Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 77 Mental Battle

The Battle Arena is ready.

The surrounding Soul Masters could no longer contain themselves, and their whispers and murmurs sounded like the chirping of insects.

But after being glanced at by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School steward, they quickly lowered their voices, leaving only a tense atmosphere of anticipation throughout the room.

The entire Soul Battle Arena was constructed from black-veined stone sourced from the frigid northern regions.

Each piece of stone has been polished, making the countertop as smooth as a mirror. When sunlight shines on it, it leaves faint light spots.

Three dark gold lines were outlined along the edge of the tabletop; these were defensive soul-guiding arrays that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had found through archaeological digging.

This defensive soul-guiding array has a faint blue soul power flowing between its patterns, making it difficult to shake even if a Soul Saint-level expert goes all out.

"Are all the people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School this arrogant? They actually sent these young Soul Masters to make up the numbers."

It's one thing to produce an eight-year-old Soul Master, but I don't believe there will be a second one.

So, you people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School don't really think that I, Yan, wouldn't dare to be ruthless, do you?"

On the sidelines, in the Spirit Hall camp, Yan stood with his arms crossed, and faint sparks were already emanating from his body.

At this moment, as he watched Ning Rongrong, a little girl who still looked very young, enter the stage, his brows furrowed and he gave a disdainful sneer.

As the core of the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, he was extremely arrogant. Looking at his peers across the entire Douluo Continent, he only recognized Xie Yue and Hu Liena as superior to him.

Seeing that Lin Yao, the leader on the other side, was only eight years old and had the cultivation of a Soul Master, I could accept it. But Ning Rongrong was still very young and looked like a Soul Master. It would be good if she could become a Great Soul Master.

As for Dugu Yan, although she was older, she was about the same age as me. They were clearly assigned Soul Masters under twenty, so why were they sending such young ones?!

As Yan thought about it, he felt slighted, and his tone became more agitated.

Compared to Yu Yan's unease, Xie Yue and Hu Liena quickly composed themselves and regained their composure.

Xie Yue raised his hand and gently wiped the moon blade beside him, his fingertips tracing the blood-red blade surface. When his gaze fell on Lin Yao, it carried a hint of scrutiny: "Don't be impulsive. Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School dared to send them here, they must have something to rely on."

Hu Liena nodded slightly, smoothed the hair at her temples, and replaced the arrogance in her eyes with caution. She said to Yan in a deep voice, "Yan, we represent the Spirit Hall and His Holiness the Pope's expectations."

If we make a fool of ourselves, it won't just be us who lose face.

Both of them understood that even though Lin Yao and the other two were young, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was not a force that would joke about the reputation of the sect.

Only by going all out can we avoid accidents.

On the other side, Lin Yao stood at the edge of the Soul Battle Arena, whispering instructions to Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan.

"Rongrong, you will be right behind me. Just watch my hand gestures. You absolutely cannot use your soul skills without my command, understand?"

And Sister Yan Yan, you stay by Rong Rong's side the whole time, do your best to protect her. No matter what happens on the field, don't get distracted by anything else.

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong immediately straightened her small body and nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Brother Lin Yao, I will definitely listen to you, and then on behalf of the sect, I will give the bad guys from the Spirit Hall a good beating."

Dugu Yan also abandoned her usual laziness, her eyes hardening as she reached out and patted Ning Rongrong's shoulder: "With me here, no one can touch Rongrong."

Although the two could not fathom Lin Yao's specific plans, their past interactions had already made them deeply trust him.

He would carry out any order without hesitation.

"Alright, activate your Martial Soul!"

Seeing that the two had agreed, Lin Yao said in a deep voice. As soon as he finished speaking, his soul power surged.

The three of them completed the summoning and possession of their martial souls almost instantly.

In Lin Yao's palm, a long sword, pure white and adorned with fine star patterns, slowly emerged. It was his weapon spirit, the Star Sword.

