Douluo Continent: The Twin Sons of the Styx River, Shaking the World and Destroying the Heavens

Chapter 199 Nan Qiuqiu

Such astonishing strength was something he couldn't possibly contend with even if he used all his soul skills. He was a strength-type soul master, and beast souls inherently possessed the ability to enhance physical attributes. Moreover, the soul of an earth dragon was far more powerful than that of an ordinary beast soul.

Although he was only a Soul King, in terms of strength, he was enough to rival a Soul Emperor.

But Ye Yukes's power is really hard to fathom—is she a control type or a power-attack type?

However, in front of Ye Yukes, Xu Shenshu felt like a weightless ball, easily tossed around by his opponent. The spear Ye Yukes wielded didn't unleash a barrage of attacks; its movements weren't particularly fast, nor did they emphasize slashing like an ordinary longsword. Yet, even a single heavy blow from this spear felt like his bones were about to crack, causing Xu Shenshu extreme discomfort. What frustrated him even more was that he had no chance to retaliate; he was simply a punching bag, passively enduring the opponent's attacks.

Xu Shenshu struggled to his feet, momentarily forgetting the pain in his body, his gaze fixed blankly on Ye Yukesi—he could swear on his chest that this girl was absolutely the most beautiful woman he had ever seen in his life, only the goddess-like Teacher Xia Die could surpass her. A ridiculous thought suddenly flashed through his mind: if he could have Ye Yukesi as his girlfriend, he would be willing to go through the ninety-nine levels of hell right now, let alone become a Super Douluo immediately!

The stands and participating teams outside the arena were completely silent, countless eyes fixed on Ye Yukes. The men's throats bobbed, and the female team members couldn't help but glance at him frequently. Even among women, it was difficult to resist that face, made even more breathtaking by the power of death and reincarnation—pale skin, flowing white hair, and the ever-blooming crimson spider lily behind him. He exuded extreme coldness, yet possessed a pair of captivating eyes that could ensnare anyone who looked at him, leaving them unable to look away. "Next," Ye Yukes announced calmly from the competition platform.

The silence was broken by her voice, and Xu Shenshu belatedly realized the pain in his body. He grimaced and covered his numb arm as he staggered off the competition stage.

The members of the Earth Dragon Gate team in the waiting area all had solemn expressions, and their eyes were filled with more fear when they looked at Ye Yukes. Their previous anger had long been replaced by heavy pressure.

A moment later, a relatively slender team member leaped onto the competition platform.

"Earth Dragon Gate, Feng Jue, please enlighten me." Feng Jue bowed slightly to Ye Yukesi, his voice carrying a deliberate air of composure.

His martial spirit also originated from the earth dragon and was named the wind dragon, but it was not a strength type, but rather a type that excelled in agility.

The purpose of sending Dilongmen to go on stage second was crystal clear—to stall.

The goal is to leverage the speed advantage of the Wind Dragon Martial Soul to prolong the match and deplete Ye Yukes's soul power.

"St. Freya Academy, Ye Yukes," she announced her name, her voice still cool and aloof.

After both sides announced their names, they walked to the edge of the arena and stood still. Seeing this, referee Zheng Zhan activated the simulated battlefield again.

The scene randomly selected this time is [Tropical Rainforest 10856].

The surrounding scenery changed instantly, with lush greenery rushing towards you. Towering ancient trees blocked out the sun, and vines wrapped around the trunks like dragons. The damp air was filled with the scent of grass and soil, and there was a thick layer of humus under your feet. Occasionally, you could hear the chirping of insects and the roar of beasts in the distance.

Feng Jue had already devoted all his attention to this battle, and he moved almost the instant the scene stabilized. Azure scales quickly covered his limbs and torso, and four spirit rings, two yellow and two purple, lit up around him, revealing his cultivation level as a Soul Master.

As his body shot out like an arrow, Feng Jue unleashed his first two soul skills in quick succession. His hands instantly transformed into a pair of dragon claws gleaming with cold light, and his figure left a trail of afterimages in the air as he swept toward Ye Yukes' side, clearly intending to use his speed advantage to find an opening.

However, Ye Yukes reacted even faster than him. She still released the red and white intertwined spider lily martial spirit, and the blood-red spear in her hand condensed once more. The spear was as light as a feather in her palm, as if it were just an ordinary long pole, and then she unleashed a simple and unadorned horizontal sweep.

Feng Jue's supposedly skillful dodge turned into a devastating blow, as if he had deliberately run into it. With a muffled thud, he was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the trunk of a large tree.

Everything that Xu Shenshu had just experienced seemed to be being replayed exactly on Feng Jue...

Feng Jue's defeat was a foregone conclusion.

Both matches were easily resolved by Ye Yukes with a single shot. The Earth Dragon Gate had not planned to field all its main forces in this match, intending to hold back some of its strength, but unexpectedly, it ended up making itself appear vulnerable to being manipulated.

What's even more alarming is that Ye Yukes hasn't used a single soul skill yet, even after all this fighting.

