ground lightly with her toes and retreated, creating some distance. Her heart pounded like a drum.
Just now… she had nearly fallen to a two-ring soul master. She suddenly remembered Lin Yang's repeated warnings: "Even when a lion hunts a rabbit, it uses full strength. Underestimating the enemy is an even greater taboo." During previous training, no matter how badly her bones were broken, she had always known deep down that Lin Yang would not let her die. That was why she had dared to fight desperately without reservations. But now, she understood—real killing had no mercy. That claw had truly been aimed at taking her life. Was this what Lin Yang wanted her to understand?
On the other side, Cheng Hu rushed to Jin Bao and checked his breathing. Finding that he had only fainted temporarily, Cheng Hu breathed a sigh of relief and pinched his philtrum. Jin Bao gasped sharply and woke from his unconscious state. "Big Brother Hu, I'm fine." He panted heavily, shook his dizzy head, and used Cheng Hu's arm to steady himself. Although he said this, the fierce light in his eyes betrayed his true emotions. Being kicked unconscious by a little girl in front of everyone—how could he swallow this humiliation? Cheng Hu and Jin Bao exchanged a glance; their eyes flashed with murderous intent.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu slowly raised her hand and gently touched the wound on her neck. The burning pain brought a wave of clarity to her mind. She lowered her head. When she raised it again, the anger in her eyes had vanished, replaced by cold light as still as an icy lake.
"I'm very angry right now," Xiao Wu's voice wasn't loud, but it reached the Tiger Leopard brothers' ears. "Because my neck… hurts a lot!" An inexplicable chill crawled up the Tiger Leopard brothers' spines. They sensed a dangerous aura from this little girl—one that made their hair stand on end. The next moment, Xiao Wu took a deep breath. Between her mouth and nose, a soft cry sounded, intertwining with her suddenly accelerating heartbeat that thundered like a drum. A black pattern resembling a rabbit suddenly appeared on her cheek.
Mark—open!