"Elemental Power of the Heavenly Soul! Ye Qian actually used the Elemental Power of the Heavenly Soul!"

"Bai Ye, a man without a Heavenly Soul, actually pushed Ye Qian to this point..."

The audience, holding their breath, exclaimed in shock upon seeing this scene.

The Elemental Power of the Heavenly Soul is a source of power stronger than ordinary soul power. To counteract it, one needs either a tremendous overpowering soul force or the same Elemental Power of the Heavenly Soul.

At this moment, Ye Qian, like a female warrior, was enveloped in a faint blue aura, wielding the terrifying elemental power of her twin Heavenly Souls, step by step forcing Bai Ye back.

Bai Ye's body swayed, seemingly unable to withstand it.

While brute force could contend with soul power, it was utterly incapable against elemental power!

Ye Qian's eyes filled with triumph as she watched Bai Ye struggle. "Bai Ye, I admit you have some skills, and your physical techniques might even be stronger than mine, but that alone is far from enough! Trash will always be trash; that's unchangeable. Now you should realize the vast gap between us, right?"

The arena vibrated wildly under the force of the elemental power, threatening to pulverize the entire platform. Bai Ye was like a tiny boat in a raging storm, constantly swaying.

Ye Qian charged forward, raising her hand high, transforming the elemental power into a giant blade, viciously slashing towards Bai Ye's forehead!

A burst of killing intent erupted!

This was no longer about abolishing cultivation, but a bid to kill!

"Die!" Ye Qian sneered.

It seemed the victor was decided.

"Really?" At this moment, a voice unexpectedly interjected.

Ye Qian's heart skipped a beat.

Bai Ye's swaying figure suddenly steadied. He punched out, sending a wave of air roaring forward.

Boom!

The shockwave instantly shattered Ye Qian's raised blade of elemental power!

Golden shockwaves shot towards the sky, entering the clouds, creating an awe-inspiring scene!

"Soul... power??"

Ye Qian's pupils dilated, her mind going blank!

The crowd was speechless.

Both the Ye and Bai families were stunned!

In this lightning-fast moment, the situation had completely reversed!

Bai Ye, now surrounded by a faint golden aura, his energy exceedingly domineering, had completely overwhelmed Ye Qian's remaining soul power on the platform.

It was Elemental Power! Elemental Power of the Heavenly Soul!

And... from the sixth layer of the Heavenly Soul!

Bai Ye had awakened his Heavenly Soul?

The scene was incredibly silent, as if a pin drop could cause a loud echo.

All eyes incredulously watched Bai Ye standing on the platform.

Bai Ye seized the opportunity to attack, punching Ye Qian's abdomen. Ye Qian spat blood, flying off the platform, coughing up more blood as she tried to stand...

Bai Ye had won!

When everyone thought Ye Qian was about to annihilate him, he unleashed his own soul power!

Everyone thought he lacked soul power! But they were all wrong!

His soul power! Stronger than Ye Qian's!!

Ye Qian, the unrivaled genius, was utterly defeated today! And Bai Ye, with his sixth-layer Heavenly Soul, shone like the blazing sun!

Ye Hu was petrified.

Ye Wujian stood up from his seat.

Bai Qingshan stroked his white beard, laughing heartily.

Bai Chen was immensely excited; he knew, his son Bai Chen, was not a waste!

There were no cheers, as everyone was still trying to grasp the turn of events.

Bai Ye took a deep breath to calm the excitement surging within him, walked to the edge of the platform, and looked down at the struggling Ye Qian, saying, "Ye Qian, now you should see the gap between us, right?"

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If he had lost, his fate would have been dire, so there was no need to be polite to Ye Qian.

Ye Qian felt a burning shame on her face, her eyes filled with rage, her expression twisted and venomous as she glared at Bai Ye. Today was supposed to be her day of glory, her day to ascend to the top in Luo City, and her day to crush the Bai family and become the ruler of Luo City. But all of this was ruined by Bai Ye.

"Good! Good! Bai Ye, well done! I always thought you couldn't cultivate a Heavenly Soul and wouldn't contribute much to the family. But today, you've opened my eyes!" Bai Qingshan laughed heartily, overjoyed.

Ye Qian, with her fifth-stage strength, he thought the Bai family was sure to lose. But Bai Ye had brought hope back to him, and more... he had glorified the Bai family!

Bai Ye, the beacon of hope in the Bai family's darkness! Luo City's new peerless genius!

"Wait, this match doesn't count!"

Just then, a voice echoed through the arena.

Someone from the Bai family called out.

It was Bai He.

Everyone's attention shifted.

Bai Qingshan frowned, sensing something amiss, and shouted, "What nonsense are you spouting? Get back here."

"Father, this matter must be clarified publicly! Otherwise, I can't be at peace!" Bai He said righteously, stepping into the center of the crowd and pointing at Bai Ye on the platform, shouting, "Everyone, this match should be considered Ye Qian's victory! Bai Ye is a despicable man; his victory was dishonorable!"

"Seize this beast and drag him down!" Bai Qingshan bellowed.

"Yes!" Several Bai family guards rushed forward.

"Who dares to act rashly!" Ye Hu leaped forward, landing in front of Bai He, repelling the Bai family guards.

"Continue, Bai Second Master," Ye Hu ordered.

"Thank you, Brother Ye." Bai He bowed and continued, "Everyone knows Bai Ye is useless, a waste who hasn’t awakened his Heavenly Soul even at eighteen. But how did he suddenly gain such terrifying strength? The reason lies with his father, Bai Chen!"

