Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 1689: Soul within Soul

"I was taught a lesson? What a joke..."

Ran Qi instinctively let out a cold laugh.

But then he suddenly realized that his opponent was Shui Ninghan.

Thus, before he finished speaking, he stopped himself.

"I am unafraid." Ran Qi puffed out his chest. "Since it’s a competition, there will naturally be a winner and a loser."

"If I lose, someone else will teach that wretched woman a lesson for me."

As he spoke, Ran Qi patted Xiao Yi on the shoulder.

Xiao Yi gave him a sidelong glance, remaining silent.

At this moment, Shui Ninghan did not enter the Martial Arts Arena, but instead looked over at Xiao Yi’s side.

"It seems that Ran Qi previously competed with Vice Hall Master Yi Xiao."

"And Ran Qi is injured."

"I don’t wish to claim an unsporting victory, so I’ll wait for Ran Qi to recover from his injuries first."

"Palace Master Ao, is that acceptable?" As Shui Ninghan spoke, she looked away and turned her gaze toward Ao Donglou.

Ao Donglou glanced at Xiao Yi and Ran Qi.

Ran Qi was about to impulsively say ’No need.’

Xiao Yi quickly interjected, "Recover from your injuries first."

"Only with a fair competition can one be satisfied with victory or defeat."

Without waiting for Ran Qi to speak, Ao Donglou promptly said, "Very well, since both sides agree, we will postpone this battle."

"Let’s proceed with other matches first, and once Young Master Ran Qi recovers, we’ll resume the match against Young Master Shui."

With that, Ao Donglou sat down.

Within the Martial Arts Arena, the Sword Palace judge unhesitatingly announced the next drawn Heavenly Talents.

A new round of the competition resumed once more.

On the spectators’ seating.

Ran Qi discontentedly looked at Xiao Yi, "Yi Xiao, this move may make outsiders think that I, Ran Qi, am afraid of Shui Ninghan."

Xiao Yi shook his head, speaking indifferently, "I know that with your character, without a fair fight, no matter the result, you wouldn’t be satisfied."

Beside them, Ye Liu smiled and said, "To make Brother Yi speak up personally."

"It seems Brother Yi considers you a true friend, Brother Ran."

"This is what they call a rare confidant, is it not?"

"Furthermore," Ye Liu turned to look at Xiao Yi, smiling, "it seems Ao Donglou highly values your opinion, Brother Yi."

Ran Qi heard this, sat down, looked puzzled at Ye Liu, "You just said Brother Yi was stubborn, so how come...?"

Ran Qi hadn’t finished speaking.

Xiao Yi moved his hand, taking out several Elixir Elixirs.

Ran Qi glanced at the Elixirs in Xiao Yi’s hand, his face showing shock, "Supreme Elixirs?"

"Supreme Elixirs?" Even Ye Liu, Gu Lianxing, and Gongsun Huowu were similarly shocked.

Xiao Yi nodded, "Supreme Elixirs, quite effective."

"Enough for you to quickly recover and then face battle."

"So there’s no need to rush."

Xiao Yi knew that someone as obsessed with Martial Arts like Ran Qi would surely be restless while waiting.

However, to Ye Liu, Ran Qi, and the others, their attention wasn’t on ’no need to rush,’ but rather on ’quite effective.’

"What do you mean ’quite effective’?" Ye Liu gave Xiao Yi a sidelong glance.

"Supreme Elixirs are reputedly unrivaled in their effects."

"If I’m not mistaken, this is the Heavenly Dao Six Extremes Pill, unparalleled as a Healing Holy Medicine. Few Elixirs today can surpass it."

Gu Lianxing also showed a look of surprise, "Supreme Elixirs aren’t something ordinary Alchemists can refine."

"Even those with Cultivation at the Supreme Level can’t craft them; only those truly mastering Supreme Level Alchemy can."

"Although our Eighteen Mansions have Supreme Level Alchemists, their success rate in crafting Supreme Elixirs is low."

"Not to mention Healing Holy Medicines like the Heavenly Dao Six Extremes Pill."

"Brother Yi," Ye Liu said solemnly, "your proficiency in Alchemy is truly extraordinary, isn’t it?"

