Douluo Dalu: The World Suppressing Douluo

"What did you just say?!"

A low, anger-suppressed voice echoed through the air.

When Lin Ye suddenly turned around, Xia Hu felt an invisible killing intent surge toward him like a tidal wave.

Under the suffocating pressure of that aura, Xia Hu's hair stood on end. It was as though he had been transported back to his first time as a Soul Master, trembling at the edge of the treacherous Soul Hunting Forest.

But here, in front of a crowd, Xia Hu refused to back down. Even though his body instinctively tensed with fear, he straightened his neck and shouted loudly, "I said you're just a pretty face—a useless coward who hides behind women!"

"Useless?"

Lin Ye let out a cold laugh, his eyes narrowing.

In a flash, his figure disappeared. Utilizing Phoenix Dance's Six Phantoms footwork, Lin Ye traversed the ten meters between them in the blink of an eye. Before anyone could react, he appeared directly in front of Xia Hu and kicked out with a sudden force.

Bang!

Caught off guard, Xia Hu was sent flying backward. His body arced through the air before crashing heavily onto an empty dining table, shattering it to pieces.

"Xia Hu!"

The group of students sitting at Xia Hu's table gasped in shock. They hurried over to help him up, their faces filled with concern.

"Damn it! You bastard!"

Supported by his friends, Xia Hu winced at the pain radiating from his back. As he glanced around, he felt the judgmental stares of the crowd pierce him like daggers. Humiliation surged through his veins, making his face flush red.

How dare Lin Ye humiliate him in public like this!

"You coward! All you can do is launch sneak attacks! If you have the guts, fight me head-on!"

Xia Hu roared, his anger boiling over. He pushed his friends aside and stepped forward, his voice echoing through the hall. "I'll show you what I'm made of!"

"Exploding Flame Tiger, possess!"

With a loud shout, Xia Hu's Martial Soul emerged. A crimson tiger materialized from his body before merging back into him.

As the Exploding Flame Tiger possessed him, Xia Hu's body underwent a dramatic transformation. His height increased, his muscles swelled with explosive power, and a layer of faint red fur grew on his arms. Sharp claws extended from his fingers, glinting menacingly under the light.

Three soul rings—yellow, yellow, and purple—rose slowly beneath his feet, encircling him like a majestic display of his strength.

"Come on, boy! If you have the guts, face me!"

Xia Hu roared furiously, his voice like a wild beast's growl. The surrounding students instinctively backed away, afraid of getting caught in the crossfire.

Lin Ye, calm and composed, glanced around briefly. He walked over to a nearby table, placed his tray down, and turned to Hu Liena. "Watch this for me."

Hu Liena nodded without hesitation.

Turning back to Xia Hu, Lin Ye stepped forward and beckoned with a single hand. "Come."

"You're not summoning your Martial Soul?" Xia Hu frowned, his expression a mix of disbelief and anger.

"To deal with you? I don't need it."

Lin Ye's calm words were like fuel to Xia Hu's burning rage.

The surrounding students broke into murmurs.

"What arrogance!"

"He's overestimating himself. How can he face a Soul Elder without summoning his Martial Soul?"

"Even Hu Liena wouldn't dare do that!"

In their eyes, Lin Ye was just another upstart who didn't know his place. A Soul Elder with a beast Martial Soul was no joke. Without his own Martial Soul, Lin Ye had no chance.

But amidst the whispers, Hu Liena remained unfazed. She had complete confidence in Lin Ye.

Though Lin Ye was only a Grand Soul Master, he was a rare Triple Martial Soul wielder with innate full soul power—an unprecedented talent. During their time in Evernight City, she had learned that Lin Ye was not impulsive but rather someone who acted with precise calculation.

This was why she believed Lin Ye would win.

"Not summoning your Martial Soul? Fine! If you want to die, don't blame me!"

Xia Hu sneered viciously. His first soul ring lit up, and his figure shot forward like a blazing arrow.

"First Soul Skill—Rending Claw!"

With his speed enhanced by Martial Soul Possession, Xia Hu closed the distance in an instant. Seeing Lin Ye standing there, untransformed, Xia Hu's face twisted into a cruel smile as his sharp claws slashed down.

But Lin Ye remained unfazed.

His black eyes shimmered before transforming into a brilliant silver. His pupils split into two, activating the External Soul Bone: Heavy Pupils and its Bullet Time ability.

Lin Ye sidestepped effortlessly, avoiding the attack without even needing to use Phoenix Dance's Six Phantoms.

"What?!"

Xia Hu's expression froze in disbelief. He hadn't expected Lin Ye to dodge at such close range.

Before he could recover, Lin Ye's fist was already flying toward him.

"My turn."

With the Dragon Elephant Prajna Art having reached its first level, Lin Ye's physical strength had surpassed ten thousand pounds. His punch landed squarely on Xia Hu's chest.

Boom!

The impact sent Xia Hu soaring through the air like a cannonball. He crashed into the second floor with a loud thud, the entire room shaking from the force.

"Xia Hu!"

His friends paled, rushing to the second floor in a panic.

The hall fell into a stunned silence.

What just happened?

A Soul Elder in Martial Soul Possession had been defeated with a single punch—by someone who hadn't even summoned his Martial Soul!

The students exchanged disbelieving glances. Was Lin Ye secretly a Soul King? How else could such an overwhelming difference exist?

But Lin Ye paid no mind to the shocked crowd. His expression remained calm and indifferent.

After dealing with Xia Hu, he turned back to Hu Liena, picked up his tray, and said, "Let's go somewhere else."

Hu Liena smiled faintly and followed him without a word.

As the two left, no one dared to utter a single comment.

This time, they all knew—this new Holy Son of the Martial Soul Hall was not as simple as he appeared.

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