Douluo Dalu: The World Suppressing Douluo

"…Next up is the third match of the solo soul battle! Soul Elder Sword One versus Soul Elder Evil-Eyed White Tiger!"

As the deep voice of the host echoed through the Soul Battle Arena via the sound-amplifying soul device, Lin Ye immediately stood up from the waiting area. Turning around, he walked through the soul master passage toward the battle arena.

Passing through the corridor, Lin Ye stepped into the waiting area below the battle stage.

On the battle stage, the host continued loudly introducing the two competing soul masters.

This was a customary warm-up before the battle—after all, a fight was much more engaging when the audience knew the background of the fighters.

"…Both soul masters have now entered the arena. Let me introduce our two contestants."

"First, on the left side of the stage, we have Soul Elder Evil-Eyed White Tiger. A frequent participant of the Soto Great Soul Arena, he has fought a total of fifty-five battles here, winning twenty-eight and losing twenty-seven."

"And on the right side, we have Soul Elder Sword One. Sword One registered as a soul fighter just today! Now, place your bets, everyone—who do you think will emerge victorious?"

"Now, let's welcome both soul masters to the stage!"

As the host shouted out, retreating step by step from the battle stage, the bright spotlights from above instantly locked onto Lin Ye and his opponent, Soul Elder Evil-Eyed White Tiger.

Evil-Eyed White Tiger?

Why does that name sound so familiar…

As he walked onto the battle stage, a hint of confusion flashed in Lin Ye's mind.

But no matter how hard he tried to recall, he just couldn't remember where he had heard that name before.

Under the dazzling lights, accompanied by the enthusiastic cheers of the audience, Lin Ye and the Evil-Eyed White Tiger ascended the battle stage and took their respective positions on opposite sides.

Standing on the stage, Lin Ye began observing his opponent.

The so-called Evil-Eyed White Tiger was a tall, robust young man dressed in a well-fitted white combat suit. His long golden hair draped over his shoulders.

None of that surprised Lin Ye.

What did surprise him, however, was his opponent's eyes.

Those deep blue eyes had double pupils in each eye!

It was exactly the same as the external soul bone "Heavenly Pupil" that Lin Ye possessed.

However, unlike Lin Ye's external soul bone, these eyes didn't seem to emit any special power. They were likely just a unique physical trait without any extraordinary ability.

"Now, both contestants, please prepare!"

As Lin Ye was studying his opponent, the host's voice suddenly rang out from below the stage.

Hearing this, Lin Ye stepped forward toward the center of the stage, while the Evil-Eyed White Tiger did the same.

Before a soul battle officially began, both contestants were required to bow in respect—this was a standard tradition in the arena.

"Rank 37 Soul Elder, Evil-Eyed White Tiger!"

Reaching the center, the young man cupped his fists toward Lin Ye and spoke in a deep voice.

"Rank 34 Soul Elder, Sword One."

Lin Ye also cupped his fists and calmly introduced himself.

After the formal greeting, both fighters returned to their respective positions.

"Alright, now both soul masters, summon your martial souls!"

Following the host's command, Lin Ye drew his Hidden Wind Sword, while the Evil-Eyed White Tiger activated his Beast Spirit Possession.

Three soul rings rose beneath their feet—yellow, yellow, purple!

Lin Ye's soul rings, of course, were merely illusions created using the "Myriad Illusions" artifact. The Evil-Eyed White Tiger, however, possessed genuine soul rings.

"Battle, begin!"

As soon as the host gave the signal, Evil-Eyed White Tiger let out a loud roar and charged straight at Lin Ye.

With his Beast Spirit Possession activated, his entire body was covered in a thin layer of white fur. Sharp claws extended from his hands, and his palms expanded into massive tiger paws, as wide as a fan.

Upon closing the distance, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger swung his giant claw downward toward Lin Ye with tremendous force, slicing through the air with a whistling sound.

Yet, Lin Ye remained unfazed.

With effortless precision, he thrust his Hidden Wind Sword forward, aiming straight for the descending tiger claw.

Lin Ye hadn't used much strength in this attack, yet when sword and claw clashed, a crisp metallic clang resounded across the stage.

The one forced backward, however, was the Evil-Eyed White Tiger.

"Impossible! A Weapon Spirit can be stronger than me?"

Reeling from the impact, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger staggered back in disbelief.

He was a high-rank Soul Elder with a top-tier beast spirit. How could his strength lose to a lower-rank Soul Elder wielding a weapon spirit?

That was absurd!

Yet, before he could recover from the shock, Lin Ye had already launched another attack.

Since his goal here was to refine his swordsmanship, Lin Ye refrained from using Phoenix Dance of Six Illusions. Even so, his monstrous physical attributes alone granted him overwhelming speed and power.

Swish!

Swish!

Swish!

With his Hidden Wind Sword in hand, Lin Ye continuously pressed forward, unleashing strike after strike.

Instead of exploiting the Breaking Claw Stance—the best counter to claw techniques—he deliberately switched between the Nine Stances of the Lone Sword, seamlessly flowing between them.

His aim was clear: to integrate all nine stances into one, eliminating the need for predefined forms!

Even though Lin Ye was clearly holding back, the overwhelming gap in raw ability left the Evil-Eyed White Tiger scrambling to defend himself.

In frustration, he activated all three of his soul skills, launching a full-force counterattack.

But against Lin Ye's relentless swordplay, he stood no chance.

With a final resounding blow, Lin Ye's sword slammed into his chest, sending him flying off the stage.

"Oh my heavens! In the face of Sword One's impeccable swordsmanship, Evil-Eyed White Tiger was completely outmatched! After holding out for a while, he has ultimately been knocked off the stage!"

"The winner of this battle is—Soul Elder Sword One!"

As the host shouted the result, the entire arena erupted into deafening cheers.

Though the battle itself had been one-sided, Lin Ye's flawless swordsmanship captivated the crowd.

Most soul battles relied on soul skills to determine victory. A pure swordsman's duel was a rare spectacle, making Lin Ye's performance an absolute visual feast for the audience.

"You're strong! But I won't give up. Next time, I'll defeat you!"

Just as Lin Ye was about to leave, the Evil-Eyed White Tiger suddenly called out, glaring at him with stubborn determination.

"I'll be waiting."

Lin Ye simply smiled at the young man's naivety.

Exiting the battle stage, Lin Ye returned to the waiting area, washed his hands, and prepared to leave.

But as he stepped out into the hallway, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.

"Dai Boss, you have to avenge me! Some bastard dared to beat me up earlier—look at my face! And my whole body! How am I supposed to enjoy women like this when I'm aching all over?"

"Dai Boss, remember back in the day? When you were sneaking into a girl's room, I was the one covering for you! You owe me for that! You can't just ignore me now!"

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