"Bai Chen?"

The crowd's attention shifted again.

Bai He spoke righteously, "A few days ago, Bai Chen, at the cost of his own cultivation, forced me to give him a 'Soul-Breaking Pill' I had treasured for many years! I didn't know why at the time and refused. Unexpectedly, he was ready to abolish his cultivation to coerce me, so I had to give him the pill. Little did I know, Bai Chen would give the 'Soul-Breaking Pill' to Bai Ye to use in the fight against Ye Qian. That's how he won this duel! Therefore, this match doesn't count; Bai Ye is a despicable man!"

These words were like a bombshell, leaving the crowd buzzing.

Using a cultivation-boosting drug in an open duel violated the rules and carried severe consequences.

Bai Ye's face changed, guessing Bai He's intentions.

"Ah, I knew it. A waste from the Bai family couldn't have such ability." Ye Hu stood up, scoffing repeatedly.

"This is just Bai He's word! Without evidence, even a three-year-old wouldn't believe it. Are you saying your intelligence is even lower than a three-year-old's?" Bai Ye retorted.

"You brat, you're seeking death!" Ye Hu was enraged.

"Bai He is from your Bai family and knows your family affairs well. His words are naturally credible!" Ye Wujian also spoke up, turning his cold gaze to Bai Chen, "Bai Chen, aren't you going to come out and admit to this?"

Bai Chen glared at the Ye family and Bai He, his expression dark, "Although I, Bai Chen, am no gentleman, I'm not a villain. If I had done such a thing, I would take full responsibility. But all of this is Bai He's fabrication! Bai He, I understand your concern. You're afraid that my son's rise will help me become the family head, which would be disadvantageous to you, so you falsely accuse him of using the 'Soul-Breaking Pill', right?"

Bai He's face changed slightly, stammering, "What nonsense are you talking about... Am I that kind of person?"

"False accusation? Then how do you explain Bai Ye suddenly possessing such terrifying soul power?" Ye Qian, wiping the blood from her mouth, jumped onto the platform and questioned sharply.

Seeing this turn of events, she was quite agitated. She thought she was ruined but didn't expect Bai He to throw her a lifeline.

"My Heavenly Soul awakened on its own. Though it happened at eighteen, it's all my own strength. Ye Qian, lacking in strength and defeated by me, are you now resorting to such despicable means to save your face? How pathetic!" Bai Ye glared at Ye Qian, sneering continuously.

"Despicable? The real despicable person is you!" Ye Qian's face turned red and white, lacking confidence.

Bai Ye shook his head, not expecting Luo City's top genius to be so vile. No matter how beautiful her appearance, her heart was rotten.

The situation reached a stalemate, only to be broken by an elderly voice.

The crowd parted, and Gu Cao, accompanied by his disciples, approached the edge of the platform.

"There is no trace of the 'Soul-Breaking Pill' in this person's body, clearly indicating that he hasn't used it," Gu Cao announced, addressing the gathered crowd. His words, coming from the revered master of the Juehun Sect, carried significant weight.

Ye Qian's face changed slightly upon seeing Gu Cao. She was visibly uneasy.

"Master," Bai Qingshan and others immediately greeted him respectfully.

Bai Ye also offered a salute.

Gu Cao nodded in acknowledgment and continued to Ye Qian, "Ye Qian, you were once part of the Juehun Sect and received my guidance. I don't object to your departure from the sect or your pursuit of cultivation in the imperial city. However, cultivation requires cultivating the heart. Although you possess extraordinary talent, your state of mind is weak. In this battle, Bai Ye relied on his own strength and didn't use any external substances. You lost fair and square. Are you willing to compromise your conscience for the sake of fame?"

The words of the Juehun Sect's master were extremely influential, and the crowd began to murmur, pointing fingers at Ye Qian.

Ye Qian's expression darkened. She then knelt towards Shang Long, the representative from the Shengdao Academy, and said earnestly, "Master, please uphold justice for me!"

"This is a matter between the Ye and Bai families, and I prefer not to intervene," Shang Long initially hesitated.

"I am willing to join the Shengdao Academy and serve as your disciple to receive your teachings," Ye Qian quickly added, seeing an opportunity.

"If that's the case, as your teacher, I cannot ignore this matter involving the academy's reputation," Shang Long then agreed, standing up to speak.

The crowd silently cursed Ye Qian for her malicious intentions.

"Ye Qian, I didn't expect you to be so cunning. You can't defeat me, so you want Master Shang to deal with me? Even though I possess a sixth-layer Heavenly Soul, I still have my limitations, and Master Shang will naturally choose you for your greater potential. But don't forget, there are eyes all around this arena. Your actions today will soon spread throughout the Great Xia Dynasty!" Bai Ye loudly denounced Ye Qian's actions, sparing no effort to expose her.

Ye Qian's expression turned icy.

Shang Long shook his head. He was interested in recruiting Bai Ye as well, but given the complex relationship between the two, he had to choose one.

Shang Long then stepped onto the platform, and his presence immediately quieted the crowd.

"Bai Ye? In our Great Xia Dynasty, there's an unwritten rule in arena duels: the use of the 'Soul-Breaking Pill' is forbidden. It's a well-known fact, and those who violate this rule will be punished severely, even executed on the spot. Do you admit to this crime?" Shang Long questioned authoritatively.