"Heh, Lin Yu's only been cultivating for a little over a year, yet he dares to challenge core disciples over four years older than him—Hu Liena, Yan, and Xie Yue no less, some of the top geniuses. If he actually shows up, he's just asking for death," a core disciple sneered coldly.
"Exactly! There's no way he can beat them. I really don't know where he got the guts."
"You think maybe Lin Yu got scared and decided not to come?"
"I think that's very likely! Maybe after hearing about how strong Hu Liena and the others are, he realized he didn't stand a chance and chickened out. Hahaha!" another core disciple mocked quietly.
But all of this was overheard by Dugu Bo, who said coldly, "You little brats don't know anything. Lin Yu is not someone who backs down out of fear. Shut your mouths! Or don't blame this old man for giving you a lesson in love."
That instantly frightened many of the disciples into silence.
Chrysanthemum Douluo, with his signature orchid fingers, gave a cold snort. "Old poison freak, you sure are protective of Lin Yu."
"What? Got a problem with that, Chrysanthemum Pass?"
"Hmph! If you hadn't joined Spirit Hall, I'd have skinned you alive already!"
"Bring it on! You think I'm afraid of you?"
Dugu Bo wasn't intimidated at all and fired back.
"You—!" Chrysanthemum Douluo fumed, but he forced himself to hold back and stop arguing.
It was at that moment that Lin Yu finally appeared!
His figure entered the dueling arena, and by his side was a person wearing a golden cloak, with a hood and a face veil.
That person was Qian Renxue.
Since Lin Yu and Qian Renxue hadn't yet completed Bibi Dong's two conditions—defeating Tuoba Xi—Qian Renxue couldn't reveal her identity in front of others. So, this was the only way she could show up.
"He's here!!"
"Lin Yu is here!!"
The entire arena erupted in excitement.
"Xue'er-jiejie, I'm going now."
"Go on, Lin Yu. Today, you will be the brightest star here."
"Mhm, of course." Lin Yu smiled calmly.
With the crowd in an uproar and all eyes fixed on him, he began walking forward—step by step—until he stood tall in the center of the dueling arena.
Dugu Yan shouted loudly, "Good luck, Lin Yu!"
"Young Clan Leader!"
"Young Clan Leader!"
"Young Clan Leader!"
Dozens of young soul masters from the Angel Clan cheered loudly for Lin Yu.
But clearly, their voices were few and somewhat drowned out.
Far more were cheering for Hu Liena and the other two.
Lin Yu didn't care about any of that. He slowly raised his head and pointed his left hand at Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan—who were still standing outside the arena. Without saying anything unnecessary, he directly initiated the battle:
"Hey, which one of you is coming up first?"
"Xie Yue, Yan, there's no need for two Soul Elders like you to deal with this arrogant brat. I'll teach him a lesson myself!" Hu Liena said confidently. Then, with a flip, she leapt into the dueling arena.
"Lin Yu, I—Hu Liena—will be the one to defeat you and end your ridiculous confidence!"
As she spoke, Hu Liena revealed a seductive smile. Swaying her curvaceous hips with each step, she sauntered over to Lin Yu.
Her luscious lips parted slightly as she leaned in close to his ear, her tone sultry but her words dripping with malice:
"Brat, you dared to call my teacher a thankless traitor in front of everyone. I, Hu Liena, won't let you off easily today. You're going to pay for what you said."
For a brief moment, a flash of cruelty crossed her face, but it quickly disappeared behind her seductive smile.
"Hehe~ Don't be scared. Big sis here will make you feel very good soon..."
Hu Liena placed her hand on Lin Yu's shoulder, circling him provocatively.
Just as she was about to release her grip and step away, Lin Yu suddenly raised his left hand and firmly grasped Hu Liena's chin, speaking with interest:
"With your strength, I doubt you can even avenge your teacher. But I'm very curious just how 'comfortable' you're going to make me feel."
"Get lost!"
Saying that, Lin Yu forcefully shook Hu Liena's chin off his hand.
"You!"
This action instantly enraged Hu Liena.
She came here intending to provoke and anger Lin Yu, but unexpectedly, it was she who got provoked and angered by his words and actions.
"Fine! Just you wait!" Hu Liena grit her teeth and retreated back to her position.
"Hu Liena, Martial Soul: Demon Fox, Level 29 Control-Type Soul Master!"
"Martial Soul Manifest!"
A pink demon fox appeared behind her, and yellow circles of two rings shimmered beneath her feet.
"Level 29? No wonder she's the direct disciple of the Pope! If I remember correctly, Hu Liena is only eleven and a half years old this year?"
"To be this young and already at level 29 — she very well might be another prodigy who will reach Soul Sovereign level by age twelve!"
Hu Liena caused a small stir among the onlookers.
But Lin Yu's voice rang out at an unexpected moment:
"Level 29? You won't last ten moves against me."
He said this calmly, yet it immediately set the crowd ablaze.
"Huh? Did I hear that right? What did he say? He actually said Hu Liena won't last ten moves against him? Hahaha, damn, Lin Yu is way too confident!"
"This is hilarious! Where does he get the nerve to say something like that?"
"Hu Liena isn't just talented, she's a prodigy who can challenge Soul Sovereigns ahead of her level. This guy's confidence won't last long—however confident he is now, he'll look utterly embarrassed soon enough!"
"Sigh, the heir of God must be a talent unlike any ordinary genius. Maybe in a year Lin Yu really could surpass Hu Liena and the others, but to be so ignorant, arrogant, and dismissive of his opponents—can someone like that really become a god in the future?"
Many high-ranking members who originally supported Lin Yu now felt deeply disappointed, because in their eyes, Lin Yu was bound to lose.
Tuo Ba Xi said, "Looks like I won't have to intervene even two years from now."
Ju Dou Luo also shook his head mockingly: "This kid has zero self-awareness. Lin Yu is definitely going to lose."
Many core disciples and high-rankers present were silently ridiculing him.
Bi Bi Dong was even more delighted. The more arrogant and overconfident Lin Yu was when he got defeated, the more devastating the blow would be. There was a high chance his genius heart would be shattered and he'd become dispirited.
She couldn't wait to see her disciple crush Lin Yu: "Na Na, go!"
However, all those who looked down on, despised, and mocked Lin Yu were about to be severely proven wrong!
Lin Yu's battle against the three top prodigies of the Martial Soul Hall was about to begin!
"Second soul skill: Fox Charm!"
"Hehe~" came Hu Liena's coquettish laugh as she tossed her silky hair, unleashing a pink alluring light that swept across the arena.
"When I was six years old, I received special charm training from my teacher. No one below the Soul Sect level can resist my charm soul skill!"
"This is the end for you, Lin Yu!!"