A faint starlight shimmered on the sword's blade, reflecting off the black-patterned stone table and creating points of light.

Before Ning Rongrong, a small and exquisite seven-treasure glazed pagoda appeared out of thin air. The pagoda was glazed in color, and its seven stories were clearly visible.

Each layer is engraved with different patterns, radiating a warm luster.

Behind Dugu Yan, a phantom of a jade-green dragon appeared, its scales gleaming coldly in the sunlight.

It was her beast spirit, the Azure Scaled Flood Dragon.

The dragon's eyes were slightly closed, yet they still exuded a certain intimidating power.

"Every time I see the soul ring configuration of this little genius from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, I feel like I'm dreaming."

As soon as Lin Yao's spirit ring configuration was revealed, a collective gasp of astonishment rippled through the crowd.

Those soul masters who had seen Lin Yao's soul rings before were alright, but their eyes were fixed on the two ten-thousand-year soul rings, their hearts filled with envy.

"A second ring after a thousand years? No, it's a fourth ring after ten thousand years, with two purple and two black soul rings. How is that possible?"

The ghosts, spirit kites, and the three members of the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, whom they had never seen before, stared wide-eyed.

The expression on his face changed from surprise to disbelief, and he even paused for a moment.

This was a hundred times more shocking than when they first learned that Lin Yao had broken through to the Soul Master level at such a young age.

For ten thousand years in the Douluo Continent, the optimal Soul Ring configuration for Soul Masters has been fixed: Yellow, Yellow, Purple, Purple, Black...

Black, black, black, red—but Lin Yao, at only the Soul Master level, already has two purple and two black.

In particular, the first ring is a purple thousand-year soul ring, and the third ring is a pitch-black ten-thousand-year soul ring.

This leap is far beyond the so-called "optimal configuration," and is truly terrifying.

"His first spirit ring could absorb a thousand years' worth of energy, and he absorbed four high-age spirit rings in succession. With such spirit ring energy feedback, coupled with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's unlimited resources for nurturing him, it's no wonder he was able to break through to the Spirit Master level at around eight years old."

Ling Yuan murmured to herself, her eyes filled with complex emotions, including envy and apprehension.

"But how exactly did he manage to absorb a thousand-year soul ring in the very first step?"

Wasn't there a risk of him exploding and dying back then? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was far too trusting of this genius!

This question voiced the concerns of the other factions, and even the ghosts frowned, their eyes filled with doubt.

"This young brother Lin Yao's talent is indeed unparalleled in the entire continent."

Looking at the purple and black intertwined spirit rings, Hu Liena's pride was suppressed, and she had to admit the truth.

She gently bit her lower lip, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

"If we were to compare ourselves to someone of the same age, the three of us combined probably wouldn't be a match for him."

Even in the depths of her heart, a rebellious idea quietly sprouted.

Bibi Dong, whose master possessed twin martial souls and broke through to the Title Douluo level earlier than Tang Hao.

Even at the same age, he is far inferior to Lin Yao in front of him.

This guy is a complete freak.

But as soon as she finished speaking, Hu Liena noticed that Yan's expression had darkened even more.

She turned her head and saw that Yan was glaring at Lin Yao, his eyes full of resentment. He was obviously unhappy because he had heard her praise.

Hu Liena shook her head gently, but didn't say anything more.

She knew that Yan was always competitive and secretly liked her. Even though she intentionally or unintentionally rejected him, she still couldn't make him give up.

Now, even if they hear themselves praising other people of the opposite sex, they still feel uncomfortable.

"Hmph, so what if your talent is extraordinary? You're only eight years old, your combat experience is definitely not as rich as ours!"

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Yan snorted coldly, forcibly suppressing his discomfort, his tone remaining firm.

"They only have two Soul Masters and one Grand Soul Master on their side, so their overall strength is not as good as ours. Besides, we still have trump cards up our sleeves."

As he spoke, he suddenly shouted.

