Chapter 32: Rank 38 Attack System Battle Soul Master
Su Yan didn't care about this.
Since Tang San was so eager to lose, and Yu Xiaogang also seemed ready for a good cry, he might as well arrange things early for both of them.
"Su Yan."
Just as Su Yan was about to step forward, Xiao Wu tugged on him, trying to persuade him.
"Tang San is very strong. You definitely won't be his opponent."
"You should just surrender!"
Wang Sheng also nodded heavily.
"This match isn't that important. Your soul power isn't weak anyway. You'll have no problem getting into the Advanced Soul Master Academy later."
Su Yan remained calm as he replied:
"You want me to avoid his sharp edge?"
Before anyone could react, Su Yan stomped the ground and jumped straight onto the arena.
Tang San had originally been worried that Su Yan would concede. Now that he saw Su Yan leap onto the stage, he felt delighted.
You dare covet Xiao Wu?
Good.
You're actively seeking death!
With a calm expression, Tang San joked, "I thought you'd surrender. After all, your talent is terrible, and your martial soul is defective."
Su Yan met Tang San's gaze with solemn eyes and spoke with full seriousness:
"The Grandmaster once said, 'There are no useless martial souls—only useless soul masters.' For that, I've put in a hundred times the effort."
"Tang San, even though we come from the same place and study in the same class—even though we're good friends—this time, I absolutely won't hold back. Because I must prove myself."
"I've waited three years… just for this one chance. I want to earn back my pride. Not to prove how great I am, but to let everyone know… that I, Su Yan, am not trash, and my martial soul is not a useless martial soul."
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Tang San was stunned.
'Wait? Since when were we good friends?'
Tang San felt utterly baffled. To him, Su Yan sounded like he was trying to get close on purpose, hoping Tang San would show mercy.
But in truth, Su Yan was misleading Tang Hao. Whether his talent was good or bad didn't matter—he simply needed Tang Hao to believe he would never join Spirit Hall, and that he and Tang San were "close friends."
"Well said!"
A voice of admiration rose from the students around the arena, followed by even more cheers supporting Su Yan.
"Senior Su Yan, I know you—you're our role model!"
"We know your innate soul power is low, but we also know you're the most hardworking student in the entire academy!"
"You must do your best!"
"Su Yan, we're all supporting you!"
"Defeat Tang San! Prove yourself!"
"Even if you lose, it's fine! You'll still be the example we all look up to!"
Tang San was instantly dumbfounded.
Seriously?
You're saying all that inspirational nonsense… and you really think you can beat me?
Do you not have even the slightest self-awareness?
Up in the stands—
Yu Xiaogang's expression twisted with jealousy. He was truly, genuinely furious.
'We're both "trash."'
'So why does Su Yan get recognition?'
'Why!?'
'I, Yu Xiaogang, have done far more than you! I hold the esteemed title of "Grandmaster" with my Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls! You're just some snot-faced kid—why does everyone acknowledge you?'
Yu Xiaogang burned with resentment.
Nuoding Academy's principal, however, was smiling in satisfaction as he spoke to the teachers beside him:
"This child is outstanding!"
"He refuses to accept fate and never admits defeat. He's the most hardworking student we have."
The surrounding teachers all nodded in agreement.
"This kid can endure hardship!"
"I've heard he trains late into the night, sleeping later than everyone else."
"Not only that—he's very considerate. Worried about disturbing his dormmates, he always goes outside to cultivate and only returns at dawn."
"I think our academy should preserve Su Yan's story in the future—let it inspire all the students who come after."
"Yes, I agree."
As they spoke, their eyes filled with admiration and praise. Even though Su Yan's innate soul power was poor and his martial soul had flaws, his hard work was undeniable.
Everyone sincerely recognized him.
The principal continued with a smile:
"It's a good idea. This child's martial soul has defects. If he can't break through rank thirty in the future, I'll have him return to our academy as a teacher."
Yu Xiaogang remained silent.
He didn't understand!
Su Yan's situation was practically identical to his own—truly almost the same.
Because Yu Xiaogang had once been just as hardworking. Yet he never gained recognition from his clan… nor from outsiders.
So why Su Yan?
Why!?
Yu Xiaogang's expression twisted further with jealousy.
