Chapter 204: Qian Renxue vs. Gu Chen
Though pierced like a hedgehog, the wounds were only superficial—painful, yes, but not deep. Xiao Wu hadn't lost consciousness.
As she fell, arms dropping from the stabbing pain, the Blue Silver Grass cage that had trapped her was no longer there. Instead, dressed in a Tianshui Academy uniform, Qian Renxue leaped up beside her. His Blue Silver Domain was still active—over a hundred Blue Silver Grass vines were dancing on the field, filling the grand arena with an increasingly vibrant life aura.
His leg muscles tensed, and with a powerful whip-like motion, he kicked at Xiao Wu's chest—the only part of her body not pierced by blades, thanks to her crossed arms.
A dull thud and a crisp bone-cracking sound rang out five meters in the air. Xiao Wu coughed up blood and flew backward toward the Heaven Dou Second Team—just as she had done to Yu Hairou, Shui Yue'er, and Shen Liuyun.
But this time was different. They were kicked like soccer balls. Xiao Wu was the soccer ball—sent flying, spinning rapidly in midair from a heavy blow to the chest. The sheer force of Qian Renxue's kick was clear.
If killing weren't forbidden in the Soul Master Tournament, that kick aimed at her heart could've ended her life instantly.
"Xiao Wu!!"
Tang San's eyes turned bloodshot. He wanted to use Controlling Crane Catching Dragon to soften her landing, but Gu Chen moved faster. A black hole appeared, and Gu Chen caught her with all ten fingers.
He avoided using his palms, as her body was full of embedded Blue Silver Grass blades. Using his hands would've caused secondary injuries.
Looking at her pale face, her bloodied lips, and the slightly sunken chest, Gu Chen's earlier irritation at her defiance vanished. In its place rose a raging fury—like a dormant volcano erupting violently. His eyes, sharp as blades, locked onto Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue remained calm. "Next."
In the VIP section, Qian Xunji rested his chin on his hand, watching Gu Chen seemingly about to explode. He smirked with interest—this match was going to be good.
Bone Douluo also smiled. He felt no sympathy for Xiao Wu, who he saw as his son's future bride, even if she was a 100,000-year Soft Bone Rabbit. Now was the time for his son to showcase the fruits of a month's training.
Before the referee even called his name, Gu Chen used soul power to eject all the Blue Silver blades from Xiao Wu's body. He gently laid her on the ground, then leaped onto the stage with a heavy thud.
Dust rose. The ground trembled slightly. Even the two Blue Silver Grass vines beneath his feet were shattered by the shockwave—pure dominance.
"Boss Dai, do you think the captain can beat that monster?" Ma Hongjun asked with a tremble in his voice. The sight of Qian Renxue's Asura form at the Soto Arena still haunted him.
"Relax. The captain won't lose. Qian Renxue couldn't even break his defense. Besides, he trained a new ultimate move for today." Dai Mubai was confident—even if Gu Chen lost, they still had Tang San, Ma Hongjun, and himself. If Qian Renxue couldn't deal with Gu Chen, he wouldn't get past the rest.
Tang San, who was focused on Xiao Wu's injuries, wasn't pleased hearing Dai Mubai praise Gu Chen so highly. Before reincarnation, that kind of admiration had always been directed at him.
"This time, I won't go back on my word. Xiao Wu's grudge, Rongrong's grudge—I'll settle it all with you."
"There's only one outcome for you: defeat. I won't go back on my word either."
At the referee's signal, all eyes locked onto the center stage—the son of the Pope versus the son of Bone Douluo, two Soul King-level prodigies.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Blue Silver Overlord Spear."
Qian Renxue began by activating his fifth soul skill. Blue-gold light shimmered, and within two breaths, Blue Silver Grass converged into a three-meter-long spear.
He knew that aside from the Blue Silver Overlord Spear, none of his attacks could breach Gu Chen's defenses. Even this spear required energy from the surrounding Blue Silver Grass to become effective. That's why he kept his domain active since fighting Xiao Wu.
"First Soul Skill: Bone Spear."
Dark soul power surged from Gu Chen's elbows, forming two half-meter-long bone-drill heads. Though called spears, they resembled drill bits.
The clash began. Gu Chen let out a roar and leapt, charging at Qian Renxue, slashing down with his drill-like weapons like swords.
These drill-spears weren't just for piercing—they could slash too. Their angled edges would slice down the target's body upon contact, leaving deep wounds.
But longer reach meant greater advantage. Qian Renxue's three-meter spear gave him superiority over Gu Chen's elbow-length weapons. He countered with ease, his sharp spear ripping multiple gashes in Gu Chen's uniform.
"Black Hole."
Gu Chen activated his fourth soul skill and vanished—reappearing above Qian Renxue's head, diving straight at his skull. Qian Renxue tried to bind him with vines, but before they could reach him, another black hole opened, warping Gu Chen again.
This black hole was vastly superior to Xiao Wu's teleport. Not only was there no cooldown, it could span greater distances and come from any angle.
Gu Chen reappeared behind Qian Renxue, aiming his bone spear at his back—specifically, his buttocks.
Just when he thought he had the advantage, the butt of the Blue Silver Overlord Spear suddenly enlarged before his eyes and slammed into his forehead, halting his advance.
"What!?"
Bone Douluo's pupils shrank. Everyone watching had the same shocked reaction. Gu Chen's technique had been flawless—perfectly timed black hole, an attack from a blind spot. How had Qian Renxue countered so precisely?
It was as if he had eyes in the back of his head.
Only Qian Xunji, Qian Renxue, and Tang San—who had once possessed the Blue Silver Emperor and Domain—understood.
By activating the Blue Silver Domain, every vine became an eye. When connected to his mental power, they transmitted everything they saw directly into Qian Renxue's brain.
No matter how slick Gu Chen's moves were, nothing escaped the eyes of someone with a god's perspective.
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