"Hmph, as expected of my opponent, Ran Qi," Ran Qi said, grabbing the Elixir and swallowing it.

"This guy, not even a hint of modesty," Ye Liu shook his head.

...

An hour later. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Ran Qi’s injuries gradually healed.

Xiao Yi, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them.

At this moment, Ao Donglou looked over at Xiao Yi and Ran Qi.

Xiao Yi nodded.

Soon, the match happening in the Martial Arts Arena concluded just in time.

Ao Donglou loudly declared, "If Young Master Ran Qi has recovered, then let the match commence."

"Young Master Shui, are you ready?"

"At any time," Shui Ninghan nodded.

Ao Donglou looked towards the Sword Palace judge.

The Sword Palace judge nodded, loudly announcing, "Young Master of Water Light Mansion, Shui Ninghan; Young Master of Heavenly Spear Mansion, Ran Qi. Both come to the stage."

Swoosh... swoosh...

Two figures instantly appeared in the arena.

"Begin," the Sword Palace judge shouted.

Swoosh... The figure instinctively retreated, stopping only at the edge of the arena.

"Ran Qi, I’ll give you three moves. Is that enough?" Shui Ninghan asked with a light smile.

"Very well," Ran Qi nodded solemnly. "A true duel, three moves should be enough to determine the victor."

Bang...

In Ran Qi’s hand, the Mad Dragon Cloud Piercing Spear rapidly formed.

Lightning surged at the spearhead, its sharpness fierce.

Shui Ninghan smiled, saying nothing more.

Yet it was clear she made no move.

She didn’t summon her Martial Soul, nor did she use any Secret Technique.

She merely stood at ease, letting some Primordial Power seep out.

"Thunder Attack," Ran Qi struck at once.

Though he called her ’woman’ flippantly, when it came to the duel, he showed not a hint of slackness or disregard.

His first strike displayed extreme skill.

The Thunder Spear Domain had long been set.

At this moment, Ran Qi attacked with the might of his peak state.

Swoosh... swoosh... swoosh...

Ran Qi’s figure transformed into phantoms; his spear rapidly thrust forward.

In almost an instant, the spearhead, along with a massive Thunder Beast, approached Shui Ninghan.

However, at this juncture, neither spearhead nor the Thunder Beast advanced an inch further.

Shui Ninghan merely raised a slender hand, pinching her fingers together lightly.

The fierce, powerful spear was caught in an instant.

Even Ran Qi’s flickering figure could not budge an inch.

"Shui Ninghan is formidable," Ye Liu frowned deeply in the spectator seats.

Xiao Yi nodded indifferently.

Shui Ninghan’s strength was undeniably evident.

Her Cultivation was at the Supreme 9994th Dao level.

Whereas Ran Qi had reached only the Supreme 9990th Realm, a gap of 4 complete Martial Dispositions, an astonishing difference.

In his prior battle with Xiao Yi, he unleashed all his tactics, barely reaching the Supreme 9994 Dao standard with his final strike.

It was clear how vast the gap was between him and Shui Ninghan.

"First move," Shui Ninghan simply smiled.

"Hmph," Ran Qi snorted coldly, "Thunder Elephant."

Ran Qi thrust out his spear, and at its tip, an ’Elephant’ type Martial Soul, crackling with lightning, rapidly formed.

His spearhead resembled the long trunk of a mighty ’Elephant’ demon beast, incredibly intimidating.

One spear thrust, and the power was immense.

Facing this, Shui Ninghan merely smiled, withdrew her two fingers, and with one palm, lightly struck out.

This palm was gentle.

Yet the Mad Dragon Cloud Piercing Spear was forcibly shaken back, and the spearhead’s Thunder Elephant instantly dispersed.

"Second move," Shui Ninghan smiled again.

"Wretched woman, don’t get complacent," Ran Qi gritted his teeth, thrusting his spear once more.

This time, a blue lightning flash again swept behind him.

Thunder lights filled the sky like an ocean of lightning.

This time, Xiao Yi took a careful look.

He noticed distinct motion within the so-called Thunder Ocean.

Xiao Yi abruptly awakened, "Soul within Soul?"

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