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Seizing the opportunity, Snake Granny quickly launched her attack.
Snake Granny was a seasoned veteran of the soul master world. Once a real battle began, she didn't care much for rules or formalities.
"Sixth Soul Skill—Snake Transformation!"
The sixth black soul ring on Snake Granny's body flashed as she hurled her Serpent Staff into the air. It rapidly expanded to over ten meters in length, transforming into a massive and fearsome cobra.
Though the Serpent Staff was no longer in her hands, this didn't mean Snake Granny couldn't continue using her soul skills.
She formed hand seals, and her other soul rings lit up one after another.
"Third Soul Skill—Venomous Hundred Snakes Wither!
Fifth Soul Skill—Python Disaster!"
In an instant, a massive swarm of snakes surged forward, charging directly toward Ye Tianxin like an unstoppable tide.
Ye Tianxin watched the scene with exhilaration, her earlier disgust now forgotten.
However, Snake Granny's martial soul was truly intriguing.
It could transform a weapon-type martial soul into something resembling Yu Xiaogang's summoning-type beast martial soul.
Based on the intelligence Ye Wen had gathered, Ye Tianxin knew that such a unique characteristic was possessed only by the Snake Spear Douluo, a Title Douluo whose existence remained unknown to most factions on the continent. This information had been relayed by Ye Wen's undercover leader within the Spirit Hall.
Curious about this legendary figure, Ye Tianxin couldn't shake the feeling that the woman harbored ill intentions toward her father—a sense of unease she couldn't explain.
Perhaps it was a woman's intuition—despite never having met her before.
Pushing aside these distracting thoughts, Ye Tianxin assumed her stance, placing her left hand on the coiled dragon engraving of the Blue-Gold Tyrant Spear.
"Mind and intent unite—Accumulate!"
The intense flames surrounding Ye Tianxin's body compressed and converged at the spearhead, emitting a blinding light akin to the sun.
A confident smile graced Ye Tianxin's lips as she unleashed her third soul skill.
"Charge!!!"
The spear struck without hesitation, its momentum unstoppable—
Before anyone could react, a flash of dazzling light erupted, and the snake swarm, which had resembled a tidal wave of beasts, vanished into thin air.
When the light faded, the scene left everyone stunned.
Ye Tianxin's Blue-Gold Tyrant Spear hovered just a foot away from Snake Granny's forehead.
The intense heat still lingered, leaving behind scorched black marks wherever Ye Tianxin had passed. Snake Granny's once-white hair was now singed and curled.
The fear of imminent death still lingered in Snake Granny's mind as she stared at the spear tip, swallowing hard. Sweat should have poured down her face, but it had instantly evaporated under the intense heat.
"Thank you for yielding, senior," Ye Tianxin said with a faint smile.
She then retracted her Blue-Gold Tyrant Spear and returned to the group, allowing Liu Yuanyuan to finish off the Phoenix-Tail Crested Snake.
For a long while, Snake Granny remained dazed, the sensation of teetering between life and death still haunting her.
"Grandma, are you alright?" Meng Yiran asked worriedly.
The sight of a Soul Lord overpowering a Soul Emperor so effortlessly had shaken her deeply—it was terrifying.
Snake Granny gently patted Meng Yiran's hand to signal she was fine, then sighed.
"It's only natural for Master Ye Wen's child to possess such terrifying strength.
Yiran, don't let this discourage you. Ordinary soul masters have their own paths, just as extraordinary ones do. Don't fall into despair.
But perhaps keeping you by our side all these years has wasted your potential.
Next year, when Tianxing Academy opens, go and enroll. I happen to know their vice principal, Lu Feng—an old snake-type beast martial soul user. He'll be able to teach you."
"Mm," Meng Yiran nodded, helping Snake Granny to leave.
Her gaze toward the Tianxing Academy group held newfound admiration. When would she become that strong?
Suddenly, a surge of powerful soul energy erupted as an elder angrily leapt down from a tree.
"Who dares harm my Dragon Elder Meng Shu's woman!"
Dragon Elder wasn't far from Snake Granny and Meng Yiran.
He had been searching for other spirit beasts nearby, splitting up to increase efficiency. After all, their cultivation levels allowed them to act with impunity in the outer regions of the Great Star Forest.
When he sensed the familiar soul energy clashing with another powerful force, Dragon Elder had a bad premonition and hurried over.
Unlike other powerful figures from major factions, Dragon Elder was deeply devoted to Snake Granny, his sole companion. Together, they were renowned in the soul master world as a harmonious couple.
Without hesitation, Dragon Elder unleashed his overwhelming Soul Battle Lord-level pressure, causing the Tianxing Academy group to struggle for breath.
But in less than a moment, an equally powerful and fiery presence rose to counter Dragon Elder's suppression.
This level of strength was no less than his own—and it carried the aura of a dragon.
"Who are you? Why did you harm my wife?
Though my Meng family isn't among the top-tier clans, we are not to be trifled with."
At this moment, the hidden protector emerged—a woman clad in tight red attire embroidered with golden "Tianxing" characters.
"Second Deputy Director of Tianxing Academy's Academic Affairs Office, Liu Erlong, greets Senior Dragon Elder."
Though her words were polite, Liu Erlong's expression held no respect. Her tone carried a mocking edge, and her eyes gleamed with a hint of killing intent.
Liu Erlong may have been ruled by her emotions, but she wasn't someone who sought to be a mistress. She knew she wasn't worthy of Ye Wen, yet she had silently watched over him, devoting herself to protecting Tianxing Academy—the place that gave her a sense of home and warmth.
Channeling all her emotions into her cultivation, combined with Tianxing Academy's unparalleled training environment, Liu Erlong had reached the level of an 82nd-level Soul Battle Lord.
Among Ye Wen's children, Liu Erlong was especially fond of Ye Tianxin, whose fiery nature and youthful vigor reminded her of herself in her younger days. Thus, she had volunteered for this protective mission.
After years of effort, Liu Erlong had become a core member of Tianxing Academy, wielding a custom-made four-word Battle Armor set crafted by Ye Wen: *Crimson Dragon Sunflare*.
This deepened her sense of belonging to Tianxing Academy. Having no children of her own, Liu Erlong channeled her maternal instincts toward Ye Tianxin. When Dragon Elder Meng Shu's oppressive aura had momentarily harmed the Tianxing students, Liu Erlong's anger flared, and she immediately countered his pressure.
As a top-tier powerhouse beneath the Title Douluo level, Dragon Elder Meng Shu had his pride. Holding his Dragon Staff and stroking his mane-like beard, he spoke condescendingly.
"Tianxing Academy, hmph!
Regardless of which faction you belong to, harming my wife will come at a cost."
"Heh!" Liu Erlong laughed bitterly, her rage reaching its peak.
An explosive surge of fiery and domineering energy erupted from her.
Behind her, the silhouette of a fire dragon materialized.
"Soul Possession!"
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