Chapter 173: Chapter 174: Teaching Ma Hongjun a Lesson, Code Name "Sword One"
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"First come, first served?"
Hearing Ma Hongjun's words, Lin Ye couldn't help but chuckle in disbelief at his shamelessness.
"This is the registration counter for soul battles. Are you here to register for a soul battle? And yet, you're talking about first come, first served? You're clearly just blocking the way on purpose. Move aside now, or don't blame me for getting physical."
"What do you mean? You think you can beat me up?"
Ma Hongjun puffed out his chest, clearly unconvinced.
It was hard to tell whether he was genuinely fearless or just too embarrassed to back down in front of a beautiful woman.
"If you don't move, you're welcome to try me."
Lin Ye's patience had run dry, and his gaze turned cold.
Sensing the chill in Lin Ye's tone, Ma Hongjun hesitated. Looking up at Lin Ye's towering frame, a trace of fear crept into his heart—this height difference was no joke.
But with the beautiful receptionist watching, he couldn't just back down.
If he admitted defeat here, how could he ever impress women again?
"You think you can scare me? Dream on!"
Gritting his teeth, Ma Hongjun decided to go all in. Without warning, he roared and channeled his soul power, gathering it in his fist before throwing a punch at Lin Ye.
"Take this!"
Seeing Ma Hongjun's sudden attack, Lin Ye's gaze turned icy.
This idiot was hopeless.
Without saying another word, Lin Ye casually caught Ma Hongjun's punch mid-air and twisted his wrist sharply.
"AHHHH!"
A scream, like a pig being slaughtered, echoed through the hall.
But Lin Ye had no intention of stopping.
Without hesitation, he delivered a heavy punch that sent Ma Hongjun sprawling to the floor.
Then, he proceeded to kick and punch him relentlessly, leaving the red-haired fatty battered and bruised.
"Being ugly and fat isn't your fault. But thinking you're handsome and pestering women? That's on you."
Standing over Ma Hongjun, Lin Ye snorted coldly.
"This is your first lesson. If I ever catch you doing this again, don't blame me for crippling your third leg!"
Hearing this, Ma Hongjun, still lying on the ground, shuddered.
Seeing that Lin Ye had stopped beating him, he quickly scrambled to his feet.
One last glance at Lin Ye, and his face twisted in fear.
He had been completely powerless just now.
Without another word, he turned and bolted out of the hall, tail between his legs.
"Sir, thank you!"
Watching Ma Hongjun flee, the pink-haired receptionist finally let out a relieved sigh.
There was little she could do against persistent scoundrels like him.
Sure, she could call the arena's security to throw him out.
But outside the arena, she was just an ordinary person, while Ma Hongjun was a soul master. If she offended him too much, she feared he might seek revenge later.
But now, with Lin Ye stepping in, the problem was solved.
"Sir, are you here to register for a soul battle?"
Remembering what Lin Ye had originally come for, the receptionist quickly composed herself and asked warmly.
"Yes, I'd like to register."
Lin Ye nodded.
"In that case, sir, please pay ten gold soul coins first. At Soto's Great Soul Arena, registration requires a fee of ten gold soul coins. However, once registered, even as a basic Iron Soul Fighter, you'll earn ten gold soul coins per victory. And if you rank up, you'll earn even more per win!"
She explained with a friendly smile.
"Register me."
Lin Ye handed over ten gold soul coins without hesitation.
After accepting the coins, the receptionist took out a registration form from beneath the counter and handed it to Lin Ye.
"Please fill out your information and choose a code name. Once that's done, I'll issue you an Iron Soul Fighter badge."
She passed him a quill pen, smiling warmly.
Taking the pen, Lin Ye filled out the form with ease—he had done this before.
Name: Sword One.
Age… might as well keep it twelve.
Birthplace: Random village.
Martial Soul: Hidden Wind Sword.
Cultivation Level… let's go with Soul Elder.
After completing the form, Lin Ye returned it to the receptionist.
"Huh? Your name is actually Sword One? A surname like 'Sword' is pretty rare! And I can't believe you're only twelve—you're so tall! Not to mention, you're already a Soul Elder? That's incredible!"
Looking at the form, the receptionist was genuinely surprised.
After registering Lin Ye's information, she handed him an Iron Soul Fighter badge.
"Sir, here's your badge. Congratulations on officially becoming an Iron Soul Fighter at Soto's Great Soul Arena. If you wish to participate in a battle, you can sign up over there. Once registered, please wait in the designated area..."
She enthusiastically explained the battle registration process and arena rules.
Leaving the registration counter, Lin Ye made his way to the solo battle registration area.
Since he had listed his cultivation as Rank 34 Soul Elder, he naturally signed up for the Soul Elder-level solo battle.
The reason he chose to register as a Soul Elder was simple—Zhu Zhuqing was about to reach Rank 30 soon.
Once she advanced, they could form a duo for soul battles.
Lin Ye wanted to start teaming up with Zhu Zhuqing early, preparing for the formation of his future soul master team.
After signing up, he entered the Soul Elder-level waiting area and quietly waited for his turn.
At Soto's Great Soul Arena, soul master registrations were abundant, ranging from Rank 10 Soul Masters to Rank 60 Soul Emperors.
However, Soul Masters were the most common, Soul Emperors were rare, and higher-level masters like Soul Saints or Soul Douluos were completely absent.
With his registered identity as a Rank 34 Soul Elder, Lin Ye was considered mid-tier in the arena.
Unlike higher-level battles, Soul Elder matches started quickly.
Lin Ye had barely waited half an hour before the Soul Elder battles commenced.
And it didn't take long before his name was called.
This time, he was up third.
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