Chapter 219: Seven Kill Sword Ji Juechen!
Of course, since her parents always called her "Bai Paopao" and "Bai Xiuxiu," her name ended up being Bai Xiuxiu, derived from the latter nickname.
Bai Xiuxiu's current personality was largely shaped by her background. It was well known that the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan had deep ties with Sea God Island. Their clan leader once served as the first Sea God's mount, essentially making them the Sea God's personally chosen pets.
The second Sea God, Tang San, even killed the hundred thousand year Deep Sea Demon Whale King, eliminating a major enemy for the Demon Soul Great White Sharks. As a result, their clan's status in the ocean rose significantly.
As the princess of this privileged clan, Bai Xiuxiu grew up in a peaceful and protected environment. No sea soul beast dared provoke her those who did were already dead.
Of course, her mother had warned her about hidden threats lurking in the ocean, saying things like, "Enemies capable of wiping out the Demon Soul Great White Sharks remain in the shadows, so we must always stay vigilant." But Bai Xiuxiu had never taken those warnings seriously.
"Hmm? That golden glow is getting stronger. I need to go check it out now!"
She flicked her streamlined shark body and darted toward the source of the golden light.
Meanwhile...
Kong Deming watched Huo Yuhao with an increasingly satisfied expression. If any of his fellow Rank 9 soul engineers saw his current face, they would probably assume he had made a groundbreaking advancement in developing Rank 10 soul tools.
"It's time to retrieve Yuhao."
Kong Deming instinctively activated his prized soul tool, the Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier, displacing the surrounding seawater. Within moments, Huo Yuhao appeared inside the barrier, finally able to breathe again.
This was Kong Deming's proudest creation. It utilized spatial manipulation to trap multiple enemies, and its internal space expanded to accommodate the size of any captured target. This made it excellent for both transporting allies and controlling battlefields.
Of course, its only flaw was that it couldn't contain an Ultimate Douluo.
Kong Deming believed that once he upgraded the Silver Moon Divine Light Barrier into a Rank 10 soul tool, that limitation would no longer exist.
Suddenly, a chilling presence surged from within the barrier.
Behind Huo Yuhao, his Ice Jade Scorpion martial soul materialized, radiating an even stronger icy aura than before. Frost coated the inside of the barrier as the temperature plummeted, making Kong Deming feel as if he had stepped into a frozen abyss.
"Wait... did Yuhao's Ice Jade Scorpion martial soul also undergo a second awakening?" Kong Deming's face showed clear astonishment.
"Elder Kong, my second martial soul has indeed awakened. Its ice attribute has become even purer. Even among Ultimate Ice users, there are different levels, and now my second martial soul has surpassed its previous state. Let's return to the ship."
Huo Yuhao took a deep breath before continuing, "With both of my martial souls having undergone a second awakening, my combat strength has risen significantly. But beyond that, my soul power has also advanced since second awakenings fundamentally stimulate potential and unlock latent bloodline power."
At this moment, Huo Yuhao had already reached Rank 55, an astonishing feat for someone his age. Even comparing across generations in Peerless Tang Sect, no one had ever achieved such rapid progress. Even Zhang Lexuan, the top genius of Shrek Academy, had been unable to reach this level at the same age.
"Alright." Kong Deming nodded approvingly. Since Huo Yuhao had completed his second awakening, there was no longer a reason to remain underwater.
With a wave of his hand, he shot toward the surface, carrying Huo Yuhao with him.
On the Ship
Ji Juechen stood on the deck, gripping an ancient looking greatsword. His presence alone drew the attention of passing students.
Thanks to Xiao Hongchen's big mouth, everyone on board now knew that Ji Juechen's martial soul had transformed into the legendary Seven Kill Sword.
"So that's the famed Number One Attack Martial Soul, the Seven Kill Sword? I heard it can unleash sword energy! Damn, does that mean Ji Juechen, who was already unbeatable in close combat, can now attack from long range too?" someone exclaimed in shock.
"Yeah, looks like the title of Strongest in the Combat Soul Engineering Department will still belong to Ji Juechen! Even though Tower Master Huo Yuhao is a once in a millennium genius, age is still a factor. If he and Ji Juechen were the same age, Ji Juechen would definitely be the one getting crushed."
Despite the murmurs around him, Ji Juechen remained indifferent.
His only concern was his upcoming duel with Huo Yuhao. Everything else was irrelevant.
For Ji Juechen, combat was the ultimate pursuit the path to honing his blade. And fighting against Huo Yuhao, a truly unparalleled genius, was the best way to sharpen himself.
SPLASH!
A burst of silver light suddenly erupted from the previously calm sea.
Everyone looked up to see Huo Yuhao and Kong Deming emerging from the waves.
The moment their gazes met, Huo Yuhao spoke first. "Ji Juechen, my martial soul has awakened. Let me rest for a moment, and then we will fight as promised."
Ji Juechen nodded. "I'll wait."
With that, Kong Deming escorted Huo Yuhao onto the deck. Huo Yuhao took a seat not far from Ji Juechen and began recovering his energy.
The surrounding students instinctively stepped back, giving them space. Meanwhile, word spread rapidly throughout the ship
Huo Yuhao had completed his martial soul's second awakening!
His duel with Ji Juechen was imminent!
Moments Later
Huo Yuhao finished his recovery, opened his eyes, and gazed at Ji Juechen, golden light flickering within his pupils.
"Let's begin," he said.
Ji Juechen nodded, gripping his Seven Kill Sword tightly. The six soul rings on his body lit up in rapid succession, activating his soul skills.
Unlike most soul masters, Ji Juechen's six soul skills all had one purpose amplifying his own power.
As a result, his aura surged to terrifying levels.
Then, in an instant he struck.
Swinging the Seven Kill Sword, he unleashed a wave of sword energy. The force quickly condensed into a massive "Kill" (杀) character, slashing toward Huo Yuhao.
The air itself seemed to tremble under the assault. The blade light flickered with a deep black radiance, leaving behind faint cracks in space.
These cracks weren't caused by Ji Juechen's own power but were a natural effect of his evolved martial soul.
The watching students immediately felt an overwhelming sense of oppression.
The "Kill" character sword strike surged forward like a tidal wave crashing against a cliff unstoppable and devastating.
The battle had begun.
(End of chapter.)
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