After the Wind Strike, one by one, the members of the Earth Dragon Gate took to the field, but without exception, they were all directly knocked away by Ye Yukesi's spear. The whole process was smooth and effortless, as if he were just swatting away mosquitoes.

Just as the only female member of the team was about to step onto the stage, she was pulled back by her teammate. Then, the young man who was pushed forward leaped onto the competition stage, cupped his hands to Ye Yukes, and said, "Earth Dragon Gate, Xiao Ye."

Ye Yukes nodded slightly and replied with his name: "Ye Yukes".

The two retreated to the edge of the arena, facing each other several meters apart, an invisible tension seemingly rising in the air. With Zheng Zhan activating the simulated battlefield again, the duel officially began.

The scene randomly matched this time is [Underground Mine No. 5880].

The surrounding light and shadows changed abruptly. The original arena was replaced by a deep mine. Precariously hanging ore hung overhead, and the ground beneath one's feet was uneven rock. Fine coal dust and metal fragments floated in the air, and the distant sound of water dripping onto rocks could be heard. The dim light made the vision somewhat blurry.

Upon entering, Xiao Ye swiftly released his martial soul, and the phantom of the Night Dragon appeared behind him. At the same time, five soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and one black—rose up, forming an optimal soul ring configuration.

Before him, apart from Feng Jue, a Soul Master, all the others who took the stage were Soul Kings and could be considered part of the main force of the Earth Dragon Gate, but none of them could last more than a few rounds against Ye Yukes.

Xiao Ye's Night Dragon Martial Soul, however, follows a control-oriented path.

Just as Xiao Ye slowly approached Ye Yukesi, a thick layer of ink spread from his body, instantly enveloping the entire arena and completely swallowing the light.

Night Dragon's abilities are inherently related to darkness, and this first soul skill is designed to block the opponent's vision.

Unfortunately, this move might work on others, but it was completely useless against Ye Yukesi—her Reincarnation Spider Lily Martial Soul was born from the flower of the underworld, also known as the Manjusaka, and its dark attribute was useless against her.

Without the slightest hesitation, Ye Yukes charged straight into the thick darkness. The spectators outside the arena instantly lost their vision; no one could see what kind of battle was taking place in the darkness, and they could only hold their breath and wait.

However, not long after, the darkness that had enveloped the arena receded rapidly like a tide, revealing the scene inside—Xiao Ye had been kicked away and crashed heavily against the mine wall before sliding to the ground.

This time, Ye Yukes didn't even use his spear. Clearly, Xiao Ye had also lost.

The last remaining female Soul Master of the Earth Dragon Gate suddenly stood up, her face extremely solemn.

Six people, a full six people, and they couldn't even force the opponent to use their soul skills? This can't be explained by mere strength; it's an overwhelming gap in power.

Xiao Ye walked off the stage, clutching his sore buttocks, and said in a deep voice to the female Soul Master, "Big Sister, you must be extremely careful. She seems to be completely immune to my Dark Martial Soul."

The girl nodded solemnly. Every team member who had just faced Ye Yukes had told her their feelings and the details they had observed. At this moment, she was practically carrying the hopes of six people on her shoulders as she stepped onto the field.

They didn't even dare to hope of defeating Ye Yukes; their only goal was to force her to unleash even a single soul skill. Otherwise, not only would they be wiped out seven times in one go, but they wouldn't even have seen her soul skill. When the Earth Dragon Gate returned, they would probably become a laughingstock in the entire soul master world.

Nan Qiuqiu took a deep breath, stepped onto the competition stage, and said to Ye Yukes in a deep voice: "Earth Dragon Gate, Nan Qiuqiu, Power Attack Type Soul Douluo."

"St. Freya Academy, Ye Yukes, Control-type Soul Douluo." Her response remained cool, yet carried an undeniable weight.

As they drew closer, Nan Qiuqiu could truly appreciate Ye Yukesi's beauty—no wonder she ranked ninth on the goddess list; her looks were indeed extraordinary. Her long, snow-white hair cascaded down like a waterfall, her eerie red eyes were deep and unfathomable, and her pale skin had an almost transparent quality under the arena lights. Despite her icy demeanor, she possessed an unparalleled beauty that stirred a strange flutter in Nan Qiuqiu's heart.

"Your name is Ye Yukes, right?" Nan Qiuqiu stared directly into the other person's red eyes, her tone carrying a hint of provocation.

"Yes. What's wrong?" Ye Yukes asked.

Nan Qiuqiu suddenly curled her lips into a smile, her fighting spirit surging: "How about we make a bet?"

"What do you want to bet on?" Ye Yukes became more interested, a hint of inquiry flashing in his red eyes.

“If I win, you’ll have to join our Earth Dragon Sect.” Nan Qiuqiu raised her chin, her tone tinged with arrogance. “Our Earth Dragon Sect is one of the top sects in the Douling Empire.”

Eh?
Ye Yukes raised an eyebrow, clearly not expecting the other party to make such a bet. A hint of surprise flashed in his eerie red eyes, which then turned into a calm "What do you think would happen if I won?"

(End of this chapter)