Douluo: The blue phoenix cries loudly, and the wind whistles through the air

Half a day later, Hunter arrived as promised.

Because they had communicated with the Ice and Snow Emperors beforehand, and cleared a separate area on the ice plain for Wu Qi to spar freely without affecting other soul beasts.

The Blazing Scepter Martial Soul appeared in Hunter's hand, its scorching heat dispelling the surrounding coldness and bringing a summer-like warmth.

"I thought you would have to wait a while before the assessment started, but I didn't expect you to challenge me today."

"From now on, your divine power will be temporarily sealed until our sparring ends or the assessment is completed."

"You're not even a level 99 Title Douluo yet, but you've taken the initiative to fight me. Your courage is truly commendable."

Wu Qi understood that Hunter's words were meant to put pressure on him.

In combat, the disadvantaged side often bears greater pressure. Such trash talk can easily disrupt the mindset of the disadvantaged side, leading to a rapid defeat in battle.

Unfortunately, after the previous sparring, Wu Qi's mindset had already changed, and he had gained experience in defeating stronger opponents.

"Really? Then you'd better watch out."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Qi's soul power surged.

His soul power level has never been stuck in any way; in the past, he simply didn't want to break through.

Now that Hunter had said that, he no longer had any concerns. After all, the higher the soul power level, the easier it would be to gain an advantage in the upcoming battle.

Furthermore, his decision to break through at this time was also based on his own considerations.

For Hunter, he must defeat Wu Qi within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn in order to successfully defend his title.

Previously, Wu Qi's soul power level was only level 98, so his pressure was relatively small. Now, Wu Qi's soul power level is the same as his, and he also has multiple divine equipment to help him, so the situation may not be so good.

Suddenly, the pressure fell on Hunter.

Of course, he had a good mindset; at least he didn't show any pressure on his face. But as long as you're human, as long as you have emotional fluctuations, you'll inevitably put a layer of shackles on yourself without realizing it.

The psychological tactics had worked. Wu Qi's eyes sharpened, and he said, "Shall we begin?"

Hunter nodded slightly. "It seems you were already capable of breaking through, and deliberately chose this moment. Very well, go all out in this battle."

The blazing scepter in his hand was enveloped in a ball of pure fire, and in the next instant, the scepter was planted in the icy plain.

The extreme heat wave easily melted the ice into snowmelt, which then evaporated rapidly under the scorching heat, revealing the rock layers beneath the ice.

Hunter's Flame Domain is not only powerful, but also has an anti-air effect, firmly binding Wu Qi to the ground!

Wu Qi dared not be careless and quickly unleashed his Destruction Domain to fight back.

Without divine power, the destructive domain's power is reduced by more than 80%, but in a battle of soul power, the power of a god-level domain should not be underestimated.

At least, without using divine power, Hunter would have a hard time defeating it.

The assessment rules not only restricted Wu Qi, but also Hunter. But don't forget, Hunter's soul was originally a wisp of divine thought separated from the God of Destruction, and his combat experience over billions of years is something Wu Qi cannot compare to.

"Not bad, to be on par with me at such a young age, you have great talent." Hunter first praised him, then his gaze sharpened, "But that's not enough!"

With a gentle wave of his blazing scepter, space seemed to be burned through, and the scorching flames spread through the shattered space, quickly invading the destructive domain.

Such a temperature would surely cause severe injury upon contact, so Wu Qi dared not be careless. He quickly dodged, turning the battle into a chase. His goal was merely to hold out against his opponent for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, not to defeat him.

Of course, he will not abandon his edge; when the time is right, he will take the initiative to attack.

……

In the distance, the two Ice and Snow Emperors, along with the group from the Ancient Sky, were awestruck by the earth-shattering scene.

After a long silence, Ice Emperor murmured, "Xue'er, if we join forces, can we fight that Flame Soul Master?"

The Snow Empress shook her head. "He didn't go all out. If he also possessed a divine artifact, even the one from the Star Dou Great Forest wouldn't be his match. Even without a divine artifact, this Flame Soul Master would most likely still win the battle."

Hyotei looked puzzled. "Can humans really unleash such powerful combat strength without becoming gods?"

Human Soul Masters may possess great talent, but their physical size is far smaller than that of Soul Beasts.

The larger the physique, the more soul power accumulated within, giving one a greater advantage in battle. Ice Emperor refused to believe that Hunter had the strength to defeat Di Tian.

But it is what it is.

Hunter's formidable strength did not stem from the accumulation of soul power within him. In terms of soul power, he was almost on par with Wu Qi, but their performance in battle did not reflect this.

Hunter's true strength lies in the accumulation of millions of years of combat experience and the masterful use of his own advantages. This is something that others cannot replicate; it can only be achieved through the accumulation of time.

With such rich combat experience, Hunter is able to handle any unexpected events in battle, and his extremely calm mindset makes him difficult to be disturbed by external factors.

Of course, the God of Destruction had already taken this into account.

When the divine consciousness merged with Hunter's original form, it preserved the latter's human emotions. Otherwise, wouldn't Hunter have become a second God of Destruction? This is absolutely unacceptable!

Therefore, Hunter would feel anxious if he relied on experience but failed to gain an advantage in the battle. But unlike others, he wouldn't make mistakes in his haste.

……

Hunter's attacks are multi-pronged, targeting specific areas. The larger the opponent, the greater the damage they suffer.

Therefore, Wu Qi was unable to activate his Martial Soul True Form to fight, and his combat power was severely limited.

But don't forget, his own strength is not to be underestimated. Seize the opportunity and use his teleportation soul skill to rush to Hunter's close range.

The Spirit Phoenix unleashed its aerial martial arts, launching a fierce and relentless attack on its opponent.

Hunter's martial soul is a scepter, making him more adept at using soul skills to wear down opponents at mid-to-long range; close-quarters combat is not his forte. Faced with Wu Qi's fierce offensive, he was slightly surprised, finding it hard to believe that his opponent had the courage to take the initiative.

But for now, he has no choice but to passively accept the reprimand and look for opportunities to retaliate in the process.

Both sides moved swiftly, exchanging blows dozens of times in the blink of an eye.

In such a rapid and intense exchange, the time it takes for an incense stick to burn is particularly long for both sides.

After exchanging blows for several breaths, Hunter seized an opportunity. The flames released by the Blazing Scepter condensed into a fire giant, which not only blocked Wu Qi's full-force attack, but also used its size advantage to continuously suppress Wu Qi's living space.

Hunter's masterful control of the flames caused Wu Qi immense suffering, forcing him to retreat in defeat.

This fire giant seemed to possess a soul, able to fight autonomously without Hunter's control. (End of Chapter)