Chapter 478: The "Enchantress" Wants to Play Soul Battle!
When Wu Tian caught exactly sixty seven Soul Orbs, everyone was confused.
Why did he catch so few?
With his level of soul control, it was clear he could have effortlessly surpassed eighty nine!
But after catching sixty seven, he stopped!
No one could understand why.
Even Cao Ying, the famed Enchantress of the Cao Clan, was baffled. Her seductive eyes narrowed slightly as she fixed her gaze on Wu Tian.
Elder Sheng saw that Wu Tian had stopped voluntarily and announced:
"Final score sixty seven!"
Then, the next participant, Qiu Ji, stepped up.
He was the weakest among them, so he had no fear of embarrassment he already expected a low score.
And indeed, his result was only thirty one, which wasn't even half of Wu Tian's casual effort.
At that moment, everyone finally realized just how terrifying Wu Tian's soul control truly was.
Next was Bai Ying, who performed slightly better, catching forty three orbs.
Cao Xiu followed, doing even better, with fifty six.
But when it was Dan Xuan's turn the truth finally dawned on everyone.
Wu Tian's choice of sixty seven orbs… was no coincidence!
As Dan Xuan caught sixty, his face started turning red.
When he reached sixty six, his breathing grew rapid, and his complexion flushed deep red as if he was suffocating.
"Damn it!"
He desperately tried to push past his limit to catch the sixty seventh orb
But no matter what, he simply couldn't do it!
"Hah…"
After struggling for several minutes, he gave up.
His expression darkened, his head drooped in shame.
Humiliation.
Absolute humiliation!
He had been completely crushed
And the entire Dan Clan's reputation had been dragged through the mud!
Sixty seven…
That number was Dan Xuan's absolute limit!
In other words Wu Tian had measured his capabilities perfectly.
Not only did he calculate the exact number of orbs Dan Xuan could endure, but he stopped there on purpose.
It was an unparalleled display of soul control!
Dan Xuan let out a long, bitter sigh.
Even if he had caught that last orb, it would have been the final straw that broke the camel's back.
At this realization, everyone turned to look at Wu Tian
With only two words in their minds:
Monster. Demon.
Compared to the so called "Enchantress" Cao Ying, Wu Tian was the true anomaly.
Not only was he absurdly strong, but his precision was beyond belief.
To be more accurate than the Soul Orbs themselves
Just what kind of existence was he?!
Cao Ying tilted her head slightly, staring at Wu Tian, a look of fascination in her eyes.
This boy…
How is he this strong?
No wonder she couldn't see through his soul power.
Does that mean he's even stronger than me?
If that's the case…
Has he already seen through me?
This feeling… of being completely exposed…
It's quite thrilling, isn't it?
"Not bad, not bad!"
Elder Sheng didn't even know what else to say.
His smiling face made him look like the most shameless bootlicker in history.
His expression was practically numb from grinning too much.
"With that, the second trial is complete!"
"First place Ye Clan, Wu Tian! Second place Dan Xuan! Third place Cao Xiu…"
Elder Sheng deliberately avoided mentioning Wu Tian's name too often.
Saying it once or twice was fine
But if he kept calling it out…
What if he accidentally angered him?!
Even the Three Pill Tower Giants might not be able to protect him then.
He couldn't take that risk.
Elder Sheng stroked his beard, looked at the contestants, and said:
"Now, we begin the third and final trial Soul Combat!"
"This one is simple."
"The five of you will enter the designated area and engage in a battle of soul power."
"Whoever remains standing in the ring at the end wins!"
At this moment, the heads of the Five Great Families all looked deeply troubled.
They all had the same thought
Please don't let our family's genius be an idiot!
If any of them were foolish enough to attack Wu Tian recklessly…
They might end up brain dead!
That would be beyond disastrous.
The Dan Clan was especially nervous.
Dan Xuan had already suffered two humiliations.
Could he even hold himself back?
Elder Sheng pointed toward a ten meter wide red circle in the arena.
"Step inside when you're ready."
Wu Tian looked at the ring, let out a deep sigh, and said:
"How boring…"
"…?!"
Everyone froze.
Did he just say that the Five Great Families' competition was boring?!
How brazen could he be?!
Even in front of the Pill Tower Elders, he dared to speak like this?!
"Uh…"
Elder Sheng was speechless.
Boring?
Then can we all just go home?
I've been wanting to leave since the beginning!
What are we even testing for?!
Suddenly, a charming laugh echoed through the hall.
"Hehe… you're right."
"It is boring."
Everyone immediately turned their heads toward the source of the voice.
There she was Cao Ying.
Her delicate fingers rested gently on the table.
Her curvy body leaned slightly forward, revealing an alluring silhouette beneath her robes.
Fortunately, she was dressed conservatively today.
Otherwise…
This posture alone would have created a scandalous scene!
"Elder Sheng, the Cao Clan would like to switch contestants. Would that be acceptable?"
Cao Ying's smiling eyes were locked onto Wu Tian.
She didn't even look at Elder Sheng.
Because she already knew
He wouldn't refuse.
Elder Sheng blinked.
This just got interesting.
Cao Ying wanted to enter the fight herself?!
But…
Wasn't she just throwing herself into the fire?
Ah well…
For the Cao Clan, this could be a golden opportunity.
Could they seize it?
Or…
Would their "Enchantress" end up in trouble?
Elder Sheng glanced at the Cao Clan Patriarch.
His face was cycling through multiple colors
From pale white to ashen green, then to deep purple.
This was both a risk and a reward.
If played correctly, the Cao Clan could rise to even greater heights.
But if they failed…
Their "Enchantress" might end up crying.
Seeing Elder Sheng hesitate, Cao Ying giggled and said:
"Elder Sheng, according to the rules, the previous champion's clan is allowed one substitution."
"My hands are itching to try."
Wu Tian: Try?
Try what?
Try where?
Fine. Let's try.
As Cao Ying spoke, several admirers in the hall cheered her on.
Elder Sheng looked at Cao Ying then at Wu Tian.
Alright.
Let's see how far this madness can go.
Wu Tian smirked.
"Since Lady Cao Ying insists, it would be rude of me to refuse."
"Let's play."
Play?!
Hearing this, Cao Ying's seductive smile deepened.
She covered her mouth and laughed.
"Wu Tian, you're quite the smooth talker."
"Then allow me to play with you."
(End of Chapter)
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