Why?
Their situations were practically identical—so why were Su Yan and he treated so differently?
Why was he mocked by everyone, while Su Yan received everyone's support and recognition?
Was it just because Su Yan was handsome?
That must be it!
Damn brat!
Yu Xiaogang suddenly found the "truth." It was all because that bastard Su Yan looked too good!
Handsome and elegant, sword-shaped brows, star-like eyes, jade-like complexion, righteous aura. Especially those thick brows and peach-blossom eyes, radiating a charming, uninhibited vibe.
His long, black, curly and fluffy hair; his taller-than-average build for his age; his refined, confident demeanor—he truly was a rare beauty in this world.
In short, Yu Xiaogang admitted it—Su Yan's looks were indeed enviable. And he was extremely jealous. Pretty boys… damn all of them!
Yu Xiaogang gritted his teeth, remaining silent.
Even if Su Yan had everyone's support, so what?
He wouldn't last even one exchange against Tang San. Trash would always be trash. Getting recognized just because of his face wasn't even worth one hair of Yu Xiaogang.
Yu Xiaogang waited.
He was waiting for the match to start, for Tang San to beat Su Yan senselessly, to smash his face until he returned to his "trash" form.
Just imagining it made him feel good.
On the arena—
Tang San was also in a bad mood. He noticed the crowd was entirely cheering for Su Yan. Even Xiao Wu and Wang Sheng were encouraging him.
And not a single person was supporting Tang San?
Seriously?
Why!?
He obviously had better talent and greater strength—so why were they all rooting for Su Yan?
However…
He worked at the blacksmith shop every day. At the academy, he rarely greeted anyone. His looks were also nothing special. Expecting support was unrealistic.
Tang San no longer bothered to hold back. He stepped forward and cupped his fists:
"Tang San. Weapon Martial Soul: Blue Silver Grass. Rank 28 Control System Battle Soul Grandmaster."
Hearing this, everyone around the arena sucked in a breath of cold air.
Heavens!
"Tang San is already Rank 28?"
"He's too strong!"
"Su Yan definitely can't match him. What a pity! Su Yan works so hard, but he still can't compare to a genius."
"I heard Tang San was born with full innate soul power. There's nothing to be done."
"I also heard that Su Yan's soul power isn't weak now. It's just unfortunate he ran into Tang San… Otherwise, he would've definitely shined today!"
In the stands—
Yu Xiaogang felt extremely smug at the crowd's reaction. A bunch of ignorant fools! Now they knew the power of his disciple!
Yu Xiaogang would nurture Tang San into the strongest Titled Douluo.
Yes.
He didn't know about gods yet, so he didn't dare boast that far.
However—
Yu Xiaogang's pride didn't last even three seconds before he was struck dumb—utterly blank.
On the stage, Su Yan waved his hand, and the little monkey leaped in front of him.
"Su Yan. Beast Martial Soul: Monkey Qi Tian. Rank 38 Attack System Battle Soul Elder."
The moment he finished speaking—
The little monkey instantly donned a golden suit of armor. A metal staff appeared in its hand, and somehow it even had a billowing cape. The breeze lifted the cape as the yellow, yellow, purple soul rings glowed brightly—an overwhelming display of dominance.
It completely stole the spotlight from Su Yan.
Boom!
Nuoding Academy exploded instantly.
Everyone stared at Su Yan in disbelief, eyes nearly popping out as they cried out:
"Su Yan—what?!"
"This can't be real!"
"Did his martial soul mutate again? Look at that monkey—he looks amazing!"
"My god!"
"Su Yan is actually a rank thirty-eight Soul Elder!?"
"The little monkey is incredible!"
"All these years, Su Yan ignored what others said about him and quietly raised his strength to rank thirty-eight… only choosing to reveal it today?"
"Didn't they say Su Yan's Martial Soul mutation had a defect and couldn't break through to Rank 30?"
"Who the hell told you it had defects? Su Yan's martial soul is stronger than most! It can eat and drink like a normal person—how is that trash?!"
"Can any of your martial souls eat and drink like a person?"
"But—but that's what the Grandmaster said!"
"Screw you! What kind of trash is the Grandmaster? Everyone in the academy knows. You must be new here!"
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End of Chapter