His figure suddenly swayed, and his soul power surged dramatically. A huge phantom slowly appeared behind him.

The phantom was three zhang tall, with its upper body being a humanoid figure clad in flame armor, while its lower body was connected to the earth.

It was engulfed in raging flames.

It possesses both the ferocity of flames and the weight of the earth; this is his dual-attribute fire and earth martial soul, the Flame Lord.

The Flame Lord's spirit quality is considered the strongest among the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall.

Even Tang San, who underwent a transformation in the original story and gained immunity to both ice and fire, suffered a lot at its hands.

Unfortunately, Yan was restless and found it difficult to calm his mind when cultivating.

In addition, his status is far less noble than Hu Liena's, and unlike Xie Yue, he cannot cultivate together with Hu Liena through the Martial Soul Fusion Technique to improve efficiency.

That's why they were at the bottom of the golden generation.

At the same time, Hu Liena and Xie Yue also completed the Martial Soul Possession.

Behind Hu Liena, a phantom of a pure white fox spirit appeared, its tail swaying gently, surrounded by a faint pink halo.

It was her top-tier beast spirit, the fox demon.

Xie Yue raised his hand and clenched it, and two blood-red, crescent-shaped curved blades appeared out of thin air in his hand.

The blade was incredibly sharp; with a gentle swing, it produced a whistling sound as it cut through the air.

It was his top-tier weapon spirit, the Moon Blade.

In terms of the number of spirit rings, the three members of the Spirit Hall, who have the best spirit ring configuration, have two more than Lin Yao's group.

Yan, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena are Soul Masters, each with four Soul Rings, for a total of twelve Soul Rings.

The six yellow and six purple hues exuded a powerful soul energy fluctuation that looked extremely intimidating.

But when Lin Yao's two jet-black ten-thousand-year soul rings rotated slightly, they emitted a thick and terrifying aura of soul power.

The six yellow and six purple spirit rings instantly dimmed, like fireflies meeting the bright moon, completely suppressed.

The Soul Masters on the sidelines watched this scene, and even the voices discussing the strength of the younger generation of the Spirit Hall, who had all reached the Soul Master level at such a young age, disappeared. They all stared blankly at the two ten-thousand-year Soul Rings.

"Interesting, very interesting."

Ghost stood on the viewing platform of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, his eyes fixed on Lin Yao, full of inquiry and even a hint of wariness.

His soul power perception far surpassed that of ordinary people, and he could clearly perceive that the aura emanating from Lin Yao's two black soul rings was definitely not a disguise.

It is a genuine ten-thousand-year soul ring.

He himself, with the strength of a Title Douluo, only possessed five spirit rings of this level, and he had to be extremely careful when absorbing them.

How could an eight-year-old Soul Master possess two at the same time?

"Why do those old fogies in the Offering Hall let such a genius stay in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

A thought flashed through the ghost's mind, and its fingers tapped lightly on the railing.

"Even the most powerful Grand Elder will grow old one day, but Lin Yao's talent, as long as he doesn't die young, will definitely grow into an unparalleled Douluo in the future."

In the Douluo Continent, top-tier power often determines the rise and fall of a faction.

The existence of a peerless Douluo can even transform a mid-level force into a top-tier force.

The Haotian Sect is the best example.

"Once Lin Yao grows up, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will have him, Sword Dao Chenxin, and Ning Fengzhi's assistance."

The Spirit Hall's position is likely to be shaken, and the balance of power will shift, which is not a good thing.

Ghostly thought to himself that he must have a talk with Pope Bibi Dong when he got back.

With the protection of Sword Dao Chenxin and Ning Fengzhi, Lin Yao is untouchable by ordinary Title Douluos.

Only if those peak Title Douluos of level 97 or above from the Hall of Offerings make a move can they be confident of taking him down.

However, upon further reflection, Lin Yao is currently only an eight-year-old Soul Master, and there is still a long way to go before he can grow into a peerless Douluo.

