After mastering the Eight Spider Lances to the point where they became like venomous extensions of his own arms, his combat prowess would undoubtedly soar.
Not just among peers—even those a level above might find no match against him.
Dugu Feng sat cross-legged, restoring his Soul Power.
For the next three days, Dugu Feng remained indoors, dedicating most of his time to mastering the Eight Spider Lances.
He also kept an eye on the situation in Heaven Dou City, though there were no significant changes during this period.
On the fourth day, just as he was about to resume cultivation, the Feng brothers came knocking.
"Brother Dugu, won't you come to the academy? A prodigy from Spirit Hall has defeated everyone in the academy—no one stands a chance against him. The entire academy is humiliated. We're here to ask for your help!"
Feng Ling said with a cupped fist.
Beside him, Feng Li wore the same hopeful expression.
"Oh? Tell me more!"
Dugu Feng was intrigued.
A genius from Spirit Hall—could it be one of the Golden Generation?
"His name is Yan, with the Martial Soul Flame Lord, and his Soul Power Level is 48."
At this point, Feng Ling looked somewhat embarrassed.
Level 48 was indeed higher than Dugu Feng's current level.
So it was one of the Golden Generation. Dugu Feng's expression turned peculiar. "Are you two brothers looking for revenge? You want me to fight someone who's practically a Soul King already?"
The Feng brothers laughed awkwardly.
Feng Ling quickly clarified, "Brother Dugu, that's not our intention at all. This is also Teacher Ge's idea. Last time, you defeated Yu Tianheng despite being over ten levels below him, right? Your strength is undeniable. In the academy, even students like Yu Tianheng and Shi Mo have already fought and lost. That's why we thought of you! We all have faith in you!"
Feng Ling then proceeded to explain Yan's situation in detail.
Yan had arrived in Heaven Dou City around the same time rumors spread about Bibi Dong leaving Spirit City.
He had already challenged other Soul Master academies in Heaven Dou City without a single loss before finally coming to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where he achieved another sweeping victory.
Yan, at Level 48, possessed two yellow and two purple Spirit Rings, but so far, he had only revealed the skills of his first three rings: a single-target attack skill, an enhancement skill, and a defensive skill.
Yet, with just these three seemingly simple skills, no one had been able to defeat him.
No wonder his father had said Heaven Dou City was lively—and so was Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
It seemed Bibi Dong was determined to intimidate the Heaven Dou Empire.
Not only had powerful figures entered Heaven Dou City, but even the younger generation had come to stir up trouble.
"The most troublesome is his Second Soul Skill, Flame Stone. When activated, his body erupts with scorching dark-red flames while his physique swells and hardens like granite. A senior at the Soul Ancestor level, whose Martial Soul was Explosive Sword, struck him but only left a white mark. Attacks below the Soul Ancestor level are like tickling him—utterly ineffective. He's not even that old, just twenty, and he's already crushed our confidence!"
Feng Li said helplessly.
Twenty years old, Level 48—truly a genius among geniuses.
In about two years, during the Soul Master Competition, Yan would be twenty-two and likely at Level 52.
Feng Xiaotian possessed Innate Full Soul Power, yet two years later at the age of twenty-four, he had only reached level forty-four.
The Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall truly lived up to their reputation.
Dugu Feng leisurely sipped his tea and said, "If you put it that way, I might as well meet him.
Let's see if my poison can break through his defenses!"
Feng Ling and Feng Li were instantly overjoyed. The imposing image of Dugu Feng defeating Yu Tianheng despite the level difference was deeply etched in their minds.
Back then, Dugu Feng was only a Great Soul Master, but now he had advanced to Soul Expert and obtained a new Third Soul Skill.
Perhaps he could truly create another miracle and defeat Yan despite the level gap!
After all, the greatest strength of a Poison Spirit Master wasn't direct combat—it was poison.
The Dugu Family's poison was undoubtedly unparalleled in the Spirit Master World.
Once the decision was made, the three wasted no time and headed straight for the Heaven Dou Royal Academy outside the city.
Upon arriving at the academy gates, Dugu Feng first encountered Ge Ying.
"I knew you'd come. I've already informed the three deans. They have great confidence in you and decided to spread the news first.
Then, at noon three days from now, the Soul Duel will take place!"
Ge Ying grinned.
"Brother Ge, I bet this was your idea. You're really putting me on the spot!
Aren't the academy worried I'll lose?"
Dugu Feng was speechless.
After three days of buildup, practically all the nobles of Heaven Dou City would likely come to watch.
Ge Ying suddenly slung an arm around Dugu Feng's shoulders. "A little Flame Lord? You'll take him down easily!"
"The higher the praise, the harder the fall. Don't let your words outrun your abilities.
The gap in Soul Power is an insurmountable chasm. This brother hasn't even reached Soul Ancestor yet—what makes him think he can defeat Yan?"
A cold laugh suddenly rang out.
Feng Ling and Feng Li immediately flared with anger and turned to look.
But they froze in place. Not far away stood a young man and woman.
Though they stood there simply, their presence felt like that of a Ten-Thousand Year Soul Beast poised to hunt.
Their attire was identical to Yan's—the pristine student uniform of the Spirit Hall, embroidered with the emblem of the organization on their chests.
The one who had spoken was a black-haired young man with slender hands. He appeared ordinary, but his eyes brimmed with unshakable confidence, as if he looked down on Dugu Feng and the others.
What stunned them was the young woman beside him.
A faint smile graced her lips, and with just a flicker of her gaze, Feng Ling and Feng Li were utterly entranced.
They felt as though they had never seen such a beautiful girl in their lives.
At the sight of the two, Dugu Feng immediately thought of Xie Yue and Hu Liena.
Had all three members of the Golden Generation come?
"Whether I can defeat him or not, we'll see on the Soul Duel Stage!" Dugu Feng replied calmly, completely unaffected by Hu Liena's presence.
Hu Liena's charm wasn't directed at Feng Ling and Feng Li, nor had she used any Soul Skill—she had merely unconsciously revealed her most alluring side.
Every glance and smile carried her innate seductive charm, and that alone was enough to leave the two dazed.
They snapped out of it when Dugu Feng spoke, casting resentful glances at Xie Yue and Hu Liena.
Two more powerhouses!
At twelve years old, their Soul Power hadn't even reached Soul Expert yet.
If these two possessed talent on par with Yan, their strength would be close to Soul King—the gap between them was far too vast.
"You have some skill, but defeating Yan is still beyond you. You seem quite young.
Don't cry when you're beaten on stage!"
Hu Liena spoke, her voice ethereal and carrying a peculiar allure.
"No need to waste words on them!"
Xie Yue gave a cold smile and walked into the academy, with Hu Liena following closely behind.
"They're way too arrogant! Big Brother Dugu, once you defeat that Yan, let's see how they'll have the face to stay in Heaven Dou City!" Feng Ling fumed angrily.
"Exactly! Anyone would think this was the Spirit Hall's academy!" Feng Li chimed in, equally indignant.
"Enough. He's right—the higher they're lifted, the harder they'll fall. Brother Feng will surely make them crash hard in three days!" Ge Ying said cheerfully, not the least bit upset.
Dugu Feng wasn't angry either.
The Golden Generation, was it? He wanted to see just how capable this current Golden Generation really was.
(End of Chapter)