Douluo Continent: From Rusty Spear to Emperor-Slaying Spear

Chapter 36 Gun vs. Spear Martial Souls: Which is Stronger?

"Senior, I have no ill intentions towards the Broken Clan. However, I do need the Yang Family Spear Technique to further improve my cultivation. As for whether it will be passed on, I can swear on my martial spirit that if it is passed on and my martial spirit is shattered, I will die a horrible death."

Ji Wuming summoned the Blood Thunder Spear and gripped it in his hand, startling everyone present who thought a battle was about to begin.

Yang Wudi, however, suppressed his anger. The moment he saw the Blood Thunder Spear, he felt that the blood mist on the spear was extremely terrifying, and a faint smell of blood wafted from it.

This kid looks harmless on the surface, but he's anything but simple. Just how many people or soul beasts has he killed?

Seeing the numerous Yang family members who were extremely vigilant and ready to attack at any moment, Ji Wuming immediately offered an explanation.

"My purpose in doing this is not to kill anyone, but to prove to you my dedication to marksmanship. Spears and guns are essentially the same thing. The basic marksmanship I practiced before was just the tip of the iceberg. Only more refined marksmanship can lead me to the path of the strong."

Seeing that Yang Wudi remained unmoved, Ji Wuming directly suggested,

"How about this, let's make a bet. Your Broken Clan will choose someone whose strength is equal to mine, and I will show you what a strong person is and what true strength is. If I win, I hope you will teach me the Yang Family Spear Technique. If I lose, you can have money, people, or your life, it's all up to you."

"You're far too arrogant, kid. I'd like to see just how strong you really are. If you lose, I won't take your life. You can leave your current faction and join my Breaking Clan."

Yang Wudi wanted to take a good look at what made this kid so strong. Their family's Soul-Breaking Spear was a top-tier weapon spirit, second only to the Clear Sky Hammer and the Seven Kill Sword. It focused on extreme attack power, and most of the spirit rings it added were amplification-type spirit skills. Dealing with an unknown kid would be a piece of cake.

The group arrived at the daily training ground of the Po clan. Ji Wuming looked at the confident Yang family members in front of him and smiled smugly to himself.

Is it too much to bully someone to have a one-on-one soul battle with a soul master of the same level?

At that moment, Yang Wudi glanced at Yang Yong beside him, gave him a look, and he immediately understood. He then walked into the empty training ground.

"Yang Yong, Martial Soul: Soul-Breaking Spear, Level 34 Power Attack Type Battle Soul Master, please enlighten me!"

"Seniors, Clan Chief Yang, is it really impossible to replace him? I didn't mean someone at the same level as a Soul Venerable, did I?"

Ji Wuming looked at Yang Wudi and the others, still wanting to persuade them to change their team.

"Ji Wuming, are you looking down on me?"

Upon hearing Ji Wuming's blatant disregard for him, Yang Yong's anger surged, and he brandished the Soul-Breaking Spear to express his resentment.

"Young Ji, this brat has inherited seventy percent of my true teachings. Among the younger generation of my Po clan, he is also the best at using the Yang family's spear technique! If you can defeat him, I will grant you all your requests."

"Alright, let's do it then!"

Ji Wuming looked at Yang Yong ahead, appearing extremely relaxed, completely unlike his previous vigilance during battles.

"Ji Wuming, Martial Soul: Blood Thunder Spear, Level 35, Three-Ring Battle Soul Venerable."

Three spirit rings, one yellow and one purple, appeared simultaneously beneath Yang Yong's feet. Yang Yong was already itching to teach Ji Wuming, who had underestimated him, a lesson.

With a spear tip as swift as a dragon and a speed as fast as the wind, Yang Yong did not rush to unleash his first soul skill. Instead, he attacked Ji Wuming using the basic Penetrating Spear Technique.

Little did they know, just as the spear tip was about to strike the enemy, Ji Wuming moved with lightning speed, appearing ten meters behind Yang Yong in a mere second.

"Too slow!"

"Holy crap, this is slow? What kind of soul skill is this kid using?"

The disciples stared in astonishment at Ji Wuming's incredible speed, unable to even see his movements clearly. Meanwhile, Yang Wudi and several elders wore serious expressions.

"This child is truly a talent to be able to use his soul power to this extent. In particular, the soul power consumed by his steps has reached an extremely subtle level, almost merging with his two hind legs, achieving a state of unity between man and soul."

"Clan leader, the fastest spear technique in our clan is the 'penetrating' technique, but it is nothing compared to Ji Wuming's leg techniques. The Soul Master world is full of talented people; we have truly been narrow-minded."

"No wonder he's so arrogant. It seems there's little suspense in this competition."

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Meanwhile, Yang Yong continued to make moves, but he just couldn't hit Ji Wuming.

"You're so infuriating! Is all you can do to hide like a turtle and run away?"

"First Soul Skill, Tremor."

The soul power erupted rapidly, compressing the surrounding air and causing it to ripple outwards. This soul skill actually forced Ji Wuming, who was trying to dodge, back several steps.

"Good opportunity, second soul skill, Penetrate."

The moment Yang Yong saw Ji Wuming being knocked back, he immediately unleashed his second soul skill, combining it with his Penetrating Spear Technique to further enhance the penetrating power of the Soul-Shattering Spear and increase its speed considerably.

"The old man is teasing the child; I'm not playing with you anymore."

"Blood Sea - Raging Triangle Defense".

Ji Wuming swiftly wielded the Blood Thunder Spear, which was solidified from blood energy, forming a continuously rotating three-sided shield around himself.

"You really have guts to take my second soul skill head-on!"

Yang Yong wielded the Soul-Shattering Spear to thrust it forward, piercing through a single point.

"Bang bang bang—"

A crisp metallic clang rang out, and the force applied rebounded through the Blood Thunder Spear's shield, sending Yang Yong flying. The Soul-Shattering Spear in his hand spun through the air before crashing headfirst into the ground.

Ji Wuming subtly moved his left hand, forcibly removing the bloodthirsty aura that had clung to Yang Yong high in the sky. He took a step back with his left leg, raising his spear in his right hand.

"A stormy night—the wind and rain penetrate to the extreme!"

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The spear shot out rapidly towards Yang Yong, who had not yet landed.

"Oh no, Yong'er..."

However, by the time Yang Wudi was about to make his move, it was already too late. The interval between Ji Wuming's first and second self-created soul skills was less than a second.

The right blade of the Blood Thunder Spear grazed Yang Yong's right neck, leaving a shallow bloodstain. Then...

"Boom——"

The spear pierced through the thick wall of the mansion, revealing a large, bright hole in front of everyone.

Yang Wudi quickly steadied Yang Yong, checking on his condition with great concern.

"Yong'er, are you alright anywhere?"

"It's nothing, just a scratch on my neck."

Yang Yong had already faced death once by this moment, and his back was completely soaked.

"Chieftain, what are you looking at?"

Following the direction of his clansmen, Yang Wudi looked at the wall and was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

"This...this isn't the power of a third soul skill at all! The penetrating power is too high!"

They breached the walls of the clan's mansion, especially the walls of the training ground, which were a meter thick and made of stone gold comparable to iron ore. They could withstand multiple attacks from a three-ring Soul Master, but they were unexpectedly pierced through with a single shot.

(End of this chapter)