Even with extraordinary talent, things might not go smoothly. Ghostly's worries lessened a bit, and he turned to look at the arena, his eyes regaining confidence.

With Xie Yue and Hu Liena's Martial Soul Fusion Skill "Enchanting Charm" as a trump card, even if Lin Yao has two ten-thousand-year Soul Rings, he may not be able to gain an advantage.

There's no reason for the Spirit Hall to lose this battle of spirits.

"The first soul skill, charm!"

While Gui Mei was pondering, Hu Liena had already made the first move.

She gently raised her chin, and her originally clear eyes instantly turned pink, like two dazzling pink diamonds, sparkling with a captivating light.

Even the pink aura around her intensified, and a faint, sweet fragrance wafted through the air, drifting towards Lin Yao on the breeze.

This is her most proficient and safest method.

A mental charm skill can both test Lin Yao's bottom line of strength and not reveal too many of his trump cards.

If it is confirmed that Lin Yao does not have a spirit-type soul master, even if the charm fails, it will not leave too much of a flaw.

"Sword spirits are known for their attack power and resilience; I've never heard of them enhancing mental strength. How did he manage to withstand the mental impact of a ten-thousand-year spirit ring?"

As Hu Liena unleashed her soul skill, a hint of doubt flashed through her mind, and she stared intently at Lin Yao.

I wanted to see a hint of distraction on his face, even just a fleeting moment of daze.

To her surprise, Lin Yao stood still, showing no intention of backing down.

Instead, he looked up and stared directly into her eyes, his gaze clear and firm, like a calm lake without a ripple.

The next second, Hu Liena felt her mental energy crashing against a bottomless cliff like a trickle of water, or like a tiny ant trying to shake a towering tree.

Not only did it have no effect whatsoever, but it was also bounced back by a powerful force, making it seem particularly weak.

"My charm skill—didn't work?"

Hu Liena's pupils contracted slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. She subconsciously withdrew her soul power, feeling as if her attack just now was a waste of soul power.

"This person's spiritual power is terrifying? Could it be that he absorbed his two ten-thousand-year-old spirit rings entirely through his own strength, without using any tricks?"

"Ma'am, I've already shown you two ten-thousand-year spirit rings. You don't still think my mental strength is weak, do you?"

Seeing Hu Liena's astonished expression, Lin Yao couldn't help but tease her, his tone carrying a youthful ease.

But as soon as he finished speaking, he noticed a hostile gaze coming from behind him.

Turning around, I saw Ning Rongrong frowning, staring intently at Hu Liena with a look of vigilance in her eyes.

The way it looked was just like a little animal protecting its own things.

Lin Yao was speechless.

Rongrong, that girl, obviously became hostile because she saw Hu Liena use the Demon Fox Martial Soul and the Charm Soul Skill, which is easy to misunderstand, and she was also staring at her.

But Rongrong wasn't this hostile towards Dugu Yan and Ye Lengleng, so why did she become so protective of her food when she faced Hu Liena?

"How can an eight-year-old child have such strong willpower?"

The ghosts on the viewing platform also noticed this scene, and their brows furrowed even more.

"Could it be that he possesses a head spirit bone? And a ten-thousand-year-old head spirit bone at that?"

But he immediately dismissed the idea: "No, even with a ten-thousand-year-old head bone, one cannot raise one's spiritual power to this level."

Otherwise, like the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, there are forces with powerful physiques but a lack of talented individuals.

Concentrating resources on equipping geniuses with ten-thousand-year soul bones will prevent the sect's geniuses from waiting until they reach the Soul King level to dare to absorb ten-thousand-year soul rings.

Ghost racked his brains but still couldn't figure out why Lin Yao had such strong mental power.

He would never have imagined that Lin Yao possessed a cheat code that connected him to other "selves" in countless worlds, and that his spiritual power, after countless accumulations, had already achieved a qualitative leap.

