Chapter 41: Tian Lin vs. Yu Tianheng (2)

Tian Lin glanced at the cloth wrapped around his chest and sighed, "What an impressive claw technique. Is this one of the self-created soul skills passed down by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?" "That's right. This is the Coiling Dragon Seven Claws!" Yu Tianheng retracted his dragon claws and said, "I can tell that what you just used was nothing more than a basic sword technique. There's no way it could defeat my family's soul skill. Why not use the Seven Kill Sword Technique?" "Alright, then get ready. Killing Intent Spreads!" Tian Lin knew that relying solely on Shus Mountain's introductory sword techniques would never defeat Yu Tianheng. It was time to get serious. A dense killing intent gathered around Tian Lin, sending chills down everyone's spines. Yu Tianheng understood that when faced with such killing intent, people unconsciously feel fear. And if that fear suppressed their fighting spirit, their combat effectiveness would drop dramatically. At this moment, the only option was to face it head-on. "Thunderclap Dragon Claw, Thunder Dragon Windbreaker!" The Seven Kill Sword Technique was relentless, offering no retreat. Tian Lin certainly wasn't going to dodge now. Both of them unleashed their ultimate moves using their first soul skills. The resulting power was comparable to that of a Soul Elder. Sword and claw, ice and lightning clashed countless times, thrilling the audience. At that moment, Yu Tianheng suddenly changed his move, transforming his claw into a fist. Blue electric light crackled with thunderous roars as he gathered power. It seemed that his first soul skill, like Tian Lin's, was not just a state-enhancing skill but could also be released as an attack. Yu Tianheng punched forward, and a roaring dragon head formed of lightning charged toward Tian Lin. Tian Lin raised his sword high and slashed downward. "Frozen Snow!" In an instant, powerful freezing energy neutralized Yu Tianheng's lightning, leaving them evenly matched. "This feels like watching a battle between a young Sword Douluo and Thunder Douluo," Meng Shenji sighed. Although the two were only Soul Grandmasters, their strength was no less than that of a Soul Elder. "Xiao Tian, you're really strong. Let's see how you handle this move. Second Soul Skill: Thunderous Might!" Yu Tianheng finally used his trump card, the second soul skill. This move was a single-target attack, but its power was several times stronger than Thunderclap Dragon Claw. Multiple bolts of lightning converged into one, forming a powerful current that swept toward Tian Lin. "Second Soul Skill: Ice and Fire God Seal!" Tian Lin instantly harnessed the power of ice and fire, slashing out two waves of sword energy to clash with Yu Tianheng's attack. Tian Lin used about sixty percent of his strength in this strike, while Yu Tianheng went all out. Their energy clashed in the center of the battlefield, locked in a stalemate. "Xiao Tian, you're indeed strong. My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon has never met an equal in offense. Even though you're using a thousand-year soul skill against my hundred-year skill, you're still remarkable," Yu Tianheng's voice carried through the lightning, full of confidence in his victory. The battle had now become a contest of soul power. Even with a thousand-year soul skill, the four-level difference in soul power was hard for Tian Lin to overcome. It was evident that Tian Lin's ice and fire energy was gradually being suppressed by Yu Tianheng's lightning. "Yu Tianheng has the upper hand now," many of those betting on Yu Tianheng's victory exclaimed excitedly. "Heh, it seems like it's almost over. But the outcome won't be decided by this strike!" Tian Lin smiled faintly. Unexpectedly, he withdrew his power, allowing Thunderous Might to rush toward him unimpeded. Yu Tianheng was startled. He hadn't anticipated Tian Lin to suddenly pull back. Anxiously, he shouted, "Xiao Tian, dodge! I can't stop my soul skill!" The power of Thunderous Might was overwhelming. If it hit directly, Tian Lin would either die or be gravely injured. "Frozen Snow!" At this critical moment, Tian Lin instantly activated his first soul skill. Shockingly, he completely blocked Yu Tianheng's Thunderous Might using only his first soul skill. "Tianheng, you won't have another chance!" Tian Lin seized the moment, slashing horizontally. Yu Tianheng extended his dragon claws to block, but the immense force of the blade sent him flying halfway across the arena. "Gale and Thunder!" For an assault-type soul master, the key was to unleash their strongest attacks in the shortest time. Tian Lin's mastery of basic sword techniques had reached a transcendent level. His strikes flowed seamlessly, leaving no gaps in between. Gale and Thunder was the strongest move in Shu Mountain's introductory sword techniques. It was swift, aiming directly at the opponent's vital points. Of course, Tian Lin wouldn't aim to kill Yu Tianheng. He slightly adjusted the direction of his sword. Instead of piercing the heart, the blade was directed toward the shoulder. "Thunder Dragon Shield!" Yu Tianheng hastily used the second form of the Coiling Dragon Seven Claws, a defensive move. Lightning formed glove-like shields around his hands, allowing him to grab Tian Lin's blade in an attempt to block the attack. "Tianheng, stop struggling. In your current state, you can't stop my sword." Tian Lin increased his strength, and the blade slipped through Yu Tianheng's grasp, leaving a bloody mark on his shoulder. Though protected by lightning, his hands were also frostbitten by the chilling energy of Frozen Snow. "What's going on? The tide of the battle has completely turned. How did Tian Lin suddenly get stronger?" Dugu Yan, watching anxiously, was both puzzled and worried. The once favorable situation had completely shifted since Tian Lin withdrew his second soul skill. "No, it's not that Tian Lin got stronger. It's that Tianheng got weaker. Didn't you notice?" Meng Shenji asked Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin beside him. "Hmm, it seems Tian Lin's second soul skill isn't just an offensive move. It also weakens the opponent," the two nodded in agreement. As Soul Douluos, their insights far surpassed that of the students. "That's right! My soul power... why can't I use it?" Yu Tianheng looked at his hand, finally realizing something was wrong. Although he could feel his soul power was still abundant, about seven levels of it had been sealed off. Now, his soul power was only equivalent to nineteen levels. With a drop in soul power, his attack, defense, and speed naturally declined. "Tianheng, it seems you've realized it. My second soul skill isn't just an attack. It also seals soul power. During our clash, I must have sealed about seven levels of your soul power!" Tian Lin raised his sword and smiled. "Admit defeat, Tianheng. In your current state, you can't withstand my second soul skill again." Tian Lin's second soul ring lit up once more, as he prepared to use Ice and Fire God Seal again. However, Yu Tianheng, stubborn as ever, was unwilling to concede. He activated his second soul ring, ready to fight one last time. It was then he discovered his second soul ring, which had glowed brightly yellow before, was now dim and gray. He couldn't use his second soul skill at all. "What?! My soul power has dropped to that of a Soul Master, and even my second soul ring is sealed?!" Yu Tianheng was utterly shocked. Tian Lin's second soul skill was far too overbearing. "Wait, is Ice and Fire God Seal really this powerful?" Even Tian Lin himself was stunned. He only knew it could seal soul power but hadn't expected it could even seal soul rings. Yu Tianheng let out a sigh, withdrew his martial soul, and said, "Fine, Xiao Tian, I concede." He had wanted to fight on, but with both his soul power and soul ring sealed, he had nothing left to fight with. It was better to admit defeat and avoid further injury. Hearing this, Tian Lin also retracted his martial soul. After all, this was just a sparring match, and there was no need to take things too far.