Tyrant Sky Martial Soul

Chapter 1339: Chapter 1339: Shangguan Caihong

Ever since the rumor about the Mountain and River Martial Soul’s emergence began spreading, though no one has truly witnessed it yet, the rise of prodigies among the young martial artists has become noticeably abundant.

This fact is indisputable.

In this era teeming with brilliant heroes, the ability to stand out among countless geniuses—or to trample them all underfoot—that is the mark of the true King of Youth!

A genuine monster who surpasses all other talents!

This era is destined to belong to such an individual.

But who will that person be still remains unknown.

After all, before the Dragon and Phoenix selection, before the White Tiger Summit, everything is still shrouded in mystery.

Behind Shangguan Hong stretches a multicolored rainbow, not some natural phenomenon but his own Martial Soul.

”Rainbow Martial Soul—a very unique type of Martial Soul. Even among nature-type Martial Souls, it’s exceptionally rare.”

Among the crowd, there were certainly some sharp-eyed individuals who could discern the rarity of Shangguan Hong’s Martial Soul.

Standing amidst that radiant, multicolored glow, Shangguan Hong resembled a War God clad in colorful Battle Armor, awe-inspiring and commanding reverence.

The shimmering rainbow emitted different hues, each representing a distinct and special form of attack.

This rarity was the hallmark of his Martial Soul.

Its attacks often left opponents unable to anticipate or defend against them.

”Sudden Rain Domain!”

The Martial Soul hadn’t even ended its display when Shangguan Hong, seemingly to further demonstrate his power, unleashed his Cave Realm.

Torrential rain and fierce gales descended rapidly, transforming the space into his exclusive domain.

Half was a tempestuous rainstorm, half was a dazzling rainbow—both incredibly perilous, both deeply terrifying.

”The combination of the Sudden Rain Domain and Rainbow Martial Soul—Shangguan Hong truly seems to be quite unique. But it’s uncertain how he fares in actual combat.”

Someone voiced the question quietly.

”That is unknown. He’s just broken into the Cave Heaven Realm and hasn’t fought yet—everything is still uncertain.”

No one could answer the question, not even Shangguan Hong himself.

Until his skills are tested in battle, everything remains hypothetical.

Shangguan Hong’s gaze shifted from Ling Xiao’s face, carrying a hint of disdain and arrogance.

Then loudly declared, ”Starting today, the Tianyuan Treasure Pagoda belongs to me, Shangguan Hong! Anyone who isn’t a disciple of Phoenix God College is forbidden from entering!

Furthermore, I will next challenge Mingxing Crown Prince ranked tenth, and Harry Peng, Prince of Phoenix ranked ninth. I will earn the Phoenix Son title with my strength. Although they are decent, they are no longer my match.

As for someone who kept shouting nonsense during my seclusion, someone who seems to be called Ling Xiao—while I am currently in a good mood, you better disappear. Otherwise, the first person I’ll eliminate after my breakthrough will be you!”

This was a declaration—a proclamation of absolute confidence and arrogance.

He wanted to make it known to everyone present, especially Ling Xiao, that he, Shangguan Hong, would become one of this era’s elite.

Not only stepping over Ji Mingxing and Peng Yue to climb higher but crushing insignificant ants who dared not know their place.

And he had explicitly named Ling Xiao as such an ant.

”Well said! Shangguan Hong surely has the guts. That Ling Xiao is nothing but trash!”

”That’s right, even Harry Peng, Prince of Phoenix, and Mingxing Crown Prince aren’t remotely a match for you.”

Still, Shangguan Hong showed a modest understanding of his limitations. He only aimed at challenging the lower-ranked two Phoenix Sons, leaving those ranked higher completely unmentioned.

This was because he knew the stronger ones weren’t challenges he could face for now.

At the very least, not until he consolidated his cultivation level.

”Ha, I thought Shangguan Hong would be more capable, but it turns out he only wants to challenge two corpses.”

Feng Yanran could hardly tolerate Shangguan Hong’s overbearing demeanor and sneered openly.

”What do you mean?”

Shangguan Hong asked coldly.

His eyes were icy and merciless. If Feng Yanran didn’t give him an answer he deemed satisfactory, he vowed to kill her here and now.

”What do I mean?”

Feng Yanran chuckled and said, ”Mingxing Crown Prince Ji Mingxing and Harry Peng, Prince of Phoenix Peng Yue, were both killed today.”

”What! Impossible! Who killed them?”

Shangguan Hong demanded.

”The person isn’t far away—he’s right here.”

Feng Yanran glanced at Ling Xiao, her face brimming with pride.

That Ling Xiao could defeat Ji Mingxing and Peng Yue astounded her—his talent could only be described as unparalleled through the ages.

It was something truly admirable.

”Him?”

Shangguan Hong froze for a moment before blurting, ”This ant?”

”You keep calling him an ant. So were the two Phoenix Sons he killed even less than ants?”

Feng Yanran retorted with a mocking smile.

”Good, very good. I will definitely investigate this matter. If they are truly dead, then I’ll have to challenge Thunderhawk Princess Yinɡ Tian Xia, ranked eighth. As for the newly rising stars Jia Tianfeng and Kong Ming vying for the Phoenix Son title, Ling Xiao, feel free to challenge them if you’re eager—I won’t mind dealing with you along the way.”

Shangguan Hong sneered wickedly.

Initially, he planned to challenge Ji Mingxing and Peng Yue immediately, but since they were now dead, he decided to take three days to prepare and then challenge Yinɡ Tian Xia instead.

This inevitable battle would also involve Jia Tianfeng and Kong Ming in contention. Shangguan Hong decided he might as well challenge them all together.

As for Ling Xiao, he continued to treat him as insignificant.

Just a moment ago, he had assessed Ling Xiao’s aura—it seemed unimpressive. Based on his judgment, Ling Xiao’s cultivation level was at most the First Cave Heaven Realm. Easily crushable.

Not worth his concern.

After finishing, Shangguan Hong suddenly glanced at Ling Xiao again and said, ”I now return to Phoenix God College to recuperate, but I’ll leave this here—the Tianyuan Treasure Pagoda belongs to Phoenix God College. You’d better take your people and get out.

Otherwise, three days from now, it won’t just be a challenge—I will personally kill you.”

”Do you call this a threat?”

Ling Xiao asked calmly.

”Correct, it is a threat. If you don’t want to die, obey.”

With that, Shangguan Hong turned into a radiant rainbow streaking across the sky, disappearing into the horizon.

Watching his departing figure, Ling Xiao’s lips curled into a cold smile.

The Ten Great Phoenix Children, huh?

Initially, Ling Xiao had no interest in this hollow title, but now it seemed he’d have to vie for it.

If only for the reputation of Qingxu College.

Otherwise, a prestigious college that couldn’t even secure a single Phoenix Son would be truly disgraceful.

”Ling Xiao, hurry up and leave! Didn’t you hear what Shangguan Hong said?”

As soon as Shangguan Hong was gone, a warrior from Phoenix God College pointed at Ling Xiao and cursed.

”Ah—!”

The next moment, that person’s finger was severed.

”Leave.”

Ling Xiao cast an icy glare at all the Phoenix God College warriors, his cold killing intent swiftly sweeping across Tianyuan Treasure Pagoda, leaving everyone trembling in fear.

Those still lingering in the pagoda hadn’t broken through to the Cave Heaven Realm yet.

If Ling Xiao wanted to kill them, it would be effortless.

But since these people hadn’t shown outright intent to kill him, he couldn’t be bothered to instigate a massacre. Simply driving them away would suffice.