They would never have imagined that Lin Yao had an extremely powerful external soul bone hidden between his eyebrows.

Its potential far exceeds that of Tang San's Eight Spider Lances in the original work, which were not infused with powerful energy and did not evolve into a super artifact.

With Lin Yao's emergence, the path that Tang San took in the original story—relying on various schemes to obtain high-quality energy and ultimately possess a super artifact—has long been severed.

Even whether they can obtain the Eight Spider Lances is uncertain.

Just then, Lin Yao suddenly noticed that Hu Liena's soul power was surging again, and she shifted her gaze from him to Ning Rongrong behind her.

Clearly, seeing that charm was ineffective against her, Hu Liena decided to change her target and first control Ning Rongrong, who had no offensive capabilities, in order to disrupt her own formation.

Such subtle fluctuations in soul power and shifts in gaze would be difficult for an ordinary soul master to detect, even if they could, to react in time.

But Lin Yao's mental strength far surpassed that of ordinary people, and he understood Hu Liena's intentions almost the instant her thoughts turned.

"Trying to mess with Rongrong? Not so easy."

A cold glint flashed in Lin Yao's eyes. Without the slightest hesitation, he condensed his powerful mental energy into an invisible "hammer" and suddenly shot it out of his body, crashing into Hu Liena's mental sea.

The confrontation of mental power, unlike the attack of soul power, does not produce flames or loud noises. On the surface, it may seem calm and uneventful, but in reality, it is extremely dangerous.

At the same time, the outcome is often decided in a single strike.

"snort----"

Hu Liena thought that Lin Yao only had the ability to defend passively and had no means of mental counterattack. She was concentrating on gathering her soul power, preparing to use her charm on Ning Rongrong.

Suddenly, he felt an extremely terrifying mental force surge in like a tide, crashing heavily into his mental sea.

She felt a sharp pain in her head, her vision went black, and she couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.

Her face turned deathly pale, and she could barely stand. The phantom of the fox demon behind her also dimmed. Only now did she truly realize that her spiritual power was not on the same level as Lin Yao's.

The feeling of "an ant trying to shake a tree" was not an illusion, but a true comparison of the two people's strength.

How could a Soul Master possess Lin Yao's spiritual power?

That heavy and powerful aura made her feel as if she were facing a Soul Saint or even a Soul Douluo, leaving her unable to even muster the thought of resistance.

"Nana, what's wrong?!"

Yan, standing on the sidelines, was the first to react. Seeing Hu Liena's pale face, he felt anxious and distressed, and instinctively wanted to rush forward.

Hu Liena refused, and he immediately leaned against his older brother Xie Yue, quickly adjusting his posture.

At the same time, Xie Yue, sensing that Hu Liena was recuperating, stood in front of his younger sister, his eyes fixed on Lin Yao.

His eyes were extremely serious, and his fingers gripped the moon blade tightly: "Yan, Nana must have been attacked mentally. That guy's mental strength is much stronger than we thought."

In the very first few moments, they not only failed to gain an advantage, but also injured Hu Liena and fell into a disadvantageous position.

Xie Yue knew in his heart that this opponent was far more troublesome than any enemy they had ever encountered before.

If we are not careful in dealing with this, we may really suffer a setback and lose face for the Spirit Hall.

Ghost on the sidelines also suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with shock.

He finally realized that Lin Yao's spiritual power was not forcibly enhanced by soul bones or other external objects, but was cultivated by himself.

An eight-year-old Soul Master possesses spiritual power at the level of a Soul Saint or higher.

If such a genius is not eliminated as soon as possible, he will surely become the greatest threat to the Spirit Hall in the future.

The atmosphere on the viewing platform instantly became solemn.

Those who are always observant of the situation will immediately notice the ghostly shifting gaze.

Seeing the shock, fear, and intense killing intent projected onto Lin Yao, they immediately felt a sense of schadenfreude.