Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 303: Chapter 303 Manifestation of the Willow Wood Martial Soul

The moment Li Chenyang produced the superior-grade spiritual weapon, the tide of battle instantly turned. With its enhancement, his martial techniques were greatly strengthened, forcing Ye Qingchen to retreat repeatedly.

”Willow Wood Martial Soul, bind!” Ye Qingchen shouted, and instantly, finger-thick willow branches began to appear in the arena.

Originally, Ye Qingchen had planned to constantly attack until Li Chenyang revealed a flaw, at which point he would use the binding skill to take him by surprise. But in the current situation, if he held back any longer, he would likely be completely suppressed by Li Chenyang.

Once the willow branches appeared, not only was Li Chenyang’s movement restricted, but even his attacks became somewhat sluggish due to the obstruction. Ye Qingchen seized the opportunity to activate his Dual Pupil Martial Soul, slowing down Li Chenyang’s movements and continuously looking for an opening.

However, Li Chenyang was an expert of the Martial King Realm, after all. Although the willow branches caused him some trouble, he was not helpless like Lie Buqun. A powerful attack from a second-level Martial King Realm expert could shatter the branches on impact, preventing them from splitting in two. This was why, unlike Lie Buqun who had faced an ever-increasing number of branches with each cut, their numbers were now rapidly decreasing under Li Chenyang’s unrelenting attacks.

This won’t do. If the branches are completely destroyed, my Soul Power won’t be able to sustain another use. Ye Qingchen thought, growing anxious. He immediately summoned his Fen Tian Earth Fire, causing the willow branches to burst into flames.

In just an instant, the arena turned into a sea of fire. The terrifying heat could be clearly felt throughout the entire venue. Some of the weaker spectators already felt unbearably hot, gasping for air as sweat slid down their faces.

From the referee’s platform, Ling Xiaoyu acted immediately, forcing back the flames that had spread beyond the arena. At the same time, Xiao Xiao reinforced the pre-existing defensive array to ensure the battle did not affect those outside the stage.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, but it was enough to make the audience realize just how formidable Ye Qingchen was. People began to worry. If the temperature was so terrifying even outside the arena, how would Li Chenyang cope on the stage?

As the sea of fire rose, Li Chenyang finally went all out. His martial techniques—bolstered by his White Tiger Martial Soul and the superior-grade spiritual weapon—continuously beat back the flames around him.

Ye Qingchen clearly has a Wood Attribute Martial Soul, so how can he summon such terrifying flames? Li Chenyang wondered, extremely shocked.

However, he had no time to think further, because Ye Qingchen’s Leaf Blade Storm had already reached him.

Countless leaf blades, now enhanced with the properties of flame from the fiery sea, became even sharper. The power of the Leaf Blade Storm was now comparable to the Wind Blade Sword Technique. The fiery blades found every opening. Despite Li Chenyang’s best efforts to defend with his martial techniques, he was still wounded.

This scene lasted for half a quarter-hour. Ye Qingchen continuously assaulted Li Chenyang with various martial techniques from within the sea of flames, while Li Chenyang did his best to defend.

Li Chenyang was now at a complete disadvantage, but he wasn’t worried. Although Ye Qingchen’s attacks were fierce, his martial techniques consumed an enormous amount of Spiritual Energy.

I refuse to believe that at the fifth level of the Martial Spirit Realm, his Spiritual Energy can compare to mine. Once his Spiritual Energy is exhausted, it will be my turn to counterattack.

However, with his Dual Pupil Martial Soul constantly active, Ye Qingchen perceived Li Chenyang’s thoughts. He grew anxious as well. Li Chenyang was right; the recent battle had consumed nearly two-thirds of his Spiritual Energy. If this continued, he wouldn’t be able to hold on much longer.

On the other hand, although Li Chenyang had sustained some injuries under the relentless assault, he was still vigorous and showed no signs of fatigue.

Continuing like this is not a solution! Ye Qingchen lamented, continuing his attacks while his mind raced for a way out.

Li Chenyang noticed Ye Qingchen’s fatigue and was inwardly delighted. After withstanding another of Ye Qingchen’s attacks, he materialized his White Tiger Martial Soul, which appeared beside him.

After the White Tiger emerged, the pressure on Ye Qingchen greatly increased. While he tried to suppress Li Chenyang, the White Tiger would seize any opportunity to attack him. What made Ye Qingchen even more anxious was that the sea of flames on the arena was about to disappear. If the enhancement from the flames was lost, his attack power would be greatly reduced, making it impossible to suppress Li Chenyang.

The White Tiger? That’s right, materialization! Their Martial Souls can materialize at the five or six-star level. Xiao Xiao’s ten-star Vermilion Bird Holy Soul can summon the Vermilion Bird, so why can’t my seven-star Willow Wood Martial Soul do the same?

As he watched the White Tiger pounce, an idea struck him. After blocking its attack, he immediately began trying to materialize his Willow Wood Martial Soul.

This was his first attempt, and he didn’t know the knack for it. Moreover, back in the Northern Desolate Country, he had never even seen this method of fighting, so he had to rely entirely on his own exploration. He tried manipulating his Vitality Force to stimulate the Willow Wood Martial Soul, and gradually, the phantom of a willow tree started to form behind him.

It’s working!

Ye Qingchen hadn’t expected to find the method on his first try and was overjoyed. He immediately channeled even more Soul Power into the Willow Wood Martial Soul.

The willow tree behind him grew increasingly distinct. It stood about five meters tall, its branches so lush they seemed to drip with vitality. The moment it appeared, he could feel the surrounding Spiritual Energy continuously converging toward it. As the willow branches trembled in the wind and brushed against his back, his exhaustion rapidly dissipated, and his depleted Spiritual Energy began to recover at an astonishing rate.

Absorbed in the subtleties of his materialized Willow Wood Martial Soul, Ye Qingchen failed to notice that the flames on the arena had been completely extinguished. Freed from their suppression, Li Chenyang charged toward him brandishing the Sunset Blade. His White Tiger Martial Soul lunged as well, baring its claws and fangs.

But at that moment, Ye Qingchen had entered a profound and mysterious state. He was completely absorbed in drawing nourishment from the willow wood, ignoring the attacks from Li Chenyang and the White Tiger as if they were nonexistent.

From the referee’s platform, Xiao Xiao saw Ye Qingchen’s state and grew anxious. The competition rules prevented her from intervening, so all she could do was shout silently in her heart. Young Master, be careful!